JP5379288B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing discontinuation of a look-ahead notice (previous notice presentation). <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a specific presentation performing unit for performing specific presentation, before satisfaction of a condition for starting identification information variation display to be determined, when a start determination unit determines that a game has a specific variation display pattern. The specific presentation performing unit performs the specific presentation, when it is determined that the value of a variation display determining random number extracted by an extraction unit is equal to the same determination value, in all identification information variation display before satisfaction of the condition for starting identification information variation display to be determined by the start determination unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). In some cases, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol), the game can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  There has also been proposed a gaming machine configured to execute a round of releasing a special variable winning ball apparatus provided in a gaming area a plurality of times in a specific gaming state. In such a gaming machine, even if the number of rounds is the same, there is also proposed a gaming machine having a plurality of modes for opening the special variable winning ball device (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a gaming machine that prefetches a display result or the like and executes an effect corresponding to the prefetching result over a plurality of variable displays executed before the variable display that is the target of the prefetching has been proposed.

JP 2005-124941 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a situation in which the continuity of a prefetch notice (notice effect) is impaired.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention, after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a starting area (for example, the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14), Based on the establishment of a start condition permitting the start of variable display (for example, the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not executed and is not a big hit gaming state), The first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 8a) and the second variable display means (for example, the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol)) For example, a second special symbol display device 8b) is provided, and the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display means is prioritized and executed over the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means (for example, Game control machine The black computer 560 executes the determination in step S52), and a specific game advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means. A gaming machine that shifts to a state (for example, a big hit gaming state) and shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a short-time state or a probable change state) that is more advantageous to the player than when it is in a normal state after the end of the specific gaming state (E.g., pachinko gaming machine 1), an extraction for extracting a variable display determination random number (for example, random 2 or random 3) for determining a variable display pattern when a game medium passes through the start area Means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S214A and S214B in the game control microcomputer 560), With respect to variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the start area, the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means is reserved up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) On-hold storage means (for example, a first on-hold storage buffer and a second on-hold storage buffer) for storing as memory, and on-hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied based on the start condition being satisfied Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern based on the number of reserved storages, the value of the variable display determining random number extracted by the extracting means, and the determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns (For example, the part for executing the processing of steps S91 to S105 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display pattern determination Based on the determination result of the means, variable display execution means for executing variable display of the identification information (for example, a portion for executing the processing of steps S801, S802, and S803 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the start area Based on the value of the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means and the determination value when the game medium passes, the variable display pattern of the identification information is selected from a plurality of types of variable display patterns. Start determination means for determining whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S217A and S217B), and the start variable determination pattern by the start determination means. If it is determined that the identification information is variable, the variable information display of the identification information Before the start condition is satisfied, specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S821 and S802 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the reach state is not established At least some of the determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern are determined to be the same so as to be the non-specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of reserved storage stored in the reserved storage means when the start condition is satisfied. A value is set (for example, in the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B, determination values 1 to 99 are assigned to non-reach variation pattern types), and the specific effect execution unit is configured to perform the start determination unit by the start determination unit. All of the above before the start condition of the variable display of the identification information to be determined is satisfied When it is determined that the variable display determination random number extracted by the extracting unit matches the same determination value, the specific effect is executed (for example, for effect control). When it is determined as Y in step S6005B in the microcomputer 100, the process of step S6006 is executed), and the first variable display is performed based on the passage of the game medium through the starting area during the special game state. The specific effect is not executed with the variable display of the identification information in the means as the determination target, and there are a plurality of specific gaming states (for example, the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type shown in FIG. 10), The specific gaming state is the same rate when variable display is performed by one variable display means and when variable display is performed by the second variable display means. On the other hand, the game control microcomputer 560 is shifted to one of a plurality of types of the specific game states at different ratios (for example, whether the game control microcomputer 560 has the special symbol pointer “first” or “second”). Regardless of whether the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 9 is used or not, if the special symbol pointer is “first”, the jackpot type is determined by the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. If the special symbol pointer is “second”, the jackpot type is determined by the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

(2) Another gaming machine of the present invention has a variable display unit (for example, a display result is derived and displayed after variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is started. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) are provided, and the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) for executing a round game in which a variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) is released. As the specific game state, the first specific game state in which the round game is executed a special number of times (for example, 16 times) (for example, 16R non-probable A big hit, 16R non-probable B big hit, 16R non-probable B big win Game state) and the round game is executed the special number of times, and the first specific game state is the number of times the variable winning device is released in the round game (number of times the closed state is opened in the first round: specific game) Or a second specific gaming state (for example, 16R probability variation B) that differs in at least one of the opening time (period in which the variable winning device is open) of the variable prize-winning device. Jackpot, 16R probability variation C jackpot, 16R probability variation D jackpot game state), variable winning device control means for controlling the opening of the variable winning device (for example, steps S305 and S306 in the game control microcomputer 560) A portion to be executed), whether to control to the specific gaming state, and control to the specific gaming state A pre-determining means (for example, a game) that determines whether to control the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. Based on the result of determination by the pre-decision unit) and variable display execution means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 for performing variable display of the identification information) based on the determination result by the pre-decision means. In the first specific gaming state, the first winning pattern is opened by the variable winning device control means (for example, one round for 30 seconds for a big winning opening) in step S801, S802, S803 in FIG. Round game in which the variable prize-winning device is opened in the open mode) a predetermined number of times (for example, 3, 8, 11) After the predetermined number of times is executed, the variable winning device is opened in a second opening pattern (for example, an opening mode in which the big winning opening is opened for 0.5 seconds for one round) shorter than the first opening pattern. The round game to be executed is executed a specific number of times (for example, 13 times, 8 times, and 5 times) until the special number is reached, and the second specific game state is set by the variable winning device control means. A round game in which the variable winning device is released in an open pattern is executed the predetermined number of times, and the specified in the second open pattern in a round game (for example, 4 rounds, 9 rounds, 12 rounds) after reaching the predetermined number of times Number of rounds in which the variable winning device is released with the first opening pattern after the variable winning device is released and the round game is ended. The variable winning device control is executed after the predetermined number of rounds in which the variable winning device is released in the first opening pattern by the variable winning device control means during the specific gaming state. A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) that executes a specific effect (for example, a big hit effect) during or after the variable winning device is opened in the second opening pattern by the means. And a start timing selecting means (for example, selecting a start timing at which the variable winning device is released in the second opening pattern by the variable winning device control means from a plurality of types). Steps S72 and S in the game control microcomputer 560 3, and the specific effect executing means, in the first specific game state, the first specific effect (for example, FIG. 70 (A-4), (A-5) as the specific effect) ) Or (B-4), as shown in (B-5), a big hit effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state is finished) is executed, and in the second specific gaming state, A second specific effect different from the one specific effect (for example, a big hit effect during which the big hit gaming state continues as shown in FIGS. 70C and 70D) is executed, and the start timing selecting means The specific effect is executed at least either during or after the variable winning device is opened based on the start timing (timing corresponding to the jackpot type) selected by. The
According to such a configuration, even if the number of round games in the specific game state is the same, the game value obtained is different, so that the game is sharp and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since it is possible to suggest which specific gaming state is caused by the specific effect, the player comes to focus on the specific effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
After the start timing in the first specific gaming state is selected by the start timing selection means, a start timing suggesting effect (for example, an effect based on a big hit symbol or a super reach or the like) suggesting which is the start timing. Start timing suggestion effect selection means (for example, a portion for executing the processing of S826 and S827 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and selection of the start timing suggestion effect Start timing suggesting effect executing means for executing the start timing suggesting effect based on a selection result of the means (for example, a part for executing the processing of S802 to S806 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the start Timing suggestion direction selection means According to the selection result by the start timing selection means, the type of the start timing suggesting effect is selected at a different rate (for example, the determination value is allocated to the big hit symbol according to the big hit type as shown in FIG. 52B). A jackpot symbol is determined using a different jackpot symbol determination table, and a super reach pattern determination table having different determination values assigned to the super reach pattern according to the jackpot type as shown in FIGS. 53 (B) and 53 (C) is used. To determine a super reach pattern).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the start timing at which the variable winning device is released in the second release pattern by the start timing suggestion effect, so that the player pays attention to the predetermined round suggestion effect and the interest of the game is improved. To do.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The start timing suggesting effect is an effect based on the specific display result displayed on the variable display section (for example, an effect based on a big hit symbol), and the start timing suggesting effect selecting means is a selection result by the start timing selecting means. The type of the specific display result is selected according to (for example, a big hit symbol is determined using a big hit symbol determination table in which the determination value allocation to the big hit symbol is different according to the big hit type as shown in FIG. 52 (B). (Determined) may be configured.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the start timing when the variable winning device is released in the second release pattern according to the type of the specific display result, so that the player pays attention to the specific display result and the interest of the game is improved. To do.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (2) to (4),
The specific effect execution means executes the first specific effect and the second specific effect at different ratios according to the selection result by the start timing selection means (for example, in FIGS. 10A and 10B). In the jackpot type determination table shown, the ratios determined as “16R non-probable A big hit”, “16R non-probable B big hit”, and “16R non-probable C big hit” are all equally 7/50 (1: 1 1), and the ratios determined as “16R probability variation B big hit”, “16R probability variation C big hit”, and “16R probability variation D big hit” are 3/50, 9/50, 3/50 (1: 3: 1), and by such setting, the proportion of notification that the big hit gaming state will continue in the big hit effect is changed according to the round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is shortened) May be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest which specific gaming state the player will be in depending on which is the predetermined round game, so that the player pays attention to the specific performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (2) to (5),
After the type of the specific gaming state is determined by the pre-determining means, a predetermined effect for determining which predetermined effect is to be executed among a plurality of types of predetermined effects (for example, an effect based on a big hit symbol or a super reach). Further, a determining means (for example, a part for executing the processing of S826 and S827 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the specific effect executing means determines the type of the predetermined effect executed by the determination of the predetermined effect determining means. Accordingly, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed at different ratios (for example, the jackpot symbol having different determination value allocation to the jackpot symbol according to the jackpot type as shown in FIG. 52 (B) The jackpot symbol is determined using the determination table, and the super reach pattern is selected according to the jackpot type as shown in FIGS. 53 (B) and 53 (C). Allocation determination value is different super reach pattern determination table super reach pattern determining) may be configured with.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest which specific gaming state is to be obtained depending on the type of the predetermined effect, so that the player pays attention to the predetermined effect and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
The predetermined effect is an effect based on the specific display result displayed on the variable display unit (for example, an effect based on a big hit symbol), and the specific effect executing means is configured to display the specific display result displayed on the variable display unit. Depending on the type, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed at different ratios (for example, the determination value is allocated to the jackpot symbol according to the jackpot type as shown in FIG. 52B). The jackpot symbols may be determined using different jackpot symbol determination tables).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest which specific gaming state is to be obtained depending on the type of the specific display result, so that the player pays attention to the specific display result and the interest of the game is improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the part of a hit ball supply tray. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the release mode in the jackpot game state of each jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the release mode in the jackpot game state of each jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the release mode in the jackpot game state of each jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the release mode in the jackpot game state of each jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the determination result memory buffer at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example by which a notice effect is performed during the variable display of a decoration design. 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 the flowchart etc. which show a stop symbol determination process. It is the flowchart etc. which show production control variation pattern decision processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice type selection 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 display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. 7 is a flowchart showing post-round processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show a big hit effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a figure which shows the specific example of effect operation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of effect operation.

  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.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In this embodiment, there are eleven types “0” to “9” and “A” and “C” as stop symbols (display results) of special symbols. Among the special symbols “0” to “9” and “A” and “C”, “1” is a 16R non-probable A big hit symbol, “2” is a 16R non-probable B big hit symbol, “3” Is a 16R non-probable C big hit symbol, "4" is a 16R positive variable A big hit symbol, "5" is a 16R positive variable B big hit symbol, "6" is a 16R positive variable C big hit symbol, and "7" is a 16R positive variable D big hit symbol. In the symbol, “8” corresponds to the 16R probability variation E jackpot symbol, “9” corresponds to the 16R probability variation F jackpot symbol, and “A” corresponds to the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol (see FIG. 10). Further, “C” corresponds to the small hit symbol and “0” corresponds to the off symbol. “R” indicates a round. Therefore, for example, 16R indicates that the number of rounds is 16.

  The first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b has a 16R big hit (16R non-probability A to 16R non-probable big hit or 16R positive change A to 16R positive change F big hit) ("1" to "9") ) Is displayed in a stopped state, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 has won a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds or 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10). During the period until the game is completed (including the interval during the round), the operation of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 13 times). The round starts. That is, when the 16R jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds in the jackpot state (16R jackpot game state) is 16, but the number of times the opening / closing plate is opened in one round differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol. Note that an interval may not be included in the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened.

  When the symbol ("A") for 2R probability change big hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state (2R big hit gaming state) in which the number of rounds is two. In addition, when the symbol of 2R jackpot is stopped and displayed, the number of rounds is 2 in the jackpot state. In the big hit state, the opening time of the opening / closing plate in each round is shorter (for example, 0.5 seconds) than when the 16R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  After the 2R big hit game, the gaming state shifts to a probable change state. Since the 2R jackpot game time is short, the player can make it appear as if it has suddenly entered a probable state. Hereinafter, the 2R big hit may be referred to as “suddenly probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”.

  Further, when the probability change big hit (excluding sudden probability change big hit) is made, the game state is shifted to the probability change state (high probability state), and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (that is, the special symbol display 8a). , 8b and the variable display execution condition in the effect display device 9 are easily established), the game state is shifted to the high base state. After shifting to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next non-probability variation big hit (a big hit that is not changed to a probability change state after a big hit game: also called a normal big hit) occurs. When the probability change big hit suddenly occurs, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state (high probability state), but the gaming state is not shifted to the high base state, and the gaming state becomes the low base state. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the high base state is also shifted. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased or the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased compared to the case where the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  For example, in the high base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is extended in the open state and the number of times of opening is increased (also referred to as the open extended state). By shifting to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability of becoming a winning symbol is increased, it may be shifted to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined number of times. The probability that the stop symbol in the symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, when the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the start winning state becomes easy (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

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

  In addition, the transition time of special symbols and decorative symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state and special symbol short time state), it is possible to make it easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). Good. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  In addition, the normal big hit is a big hit that is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state and is transferred only to the time-short state. Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). In this embodiment, after the transition to the time reduction state, the time reduction state also ends when a big hit occurs before the execution of the predetermined number of variable displays is completed.

  Note that when the game state is the high base state and a sudden probability change big hit occurs, the high base state may be maintained.

  In this embodiment, there is a small hit in addition to the big hit. When the small hit is reached, the game shifts to the small hit gaming state. In the small hit game, the big prize opening is opened in the same manner as in the case of the sudden chance big hit game. The number of rounds is 2, and the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0.5 seconds). That is, the sudden winning change big hit game and the small hit game have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in this way, the player cannot recognize whether the game is suddenly probable big hit or small hit when the big winning opening is opened for a short period of time. A probability state (probability change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that when the small hit game based on the occurrence of the small hit is completed, the gaming state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs variable display of decorative (decorative) effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the 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 first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed 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. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the decorative display variable display is used as the liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is not limited to the decorative design variable display. It is also possible to execute an effect having a predetermined story characteristic and display an effect that displays the result of the story based on the determination result of the big hit determination or the variation pattern. For example, while performing a battle effect in which a character of a soccer game or an enemy team fights, an effect of winning the game or battle is performed if it is a big hit, and an effect of defeating the game or battle may be performed if it is off . Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

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

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

  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.

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

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

  In addition, a lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the decorative symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the special symbol variation display and the decorative symbol variation display are executed in synchronization. Synchronizing means that the change start timing and the change end timing are substantially the same.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening that is 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. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

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

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

  Further, an operation button 150 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation button 150 is provided with a pressing operation unit 151 that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 150 is provided with not only the pressing operation unit 151 but also a rotation operation unit 152 that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the rotation operation unit 152.

  The operating means is a push button switch (jog button) that allows the player to perform a pressing operation in a direction selected from a plurality of predetermined directions (four directions) such as front, rear, left and right when viewed from the player. It may be like a cross key including a circular pressing operation portion made up of). In this case, the player can perform a predetermined operation by selectively pressing one of the four directions of front, rear, left and right with respect to the pressing operation unit. The operating means may be a combination of a cross key and a button and a plurality of push buttons. Further, the operation means may be a lever type controller.

  In addition, when using rotation, the game progresses when it is rotated a predetermined number of times, or the operation button 150 is pressed a predetermined number of times, and if it is rotated a predetermined number of times, a predetermined operation is performed. May be.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  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. The data according to the control state corresponds to 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 has a random number generation function for updating numerical data according to 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. The read numerical data is used as a random value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 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. 4, 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. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 via the input port 107 receives an operation signal (press signal) according to the pressing operation to the operation button 150 by the player and an operation signal (rotation signal indicating the rotation amount) according to the rotation operation. Input from the operation button 150.

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The 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 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 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 4 ms.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display state starts after the variable symbol variable display is started. There is a case where a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

  When the small special symbol “7” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b, the effect display device 9 displays the variable symbol of the decorative symbol “suddenly probable big hit. In the same manner as in the case of “”, after the decorative symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variable big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “7”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

  Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when suddenly suddenly changing big hit or small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, regarding the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds.) For example, in the case of the same type of super reach Alternatively, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a variable display effect such as a pseudo ream or a slide effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a probable big hit, a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are included. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a normal big hit, a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, a normal CA3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity, It is classified into Super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of deviation, the non-reach CA 2-1 is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without reach and a variable display effect, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without a reach but a variable display effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and variable display effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variations pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuations. A normal CA2-6 and a superfluous pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into and CA2-7.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, 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 (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the time-shortening state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is the high base state, the small hit is generated, and if the effect is made so as to inquire whether or not the high base state is achieved, the current game state is in the high base state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the high base state, the small hit is less likely to occur, and the stigma effect for the probability change is not performed more than necessary. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “16R uncertain change A based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. "Big hit", "16R non-probability B big hit", "16R non-probable C big hit", "16R positive change A big hit", "16R positive change B big hit", "16R positive change C big hit", "16R positive change C big hit", "16R positive change" This table is referred to in order to determine one of “E big hit”, “16R probability change F big hit”, and “2R probability change big hit” (sudden probability change big hit).

  FIG. 10 (A) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). A jackpot type determination table (first special symbol jackpot type determination table) is shown.

  Also, in FIG. 10 (B), the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). In this case, the big hit type determination table (second special symbol big hit type determination table) is shown.

  In this embodiment, only when the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is used, the “suddenly probable big hit” may be assigned. When the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is used, Although it is not distributed to “probable big hit” (that is, it may be determined as “suddenly probable big hit” only when the first special symbol is changed), the second special symbol is changed. In some cases, it may be assigned to “suddenly probable big hit”.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using a predetermined random number, but the stop pattern of the special symbol is determined using the predetermined random number, and the jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type. It may be determined. As an example, a jackpot symbol determination table for determining a jackpot symbol using a holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning slot 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) ( When determining the jackpot symbol using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) A jackpot symbol determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided, and in the jackpot symbol determination table for the first special symbol at the low probability, the stop symbols “1” to “9” and “A” (of the stop symbols) The determination value corresponding to each of the small hit symbol and the off symbol) is set. In addition, in the big special symbol judgment table for the second special symbol, the judgment values corresponding to the stop symbols “1” to “9” (except for the sudden symbol variable big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol among the stopped symbols). Set. The CPU 56 determines the jackpot symbol using a predetermined random number and the jackpot symbol determination table. Then, the jackpot type is set to a type corresponding to the determined jackpot symbol.

  In addition, when determining a stop symbol of a special symbol using a predetermined random number and determining a jackpot type according to the determined special symbol type, for a certain symbol (one or more) Depending on the game state at that time, there may be a case where the game is shifted to the short time state after the end of the big hit game, or there is a case where it is not possible to shift to the time reduction state.

  FIGS. 11-14 is explanatory drawing which shows the frequency | count of open | release and the open time of 1 round of big prize winning openings in a big hit game state. As shown in FIG. 11, in the jackpot game based on “2R probability variation jackpot” (sudden probability variation jackpot), the number of rounds is 2, and the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is 0.5 seconds (FIG. 12 ( A)). In the big hit game state, a predetermined number of prize balls will be paid out by winning a game ball at the open big prize opening, but since the opening time of the big prize opening is short, In particular, it is a big hit where no prize ball can be obtained. In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variation A jackpot”, the number of rounds is 16, and the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is 30 seconds (FIG. 12B).

  In the big hit gaming state based on “16R non-probability A big hit”, the number of rounds is 16, the open time in rounds 1 to 11 is 30 seconds, and the open time in rounds 12 to 16 is 0.5 seconds. In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R non-probability B jackpot”, the number of rounds is 16, the opening time in rounds 1 to 8 is 30 seconds, and the opening time in rounds 9 to 16 is 0.5 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R non-probability C big hit”, the number of rounds is 16, the open time in rounds 1 to 3 is 30 seconds, and the open time in rounds 4 to 16 is 0.5 seconds.

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variation B jackpot”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in rounds 1 to 11 and 13 to 16 is 30 seconds. In the 12th round, it is released 5 times in 0.5 seconds and then released once in 25 seconds (6 times in total). As shown in FIGS. 12C and 12D, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R positive variation B big hit is the same as that of the 16R non-probable big big hit until the middle of the 12th round. Thereafter, if the 16R non-probability variation A big hit, the big hit gaming state ends, but if the 16R probability variation B big hit, the big hit gaming state continues. That is, the player cannot determine whether it is a 16R non-probability A big hit or a 16R positive change B big hit (whether or not it is a probable big hit) depending on how the big prize opening is opened. .

  In this embodiment, in the period for which the winning opening is opened for a short time, such as 12 to 16 rounds in 16R non-probability A big hit and 12 rounds in 16R probability B big hit in 0.5 seconds, An effect during the big hit (specific effect) is executed as an effect of whether or not the big hit gaming state continues. In the big hit effect, when the big hit gaming state ends (in the case of 16R uncertain variable big hit), the fact that the big hit gaming state ends (first specific effect) and the big hit gaming state continues. (In the case of 16R probability variable big hit), the fact that the big hit gaming state continues is notified (second specific effect).

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variable C jackpot”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in rounds 1 to 8 and 10 to 16 is 30 seconds. In the 9th round, after opening 8 times in 0.5 seconds, it is released once in 22 seconds (9 times in total). As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the opening state of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R positive variation C big hit is the same as the 16R non-probable B big hit until the middle of nine rounds. Thereafter, the big hit gaming state ends when the 16R non-probability B big hit, but the big hit gaming state continues when the 16R positive change C big hit. That is, the player cannot determine whether it is 16R non-probable B big hit or 16R probable big C big hit (whether it is a probable big hit) or not depending on how the big prize opening is opened. . During the period of 9 seconds to 16 rounds in 16R non-probability B big hit and 9 rounds in 16R probabilistic C big hit in 0.5 seconds, the big hit effect is executed. It is notified that the game ends, and if it is 16R probability variation C big hit, it is notified that the big hit gaming state will continue.

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variation D jackpot”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in rounds 1 to 3 and 5 to 16 is 30 seconds. In 4 rounds, it is opened 13 times in 0.5 seconds and then released once in 17 seconds (14 times in total). As shown in FIGS. 13C and 13D, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R positive variation D big hit is the same as the 16R non-probable C big hit until the middle of four rounds. Thereafter, if the 16R non-probability C big hit, the big hit gaming state ends, but if the 16R probability change D big hit, the big hit gaming state continues. That is, the player cannot determine whether it is a 16R non-probable C big hit or a 16R probable D big hit (whether it is a probable big hit) or not depending on how the big winning opening is opened. . A big hit effect is executed during a period of 0.5 seconds of 4 to 16 rounds in 16R non-probable C big hit and 4 rounds in 16R probable D big hit, and if it is 16R non-probable C big hit, the big hit gaming state It is notified that the game ends, and if it is 16R probability variation D big hit, it is notified that the big hit gaming state will continue.

  In addition, in the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variation E jackpot”, the number of rounds is 16, the opening time in rounds 1-8 and 12-16 is 30 seconds, and the opening time in rounds 9-11 is 0.5 seconds. The jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variation F jackpot” has 16 rounds, 1 to 8 rounds, and 30 rounds for 30 seconds, and 9 to 15 rounds for 0.5 seconds. It is. As shown in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B), in both the 16R probability variation E big hit and the 16R probability variation F big hit, the performance during the big hit starts from 9 rounds. It is notified that the gaming state will continue.

  15A to 15C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 15A used when the big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, and FIG. 15B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If so, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream, super reach and pseudo ream A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “suddenly probable big hit”, it is possible to determine the variation pattern type different from the case of the normal big hit or the probable big hit.

  FIG. 15D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 16A to 16C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. FIG. 16A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 16B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Also, FIG. 16C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, the different variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B and 135 </ b> C are used depending on whether the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. A common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the case of the probability variation state or the short time state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 16C, one probability variation / short time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C is used, but the total number of pending storages as a variation variation type classification determination table for probability variation / short time states. It is also possible to use a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the above (tables with different ratios of determination values).

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Two types of tables, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B used in the above, are used, but the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the combined pending storage number may be used. As an example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4, and so on may be used. Further, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to each value of the total number of pending storages may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of outlier variation pattern type determination tables are used according to the total number of reserved storage, but the outbreak variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number You may make it use.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 16B is used, and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 (3 In the case of the following), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 16A is used. As shown in FIG. 16, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total number of pending storages is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 16B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is used, that is, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, it is deviated from a plurality according to the first reserved memory number. When the variation pattern type determination table is selected and the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation pattern type determination table is selected from the plurality according to the second reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of assignment of determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. As shown in FIG. 17, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage ( (See also FIG. 16). Therefore, when determining the variation pattern type (such as at the time of starting winning a prize), it is possible to easily determine whether or not super-reach is achieved based on the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). . That is, when it is determined whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained before the variable display start condition corresponding to the start prize is satisfied, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is within the common determination value range. The variation pattern type can be determined only by determining whether or not it is included.

  Note that the “specific variable display pattern” is not limited to a variation pattern with super reach, and is a variation pattern in which at least the expectation for the big hit is set high, and the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. . In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” is an appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) by the specific variable display pattern is executed. Show. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and out of place) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If the value is 1 to 79, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the variable display effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach) in the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B). Regardless of the number stored in the hold storage means (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (the first hold storage number, the second hold storage number, the combined hold storage number), the common determination value (FIG. 16). In the example shown in (A) and (B), 1 to 79) are assigned. The “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display without a reach, a variable display effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slide effect, as shown in this embodiment. This is a variable display pattern (variation pattern) used when the result is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used in any gaming state, but different big hit variation pattern type determination tables are used depending on the probability variation state, the short time state, and the normal state. You may do it.

  18A and 18B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3).

  Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected. When it is decided to change the variation pattern type to either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2, the hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to a variation pattern type, and a variable display result of a decorative pattern. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where is a “big hit” is set.

  In the hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 18A, the variation pattern type includes normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation patterns with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a super CA3-3 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). Further, in the hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 18B, the variation pattern type is a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. Are classified into special CA4-2. In FIG. 18B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a variable display effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slide effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In that case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1 which are the variation patterns not accompanied by the variable display effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes the special PG 1 accompanied by the variable display effect. -2, Special PG1-3 and Special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  20 and 21 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies 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. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, 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 8C0C (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C0C (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C0C (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of 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 game 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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 29), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type is in the start winning. To do. Then, a value for specifying the range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the variation pattern type when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number matches a predetermined determination value based on the winning determination result designation command. It is possible to recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the winning determination result designation command also indicates that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased by one. That is, the winning determination result designation command is also used as the hold increase increase designation command. However, the hold number increase designation command may be transmitted separately from the winning determination result designation command. In this case, the winning determination result designation command does not mean that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. In that case, the number of commands to be transmitted can be reduced, and the processing burden can be reduced.

  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, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a sudden hit / small hit start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  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.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game, and specifying that the jackpot game is a normal jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (end of hitting big hit / small hit end specifying command: ending 3 specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game or the end of the game of the sudden probability change big hit.

  The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (high probability high base designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a probability change state and a high base state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability low base designation command) for designating background display in the probability variation state and the low base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (low probability high base designation command) for designating background display in the normal state and the high base state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (low probability low base designation command) for designating background display in the normal state and the low base state. The effect control commands B000 (H) to B003 (H) may be referred to as background designation commands.

  Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, in this embodiment, in which gaming state the winning determination is made at which of the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is determined. EXT data depending on whether there is a display result of the special symbol or decorative design, and whether the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of starting winning. Is set, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

  In the winning determination process, if it is determined that the game is a big win or small win, the winning determination result designation command corresponding to the type of the big win, or the winning determination according to the determination that the bonus is determined A result designation command (any one of the winning judgment result 1 designation command to the winning judgment result 11 designation command shown in FIG. 22 or the winning judgment result 31 designation command to the winning judgment result 40 designation command shown in FIG. 23) is transmitted. The

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and the game state is disengaged when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 3. Whether it is 79 or not is determined. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 12 designation command in which “0C (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the range of the determination values 1 to 79 is accompanied by the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 (pseudo-continuous effect) regardless of the total number of pending storage. (Collection of deviation variation patterns that are not present) are commonly assigned (see FIG. 16). Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives at least the variation pattern based on receiving the winning determination result 12 designation command. It can be recognized that the type is non-reach CA2-1.

  Further, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 13 designation command in which “0D (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 90 to 99, a winning determination result 14 designation command in which “0E (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 100 to 169, a winning determination result 15 designation command in which “0F (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, a winning determination result 16 designation command in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, a winning determination result 17 designation command in which “11 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 215 to 229, a winning determination result 18 designation command in which “12 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, a winning determination result 19 designation command in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the winning determination result 19 designation command.

  Further, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the probability changing state or in the short time state (probability changing state / short time state) at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13, the CPU 56 determines the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not the value is 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 receives a winning in which “14 (H)” is set in the EXT data. A time determination result 20 designation command is transmitted. When the random number for variation pattern type determination is 220 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA 2-7), the winning determination result 21 in which “15 (H)” is set in the EXT data 21 Send the specified command.

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state.

  For example, at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 performs a determination process similar to that at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 to determine a winning determination result 31 designation command to a winning determination result 50. Send one of the specified commands. It should be noted that there is no winning determination result designation command when it is determined that the sudden winning change is a big hit with respect to the starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14.

  Hereinafter, the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 21 designation command will be referred to as the first winning determination result designation command, and the winning determination result 31 designation command to the winning determination result 50 designation command will be referred to as the second prize determination. Sometimes called a result specification command.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1 and super CA 2-7 variation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 16). Inconsistency does not occur between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. In this embodiment, when at least the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 and super CA2-7 (the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-2 and non-reach CA2-3 may be included) are determined at the time of winning. The notice effect is executed for the changed display. Also, in this embodiment, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the fact that the variation pattern type cannot be specified (specifically, a determination value range in which the variation pattern type will change if the number of holds changes) Winning determination result designation command corresponding to: winning determination result 13 designation command to winning determination result 18 designation command and winning determination result 42 designation command to winning determination result 47 designation command) are transmitted, The winning determination result specifying command indicating that the pattern type cannot be specified may not be transmitted. In that case, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is non-reach or normal reach in the winning determination process according to the total number of pending storage. Further, the CPU 56 may transmit the winning determination result designation command only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is the target of the notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the winning determination result in which the MODE data common to the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is “95 (H)”. Although the designation command is transmitted, the MODE data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning may be different between when the first winning prize opening 13 is won and when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. For example, when a start winning is made to the first start winning opening 13, a winning result designation command whose MODE data is “95 (H)” is transmitted, and when the starting winning is made to the second start winning opening 14, the MODE data is “ 96 (H) "is transmitted. In that case, regardless of whether it is at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or at the time of the starting winning to the second start winning opening 14, whether it is in the gaming state, a special symbol or a decorative pattern Specifying the determination result at the time of winning including common EXT data, depending on which display result will be displayed and whether or not the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning is determined. A command may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 20 to FIG. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates a decorative pattern variation pattern each time a start winning is made and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  24 and 25 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation 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 design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When 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. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  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.

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  The first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A), and counts the total reserved memory number counter. Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 28) (step S214A). . In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 28, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process for determining in advance at the start winning a variation display result when the detected variation based on the starting winning is subsequently executed (step S217A). Then, based on the determination result of the winning determination process, control is performed to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S218A).

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to 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).

  In this embodiment, the big win game state (specific game state) means that the big winning opening is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (2 rounds, 15 rounds or 16 rounds) after being notified that the big hit is started. This is a state from when the control to perform is performed, and it is notified that the winning of the final winning opening in the final round is finished and the jackpot is finished. Specifically, it is a state in which the processing from the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) to the big hit end processing (step S307) in the special symbol process is being executed.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  When the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B), and at the same time, counts the total reserved memory number. Is incremented by 1 (step S213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 28) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Further, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later. For random numbers other than the big hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number, the type of random number stored in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is the type of random number stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. It may be different. For example, when the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not stored in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. In the case of such control, the memory area required as the second reserved storage buffer is reduced.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S217B). Based on the determination result of the winning determination process, control is performed to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S217A and S217B.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or small hit in the special symbol normal processing, determine the big hit type, or determine the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing 29, even when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, at the time of winning shown in FIG. By executing the determination process, it is confirmed in advance which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within. In other words, the variation pattern type is determined in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and the announcement effect for notifying that the effect control microcomputer 100 becomes a big hit or super reach based on the determination result at the time of winning. Execute.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 9A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). If it is confirmed in step S220 that the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (Step S221). When the probability change flag is set, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted by the processing of steps S214A and S214B is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the probability variation state is established in step S221 at the time of starting winning, until the actual display of variation based on the starting winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probable state.). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 in FIG. 31) do not necessarily match.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 is based on the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S214A and S214B and stored in the holding storage buffer. The type of jackpot is determined (step S224). In step S224, the CPU 56 receives a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 26). Using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 10 (A), the jackpot type is “2R probability variation big hit” (sudden probability variation big hit), “16R non-probability variation big hit”, “16R non-probability variation B”. "Big hit", "16R non-probable C big hit", "16R positive change A big hit", "16R positive change B big hit", "16R positive change C big hit", "16R positive change D big hit", "16R positive change E big hit", or "16R positive change" It is judged whether it becomes "F big hit". Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 27), FIG. B) Using the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), the jackpot type is “16R non-probable variation A big hit”, “16R non-probable variation B big hit”, “16R non-probable variation C big hit”, “16R probable variation C big hit” , “16R Probability B Big Hit”, “16R Probability C Big Hit”, “16R Probability D Big Hit”, “16R Probability E Big Hit”, or “16R Probability F Big Hit” is determined. Then, the process proceeds to step S230.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the big hit determination value at the time of the probability change, the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in the processing of steps S214A and S214B and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in C) is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S225). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 26), the CPU 56 does. Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 27), FIG. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, there is a common determination value in the determination value in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Since it is included (54000 to 54222), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random R matches any of the common determination values in the process of step S225, and then performs the first start port switch passing process. When the winning determination process (step S217A) is executed, it may be determined whether or not the random R value matches a determination value (54023 to 54217) that is not common. Then, the process proceeds to step S230.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S226). In this embodiment, in step S226, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (specifically, whether or not the short time flag is set). It should be noted that a plurality of variation displays are executed after confirming whether or not the state of probability change or short-time state is established in step S226 at the time of starting winning, until the actual displaying of variation based on the starting winning is actually started. There is a possibility. For this reason, the game state has changed from the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S226 to confirm whether or not the state is the probability change state or the time-short state until the start of the variable display based on the start winning (for example, If there is a probable big hit before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state.). That is, the gaming state determined in the process of step S226 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 in FIG. 31) do not necessarily match.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for detachment according to the determination result of step S226 (step S227). The CPU 56 determines whether or not the range of the variation pattern type determination random number falls within the determination value range by determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value, and specifies the determination result at the time of winning shown in FIGS. The value of the EXT data set in the command is determined (step S228).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in the process of step S228, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). If it is a case where the first winning prize opening 13 is won, it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and if the starting prize is given to the second starting prize opening 14 It is determined that “33 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 219 (that is, if it is 220 to 251), “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning if it is a start winning prize at the first starting winning opening 13. It is determined to be set, and if it is a start winning prize in the second start winning opening 14, it is determined that “34 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23).

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in the process of step S228, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “0C (H)” as the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning if the first winning winning opening 13 is won, and the second winning winning opening 14 is determined to start. For example, it is determined that “2B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If the threshold is 89 or less (that is, if it is 80 to 89), “0D (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning if the start winning prize is received at the first starting winning opening 13. If it is determined that the second start winning opening 14 is won, it is determined that “2C (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If the threshold is 99 or less (that is, if it is 90 to 99), if it is a start winning prize in the first start winning opening 13, it is “0E (H)” as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If it is determined that the second start winning opening 14 is won, it is determined that “2D (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), if the start winning prize is received at the first start winning opening 13, "0F (H)" is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If it is determined that the second start winning opening 14 has been won, it is determined that “2E (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), and if the start winning prize is received at the first start winning opening 13, "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If it is determined that the second start winning opening 14 has been won, it is determined that “2F (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, 200 to 214), “11 (H)” is used as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning if the start winning prize is received at the first starting winning opening 13. If it is determined that the second start winning opening 14 has been won, it is determined that “30 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, if it is 215 to 229), if the start winning prize is received at the first start winning opening 13, "12 (H)" as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If it is determined that the second start winning opening 14 has been won, it is determined that “31 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 22 and 23). If the threshold is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), “13 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning if the start winning prize is received at the first starting winning opening 13. It is determined to be set, and if it is a start winning prize in the second start winning opening 14, it is determined that “32 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 22 and 23).

  It should be noted that a plurality of variable displays are displayed during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the state of probability change or short time is confirmed in the process of step S226 at the time of starting winning, until the actual starting of changing display based on the starting winning. May be executed. Accordingly, the game state has changed from the time when the winning winning is confirmed in the process of step S226 to the time when the variation display based on the starting winning is actually started after confirming whether or not the state has been changed. (For example, when a probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probable state.). Therefore, the gaming state determined in the process of step S226 and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 in FIG. 31) do not necessarily match.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination results of steps S224, S225, and S228 as a winning determination result designation command (step S230). In step S230, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the winning determination is made when the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is won, and the determination result in steps S224, S225, and S228. One of the values “01 (H)” to “15 (H)” and “21 (H)” to “34 (H)” shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 is used as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. Perform the setting process.

  30 and 31 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A). The process ends.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Is read and a big hit determination is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. There is also.

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

  If it is confirmed in step S61 that the value of the random number for random determination (random R) does not coincide with any of the large determination values, the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). ) To determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. When the value of the random R does not match the small hit determination value, that is, when it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75. In the process of step S62, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (first value) shown in FIG. Use special symbol) to decide whether to win or not. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. .

  If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“2R probability variation big hit” (suddenly "Probable big hit", "16R non-probable A big hit", "16R non-probable B big hit", "16R non-probable C big hit", "16R positive change A big hit", "16R positive change B big hit", "16R positive change B big hit", " "16R probability variation D big hit", "16R probability variation E big hit", "16R probability variation F big hit") are determined as the types of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the sudden probability variation big hit is not selected.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “16R non-probability A big hit”, “01” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when “16R non-probable B big hit”, the data indicating the big hit type is “01”. When “02” is set and “16R non-probability C big hit” is set, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when “16R probable A big hit” is set, data indicating the big hit type is “ When “04” is set and “16R probability variation B big hit” is set, “05” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when “16R probability variation C big hit” is set, “06” is set as data indicating the big hit type. Is set, “07” is set as data indicating the type of jackpot when “16R probability variation D jackpot” is selected, and the jackpot type is selected when “16R probability variation E jackpot” is selected. “08” is set as the data, “09” is set as the data indicating the big hit type when “16R probability variation F big hit”, and big hit when “2R probability variation big hit” (sudden probability variation big hit) is set. “0A” is set as data indicating the type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “0” which is the off symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “1” to “9” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “16R non-probable variation A big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “16R non-probable variation B big hit” is determined, “2” is designated as a special symbol. If it is determined to be a stop symbol of "16R non-probable change C big hit", "3" is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if it is determined to be "16R positive change A big hit", "4" is special If the symbol is determined to be a stop symbol, “5R” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol when “16R probability variable B big hit” is determined, and “6” is specially determined when “16R probability variable C big hit” is determined. If the symbol is determined to be a stop symbol, “7R” is determined to be a special symbol “7”, and “7” is determined to be a special symbol, “8R” is determined to be a special symbol “8R”. Decide on the stop symbol of the symbol, and decide on “16R probability variation F big hit” Determine the stop symbol of the special symbols "9" when, is determined to stop symbol of the special symbols "A" as determined in the "2R probability variation big hit". When the small hit flag is set, “C”, which is the small hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not restricted to what was shown in embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and when a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the big hit type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 32 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 CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 15D as a table used to determine the variation pattern type from among a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the number of times or the special symbol changes when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S99.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 16A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 16B). )) Is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 16C) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processes of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 16B is selected. The Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case of the probability variation state), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 16C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in step S105. Short reach fluctuation non-reach PA1-2 is determined (see FIG. 19). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. . In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state (see FIG. 16C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages (FIG. 16B). ))) Is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines in step S95 that the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 16A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of step S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 18) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 19) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 16) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 16). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 12 designation) (see FIG. 20) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S112. If the jackpot flag is set, a display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted (step S111). In step S111, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command when the big hit type is 16R non-probable change A big hit, and performs control to send a display result 3 designation command when the big hit type is 16R non-probability B big hit. When it is 16R non-probability C big hit, it performs control to transmit the display result 4 designation command, and when it is 16R probability variation A big hit, it performs control to send the display result 5 designation command, and when it is 16R probability variation B big hit. Control for transmitting the display result 6 designation command, control for transmitting the display result 7 command when the 16R probability change C big hit is performed, and control for sending the display result 8 designation command when the 16R probability variation D big hit When 16R probability variation E is a big hit, a display result 9 designation command is transmitted. Please to perform, when it is 16R probability variation F big hit performs control that transmits a display result 10 specified command, when in 2R probability variation jackpot, performs control to transmit the display result 11 specified command. The jackpot type can be determined by checking whether the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01” to “0A”.

  In step S112, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 12 designation command (step S113). When the small hit flag is not set, that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S114).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S115). In step S 119, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is performed.

  Also, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S116).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125), and when the variation time timer times out (step S126), terminates the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or 2. Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display 8b is performed (step S127). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S128). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S129). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 35 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 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state when set (step S134). Control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S136). Further, the round number is set in the round number counting counter (step S137). Further, 0 is set in the open count counter during the round (step S138). That is, the contents of the open count counter during the round are cleared. 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 S139).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S140). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S147. When the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). If it is not set, the special symbol in the time-short state is set when the time-short flag to which the process proceeds to step S147 is set (that is, when it is controlled only in the time-short state without the probability variation state). The value of the time-count counter that indicates the number of possible fluctuations is decremented by -1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low probability low base designation command (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S149). Further, 2 which is the number of rounds is set in the round number counting counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 36 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 proceeds to step S411.

  When the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to open the big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (step S403). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the open count counter during round is 0 (step S404). When the value of the number-of-opens counter in the round is 0, it means that the current time is before the round is released. At this time, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds matches the open round determination value a plurality of times (step S405A). When the big hit type is 16R probability variation B big hit, 16R probability variation C big hit, or 16R probability variation D big hit, there is a round (multiple rounds) where the big winning opening is opened multiple times. In the process of step S405A, it is determined whether or not the next round is the open round. Specifically, if the big hit type specified by the big hit type buffer is 16R probability variable B big hit, whether the next round is 12 rounds (whether the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is 5) or not. If the jackpot type is 16R probability variable C jackpot, it is determined whether the next round is 9 rounds (the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is 8), and the jackpot type is 16R. When the probability variation D is a big hit, it is determined whether the next round is 4 rounds (the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is 13) or not.

  If the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds coincides with the open round determination value for a plurality of times, a number corresponding to the jackpot type (number of times of opening) is set in the open number counter during round (step S405B). In step S405B, 6 is set if the big hit type is 16R probability variation B big hit, 9 is set if the big hit type is 16R probability variation C big hit, and the big hit type is 16R probability variation D big hit. 14 is set (see FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, when the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds does not match the open round determination value for a plurality of rounds, 1 is set in the open number counter during round (step S405C).

  After the process of step S405B or S405C, the value of the round number counting counter is decremented by 1 (step S406). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a special winning opening opening designation command (A1XX (H)) for designating a display state corresponding to the number of rounds during the opening of the special winning opening (during round) to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (step S407). The CPU 56 recognizes the current number of rounds by checking the value of the round number counting counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game.

  If the value of the open counter during the round is not 0, it means that the current time is not before the start of the round, but when the closing period between the opening of multiple big prize openings during the round ends. Therefore, the processing of steps S405A to S407 is not executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the maximum time during which the big prize opening can be opened (large prize opening opening time) in the big prize opening control timer (step S408). The winning opening time is set to 0.5 seconds, 30 seconds or 25 seconds, 22 seconds, and 17 seconds depending on the type of jackpot, the number of rounds (the counter value for the round number counting), and the value of the opening number counter during round Is done.

  Specifically, all rounds for 16R probability variation A jackpot, 1-11 rounds for 16R non-probability variation A, 1-8 rounds for 16R non-probability variation B, 1-3 rounds per 16R non-probability variation C, 16R probability variation Other than 12 rounds at B big hit, other than 9 rounds at 16R positive change C big hit, other than 4 rounds at 16R positive change D big hit, 1-8, 12-16 rounds at 16R positive change E big hit, 1-8, 16 rounds at 16R positive change F big hit In, 30 seconds is set as the opening time of the big prize opening.

  In addition, all rounds per 2R probability variable jackpot, 12-16 rounds in 16R non-probable A big hit, 9-16 rounds in 16R non-probable B big hit, 4-16 rounds in 16R non-probable C big hit, 12 in 16R probable B big hit Opening up to the fifth round in the round, opening up to the eighth round of the 9th round in the 16R probability variation C jackpot, opening up to the 13th round in the fourth round in the 16R probability variation D jackpot, 9-11 rounds in the 16R probability variation E jackpot, the 16R probability variation F In 9-15 rounds in the big hit, 0.5 seconds is set as the opening time of the big winning opening.

  In addition, in the sixth opening (final opening) in 12 rounds in 16R probability variation B big hit, 25 seconds is set as the opening time for the big winning opening. In the 9th opening (final opening) of 9 rounds in 16R probability variation C big hit, 22 seconds is set as the opening time of the big winning opening. In the 14th opening (final opening) of the 4th round in 16R probability variation D big hit, 17 seconds is set as the opening time for the big winning opening (see FIG. 11).

  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 S409).

  In step S411, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not it is closing during the round (between the first opening and the second opening in the multiple opening round, between the second opening and the third opening, etc.). To do. In addition, when it is not closure during a round, it is when it is the interval period between rounds. If it is closed during the round, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S412). 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 one (step S413). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S414). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. When the value of the winning number counter reaches a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S450 (see FIG. 38). When the value of the winning number counter reaches a predetermined number, 1 may be set in the big winning opening timer, and the process may proceed to step S409. In this case, when 1 is set in the big prize opening timer, the value of the big prize opening timer immediately becomes 0 in the processing during the big prize opening opening shown in FIGS. 37 and 38 (see steps S430 and S431). Processing for ending the round is executed. In the process of step S411, the CPU 56 can determine whether or not it is closed during the round depending on whether or not the value of the open counter during the round is 0. When the value of the opening number counter is set to −1, a flag indicating the closing during the round is set when the value of the opening number counter during the round is not 0. In the process of step S411, the closing during the round It may be determined whether or not there is. In that case, when the process shifts to the special winning opening open process (for example, in the process of step S403), the flag is reset.

  When the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S450.

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special winning opening control timer by -1 (step S430).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S431). 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 S431 and S432 may be reversed.

  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 special winning opening (step S435). Then, the process proceeds to step S450.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S431), the solenoid 21 is driven to control to close the big prize opening (step S441). Then, the value of the open count counter during the round is decremented by 1 (step S442). When the value of the number-of-opens counter during the round becomes 0 (step S443), it means that the opening of all the big winning openings in the round is completed, and the process proceeds to step S450.

  If the value of the number-of-opening counter during the round is not 0, a value corresponding to the closing time between the multiple opening of the big prize opening in one round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S444). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value according to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S305) (step S445).

  In step S450, the CPU 56 clears the value of the winning number counter (sets it to 0). Further, the value of the number-of-opens counter during the round is set to 0 (step S450B). Next, the CPU 56 checks the value of the round number counting counter (step S451). If the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening designation command (A2XX ( H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S452).

  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 S453), 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 S454). The interval period is 5 seconds, for example. In the case of sudden probability change big hit, or between rounds in which the opening time of the big winning opening in 16R big hit is 0.5 seconds, a shorter period (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set.

  When the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is 0, the CPU 56 sends an abrupt big hit / small hit end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing sudden probability change big hit. Is transmitted (steps S455 and S459). Then, control goes to a step S460. When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating sudden probability variation big hit and the big hit type is the normal big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the big hit end designation 1 command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S456, step S456). S457). Then, control goes to a step S460. When the big hit type is not normally big hit, control is performed to transmit the big hit end 2 designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S458). Then, control goes to a step S460.

  In step S460, CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S307).

  FIG. 39 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 S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted if it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent if it is a probable big hit, and a sudden big hit / small if it is a sudden probable big hit. A hit end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 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 S165). If not, the process ends.

  When the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Whether or not the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit is specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in the process of step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is any of “04” to “0A”. It can be determined by checking whether or not there is. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) in the hour / minute number counter for counting the number of hour / minute times (step S167). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S168). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  In step S171, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot based on the data set in the jackpot type buffer. If the big hit type is not suddenly a probable big hit (if 16R probable big hit), the time reduction flag is set (step S172). If it is a sudden probability big hit, the time reduction flag is reset (step S173). By such control, control for shifting to the time-saving state when the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is finished is not executed.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is also used to determine whether to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If it is, the control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display result is greater when the hour / hour flag is set than when the hour / hour flag is not set. Increase the probability of winning (ratio determined per winning) in the lottery of no.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (step S174). In step S174, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state are set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the high probability high base designation command. When the time variation flag indicating that the time variation state is set when the probability variation flag is not set, control for transmitting a low probability high base designation command is performed. When the probability variation flag is set but the time reduction flag is not set, control for transmitting a high probability low base designation command is performed. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit the background designation command at the end of the change of the special symbol (see step S146 in FIG. 35) or at the end of the jackpot game. Instead of control, control may be performed to transmit when the special symbol starts to change (for example, in the special symbol normal process), or when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted (for example, immediately before transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command) ) May be performed.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S175).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 40 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 S706.

  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 effect control such as display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 20 and 21) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  41 to 45 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (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 received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 sets a display result designation command reception flag (step S618A). Further, the production control CPU 101 stores the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 8 designation command) in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618B).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a surprise big hit / small hit start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command reception flag (step S624).

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

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined 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 (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first prize determination result designation command (any one of the prize determination result 1 designation command to the prize determination result 21 designation command) (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 has received it. The winning determination result corresponding to the first winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer (step S652). Then, a first winning determination result specifying command reception flag indicating that the first winning determination result specifying command has been received is set (step S653). Also, 1 is added to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step S654). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S655). That is, the number of displayed images (for example, circles) is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S656), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. (Step S657). In addition, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory number display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S658). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the first reserved memory number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is the second prize determination result designation command (any one of the prize determination result 31 designation command to the prize determination result 50 designation command) (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 has received it. The winning determination result corresponding to the second winning determination result designation command is stored in the second winning determination result storage buffer (step S662). Then, a second winning determination result specifying command reception flag indicating that the second winning determination result specifying command has been received is set (step S663). Further, 1 is added to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S664). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S665). That is, the number of displayed images (for example, circles) is increased by one.

  The production control CPU 101 uses the second reserved memory number display color (for example, red) in the second reserved memory display unit 18d as the first reserved memory number display color in the first reserved memory number display unit 18c. (For example, blue).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. (Step S667). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory number display unit 18d according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S668). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the second reserved memory number display unit 18d is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is a low probability low base designation command (step S671), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in the normal state as a background screen corresponding to the low base state (for example, , A blue display color background screen) (step S672). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag when the probability variation state flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability variation state is set (step S673), and indicates that the gaming state is the high base state. If the indicated high base flag is set, the high base flag is reset (step S674).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability high base designation command (step S675), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the high base state (for example, red Display color background screen) (step S676). Further, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S677), and sets a high base flag (step S678).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability low base designation command (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 uses the same background screen as the background screen in the state after the small hit game as the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, the background screen is changed to a green display color background (step S682). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S683) and resets the high base flag (step S684).

  If the received effect control command is a low probability high base designation command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the high base state (for example, red Display color background screen) (step S686). In the process of step S686, a background image different from the background image obtained by the process of step S676 may be displayed. Further, when the probability variation state flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag (step S687) and sets the high base flag (step S688).

  If the received effect control command is a command for opening a special prize opening (step S691), the CPU 101 for effect control receives the second byte data (EXT data: number of rounds) of the specified command for opening a special prize opening. Is stored in the number-of-releases storage area in the RAM (step S692). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received (step S693).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S695), the production control CPU 101 receives the designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received. A flag is set (step S696).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S699). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of an area (a winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 46, in this embodiment, the winning determination result at the time of starting winning the first starting winning opening 13 (by the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 21 designation command) is saved. A first winning determination result storage buffer and a winning determination result at the time of starting winning the second starting winning opening 14 (according to a winning determination result 31 designation command to a winning determination result 50 designation command) are stored. And 2 winning determination result storage buffer. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first winning determination result storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second winning determination result storage buffer. In this embodiment, the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command is stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer. The first winning determination result storage buffer and the second winning determination result storage buffer are formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores the winning determination result in the first winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. 46 in the process of step S652, and the winning determination result in the process of step S662 shown in FIG. Save in the winning judgment result storage buffer.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 47, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining first to third final stop symbols, random numbers SR2 for determining announcement effects, and notification types. A selection random number SR3, a super reach pattern determination random number SR4, and a big hit medium effect determination random number SR5 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  Next, a specific example of the notice effect will be described. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a notice effect is executed during variable display of decorative symbols.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48, in the state shown in FIG. 48A, three hold memories (first hold memories) are displayed on the first hold memory display unit 18c. 48, the display corresponding to the first hold storage that has occurred (in FIG. 48A, the display corresponding to the first hold storage has already been erased. Therefore, in FIG. 1 corresponds to the rightmost display in the hold memory display portion 18c.) An example is shown in the case where the winning determination process related to the hold memory that has occurred fourth corresponding to the fourth win is a big hit.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48, variable information is displayed in the left and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9 based on the first stored storage (first stored storage). When (variation) is being performed (see FIG. 48A), an image 9d that prompts the operation of the operation button 150 for the notice effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 48B). Reference), in response to the player operating the operation button 150, a character image 9a for a notice effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48C). Note that the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage that has occurred first is an outlier design (see FIG. 48D).

  Further, based on the second storage that has occurred (second storage), the variable display (fluctuation) of the identification information is performed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9. When it is being performed (see FIG. 48E), an image 9d prompting the operation of the operation button 150 for the notice effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48F), and the game In response to the user operating the operation button 150, a character image 9a for a notice effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48G). Note that the display result of the variable display based on the second storage that has occurred is the out-of-order symbol (see FIG. 48H).

  Thereafter, variable display (variation) of the identification information is performed in the left, middle and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9 based on the fourth stored storage (fourth stored storage). When being performed (see FIG. 48 (I)), an image 9d prompting the operation of the operation button 150 for the notice effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48 (J)). In response to the user operating the operation button 150, a character image 9a for a notice effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48K). Note that the display result of the variable display based on the fourth storage that has occurred is the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 48M). Further, FIG. 48 also shows that reach is reached (see FIG. 48L).

  FIG. 49 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. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is realized. However, the control related to the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the decorative pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the image is also executed in one effect control process.

  The decorative display variable display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the decorative display variable display synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. In that case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed, depending on which effect control process processing is performed.

  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 variation of the ornament symbol is 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): Control is performed to stop the variation of the ornament symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). 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): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit after the end of the variation time. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

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

  Big hit end effect process (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state or the small 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. 50 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. 51 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 executes any one of the notice effect execution flags (the first notice effect that is a notice effect executed based on the received first prize determination result designation command). Execution of the second notice effect indicating that the second notice effect is being executed, which is a notice effect that is executed based on the received second prize determination result designation command. It is confirmed whether or not any of the middle flags is set (step S820).

  The notification effect execution flag (first notification effect execution flag or second notification effect execution flag) is set in step S6023 (see FIG. 57) when it is determined to execute the notification effect. . Therefore, when the notice effect is already being executed (including when the notice effect is decided to be executed but the notice effect is not started), the notice effect determination process is not repeated. Controlled.

  If no advancement effect execution flag is set, the advancement effect determination process is executed (step S821). Then, control goes to a step S825B.

  If the first notice effect execution flag is set, it is checked whether or not the second symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set (step S822). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol starting from now corresponds to the variable display of the second special symbol (step S823).

  When the second symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set, if the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit (step S823B), the first notice effect executing flag is reset, The contents of the operation means designation flag indicating the operation means used in the notice effect and the notice type designation flag indicating the notice type and the number of changes counter (variable display that is the object of the notice effect or the display result that is the object of the notice effect is derived. Number of variable displays executed before the variable display to be displayed (including the variable display that is the target of the notice effect or the variable display from which the display result that is the target of the notice effect is derived) Is reset (step S823C). Then, control goes to a step S825B. If the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is not a big hit, the first notice effect execution flag is reset and the notice stop flag is set (steps S824 and S825).

  In this embodiment, when the second start prize is generated and the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started while the first notice effect is being executed, the first notice effect is stopped. Thereafter, when the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol is started, control is performed so that the first notice effect is resumed. In order to perform such control, the effect control CPU 101 executes steps S822 to S825.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines the first winning determination result stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (the first winning determination result storage buffer or the second winning determination result storage buffer) (variation executed this time). The winning determination result corresponding to the display is deleted, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer (first winning determination result storage buffer or second winning determination result storage buffer) are shifted (step S825B). Further, the received variation pattern command is read from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM, and the effect control CPU 101 reads the data stored in the variation pattern command and the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display). Based on the result designation command), a stop symbol determination process for determining the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is executed (step S826).

  FIG. 52A is a flowchart showing the stop symbol determination process (step S826). In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display result is a failure without a reach effect based on the variation pattern command or the display result designation command (step S901). If the display result is a loss without a reach effect, a non-reach loss symbol is determined (step S902). In the process of step S902, random values SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3 are extracted, and a non-reach off symbol is determined using a table for determining a non-reach off symbol. For example, the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area is determined based on the random value SR1-1, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area is determined based on the random value SR1-2. Then, the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area are determined based on the random number values SR1-3. At this time, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are not aligned (that is, a non-reachable symbol) may be determined. Note that data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol is stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area. The same applies to the following processing.

  If it is determined in step S901 that the display result is not an outage without a reach effect, it is determined whether the display result is an outage with a reach effect (step S903). If the display result is a loss without a reach effect, a loss symbol with a reach is determined (step S904). In the process of step S904, random numbers SR1-1 and SR1-3 are extracted, and a reach out symbol is determined using a table to determine a loss symbol with reach. For example, the symbols (“1” to “8”) to be stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas are determined based on the random value SR1-1, and “medium” is determined based on the random value SR1-2. The symbols to be stopped and displayed in the symbol display area are determined. The symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area is determined by determining the difference from the symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas based on the random number SR1-3. It may be.

  If it is determined in step S903 that the display result is not an outlier with a reach effect, it is determined whether the display result is a sudden probability big hit or a small hit (step S905). If the display result is sudden probability change big hit or small hit, for example, a combination of “1”, “3”, and “5” is determined as a symbol of sudden probability change big hit or small hit (step S906). The design of the sudden probability variation big hit or small hit may be a predetermined combination, and in step S902, the design may be controlled so that the sudden probability change big hit or small hit symbol is not determined.

  When it is determined in step S905 that the display result is not suddenly probable big hit or small hit, the big hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. 52B is selected according to the big hit type (step S907). Then, the random value SR1-1 is extracted, and the jackpot symbol is determined using the jackpot symbol determination table selected in step S907 (step S908). The jackpot symbol is a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” are arranged. According to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 52B, it is determined whether the three symbols are odd symbols or even symbols. Note that it is only necessary to determine arbitrarily whether the odd symbol or the even symbol is selected, but based on the random value SR1-2, which of the odd symbol or the even symbol is selected. It may be determined.

  According to the setting of the big hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. 52 (B), 16R probability variation A big hit> 16R probability variation B big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation D big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R non-probability variation It is easy to determine odd symbols in the order of A big hit> 16R non-probable B big hit> 16R non-probable C big hit. By such setting, it is possible to suggest which jackpot is to be made depending on whether the jackpot symbol is an odd symbol or an even symbol. It should be noted that, in a specific big hit type, a specific big hit symbol (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”, etc.) is likely to be used, and the big hit symbol may be suggested by the big hit symbol.

  When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” as the temporary stop pattern of the pseudo-ream in the processes of steps S902, S904, S096, and S908. ”And“ 445 ”, the combination of symbols that are not reachable but that are one symbol out of jackpot symbol) is also determined.

  Returning to FIG. 51, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control variation pattern determination processing (step S827). FIG. 53A is a flowchart showing effect control variation pattern determination processing (step S827). In this embodiment, on the side of the main board 31, two patterns of super reach A and super reach B can be determined as super reach. When the variation pattern with super-reach is determined on the main substrate 31 side, a more detailed variation pattern is determined on the effect control substrate 80 side. In the effect control variation pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with super reach (step S911). If it is not a fluctuation pattern with super reach, the process is terminated. If it is a variation pattern with super reach, the super reach pattern determination table shown in FIG. 53 (B) is selected for super reach A according to the display result and jackpot type, and if super reach B, FIG. 53 ( The super reach pattern determination table shown in C) is selected (step S912).

  Then, the super reach pattern random number SR4 is extracted, and the super reach pattern is determined using the super reach pattern determination table selected in step S912 (step S913). Then, data indicating the determined super reach pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In this embodiment, when the super reach A is determined on the main board 31 side, the super A1 or super A2 pattern can be determined on the effect control board 80 side. The super A1 and the super A2 only need to be different so that the contents of each production can be identified. Specifically, it may be anything with a different background, a different character, a different output sound, a different lamp display mode, or the like. According to the setting of the super reach pattern determination table shown in FIG. 53 (B), 16R probability variation A big hit> 16R probability variation B big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation D big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation F big hit> 16R non- Probability A big hit> 16R non-probable B big hit> 16R non-probable big C big hit> Super reach is more easily determined to be super A1 than super A2. With such a setting, it can be suggested whether or not the big hit is made or not depending on whether the super reach becomes the super A1 or the super A2.

  If the super reach B is determined on the main board 31 side, the super B1 or super B2 pattern can be determined on the effect control board 80 side. The super B1 and the super B2 only need to be different so that the contents of each production can be identified. Specifically, it may be anything with a different background, a different character, a different output sound, a different lamp display mode, or the like. According to the setting of the super reach pattern determination table shown in FIG. 53 (C), 16R probability variation A big hit> 16R probability variation B big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation big hit> 16R Probability A big hit> 16R non-probable B big hit> 16R non-probable big C big hit> Super reach in the order of losing, it becomes easier to determine the super B1 than the super B2. With such a setting, it is possible to indicate whether or not the big hit is made or not depending on whether the super reach becomes the super B1 or the super B2.

  Returning to FIG. 51, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (including the content determined in step S827) (step S828). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S829).

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 54 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect executed according to the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 55, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to the process data (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, An effect such as a background during the change of a decorative pattern is realized.

  In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. The variation of the decorative pattern itself is directly controlled by the effect control CPU 101 without using the process table.

  The production control CPU 101 performs 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, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). And control of the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S830). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command in a one-to-one manner except for the variation pattern with super reach. The effect control CPU 101 may select a variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S831). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S832).

  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.

  Further, when writing the image data in a predetermined area of the VRAM, the effect control CPU 101 actually performs control to write the image data into the VRAM by, for example, a V blank interrupt process based on the V blank interrupt. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores data to be written to the VRAM in a predetermined area of the RAM, and performs control to write the data in the predetermined area of the RAM to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt process. The V blank interrupt is an interrupt generated by the VDP 109 in the same cycle as the cycle of the vertical synchronization signal supplied to the effect display device 9. For example, when the screen change frequency (frame frequency) of the effect display device 9 is 30 Hz, the generation period of the V blank interruption is 33.3 ms, and when the frame frequency is 60 Hz, the occurrence of the V blank interruption is generated. The period is 16.7 ms. In this example, data is written to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt processing, but data may be written to the VRAM in other processing. Other processes are, for example, a timer interrupt based on a timer built in for production control, or a decorative symbol changing process. In addition, when the process which writes data in VRAM in other processes is performed, it is preferable to perform the process for synchronizing with an execution period and the period of V blank interruption regularly, for example.

  In addition, when any of the notice effect executing flags (the first notice effect executing flag or the second notice effect executing flag) is set (step S833), the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect start waiting timer. Then, a value corresponding to the time from the start of the change to the timing for starting the notice effect is set (step S834). 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).

  56 and 57 are flowcharts showing the notice effect determining process. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (a state in which a high base flag is set) (step S6001). If it is in the high base state, the process proceeds to step S6002.

  When it is not the high base state, that is, when it is the low base state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the notice stop flag is set (step S6009A). The notice stop flag is set to stop the first notice effect when the second start prize is generated when the first notice effect is executed and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. (See step S825 in FIG. 51). If the notice stop flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S6010. If the notice stop flag is set, it is checked whether the first symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set (step S6009B). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol starting from now corresponds to the variable display of the first special symbol. If the first symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6015.

  In step S6010, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (step S6010). If the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is not set, the process ends. If the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is reset (step S6011). Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all winning determination results stored in the first winning determination result storage buffer (step S6013).

  In this embodiment, all the winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer are extracted in the process of step S6013, and the variable display that is the determination target is started in the following process of step S6014. It is possible to execute a notice effect on the condition that all of the fluctuation displays are “non-reach”. Such a configuration prevents a situation in which the continuity of the notice effect is impaired due to the reach effect interrupting in the middle of the notice effect. In addition, even if it is a case where reach is included in each variation display until the variation display to be determined is started, the notice effect may be executed. In that case, it is not necessary to extract all the winning determination results stored in the winning determination result storage buffer in the processing of step S6013, and only the first winning determination result needs to be extracted.

  The “early winning determination result” is the winning determination result that is the earliest variable display based on the hold storage corresponding to the winning determination result.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 has one determination result indicating that the winning determination result is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit” among the extracted winning determination results. However, it is confirmed whether or not there is (step S6014).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a determination result indicating that the winning determination result indicates “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit” (step S6014). In step S6006, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S6013 and S6014 are executed, there is a change display that becomes “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit”, or “big hit”. In step S6006 and subsequent steps, a determination process related to the notice effect is executed.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control has a value indicating that the variation pattern type is necessarily non-reachable for the extracted determination result at the time of winning in the process of step S6014 (specifically, the EXT data is “0C (H ) ”: Refer to FIG. 22), a value indicating that it is always super reach (specifically, EXT data is“ 13 (H) ”: refer to FIG. 22), or a value indicating that it is a big hit or a small hit ( Specifically, it is determined whether or not the EXT data is “01 (H)” to “0B (H)” (see FIG. 22). The determination target may include values indicating that the EXT data indicates “0D (H)” and “0E (H)” (when the winning determination result 13 command and the winning determination result 14 command are received).

  In addition, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 101 is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit”, the determination is made based on the extracted winning determination results. It is also determined whether or not reach is executed in each variation display until the variation display of the result is started (step S6014B). Then, when it is determined that the reach is not executed in each variation display (that is, when all the variation displays until the variation display of the determination result is determined to be “non-reach”), step The process moves to S6006.

  In step S6015, the effect control CPU 101 resets the notice stop flag. Then, the first notice effect execution flag is set (step S6019).

  By executing the process of step S6019, the canceled first notice effect is resumed.

  In step S6002, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set. If the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is not set, the process ends. If the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set, the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is reset (step S6003). Then, all winning determination results stored in the second winning determination result storage buffer are extracted (step S6004).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 has one determination result indicating that the winning determination result is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit” among the extracted winning determination results. However, it is confirmed whether or not there is (step S6005).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines that there is a determination result indicating that the winning determination result indicates “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit” (step S6005). In step S6006, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S6004 and S6005 are executed, there is a change display that becomes “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit”, or “big hit”. In step S6006 and subsequent steps, a determination process related to the notice effect is executed.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control indicates a value indicating that the variation pattern type is necessarily non-reachable for the extracted winning determination result in the process of step S6005 (specifically, the EXT data is “2B (H ) ”: Refer to FIG. 23), a value indicating that it will always be super reach (specifically, EXT data is“ 32 (H) ”: refer to FIG. 23), or a value indicating that it will be a big hit or a small hit ( Specifically, it is determined whether or not the EXT data is “21 (H)” to “2A (H)” (see FIG. 23). The determination target may include values indicating that the EXT data indicates “2C (H)” and “2D (H)” (when the winning determination result 42 command and the winning determination result 43 command are received).

  Also, instead of determining all the winning determination results, the first winning determination result among the extracted winning determination results is determined, and “non-reach miss”, “super reach miss”, “small hit” ”Or“ big hit ”, it may be determined whether or not to execute the notice effect in the processing after step S6006. Further, in the case of “super reach” without being limited to the big hit, the process may proceed to step S6006 to determine the notice effect.

  In step S6006, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number for determining the notice effect, determines the winning determination result of “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit”, and the notice. It is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the value of the effect determination random number and the number of reserved memories.

  In addition, if the value of the random number for determining the notice effect is extracted, and there are multiple winning judgment results that are “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit”, the most A variable display or display result (display result of variable display) based on the previous stored result corresponding to the previous winning result determination result (winned determination result corresponding to the stored storage that will cause variable display to be started the earliest) by the notice effect Subject to notice.

  In addition, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 101 is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “small hit” or “big hit”, the determination is made based on the extracted winning determination results. It is also determined whether or not reach is executed in each variation display until the variation display of the result is started (step S6005B). Then, when it is determined that the reach is not executed in each variation display (that is, when all the variation displays until the variation display of the determination result is determined to be “non-reach”), step The process moves to S6006, and processing for determining a notice effect is executed. That is, if the reach effect is executed during the execution of the notice effect, the continuity of the notice effect may be impaired, and the effect of the notice effect may not be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the notice effect may be executed on the condition that reach is not executed in each variable display until the variable display to be determined is started.

  58 and 59 are explanatory diagrams showing a notice determination table used in the process of step S6006. 58 and 59, when it is unclear whether or not to reach, that is, when the variation pattern type cannot be specified, specifically, the variation pattern type changes when the number of pending changes. The winning judgment result designation command corresponding to the judgment value range (the winning judgment result 13 designation command to the winning judgment result 18, the winning judgment result 20 designation command, the winning judgment result 21 designation command, and the winning judgment result) Although “42 specified command to winning determination result 47, winning determination result 49 specifying command, winning determination result 50 specifying command specifying command” is received, “out of reach (with / without reach)” is also shown. In that case, the notice effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 58 and 59, in this embodiment, different notice determination tables are prepared depending on the number of reserved memories and the game state. That is, as the notice determination table, the notice determination table used when the number of reserved memories = 2 (see FIG. 58A), the notice determination table used when the number of reserved memories = 3 (FIG. 58B). (See FIG. 59 (A)), and a notice determination table used in probability change / short time (high base time) (see FIG. 59 (B)). )

  Each notice determination table is set with a determination value (determination value corresponding to “execution of the notice effect”) corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning as a determination target. Note that the determination value corresponding to “do not execute” need not be set in the notice determination table.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect when the value of the random number for determining the notice effect matches one of the determination values (the determination value corresponding to “execute the notice effect”) in the process of step S6006. decide.

  When the gaming state is the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the notice change table for probability change / short time (high base time) shown in FIG. In the low base state, the advance notice table shown in FIG. 58 (A), the advance notice table shown in FIG. 58 (B), or the advance notice shown in FIG. Use a decision table.

  In each notice determination table, what is characteristic is that the super reach is deviated from the number of judgment values (decision values corresponding to “execute the notice effect”) corresponding to non-reach deviation (out of reach (no reach)) ( The number of determination values (determination values corresponding to “execution of the notice effect”) corresponding to the deviation (super reach) is large. In addition, the judgment value corresponding to the big hit and the small hit (the notice effect is represented as “the notice effect is represented by“ The number of determination values corresponding to “execute” is large.

  Further, the determination value corresponding to the probable big hit (“execute the notice effect” is executed rather than the number of determination values corresponding to the small hit and the normal big hit (non-probable big hit) (the determination value corresponding to “execute the notice effect”) The number of determination values corresponding to “” is large.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds in the small hit game based on the small hit and the opening time of the big prize opening are the same as the round number in the big hit game based on the sudden probability variable big hit and the opening time of the big winning opening. However, it is difficult to determine whether it is a small hit or a sudden probable big hit. However, since the notice effect is more likely to be executed when suddenly a probable big hit than when it is a small hit, there is a possibility that the two can be distinguished depending on the frequency of the notice effect.

  Furthermore, 16R probability variation A big hit> 16R probability variation B big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation D big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation F big hit> 16R non-probable variation F big hit> 16R non-probable variation B big hit> 16R non-probability variation big hit> It is easier to determine that the notice effect will be executed in the order of superreach. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest whether or not to win a big hit depending on whether or not the notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the determination result at the time of winning corresponding to the reserved memory in which the holding memory corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning the determination is out of place (the holding memory that is determined to be out of non-reach or super-reach) is determined. In some cases, the notice effect is executed. However, in the case of a loss, the notice effect may not be executed. In particular, the notice effect may not be executed at the time of non-reach. Further, the notice effect may not be executed at the small hit.

  When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed (step S6007), the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice type selection random number, and uses the extracted notice type selection random number to select any operation means in the notice effect. Whether to use or not is selected (step S6008).

  In this embodiment, the operation means selected in step S6008 is a pressing operation unit 151 (hereinafter also referred to as a button) or a rotation operation unit 152 (hereinafter also referred to as a rotation unit) shown in FIG. However, the operation means to be selected may include a jog dial or the like.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice type selection table used in the process of step S6008.

  In step S6008, the effect control CPU 101 selects which one of a plurality of types of operation means to use and the type of notice. In other words, a combination of operation means and notice type is selected.

  In the example shown in FIG. 60, there are three types of notice types: notice type A, notice type B, and notice type C. The notice type A effect is an effect using the character image 9a shown in FIG. The notice type B effect is an effect using a character image (the shape is the same as that of the character image 9a) in which the color or clothes pattern of the character image 9a shown in FIG. 48 is different. The notice type C is produced by a character image (shape) having a color or clothes pattern different from the color or clothes pattern of the character image 9a shown in FIG. Is the same as the character image 9a).

  The characteristic of the notice type selection table shown in FIG. 60 is that the notice effect of the notice type C is more likely to appear in the case of 16R probability change big hit than in the case of 2R probability change big hit (sudden probability change big hit). The judgment value is assigned.

  As described above, the notice effect type selection means for selecting the type of the notice effect form changes the ratio of the notice effect form to be selected according to the jackpot type when the notice effect is executed. Further, the determination ratio of the operation means used in the notice effect mode and the notice effect differs depending on the jackpot type. By such setting, it is possible to suggest whether or not a big hit will be made or which big hit depending on which of the advance notice effects is executed.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 determines the combination of the operation means and the notice type using the notice type selection random number and the notice type selection table. However, the operation means selection random number and each operation The operation means is determined using the table in which the determination value corresponding to the means is set, and the notification type is determined using the random number for selecting the notification type and the table in which the determination value corresponding to each notification type is set. You may make it do. That is, the operation means and the notice type may be determined separately.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 determines the notice type as one of A, B, and C. However, the notice type may be selected from more kinds. In that case, the notice type may first be determined using the notice type selection random number, and the notice type may be selected using the notice type selection random number. For example, when the notice type is determined to be one of the notice types a, b, and c and the notice type is determined to be a notice type a, the notice type is set to any one of a1, a2, and a3 by using a notice type selection random number. decide. When the notice type b is determined, the notice type is selected from b1, b2, and b3 using a notice type selection random number. When the notice type c is determined, the notice type is selected as one of c1, c2, and c3 using a notice type selection random number.

  In other words, the production control microcomputer 100 includes a first stage production mode selection means for selecting a type of the announcement production mode from a plurality of types, and a plurality of types of announcement productions belonging to the type selected by the first stage production mode selection means. It may be configured to include a second stage effect mode selection means for selecting a notice effect mode from the modes. In such a case, the distribution of the type selected by the second stage presentation mode selection means is changed without changing the classification of the type determined by the first stage presentation mode selection means. The setting for selecting the notice effect mode can be changed.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets an operation means selection flag corresponding to the operation means selected in step S6008 (step S6021). In the process of step S6021, for example, when the button is selected as the operation means, the effect control CPU 101 sets “01” in the 1-byte operation means selection flag area in the RAM, and the rotation means as the operation means. Is selected, “02” is set in the 1-byte operation means selection flag area in the RAM.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice type selection flag corresponding to the notice type selected in the process of step S6008 (step S6022). In the process of step S6022, for example, when the notice type A is selected as the notice type, the effect control CPU 101 sets “01” in the 1-byte notice type selection flag area in the RAM as the notice type. When the notice type B is selected, “02” is set in the 1-byte notice type selection flag area in the RAM, and when the notice type C is selected as the notice type, a one-byte notice in the RAM is set. “03” is set in the type selection flag area.

  Then, a notice effect execution flag indicating that execution of the notice effect is determined (which is also set while the notice effect is being executed, which also indicates that the notice effect is being executed) is set ( Step S6023). The effect control CPU 101 sets the first notice effect executing flag in the low base state in the process of step S6023. In the high base state, the second notice effect execution flag is set.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 starts variable display (fluctuation) of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the on-hold storage for the advance notice (the on-hold storage corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning determined in the processing of step S6006). The number of fluctuations to be executed is set in the fluctuation number counter (step S6024). It should be noted that the number of changes set in the change count counter is the number of times including the change based on the reserved storage to be notified.

  61 and 62 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). Also, if the production start waiting timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the production start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (step S840D), and if the operation valid period timer is operating (the time out must be timed out). 1), the value of the operation valid period timer is decremented by 1 (step S840E).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S841). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S842). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S843). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number 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 (for example, a value corresponding to 30 ms) is reset in the variation control timer (step S847).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether any of the advance notice effect execution flags (the first advance notice effect execution flag or the second advance notice effect execution flag) is set (step S848). If no advancement effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S866. If any of the notice effect execution-in-progress flags is set, it is confirmed whether or not the effect start wait timer has already timed out. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the timeout flag is set (step S849). When the production start waiting timer has already timed out, the process proceeds to step S855. In the process of step S849, it is checked whether or not the effect start waiting timer has timed out in the same manner as in step S850. When the effect start waiting timer has not timed out in the process of step S849, the effect start waiting timer A process of decrementing the value by 1 (see step S840D) may be executed.

  If it is not yet confirmed that the production start waiting timer has timed out, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the production start waiting timer has timed out (step S850). When it is confirmed that the production start waiting timer has timed out, the production control CPU 101 operates the selected operation means (specified by the operation means designation flag) on the display screen of the production display device 9. The prompting image 9d is displayed (step S851: see FIG. 48B and the like). Then, an operation valid period timer is started (step S852), and an operation valid flag is set (step S853). The effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to a period during which the operation of the operation means is validated within the variation period in the operation valid period timer in the process of step S852. In addition, a time-out flag indicating that the production start waiting timer has timed out is set (step S854). The timeout flag is reset, for example, before shifting to the decorative symbol variation stopping process.

  The effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation valid flag is set (step S855). If the operation valid flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S866. If the operation valid flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the operation button 150 has been operated via the input port 107 (see FIG. 4) (step S860). When confirming that the operation button 150 has been operated, the effect control CPU 101 erases the image 9d that prompts the operation button 150 to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the selected notice type ( The character image corresponding to the notification type designation flag is displayed (step S861: see FIG. 48C, etc.). Further, the operation valid period timer is stopped and the operation valid flag is reset (step S862). Then, control goes to a step S866.

  In step S860, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation unit 151 has been operated when the operation unit designation flag indicates a button, and the operation unit designation flag indicates a rotation unit. If it is, it is confirmed whether or not the rotation operation unit 152 has been operated.

  In addition, when the player does not perform an operation, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation valid period timer has timed out (step S863), and if the operation valid period timer has timed out, the operation button 150 The image 9d that prompts the user operation is deleted (step S864). Also, the operation valid flag is reset (step S865). The processes of steps S864 and S865 are executed when the player does not perform an operation within the operation valid period. Then, control goes to a step S866.

  In step S866, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out. When the variable time timer has timed out, if the notice effect has been executed, an image relating to the notice effect (for example, a character image for the notice effect) is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S868). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S869). 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 S867), the effect control CPU 101 executes the processes of steps S868 and S869. .

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stopping process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs control for deriving and displaying a stopped symbol in accordance with data (data indicating the stopped symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8301). If any one of the notice effect execution flags (the first notice effect execution flag or the second notice effect execution flag) is set (step S8302), the value of the variation counter is decremented by one ( Step S8303). Then, when the value of the variation counter becomes 0, the preset notice effect execution flag (first notice effect execution flag or second notice effect execution flag) that has been set is reset (steps S8304 and S8305). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation means designation flag and the notice type flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S8306). Whether or not it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8307).

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made, the production control CPU 101 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S8308).

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit display process, when the control for displaying the game start screen on the effect display device 9 has already been executed, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S876 (step S871). If the control to display the game start screen on the effect display device 9 is not yet performed, any jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, Whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 2 designation command has been received or the sudden big hit / small hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit / small hit start designation command has been received is set. It is confirmed whether or not (step S872). When any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags is set, control for displaying a game start screen (a jackpot game start screen or a small hit game start screen) according to the set flag on the effect display device 9 Is performed (step S873). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or sudden big hit / small hit start designation command reception flag) is reset (step S874).

  In step S876, it is confirmed whether or not a special winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that a special winning opening open designation command has been received is set. Note that the special winning opening open designation command at this stage is the special winning opening open designation command indicating the first round. When the special winning opening open command receiving flag is set, the special winning opening open command receiving flag is reset (step S877), and the first round effect is started (step S878). ). In this embodiment, in the case of 16R big hit (16R non-probability A to 16R non-probable big hit or 16R probable change A to 16R probable big hit), the teammate character fights against the enemy character from the first round to the third round. An effect (battle effect) is executed. In this battle effect, when the big hit type is 16R probability variation A big hit, the effect that the teammate character wins is executed, and when the big hit type is any other big hit type, the effect that the teammate character loses is executed. Then, the big hit effect which will be described later is executed. Subsequently, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S879).

  In this embodiment, the big hit display process is executed for both big hits and small hits. However, in addition to the big hit display process, a small hit display process is provided. In the case of winning, for example, an effect similar to that at the time of sudden winning change may be performed for a predetermined period (a time sufficient for the special winning opening to open 16 times for 0.1 seconds).

  In addition, in the case of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the presentation based on the reception of the sudden big hit / small hit start designation command, for example, the fluctuation for sudden big hit / small hit Based on the reception of the pattern command, an effect that suggests a small hit or suddenly probable big hit may be executed for a predetermined period. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control switches the process data for performing an effect that suggests a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit every process time, and performs the effect according to the switched process data.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the in-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag or big hit end 2 designation command reception flag) or a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S1901).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the presentation control CPU 101 sets the value of the presentation control process flag in accordance with the big hit end presentation process (step S807). The value is updated (step S1907).

  When neither the big-hit end designation command reception flag nor the sudden big-hit / small-hit end designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 has a big-hit / hit production start flag indicating that a big-hit / hit effect is executed during the big-hit game. It is confirmed whether it is set (step S1911). The big hit effect start flag is set in step S1940 in FIG. 66 when the big hit effect is started. If the big hit effect start flag is set, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit effect time has elapsed by determining whether or not the big hit effect timer has timed out ( Step S1912). The effect time of the big hit effect is set in step S1939 of FIG. 66 when the big hit effect is started. If the effect time of the big hit effect has elapsed, the big hit effect start flag is reset (step S1913), and the big hit effect is ended (step S1914).

  Subsequently, by confirming the number of rounds stored in the number-of-releases storage area, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit gaming state continues after the big hit effect is finished (step S1915). Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit with 30 seconds of opening after the end of the big hit production, that is, whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit. When the big hit gaming state continues, the round number notification effect for notifying the number of rounds corresponding to the number of rounds stored in the number-of-opens storage area is started (step S1916), and the round number notification effect start flag is set. (Step S1917).

  If the big hit effect start flag is not set in step S1911, if the production time has not elapsed in step S1912, if it is determined in step S1915 that the big hit gaming state does not continue, or in step S1917 After the processing, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a special command opening post-specifying command reception flag indicating that a special command opening post-specifying command has been received is set (step S1902).

  If the designated command reception flag is not set after the big prize opening is opened, the process during the round is finished. When it is confirmed in the process of step S1902 that the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (step S1903). Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit effect start flag indicating that the big hit effect is executed during the big hit game is set (step S1904). If the big hit effect start flag is not set, it is checked whether the round number notification effect start flag is set (step S1918). If the round number notification effect start flag is not set, the in-round effect is terminated, for example, the image corresponding to the in-round effect is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S1905). If the round number notification effect start flag is set, the in-round effect is terminated, for example, the image corresponding to the round number notification effect is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S1919). When the big hit type is 16R probability variation A big hit, the processing of steps S1916 and S1917 is not executed, so the round number notification effect is ended in the processing of step S1905 in the 4th to 16th rounds of 16R probability variation A big hit. In addition, since the big hit effect may be executed over a plurality of rounds, it is not determined here whether or not to end. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S1906).

  FIG. 66A is a flowchart showing post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open command reception flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1931). When the command reception flag during the big winning opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 has a big hit effect determination flag indicating that the effect content of the big hit effect (the big hit effect pattern) has already been determined. It is determined whether it is set (step S1932). If the effect determination flag during the big hit is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control has a big hit type of “16R non-probability A big hit”, “16R non-probable B big hit”, “16R non-probable C big hit”, “16R positive change B big hit” It is determined whether it is any one of “16R probability variation C big hit”, “16R probability variation D big hit”, “16R probability variation E big hit”, and “16R probability variation E big hit” (step S1933). If the big hit type is any one of these, the big hit effect determination process for determining the effect contents of the big hit effect (the big hit effect pattern) is executed (step S1934). In the big hit gaming state, when the post-round processing is executed for the first time, the big hit medium effect determination processing is executed. In the second and subsequent round post-processing, the big hit effect determination flag is set, and the big hit effect determination processing is skipped.

  FIG. 67 (A) is a flowchart showing a big hit effect determination process (step S1933). In the jackpot effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 selects the jackpot effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 67B according to the jackpot type (step S921). Then, the random value SR5 is extracted, and the big hit effect pattern corresponding to the effect contents of the big hit effect is determined using the big hit effect determination table selected in step S921 (step S923). The determined big hit effect pattern is set in the big hit effect buffer (step S923). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit effect determination flag indicating that the big hit effect pattern has been determined (step S924), and ends the big hit effect determination process.

  In this embodiment, an effect using dynamite (a jackpot effect pattern α) and an effect using a bomb (a jackpot effect pattern β) are prepared as the jackpot effect patterns. Furthermore, an effect pattern informing that the big hit will continue and an effect pattern informing that the big hit will end are prepared. When the big hit type is 16 non-probable variation big hit, when the big hit effect is finished, the big hit is notified. When the big hit type is 16-probable big hit, when the big hit effect is finished, the effect that the big hit is continued is notified.

  According to the setting of the big hit middle effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 67 (B), 16R probability variation B big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation D big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R non-probable variation A big hit In the order of> 16R non-probability B big hit> 16R non-probable change C big hit, it is easier to determine the big hit medium production pattern α than the big hit medium production pattern β. By such setting, it is possible to suggest which jackpot is to be made depending on which of the jackpot effects is.

  Returning to FIG. 66 (A), when the command reception flag during opening of the big prize opening is set in step S1931, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag during opening of the big prize opening (step S1935). . Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit effect start flag indicating that the big hit effect has been started is set (step S1936). If the big hit effect start flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds stored in the release count storage area is a predetermined number of rounds for starting the big hit effect (step S1937). Specifically, as shown in the during-round production table of FIG. 66 (B), whether or not there are 12 rounds of 16R non-probability A big hit and 16R positive B big hit, whether or not 16R non-probable B big hit, 16R probable B big hit, It is determined whether there are 9 rounds in 16R probability variation E big hit, 16R probability variation F big hit, whether it is 4R in 16R non-variable C big hit, and 16R probability variation D big hit.

  If the number of rounds is a predetermined number, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect content and effect time of the big hit effect based on the big hit effect pattern and the big hit type set in the big hit effect buffer. The medium production is started (step S1939). As shown in the during-round effect table in FIG. 66 (B), the effect content of the big hit effect is a big hit effect that is informed that the big hit ends if the big hit type is 16R non-probable big hit. Also, if the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit, it will be a big hit effect during which the big hit is informed. If the big hit type is 16R uncertain change A big hit, the production time is equivalent to the time of 12 to 16 rounds (specifically, 0.5 second opening time × 5 + interval between opening times−0.1 Seconds = about 4.4 seconds), and if 16R uncertain B big hit, 9 to 16 rounds of time (specifically, 0.5 second opening time × 8 + interval between opening−0.1 seconds = The production time is equivalent to about 7.4 seconds, and if it is 16R non-probable C big hit, the production time equivalent to the time of 4-16 rounds (specifically, the opening time of 0.5 seconds × 13 + between opening times) Interval−0.1 seconds = about 12.4 seconds). In addition, if the big hit type is 16R probability variation B big hit, the production time corresponding to the period in which the big winning opening is opened in 0.5 seconds out of 12 rounds (corresponding to the time of 12-16 rounds of 16R non-probability variation A bonus) If it is 16R probability variation C big hit, the production time corresponding to the period in which the winning prize opening is opened in 0.5 seconds out of 9 rounds (16R non-probability B bonus 9 to 16 rounds) If it is 16R probability variation D big hit, the production time corresponding to the period in which the big prize opening is opened in 0.5 seconds of 4 rounds (16R non-probability C big 4 to 4 The same time as the time of 16 rounds). Further, if the big hit type is 16R probability variation E big hit, the production time corresponding to the time of 9 to 11 rounds is determined, and if the big hit type is 16R probability variation D big hit, the production time is determined to correspond to the time of 9 to 15 rounds. When the production time is determined, the big hit production timer for measuring the time is started. Note that the time during the big hit may be set to be shorter than this time. That is, the big hit effect may end within a period shorter than the period in which the big prize opening is opened in 0.5 seconds.

  When the big hit effect is started in step S1939, the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit effect start flag (step S1940). Then, the process proceeds to step S1944.

  In step S1937, if it is not the predetermined number of rounds for starting the big hit effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the round number notification effect start flag is set (step S1941). If the round number notification effect start flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 starts an effect during round corresponding to the effect determination table during round shown in FIG. 66 (B) (step S1938). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1944.

  In the process of step S1938, specifically, a battle effect is executed if there are 1 to 3 rounds of 16R big hit. If it is 16R probability variation A big hit, it becomes the battle effect that the ally character wins in 3 rounds. In the case of other 16R big hits, it becomes a battle effect in which the teammate character loses in 3 rounds. By doing in this way, it can alert | report that it is 16R probability variation A big hit by battle production. In the case of 16R probability variation A big hit, the process of step S1938 is executed in the first to third rounds, and the battle effect is started, and the round number notification effect is started after the fourth round.

  If the round number notification effect start flag is set in step S1941, the round number notification effect for notifying the current round number is started (step S1942). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1944. In the round number notification effect, the character image after the battle effect ends may be continuously displayed. In addition, the effect during the round is not executed in the 2R probability change or the small hit, but the effect during the round may be executed in the case of the 2R probability change or the small hit.

  In step S1944, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1944). Thereafter, the post-round processing is terminated.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the big hit end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the big hit end effect timer is not set, the big hit end designation command reception flag (big hit end 1 designation command reception flag, big hit end 2 designation command reception flag) or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set. It is confirmed whether or not (step S881). When the big hit end designation command reception flag or the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag is set, the set flag is reset (step S882), and the big hit end presentation timer corresponds to the big hit end display time. (Step S883), the effect display device 9 is notified of the big hit end screen (screen for notifying the end of the big hit game) or the small hit end screen (the screen for notifying the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game) ) Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, the VDP 109 is instructed to display a jackpot end screen (screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game).

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the big hit end presentation time has elapsed, the presentation control CPU 101 actually stores the display result 11 designation command in the display result designation command storage area when the small hit game is executed. If it is (step S887), the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a green display color) corresponding to the state after the small hit game (step S887). S888).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S891). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  Note that the gaming state may change when the big hit game ends, but when the gaming state changes, the display state of the background screen on the effect display device 9 in the command analysis process changes the gaming state after the change. The display color is changed according to the

  Further, in this embodiment, the display color of the background screen on the effect display device 9 is changed when the game state is changed and when the small hit game is finished, but the effect control CPU 101 has the game state. Even if it does not change, the display color of the background screen may be changed. For example, in a game state with a probability change state and a low base state (a probability change state based on a sudden big hit), a background screen is displayed every time a decorative symbol change display is executed a predetermined number of times or when a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times. Change the color. When such control is performed, the player has a sense of expectation for a change in the gaming state (for example, transition to a probable change state based on a sudden big hit) or occurrence of a big hit by changing the display color of the background screen. You can make it.

  In addition, regarding the change of the mode (for example, display color) of a background screen, the change method in this embodiment is an example, You may employ | adopt another change method.

  For example, when the jackpot game is over, the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot (the case of the jackpot) based on the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). And the background screen in the effect display device 9 is changed to a mode (aspect A) corresponding to the high probability high base state when it is determined that the big hit game based on the probability variation jackpot has ended.

  Further, when it is determined that the big hit game based on the normal big hit is completed, the background screen in the effect display device 9 is changed to a mode (mode B) corresponding to the low probability high base state. Further, when it is determined that the big hit game based on the small hit or suddenly probable big hit is completed, the background screen in the effect display device 9 is changed to a mode (mode C) corresponding to the high probability low base state. However, when the small hit game is ended, the high probability low base state may not actually be present.

  Next, specific production operations such as a big hit production will be described. FIG. 69 and FIG. 70 are diagrams showing specific examples of effect operations such as during a big hit.

  When the variable display result is 16R big hit, as shown in FIG. 69A, the variable display (fluctuation) of the identification information is performed 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. 69 (B), after reaching the reach state and executing the reach effect, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 69 (C). In FIG. 69B, a reach reach effect of normal reach and a reach effect of super reach are executed corresponding to the variation pattern. In the case of super reach, a reach effect corresponding to the super reach pattern determined in step S913 in FIG. 53A is executed. As the jackpot symbol displayed in FIG. 69C, the symbol determined in step S908 in FIG. 52A is stopped and displayed. Here, the symbols are determined to be even numbers, and “6”, “6”, and “6” are stopped and displayed. In the setting of the big hit symbol determination table of FIG. 52 (B), when the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit, it is easier to determine the odd symbol than when it is 16R non-probable big hit. In addition, regardless of whether the big hit type is 16R non-probable big hit or 16R probable big hit, odd symbols are easily determined in the order that is advantageous to the player (in order of long open time of the big winning opening). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 69 (C), when an even-numbered jackpot symbol is obtained, it is notified that there is a high possibility of a jackpot that is relatively unfavorable for the player.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 69 (D), a display indicating that it has been a big hit is made (step S873 in FIG. 64), and after displaying that it is one round as shown in FIG. 69 (E), 1 As an effect during the round, a battle effect as shown in FIG. 69 (F) is started (step S878 in FIG. 64). This battle effect is executed as a mid-round effect up to three rounds, as shown in FIG. 69 (G). Here, when the big hit type is 16R big hit other than 16R probability variation A big hit, as shown in FIG. 69 (H), an effect is performed in which the ally character (right character) loses to the enemy character (left character). The

  When the big hit type is 16R non-probable B big hit or 16R probable big C big hit after the end of the battle effect, the effect of informing the number of rounds is executed in the fourth to eighth rounds. And when it becomes nine rounds as shown in FIG.69 (I), the big hit effect is started.

  If the jackpot effect pattern α determined in step S923 in FIG. 67 is a jackpot effect pattern α, as shown in FIGS. 70 (A-1), (A-2), and (A-3), a dynamite image is displayed. Is displayed, and an effect of igniting the dynamite lead is executed. Here, if the big hit type is 16R non-probable B big hit, as shown in FIG. 70 (A-4), a display indicating that the fire of the conductor is extinguished is made, and as shown in FIG. 70 (A-5), the big hit is An indication to end the game is displayed, and the jackpot gaming state ends. If the big hit type is 16R probability variation C big hit, as shown in FIG. 70 (C), the dynamite explosion is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 70 (D), the big hit is displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 70 (E) and (F), the subsequent round game is executed, and after the 16th round, as shown in FIG. 70 (G), a display indicating that the big hit is completed is made. The gaming state ends.

  If the big hit effect pattern determined in step S923 in FIG. 67 is the big hit effect pattern β, as shown in FIGS. 70 (B-1), (B-2), and (B-3), the bomb Is displayed, and an effect of igniting the bomb lead is executed. Here, if the big hit type is 16R non-probable B big hit, as shown in FIG. 70 (B-4), a display indicating that the fire of the conductor is extinguished is made, and as shown in FIG. 70 (B-5), the big hit is An indication to end the game is displayed, and the jackpot gaming state ends. If the big hit type is 16R probability variation C big hit, as shown in FIG. 70 (C), a display that the bomb explodes is made, and as shown in FIG. 70 (D), a display that the big hit continues is made. Then, as shown in FIGS. 70 (E) and (F), the subsequent round game is executed, and after the 16th round, as shown in FIG. 70 (G), a display indicating that the big hit is completed is made. The gaming state ends.

  When the big hit type is 16R non-probability B big hit, as shown in FIGS. 70 (A-1) to (A-5) and (B-1) to (B-5) over 9 to 16 rounds. When the big hit effect is executed and the big hit type is 16R probability variation C big hit, during the period when the nine round big winning opening is open for 0.5 seconds, FIGS. 70 (A-1) to (A-3), Big hit effects as shown in (B-1) to (B-3), (C), and (D) are executed.

  When the big hit type is 16R probability variation A big hit, as shown in FIG. 69 (J), an effect that the teammate character (right character) wins the enemy character (left character) is executed. Only when the big hit type is 16R probability variation A big hit, the effect that the teammate character wins the enemy character is executed in this way, so the battle effect gives the longest opening time of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state, and the player It is possible to notify that the 16R probability variation A big hit is the most advantageous big hit.

  In the 4th to 16th rounds after the end of the battle effect, effects such as the notification of the number of rounds as shown in FIGS. 70 (H) and (I) are executed. In the case of 16R probability variation A big hit, the effect during the big hit is not executed. Then, after the 16th round, as shown in FIG. 70 (G), a display to the effect that the big hit is completed is made, and the big hit gaming state is finished.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, even if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is the same, the opening manner of the big winning opening in each big hit gaming state is different. Therefore, the game value obtained in each jackpot type is different, the game is sharpened, and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, even if it is 16R non-probable big hit, the round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is 0.5 seconds (round where no play is obtained) is 16R non-probable A big hit, 12 rounds and beyond, 16R non-probable B The big hit is 9 rounds and after, and the 16R non-probability C big hit is 4 rounds and later, and even within the same 16R non-probable big hit, each game value is different. In addition, even if it is 16R probability variation big hit, the round where the opening time of the big prize opening becomes 0.5 seconds (round where you cannot get out) is 9-11 rounds in 16R probability variation E big hit, 16R probability variation F big hit There are 9 to 15 rounds, and each game value is different even within the same 16R probable big hit. Further, as shown in FIGS. 70 (A-1) to (A-5), (B-1) to (B-5), (C), and (D), which jackpot is suggested ( The effect during the big hit (notifying whether or not the big hit gaming state continues) is executed, so that the player pays attention to the big hit during the game and the interest of the game is improved.

  29 is executed on the main board 31 side, and a winning judgment result command corresponding to the winning judgment result is transmitted. On the presentation control board 80 side, FIG. 56 and FIG. By executing the notice effect determination process, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice type are determined based on the winning determination result command. Thereby, the processing burden of the main board | substrate 31 can be reduced.

  Also, as shown in the notice type selection table of FIG. 60, the notice effect can be executed by a plurality of notice effect forms, and the operation means used in the notice effect form and the notice effect is determined according to the jackpot type. The ratio is different. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest which jackpot will be a big hit depending on which notice effect of the notice effect effect is executed, so that the player will pay attention to the notice effect and the interest of the game improves.

  Also, according to the setting of the big hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. 52 (B), 16R probability variation A big hit> 16R probability variation B big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation D big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R In the order of non-probable variation A big hit> 16R non-probable variation B big hit> 16R non-probable variation C big hit, the big winning symbol is more easily determined from the even number symbol to the odd number symbol. With such a setting, whether the big hit symbol is an odd symbol or an even symbol, which jackpot will be made, that is, whether or not the big hit continues during the big hit effect is notified (16R probability variable big hit and It is possible to indicate whether the big hit is to be notified (whether it will be a 16R non-probable big hit). Further, according to the setting of the super reach pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 53B and 53C, 16R probability variation A big hit> 16R probability variation B big hit> 16R probability variation C big hit> 16R probability variation D big hit> 16R probability variation E big hit> 16R Probability F big hit> 16R non-probability A big hit> 16R non-probable B big hit> 16R non-probable big C big hit> Super reach is more easily determined as super A1 and B1 than super A2 and B2. With such a setting, it is notified which of the big hits depends on whether the super reach becomes the super A1 or the super A2, that is, whether the big hit continues during the big hit production (16R probability variable big hit and It is possible to indicate whether the big hit is to be notified (whether it will be a 16R non-probable big hit). By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to a predetermined effect (big hit symbol and super reach), and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined effect is an effect based on the jackpot symbol or super reach, but the big hit is continued in the big hit effect by a predetermined effect other than these (for example, a notice effect or a variable display effect). It may be suggested whether to be notified or to notify that the big hit ends. Further, in the above embodiment, on the side of the main board 31, it is determined whether the type of reach production is normal reach, super reach A, or super reach B. On the basis of the production control board 80, the super reach A1 or A2 is determined. When the super reach B is decided, the super control B1 or B2 is decided on the production control board 80 side based on the big hit type. did. The type of reach may be determined only on the main board 31 side according to the jackpot type, or the reach type may be determined only on the effect control board 80 side according to the jackpot type. If the reach type is determined according to the jackpot type, the determination method may be arbitrary.

  In addition, depending on the type of super reach and the type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to suggest at which round (timing) the stage of the jackpot production will start, and the player will be paying attention to the predetermined stage, and the interest of the game improves. In addition, depending on the type of super reach and the type of jackpot symbol, it is possible to indicate at which stage the big jackpot will be notified even during the 16R jackpot big jackpot (which 16R probability jackpot will be) Pays attention to the predetermined performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that, in which round (timing) the effect (start timing suggestion effect) suggesting that the effect during the big hit is started and the 16R probability variable big hit, at which stage the big hit will continue to be notified (which 16R The effect that suggests whether or not it will be a promising big hit (specific suggestion effect) was an effect common to certain effects such as the type of super reach and the type of jackpot symbol, but the start timing suggestion effect or the specific number suggestion effect May be executed independently.

  For example, in the start timing suggestion effect, the content of the effect may be determined based on the determination result of which round (timing) the effect during the big hit is started. For example, as in the processing in steps S907 and S908 in FIG. 52A and the processing in steps S912 and S913 in FIG. 53A, the contents of the production differ depending on which 16R non-probable big hit is the big hit type. May be determined. When the predetermined effect is an effect based on the type of super reach or the type of jackpot symbol, the start timing suggestion effect may be a step-up effect or a button effect using the operation button 150. Depending on the number of steps for the step-up effect, and for the button effect, a round in which the effect during the big hit is started according to the character or character color displayed when the operation button 150 is pressed. It only has to be different. Further, when the predetermined effect is executed during variable display, the start timing suggesting effect may be executed during the big hit.

  In addition, in the specific number suggestion effect, the content of the effect is determined based on the determination result of which stage the big hit will continue in 16R probability variation big hit (which 16R probability variation big hit will be). That's fine. For example, as shown in the processing in steps S907 and S908 in FIG. 52A and the processing in steps S912 and S913 in FIG. 53A, the contents of the effect are different at different ratios depending on which 16R probability big hit is the big hit type. It only has to be decided. When the predetermined effect is an effect based on the type of super reach, the type of jackpot symbol, or the like, the specific number suggesting effect may be a step-up effect or a button effect using the operation button 150. In the case of a step-up effect, it is notified that the jackpot will continue depending on the number of steps, and in the case of a button effect, depending on the character or character color displayed when the operation button 150 is pressed. It is sufficient that the timing is different. Further, when the predetermined effect is executed during variable display, the specified number of times suggestion effects may be executed during the big hit.

  The contents of the start timing suggestion effect and the specific number of times suggestion effects are arbitrary, and are executed during variable display or in a big hit game state, and each can be identified using sound, images (including characters and characters), lamps, and the like. Any production can be used.

  Further, in the setting of the big hit type determination table shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), “16R non-probability A big hit”, “16R non-probable B big hit”, and “16R non-probable B big hit” are determined. The ratios are all equally 7/50 (1: 1: 1), and the ratios determined as “16R accuracy variation B big hit”, “16R accuracy variation C big hit”, and “16R accuracy variation C big hit” are 3/50, 9/50, 3/50 (1: 3: 1). With such a setting, according to the round in which the opening time of the big winning opening is shortened, it is possible to vary the ratio of notifying that the big hit gaming state continues in the big hit middle effect. Specifically, when the number of rounds in which the opening time of the big winning opening is shortened is 9 rounds, the ratio of the probability variation big hit (16R probability variation C big hit) is increased, so that the big hit gaming state continues in the big hit middle performance. It is possible to increase the rate at which notification is made. It should be noted that “16R non-probable B big hit”, “16R non-probable B big hit”, “16R non-probable B big hit”, “16R non-probable B big hit”, “16R non-prob. Depending on the round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is shortened by changing the decision ratio of “C jackpot”, etc., the ratio of being notified that the big hit gaming state continues in the big hit performance will be changed. Also good. In other words, by changing the selection ratio of each jackpot type, the ratio of notification that the jackpot gaming state continues in the jackpot effect is arbitrarily changed according to the round in which the opening time of the jackpot is shortened. be able to.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the notice effect determining means determines to execute the notice effect, and then the predetermined condition (for example, the first notice effect or the second notice effect ends). (E.g., the portion of step S820 in the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of S820), so that the notice effect has already been executed. It is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive feeling of expectation or confusing the player by executing the notice effect based on the other on-hold memory in duplicate.

  Further, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that all the variation displays executed until the variation display based on the hold storage is started becomes “non-reach” in the winning determination. The pre-reading notice (notice effect) is executed on the condition that Therefore, reach effect during pre-reading notice (notice effect) without performing complicated processing to change the change pattern and the table for selecting the change pattern (variation pattern type determination table and change pattern determination table) etc. It is possible to prevent a situation where the display interrupts and the continuity of the pre-reading notice (notice effect) is impaired. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be increased without complicating the process of determining the variation pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the high base state (probability change state or short time state), control is performed so as to limit the execution of winning determination based on starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 ( (See FIG. 56). By making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol will be a big hit during the high base state, the second display is performed while stocking the variable display of the first special symbol determined to be a big hit. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the special symbol from being continuously executed, and to prevent excessive stimulation of the player's gambling feeling.

  For example, as in this embodiment, a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, and after the big hit game is finished, a transition is made to a high base state (probability variation state or short time state), and the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. In this case, if the pre-reading notice (notice effect) is configured to be executable, the pre-reading notice is executed based on the fact that the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 during the big hit game or the high base state. Then, the player recognizes that the variation display result of the first special symbol is likely to be a big hit. In this embodiment, when the game shifts to the high base state after the big hit game is finished, the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 becomes easy and the change display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. From the above, continuously displaying the variable display of the second special symbol so that the start winning to the second starting winning port 14 is not interrupted while the reserved memory which becomes a big hit is left for the first special symbol. Can do. In other words, it becomes possible to continue the game while stocking the jackpot that was recognized by executing the prefetching notice, and it acts as a stock effect indicating that the prefetching notice stocks the jackpot. End up. Then, if there is a big hit for the second special symbol without interrupting the display of the fluctuation of the second special symbol, it will be confirmed that it will be a continuous big hit together with the big hit for the first special symbol in the stock state. Resulting in. In this way, if the reserved memory for the second special symbol is not interrupted, the game can be continued with a big hit if the gaming state is a high base state. A situation will occur where the heart is beaten more than necessary. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player's gambling is required by making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the big hit gaming state or the high base state. It is preventing the increase.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on the start winning at the first start winning opening 13, the second winning based on the start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 is performed. It is decided to make a small hit at a high rate as compared with the case of executing the special symbol variation display. In this way, by suppressing the occurrence frequency of the small hit game based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, it was a small hit game despite expecting a sudden probability change big hit game in the high base state. It is possible to suppress a situation in which the situation that discourages and discourages the player occurs more than necessary, and a situation in which the player suffers more than necessary can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the variation pattern type determination table for detachment to change the variation pattern type of the decorative pattern, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach, and the super reach. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types including a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern accompanied by. Then, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined from the variation patterns included in the determined variation pattern type. Then, in the variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B for detachment, a common determination value (230˜) is used for a variation pattern type (super CA2-7) including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. 251). In addition, in the variation pattern type table for losing used 135A and 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state, it is common to the non-reach variation pattern type (non-reach CA2-1) regardless of the total number of pending storage. Determination values (1 to 79) are assigned. Therefore, in the case where a pre-reading notice (notice effect) is executed based on the determination that the super reach is reached, it is possible to prevent inconsistencies depending on the number of reserved memories. In addition, the distribution of the variation pattern with super reach and other variation patterns can be easily changed at the design stage. In addition, since the reach determination executed at a different rate according to the number of holds is not performed separately from the determination of the variation pattern type, the reliability of the occurrence frequency of the notice effect can be ensured.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, in the case of 16R non-probable big hit, after the opening time becomes 0.5 seconds, the big hit gaming state is finished as it is, and in 16R non-probable big hit, the opening time is 0. Although it has been described that the release time returns to 30 seconds and the big hit gaming state continues after 5 seconds, even if the 16R non-probable big hit, the release time returns to 30 seconds and the big hit gaming state continues. There may be a thing, and even if it is 16R probability variation big hit, there may be a thing that the big hit gaming state ends without the release time returning to 30 seconds. That is, whether or not the fact that the big hit continues is notified in the big hit production effect corresponds to whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is only necessary to provide a plurality of types of jackpots in which the present invention can be configured.

  In addition, the number of rounds of big hits excluding suddenly probable big hits was 16 rounds, but it may be other than 16 rounds. In addition to the big hits other than 16 rounds, the number of rounds is different (other than 2, 16 rounds) There may be.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12C and 12D, in 12 rounds of 16R probability variation B big hit, it is released 5 times in 0.5 seconds and then once in 25 seconds like 16R non-probable big hit A. Explained as what to do. In other words, the total period of 12 rounds per 16R probability variation B jackpot was adjusted to 30 seconds as in the other rounds. It is not limited to this, and 12 rounds of 16R probability variation B jackpot may be ended after being released 5 times in 0.5 seconds, and may be shifted to the next round (opening time from the next round is 30 seconds). . Similarly, the 9 rounds of 16R probability variation C jackpot may be ended after being released 8 times in 0.5 seconds, and may be shifted to the next round (the release time from the next round is 30 seconds). Four rounds of 16R probability variation D jackpot may be ended after being released 13 times in 0.5 seconds, and may be shifted to the next round (the release time from the next round is 30 seconds). In addition, 12 rounds of 16R probability variation B jackpot, 9 rounds of 16R probability variation C jackpot, and 4 rounds of 16R probability variation C jackpot are 30 seconds including the period of closing the grand prize winning opening, but the period that is open is It may be 30 seconds.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit type is determined by one process using the big hit type determination table shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. The big hit type or the number of big hit rounds may be determined in a plurality of stages. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to finely adjust the appearance rate of each jackpot and to add or delete jackpot types.

  In this embodiment, the color of the character image or the pattern of clothing is changed when the type of notice is different. However, the kind of notice is different depending on the character image itself, or the size of the character image is different. Depending on the type of notice, the notice type may be different. Further, the notice type may be varied depending on the displayed message, or the notice type may be varied depending on the output sound.

  Further, in this embodiment, when determining whether or not to execute the notice effect, the kind and operation means of the notice effect are determined, and the determined kind and operation means of the notice effect are determined over a plurality of variations. After determining whether or not to execute the notice effect, each time the variable display is started, the type and operation means of the notice effect are determined each time, and the variable display is determined. The type of notice effect or the operation means may be used.

  Further, in addition to executing the effect illustrated in FIG. 48 as an effect based on the determination result at the time of winning a prize, a general notice effect (for example, executing the notice effect based on the display result at the start of fluctuation of identification information) It may be determined whether or not to perform, and may be executed as an effect to be executed according to the determination result.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect is also executed during the change (during variable display) based on the hold storage (specifically, the value of the random number as the numerical data) that is the determination target in the winning determination process. However, the notice effect may be executed until the change based on the hold memory immediately before the hold memory, and the notice effect may not be executed during the change based on the hold memory that is the determination target.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 always transmits a winning determination result designation command when a start winning occurs, and whether or not the presentation control microcomputer 100 is in the high base state. (See FIG. 56), and in the high base state, control is performed so that the first notice effect is not performed even when the first prize determination result designation command is received, and the low base state If it is, control is performed so that the second notice effect is not performed even when the second winning determination result designation command is received, but the game control microcomputer 560 is in the high base state. In this case, the first winning determination result specifying command may not be transmitted, or the second winning determination result specifying command may not be transmitted in the low base state. In this case, for example, in the first start port switch passing process (see FIG. 26), if the hourly flag is set, the winning determination process in step S217A is not executed. Further, in the second start port switch passing process (see FIG. 27), the winning determination process of step S217B is executed on condition that the hourly flag is not set.

  In this embodiment, in the winning determination process, a threshold is set, and the type of the winning determination result command is determined based on the set threshold, but the variation pattern type determination random number value and the variation The type of winning determination result command may be determined by comparing with a set value in a table in which a numerical range corresponding to the pattern type is set.

  Further, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, during the big hit game, the winning determination process based on the first start winning may not be executed. In that case, for example, in the process shown in FIG. 26, on condition that the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state), the process of step S217A is performed. Do not execute.

  Alternatively, the winning determination process may not be executed while the variation of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 92 to 108 times) after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the gaming state when the winning determination process is executed may be different from the gaming state when the variable display is actually started. For example, super reach is executed in the high base state. In spite of being determined in the winning determination process, there is a possibility that normal reach will be executed when variable display is actually performed. However, after the big hit game ends, the identification information fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 92 If it is configured so that the winning determination process is not executed during (~ 108 times), such a situation can be prevented from occurring.

  In addition, when the winning determination process determines that it is a big hit or a small win, a winning determination result designation command indicating the type of the big win is transmitted, and when it is determined that it is out of the range, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is included. A winning determination result designation command that can specify the range (corresponding to the determined variation pattern type) is sent, but even if it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is included It is also possible to transmit a winning determination result specifying command that can specify a range (corresponding to the determined variation pattern type).

  Winning determination result capable of specifying a range (corresponding to the determined variation pattern type) including the random value for variation pattern type determination even when the game control microcomputer 560 is determined to be a big hit or a small hit A designated command may be transmitted. In this way, for example, when the production control microcomputer 100 is configured to notify that it will become super reach regardless of the big hit / loss, it is easy to determine whether or not to become super reach. become.

  In this embodiment, two special symbol displays are provided, but this embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with one special symbol display. However, in the gaming machine provided with one special symbol display, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the small hit probability is made different according to the variation of the special symbol to be started. Instead, for example, the small hit probability may be varied according to the winning start winning opening (for example, the small hit probability based on having won the first starting opening is increased).

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound 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. 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.

  Further, the control means mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board executes the notice effect determination process (see FIG. 44) or the stop symbol determination process (step S821 in FIG. 51, etc.). And a command capable of specifying the determination result is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a notice effect and a variation display of the symbol (particularly, stop) based on the received command. Symbol derivation display) may be executed.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14), the execution condition of variable display is established, A plurality of types of identification information (for example, a state in which neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed and the game state is not a big hit gaming state) is established. For example, a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display unit 8a and a second special symbol display unit 8b) that displays and displays a display result after starting variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is provided. The variable winning device (for example, the special variable winning ball device 20) is opened when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display portion becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, the big hit symbol). Ru A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a round game is executed as a specific number of times (for example, 16 times) as the specific gaming state. The first specific game state to be executed (for example, the 16R uncertain change A big hit game state) and the round game are executed for the special number of times, and the first specific game state is the release of the variable winning device in the round game The number of times (the number of times that the closed state is opened in one round: it may be regarded as the number of times that the closed state is opened in the specific gaming state), or the opening time of the variable prize-winning device (period in which the game is open) ) In which at least one of them is different (for example, a big hit gaming state of 16R probability variation B big hit), and the variable input Variable prize-winning device control means for controlling the opening of the device (for example, a part for executing steps S305 and S306 in the game control microcomputer 560) and numerical data (for example, random R) when the game medium passes through the starting area. Or random 1) (for example, a part of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processes of steps S214A and S214B), and numerical data extracted by the extraction means is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). ) In the limit storage unit (for example, the first storage buffer and the second storage buffer) and the numerical value stored in the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied. Whether to control to the specific gaming state based on the data, and to control to the specific gaming state A pre-determining means (for example, a game) that determines whether to control the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. Based on the result of determination by the pre-decision unit) and variable display execution means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 for performing variable display of the identification information) based on the determination result by the pre-decision means. In step S801, S802, and S803) and whether the game medium is controlled to the specific gaming state based on the numerical data extracted by the extracting means when the game medium passes through the starting area. And when controlling to the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state Starting time determination means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processing of steps S217A and S217B) that determines whether or not the shift is controlled, and the first specific game state is the variable A round game in which the variable prize-winning device is opened is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) in a first opening pattern (for example, an opening mode in which a large winning opening is opened for 30 seconds per round) by the winning device control means, After reaching the above, the round game in which the variable winning device is opened in the second opening pattern (for example, an opening mode in which the big winning opening is opened for 0.5 second for one round) is shorter than the first opening pattern. A specific number of times (for example, eight times) until the number of times is reached is executed, and the second specific gaming state is sent to the variable winning device control means. The round game in which the variable winning device is released with the first release pattern is executed the predetermined number of times, and the round game after the predetermined number of times is reached (for example, 9 rounds), the specific number of times with the second release pattern. After the variable winning device is released and the round game is finished, the round game in which the variable winning device is released in the first opening pattern is executed until the special number of times is reached, and during the specific gaming state, After the variable winning device control means executes a round game up to a predetermined number of rounds in the first opening pattern, the variable winning device control means opens or releases the variable winning device with the second opening pattern. Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control micro) for executing a specific effect (for example, a big hit effect) The computer 100 further includes a portion for executing the processes of steps S1934 and S1939. The specific effect executing means in the first specific game state has a first specific effect (for example, FIG. 70A-4) as the specific effect. ), (A-5) or (B-4), as shown in (B-5), a big hit effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state) is executed, and in the second specific gaming state, As the specific effect, a second specific effect different from the first specific effect (for example, a big hit effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state continues as shown in FIGS. 70C and 70D) is executed. Numerical data used in the determination by the start time determination means based on the determination that the start time determination means is controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state When the variable display of the identification information that is executed before the variable display of the identification information based on is being executed, it is controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state, Further, a notice effect control means (for example, a part of steps S821, S860, and S861 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that performs control for executing the notice effect that is notified by the notice effect mode is further provided. Good.
According to such a configuration, even if the number of round games in the specific game state is the same, the game value obtained is different, so that the game is sharp and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since it is possible to suggest which specific gaming state is caused by the specific effect, the player comes to focus on the specific effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

Based on the determination result by the prior determination unit, the numerical data stored in the holding storage unit and a determination value table in which variable display pattern determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, misalignment) Variable pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B), and variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information (for example, a part for executing steps S97 and S98 in the game control microcomputer 560). In addition, the start time determination means further determines whether or not a specific pattern determination value assigned to a specific variable display pattern among the variable display pattern determination values when the control state is not controlled to the specific gaming state. (For example, the step in the game control microcomputer 560 The part for executing the processing of S226 to S228), the notice effect control means performs control for executing the notice effect based on the fact that the start time judging means has determined that it matches the specific pattern determination value. Further (for example, the portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S6006 to S6008), in the determination value table, the specific pattern determination value is commonly assigned regardless of the number of reserved storage (for example, As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, regardless of whether the total pending storage number is 0 to 2 or 3 or more, the variation pattern type (super CA2- 7) is assigned a judgment value in the range of 230 to 251), except for the specific variable display pattern The variable display pattern determination value is assigned differently depending on the number of the reserved storage (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, a variation pattern with non-reach other than super reach and normal reach). A different determination value may be assigned to the variation pattern type including “0” depending on whether the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 or 3 or more).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the situation in which the operation rate of variable display decreases.

The notice effect control means includes notice effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of S6006), and the notice effect determination means executes the notice effect. After the decision is made, prohibiting means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100) prohibits execution of the notice effect until a predetermined condition (for example, the end of the first notice effect or the second notice effect) is established. A portion for executing the processing of S820 may be further provided.
According to such a configuration, although the notice effect is already executed, the notice effect based on another hold memory is executed repeatedly to give the player an excessive expectation or It can be prevented from being confused.

  The present invention starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that a variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area, and the display result is derived and displayed. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with a display unit.

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

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A first variable display means and a second variable display for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the establishment of a start condition permitting the start of variable display after the game medium passes through the start area. Means for performing variable display of the identification information in the second variable display means over variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means, and performing the first variable display means or the second variable display. When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, the state is shifted to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the special gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state after the end of the specific gaming state. A gaming machine to be transferred,
An extraction means for extracting a variable display determining random number for determining a variable display pattern when a game medium passes through the start area;
For the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the start area, the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means is stored as a reserved storage up to a predetermined upper limit. Holding storage means;
Based on the establishment of the start condition, the number of reserved storage stored by the storage unit when the start condition is satisfied, the value of the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit, and a plurality of types Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern based on a determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern of
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means;
When the game medium passes through the start area, a plurality of types of variable display patterns of the identification information are displayed based on the variable display determination random number value extracted by the extraction means and the determination value. Start determination means for determining whether or not a specific variable display pattern of the patterns is obtained;
When it is determined by the start determination means that the specific variable display pattern is obtained, the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect before the start condition of the variable display of the identification information as the determination target is satisfied. And
At least a part of the determination value corresponding to the non-specific variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established is the non-specific variable display regardless of the number of reserved memories stored by the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied. The same judgment value is set to be a pattern,
The specific effect execution means is extracted by the extraction means for all variable display of the identification information before the start condition of the variable display of the identification information as the determination target by the start determination means is satisfied. When it is determined that the variable display determination random number value matches the same determination value, the specific effect is executed, and based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area during the special gaming state. Without performing the specific effect with the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means performed as the determination target;
The specific gaming state has a plurality of types,
While the variable display is performed by the first variable display means and when the variable display is performed by the second variable display means, the game is shifted to the specific gaming state at the same rate, while the plurality of types of the different game states are performed at different rates. A gaming machine characterized by shifting to a specific gaming state.

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