JP5420162B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is provided with an effect display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays a display result, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the effect display device. Special game state is controlled so that the special game state is controlled when a special condition is satisfied, and the variable display of the identification information is likely to be a specific display result compared to the normal state after the specific game state ends. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a gaming 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 device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player (specifically, a state in which a gaming machine is controlled).

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

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

  Moreover, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped and swung in a state where the symbols continuously match the specific display result for a predetermined time. There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to scaling, deformation, or deformation, or when multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol changes. An effect that is performed in a state in which the state continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In game machines, if a special condition such as 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 device, then a big hit occurs. Some are configured to shift to a high-probability state (also referred to as a probabilistic variation state) in which the probability of performing is high.

  Also, although it has been decided to shift to a probable change state, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is not changed to a special display result, and after the display result is derived and displayed (for example, during the big hit game), the start winning prize opening There is a gaming machine that performs an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a probable change promotion effect) for notifying that the game ball has won a prize, and that it will shift to a probable change state (see also, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-125296 A (paragraphs 0085 to 0087, FIG. 13)

  In a game machine that performs a probable promotion effect on the condition that a game ball wins at the start winning opening during the big hit game after it is decided to shift to the probable change state, the game ball wins at the start winning opening during the big hit game Since it is difficult to think of not doing so, it is not considered about the case where the game ball does not win the start winning opening during the jackpot game, and in such a case, there is a problem that an effect that makes the player feel uncomfortable .

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that performs an effect without a sense of incongruity even when a condition for executing a probability change promotion effect is not satisfied.

A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first variable display means and a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying a display result . When a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display means or the second variable display means , control is made to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and a special condition is established. (e.g., determined to be a lottery result probability variation jackpot (determined with probability variation big hit in the process of step S62)) variable identification information than when a specific game state when it is in the normal state in at the end of completion It is a gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state) in which the display tends to be a specific display result, and whether or not to control to a specific gaming state and whether or not a special condition is satisfied, Predetermining means for determining the display result of the variable display before deriving and displaying it (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S62 in the game control microcomputer 560) and variable display of the identification information, The variable display execution means for deriving and displaying the display result based on the determination result (for example, the portion for executing the processing of steps S801 to S803 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the predetermination means are used to control to the specific gaming state. When the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display execution means, the specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state (for example, the processing of steps S914 and S1888 is executed in the production control microcomputer 100). Part) and during control of a specific gaming state (for example, during round processing) During execution), game media predetermined area (e.g., the first starting winning opening 13, second start winning opening 14, gate 32, winning hole (usually winning opening) 29,30,33,39, the special variable winning ball device 20, when a notification condition that is established based on passing through the outlet 26) is satisfied (for example, Y in step S1905), whether or not the special condition is satisfied (when the special condition is not satisfied). A special condition for performing a special condition notification effect (for example, a probable change promotion effect) for providing a notification that the special condition is satisfied and a notification that the special condition is not satisfied when the special condition is satisfied. Notification effect executing means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S1950, S1939 to S1942, S1910 in the effect control microcomputer 100); End effect execution means for executing an end effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying that the fixed gaming state has ended (for example, in step S1922 based on the process table selected in step S1920 in the effect control microcomputer 100). And the special condition notification effect executing means, when the notification condition is not satisfied during the control of the specific game state (N in step S1981, N in S1985). (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of S1922 and S975 based on the process table selected in accordance with the ending effect selected in step S1988). as well as), the first variable display And when a specific display result in stages is derived displayed, in a case where specific display results in the second variable display means is derived displayed, and executes a special condition notification effect at different ratios.

Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first variable display means and a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, effect symbols) that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying a display result. And when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means , control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for the player, special conditions are met (e.g., it was decided to the lottery result probability variation jackpot (determined with probability variation big hit in the process of step S62)) than when the after JP Teiyugi state is terminated when the normal state A special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) in which variable display of identification information is likely to result in a specific display result, and whether or not to control to a specific gaming state Whether or not to determine whether or not the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S62 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display of the identification information , Variable display executing means for deriving and displaying the display result based on the determination result of the predetermining means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, a part for executing the processing of steps S843 to S845 and S872) When it is decided to control to the gaming state and the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display executing means, the specific gaming state control means for controlling to the specific gaming state (for example, step S914 in the production control microcomputer 100). , Part for executing the processing of S1888) and during the control of the specific gaming state For example, during execution of the round in process), game media predetermined area (e.g., the first starting winning opening 13, second start winning opening 14, gate 32, winning hole (usually winning opening) 29,30,33,39 When the notification condition that is established based on passing through the special variable winning ball device 20, the out port 26) is established (for example, Y in step S1905), it is notified whether the special condition is established (special condition). Special condition notification effect (for example, a promising change promotion effect) for notifying that the special condition is satisfied when the condition is not satisfied, and notifying that the special condition is not satisfied when the special condition is satisfied ) To execute special condition notification effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the processing in steps S1950, S1939 to S1942, S1910). And the case where the predetermining means determines that the special condition is satisfied (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the probable big hit is in the process of step S62) (step S976A). Y), when the notification condition is satisfied (for example, Y of S976B), the first mode effect that notifies that the special condition is satisfied (the effect capable of determining that the special condition is satisfied). For example, the display of the background image corresponding to the probability change state in the effect display device 9 is executed after the end of the specific gaming state, and the special condition is satisfied when the notification condition is not satisfied (for example, N in S976B). Mode effect in which a second mode effect that does not notify the player (an effect in which it is not possible to determine whether or not a special condition is satisfied. For example, the effect display device 9 displays a background image in accordance with the normal state) is executed after the specific game state ends. Execution means (for example, the part for executing the processing of S976C in the case of Y in step S976B and the processing of S976D in the case of N in step S976B) in the execution control microcomputer 100, and executing the special condition notification effect Means for displaying the specific display result in the first variable display means and when the specific display result is derived in the second variable display means. Between when displayed, and executes a special condition notification effect at different ratios.

Special Conditions notification effect execution means between the first stage during the control of a specific game state (e.g., odd rounds in the jackpot gaming state) when the notification condition is satisfied (e.g., Y in Y, 1954 in step S1905) Based on the fact that the pre-determining means has decided to establish the special condition (for example, Y in step S1956), a special condition notification effect (for example, an effect that promotes the probable change) for notifying that the special condition has been established is executed. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the processes of steps S1957, S1939, and S1910), and the notification condition is satisfied in the second period (for example, even round in the big hit gaming state) during the control of the specific gaming state. If it has been performed (for example, Y in step S1905, N in 1954), the determination content of the prior determination means Special Conditions notification effect regardless (e.g., effect of probability variation promoted) it is not necessary to perform (for example, a microcomputer 100 for the effect control, does not execute the processing of step S1957). Incidentally, the determination of the inter-phase 2 (e.g., even-numbered rounds in the jackpot gaming state) when the notification condition is satisfied (e.g., N of Y, 1954 in step S1905), predetermination means during control of a specific game state In order to notify that the special condition is not satisfied regardless of the contents, an effect that is not promoted with certainty may be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S1958, S1939, and S1910).

The specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games (games during the opening period of the big prize opening, for example, 15 round games) that are advantageous to the player, and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the round game. When the game medium passes through a predetermined area (for example, Y in step S1905, Y in S1937), the execution of the special condition notification effect by the special condition notification effect execution means is prohibited (for example, step S1950, Y in step S1937). Special condition notification effect start prohibiting means (for example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing after Y in step S1937) may be included.

  The specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games (games in the opening period of the big prize opening, for example, 15 round games) advantageous to the player, and the specific game state control means is used during the round game. When the round game end condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening or when 29.5 seconds have passed since the start of the round game), the round game is ended (for example, production control When the round game end condition is satisfied before the special condition notification effect by the special condition notification effect execution means ends during the round game (for example, in step S1902), the microcomputer 100 executes the processes of steps S1915 and S1924. Y, S1911 Y), during the period after the next round game, Special condition satisfaction notifying means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the event has been established (for example, based on the fact that the promotion effect start waiting flag is set in the processing of step S1913 of the previous round in the effect control microcomputer 100). In addition, processing after step S1915 (a portion for executing steps S1915, S1888, S1939, S1910) may be provided.

  The specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games (games in the opening period of the big prize opening, for example, 15 round games) advantageous to the player, and the specific game state control means is used during the round game. When the round game end condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening or when 29.5 seconds have passed since the start of the round game), the round game is ended (for example, production control The microcomputer 100 executes the processes of steps S1915 and S1924), and an end effect executing means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) for executing an end effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying that the specific gaming state has ended. In step S19, based on the process table selected in step S1920. 2 and the portion in which the processing of S975 is executed) and when the round game end condition is satisfied before the special condition notification effect by the special condition notification effect execution means ends during the round game (for example, Y in step S1902, S1911) Y), special condition establishment notifying means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied during the period in which the end effect is being executed (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, steps S1915 and S1985A). And a portion for executing the processing of S1922 and S975 based on the process table selected according to the ending effect selected in step S1988 by Y.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to a specific gaming state and whether to establish a special condition before deriving and displaying a display result of variable display, and variable identification information Variable display executing means for performing display and deriving and displaying the display result based on the determination result of the predetermining means, and determining to control to a specific gaming state by the predetermining means, and the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display executing means A special game state control means for controlling to a specific game state and a notification condition that is established based on the fact that the game medium passes through a predetermined area during the control of the specific game state. A special condition notification effect executing means for executing a special condition notification effect for notifying whether or not is established, and an end effect for notifying that the specific gaming state has ended. An end effect execution means for executing, and the special condition notification effect execution means performs the special condition notification effect during the period in which the end effect is executed when the notification condition is not established during the control of the specific gaming state. The special condition notification effect is executed at a different rate when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display means. Thus, even if the game medium does not pass through the predetermined area, the notification effect that the special condition is satisfied can be executed without a sense of incongruity.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the prior decision means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state and whether or not to establish the special condition before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display, and variable identification information Variable display executing means for performing display and deriving and displaying the display result based on the determination result of the predetermining means, and determining to control to a specific gaming state by the predetermining means, and the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display executing means A special game state control means for controlling to a specific game state and a notification condition that is established based on the fact that the game medium passes through a predetermined area during the control of the specific game state. When the special condition notification effect executing means for executing the special condition notification effect for notifying whether or not is established and the pre-deciding means determine that the special condition is satisfied Thus, when the notification condition is satisfied, the first mode effect that notifies that the special condition is satisfied is executed after the end of the specific gaming state, and when the notification condition is not satisfied, the special condition is satisfied. Mode effect executing means for executing the second mode effect that does not notify the specific game state after the end of the specific gaming state , the special condition notification effect executing means, when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first variable display means, Since the special condition notification effect is executed at a different rate when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the two variable display means, the game medium does not pass through the predetermined area. However, it is possible to perform the production without a sense of discomfort.

In the invention of claim 3, wherein the special condition notification effect execution means, if the notification condition is satisfied between the first phase during the control of a specific game state, predetermination means decides to establish a special condition running special condition notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied based on the fact, if the notification condition is satisfied between the second phase during control of a particular gaming state, the determination content of the pre-determination means Regardless, the special condition notification effect is not executed. If it is configured to notify whether or not the special condition is satisfied when the notification condition is satisfied, when the notification is made that the special condition is not satisfied at the beginning of the jackpot game, descend. According to this configuration, even when it is notified that the special condition is not satisfied, the player can maintain a sense of expectation that the special condition has been satisfied.

In the invention according to claim 4, the specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games advantageous to the player, and the game medium passes through the predetermined area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the round game. Since the special condition notification effect starting means for prohibiting the execution of the special condition notification effect by the special condition notification effect execution means is included, the special condition notification effect started just before the end of the round game is in progress. It can be prevented from being terminated.

  In the invention according to claim 5, the specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games advantageous to the player, and the specific game state control means determines that the round game end condition is satisfied during the round game. When the round game is ended and the round game end condition is satisfied before the special condition notification effect execution means by the special condition notification effect execution means is ended during the round game, the special game is performed in the period after the next round game of the round game. Since it is configured to include a special condition establishment notification means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the condition is satisfied, it is possible to reliably execute the notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied. it can.

  In the invention according to claim 6, the specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games advantageous to the player, and the specific game state control means is configured to execute the round game end condition when the round game end condition is satisfied during the round game. An end effect executing means for executing an end effect for notifying that the round game is ended and the specific game state is ended, and before the special condition notification effect by the special condition notification effect executing means is ended during the round game. When the round game end condition is satisfied, it is configured to include special condition establishment notifying means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied in a period in which the end effect is being executed. The notification effect for notifying that the special condition has been established can be reliably executed.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information. 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. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) 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.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display 8a and the 2nd special symbol display 8b may each be comprised by the combination of monochrome LED and 7 segment LED, 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 which is the execution condition of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is established. After the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, for example, a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol) And a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) Is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding a stop before so-called re-variation). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established in the order in which the start prizes are generated regardless of the prizes in the first start prize slot 13 and the second start prize slot 14. The variable display start condition may be established by giving priority to one of winning in the winning opening 13 and winning in the second start winning opening 14. For example, when giving priority to winning in the first start winning opening 13, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed. For example, even when the second reserved memory number is not zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a, the variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is performed. A first decorative symbol display 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (for production) is performed. There is provided a second decorative symbol display 9b. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display. .

  Further, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may not be provided.

  The variation of the decorative design (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display 9b. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit.

  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 a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the variable symbol display result of normal symbols is successful, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is kept open for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the short time state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a longer time than when the gaming state is the normal state. 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.

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory 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.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. In this embodiment, the narrative effect is executed as the effect display together with the variable display of the effect symbol, and the story is developed. The narrative effect that is executed may be anything that has a story, that is, a story development, such as fighting the enemy, defeating the enemy in a big hit, or performing a race. However, it is not limited to the one that simply moves. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol) (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the variable winning ball apparatus 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 addition, it is not limited to the case where the variable symbol display result is a win, for example, it is determined that a predetermined condition is established based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 32, and the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. You may make it control to. In this case, for example, when the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 may be immediately controlled to be in an open state without performing variable display of the normal symbol. Also, for example, when a game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable symbol of the normal symbol is variably displayed, but the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is unconditionally set without determining whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is a hit. You may make it control to an open state. In this case, an area for storing a hit flag indicating a normal symbol hit becomes unnecessary, and the RAM capacity can be reduced.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Opening time and opening times are increased. In addition, in the short-time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time and number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. That is, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state, the opening period of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is extended compared to the normal state. It should be noted that only the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be lengthened or only the number of times of opening may be increased in the probability changing state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, the variable symbol display time of the special symbol is shortened in the short time state. However, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened by increasing the probability that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol will be a hit. You may make it raise the frequency which will be in a state. Further, only the extension and extension of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be performed in the short time state. Further, in the short-time state, one of either shortening the variable symbol display time of the special symbol, increasing the probability that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is hit, or extending the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to open or Any two may be combined, or all of them may be performed.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided at 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 lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided.

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

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

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

  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 RAM 55 is a backup RAM that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source 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 reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a 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.

  Also, an input driver that provides the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a. The circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, 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. Upon receiving the effect control command, display control is performed on the first decorative symbol display device 9a and the second decorative symbol display device 9b that variably display the decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

  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 includes an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM 106. The RAM 106 may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 controls the display of the first decorative symbol display device 9a and the second decorative symbol display device 9b via the output port 106 based on the effect control command, and also performs a VDP (video display processor) 109. The display control of the effect display device 9 is performed.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the lamp 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 lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 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 showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. A routine is a collection of instructions (codes) for executing a specific process in a program. A procedure in which a series of instructions for performing a certain process is described as a procedure, and a function (function) that is a function that adds a calculation process to given information and returns a result of the process are classified into routines. In particular, even if the program code is not independent, if a certain amount of code is concentrated for a specific process, the part can be regarded as a routine. Routines are broadly divided into two groups depending on their position in the program. The routine is called first when the program starts, and the routine that manages the progress of the entire program is called the "main routine", and is called from other routines during program execution. A routine that operates in this manner is called a “subroutine”.

  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 of the 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 a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that must not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, total pending memory counter value, etc.), and output status of the output port And a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning 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. Further, the CPU 56 also transmits a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter that counts the total pending storage number (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In addition, instead of transmitting the combined reserved memory number designation command, a command (first reserved memory number designation) that designates the first reserved memory number based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the first reserved memory number. Command), and a command for specifying the second reserved memory number (second reserved memory number designation command) is transmitted based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number. Also good. Further, when the value of the second reserved memory number counter or the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 0, these commands may not be transmitted.

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. 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 of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, and a payout stop An initial value is set to a flag such as a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state.

  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 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (step S44) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (step S45). The prohibition period value is a value indicating a period during which an abnormal winning notification described later is prohibited. The abnormality notification prohibition flag is a flag indicating that notification of an abnormal winning is prohibited, and is maintained in the set state until the prohibition period timer times out. Therefore, the start of the abnormal winning notification is prohibited for a predetermined period after the initialization notification is started in the effect display device 9.

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

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number for determining the value. 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.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S35 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 when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. (Step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34. Execute control.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a time other than the regular time (specifically, a pre-winning opening opening process (step S305), a big winning opening open process (step S306), and a big hit end process (step S307)). When the game ball is detected to be won at the big winning opening at a time when it is not), a process for notifying the abnormal winning is performed (step S23: abnormal winning notifying process).

  Next, processing for updating the count value of each counter for generating random numbers for determination such as random numbers for determining jackpot symbols used for game control is performed (determination random number update processing: step S24). 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 S25 and S26).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine the detachment symbol (stop symbol) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (for detachment symbol determination)
(2) Random 2: Determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when generating a big hit (for determining the big hit symbol)
(3) Random 3: It is determined whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect (for probability change promotion effect determination).
(3) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot symbol determining random number of (2) and the random number for determination of normal symbol of (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may make it use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(5). For example, a random 2 initial value random number for determining the initial value of the jackpot symbol determining random number may be provided. Then, in addition to the random 4 initial value random number, the random 2 initial value random number may be updated by the initial value random number updating process in steps S18 and S25. By doing so, it is possible to determine the jackpot symbol at the time of determining the jackpot more randomly, and in particular, it is possible to generate a probability variation symbol (for example, “7” or “3”) more randomly. Therefore, the probability big hit can be generated more randomly, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a random number generated by the hardware (random number circuit 503) built in the game control microcomputer 560. The big hit determination random number is used as the big hit determination random number. Software random numbers generated based on the program may be used.

  In this embodiment, the random numbers (particularly random 1, 2, and 4) shown in FIG. 6 are used for both the first special symbol variation and the second special symbol variation. The random number related to the fluctuation may be different from the random number related to the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). 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 S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 and the open / close state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 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 S29).

  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 S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S31). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in 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 S32: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in accordance with values of a start flag and a special symbol process flag set in a variation pattern setting process described later. The special symbol display control process set in the output buffer is performed (step S33). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag is set in the special symbol process, the CPU 56 outputs the output every 0.2 seconds. The display control data value set in the buffer is incremented by one. Instead of using the start flag and the end flag, the CPU 56 may update the value of the display control data based on the value of the special symbol process flag. For example, when the value of the special symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (1 in this embodiment), the CPU 56 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the value of the display control data may be incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds until 4). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  For example, the CPU 56 checks a special symbol pointer to be described later, and performs variable display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b corresponding to the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer among the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Run. For example, when variable display of special symbols is performed in the order of start winning prizes, for example, a later-described reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) is confirmed and set to the first area of the reserved specific area. Based on whether the data is “first” or “second”, it is specified whether it is variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol, and the specified special symbol The variable display on the special symbol display 8a, 8b corresponding to the above may be executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S34). 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. Instead of using the start flag and the end flag, the CPU 56 may switch the value of the display control data based on the value of the normal symbol process flag. For example, in the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 confirms the number of passages through the gate based on the value of the normal symbol process flag and determines whether or not the normal symbol is a hit and determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol. Processing, normal symbol variation processing for executing various processing during normal symbol variation, normal symbol stop processing for stopping and displaying the normal symbol, and opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) after the normal symbol is hit A normal electric accessory actuating process for controlling is executed. In this case, for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process, the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value (for example, 2) corresponding to the normal symbol stop process. Until then, the value of the display control data may be incremented by one 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 S35), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7A) used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) or a short time state, and a probability change jackpot determination table (see FIG. B)). The numerical values described in the left column of FIGS. 7A and 7B are jackpot determination values. The CPU 56 compares the value of the random R with the jackpot determination value, and when the value of the random R matches any of the jackpot determination values, determines that the jackpot is to be made. When it is determined that the jackpot is to be a big hit, it is determined to be a promiscuous big hit or a normal jackpot according to the stop symbol determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number. Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability change big hit, the normal big hit or the off is determined as the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as a jackpot determination random number value. When the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. The jackpot is determined for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot game to a probability variation state in which there is a high probability of being determined to be a jackpot compared to the normal state. Usually, the big hit is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a state that is not a probable change state. Note that the number of rounds is, for example, 15 rounds in the case of a promising big hit and a normal big hit.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation promotion effect determination table stored in the ROM 54. The probability variation promotion effect determination table is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect. In the probability variation promotion effect determination table, a determination value (probability variation promotion effect determination value) to be compared with a random value 3 is set. When the value of random 3 matches any of the probability variation promotion effect determination values, the CPU 56 determines to execute the probability variation promotion effect.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, and the effect symbol used in this embodiment. In FIG. 8, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern having a 2-byte structure. “Variation time” indicates the variation time (variable display period of identification information) of special symbols, decorative symbols, and effect symbols. Note that the variation pattern indicates the variation time of the special symbol, decorative symbol, and effect symbol, etc., but the variation of the ornament symbol and the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol. May be expressed as a variation pattern, a decorative pattern variation pattern, and a production pattern variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the stop symbol is a big hit, or when it is determined that the stop symbol is lost, it is determined that the reach effect is not executed during the variable display. In this case, variation patterns # 1 to # 2 are used. Among these, the variation pattern # 1 is used when a normal variation that is not a shortening variation is performed, and the variation pattern # 2 is used when a shortening variation is performed. Note that the variation patterns # 7 to # 10 are variation patterns used when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol and the reach display is executed in the effect display device 9. Further, when it is determined that the stop symbol is to be removed and it is determined that the reach effect is to be executed during the variable display, the variation patterns # 3 to # 6 are used.

  In this embodiment, the same variation pattern (any one of variation patterns # 1 to # 10) is obtained when variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Although used, different variation patterns may be used when variable display of the first special symbol is performed and when variable display of the second special symbol is performed. For example, variation patterns # 1 'to # 10' are defined, any one of variation patterns # 1 to # 10 is used for the first special symbol, and variation patterns # 1 'to # 10' are used for the second special symbol. Use one of the following. In this case, for example, the fluctuation pattern table in which data indicating the fluctuation patterns # 1 to # 10 is set and the fluctuation pattern table in which data indicating the fluctuation patterns # 1 ′ to # 10 ′ are set are stored in the ROM 54 separately. Is done.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 10, commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) are variable patterns of decoration symbols and effect symbols that are variably displayed on the decoration symbol display and effect display device 9 in response to variable display of special symbols. Is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating. “(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 production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H), the decoration design display and the production display device 9 start variable display of the decoration design and the production design. Control.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command. Note that the command 8C03 (H) is also an effect control command indicating that a probability variation promotion effect is executed when a normal jackpot is assumed. Further, the command 8C05 (H) is also an effect control command indicating that the probability change promotion effect is executed when the probability change big hit is made. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 instructed to be determined to be a big jackpot by the command 8C02 (H) does not always execute the probability change promotion effect. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 instructed to be determined to be a probable big hit by the command 8C04 (H) does not always execute the probable promotion effect.

  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).

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of decorative symbols and effect symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the decorative symbol and effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is stopped, and when the variable display of the decorative symbol and effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is stopped. Since the common symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted, the number of commands can be reduced, but when the variable display corresponding to the first special symbol is stopped and when the variable display corresponding to the second special symbol is terminated. Separate symbol confirmation designation commands (for example, a first symbol confirmation designation command and a second symbol confirmation designation command) may be transmitted.

  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 A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command according to the type of jackpot. Among these, the jackpot start 1 designation command A001 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game based on the normal jackpot. The big hit start 2 designation command A002 (H) is an effect control command for designating the start of a big hit game based on the probability variation big hit. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

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

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

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be designated by a combined pending storage number designation command.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the transmission timing of the effect control command. FIG. 11A shows an example when a start prize (first start prize or second start prize) occurs. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits the first start prize designation command (or the second start prize designation command), and then continuously transmits the total pending storage number designation command. Specifically, a first start winning designation command (or second start winning designation command) is transmitted in a game control process based on a timer interrupt, and then a combined pending storage number designation command is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variation pattern command, a special symbol identification command, a display result identification command, and a total pending storage number subtraction designation command at the start of variation. When the variable display time has elapsed, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  Before transmitting the variation pattern command, a background designation command for designating a background image in the effect display device 9 according to the gaming state (for example, normal state / short time state / probability variation state) may be transmitted. Further, an effect control command indicating the number of reserved memories may be transmitted following the display result specifying command.

  Before transmitting the variation pattern command, a background designation command for designating a background image in the effect display device 9 according to the gaming state (for example, normal state / short time state / probability variation state) may be transmitted. Further, an effect control command indicating the number of reserved memories may be transmitted following the display result specifying command.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit assignment of input ports related to a switch for detecting a game ball in the game control microcomputer. As shown in FIG. 12, the bits 0 to 7 of the input port 0 include the count switch 23, the gate switch 32a, the winning port switches 33a, 39a, 29a, 30a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the first starting port, respectively. A detection signal of the switch 13a is input. The input port 0 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) 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, the second special symbol display 8b, and the special winning opening is executed.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol process is used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. That is, the special symbol process is also shared.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if the first start winning or the second starting winning is generated, the start opening switch passing process is executed. Specifically, the data of the input port 0 (see FIG. 12) is read and loaded into, for example, a predetermined area of the register or RAM 55 (step S311). Then, the bitwise AND operation of the loaded contents (loaded data) and C0 (H) is performed, and if the operation result is not 0 (step S312), the start port switch passing process is executed (step S313). . More specifically, the start port switch passing process is executed when the calculation result changes to a state of 1 (0 in the determination immediately before 2 ms and 1 in the current determination). . Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. C0 (H) is a value corresponding to the input bit of the detection signal from the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a of the input port 0. In this embodiment, the contents of the input port 0 are directly loaded. However, when the contents of the input port 0 are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in the switch process (step S21), the area The contents of may be loaded. Further, the process of step S312 may be replaced with an operation of performing exclusive OR with 00 (H) after masking bits 0 to 5 of the loaded contents (loaded data) (set to 0). . Further, in the switch process (step S21), when the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a detects that the game ball has won and is turned on for 4 ms, a flag corresponding to each switch may be set. . If any one of the flags is set, the start port switch passing process (step S313) is executed. In a state where both flags are set (that is, a state where both bit 6 and bit 7 of input port 0 are 1), bits 0 to 5 are masked (set to 0). An operation for calculating the logical product for each bit is performed, and if the operation result is not 0, the start port switch passing process (step S313) is executed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, it checks the number of reserved memories (the number of start winning memories). The reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to step S301.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. The stop symbol after the variable display of the special symbol is determined. 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 internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control 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, 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.

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. As shown in step S311, when the logical product of the content loaded from the input port 0 (loaded data) and C0 (H) is performed and the operation result is not 0, that is, the first start switch 13a and the first switch In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the two start port switches 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the bit 6 of the loaded data is 1 (step S211). . As shown in FIG. 12, when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the detection signal input to bit 6 of the loaded data is 1 (high level). That is, the fact that bit 6 of the loaded data is 1 means that bit 6 of input port 0 has changed from 0 to 1. That is, it means that the second start port switch 14a is turned on.

  In addition, the fact that bit 6 of the loaded data is not 1 means that bit 7 of input port 0 has changed from 0 to 1. That is, it means that the first start port switch 13a is turned on.

  When the bit 6 of the input port 0 is 1, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the start port pointer (step S212). If bit 6 of input port 0 is not 1, data indicating “first” is set in the start port pointer (step S213).

  In this embodiment, a reserved memory number counter (first reserved memory number counter) that counts the first reserved memory number (the number of effective winning balls entered the first start winning opening 13), and a second reserved memory number (first 2 is a reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number counter) that counts (the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning port 14). The start port pointer is set with data indicating the address of the first reserved memory number counter or the address of the second reserved memory number counter. That is, the data indicating “first” set in the start port pointer indicates the address of the first reserved memory number counter, and the data indicating “second” indicates the address of the second reserved memory number counter. The start port pointer is formed in the RAM 55. A first reserved memory number counter and a second reserved memory number counter are also formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. Instead of the start port pointer, data indicating “first” or “second” may be set in a register inside the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the start port pointer is 4 (step S214A). If the value of the pending storage number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S239. If the value of the reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the start port pointer by 1 (step S214B). Specifically, when the starting port pointer indicates “first”, the value of the first reserved memory number counter indicating the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, and the starting port pointer indicates “second”. If it is, the value of the second reserved memory number counter indicating the second reserved memory number is incremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S215). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm whether or not the first start port switch is on when the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the start port pointer is 4 (Y in step S214A). In such a configuration, both the first start port switch and the second start port switch are turned on, and the second reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). ), If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment), the value of the first reserved memory number counter can be increased by one.

  Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicated by the start port pointer is set in the area (step S216). Specifically, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, data indicating “first” is set, and when the start port pointer indicates “second”, “second” is set. Set the data indicating. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage (when neither “first” data nor “second” data is set), the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) is stored. Is set to 00 (H). In the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), data corresponding to the data (address data) indicated by the start port pointer may be set in an area corresponding to the value of the combined reserved storage number counter. . For example, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data corresponding to the data indicating “first” when the start port pointer indicates “first”. When the start port pointer indicates “second”, 02 (H) is set as data corresponding to the data indicating “second”.

  FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 16A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is always executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, if there is at least one second reserved memory, regardless of the presence or absence of the first reserved memory Since the variable display of the second special symbol is always executed, and control is performed so that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed only when there is no second reserved memory and there is only the first reserved memory. As long as the winning order of the winning opening 13 alone and the winning order of the second starting winning opening 14 can be specified, it is not always necessary to specify the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. For this reason, when the variable display of the second special symbol is always executed with priority, the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) may not be provided.

  FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) that stores random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 16B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  The CPU 56 extracts a software random number (a counter value for generating a big hit symbol determination random number, etc.) and a random R (a big hit determination random number), and uses them as an extracted random number value as a first reserved storage buffer. And the process of storing in the storage area in the holding storage buffer indicated by the start port pointer of the second holding storage buffer (step S217). Specifically, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the software random number and random R in the storage area corresponding to the value indicated by the first reserved memory number counter of the first reserved memory buffer. When the start port pointer indicates “second”, the software random number and random R are stored in the storage area corresponding to the value indicated by the second reserved memory number counter of the second reserved memory buffer.

  In the first reserved memory number buffer, each storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number is a continuous address area. In the second reserved memory number buffer, each save area corresponds to the second reserved memory number. The storage area is a continuous address area. In this case, the CPU 56 recognizes the head address of the reserved memory number buffer (the first reserved memory number buffer or the second reserved memory number buffer) based on the data indicated by the start port pointer. Then, the software random number and the random R are stored in the storage area using a value obtained by multiplying the number of data per one hold memory (the number of each random number) by the hold memory number (value indicated by the hold memory number counter) as an offset value.

  In step S217, the CPU 56 extracts random values 1 to 6 (see FIG. 6) as software random numbers, and reads the count value of the random number circuit 503 to extract random R. Further, each of the first to eighth areas in the reserved specific area illustrated in FIG. 16A further includes two storage areas for storing the extracted random number values (a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory and A storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage) may be formed. In the case of such a configuration, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number counter in the process of step S217, and the area (first through first) in the pending specific area corresponding to the count value (total pending storage number). In any one of the eighth areas), the random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the start winning port identified as having been won (corresponding to the data of the start port pointer). Alternatively, without providing a total pending storage number counter, each time the process of step S217 is executed, the value of the first pending storage number counter and the value of the second pending storage number counter are added, and the pending specification corresponding to the total value is added. In the area (any one of the first to eighth areas) in the area, the random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the start winning opening identified as having won. In the configuration in which the total pending storage number counter is provided, it is not necessary to perform processing (arithmetic processing) for adding the value of the first pending storage number counter and the value of the second pending storage number counter, and the number of processes can be reduced. In the configuration in which the memory number counter is not provided, the capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the start winning designation command indicated by the start port pointer. Specifically, when the starting port pointer indicates “first”, a first starting winning designation command is transmitted, and when the starting port pointer indicates “second”, the second starting winning specification is specified. Send a command. In addition, a total pending storage number designation command is transmitted (step S218). Then, the start port pointer is cleared (step S219). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start prize designation command or the second start prize designation command.

  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).

  Further, the value of the first reserved memory number counter is set in the EXT data of the first start winning designation command. The value of the second reserved memory number counter is set in the EXT data of the second start winning designation command. The value of the total pending storage number counter is set in the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command.

  The CPU 56 may execute the process of setting the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command in the pointer before or after the process of step S212, or before or after the process of step S213.

  In step S219, the total reserved memory number designation command is configured to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the reserved memory number indicated by the start port pointer is indicated. A pending storage number designation command may be transmitted. Further, only the start winning designation command may be transmitted in step S218, and the total pending storage number designation command may not be transmitted in step S219.

  If the start port pointer indicates “second” (step S221), it is checked whether bit 7 of the loaded data is 1 (step S222). If bit 7 of the loaded data is 1, data indicating “first” is set in the start pointer (step S223), and the process proceeds to step S214A. When both the bits 6 and 7 of the loaded data are 1 by the processing of steps S221 to S223, that is, when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are turned on. After the processing of steps S214A to S219 is executed for the second start port switch 14a corresponding to bit 7, the processing of steps S214A to S219 is executed for the first start port switch 13a corresponding to bit 6. Will be.

  In this embodiment, when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are turned on, both switches are turned on by the process executed within 2 ms. A process based on this is executed. Therefore, for example, even if a situation occurs in which the period during which the switch that has detected the game ball has the detection signal turned on is extremely short, the processing based on the switch being turned on can be completed with certainty. In addition, since the processing of steps S214A to S219 based on both switches being turned on is completed within 2 ms (within 1 timer interrupt processing), random numbers are extracted before the software random number increases by one. Is done. Therefore, an accurate software random number value corresponding to the winning timing can be extracted.

  When the start port pointer does not indicate “second”, or when the start port pointer indicates “second” but bit 7 of the loaded data is not 1, the process proceeds to step S231.

  In step S231, it is confirmed whether both bit 6 and bit 7 of the loaded data are 1. If bit 6 and bit 7 of the loaded data are both 1, the start port pointer is cleared (step S239), and the process ends. That is, when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are in the on state, the processes after step S232 are not executed. That is, the fact that both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a are in the on state means that in the specifying process (the process for specifying which start winning port 13, 14 has been won). Since a situation in which an erroneous determination has been made does not occur, the confirmation processing (steps S232 to S238) for confirming whether the result of the specific processing and the state of the detection signal input to the input port match is performed. Then, the start port pointer is cleared and the process is terminated.

  When both the bit 6 and the bit 7 of the loaded data are not 1 (when only one of the bits 6 and 7 is 1), the CPU 56 indicates that the start pointer indicates “second”. It is confirmed whether or not (step S232). When the start port pointer indicates “second”, it is confirmed whether or not the bit 6 of the input port 0 to which the detection signal of the second start port switch 14a is input is 1 (step S233). In the processing of steps S211, S212, when the bit 6 of the input port 0 is 1, “second” is set in the start port pointer. Therefore, when the start pointer indicates “second”, bit 6 of input port 0 should be 1. If bit 6 of input port 0 is 1, it is determined that the input port input is normal, and the process proceeds to step S239.

  If the bit 6 of the input port 0 is not 1, it is inconsistent with the determination result in step S211, so that the start port pointer is cleared again to execute the determination process in step S211 again (step S237). ) After reading the data of the input port 0 (see FIG. 12) and loading it into a predetermined area of the register or RAM 55, for example (step S238), the process proceeds to step S211. Note that the value of the second reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S214B, and the value of the total pending memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S219. That is, the value of the second reserved memory number counter and the value of the total reserved memory number counter are set to -1 (step S234).

  When the start port pointer does not indicate “second”, that is, when it indicates “first”, the bit 7 of the input port 0 to which the detection signal of the first start port switch 13a is input is 1. Whether or not (step S235). In the processing of steps S211, S213, when the bit 7 of the input port 0 is 1, “first” is set to the start port pointer. Therefore, when the start pointer indicates “first”, bit 7 of input port 0 should be 1. If bit 7 of input port 0 is 1, it is determined that input port input detection is normal, and the process proceeds to step S239.

  If bit 7 of input port 0 is not 1, it is inconsistent with the determination result in step S211, so that the processing of steps S237 and S238 is performed again to execute the determination processing of step S211 again. The process proceeds to step S211. Since the value of the first reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S214B and the value of the total pending memory number counter is incremented by 1 in step S219, the value is returned to the value before +1. That is, the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the total reserved memory number counter are set to -1 (step S236).

  In this embodiment, after the game control microcomputer 560 executes a specifying process (a process for specifying which start opening has been won) based on the detection signal input to the input port 0, When the result of the specific process and the state of the detection signal input to the input port do not match, the specific process is executed again, so whether the first start winning opening 13 has been won or not is determined. It is reliably determined whether or not a winning to 14 has occurred. For example, when the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value and a winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, the winning is not regarded as a valid starting winning, but the first When it is determined that the winning at the start winning port 13 is erroneously the winning at the second starting winning port 14, the value of the second reserved memory number is increased (the second reserved memory number is the upper limit value). If not 4). In other words, although it should not be a valid start prize, it will be a valid start prize. In this embodiment, the possibility of such a situation is reduced.

  However, the specific process may not be configured to be executed again. In such a configuration, the processes of steps S231 to S238 may not be executed. In this case, the program capacity is reduced as compared with the case where the specific process is executed again. In the case where the specific process is not executed again, the program is configured to shift to step S239 instead of the process to shift to step S231 in FIG.

  In addition, in order to prevent a situation where the specific process is repeatedly executed indefinitely, after the specific process is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the process of steps S231 to S238 is not executed, and the reserved storage specifying information The data stored in the storage area or the random number value stored in the reserved storage number buffer may be cleared, and the start port switch passing process may be terminated. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the specific process is repeatedly executed indefinitely due to the influence of noise or the like and the gaming machine does not operate.

  Further, the specific process may not be executed again after the processes of steps S231 to S238 are executed. In that case, when the process of step S238 is executed, the start port switch passing process is terminated. Note that the contents of the storage area corresponding to the value of the pending storage number counter before being subtracted in the processes of steps S234 and S236 are the random numbers newly extracted when the processes of steps S214B and S216 are subsequently executed. However, when the process of step S238 is executed and the start port switch passing process is terminated (the same applies to the case where the process of step S238 is executed and the process proceeds to step S211 as in this embodiment). As a precaution, the contents of the storage area corresponding to the value of the pending storage number counter before being subtracted in the processing of steps S234 and S236 may be cleared.

  In addition, when the process after step S211 is performed again, if the process of step S218, S219 is performed again, a start winning designation | designated designation | designated command and a total pending | holding storage number designation | designated command will be transmitted twice. In order to avoid such a situation, the start winning designation is made when it is determined with certainty whether the first starting winning opening 13 has been won or the second starting winning opening 14 has been won. What is necessary is just to comprise so that a command and a total pending | holding storage number designation | designated command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the subroutine of step S313 is executed after the processing of steps S311 and S312. However, the subroutine of step S313 is not executed, and the processing of steps S311 and S312 is continued. The process of steps S211 to S239 may be executed when it is determined in step S312 that N (that is, there is a start prize).

  In the start port switch passing process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning port 13 or the process for the second start winning port 14 is executed. Data indicating “second” is set in the start port pointer. In the subsequent processing, processing corresponding to the data set in the start port pointer is executed. For example, taking the process of step S214B as an example, specifically, the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter are formed at consecutive addresses in the RAM 55, and the first at the beginning of the process of step S214B. The address of the reserved memory number counter is set in the register, and the value set in the start port pointer in the register (for example, the data indicating “first” is “0” and the data indicating “second” is “1”). ”) Is added, the value of the register after the addition is used as the address of the RAM 55, and 1 is added to the data at that address. According to such processing, the target of the addition processing is the first reserved memory number counter when the data indicating “first” is set in the start port pointer, and indicates “second” in the start port pointer. When data is set, it is a second reserved memory number counter. That is, in one addition process, the value of the reserved memory number counter corresponding to the start winning opening that is turned on is automatically incremented by one. In other words, the processing for both start winning awards is made common.

  In addition, although the process of step S214B was taken as an example here, the process can be shared for the processes of step S216 and step S218. For example, data corresponding to the first start winning prize (address of the first reserved storage number buffer or command transmission table address of the first start winning designation command) is set in the register, and the start pointer is set in the register. By adding the value as an offset and setting the data based on the value of the register after the addition (in the case of step S216) and specifying the address of the command transmission table (in the case of step S218), one process is performed. , Data setting processing and command transmission table address designation can be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the first reserved memory number buffer and the second reserved memory number buffer are separately provided is described as an example, but the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are common. A reserved storage number buffer may be provided. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a common reserved memory number buffer provided in common for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. As shown in FIG. 17, the common reserved storage number buffer includes eight areas obtained by combining the reserved storage specific information storage area and the random value storage area. In the common reserved storage number buffer, consecutive addresses are assigned to the reserved storage specific information storage area and the random value storage area.

  When the common reserved memory number buffer is used, the CPU 56 increments the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the start port pointer by 1 in step S214B, increments the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 in step S215, and then proceeds to step S216. Instead of the above process, a process of setting the data indicated by the start port pointer in the reserved storage specifying information storage area at the head of the empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer is executed. Specifically, the CPU 56 determines the position of the pointer that specifies the address of the data storage destination based on the total number of reserved memories (may be obtained by adding the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number each time). By updating, data is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area at the head of the empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer.

When specifying the head of the free area of the common reserved memory number buffer, for example, the value obtained by multiplying the total number of reserved memories by the number of data stored in the common reserved memory number buffer per one reserved memory (that is, the A value obtained by adding one storage specific information storage area) is obtained as an address offset value, and the pointer is updated according to the obtained offset value. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 17, two data storage areas, that is, a reserved storage specifying information storage area and a random value storage area, are provided in one common reserved storage number buffer. Therefore, a value obtained by adding 1 (that is, one reserved storage specific information storage area) to the value obtained by doubling the total number of reserved storage is obtained as an address offset value, and the pointer is updated according to the obtained offset value. For example, when the total pending storage number is 3, as shown in FIG. 17, the reserved storage specific information storage area corresponding to the offset value + 7 (a value obtained by doubling the total pending storage number 3 and adding 1). Set the data to. In this case, when the start port pointer indicates “first”, data indicating “first” is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area, and when the start port pointer indicates “second”. Sets data indicating “second” in the reserved storage specific information storage area. For example, in the common reserved memory number buffer, there are a total of three reserved memory specific information storage areas per reserved memory and two random value storage areas (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number and a big hit determination random number). When a data storage area is provided, a value obtained by adding 1 (that is, one area of the reserved storage specific information storage area) to the value obtained by multiplying the total number of the reserved storage by 3 is obtained as an address offset value. The pointer may be updated according to the offset value.

  Further, when the initial position of the pointer for designating the data storage destination address is the first area of the common reserved memory number buffer (the reserved storage specific information storage area for the reserved storage 1 shown in FIG. 17), the CPU 56 May be obtained as an offset value of an address by multiplying the total number of pending storages by the number of data stored in the common pending storage number buffer for one pending storage. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 17, a value obtained by doubling the total number of pending storages may be obtained as an address offset value. Then, the CPU 56 may perform control so that the pointer is updated by setting the position of the pointer to the position moved by the offset value from the initial position. For example, in the common reserved memory number buffer, there are a total of three reserved memory specific information storage areas per reserved memory and two random value storage areas (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number and a big hit determination random number). When a data storage area is provided, a value obtained by multiplying the total number of pending storages by three may be obtained as an address offset value.

  Further, instead of the process of step S217, the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (counter values for generating big hit determination random numbers, etc.) and random R (big hit determination random numbers), and extracts them. A process of storing as a random value in a random value storage area at the head of an empty area of the common reserved storage number buffer is executed. Specifically, after setting the data in the reserved storage specific information storage area, the CPU 56 updates the position of the pointer that designates the address by one, and stores the random value in the random value storage area at the address pointed to by the updated pointer. Is stored. Note that the CPU 56 may perform the same processing for the number of types of random number values to be stored.

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

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 16A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54). By such processing, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are controlled to be displayed in the order in which the winnings to the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 are generated. Become.

  Instead of performing the process of confirming whether or not the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 16A) is “first” data, 2 Check the value of the number of reserved memory (count value of the second reserved memory number counter). If the number of the second reserved memory number is 0, set the data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer and set the second reserved If the stored number is not 0 (that is, if the value of the second reserved stored number counter is 1 to 4), data indicating “second” may be set in the special symbol pointer. By such processing, it is possible to perform control so that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol on condition that the second reserved memory number is not zero. In addition, only when the gaming state is the short-time state or the probability-changing state (only when the state is the short-time state, only when the probability-changing state, or only when the state is the short-time state or the certainty-changing state), Control may be performed so that the change display is prioritized. That is, the gaming state is confirmed, and when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in the order in which the start winnings are generated (the processing in steps S52 to S54 described above is performed). When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probability variation state, control is performed so that the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol. In this case, since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened at a high frequency and the number of game balls is likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 in the short-time state or the probability changing state, the second starting winning hole 14 is high. The probability of occurrence of invalid start prizes (occurrence of second start prizes that occur after the second reserved memory number reaches 4) is high, but the second special symbol change display is displayed in the short-time state or the probable change state. By preferentially executing, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings at the second starting winning port 14.

  Note that it may be determined which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is larger, and the special symbol corresponding to the one with the larger reserved memory number is preferentially executed. For example, in step S52, it is confirmed whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number. If the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number, the process proceeds to step S53 and the first special symbol is displayed. If the first reserved memory number is not larger than the second reserved memory number, the process proceeds to step S54 and the second special symbol variable display is preferentially executed. Also good. In this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are the same number, the variable display of the first special symbol may be preferentially executed, or the second special symbol may be executed. The change display may be executed with priority. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferentially execute the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the larger one of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. In addition, since it is possible to preferentially start the fluctuation based on the winning at the start winning opening having the larger number of stored memories, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of the invalid starting winning at the starting winning opening.

  In the RAM 55, 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, 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 (that is, each random number value is read by designating the address of the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1, and each read random number value is stored in the random number storage buffer. To do). 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 (that is, each random number value is read by designating the address of the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1, and each read random number value is stored in the random number storage buffer).

  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 shifts the contents of each storage area (that is, The contents of each storage area are shifted, the designated address is returned to the initial value, and the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1). 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 are shifted (that is, the contents of each storage area are changed). Shift, return the designated address to the initial value, and subtract 1 from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter).

  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 the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1, and m (m = 2 to 8) th of the reserved memory specifying information storage area (holding specified area). Are stored in the (m-1) th area. 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 the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1, and is also stored in the m (m = 2 to 8) th area of the reserved memory specifying information storage area (holding specified area). Are stored in the (m−1) th area.

  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.

  When the common reserved memory number buffer as shown in FIG. 17 is used, in step S52, the CPU 52 checks whether the second reserved memory number is 0 by checking the count value of the second reserved memory number counter. Or the second reserved memory number is 0 by checking whether or not data indicating “second” is set in each reserved memory specific information storage area of the common reserved memory number buffer. It may be confirmed whether or not. If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (see step S53). If the second reserved memory number is not 0, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (see step S54).

  Next, for example, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, in step S55, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage specifying information in which data indicating “first” in the common reserved storage number buffer is stored. An area may be specified, and each random value stored in the random value storage area corresponding to the next address of the specified reserved storage specifying information storage area may be read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM. Further, for example, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, in step S55, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved storage specifying information storing data indicating “second” in the common reserved storage number buffer. An area may be specified, and each random value stored in the random value storage area corresponding to the next address of the specified reserved storage specifying information storage area may be read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM. Then, in step S56, the contents of the reserved storage specific information storage area and the random value storage area after the random address storage area corresponding to the specified reserved storage specific information storage area and the next address may be shifted.

  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 where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area (step S61), and executes a jackpot determination module (step S62). The jackpot determination module compares the jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with a random number for determining the jackpot, and if they match, determines whether to hit the jackpot (ordinary jackpot or probability variation jackpot) or lose. A program to be executed.

  Note that, when the gaming state is in the probability variation state, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination value in the table in which the jackpot determination value as shown in FIG. 7B is set, and the gaming state is in the normal state (non-probability variation state). Is, the jackpot determination value in the table in which the jackpot determination value as shown in FIG. 7A is set is used. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S63), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big win gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a a big hit symbol. It is also to do.

  If it is not a big hit (if it is determined to be a loss), a stop symbol is determined based on the loss symbol determining random number (step S79). In this case, an off symbol (for example, any of even symbols) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the big hit symbol determination random number is read from the random number buffer area (step S72), and the big hit symbol as the stop symbol is determined based on the big hit symbol determination random number (step S73). In this embodiment, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined, the stop symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol, and when it is determined that the normal jackpot is determined, the stop symbol is normally the jackpot symbol. It will be decided on the design.

  When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation jackpot flag (steps S74 and S75). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S80). When the probability change big hit flag is set, the game state is shifted to the probability change state when the big hit game is finished.

  In this embodiment, as shown in steps S55 to S79, each random number value is read out and each counter is displayed when the first special symbol is changed and when the second special symbol is changed. Although the case where the update process (see steps S55 to S57) and the jackpot determination process (see steps S61 to S79) are shared is shown, they may be configured as separate processes. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer in step S53, the processing of steps S55 to S79 is executed. Further, when the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer in step S54, the CPU 56 executes the same processing as steps S55 to S79 as another processing. When the random number reading process, the counter updating process, and the big hit determination process are configured as separate processes, only a part of the processes may be configured as a common subroutine. For example, if only the jackpot determination process of steps S61 to S79 is configured as a common subroutine, and data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer in step S53, the process of steps S55 to S79 is executed and then the jackpot A subroutine for performing the determination may be called. In addition, if data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer in step S54, a subroutine for determining a big hit may be called after executing the same processing as steps S55 to S79 as another processing.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined and the type of jackpot, but whether the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination random number. When a predetermined big hit symbol (predetermined probability variation big hit symbol) is determined based on the big hit symbol determining random number, it is configured to control the probability variation state. May be.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S201). When the big hit flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 decides to use the big hit variation pattern determination table (step S202). And the process after step S213 is performed.

  If the big hit flag is not set, it is decided to use the deviation variation pattern determination table (step S212). And the process after step S213 is performed.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns (“00H”, “01H”, “06H”, “07H”, “08H”, “09H”) selected at the big hit shown in FIG. 9 are set. A plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern. Further, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation, variation patterns (“00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “04H”, “05H”) selected at the time of deviation shown in FIG. 9 are stored. A plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern.

  Note that the deviation variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is the same table as the deviation variation pattern determination table in the probability variation state. However, different tables may be used for the deviation variation pattern determination table in the short-time state and the deviation variation pattern determination table in the probability variation state.

  In step S213, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number storage buffer and, based on the read variation pattern determination random number value, the jackpot variation pattern determination table or the deviation variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using. Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random value is determined as the variation pattern of the decorative design executed in the effect display device 9.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) designating a variation pattern according to the determined variation pattern (variation time) (step S214).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time in the special symbol process timer (step S215). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S303 (step S216).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit any effect control command (see FIG. 10) of display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation in accordance with the type of jackpot that has been lost or determined. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S111). If it is not set, control is performed to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S114). Then, control goes to a step S119.

  When the jackpot flag is set (Y in step S111), a special symbol pointer (indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) It is confirmed whether or not data indicating “first” is set in the flag) (step S115). The special symbol pointer is set in step S53 or step S54 of the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer (that is, when the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol), the CPU 56 determines not to execute the probability change promotion effect. (Y in step S115, S117A), the process proceeds to step S118.

  When the data indicating “first” is not set in the special symbol pointer (that is, when special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol), the CPU 56 sets the counter for generating random 3 Random 6 is extracted by extracting the count value (N in step S115, S116). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect based on the value of random 3 (step S117). That is, when there is a promotion determination value that matches the value of random 3 in the table in which the promotion determination value (determination value corresponding to execution of the probability variation promotion effect) as shown in FIG. Decides to execute a probable promotion effect.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command of any one of the display result 2 designation to the display result 5 designation (step S118). Which effect control command is to be transmitted is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type and whether or not the probability variation promotion effect is executed. Specifically, for example, when it is determined that a normal big hit and the probability change promotion effect is not executed, control for transmitting a display result 2 designation command is performed. Further, for example, when it is determined that the normal big hit is to execute the probable promotion effect, the display result 3 designation command is transmitted. In addition, for example, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is made and the probability variation promotion effect is not executed, control for transmitting a display result 4 designation command is performed. Further, for example, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is to be executed and the probability variation promotion effect is executed, a control to transmit a display result 5 designation command is performed.

  In step S119, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303).

  In the present embodiment, when the process of step S115 described above is performed, the probability variation promotion effect is not executed for the jackpot for the first special symbol, and the probability variation promotion effect is performed only for the jackpot for the second special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by changing the effect executed depending on whether or not the big hit is a big hit for the second special symbol.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S121), and when the variable time timer times out (step S122), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S123). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S143 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (steps S134 and S135), and performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S136). . Specifically, if it is determined to be a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted, and if not, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type.

  Also, a value corresponding to the big winning opening control timer big hit display time (time for notifying that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit (15 round big hit)) is set in the big winning opening opening number 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 step S141, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction end flag is set (step S143). When the time reduction end flag is set, the time reduction end flag is reset and the time reduction flag is reset (steps S144 and S145). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

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

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415).

  FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 are flowcharts showing the special prize opening process during the special symbol process (step S306). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

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

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

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

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

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probable big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit end 1 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S445). Then, control goes to a step S449.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S451). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (step S452), the process is terminated. When the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0 and the data indicating the big hit type is the data showing the probable big hit, the probable change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state (steps S453 and S454). ). If the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating the probability variation big hit (step S455), the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S455), and 100 is set in the time reduction counter. (Step S456).

  Further, the big hit flag is reset (step S457), and the data indicating the big hit type in the RAM 55 is cleared (set to 0) (step S458). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S459).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) 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 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S708). Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number used for determining a production mode or the like is executed (step S709). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 changes either the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol based on the symbol variation designation command received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the common ornament symbol display control process. And control to output a display signal to the decorative symbol displays 9a and 9b corresponding to the specified decorative symbol.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. 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. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  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 is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 10) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  30 to 32 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  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 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 stores the display result specifying command in a display result specifying command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618). . Then, based on the stored display result specifying command, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the effect symbol is determined (step S619). Specifically, when the display result 2 designation command, the display result 3 designation command, or the display result 5 designation command is received and stored, the stop symbol of the production symbol is normally a big hit symbol (the left middle right stop symbol is evenly aligned. The symbol is determined (for example, “222”). When the display result 4 designation command is received and stored, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined to be a probabilistic big hit symbol (the left middle right stop symbol is an odd number of uniform symbols (for example, “777”)). In addition, when the display result 1 designation command is received and stored, the effect symbols are out of the design (the left middle right stop symbol does not match on the left and right (for example, “(112”)), or the symbol that matches only the left and right (for example, “ 121 ")).

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

  If the received effect control command is one of the jackpot start 1 to 3 designation commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 to 3 designation command reception flag (step S624).

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received presentation control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S651), the presentation control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command as a combined pending storage number storage area. (Step S652). If the CPU 101 for effect control receives the same total pending storage number designation command twice without receiving the total pending storage count subtraction designation command, it discards the first total pending storage count designation command received. (For example, the total pending storage number storage area is once cleared, and the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command received second time may be stored in the total pending storage number storage area.

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

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step S659). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  In addition, in step S219 of FIG. 14, instead of the process of transmitting the combined reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, a reserved memory number designation command indicating the number of reserved memories indicated by the start port pointer is transmitted. If configured as described above, in step S651, processing for storing the reserved storage number designation command in a predetermined storage area (holding storage number storage area) is performed.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variable display mode of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b are composed of two LEDs. And as shown in FIG. 33, it lights alternately every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 second). When the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the upper LED is turned on as a display result of a decorative symbol reminiscent of the jackpot (see FIG. 33A). Further, when the display result of the special symbol is changed to the off symbol, the lower LED is turned on as the display result of the decorative symbol reminiscent of the off symbol (see FIG. 33B).

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the summation pending storage display unit 18c. As shown in FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B), the total pending storage display portion 18c displays a number of circles (up to 8) corresponding to the total pending storage number. The effect control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP 109 to display a circle so that the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory can be distinguished. For example, a circle corresponding to the first reserved memory is displayed in red, and a circle corresponding to the second reserved memory is displayed in green. Note that the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory may be displayed in the same manner (for example, in the same shape and the same color).

  FIG. 34 (C) shows an example of the display state of the total suspension storage display unit 18c at the time of power failure recovery. As shown in FIG. 34 (C), at the time of power failure recovery, the number of stars corresponding to the total number of pending storage is displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c. FIG. 34 (D) shows an example of the display state of the total pending storage display unit 18c when the total pending storage number designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 but the start winning designation command cannot be received. ing. As shown in FIG. 34 (D), when the start winning designation command cannot be received, a blue circle is displayed on the combined suspension storage display unit 18c.

  As shown in FIG. 34C, at the time of power failure recovery, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the display corresponding to the original first reserved memory (first start winning memory) (in this example, a red circle is displayed). ) And the display corresponding to the second reserved memory (second start-up winning memory) (in this example, the display of the green circle) is a display of the number specified by the total reserved memory number designation command (this In the example, an asterisk) is displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 18c. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the gaming state has been restored by using the display of the total suspension storage display unit 18c. In addition, if the display mode of the summed hold storage display unit 18c at the time of power failure recovery is different from the display mode corresponding to the original first hold memory and the display mode corresponding to the second hold memory, this embodiment. It is not restricted to changing the shape of the displayed image. For example, the color may be changed without changing the shape, or the size may be changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34D, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the display corresponding to the original first reserved memory (in this example, a red circle). The image corresponding to the increased reserved memory is displayed in a different manner from the display corresponding to the second reserved memory (in this example, the display of the green circle). Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp that an abnormality has occurred with respect to transmission / reception of the effect control command (in this example, the start winning designation command).

  In addition, since the display mode of the total pending storage display unit 18c when the start winning designation command cannot be received is different from the display mode corresponding to the original first reserved memory and the display mode corresponding to the second reserved memory. If there is, it is not limited to changing the color of the displayed image as in this embodiment. For example, the shape (for example, a star) may be changed without changing the color, or the size may be changed.

  Further, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, a predetermined one of the red or green circles may be displayed. For example, when a start winning designation command cannot be received, a red circle may always be displayed on the total suspension storage display unit 18c, or a green circle may always be displayed.

  Further, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, it may be determined randomly whether to display a red or green circle. For example, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, it is determined whether to display a red or green circle by a lottery process using a random number, and displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c. Good.

  Further, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, it may be determined whether to display a red or green circle based on the number of reserved storage. For example, if the start winning designation command cannot be received and the first reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4), the second start winning designation command should be received. You may make it display on the total pending | holding memory | storage display part 18c. On the other hand, for example, when the second reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4), the first start winning designation command should be received, so a red circle is displayed on the total reserved memory display unit 18c. You may do it. Further, even if the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value, it is determined which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is larger, and the smaller reserved memory is dealt with. A color circle may be displayed. For example, if the first reserved memory number (for example, 2) is less than the second reserved memory number (for example, 3), a red circle may be displayed on the combined reserved memory display unit 18c. Conversely, it may be determined which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is larger, and a circle of a color corresponding to the larger reserved memory may be displayed.

  In addition, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, it may be determined whether to display a red or green circle based on the total number of pending storage. For example, a large number of combined pending storages means that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state and is easy to win the second start winning opening 14 (totally the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 It is often easy to win a prize. In this case, it is determined whether or not the total pending storage number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 4). If the total pending storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, a green circle is displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c. If so, a red circle may be displayed on the combined suspension storage display unit 18c.

  Further, when the start winning designation command cannot be received, it may be determined whether to display a red or green circle based on the gaming state. For example, the fact that the gaming state is in the high base state means that the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 being in the open state is increased and the second starting winning opening 14 is likely to be won (the first starting winning prize in total). In many cases, it is easy to win the entrance 13 and the second start winning opening 14. In this case, it is determined whether the gaming state is the high base state or the low base state. If the gaming state is the high base state, a green circle is displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c. For example, a red circle may be displayed on the combined suspension storage display unit 18c.

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. Further, when the promotion effect flag is set, the probability-change promotion effect is executed according to the effect mode determined in the promotion effect determination process. 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 production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used (step S821). Then, the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S822). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the production device (production display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step S823). For example, a control signal is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform various lamp on / off control. 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.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 100 starts a variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the decorative symbol) (step S824), and the value of the production control process flag indicates the processing during the variation of the representation symbol (step S803). The value is updated (step S825).

  FIG. 38 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 in accordance with the 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. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S845).

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of a decorative symbol is displayed is set (step S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S877. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S876. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the decorative symbol stop symbol in steps S871 to S873 is performed. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S877.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing the stop of the decoration symbol variation is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out-of-line symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S872).

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

  When the jackpot display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S872 (that is, when the loss symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 changes the value of the effect control process flag to the process of waiting for the variation pattern command (step S800). Is updated to a value corresponding to (step S874).

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872, the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S876) and receives a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S876). It is checked whether or not the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set (step S877). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878) and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S879).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag. In the process of step S879, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the normal big hit or the probable big hit (specifically, the display result 2 designation command, the display result 3 designation command, the display result 4 designation command, or the display When the result 5 designation command is received (see FIG. 10), the process table corresponding to “15-time open game start notification” is selected. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer setting value in the process timer (step S880), and the rendering device is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part is executed (step S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the process timer has become 0 (the process timer has timed out) (step S903). When the process timer times out, 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 S904). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S905).

  If the big prize opening open flag is set, an in-round production (production that executes round display according to the number of rounds) is selected based on the contents of the special prize opening open designation command (step S909). . In step S909, an in-round effect corresponding to the first round is selected. Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S910A), a value corresponding to the production permission time is set in the production permission timer (step S910B), and the process table corresponding to the production during the round (“15th open in the first round”). The process table corresponding to the “one-time effect” is selected (step S911). The production permission time is, for example, a time longer than the time during which the probability variation promotion production is executed. Then, the process timer is started (step S912), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps as the production parts and the speaker 27 as the production parts is executed (step S913). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the mid-round process (step S805) (step S914).

  42 and 43 are flowcharts showing the mid-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not 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) is set (step S1901). . When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening after opening flag indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received is set (step). S1902).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S1902), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the promotion effect start waiting flag indicating that the execution round of the probability change promotion effect is set is set. Confirmation is made (step S1903). Note that the promotion effect start waiting flag is set during the round process when the flag after opening the big prize opening is set during the probability change promotion effect (that is, the round ends during the probability change promotion effect and the probability change promotion effect is interrupted). (Y in step S1902, Y in S1911)) (see step S1913). When the promotion effect start waiting flag is set, the promotion effect start waiting flag is reset (step S1904), and the process proceeds to step S1939. The reason why the process proceeds to step S1939 after the promotion effect determination process (step S1950) for determining the mode of the promotion effect is to execute again the probability change promotion effect similar to the interrupted probability change promotion effect. In addition, you may transfer to a promotion effect determination process (step S1950) instead of transfering to step S1939. In such a configuration, it is possible to execute a probability change promotion effect different from the interrupted probability change promotion effect.

  When the promotion effect start waiting flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the first start winning flag or the second start winning flag is set (step S1905). When the first start winning flag or the second start winning flag is set (Y in step S1905), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1930 because a start winning is generated during the round. When the first start winning flag and the second starting winning flag are not set (N in Step S1905), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect permission timer (Step S1906), and sets the value of the process timer. 1 is subtracted (step S1907). When the process timer times out (step S1908), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S1909). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S1910).

  The effect control CPU 101 confirms in step S1930 whether or not a promotion effect in-progress flag indicating that the probability change promotion effect is being executed is set (step S1930). When the promotion effect flag is set (Y in step S1930), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the promotion effect period timer (step S1931). In the promotion effect period timer, a value corresponding to the execution period of the probability change promotion effect is set at the start of execution of the probability change promotion effect (see step S1940).

  Then, when the promotion effect period timer has not timed out (N in Step S1932), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to Step S1907, and when the promotion effect period timer has timed out (Y in Step S1932), the promotion effect. The middle flag is reset (step S1933), a promotion effect completed flag indicating that the probability change promotion effect has been executed is set (step S1934), and the process proceeds to step S1907.

  When the promotion effect flag is not set (step S1930: N), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the promotion effect flag is set (step S3935). When the promotion effect completion flag is set (Y in step S1935), the process proceeds to step S1907. Therefore, when the probability variation promotion effect is already executed in one big hit game, it is possible to prevent the probability variation promotion effect from being executed again. The effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the display result 3 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specific command storage area when the promotion effect completed flag is not set (N in step S1935). (Step S1936). The display result 3 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area in step S618 of the command analysis process (step S704) (see FIG. 30). Note that the display result 3 designation command and the display result 5 designation command are both display result designation commands for designating the execution of the probability variation promotion effect (see FIG. 10).

  When the display result 3 designation command and the display result 5 designation command are not stored in the display result specifying command storage area (N in step S1936), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1907. When the display result 3 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area (Y in step S1936), the presentation control CPU 101 checks whether or not the presentation permission timer has timed out. (Step S1937). The effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1907 when the effect permission timer has timed out (Y in step S1937). When the production permission timer has not timed out (N in step S1937), a promotion production determination process for determining the content of the probability variation promotion production is executed (step S1950). In the present embodiment, when the production permission timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S1907. Therefore, in step S910B, the certainty promotion promotion effect is given to the production permission timer as a value corresponding to the production permission time. By setting a value according to a time longer than the time to be executed, it is possible to prevent the round game from ending during the execution of the probability variation promotion effect and the probability variation promotion effect from ending in the middle. The promotion effect determination process (step S1950) will be described later.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the determination result in the promotion effect determination process (step S1950) (step S1939), and sets a value corresponding to the effect period corresponding to the determination result in the promotion effect period timer. (Step S1940). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a promotion effect flag (step S1941), starts a process timer (step S1942), and proceeds to step S1910.

  When the CPU for effect control 101 confirms in the process of step S1902 that the flag after opening the big prize opening is set (Y in step S1902), it confirms whether the flag during promotion effect is set or not ( Step S1911). When the promotion effect in-progress flag is not set (N in Step S1911), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to Step S1914, and in the case where the promotion effect in-progress flag is set (Y in Step S1911), the promotion effect. The middle flag is reset (step S1912), the promotion effect start waiting flag is set (step S1913), and the process proceeds to step S1914. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the special winning opening (step S1914), and updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806) (step S1915).

  The effect control CPU 101 confirms that the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag) is set in the process of step S1901 (step S1901). Y) The ending effect selection process (step S1916) for selecting the ending effect of the big hit game is executed.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an ending effect selection process (step S1916). The effect control CPU 101 confirms in the ending effect selection process whether or not the promotion effect flag is set (step S1981). When the promotion effect flag is set (Y in step S1981), the effect control CPU 101 resets the promotion effect flag (step S1982) and selects a normal ending effect (step S1984).

  When the promotion effect flag is not set (N in step S1981), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the promotion effect flag is set (step S1985). When the promotion effected flag is set (Y in step S1985), the process proceeds to step S1984. The effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the display result 3 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specific command storage area when the promotion effect completed flag is not set (N in step S1985). (Step S1986).

  When the display result 3 designation command and the display result 5 designation command are not stored in the display result specifying command storage area (N in Step S1986), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to Step S1984. When the display result 3 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area (Y in step S1936), the effect control CPU 101 determines the promotion effect determination process for determining the content of the probability change promotion effect. Is executed (step S1950). The promotion effect determination process (step S1950) will be described later. In addition, you may decide to perform a probability change promotion effect, without determining whether a probability change promotion effect is performed by a promotion effect determination process (step S1950). In the case of such a configuration, the probable promotion effect is always executed, and the game entertainment can be improved. Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects an ending effect according to the determination result in the promotion effect determination process (step S1950) (step S1988). In this embodiment, when the start winning flag is not set during the big hit game (that is, when the processing after Y in step S1905 is not executed), the probability change promotion effect is not executed, and the promotion effect flag and The promotion effect flag is not set. In this embodiment, even in such a case (that is, even when no winning is made at the start winning opening during the jackpot game, which is the execution condition of the probability variation promotion effect), the probability variation promotion is achieved by the ending effect. Production can be performed.

  The effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag after completion of the ending effect selection process (step S1916) (step S1919), and a process table corresponding to the ending effect selected in the ending effect selection process (step S1916). Is selected (step S1920). Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S1921), and the rendering device is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and the speaker 27 as an effect component is executed (step S1922). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the ending effect period in the jackpot end effect period timer for determining the ending effect period (step S1923). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S1924).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the promotion effect determination process (step S1950). The effect control CPU 101 extracts effect determination random numbers in the promotion effect determination process (step S1950) (step S1951). In this example, it is assumed that the effect determination random value is one of values 0 to 9, and is updated by the random number update process (step S709).

  The effect control CPU 101 selects the first determination criterion or the second determination criterion based on the extracted random number value and the determination criterion selection table. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a determination criterion selection table. In the example shown in FIG. 46, the production control CPU 101 selects the first determination criterion when the extracted random number value is 0 to 4, and selects the second determination criterion when the extracted random value is 5 to 9. select. That is, in the present embodiment, a plurality of criteria for determining whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect is selective, and the game effect patterns are diversified.

  When the first determination criterion is selected (Y in step S1953), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the current number of rounds of the big hit game is an odd number (step S1954). For example, the current round number is set in the RAM with a counter for counting the number of rounds, and the counter is incremented by 1 every time one round has passed, or it can be confirmed based on the counter value, or designated when the big prize opening is open This can be confirmed by comparing the number of rounds specified by the second byte of the command with the data indicating the production start time (round).

  If the current jackpot game round number is an odd number (Y in step S1954), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S1956, and if the current jackpot game round number is not an odd number (step S1954, step S1954). N), the process proceeds to step S1958.

  In addition, when the second determination criterion is selected (N in Step S1953), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the current number of rounds of the big hit game is any of 7 to 9 (Step S1955). ). Then, when the current number of rounds of jackpot game is 7-9 rounds (Y in step S1955), the process proceeds to step S1956, and the current number of rounds of jackpot game is not any of 7-9 rounds. If (N in Step S1955), the process proceeds to Step S1958. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game is one of the final rounds 7 to 9 out of a plurality of round games, the process proceeds to step S1956. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a high gaming interest of the player until the final round of the plurality of round games. Note that whether to proceed to step S1956 or to proceed to step S1958 may be determined based on a predetermined random number value. In the case of such a configuration, it is determined at random whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In step S1956, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area (step S1956). When the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area (Y in step S1956), the process proceeds to step S1957, and the display result 5 specifying command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If not (N in Step S1956), the process proceeds to Step S1958.

  In step S1957, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability change promotion effect to be executed is an effect indicating that the probability change promotion is to be performed (step S1957). In step S1958, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability change promotion effect to be executed is an effect that does not indicate the probability change promotion (step S1958). Here, when the notification condition for the probability change promotion (in this embodiment, the start winning during the big hit game) is established, if it is configured to notify whether or not the probability change promotion is always made, the early stage of the big hit game If it is not shown that the probability change promotion is shown by the probability change promotion effect, the player's sense of expectation for the probability change promotion is lost, and the gaming interest is lowered. In the present embodiment, when notifying whether or not the probability change promotion is performed by the probability change promotion effect (when executing the process of step S1957 or step S1958 after the process of step S1956) and whether or not the probability change promotion is performed. There is a case where an effect that does not indicate that the probability change is promoted (N in step S1954 or N after step S1955 is followed by the process in step S1958). Expectation can be maintained.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing post-round processing (step S806). In the round post-processing (step S806), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1871). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step S1871), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1872). When the process timer times out (step S1873), process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S1874). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S1875).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1871), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the promotion effect start waiting flag is set (step S1877). The fact that the promotion effect start waiting flag is set means that the probability change promotion effect has not been executed until the end. Specifically, for example, it means that the probable promotion promotion has ended halfway. In that case (Y in step S1877), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1888). In other words, in the present embodiment, for example, when the probable promotion effect ends in the middle, the process proceeds to the in-round processing and the next round processing is started, and the in-round processing of the round (specifically, In step S1903, the process after Y is executed). Therefore, even if the probability variation promotion effect ends in the middle, the probability variation promotion effect can be reliably executed.

  If the promotion effect start waiting flag is not set (N in step S1877), the number of rounds specified by the second byte of the special winning opening open designation command and whether or not the probability change promotion effect is executed are being rounded. An effect is selected (step S1881). In the process of step S1881, the CPU 101 for effect control selects “the effect during the nth opening in the 15th release (no probability change promotion effect)” (n: 1 to 15) when the probability change promotion effect is not executed. . When executing the probable promotion effect, select “nth opening effect during 15th opening (no probable promotion effect)” (n: 1 to 15).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S1882), and selects a process table corresponding to the selected effect during the round (step S1883). Then, the process timer is started (step S1884), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps as the parts for use and the speaker 27 as the production parts is executed (step S1885). Then, a value corresponding to the production permission time is set in the production permission timer (step S1887). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the mid-round process (step S805) (step S1888).

  When the round end condition is satisfied before a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds, 8 seconds, or 12 seconds) elapses from the start of the predetermined round in the big hit gaming state by the control as described above, the predetermined round In the period after the next round, a notification effect for notifying that the condition for transition to the probability change state is established is executed. Note that when the round end condition is satisfied before the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the predetermined round, for example, the number of winning prizes to the big prize opening reaches the predetermined number before the predetermined time elapses. (See step S1902 in FIG. 42) However, as the condition for ending the round, other conditions other than the fact that the number of winning prizes in the special winning opening has reached a predetermined number may be used. As other conditions, for example, a game ball may win a predetermined game such as a specific winning port other than the grand prize port, or a game ball may pass a predetermined game such as a gate.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S970). When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S977). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets if the promotion effect flag and the promotion effect flag are set.

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

  Next, a specific example of the probable promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the probability change promotion effect executed during the big hit game. Here, the case where the probability change promotion effect is executed in the seventh round and the interval period (between the seventh round and the next round) is taken as an example. In FIG. 49, the decorative display variable display is executed in the effect display device 9 (see (a) and (b)), and the left and right symbols are stopped together to reach reach (see (c)). The jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (see (d)). Then, after being notified of the big hit (see (e)), an effect related to the big hit game is executed (see (f), (g), (m)). In the seventh round, a notification screen indicating that the probable promotion effect is executed is displayed (see (h) and (i)), and the promotion effect is executed as if the fork lottery machine rotates and the ball is discharged. (See (j) to (l)). When the game control microcomputer 560 has decided to win the odds, the screen (see (k)) on which the ball for notifying the probability is discharged is displayed as an effect result and is not to be a chance. When it is determined, a screen (see (l)) on which a ball for notifying that there is no probability change is displayed as an effect result.

  FIG. 50 and FIG. 51 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the probability variation promotion effect in the ending effect executed in the effect display device 9. In FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, the display state transitions in numerical order as (1) (2) (3). FIG. 50 shows a case of notifying that the probability has been promoted to the probability variation notification effect when the probability variation big hit is determined in advance. In addition, FIG. 51 shows a case in which it is determined in advance that it will normally be a big hit, and it is notified that the player has not been promoted to probability change in the probability change notification effect.

  In step S1957 of the promotion effect determination process (step S1950), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability change promotion effect to be executed is an effect indicating that the probability change promotion is received, and receives the jackpot end designation command. An ending effect including a probability change notification effect indicating promotion is selected. When performing the probability change notification effect, as shown in FIGS. 50 (1) and 50 (2), for example, the roulette is displayed on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIGS. 50 (1) and 50 (2), in the effect display device 9, a display in which a sphere rotates in the roulette is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, the roulette disk displayed on the effect display device 9 includes a plurality of areas in which numbers reminiscent of decorative designs are shown. When the probability change promotion effect to be executed is determined to be an effect indicating that the probability change promotion is performed, as shown in FIG. 50 (3), a number (for example, 7) that recalls the probability change big hit among the respective regions in the roulette disk. ) Is displayed in a region where the sphere is finally stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), a sentence “probability big hit” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Such a display corresponds to a display indicating that the display has been promoted to certainty.

  The effect control CPU 101 receives the jackpot end designation command when it is determined in step S1958 in the promotion effect determination process (step S1950) that the probability change promotion effect to be executed is an effect that does not indicate the probability change promotion. The ending effect including the probability change notification effect that does not indicate that the probability change is promoted is selected. When performing the probability change notification effect, as shown in FIGS. 51 (1) and 51 (2), for example, the roulette is displayed on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIGS. 51 (1) and 51 (2), in the effect display device 9, a display in which a sphere rotates in the roulette is performed.

  When the probability change promotion effect to be executed is determined to be an effect that does not indicate that the probability change promotion is performed, as shown in FIG. A display in which the sphere finally stops in the area indicated by 2) is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (4), a sentence “I was not promoted to probability change” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Such a display corresponds to a display that does not indicate that the display has been promoted to certainty.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the predetermined area (the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14)) during the big hit game. Even so, since the probable change promotion effect is executed as the ending effect, the notification effect of the probable change promotion can be executed without a sense of incongruity. This is because the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14) is not installed in the vicinity of the big winning opening, and a predetermined area (starting winning opening) is set during the big hit game. This is particularly effective for gaming machines that are difficult to pass.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating an ending effect selection process according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 52, the CPU for effect control 101 of the second embodiment confirms whether or not the flag for promotion effect is set in the ending effect selection process (step S1981). When the promotion effect flag is set (Y in step S1981), the effect control CPU 101 resets the promotion effect flag (step S1982). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the promotion effect waiting flag is set (step S1983A). When the promotion effect waiting flag is set (Y in step S1983A), the effect control CPU 101 resets the promotion effect waiting flag (step S1983B). The effect control CPU 101 selects a normal ending effect (step S1984) and ends the process. Therefore, in the ending effect selection process of the present embodiment, unlike the ending effect selection process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 44, the ending effect indicating the probability variation promotion is not selected. In the jackpot end effect process, the ending effect indicating the probability change promotion is not executed. In this embodiment, the promotion effect waiting flag is reset in the process of step S1983B. However, the promotion effect waiting flag is not reset in the process of step S1983B, and the probability change promotion effect is executed in a short time state. It may be configured to. Then, a background image similar to the normal state may be used as the background image in the time-short state, or a background image different from the normal state may be used.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating the jackpot end effect process according to the second embodiment. In the jackpot end effect process of the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S970). When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0, it is confirmed whether or not the display result 4 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specific command storage area (step S976A). If the display result 4 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area (Y in step S976A), the presentation control CPU 101 checks whether or not the promotion presentation completed flag is set. (Step S976B) If the promotion effect completed flag is set (Y in Step S976B), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background image displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background image corresponding to the probability change state. Then, the process proceeds to step S977.

  When the display result 4 designation command and the display result 5 designation command are not stored in the display result specific command storage area (N in step S976A), and when the promoted effect flag has not been set (N in step S976B), the effect The control CPU 101 changes the background image displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background image corresponding to the normal state, and proceeds to step S977. In step S977, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S977).

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

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the execution condition of the probability variation promotion effect is not satisfied during the big hit game, the probability variation promotion effect is not performed, so the effect that gives the player a sense of incongruity is performed. Can be prevented. It should be noted that the background image is changed depending on whether it is in a probable variation state or a normal state in the processing of step 976C and the processing of step S976D in the big hit end effect processing, so that after the big hit game ends, the gaming state An effect corresponding to is performed.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating processing during a round according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 54, in the in-round process of the third embodiment, unlike the in-round process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in Step S1901 and N in S1902), regardless of whether or not the promotion effect start waiting flag indicating that it is the execution round of the probability change promotion effect is set. Then, the process shifts to step S1905 without shifting to step S1939 (that is, without executing the process of step S1903 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 42). Therefore, even if the promotion effect waiting flag is set in the previous round due to the end of the probability change promotion effect, the probability change promotion effect is not executed in the next round.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating post-round processing according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 55, in the post-round processing of the third embodiment, unlike the post-round processing of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 47, when the big prize opening open flag is set. (Y of step S1871), the CPU 101 for effect control moves to step S1881 regardless of whether or not the promotion effect start waiting flag is set. Therefore, even if the promotion effect waiting flag is set in the previous round due to the end of the probability change promotion effect, the probability change promotion effect is not executed in the next round.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating ending effect selection processing according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 56, in the ending effect selection process of the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a promotion effect flag is set (step S1981), and the promotion effect flag is set. If it is set (Y in step S1981), the flag for promotion effect is reset (step S1982), and an ending effect corresponding to the determination result in the promotion effect determination process (step S1950) is selected (step S1988). .

  In addition, when the promotion effect in-progress flag is not set (N in Step S1981) and the promotion effect start waiting flag is set (Y in Step S1985A), the effect control CPU 101 determines the promotion effect determination process (Step S1981). The ending effect corresponding to the determination result in S1950) is selected (step S1988), and when the promotion effect start waiting flag is not set (N in step S1985A), the normal ending effect is selected (step S1984).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the round during the big hit game, when the promotion effect waiting flag is set due to, for example, the probability change promotion effect being ended halfway, the probability change promotion effect in the next round. However, the certainty promotion promotion effect can be surely executed as the ending effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the start winning during the big hit game (game ball winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14) is exemplified as the execution condition of the probable promotion effect. The execution condition of the probability change promotion effect may be other conditions.

  Specifically, for example, the execution condition may be that a predetermined number or more start winnings are made during the big hit game, or that a predetermined number or more start winnings are made during one round in the big hit game. May be. In addition, the execution condition may be that the game ball passes through the gate 32 during the big hit game (specifically, the gate switch 32a is turned on). In addition, it is an execution condition that a game ball wins the winning holes 29, 30, 33, and 39 (specifically, the winning hole switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are turned on) during the big hit game. May be. In addition, during the big hit game, it may be set as an execution condition that ten game balls win the big winning opening (specifically, the count switch 23 is turned on ten times). Further, even if the game condition is that the game ball passes a predetermined area in the big prize opening during the big hit game (specifically, the V switch provided in the big prize opening is turned on). Good. The execution condition is that a button installed on the gaming machine is pressed at a predetermined timing during the big hit game (specifically, a switch for detecting whether or not the button is pressed is turned on). Or you may. Further, it may be set as an execution condition that a game ball is fired a predetermined number of times or more in a game area during a big hit game. Further, the execution condition may be that the first reserved memory number, the second reserved memory number, the combined reserved memory number, or the normal symbol reserved memory is a predetermined number or more.

  It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 sends a command indicating that the switches are turned on for effect control when the above-described execution conditions are satisfied (when the switches are turned on). The effect control microcomputer 100 transmitted to the microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute a probability change promotion effect according to the received command.

  Further, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed when a predetermined number or more of the execution conditions described above are satisfied. In addition, a plurality of execution conditions may be combined, and the probability variation promotion effect may be executed according to the combination of execution conditions established.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not to execute a predetermined reach effect when it is determined that the jackpot determination module is not executed. Then, based on the execution result of the jackpot determination module and whether or not to execute a predetermined reach effect, the type of variation pattern is determined, and the variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the determined type Good. In such a configuration, the game control microcomputer 560 makes a different decision depending on whether or not a decision to execute a predetermined reach effect has been made, thereby increasing the control burden. The variation pattern types can be increased.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly preferably applied to a gaming machine that executes an effect for notifying that a special condition is established in an effect display device.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows a probability change promotion effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. 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 transmission timing of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bit allocation example of the input port in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a preservation | save area | region. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the common pending | holding memory number buffer with which a 1st pending memory number and a 2nd pending memory number are provided in common. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. 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 an example of the aspect of the variable display of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of a total pending storage display part. 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 an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a process during effect design change It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a promotion effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for judgment criteria selection. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the probability change promotion effect performed during a big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the probability change promotion effect in the ending effect performed in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the probability change promotion effect in the ending effect performed in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect selection process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end effect selection process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect selection process of 3rd Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 9a 1st decoration design display 9b 2nd decoration design display 20 Variable Winning ball equipment 31 Game control board (main board)
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560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (6)

First variable display means and second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying the display results, specified as the first variable display means or the second variable display means display result controls the advantageous specific game state for the player when derived displayed, a special condition of the identification information than when the normal state after the pre Kitoku Teiyugi state is terminated when satisfied in gaming machine variable display is controlled to a special game state prone to the specific display result,
Predetermining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state and whether to establish the special condition before deriving and displaying a display result of variable display;
Variable display execution means for performing variable display of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state when it is decided to control to the specific game state by the prior decision means, and the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display execution means;
During the control of the specific gaming state, a special condition notification effect is provided for notifying whether or not the special condition is satisfied when a notification condition that is satisfied based on a game medium passing through a predetermined area is satisfied. Special condition notification production execution means to be executed;
An end effect executing means for executing an end effect for notifying that the specific gaming state has ended,
The special condition notification effect executing means is
If the notification condition is not satisfied during the control of the specific gaming state, the special condition notification effect is executed during the period in which the end effect is being executed ,
The special condition notification effect is executed at a different rate when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display means. A gaming machine characterized by that. First variable display means and second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying the display results, specified as the first variable display means or the second variable display means display result controls the advantageous specific game state for the player when derived displayed, a special condition of the identification information than when the normal state after the pre Kitoku Teiyugi state is terminated when satisfied in gaming machine variable display is controlled to a special game state prone to the specific display result,
Predetermining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state and whether to establish the special condition before deriving and displaying a display result of variable display;
Variable display execution means for performing variable display of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state when it is decided to control to the specific game state by the prior decision means, and the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display execution means;
During the control of the specific gaming state, a special condition notification effect is provided for notifying whether or not the special condition is satisfied when a notification condition that is satisfied based on a game medium passing through a predetermined area is satisfied. Special condition notification production execution means to be executed;
When the pre-determining means determines that the special condition is satisfied, and when the notification condition is satisfied, a first mode effect for informing that the special condition is satisfied is terminated in the specific gaming state. A mode effect execution means for performing a second mode effect that is executed later and that does not notify that the special condition is satisfied when the notification condition is not satisfied ;
The special condition notification effect executing means has different ratios when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the special condition notification effect is executed . Special Conditions notification effect execution unit, when the notification condition is satisfied between the first phase during the control of a specific game state, the special conditions in advance determining means based on that decides to establish the special condition is satisfied to perform a special condition notification effect for notifying that was, in the case where the notification condition between the second phase during control of the specific game state is established, the irrespective of determining the content of the predetermination means The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special condition notification effect is not executed. The specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games advantageous to the player,
A special condition notification effect start prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the special condition notification effect by the special condition notification effect executing means when a game medium passes a predetermined area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the round game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games advantageous to the player,
Specific gaming state controlling means, the round game is ended when the round game end conditions during the round game is satisfied,
During the round game, when the round game end condition is satisfied before the special condition notification effect is executed by the special condition notification effect execution means, the special condition is satisfied in the period after the next round game of the round game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising special condition establishment notifying means for executing a notification effect for notifying that. The specific game state is constituted by a plurality of predetermined round games advantageous to the player,
Specific gaming state controlling means, the round game is ended when the round game end conditions during the round game is satisfied,
End effect execution means for executing an end effect for notifying that the specific gaming state has ended;
During the round game, when the round game end condition is satisfied before the special condition notification effect execution means by the special condition notification effect execution means ends, the fact that the special condition is satisfied in the period in which the end effect is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising special condition establishment notifying means for executing a notification effect for notification.

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