JP5394519B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that starts variable display of identification information and derives and displays a display result. When a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the gaming state is compared with the normal state. A variable winning device that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player and changes from a second state that is disadvantageous to the player to a first state that is advantageous to the player in the specific gaming state, and has a predetermined transition condition When established, the present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a special gaming state in which the gaming state is more easily shifted to a specific gaming state than in a normal state.

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

  The game value means the right for the variable winning device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine to be advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball or to be advantageous for a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a winning ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the variable winning device is released a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of variable prize winning devices, the variable prize winning device is closed. The number of times the variable winning device is released is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the variable winning device is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number. Hereinafter, the opening period of each variable winning device may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In addition, when a special condition is established such that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display section, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state thereafter. Some are configured to shift to a probable state that is advantageous to an easy player.

  In addition, when an effect that makes it difficult to grasp whether the state is a probability variation state or a normal state is being executed, the big winning device has a short open period (referred to as a sudden probability variation big hit) or a small amount similar to a sudden probability variation big hit. There is a gaming machine that is configured to shift to a state in which it is difficult to grasp whether or not it is in a probable variation state when a hit occurs, but an effect that can be guessed to some extent (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-151970 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when an effect that is difficult to grasp whether the state is a probability variation state or a normal state is being executed, the same is true regardless of when sudden probability variation big hit or small hit occurs. Then, the state is shifted to a predetermined production state. As a result, the player pays attention to the state of the performance after the sudden probability big hit or small hit that occurred in a state where it is difficult to grasp whether it is a probability change state or a normal state, but whether it is a probability change state or a normal state It is not possible to attract the player's attention during the period from when the execution of the production that is difficult to grasp is started until the sudden change big hit or small hit occurs.

  Thus, the present invention has decided to control the variable winning device to a specific gaming state in which the period in which the player is in a state advantageous to the player is short, or to control to a gaming state similar to such a specific gaming state. In a gaming machine that is configured to be shifted to a common performance state based on the game, the game machine is controlled to a specific game state in which the variable winning device is in a state advantageous to the player after the common performance is started. Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to attract the player's attention during a period until it is decided to control the game state similar to the specific game state.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a player can play a predetermined game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and a variable display start condition (for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol). When any variable display is not executed and is not a big hit gaming state), variable display of identification information (for example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is started and the display result is displayed. A variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display unit 8a and a second special symbol display unit 8b) for derivation display is provided, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is displayed on the variable display unit (for example, a first display unit). When the special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) are derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal state. ,specific A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) that is controlled from a second state that is disadvantageous to the player in the technical state to a first state that is advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state Is a special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is easier to shift to a specific gaming state than when it is in a normal state, where the variable winning device is controlled to the first state. The first specified gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit or a probable big hit) that is a first period (for example, 15 rounds with 1 round 29 seconds released), and the variable winning device is controlled to the first state The second specific gaming state (for example, a big hit based on a sudden probability change big hit) that is a second period (for example, two rounds with one round 0.1 seconds open) that is shorter than the first period The gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state when the second specific gaming state is completed, and the variable winning device is controlled to the first state for the second period, but the gaming state is controlled to the first state. It is possible to control to a special gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that does not change from the state before being played, and whether to control to a specific gaming state based on the establishment of the start condition and the special gaming state Whether or not to control is determined before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, and when it is determined to control to the specific gaming state, it is controlled to either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state Based on the determination of the prior determination means (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S61, S62, S73 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the determination of the prior determination means After the game is controlled to the second specific game state and after the special game state is controlled, the effect is shifted to the common effect mode in which it is difficult to recognize whether the game state is the special game state or not. When the mode is shifted to the common effect mode by the mode transition means (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S823 to S824, S890 to S894, S911 to S913, and S911A in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the effect mode transition means. Counting means that counts the number of times of variable display of the identification information executed after the transition to the common effect mode (for example, the processing of steps S8301, S8302, and S810 in the effect control microcomputer 100). The part to be executed) and the state of the production are in the common production mode The gaming state is set to the special gaming state at a predetermined rate on the condition that it is controlled to the special gaming state based on the decision to control to the second specific gaming state or the special gaming state by the fixing means. An informing means for informing a certain effect (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S8304, S8305, S8333, S8334, S8337 to S8341, S872 to S875 in the effect controlling microcomputer 100) and the effect state are common effect modes. The time elapsed or identified by the counting means based on the fact that it has been decided to control to the second specific gaming state by the pre-decision means when the notice means has not yet been given since the transition to Initializing means for initializing the number of variable display of information (for example, a microcomputer for effect control) And the notification means is a portion of the elapsed time or the identification information counted by the counting means for the proportion of the notification that the gaming state is the special gaming state, and the processing of steps S8342, S8343, and S8343A in FIG. It differs according to the number of variable displays (see FIGS. 45 and 55).
According to such a configuration, after starting a common performance, control is made to a specific gaming state in which the variable winning device is in a state advantageous to the player, or similar to such a specific gaming state. The player's attention can also be gathered in the elapsed time until the decision to control the game state or the number of variable displays. In addition, when the notification state has not yet been notified after the state of the effect shifts to the common effect mode, the counting is based on the fact that the prior determination unit has decided to control the second specific gaming state. Since the initialization means for initializing the elapsed time counted by the means or the number of times of variable display of the identification information is provided, it is possible to give interest to the common effect mode.

Notification prohibiting means for prohibiting notification by the notification means (for example, effect control based on the fact that the elapsed time counted by the counting means has passed a predetermined time or the number of times of variable display of the identification information exceeds the predetermined number of times. A part for executing the processing of steps S8332 and S8332A in the microcomputer 100 for use.
According to such a configuration, since the player wants to be notified before the notification by the notification means is prohibited, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

Storage means (for example, in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100) stores data that can specify whether the trigger that the effect mode transition means has shifted to the common effect mode is the second specific game state or the special game state. A special game state whether the notification means is determined to be controlled to the second specific game state by the predetermining means when the state of the effect is the common effect mode It may be configured to perform notification in a different manner depending on the combination of whether the control is determined to be controlled and the trigger specified by the data stored in the storage means (see FIG. 46).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by increasing the types of notifications.

The winning counting means for counting the number of game media won in the variable winning device (for example, the portion for executing the processing of steps S1903 and S1907 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the number of gaming media counted by the winning counting means are as follows. It is determined that the number of game media is equal to or greater than the predetermined number by determination means for determining whether or not the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the process of step S1908). When this is the case, it is possible to extend the period during which the common effect is executed, or to increase the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information for executing the common effect (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100). Steps S1909 and S1909A).
According to such a configuration, since the player who desires to be notified tries to win the game medium in the variable winning device, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 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 explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. 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 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 a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a probability variation latent production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a probability change latency production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a probability change latency production. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production 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 explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. 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 process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a probability change effect production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for determining the alerting | reporting aspect in a probability change confirmation production. It is a flowchart which shows a probable change definite effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a probability change effect production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a probable change definite effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer executes the effect display using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. 2 When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the special symbol display device 8b, the effect display is executed using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. It becomes easy to grasp.

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 (the game ball may pass through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14), and the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0). The variable display time (variable time) is started based on the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed. ), The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long and the number of times of opening is increased.

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

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

  In addition, the 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. (In other words, the digestion of the stored memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a winning and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

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

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays decorative symbols is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a 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 that are selectively processed 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 a decorative symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

  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 response to 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 “2”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “suddenly probable big hit”. In the same way as in the case of, after the decorative symbols are variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “2”, which is the 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. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach pattern are used as the variation patterns 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. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where 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. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -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. 6, 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. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation 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, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, 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 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. 7 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 specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip 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 a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (1) a big hit type determination random number and (4) a normal symbol determination random number. 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. 8A 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 value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C 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. 8B 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. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas the small hit determination table is used. In the case where the determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a 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.

  It should be noted that the small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be determined when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In that 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. When the game state is a high base state, a small hit is generated, and when the stage is configured to cause the player to guess whether or not the high base state is reached, the current gaming state is Even though it is in a high base state, it makes the player feel annoying. However, if it is configured so that a small hit does not occur during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is a high base state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and whether or not the probability change state is more than necessary. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot” based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”.

  Normally, the big hit is a big hit in which the number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state is allowed (for example, 15 times), and when the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is changed to the short time state. The probabilistic big hit is a big hit that allows a large number of times (for example, 15 times) the number of times that the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state, and changes the gaming state to the probable state when the big hit gaming state ends. Suddenly probable big hits are big hits in the big hit gaming state where the number of opening of the big prize opening is small and the opening time of the big winning opening is very short (for example, the opening time is 0.1 seconds and the number of times of opening is twice). It is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the game to the probability changing state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed to the certainty state). Hereinafter, the sudden probability change big hit may be referred to as a sudden big hit or two rounds (2R) big hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an example, the stop symbol of the special symbol of sudden probability change big hit is “3”, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “7” when the positive bonus hits, and the special symbol when the big hit is normal The stop symbol of is “5”. That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

  FIG. 9 (A) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). A big hit type determination table (for a first special symbol at a low probability) is shown. FIG. 9B 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 second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). A big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown.

  In the high base state, there are more opportunities for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13, so the second special symbol shown in FIG. There are many occasions where the big hit type determination table for use is used. Further, in the low base state, there is no opportunity for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14, so the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A is used.

  In addition, only when the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A is used, it may be assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit”, and the big hit for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B When the type determination table is used, it is not distributed to “suddenly probable big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the first special symbol variation display is performed). Even when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, it may be distributed 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.

  In addition, when a special symbol stop symbol is determined using a predetermined random number, and a jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type, one symbol or a plurality of symbols may be determined. 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.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 10, after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, the game state is controlled to the probability change state and the low base state. After the big hit game based on the probability change big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state and the high base state. After the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (non-probability changing state) and the high base state (however, until the end of the short-time state).

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds of jackpot game executed when a sudden odd jackpot occurs suddenly is 2. However, if the open time of each round is extremely short, the number of rounds is larger than 2 rounds. Good. For example, it may be the same as the number of rounds of a big hit game that is executed when a normal big hit or a probable big hit occurs.

  11A to 11C 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. 11A used when the big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, and FIG. 11B 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. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, the random pattern random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit. 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. 11D 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. 11D, 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. .

  12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation. FIG. 12A 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 3. FIG. 12B 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. 12C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving 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. 12, the different variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C 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. 12C, 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 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 are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, 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 an outbreak variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is used. 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. 12B 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. 12A is used. As shown in FIG. 12, 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. 12B, 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.

  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.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, 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 specific 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 memory number, the second hold memory number, the combined hold memory number), the common determination value (FIG. 12). In the example shown in (A) and (B), 1 to 79) are allocated. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit 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.

  13A and 13B 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. 13A, 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). In the hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 13B, the variation pattern type includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. Are classified into special CA4-2. In FIG. 13B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip 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 specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 is the special PG 1-2 accompanied by the specific effect. The special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. 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.

  FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of special symbols. (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. 6, 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 8C05 (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 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specifying 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.

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

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

  Commands A001 to A003 (H) are presentation control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a 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.

  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.

  Command A 400 (H) is an effect control command (a grand prize opening prize designation command) indicating that a prize has been won (a prize for one game ball).

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

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (additional pending storage number addition designation command) that designates that the total pending storage number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, the case where an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased is transmitted for the total reserved memory number, but an effect control command for designating the reserved memory number itself is transmitted. You may make it do.

  Further, for example, separate presentation control commands (holding memory number designation commands) may be transmitted when the first holding memory number is designated and when the second holding memory number is designated. In this case, for example, as a reserved memory number designation command, a value that can specify the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number as MODE data (for example, “C0 (H) when designating the first reserved memory number) ”And“ C1 (H) ”in the case of designating the second reserved memory number), an effect control command in which the value of the reserved memory number is set as EXT data 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 effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. 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 specifying command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. 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 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). Further, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  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)) Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. 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).

  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 is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special 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. 18 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S321. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S211A). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212A). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S211B.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213A) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214A).

  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. 19) (step S215A). . In the process of step S215A, 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. 19 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. 19, 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. Further, a counter for generating a software random number and a reserved storage number counter are also formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a by 1 (step S216A). Further, control is performed to transmit a total pending storage number addition designation command (step S217A).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212B). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213B) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214B).

  In addition, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S215B). As shown in FIG. 19, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number are secured in the second reserved memory buffer. In the process of step S215B, the CPU 56 stores a value in a storage area corresponding to the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the second reserved storage buffer.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the second special symbol storage memory display 18b by 1 (step S216B). Further, control is performed to transmit a total pending storage number addition designation command (step S217B).

  20 and 21 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. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  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 S57).

  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 determining random number) from the random number buffer area and determines whether or not to make a jackpot. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 8) set in the jackpot determination table (step S61). The CPU 56 reads out the big hit determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B 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 jackpot determination (processing for comparing the value of the random number for determining the jackpot with the jackpot determination value) is performed.

  When the gaming state is a probabilistic change state (high probability state), the probability that a big hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability changing state (normal game state and short-time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are changed There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state 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. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit.

  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 determined to be a big hit, 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.

  When it is confirmed in step S61 that the value of random R (random number for jackpot determination) does not match any jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). ) Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines to win a special symbol. 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. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (FIG. 8B) ( The first special symbol) is used to decide whether or not to make a small hit. 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. .

  Then, when the value of the big hit determination random number coincides with any of the small hit determination values (step S62), that is, when it is determined to be the small hit, the CPU 56 determines that it is a small hit. The small hit flag shown is set (step S63), and the process 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. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch pass 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.

  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 “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” which is the off symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “normal jackpot” is determined, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol “2” 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. 22 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. 11 (A) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) 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). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 11D as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern 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 decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. 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. 12A) 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 pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 12B )) 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. 12C) as a table used for determining 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. 12B 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. 12C 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. 14). 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. 12C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (FIG. 12B ))) 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. 12A) 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. 13) 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. 14) 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 specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of determining the variation pattern type regardless of the reach, it is first determined whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. Good. 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, a non-reach variation pattern type determination table (including non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 variation pattern types shown in FIG. 12) and a reach variation pattern type determination table (FIG. 12). 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. In this case, for example, in determining whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range in the reach determination table. It may be determined in advance whether or not to reach by determining whether or not.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 15) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. Then, when neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  In step S116, 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 5 designation command (step S117). 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 S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display by 1 (step S119). Further, control is performed to transmit a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S120). In the process of step S119, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a by 1 and the special symbol pointer becomes “second”. ", The number of lighting of the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b is decreased by one. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S121).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125). When the variable time timer times out (step S126), the special symbol stop time symbol is derived and displayed (step S127), and the effect control is performed. Control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the microcomputer 100 (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. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 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). .

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S138). 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). In the process of S138, the CPU 56 sets 15 times when the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and sets twice when the big hit type is a sudden big odd hit.

  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 not set, the process proceeds to step S147. When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 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 the low probability state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (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, the number of times of opening (specifically, twice) is set in the number of times of opening 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. 26 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

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

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415). In the process of step S406, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to 29 seconds when the type of big hit is a normal big hit or a probability variable big hit, and according to 0.1 seconds when it is suddenly a probable big hit. Set the value.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S422). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, control is performed to transmit a special winning opening prize designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S423). Also, 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 S424). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S425). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S422 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (step). S426). Then, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0 (step S427).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S430). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed) ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S431). 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 winning prize control timer (step S432), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set as the winning prize opening The value is updated according to the pre-release process (step S305) (step S433).

  If the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S434).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 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). In the process of step S162, the CPU 56 normally sends a jackpot end 1 designation command if it is a big hit, sends a jackpot end 2 designation command if it is a probable big hit, and suddenly a probable big hit Is transmitted with a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (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, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” or “03”. It is determined by confirming. 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, 50) 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 checks whether the type of jackpot is a probable big hit or a normal jackpot. If the big hit type is a probabilistic big hit or a normal big hit, a time reduction flag is set (step S172). If the big hit type is not a probable big hit or a normal big hit (a sudden probable big hit), the time reduction flag is reset (step S173). By such control, when the big hit game based on the probability big hit is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state (which is also a short time state), and when the big hit game based on the normal big hit is finished, the gaming state is changed to the short time state. The game state is shifted to the probability change state (not the time-short state) when the big hit game based on the probability change big hit is terminated.

  The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. The hour / short flag is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 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. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether the normal symbol variation display result is more favorable 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. That is, the state in which the time reduction state is set is the high base state.

  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 is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high probability state designation command. When the probability variation flag is not set, control for transmitting a low probability state 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. 25) 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).

  In the small hit release pre-processing, the small hit open process, and the small hit end process in steps S308 to S310, the CPU 56 performs the same control as the big hit release pre-process, the big hit open process, and the big hit end process in steps S305 to S307. .

  However, in the case of the small hit game, the number of rounds is two rounds as in the case of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit. Also, the opening time is short as in the case of a big hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit.

  Further, when the small hit game ends, the CPU 56 does not execute control for changing the game state. That is, the processing for setting or resetting the time reduction flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a short-time state (a state where the short-time flag is set), the short-time state is maintained after the small hit game ends. Also, the processing for setting or resetting the probability variation flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a probability variation state (a state where the probability variation flag is set), the probability variation state is maintained after the small hit game is ended.

  Next, the probability variation latent effect as a common effect that is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game state is the probability variation state will be described. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the probability variation latency effect. Note that “common” in a common effect means that the effect based on the sudden probability variation big hit and the effect based on the small hit are common.

  When a sudden odd-change big hit occurs and when a small hit occurs (specifically, when a big hit game based on a sudden odd-change big hit ends or when a small hit game ends), the state of the performance is a probable latency Enter mode. The effect in the probability variation latent mode is, for example, an effect of setting the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 to yellow.

  In the probability variation state, the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is, for example, red. In the normal state (non-probability change state), the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is, for example, blue.

  However, the effect in the probability change latency mode by making the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 different from the color tone in the probability change state is an example, and it is difficult to recognize whether or not the game state is the probability change state. If there is, another aspect of the effect may be executed as an effect in the probability variation latent mode, which is a common effect.

  In this embodiment, in the probability variation latent mode, the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is yellow with respect to red in the probability variation state, so that the player is actually in the probability variation state. Can be estimated to some extent. That is, since the same effect mode of background is used, it can be estimated to some extent. However, apart from the performance mode executed in the probability variation latency mode and the performance mode performed in the probability variation latency mode, the probability variation latency mode prevents the player from recognizing that it is actually in the probability variation state. May be.

  After shifting to the probability variation latent mode, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), when the probability variation big hit or the small hit suddenly occurs, the probability variation finalizing effect for notifying that the actual gaming state is the probability variation state is executed. Sometimes. However, when the probability change big hit or small hit suddenly occurs, the probability change confirmed effect may not be executed as shown in FIG. The probability change effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the probability variation finalization effect is executed, for example, by lottery. In addition, when the probability change effect is executed, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 to red corresponding to the probability change state.

  In addition, after changing to the probability variation latency mode, the probability variation latency mode is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times or 70 times) without suddenly varying the big hit or the small hit. To do. The effect control microcomputer 100 executes the latent end effect as shown in FIG. 29C when the probability variation latent mode ends. When the latent end effect is executed, the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to blue according to the normal state. However, the actual gaming state may be a probable change state.

  Next, a specific example of the probability variation latent effect will be described. 30 and 31 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the probability variation latent effect.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the mode is changed to the probability change latency mode, a notification image 9d indicating that the mode is changed to the probability change latency mode is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 30A). . FIG. 30A shows an example in which the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R are displayed in a reduced size when the notification image 9d is displayed.

  Thereafter, variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is executed a plurality of times (see FIGS. 30B to 30D), and when suddenly probable big hit or small hit (see FIG. 30E), the effect display device 9 On the display screen, the probability variation effect for informing that the probability variation state has actually occurred is executed. Specifically, a notification image 9e of the probability change confirmation effect is displayed (see FIG. 30 (f)). However, since it is determined by lottery whether or not the probability variation effect is executed, the probability variation effect may not be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the transition to the probability variation latent mode, the probability variation big hit or the small hit does not occur suddenly until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 40 times or 60 times). In the case of the probability variation, the probability variation effect is not executed even if the probability variation big hit or small hit suddenly occurs during the probability variation latent mode. However, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the effect display device 9 when a sudden change or a big hit occurs suddenly after a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 40 times or 60 times). A notification image 9f indicating that the probability variation latent mode is continuing is simply displayed on the display screen (see FIG. 30G).

  Thereafter, when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times or 70 times) (see FIG. 30 (h)), a latent end effect is executed (see FIG. 30 (i)). Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a notification image 9g indicating that the probability variation latent mode has ended on the display screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of a plurality of types of probability change effect. That is, in the example shown in FIGS. 31A to 31F, when the mode is changed to the probability variation latency mode, the notification image 9d indicating that the mode is changed to the probability variation latency mode is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. (Refer to FIG. 31 (a)), the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative pattern is executed a plurality of times (refer to FIG. 31 (b) to (d)). Reference), a notification image 9e of the probability change confirmation effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 31 (f)). When the notification image 9e is displayed, two character images 9a and 9b are displayed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 31 (g) to 31 (l), when the mode is changed to the probability variation latency mode, a notification image 9d indicating that the mode is changed to the probability variation latency mode is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. (Refer to FIG. 31 (g)), the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative pattern is executed a plurality of times (refer to FIG. 31 (h) to (j)), and suddenly a sudden change or big hit (FIG. 31 (k)). Reference), a notification image 9e of the probability change effect is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 31 (l)). When the notification image 9e is displayed, one character image 9a is displayed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, whether or not the chance of shifting to the probability variation latent mode is a sudden probability variation big hit or a small hit, and the sudden probability variation big hit or small hit occurred during the probability variation latent mode. Depending on whether or not, the type of probability change production is varied. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 has data that can specify whether the chance of shifting to the probability variation latency mode is sudden probability big hit or small hit, and the game control microcomputer 560 in the probability variation latency mode. Thus, the probability change confirmation is notified in a manner determined in accordance with the combination of whether it has been decided to suddenly make a probable big hit or small win.

  In this embodiment, the mode determined according to the combination is a mode in which the character images 9a and 9b are used. That is, different modes are realized depending on the number of character images.

  In addition, the display other than the character image (in the example shown in FIG. 31, a character image of “congratulations” and a character image of “I did it”) is also varied depending on the combination. For example, the examples shown in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (f) correspond to specific examples in the case where the chance of shifting to the probability variation latency mode is a sudden probability variation big hit and sudden probability variation big hit occurs during the probability variation latent mode. The examples shown in (g) to (l) correspond to specific examples in the case where the chance of shifting to the probability variation latency mode is a small hit and sudden probability variation big hit occurs during the probability variation latency mode.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process 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 display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  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. 15 and 16) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  33 to 35 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 two bytes (one command) are read out.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 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 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 special winning opening open designation command (step S635), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open designation command reception flag (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a prize winning prize designation command (step S637), the effect control CPU 101 sets a prize winning prize designation command reception flag (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S639), the production control CPU 101 sets a designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (step S640).

  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 a combined pending storage number addition designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the reserved storage number stored in the combined reserved storage number storage area (step S652). In addition, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the number of reserved memories in the total reserved memory display unit 18c according to the updated number of reserved memories (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is a combined reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the reserved memory number stored in the combined reserved memory number storage area (step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the total reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated reserved memory number (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is a high-probability state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S662). If the received effect control command is a low-probability state designation command (step S665), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag (step S666). Further, the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 is changed to the color tone of the background screen in the normal state (for example, the blue color tone background screen) (step S667).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S670). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols and the random number SR2 for determining the probability variation confirmed effect. . 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.

  The random change SR2 for determining the probability change effect is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the probability change effect.

  FIG. 37 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 to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

  Further, the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good.

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

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the 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 process (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

  Big hit / small hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state 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. 38 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. 39 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S820). Then, the effect control CPU 101 displays the decorative symbol display result (stop symbol) based on the read variation pattern command and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). Is determined (step S821). Then, data indicating the determined display result is stored in a decorative symbol display result storage area formed in the RAM.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a decorative symbol stop symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 40, when the received display result specifying command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. The combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result specifying command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses an odd symbol (probability variable) as a 3 symbol as a stop symbol. A combination of decorative symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit is determined.

  When the received display result specifying command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of “135”, which is the chance of a big hit / small hit as a stop symbol.

  When the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream. The combination of the big hit symbol of the object and the symbol in which one symbol is shifted) is also determined.

  And in the case of detachment, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the ornament symbol and the numerical value are associated to stop the decoration symbol. Determine the design. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for decorative symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability variation latent flag is set (step S822). The probability variation latency flag is a flag that is set when the probability variation latency mode is entered, and is reset when the probability variation latency mode ends. If the probability variation latency flag is set, the process proceeds to step S831.

  If the probability variation latency flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation big hit or small hit suddenly occurs (step S823). Whether or not sudden probability change big hit or small hit is made (whether or not it is determined to make sudden probability change big hit or small hit) is confirmed by, for example, data stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not suddenly a probable big hit or a small hit is made depending on the determined stop pattern. When suddenly a promising big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probabilistic latent mode entry flag (step S824). In addition, when the big hit game or the small hit game ends, if the probability variation latent mode entry flag is set, the effect state shifts to the probability variation latent mode. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S831.

  In step S831, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S832).

  FIG. 41 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. 41 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. In addition, a process table for executing effects related to the big hit notification and effects during the big hit game or the small hit game is also prepared.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect executed according to the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 42, 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 the control of the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S833). 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 change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis, but the effect control CPU 101 controls the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S835).

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

  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.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). In addition, the control state of the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S8109), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S8110). In this way, the decorative display variation control is realized in the effect display device 9. 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. In this way, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the variation of the decorative design. Further, a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 30 ms) is reset in the variation control timer (step S8111).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8113). ).

  FIG. 44 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 the stopped symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stopped symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8300). If the probability variation latency flag is set (step S8301), the value of the variable execution number counter is incremented by 1 (step S8302). The variation execution number counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of variable display of decorative symbols during the probability variation latent mode. The initial value of the variable execution number counter is set to 0 and the value of the variable execution number counter is not increased. Instead, the initial value of the variable execution number counter is set to an executable variable number (maximum value), and the fluctuation is started. Each time, the value of the variable execution number counter may be decreased by one.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S8303). Whether or not it is decided to win a big hit or a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol. If it is not determined to be the big hit or the small hit, the process proceeds to step S8321.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to suddenly change the probability big hit or the small hit (step S8304). If it is determined to suddenly make a big hit or a small hit, if the probability change latency flag is set (step S8305), a probability change confirmed effect determination process is executed (step S8306).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation confirmed effect determination table used in the probability variation confirmed effect determination process. The probability variation confirmed effect determination table is a table in which a determination value stored in the ROM and compared with the value of the probability variation defined effect determination random number is set, and is used to determine whether or not to execute the probability variation confirmed effect. The Further, as the probability variation confirmed effect determination table, a table used when the variation number MAX value (a value at which the probability variation latent mode ends when the variation execution number counter value becomes that value) is “50” (FIG. 45 (A)) and a table (see FIG. 45 (B)) used when the fluctuation count MAX value is “70”.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the probability variation finalized effect determination table, the determination value is set for each of a plurality of types of ranges of the value of the variation execution number counter. As shown in FIG. 45, the smaller the range of the value of the variation execution number counter is, the more determination values corresponding to “notify” (corresponding to executing the certain variation confirmed effect) are set. ing. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit or small hit suddenly occurs during the probability variation latent mode, the smaller the value of the variation execution number counter is, the higher the possibility that the probability variation effect will be executed.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining the notification mode in the probability variation finalizing effect. The table for determining the notification mode includes a table (see FIG. 46 (A)) used when the chance to shift to the probability variation latency mode is suddenly a probability variation big hit, and the timing to shift to the probability variation latency mode is small. There is a table (see FIG. 46B) used in the case of winning. A table for determining the notification mode is stored in the ROM.

  Each table includes data indicating a notification mode used when a sudden probability change big hit occurs during the probability change latency mode, and data indicating a notification mode used when a small hit occurs during the probability change latency mode. Is set. Specifically, in the table used when the chance to shift to the probability variation latent mode is sudden probability variation big hit, when two chance image sudden hits occur during probability variation latent mode, “two character images 9a, 9b” are displayed. Data indicating that the notification mode including the information (see FIG. 31 (f)) is used is set, and “one character image” (other than character images 9a and 9b) is included when a small hit occurs during the probability variation latent mode. Data indicating that the notification mode (see FIG. 31 (l)) is used is set. Further, in a table used when the chance to shift to the probability variation latent mode is a small hit, a notification mode including “one character image 9a” when a sudden certain probability big hit occurs during the probability variation latent mode (FIG. 31). (1) (see (1)) is set, and data indicating that the “no character” notification mode is used when a small hit occurs during the probability variation latent mode is set.

  As shown in FIG. 46, although there is a partial overlap (character image 9a is used in two combinations), the types of character images in the four combinations are different as a whole.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46, in the table used when the chance to shift to the probability variation latency mode is suddenly the probability variation jackpot, when the sudden probability variation jackpot occurs during the probability variation latency mode, the character image “congratulations” The data which shows using the alerting | reporting aspect (refer FIG.31 (f)) containing is set. In addition, in the table used when the chance to shift to the probability variation latency mode is a small hit, a notification mode including a character image of “I did” when a probability variation big hit suddenly occurs during the probability variation latency mode (FIG. 31). Data indicating that (see (l)) is used is set. In the table used when the chance to shift to the probability variation latency mode is suddenly the probability variation big hit, if a small hit occurs during the probability variation latency mode, a predetermined image (let's say “congratulations” and “done” characters). When data indicating that a notification mode including other than images is used is set, and the table used when the trigger to shift to the probability variation latency mode is a small hit, a small hit occurs during the probability variation latency mode In addition, data indicating that a notification mode including a predetermined image (other than “congratulations” and “done” character images) is used may be set.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the probability variation confirmed effect determination process. In the probability change effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the value of the variation execution number counter (step S8331). When the value of the variation execution number counter exceeds 40 or 60 (step S8332), the latent mode continuation notification effect execution flag (flag indicating that the effect shown in FIG. 30G is executed) is set. (Step S8344). In the process of step S8332, when the variation number MAX value is 50, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the variation execution number counter exceeds 40, and the variation number MAX value is 70. If there is, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable execution number counter exceeds 60.

  In addition, when the probability execution big hit or the small hit suddenly occurs after the value of the fluctuation execution number counter becomes 40 or 60, the effect control CPU 101 displays the probability change latency mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9 for a predetermined period. Is displayed (see FIG. 30G).

  If the number of executions of variable display in the probability variation latent mode exceeds a predetermined number by the processing in step S8332, the probability variation confirmed effect is not performed even if the probability variation big hit or small hit suddenly occurs. That is, it is prohibited to notify that the actual state is in a probable variation state.

  When the value of the variation execution number counter does not exceed 40 or 60, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the probability variation determined effect determination random number SR2 (step S8333). Then, on the basis of the value of the variation execution number counter and the random number value for determining the probability change effect production, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change effect effect by referring to the probability change effect effect determination table illustrated in FIG. S8334). If it is decided not to execute the certainty change final effect (step S8335), the process proceeds to step S8342.

  In addition, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the probability change confirmed effect in the process of step S8334, it sets the probability change confirmed effect execution flag on the condition that the probability change flag is set (step S8336). (Step S8337). When the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is finished, if the probability variation confirmed effect execution flag is set, the probability variation confirmed effect is started.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S8336 to start the probability change confirmed effect on the condition that the gaming state is actually the probability change state. Even if it is decided to execute the probability variation confirmed effect in the process of step S8334, if the gaming state is not actually the probability variation state, the probability variation confirmed effect is not performed.

  In addition, when the latent mode entry data is “1” (step S8338), the effect control CPU 101 uses the table A illustrated in FIG. Depending on whether it is determined to be a small hit or not, the notification mode of the probability variation effect is determined (step S8339). Further, when the latent mode entry data is not “1” (when it is “2”), it is decided to use the table B illustrated in FIG. Depending on whether it is determined to be a small hit or not, the notification mode of the probability variation effect is determined (step S8340). Data indicating the determined notification mode is stored in the RAM (step S8341). Whether or not sudden sudden change big hit or small hit is made (whether or not it is decided to make sudden sudden change big hit or small hit) is confirmed by data stored in the display result specifying command storage area, for example. The In this embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not suddenly a probable big hit or a small hit is made depending on the determined stop pattern.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets the latent mode entry data to “1” when the effect state suddenly changes based on the probability change big hit when the effect state is changed to the probability change latent mode, and changes based on the small hit. Sets the latent mode entry data to “2”.

  In step S8342, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to suddenly make a probable big hit, and if it is decided to make a sudden probable big hit, the variation execution number counter is initialized (specifically). Specifically, 0 is set) (step S8343).

  By the processing of steps S8342 and S8343, when the probability change confirmed effect has not been performed yet after the effect state has shifted to the probability change latent mode, the game state is determined to be suddenly controlled to the probability change state by the game control microcomputer 560. When this is done, the variable execution number counter is initialized, and the period of the probability variation latent mode is substantially extended.

  In the decorative symbol variation stop process shown in FIG. 44, the effect control CPU 101 executes the processes of steps S8300 to S8306, and then checks whether or not the probability change confirmed effect execution flag is set (step S8307). If the probability variation confirmed effect execution flag is set, a process table corresponding to the type of probability variation defined effect (type of notification mode) is selected (step S8308). If the probability change confirmation effect execution flag is not set, and the probability change latent mode entry flag or the latent mode continuation notification effect execution flag is set, the probability change latent mode entry notification effect indicating the transition to the probability change latent mode ( 30 (a), 31 (a) and 31 (g)) or the process table corresponding to the probability variation latency mode continuation notification effect (see FIG. 30 (g)) is selected (steps S8309 and S8310), and the probability variation latency mode is selected. When neither the rush flag nor the latent mode continuation notification effect execution flag is set, a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the big hit or the small hit is selected (step S8311). When the latent mode continuation notification effect execution flag is set, the latent mode continuation notification effect execution flag is reset.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8312). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S8313). Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time or the small hit display time is set in the effect timer (step S8314). In addition, when executing a certain variation confirmation effect (corresponding to the case where a process table corresponding to the type of certain variation confirmation effect is selected) or when performing a certain variation latent mode entry notification effect (according to the type of certain variation latent entry notification effect) Even when the process table is selected, the probability variation confirmed effect or the probability variation latent mode entry notification effect is executed in the same time as the jackpot display time.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) (step S8315).

  In step S8321, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation latency flag is set. If the probability variation latency flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8327.

  If the probability variation latency flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the variation execution number counter has reached the variation number MAX value (step S8322). When the value of the variation execution number counter is the variation number MAX value, the probability variation latent mode end display is performed (step S8323). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 30 (i), a notification image 9 e indicating that the probability variation latent mode has ended is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the probability variation latent flag is reset (step S8324), the variation execution number counter is initialized (step S8325), and the color tone of the background on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to the color tone (in accordance with the normal state (non-probability variation state)). For example, blue) (step S8326).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8327).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit / small win display process, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the big winning opening open designation command reception flag is set (step S871). If the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S876.

  When the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S872). When the process timer times out (step S873), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S874). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S875).

  In step S876, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open designation command reception flag. Also, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening during the round is initialized to 0 (step S877). The value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 based on the receipt of the big winning opening winning designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S878).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a round process (step S805) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 sets the 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 the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S1901). If any flag is set, the process shifts to step S1913.

  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 production control CPU 101 indicates that the designation command has been received after the big prize opening is opened. It is confirmed whether the designated command reception flag is set (step S1902). If the designation command reception flag after the big prize opening is set, the process proceeds to step S1911.

  If the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big prize opening prize designation command reception flag is set (step S1903). When the big prize opening prize designation command reception flag is set, the big prize mouth prize designation command reception flag is reset (step S1904). If the probability variation latent flag is set (step S1905), and if the big hit game or the small hit game due to the sudden probability change big hit is being executed (step S1906), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by one (step S1906). S1907). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 3 or more (step S1908). If the value of the winning number counter is 3 or more, the variation number MAX value is set to 70 (step S1909). The variation number MAX value is a value set in the RAM. Further, whether or not a big hit game or a small hit game due to a sudden probability change big hit is executed is confirmed by, for example, data stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it is possible to confirm whether or not suddenly a probable big hit or a small hit is made depending on the determined stop pattern.

  The effect control CPU 101 does not set the number of fluctuations MAX value to 70 in the processing of steps S1908 and S1909, but in the big hit / small hit end effect processing (see FIG. 51 and FIG. 52), if the probability variation latency mode. Depending on the value of the winning number counter, the variation number MAX value may be 50 or 70.

  By the processing of steps S1905 to S1909, when the big winning opening is open in the big hit game or the small hit game with suddenly probable big hit, if three game balls win the substantial winning opening, the probability changing latent is substantially. The mode period is extended.

  In step S1911, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after the special winning opening is opened. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S1912).

  In step S1913, the effect control CPU 101 resets the 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 the sudden big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag. And the process table according to the production | presentation (ending production | generation) which alert | reports the end of big hit or a small hit is selected (step S1914).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S1915). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S1915). Further, a value corresponding to the time of the big hit end effect or the small hit end effect is set in the big hit / small hit end effect timer (step S1917). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S807) (step S1918).

  In the mid-round process, the mid-round effect is executed based on the data set in the process table. However, in FIG. 49, the process related to the mid-round effect is omitted.

    FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1941). If the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is set, the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is reset (step S1942), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to the round processing (step S805). The corresponding value is updated (step S1943).

  In the post-round processing, an inter-round effect (interval effect) is executed based on the data set in the process table, but in FIG. 50, the process related to the interval effect is omitted.

  51 and 52 are flowcharts showing the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit / small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer (step S881). Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end effect time or the small hit end effect time has elapsed (step S882). If not, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (step S883). When the process timer times out (step S884), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S885). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S886).

  When the big hit end effect time or the small hit end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S887). If it is a probable big hit, the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to red according to the probable change state (step S888). If the probability variation latency flag is set, the probability variation latency flag is reset and the fluctuation execution number counter is initialized (step S889). Then, control goes to a step S916.

  If it is not the probability variation big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the probability variation latent mode entry flag is set (step S890). The probability variation latent mode entry flag is set in the process of step S824 in the decorative symbol variation start process shown in FIG. If the probability variation latent mode entry flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S901.

  If the probability variation latency mode entry flag is set, the probability variation latency mode entry flag is reset (step S891). Then, “1” or “2” is set in the latent mode entry data, the value of the variation execution number counter is set to 0, and the variation number MAX value is set to 50 (step S892). In the process of step S892, the CPU 101 for effect control sets “1” to the latent mode entry data when suddenly suddenly changing big hit, and sets “2” to the latent mode entry data when small hit. . That is, the latent mode entry data is data for determining whether the chance to shift to the probability variation latent mode was sudden probability big hit or small hit.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation latency flag (step S893), and changes the background color of the display screen of the effect display device 9 to a yellow color according to the probability variation latency mode (step S894). Then, control goes to a step S916.

  In step S901, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmed effect execution flag is set. The probability variation confirmed effect execution flag is set when the probability variation confirmed effect is executed (see step S8337 in FIG. 47). If the probability variation confirmed effect execution flag is set, it means that the probability variation confirmed effect has been executed in the big hit / small hit display process, so the probability variation confirmed effect execution flag is reset (step S902), The probability variation latency flag is reset to end the probability variation latency mode (step S903). Further, the variable execution number counter is initialized (step S904), and the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to red according to the probability change state (step S905). Then, control goes to a step S916.

  When the probability variation confirmed effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability variation latent flag is set (step S910). If the probability variation latency flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the variation execution number counter is the variation number MAX value (step S911). If the value of the fluctuation execution number counter is not the fluctuation number MAX value, the process proceeds to step S916.

  When the value of the variation execution number counter is the variation number MAX value, the probability variation latent mode end display is performed (step S912). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 30 (i), a notification image 9 g indicating that the probability variation latent mode has ended is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The notification image 9g indicating that the probability variation latent mode has ended is actually displayed for a predetermined time.

  Then, the probability variation latency flag is reset and the probability variation latency mode is terminated (step S913). Further, the variable execution number counter is initialized (step S914), and the background color tone on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is set to blue according to the normal state (step S915).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S916).

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the probability variation latency mode is terminated based on the number of variable displays executed after the transition to the probability variation latency mode (see steps S8332 to S8324), and execution of the probability variation confirmation effect is prohibited. (Refer to step S8332), the selection ratio of the probability variation confirmed effect is changed (see FIG. 45), but the probability variation latency mode is terminated or the probability variation is changed based on the elapsed time from the time when the probability variation latency mode is entered. Execution of the confirmed effect may be prohibited, or the selection ratio of the certain change confirmed effect may be changed. Hereinafter, a modified example (second embodiment) in which the control related to the probability variation latency mode is executed based on the elapsed time from the time of transition to the probability variation latency mode will be described.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing effect control process processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the production control process, the production control CPU 101 determines that the probability variation latency measurement timer is operating (if the probability variation latency measurement timer operating flag is set), the variation latency. The value of the period measurement timer is incremented by 1 (step S810). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. The outline of each process is the same as in the case of the first embodiment.

  Note that the probability variation latency measurement timer is a timer that is formed in the RAM and measures the elapsed time from the time when the probability variation latency mode is entered.

  FIG. 54 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 stop process, the CPU 101 for effect control, when the probability variation latency flag is set (step S8321), the value of the probability variation latency period measurement timer is the MAX value (the time since the transition to the probability variation latency mode). It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation latent mode is terminated when the time reaches that value (step S8322A). If the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer is the MAX value, the probability variation latency mode end display is performed (step S8323). Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 30 (i), a notification image 9 e indicating that the probability variation latent mode has ended is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, the probability variation latency flag is reset. Further, the flag during the probability variation latency measurement timer operation is reset, and the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer is set to 0 (step S8325A). Other processes in the decorative symbol variation stop process are the same as those in the first embodiment. However, the processing of steps S8301 and S8302 shown in FIG. 44 is not executed.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation confirmed effect determination table used in the probability variation confirmed effect determination process according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, a table used when the MAX value is a value corresponding to “8 minutes” (see FIG. 55A) as the probability variation finalized effect determination table, and the variation MAX value is “ There is a table (see FIG. 55B) used when the value corresponds to “12 minutes”.

  As shown in FIG. 55, in the probability variation determination effect determination table, the determination value is set for each of a plurality of types of ranges of the value of the probability variation latency period measurement timer (that is, the elapsed time from the time when the mode changes to the probability variation latency mode). Yes. As shown in FIG. 55, the smaller the range of the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer, the larger the determination value corresponding to “notify” (equivalent to executing the certain variation confirmed effect). Has been. Therefore, when the probability variation big hit or the small hit suddenly occurs during the probability variation latent mode, the probability that the probability variation finalizing effect is executed is higher when the elapsed time from the time of shifting to the probability variation latent mode is shorter.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a probability variation confirmed effect determination process in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the probability variation confirmed effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the value of the probability variation latency period measurement timer (step S8331A). If the value of the probability variation latency period measurement timer exceeds 6.5 minutes or 10 minutes (step S8332A), a latent mode continuation notification effect execution flag is set (step S8344). In the process of step S8332A, when the MAX value is a value corresponding to 8 minutes, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer exceeds 6.5 minutes. When the MAX value is 12 minutes, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer exceeds 10 minutes.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 101 extracts the probability change effect determination random number SR2 (step S8333), it refers to the probability change effect determination table illustrated in FIG. 55 and determines whether or not to execute the probability change effect. Determine (step S8334A). Further, when it is determined to suddenly make a probable big hit, the probable latent period measuring timer is initialized (specifically, 0 is set) (step S8343A).

  Other processes in the probability variation finalized effect determination process are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating the mid-round processing (step S805) according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, during round processing, the effect control CPU 101 sets the MAX value to a value corresponding to 12 minutes when the value of the winning number counter is 3 or more (step 1908) (step 1908). S1909A). Other processes in the in-round process are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 58 and FIG. 59 are flowcharts showing the big hit / small hit end effect processing (step S806) in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the big hit / small hit end effect processing, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the probability variation latency flag if the probability variation latency flag is set when the probability variation big hit is found (step S887). Then, the probability variation latency measurement timer operating flag is reset, and the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer is set to 0 (step S889A).

  If the probability variation latent mode entry flag is set (step S890), the probability variation latent mode entry flag is reset (step S891), the latent mode entry data is set to “1” or “2”, and the probability variation is changed. The value of the incubation period measurement timer is set to 0, the probability variation incubation period measurement timer operating flag is set, and the value corresponding to 8 minutes is set as the MAX value (step S892A). If the probability variation latency flag is set (step S910), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability variation latency period measurement timer is the MAX value (step S911A).

  Other processes in the big hit / small hit end effect process are the same as those in the first embodiment. However, instead of the processing in step S904, processing for resetting the probability variation latency measurement timer operating flag is executed, and the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer is set to 0 (step S904A). Further, in place of the process in step S914, a process for resetting the probability variation latency measurement timer operating flag is executed, and the value of the probability variation latency measurement timer is set to 0 (step S914A).

  The processing of the game control microcomputer 560 is the same as that in the first embodiment. Further, the processing of the game control microcomputer 100 other than the processing shown in FIGS. 53, 54, and 56 to 59 is the same as in the case of the first embodiment.

  As described above, in each of the above-described embodiments, the production control microcomputer 100 is executed after the time elapsed since the transition to the probability variation latency mode or after the transition to the probability variation latency mode. The game state is determined based on the fact that the number of variable displays is counted and the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly determines to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state based on the probability changing big hit when in the probability changing latent mode. On the condition that the game state is actually a probability change state, a notification that the gaming state is a probability change state and a proportion of the notification that the game state is a probability change state at a predetermined rate, Because it is controlled to vary according to the number of variable displays, after hitting the probability variation latent mode, the big hit gaming state based on sudden probability change big hit Others can Koatari in effect in the course number of the time or the variable display until it is decided to control the game status, collect player's attention.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the transition to the probability variation latent mode is made in response to suddenly determined to be a probable big hit (2R big hit) and a small hit, but it is decided to be 15R big hit. In this case, it may be possible to shift to the probability variation latent mode. Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the 2R big hit is a sudden probability change big hit, but it is configured to be able to be determined as a 2R big hit (2R normal big hit) that does not shift to a probable change state after the big hit game, and becomes a 2R normal big hit Even if it is decided, it may be possible to shift to the probability variation latent mode. However, if it is determined that 15R will be a big hit, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the probability variation latent mode, for example, by lottery using random numbers.

  In addition, based on the fact that the elapsed time since the transition to the probability variation latent mode has passed a predetermined time, the notification that the gaming state is actually the probability variation state is prohibited, so the player, Since the user wants to be notified before the notification is prohibited, the operation rate of the game can be improved.

  In addition, whether the production control microcomputer 100 is determined to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state based on the sudden probability change big hit by the game control microcomputer 560 in the probability changing latent mode, in the RAM. Since the notification is performed in a mode determined according to the combination with the trigger specified by the stored data (probability change mode entry data), the types of notification can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls to the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability big hit when the game state has not been notified yet after the transition to the probability changing latent mode. When the number of game balls won in the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit suddenly when the elapsed time or the number of variable displays counted is suddenly decided In addition, the predetermined period during which the performance in the probability variation latency mode can be executed is extended, or the predetermined number of times of variable display of the identification information capable of performing the effect in the probability variation latency mode is increased. By this, the probability variation latency mode period is substantially extended, so that it is possible to increase the possibility that the player will be notified, and the probability variation latency as a common performance is increased. It is possible to have an interest by mode.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the production control microcomputer 100 counts the number of winning prizes in the grand prize opening based on the production control command. However, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the number of winning prizes in the big prize opening. And the count result may be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect control microcomputer 100 suddenly increases the probability change big hit when the game state has not been informed yet after the transition to the probability change latent mode. When it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on, the elapsed time counted or the number of variable display is unconditionally initialized, but whether to initialize is determined by lottery Also good. On the contrary, the process of initializing the elapsed time or the number of variable displays may not be executed. In addition, not only when suddenly changing to a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit, but also based on the occurrence of a small hit, the number of elapsed time or variable display counts unconditionally or depending on the decision by lottery May be initialized.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the probability variation effect is executed at the same rate regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the small hit suddenly occurs in the probability variation latent mode (FIGS. 45 and 55). Refer to the table below, and the probability variation effect determination table used when sudden probability change big hit is different from the probability change effect determination table used when small hit occurs, and the case where sudden probability change big hit occurs and the small hit The probability variation effect may be executed at a different rate depending on when the error occurs.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to 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.

  The present invention enables a player to play a predetermined game using a game medium, and starts variable display of identification information and derives and displays a display result when a variable display start condition is satisfied. It can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine equipped with.

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

Claims (1)

A player can play a predetermined game using a game medium, and includes a variable display unit that starts variable display of identification information and derives and displays a display result when a variable display start condition is satisfied. When the determined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the player is disadvantageous in the specific gaming state. Provided with a variable winning device that is controlled from the second state to the first state advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is more easily shifted to the specific gaming state than in the normal state. A gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state,
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state in which a period during which the variable winning device is controlled to the first state is a first period, and a period during which the variable winning device is controlled to the first state. A second specific gaming state that is a second period shorter than the first period,
Controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the second specific gaming state is ended;
It is possible to control the variable winning device to a special gaming state that is controlled to the first state in the second period but does not change the gaming state from the state before being controlled to the first state,
Based on the establishment of the start condition, whether to control to the specific game state and whether to control to the special game state are determined before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, and the specific game Pre-determining means for deciding whether to control the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state when it is decided to control to a state;
Whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state after the gaming state is controlled to the second specific gaming state and after the gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state based on the determination of the prior determination means. Production mode transition means for transitioning to a common production mode for executing a common production that is difficult to recognize,
Counting means for counting the elapsed time since the transition to the common rendering mode by the rendering mode transition means, or the number of times of variable display of identification information executed after the transition to the common rendering mode;
When the effect state is the common effect mode, the pre-determining means is controlled to the special game state based on the decision to control to the second specific game state or the special game state. A notification means for notifying that the gaming state is the special gaming state at a predetermined rate on the condition that
Based on the fact that the predetermining means has decided to control to the second specific gaming state when the state of the effect has not yet been notified by the notifying means after the state of transition to the common effect mode. Initializing means for initializing the elapsed time counted by the counting means or the number of times of variable display of identification information,
The informing means varies the proportion of informing that the gaming state is the special gaming state according to the elapsed time counted by the counting means or the number of times of variable display of identification information. .

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