JP5452642B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays a display result, and is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit. A special display state where the display result of the variable display of the identification information is likely to be the specific display result compared to the normal state after the specific game state ends when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a gaming state.

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

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball (a big hit game state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In addition, if a special condition such as a display result of variable display of identification information becomes a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the jackpot is subsequently obtained. Some are configured to shift to a high-probability state (also referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability of occurrence of the occurrence is high.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, when it is determined to be in a high probability state, it is impossible to specify whether or not to shift to the high probability state when the identification information is variably displayed. There is one that is configured to execute a notification effect for notifying that the state is shifted to the high probability state or that the state is the high probability state after the symbol is derived and displayed.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a promotion effect for notifying a promotion to a special gaming state (for example, a promising big hit) (so-called success) is executed during the round of the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. A structured gaming machine is disclosed.

JP 2006-61313 A (paragraphs 0055-0060, FIG. 7)

  The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 is provided with a plurality of times for executing a promotion effect, and the player increases the expectation for promotion to a special gaming state. However, since the promotion effect is executed independently at each timing, a different sense of expectation cannot be obtained depending on the timing at which the promotion effect is executed, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be lowered.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player with respect to a notification effect that a special gaming state occurs.

The gaming machine according to the present invention provides variable display means (for example, a special symbol display 8 or a production effect) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and for displaying and displaying the display result. A specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) that includes a display device 9) and executes a round game advantageous to the player a plurality of times when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display means And when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, when it is decided to make a probable big hit as a result of the lottery), the identification information is variable compared to the normal state after the specific gaming state is ended. easy display result of the display becomes specific display results special game state (e.g., probability variation state) a gaming machine to shift to a particular display the display result derived displayed on the variable display means Predetermining means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) that determines whether or not to establish a predetermined transition condition when it is determined to be a specific display result before the display result is derived and displayed. , A part for executing the processing of steps S54 and S73) and a transition condition establishment notification effect capable of notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition is satisfied based on the determination by the predetermining means as the specific display result. (For example, a notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect shown in FIG. 39 (h)) (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S115 in the game control microcomputer 560), and notification When the effect determining means determines to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect, the timing for executing the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is reduced. Also, the first timing (eg, the 10th round in the jackpot game), the second timing (eg, the 11th round in the jackpot game), or the third timing executed after the first timing and the second timing (eg, the jackpot) An effect execution timing determination means (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S118 in the game control microcomputer 560) and an effect execution timing determination means determined at any time of the end of the game (at the time of ending effect). The performance execution means for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect at the determined timing (for example, the part of steps S542, S1910, S1922, and S1984 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the effect execution timing determination means , 2nd Thailand When the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed at the timing, the rate of notification that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is higher than the case where the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed at the first timing. The timing for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect is determined (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is more than the probability change promotion rate (15/65 = about 23%) when the probability change promotion effect is executed in the tenth round. Referring to the effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 8D, which is set so that the probability change promotion rate (55/100 = 55%) when the probability change promotion effect is executed in the eleventh round is higher. Step S118 is executed. ) And when the transition condition establishment notification effect is not executed at the first timing and the second timing, and when the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed at the third timing, the transition condition establishment notification effect is produced at the second timing. The timing for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect is determined so that the proportion of notification that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is higher than when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not The probability change promotion rate (30/35 = about 86%) when the probability change promotion effect is executed at the ending than the probability change promotion rate (55/100 = 55%) when the probability change promotion effect is executed in 11 rounds. The process of step S118 is executed with reference to the effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 8D, which is set to be higher). When the means is determined to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect at the second timing or the third timing by the effect execution timing determining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the eleventh round or the When it is decided to execute the probable promotion effect by ending and the display result 4, 5, 8, or 9 designation command is transmitted in the process of step S119), the transition is made at the first timing executed before the second timing. An effect that partially matches the condition establishment notification effect is executed, the effect execution means starts the transition condition establishment notification effect during a predetermined round game in the specific gaming state, and the effect execution means completes the transition condition establishment notification effect If the power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped before, the power supply is restored and In the next round game after a period of a game, it characterized in that the predetermined shift condition is further provided with a migration condition satisfaction notifying means for performing notification effect for notifying that it has established.

  When the effect execution means is determined by the effect execution timing determination means to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect at the second timing or the third timing (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is the eleventh in the process of step S118). At the first timing that is executed before the second timing, when it is decided to execute the probability change promotion effect in the round or ending and the display result 4, 5, 8, or 9 designation command is transmitted in the process of step S119) After the start of the transition condition establishment notification effect, before interrupting whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, interruption means for interrupting the transition condition satisfaction notification effect (for example, step S543 in the production control microcomputer 100) Including a portion for executing the processing of S544, S1977 to S1979) It may be composed of sea urchin.

  The effect execution means delays the start timing of the transition condition satisfaction notification when executing the transition condition satisfaction notification effect at the first timing (for example, steps S546, S547, S1982 in the effect control microcomputer 100). A portion for executing the processing of S1984) may be included.

  Random number generating means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 generates random 6-2) for generating an execution timing determining random number (for example, random 6-2) for determining the execution timing of the transition condition establishment notification effect. The effect execution timing determination means determines the execution timing of the transition condition establishment notification effect based on the execution timing determination random number generated by the random number generation means and the predetermined determination value (for example, for game control) The microcomputer 560 may be configured to execute the process of step S118 based on the random 6-2 and the effect timing determination value set in the effect timing table shown in FIG.

  An operation means (for example, operation button 120) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect execution means executes a transition condition establishment notification effect (for example, for effect control) based on an operation performed on the operation means by the player. The microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute the processing of steps S1824A to S1832A).

  When the timing at which the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed by the effect execution means is late (for example, 5 seconds after the start of the round game), the predetermined transition is made, compared with the case where the timing is early (for example, at the start of the round game). The ratio of notifying that the condition is satisfied is high (for example, the ratio 100% of the performance control microcomputer 100 executes the probability change promotion effect 5 seconds after the start of the round game when the big hit is normal, and the round when the probability change big hit is 10%. The promotion execution start time determination value and the SR5-2 value of the promotion effect execution start time determination table shown in FIG. 35 set so that the rate at which the probability change promotion effect is executed 5 seconds after the start of the game is 90%. Based on this, the process of step S547 may be executed).

  An operation means (for example, an operation button 120) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect execution means is determined to establish a predetermined transition condition, and is operated by the operation means during the execution of the transition condition establishment notification effect. Based on the fact that a predetermined notification condition has been satisfied (for example, the operation button 120 has been operated ten times or more within a predetermined time), it is notified that the predetermined transition condition has been satisfied (for example, for effect control) The microcomputer 100 executes the processes of steps S1829A and S1831A). Based on the operation status of the operation means, the predetermined notification condition is set to a condition with a different difficulty level regarding the operation (for example, the operation button 120 is set to 5 within a predetermined time). Or a notification condition changing means for determining whether or not to execute a transition condition establishment notification effect (for example, an effect system) In use the microcomputer 100, step S1980A, part executes the processing of S1981A or processing portions for performing the steps S833B～S833E) may be further configured to include,.

  When power supply to the gaming machine is stopped in the specific gaming state (for example, Y in step S44A shown in FIG. 59 or Y in step S44B shown in FIG. 62), a predetermined timing (for example, big hit) after the power supply is restored A transition condition establishment notification effect is executed in the next round in the game, or an indistinguishable effect in which it is impossible to determine whether the game state is a special game state over a plurality of variable displays after the specific game state ends (for example, 63, the post-restoration effect execution means for executing the effect (eg, the effect shown in FIG. 63) is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the power failure recovery 2 designation command and the probability change promotion effect designation command. Based on the part that executes the processing of steps S1971A, S1982, and S1984, or the production system In the microcomputer 100 for a game, the variation pattern command corresponding to the probability variation promotion possibility presentation mode is received from the game control microcomputer 560 by setting the probability variation promotion possibility presentation mode flag in step S45B, and the received variation pattern command is received. It may be configured to include a portion that executes the processing of steps S801 to S803 on the basis.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is displayed whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is the specific display result, and whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied when it is determined that the display result is the specific display result. A transition condition establishment notification effect capable of notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition is established based on a prior determination means that is determined before the derivation display of the result and a determination that the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means. The notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute, and the timing for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect when the notification effect determination means determines to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect, at least the first timing and the second timing Or an effect execution timing determining means for determining any one of the third timing to be executed after the first timing and the second timing; An effect execution means for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect at the timing determined by the timing determination means, and when the effect execution timing determination means executes the transition condition establishment notification effect at the second timing, The timing for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect is determined and the first timing is set so that the ratio of notifying that the predetermined transition condition is established is higher than when the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is executed at the timing. And when the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed at the third timing and when the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed at the third timing, than when the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed at the second timing. The transition condition establishment notification effect is executed so that the ratio of notification that the predetermined transition condition is established is high. And the effect execution means is executed before the second timing when the effect execution timing determination means determines to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect at the second timing or the third timing. Since it is configured to execute an effect that partially matches the transition condition establishment notification effect at the timing, it gives the player a different expectation depending on the timing at which the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is executed, thereby improving the gaming interest Can be made.

  When the effect execution means is determined to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect at the second timing or the third timing by the effect execution timing determination means, at the first timing executed before the second timing, the transition condition After starting the establishment notification effect, and before notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition has been established, it is configured to include interruption means for interrupting the transition condition establishment notification effect, thereby allowing the player to The transition condition establishment notification effect that appears as if it was executed at the timing gives an impression that it has been restored and executed at the second timing or the third timing, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

  The effect execution means is configured to include a delay means for delaying the start timing of the transition condition establishment notification when executing the transition condition establishment notification effect at the first timing, so that the player can receive the first timing. Then, after giving the impression that the transition condition establishment notification effect is not performed, the transition condition satisfaction notification effect can be started to make the player feel a surprise and improve the game entertainment.

  Random number generating means for generating an execution timing determining random number for determining the execution timing of the transition condition establishment notification effect is provided, and the effect execution timing determining means includes the execution timing determining random number generated by the random number generating means and a predetermined determination value. Based on the above, the execution timing of the transition condition establishment notification effect is determined at random, so that the execution timing of the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is determined at random, making the player feel unexpected, Can be improved.

  The player is provided with operation means that can be operated, and the effect execution means is configured to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect based on the operation performed by the player on the operation means. Can improve their willingness to participate.

  When the timing at which the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed by the effect execution means is late, it is configured such that the ratio of notifying that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is higher than when the timing is early, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation when the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed, and to improve the gaming interest.

  The operation means operable by the player is determined, and the performance executing means is determined to establish a predetermined transition condition, and a predetermined notification condition is set based on an operation by the operation means during execution of the transition condition establishment notification effect. On the condition that it has been established, the fact that the predetermined transition condition has been established is notified, and based on the operation status of the operating means, the predetermined notification condition is changed to a condition with a different degree of difficulty regarding the operation, or the transition condition establishment notification effect Is further provided with notification condition changing means for determining whether or not to execute the game, the game effect can be executed according to the player's characteristics, and the player's interest in the transition condition establishment notification effect Can be improved.

  When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped in the specific gaming state, the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed at a predetermined timing after the power supply is restored, or the variable display is performed multiple times after the specific gaming state ends. The transition condition establishment notification is made at a predetermined timing after the power supply is restored by being configured to include a post-restoration effect executing means for executing an indistinguishable effect that cannot be determined whether or not it is in a special gaming state. When performing the production, even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, it can be notified that the transition condition has been established, and the gaming state is in the special gaming state without being informed of the transition to the special gaming state. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling suspicious by avoiding the transition to. In addition, when performing an indistinguishable effect in which it is impossible to determine whether or not the special game state is present over a plurality of variable displays after the specific game state has ended, the power supply to the gaming machine has been stopped. Thus, the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed in a state where it is unknown how far the transition condition establishment notification effect has been executed before the power supply is stopped, and it is not consistent with the effect that was executed before the power supply was stopped. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling suspicious.

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 block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a power supply board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table, the jackpot type determination table, the probability variation promotion effect determination table, and the effect timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 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 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 the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect mode determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the promotion production execution start time determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the promotion production execution start time determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a probability change promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a probability change promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a probability change promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a probability change promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a probability change promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a probability change promotion effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of condition satisfaction frequency | count. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the probability change promotion effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of other example of the process in round of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an operation success period. It is a flowchart which shows a part of other example of the post-round process of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the probability change promotion effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table for probability change promotion effect determination for determining whether a probability change promotion effect is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation aspect determination process of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of command analysis process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the post-round process performed in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the main process in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a promotion possibility production | presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the display result specific command transmission process of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation aspect determination process of 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation timing determination table of 5th Embodiment.

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 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed 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) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (excluding a game board described later). Is a structure including

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. 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, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device (image display device) 9 is provided as a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of decorative patterns for effects. The effect display device 9 has a symbol display area 9A for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) identification information items “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 performs variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) as identification information for decoration (for effects) during the variable symbol variable display period by the special symbol indicator 8. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of decorative symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. The symbol display area 9A includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The position of the symbol display area 9A is fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The three areas of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R may be separated.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided on the top of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display a larger number of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp a specific stop symbol. Further, the effect display device 9 performs variable display of decorative symbols during the variable symbol display period of the special symbols by the special symbol display 8.

  At the bottom of the effect display device 9, a special symbol hold memory display comprising four displays for displaying the number of valid winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 13, that is, the number of hold memories (also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). 18 is provided. Every time there is an effective start prize, the display color of one display is changed. Each time the variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the display color of one display is restored. In addition, in the display area of the effect display device 9, a special symbol reserved storage display area including four display areas for displaying the number of reserved memories may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is 4, but the upper limit value may be a larger value. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a starting winning port (first starting port) 13. A game ball won in the 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, the variable winning ball device 15 is kept open for a predetermined time when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. 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 won at the start winning opening 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the starting winning port 14 than the starting winning port 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 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 start winning opening 13 and the start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening. The special symbol display 8 is in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started when the game ball enters the start winning port 13 or the start winning port 14 and is detected by the start port switch 13a or the start port switch 14a. Start variable display (variation) of special symbols. In addition, the special symbol display corresponding to the start winning opening 13 and the starting winning opening 14 may each be provided. Specifically, for example, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 13 and is detected by the start opening switch 13a, the special symbol that starts variable display (variation) of the special symbol is displayed if the variable display of the symbol can be started. And a special symbol display that starts variable display (variation) of the special symbol if it is in a state where variable display of the symbol can be started when the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start port switch 14a. May be provided.

  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 start winning port 14. The 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 start winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or nails are formed around the start winning opening 13. It is difficult to guide the game balls to the start winning opening 13 by arranging them closely or the nail arrangement around the starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the starting winning opening 14 is more than the winning rate of the starting winning opening 13 You may make it high.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and in a specific gaming state (big hit state), the opening / closing plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 so that the large winning opening serving as a winning area is opened. The winning ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit). For example, if the right lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a win. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls entered into the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start 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.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39. The winning holes 29, 30, 33, and 39 for the game balls are awarded to the winning port switches 29a and 30a, respectively. , 33a, 39a. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning openings 13, 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning. In addition, the game balls won in the respective winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 may be detected by one switch.

  A decoration LED 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize is provided at the bottom. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. Furthermore, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as the effect display device 9) in the game area 7. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device enter the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the start winning opening 13 and is detected by the start opening switch 13a, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts variable display (variation) as long as the variable display of the symbol can be started. The decorative design on the display device 9 starts variable display (variation). If it is not in a state where the variable display of symbols can be started, the start winning memory number is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. If the special symbol (stop symbol) at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls have won.

  When the game ball wins the gate 32, normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”) are variably displayed on the normal symbol display 10. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol: “◯”, for example), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, in the short time state (the game state in which the variable symbol display time for special symbols is shortened), the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 may be increased.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. Yes. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with light emitters at various locations. Further, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  An operation button 120 that can be pressed by the player is provided at the lower left portion of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved. When the jackpot determination random number is a software random number, the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 is used as an addition value when a random number such as a variation pattern determination random number described later with reference to FIG. 7 is updated. It may be configured. In the case of such a configuration, the addition value of random numbers such as random numbers for variation pattern determination is determined at random, and randomness of random numbers such as random numbers for variation pattern determination can be further improved.

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

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18 and a normal symbol hold memory display 41. Perform display control.

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

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

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board via the lamp driver board 35 and the top frame LED 28a provided on the frame side. The left frame LED 28 b, the right frame LED 28 c, the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball break lamp 52 are controlled to be displayed, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the audio output board 70.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in the built-in or external ROM 111, and an input signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response, the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

  When the player presses the operation button 120, an operation signal is output from the operation button 120, but the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 108. In the first embodiment, the operation button 120 may not be provided.

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c based on a signal for driving the LED. Moreover, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the frame side.

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

  Next, the configuration of the power supply substrate 910 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The power supply board 910 is provided with a power switch 914 for permitting or shutting off power supply to each electric component control board or mechanism component in the gaming machine. Note that the power switch 914 may be provided outside the power supply board 910 in the gaming machine. When the power switch 914 is in a closed state (on state), AC power (AC 24 V) is applied to the input side (primary side) of the transformer 911. The transformer 911 is for electrically insulating the AC power supply (AC24V) and the inside of the power supply substrate 910, and its output voltage is also AC24V. A varistor 918 as an overvoltage protection circuit is installed on the input side of the transformer 911.

  The power supply board 910 is installed independently of the electric component control board (the main board 31, the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, etc.), and generates a voltage used by each board and the mechanical parts in the gaming machine. In this example, AC24V, VSL (DC + 30V), VLP (DC + 24V), VDD (DC + 12V) and VCC (DC + 5V) are generated. Further, a capacitor 916 serving as a storage holding means for holding the stored contents in the backup power supply (VBB), that is, the backup RAM, is charged from DC + 5V (VCC), that is, a power supply line for driving an IC or the like on each substrate. Further, a backflow prevention diode 917 is inserted between the +5 V line and the backup +5 V (VBB) line. Note that VSL is generated by rectifying and boosting AC 24 V with a rectifying element in the rectifying and smoothing circuit 915. VSL becomes a solenoid driving power source. VLP is a lamp lighting voltage, and is generated by rectifying AC24V with a rectifier element in the rectifier circuit 912.

  The DC-DC converter 913 serving as a power supply voltage generation unit has one or a plurality of switching regulators (two regulator ICs 924A and 924B are shown in FIG. 4), and generates VDD and VCC based on VSL. Relatively large capacitors 923A and 923B are connected to the input sides of the regulator ICs (switching regulators) 924A and 924B. Accordingly, when the power supply to the gaming machine from the outside is stopped, the DC voltages such as VSL, VDD, VCC, etc., decrease relatively slowly.

  As shown in FIG. 4, AC24V output from the transformer 911 is supplied to the connector 922B as it is. The VLP is supplied to the connector 922C. VCC, VDD and VSL are supplied to connectors 922A, 922B and 922C.

  The cable connected to the connector 922A is connected to the main board 31. The cable connected to the connector 922B is connected to the payout control board 37. Therefore, VBB is also supplied to the connector 922A. For example, a cable connected to the connector 922 </ b> C is connected to the lamp driver board 35. Each voltage is supplied to the effect control board 80 via the lamp driver board 35.

  In addition, a clear switch 921 having a push button structure is mounted on the power supply board 910. When the clear switch 921 is pressed, a low level (ON state) clear signal is output and output to the main board 31 via the connector 922A. If the clear switch 921 is not pressed, a high level (off state) signal is output. The clear switch 921 may have a configuration other than the push button structure. Further, the clear switch 921 may be provided other than the power supply board 910 in the gaming machine.

  Further, the power supply board 910 generates a reset signal for the microcomputer mounted on the electric component control board, amplifies the reset signal from the power supply monitor circuit 920 that outputs a power-off signal, and the power supply monitor circuit 920. And an output driver circuit 925 that amplifies the power-off signal and outputs the amplified signal to the connector 922B. The reset signal for the effect control microcomputer is transmitted to the effect control board 80 via the lamp driver board 35. Further, when the reset circuit is mounted on each electric component control board, the voltage value that makes the reset signal high may be made different (for example, the case of the main board 31 is made highest). The timing at which the reset signal for the game control microcomputer 560 becomes high level is the latest).

  A power-off signal from the power monitoring circuit 920, that is, a detection signal from the power monitoring means is input to the game control microcomputer 560 via an input port mounted on the main board 31. That is, the gaming control microcomputer 560 can confirm the occurrence of the stop of the power supply to the gaming machine by monitoring the input signal of the input port.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration to the effect control board 80 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state 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 initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 55 (step S12).

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

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

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

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

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing). : Step S21).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a (step S30). Specifically, the payout control mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any of the start opening switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. The payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

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

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type of jackpot (probable big hit, normal jackpot) (for jackpot type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine (variation time) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6-1) Random 6-1 (MR6-1): Determines whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect (for the probability variation promotion effect determination).
(6-2) Random 6-2 (MR6-2): Determines the timing for executing the probable promotion effect (for effect timing determination)
(7) Random 7 (MR7): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (2) and the random number for determination of normal symbol of (5). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 4, random 6-1, random 6-2) or initial value random numbers (random 7). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

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

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table shows that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot” based on the random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In the jackpot type determination table, a determination value (hit type determination value) corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variation jackpot”, which is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of 2, is set. When the value of random 2 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram illustrating 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. A determination value (probability change promotion effect determination value) to be compared with a random value 6-1 is set in the probability change promotion effect determination table. The probability change promotion effect determination table includes a normal time probability change promotion effect determination table used when a normal big hit (a big hit that is not a probability change big hit) and a probability change time positive change promotion effect determination table used when a probability change big hit occurs. is there. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (C) is set in the normal change / promotion promotion determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 8 (C) in the probability change / promotion promotion determination table. Each numerical value is set. When the value of the random 6-1 matches any of the probability variation promotion effect determination values, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect according to the matched probability variation promotion effect determination value. In the example shown in FIG. 8C, when a normal jackpot occurs, it is determined that the probability variation promotion effect is performed according to the value of the random 6-1, and it is determined that the probability variation promotion effect is not performed. In some cases, however, it may be configured to always decide to perform a probable promotion effect when a big hit occurs. And when a big hit usually occurs, you may be comprised so that the probability change promotion effect which alert | reports that the probability change promotion failed was performed.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram showing an effect timing determination table stored in the ROM 54. The effect timing determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine the timing for executing the probability variation promotion effect. In the effect timing determination table, a determination value (effect timing determination value) to be compared with the random 6-2 value is set. The performance timing determination table includes a normal-time performance timing determination table that is used when a normal big hit (a big hit that is not a probable variation big hit) occurs, and a probability change production timing determination table that is used when a positive probability big hit occurs. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (D) and each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (D) are set in the normal probability variation promotion effect determination table. Each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8D and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8D are set in the table. When the value of the random 6-2 matches any of the effect timing determination values, the CPU 56 determines the timing of the probable change promotion effect as the timing corresponding to the matched effect timing determination value.

  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. 9, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command for designating a decorative pattern variation pattern having a 2-byte configuration. “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. Further, the variation pattern command may be configured to include information indicating whether it is a normal big hit, a probable big hit, or a loss. Then, the production control CPU 101 may be configured to determine whether it is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a loss based on the received variation pattern command. In such a configuration, the effect control CPU 101 can determine whether it is a normal big hit, a probable big hit, or a loss even when the display result designation command is not received. it can. In addition, since it is possible to determine whether it is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a loss without sending a display result designation command to the production control CPU 101, the number of commands to be sent can be reduced. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the stop symbol is to be used as the off symbol, and it is determined that the reach effect is not executed during the variable display, the variable pattern # 1 or the variable pattern # 2 is determined. Is 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. In addition, the variation patterns # 3 to # 6 are variation patterns used when the stop display is an off-line pattern and the reach display is executed in the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the variation patterns # 7 to # 10 are used.

  In the variation pattern setting process described later, variation patterns # 7 to # 10 are set in the variation pattern determination table for big hit that is selected when it is determined that the stop symbol is a big hit symbol. In addition, variation patterns # 1 to # 6 are set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation selected when it is determined that the stop symbol is to be a missing symbol.

  When receiving the effect control command indicating the variation pattern, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs variable display of the decoration symbol on the ornament symbol display for a time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received effect control command. The effect design is variably displayed, and the effect display device 9 performs a type of display effect corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the received effect control command. At the same time, an effect using effect parts such as a lamp, LED, and speaker 27 is performed. That is, the fluctuation pattern indicates the fluctuation time and the aspect of the effect.

  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) specify an effect designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. This is a control command (variation pattern command) (corresponding to variation patterns # 1 to # 10, respectively). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols).

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C09 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C09 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C09 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command. Note that the command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the command is off. The commands 8C03 (H) to 8C05 (H) are also effect control commands indicating that a probability variation promotion effect (promotion effect during jackpot promotion) is executed in the case of a normal jackpot. The command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the tenth round in the big hit game. The command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the eleventh round in the jackpot game. The command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability change promotion effect is executed at the end of the big hit game (at the time of the ending effect).

  The commands 8C07 (H) to 8C09 (H) are also effect control commands indicating that the probability variation promotion effect (promotion effect during jackpot promotion) is executed in the case of the probability variation big hit. The command 8C07 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability change promotion effect is executed in 10 rounds in the jackpot game. The command 8C08 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is executed in 11 rounds in the jackpot game. The command 8C09 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is executed at the end of the big hit game (end effect).

  Note that the command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is not executed in the case of a normal jackpot. 8C06 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is not executed when the probability variation big hit is assumed.

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

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

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

  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 corresponding to the type of jackpot (usually transmitted at the big hit) and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command (transmitted at the probability variation jackpot). The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (designating a big hit end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command) for designating display of a big hit end screen at a normal big hit. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command) for designating display of a jackpot end screen at the time of probability variation jackpot.

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

  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. When it is decided not to make a big hit, the off symbol is decided as the stop symbol of the special symbol display 8. When it is decided to make a big hit, the big hit symbol is decided. 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. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

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

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

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

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reserved storage number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step S211). If the number of reserved memories is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 4, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (step S212). Further, the CPU 56 extracts software random numbers (counter values for generating big hit type determination random numbers, etc.) and random R (big hit determination random numbers), and uses them as the extracted random number values of the pending storage number counter. A process of storing in the storage area in the storage buffer corresponding to the value is executed (step S213). In step S213, the CPU 56 extracts a random 2 (see FIG. 7) value as a software random number. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is secured. Further, a counter for generating a jackpot symbol determination random number and the like and a reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 causes the CPU 56 to check the value of the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the random R stored in the random number buffer area matches any of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 8A). If they match, the process proceeds to step S71 (step S54). The process of step S54 is a big hit determination process.

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

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the big hit when the probability change big hit is finished, and is reset when the big hit game is started. When the probability change big hit is made in the probability change state, the probability change flag is reset when the big hit game is started, and the probability change flag is set again at the end of the big hit game.

  When the value of the random R does not match any of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state when the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set. The value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (steps S56 and S57). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, a time reduction end flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S58 and S59). Then, the process proceeds to step S75. In addition, when the value of random R does not correspond to any of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 may be configured to execute the processes of steps S56 to S59 at the end of the variation of the special symbol.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, in order to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the jackpot type determination random number (randomly stored in the random number buffer area is referenced with reference to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8B. The type ("normal" or "probability") corresponding to the value that matches the value of 2) is determined as the jackpot type (step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. .

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the big hit flag is set, the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a table used to determine one of the plurality of types of variation patterns (step S92). As described above, fluctuation patterns # 7 to # 10 are set in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the deviation variation pattern determination table is selected as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation patterns (step S94). As described above, the variation patterns # 1 to # 6 are set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation (see FIG. 9). When the hour / short flag is set, the loss hour / short hour fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern # 2 is set is selected. When the hour / hour flag is not set, the fluctuation patterns # 1 and # are selected. The normal variation pattern table for detachment in which 3 to # 6 are set is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S104. In addition, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 may be configured to determine whether or not to use the reach effect variation pattern using a random number.

  In step S104, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 4 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (step S104). Then, based on the extracted random 4 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the processing of steps S92 and S94 (step S105).

  Next, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs a control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 10) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 9 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 not set, control is performed to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S113). Then, the process proceeds to step S122.

  When the big hit flag is set, the random 6-1 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating the random 6-1 (step S114). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect based on the value of the random 6-1 (step S115). That is, in the table in which the promotion determination value (determination value corresponding to executing the probability variation promotion effect) as shown in FIG. 8C in the ROM 54 is set, the promotion determination value that matches the value of random 6-1. If there is, it is decided to execute the probable promotion effect.

  When it is determined not to execute the probable promotion effect (N in Step S116), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command designated by the display result 2 or 6 (Step S121). Which effect control command is to be transmitted is determined based on the data indicating the type of jackpot and the fact that the probability variation promotion effect is not executed. The data indicating the type of jackpot is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in step S74 of the special symbol normal process (step S300). Accordingly, when “01” is set as data indicating that the jackpot type is “normal”, the CPU 56 determines that the probability change promotion effect is not executed, and displays the display result 2 designation command. Control to send. In addition, when “02” is set as data indicating that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the CPU 56 determines that the display result 6 designation command is based on the decision not to execute the probability change promotion effect. Control to send.

  When it is decided to execute the probable promotion effect (Y in Step S116), the random 6-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating the random 6-2 (Step S117). Then, the CPU 56 determines the timing for executing the probability change promotion effect based on the value of random 6-2 (step S118). That is, when the random 6-2 value matches one of the effect timing determination values (determination value corresponding to the timing of executing the probability change promotion effect) as shown in FIG. The timing of the production is determined to be a timing corresponding to the matched production timing determination value.

  Specifically, when “01” is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 as data indicating that the jackpot type is “normal”, when the value of random 6-2 is 0 to 49, The CPU 56 determines to execute the probable promotion effect in the tenth round in the jackpot game. When the value of the random number 6-2 is 50 to 94, the CPU 56 decides to execute the probability change promotion effect in the eleventh round. When the value of random 6-2 is 95 to 99, the CPU 56 determines to execute the probable promotion effect at the end of the big hit game (at the ending effect).

  Further, when “02” is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 as data indicating that the jackpot type is “probable change”, when the value of random 6-2 is 0 to 14, the CPU 56 It is decided to execute the probable promotion effect in the 10th round in the big hit game. When the value of the random 6-2 is 15 to 69, the CPU 56 determines to execute the probability change promotion effect in the eleventh round. When the value of the random number 6-2 is 70 to 99, the CPU 56 determines to execute the probability variation promotion effect at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect).

  And CPU56 performs control which transmits the production | presentation control command in any one of display results 3-5, 7-9 designation | designated according to the timing which performs jackpot classification and a probable change promotion production (step S119). Specifically, when “01” is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 as data indicating that the jackpot type is “normal”, the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the tenth round in the jackpot game. When determined, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command. When it is determined in the eleventh round that the probability variation promotion effect is to be executed, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command. When it is determined to execute the probability change promotion effect at the end of the big hit game (at the time of the ending effect), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command.

  In addition, when “02” is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 as data indicating that the jackpot type is “probability change”, it is determined to execute the probability change promotion effect in the tenth round in the jackpot game. At this time, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 7 designation command. When it is determined to execute the probability change promotion effect in the eleventh round, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 8 designation command. When it is decided to execute the probable promotion effect at the end of the big hit game (at the ending effect), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 9 designation command.

  In step S122, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display unit 8. (Step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit 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. Further, the same jackpot start designation command may be transmitted regardless of the jackpot type, or the same jackpot end designation command may be transmitted regardless of the jackpot type (see FIG. 20). May be. In such a configuration, the number of commands transmitted to the effect control CPU 101 can be reduced. The effect control CPU 101 may be configured to execute the same effect when the jackpot start 1 designation command is received and when the jackpot start 2 designation command is received. In addition, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit (that is, when the big hit start 1 designation command is received) and it is decided not to execute the probability variation promotion effect, an effect different from the other cases is executed. It may be configured.

  Further, 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 S143, 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. 18 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. 19 and FIG. 20 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed) ) 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).

  CPU56 performs control which transmits the big hit end 1 designation command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, when the data which shows the big hit type is not the data which shows the probability big hit (when it is the data which usually shows big hit) (step S445). . Then, control goes to a step S449.

  FIG. 21 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). ). In addition, a time reduction flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to a time reduction state (step S455), and 100 is set in the time reduction counter (step S456). In the processing of steps S454 and S455, when the gaming state is a short-time state (when the short-time flag is set), a probability variation flag is set if the probability variation big hit is set, and the gaming state is a non-short-time state. In some cases (when the time reduction flag is not set), when the probability variation big hit is reached, only the probability variation flag may be set.

  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. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 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 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 S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 23 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.

  24 and 25 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  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 value of the command reception number counter is added when a command is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal (if the value of the command reception number counter is a predetermined maximum value, it is set to 0. Cleared). A case where the value of the command reception number counter matches the read pointer is a case where no reception command is stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 7 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

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

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

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

  FIG. 26 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 probability variation promotion effect executing flag is set, the probability variation promotion effect is executed according to the effect mode determined in the effect mode 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. 27 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. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a display result 1 designation command has been received (step S501). Whether or not the display result 1 designation command has been received is determined, for example, by whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. When the display result 1 designation command is received, the off symbol (for example, the symbols in which the left and right middle symbols are different) is determined as the stop symbol (step S511). In step S615 of the command analysis process (step S704), the variation pattern commands (8002 (H) to 8005 (800) (8002 (H) to 8005 ( When H)) is stored, the effect control CPU 101 determines the out of the left middle right symbols that have the same left and right symbols and the middle symbols have different symbols as the stop symbols.

  In addition, when the display control 1 designation command is not received, the effect control CPU 101 determines the jackpot symbol corresponding to the received display result designation command as a stop symbol (step S512). Specifically, when the display control CPU 101 receives a display result 2-5, 7-9 designation command, the big hit symbol that reminds that it is a normal big hit (for example, the same number with the left middle right symbol being an even number) ) Is determined as the stop symbol. In addition, when receiving the display result 6 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 uses a jackpot symbol (for example, a symbol whose left middle right symbol is an odd number and the same symbol) reminiscent of a probable big hit as a stop symbol. decide.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S518). Then, a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S519). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component 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 various lamps and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S520). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S521), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802). (Step S522).

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing during the effect symbol variation (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. 31 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 CPU 101 for effect control is determined when the normal big hit or the probable big hit is determined (specifically, when the display result 2-9 designation command is received: see FIG. 10). Selects the process table corresponding to the 15-time open game start notification. 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. 32 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).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect mode determination processing (step S908). In the effect mode determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the probability change promotion effect. It should be noted that the effect mode determination process may be executed at other timings, for example, at the time of receiving a jackpot start specifying command or at the time of receiving a 10R (first round in which a probable change promotion effect can be executed) a large winning opening opening specifying command. In addition, based on the contents of the special winning opening opening designation command, an in-round effect (effect that executes round display according to the number of rounds) is selected (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 S910), and a process table corresponding to the effect during the round (process table corresponding to the first open effect within the 15th opening) is selected (step S911). 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).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect mode determination processing in step S908. In the effect mode determination process, the effect control CPU 101 receives a display result 3 to 5 designation command (usually a big hit and a command with a certain variation promotion effect designation command) or a display result 7 to 9 designation command (a probability change big hit and a command with a certain variation promotion effect designation command). It is confirmed whether or not it has been received (step S541). Whether or not the display result 3 to 5 designation command or the display result 7 to 9 designation command has been received can be confirmed by the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If the display result 3-5 designation command or the display result 7-9 designation command has been received, based on the received display result designation command, how many rounds in the jackpot game the probability change promotion effect is started, Alternatively, it is determined whether to start the probable promotion effect during the ending effect (step S542).

  The effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag when the display result 4, 5, 8, or 9 designation command is received (steps S543, S544). In the present embodiment, when the display result 4, 5, 8, or 9 designation command is received, the notice execution flag is set and the notice effect is executed. It may be configured to determine whether to execute the notice effect (specifically, for example, whether to set a notice execution flag) by lottery using a random number.

  In step S542, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability variation promotion effect is to be executed during the round (when it is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect during the ending effect) (N in step S545), the ending effect is being performed. A promotion effect flag is set (step S549).

  Further, in step S542, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability change promotion effect is to be executed during the round (when it is not determined to execute the probability change promotion effect during the ending effect) (Y in step S545). The value of the random number SR5-2 for execution start time determination is extracted (step S546), and based on the value of the random number SR5-2 for effect execution start time determination, the probability variation promotion effect in the round determined in step S542 is Whether to start at the start of the round or 5 seconds after the start of the round is determined (step S547: FIG. 34).

  Then, in a predetermined area of the RAM, the production execution time (starting round or ending) and the production execution start time (time from the start of the round to the start of the probable promotion effect (specifically, 0 seconds or 5 seconds)) Is stored (step S548).

  34 and 35 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an effect execution start time determination table in which an effect execution start time determination value is set. The effect control CPU 101 determines the time corresponding to the effect execution start time determination value that matches the effect execution start time determination random number SR5-2 as the time from the round start time to the promotion effect start time. The effect execution start time determination value is stored as a table in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100 together with data indicating the corresponding time.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34, when the display result 3 or 7 designation command is received (that is, when the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the 10th round in the jackpot game), the round is performed when the value of SR5-2 is 0. Execution of the probable promotion effect is started at the start of the game, and when the value of SR5-2 is any one of 1 to 9, the promotion effect execution start time determination is performed so that the probable promotion effect starts to be executed 5 seconds after the start of the round game Value is set. In addition, when the display result 4 or 8 designation command is received (that is, when the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the eleventh round in the jackpot game), the round when the value of SR5-2 is any one of 0-8. The promotion effect execution start time determination value is set so that when the game starts, the probability change promotion effect starts to be executed, and when the value of SR5-2 is 9, the probability change promotion effect starts to be executed 5 seconds after the start of the round game. Yes.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the display result 3 or 4 designation command is received (that is, when it is a normal big hit), when the value of SR5-2 is any one of 0-8, the probability change promotion at the start of the round game An effect execution start time determination value is set such that when the effect is started and the value of SR5-2 is 9, the probability variation promotion effect starts to be executed after 5 seconds from the start of the round game. In addition, when the display result 7 or 8 designation command is received (that is, when the probability variation is a big hit), when the value of SR5-2 is 0, the probability variation promotion effect is started at the start of the round game, and SR5-2 The effect execution start time determination value is set so that the probability variation promotion effect starts to be executed after 5 seconds from the start of the round game when the value is any one of 1 to 9.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the in-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). The effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag when the flag after the big prize opening is set. It should be noted that the CPU 101 for effect control does not depend on the change of round (that is, regardless of whether or not the flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the big prize opening is received). You may be comprised so that execution of a probability change promotion effect may be continued until an effect is complete | finished. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent the probable promotion effect from being interrupted in the middle due to the degree of winning of the game ball into the big winning opening.

  When the flag for opening the big prize opening is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1906). When the process timer times out (step S1907), 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).

  When it is confirmed in the process of step S1902 that the flag after opening the big prize opening has been set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S1911), and the value of the effect control process flag is set. Is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806) (step S1912). In addition, when the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing, the process shifts to a state where the post-round processing is executed, but since the process table is not changed, the probability variation promotion production is executed. Can continue the probability change promotion effect for a predetermined period (for example, until the end of the probability change promotion effect). If it is not during the probable promotion effect, the process table may be changed and an effect different from that during the round may be performed during the interval.

  When it is confirmed in step S1901 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, the effect control CPU 101 performs the ending effect. It is confirmed whether or not the promotion effect flag is set (step S1915). If the promotion effect flag during the ending effect is set, the ending effect corresponding to the probability change notification effect is selected (step S1916).

  In the process of step S1916, when a normal big hit game is executed (specifically, when the display result 6 designation command is received: see FIG. 10), the 15th open game end notification (promotion failure effect) When a process table corresponding to “Yes” is selected and a jackpot game of probability variation jackpot is executed (specifically, when a display result 9 designation command is received: refer to FIG. 10), the game is released 15 times. Process table data corresponding to the notification (with promotion success production) is selected. Separately from the jackpot end designation command for the probable jackpot and the jackpot end designation command for the normal jackpot, whether the big jackpot game of the normal jackpot or the jackpot game of the probability jackpot was executed is based on the received jackpot end designation command. You may judge.

  If the promotion effect flag during the ending effect is not set, a normal ending effect is selected (step S1918). In the process of step S1918, when the jackpot game is executed (specifically, when the display result 2-4 designation command or the display result 6-8 designation command is received: see FIG. 10), it is released 15 times. Game end notification (no probability change notification effect) is selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S1919), and selects a process table corresponding to the selected ending effect (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. 37 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the special prize opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1971). 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 S1972). When the process timer times out (step S1973), 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 S1974). 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 S1975).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the next round is an execution round of the probable change promotion effect (step S1976). If the next round is not the execution round of the probable promotion effect, the process proceeds to step S1982. Whether or not the next round is an execution round of the probable change promotion effect, for example, a counter for counting the number of rounds is provided in the RAM, and the counter is incremented by 1 every time one round elapses. The data indicating the execution execution time (round) stored in the RAM in the process of S548 is compared, or the number of rounds specified in the second byte of the special winning opening opening designation command and the execution execution time (round) are shown. Confirmed by comparing with data.

  When the next round is the execution round of the probability change promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines the round according to the number of rounds specified in the second byte of the special winning opening open designation command and the execution start time of the probability change promotion effect. The medium effect is selected (step S1982). In the process of step S1982, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the effect during the nth (n: 10 or 11) opening within 15 times opening (there is a certain degree of promotion effect). In that case, the probability variation promotion effect corresponding to the data indicating the effect execution start time (0 seconds or 5 seconds) stored in the RAM in the process of step S548 is selected. In addition, when a jackpot game based on a normal jackpot is being executed (specifically, when a display result 3 or 4 designation command is received: see FIG. 10), the probability change promotion of “with promotion failure production” is performed. When an effect is selected and a jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot is executed (specifically, when a display result 7 or 8 designation command is received: see FIG. 10), “there is a successful promotion effect” Select a certain change promotion production.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S1983), and selects the process table corresponding to the selected effect during the round (step S1984). Then, the process timer is started (step S1985), 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 parts for use and the speaker 27 as the parts for production is executed (step S1986). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1987).

  When the next round is not the execution round of the probability change promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next round is 10 rounds (step S1977). If the next round is 10 rounds (Y in step S1977) and the notice execution flag is set in step S544 of the effect mode determination process (step S908) (Y in step S1978), the CPU 101 for effect control is Then, a notice is executed, an in-round effect corresponding to the number of rounds designated by the second byte of the special winning opening opening designation command is selected (step S1979), and the notice execution flag is reset (step S1980). Specifically, the CPU for effect control 101 selects an effect during the round that includes the notice effect and corresponds to the tenth round. Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1983.

  Also, if the next round is not 10 rounds (N in step S1977), or if the notice execution flag is not set in step S544 of the effect mode determination process (step S908) (N in step S1978), the notice effect is included. There is no effect, and an effect that is nth (n: 1 to 15) in the 15th release (no positive change promotion effect) is selected (step S1981). Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1983.

  FIG. 38 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).

  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 probability variation promotion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 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 variation promotion effect is executed in the tenth round and the interval period (between the tenth round and the next round) is taken as an example. FIG. 39 shows that, in the effect display device 9, a big hit symbol (a big hit symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit) derived and displayed with an even number of left middle right symbols aligned (see (a)). Then, after being notified that the jackpot has been won (see (b)), an effect relating to the jackpot game is executed (see (c) and (d)). In the tenth round, a notification screen indicating that the probable promotion effect is executed is displayed (see (e)), and the promotion effect is executed as if the fork lottery machine rotates and ejects balls (( f), see (g)). If the game control microcomputer 560 has decided to win the odds, the screen (see (h)) on which the ball for notifying the probability is discharged is displayed as the effect result, and the chances are not to win the odds. When it is determined, a screen (see (i)) on which balls notifying that there is no probability change is displayed as an effect result. Thereafter, an effect relating to the big hit game for the eleventh round is executed (see (j)).

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the probability change promotion effect executed during the big hit game. Here, an example is given of a case where the probable promotion effect is executed 5 seconds after the 10th round of big hit game is started. FIG. 40 shows that in the effect display device 9, a big hit symbol (a big hit symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit) is derived and displayed (see (a)) in which the left middle right symbols are even-numbered. Then, after being notified that the jackpot has been won (see (b)), an effect relating to the jackpot game is executed (see (c) and (d)). In the tenth round, an effect relating to the big hit game for the tenth round is executed for 5 seconds (e), and then a notification screen is displayed indicating that the probability change promotion effect is executed (see (f)). Then, the promotion effect is executed as if the lottery lottery machine rotates and the ball is discharged (see (g) and (h)). If the game control microcomputer 560 has decided to win the odds, the screen (see (i)) on which the balls for notifying the odds are ejected is displayed as the effect, and the chances are not to win. When it is determined, a screen (see (j)) on which a ball for notifying that there is no probability change is displayed as an effect result. Thereafter, an effect relating to the big hit game for the eleventh round is executed (see (k)).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notice effect of the probability change promotion effect executed during the big hit game. FIG. 41 shows that the effect display device 9 has derived and displayed a jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol reminiscent of a normal jackpot) in which the left, middle and right symbols are even-numbered (see (a)). Then, after being notified that the jackpot has been won (see (b)), an effect relating to the jackpot game is executed (see (c) and (d)). In the tenth round, a notification screen indicating that the probable promotion effect is executed is displayed (see (e)). And the display which shows that a probable change promotion effect is performed is changed into the notice screen which is a display smaller than the display in the said alerting | reporting screen (refer (f)), and the effect regarding the big hit game about the 10th round is performed. (See (g), (h)). In addition, the notice screen (interruption effect) is composed of, for example, an image showing the probability change promotion effect until the middle timing after starting the probability change promotion effect among the effect images when the probability change promotion effect is executed. If it is. Thereafter, an effect related to the big hit game for the eleventh round is executed (see (i)). Different effects may be executed for the effect related to the jackpot game for the tenth round and the effect related to the jackpot game for the eleventh round. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, an effect using a fortune lottery machine is executed as an effect related to the jackpot game for the 10th round, and Amidakuji is used as an effect related to the jackpot game for the 11th round. It may be configured to execute the production.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the probability change promotion effect executed during the big hit game. Here, as an example, the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the eleventh round and the interval period (between the eleventh round and the next round or the ending effect). In the eleventh round (see (a)), a notification screen is displayed indicating that the probable promotion effect is executed (see (b)), and the promotion effect is as if the fork lottery machine has rotated and discharged the ball. Is executed (see (c) and (d)). If the game control microcomputer 560 has decided to win the odds, it will display a screen (see (e)) on which the balls for notifying the probability change are displayed as a performance result, and do not win the odds. When it is determined, a screen (see (f)) on which a ball for notifying that there is no probability change is displayed as an effect result. Then, the effect which alert | reports that the jackpot game about the 11th round was completed is performed (refer (g)). 42 is also a specific example of the probability change promotion effect executed in the eleventh round after the notice effect of the probability change promotion effect shown in FIG. 41 is executed in the tenth round.

  43 and 44 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples of the probability change notification effect in the ending effect executed in the effect display device 9. 43 and 44, the display state transitions in numerical order as (1) (2) (3). FIG. 43 shows a case of notifying that the probability has been promoted to the probability change notification effect when the probability change big hit is determined in advance. Further, FIG. 44 shows a case where it is determined in advance that it will normally be a big hit, and it is notified that it has not been promoted to probability change in the probability change notification effect.

  If the display control microcomputer 100 has received the display result 5 designation command (ordinary jackpot and ending probability change promotion designation command) or the display result 9 designation command (probability jackpot and ending probability alteration promotion designation command), the jackpot end designation is performed. When the command is received, the ending effect including the probability change notification effect is selected. When performing the probability change notification effect, for example, a roulette is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIGS. 43 (1) and (2) and FIGS. 44 (1) and (2). As shown in FIGS. 43 (1) and (2) and FIGS. 44 (1) and (2), in the effect display device 9, a display in which a sphere rotates in the roulette is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, 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 it is determined in advance to be a probable big hit, as shown in FIG. 43 (3), among the areas in the roulette wheel, a number (for example, 7) indicating a probable big hit is shown. The display will stop the ball at the end. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (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.

  It should be noted that, in the probability change promotion effect and the probability change notification effect, the effect display device 9 is used to re-variate the left middle right decorative pattern, and based on the detection of the ON operation signal from the operation button 120, the left middle right Probability change promotion effect and probability change notification effect may be performed by executing the effect of stopping and displaying the decorative pattern.

  In addition, when it is determined in advance to be a big jackpot, as shown in FIG. 44 (3), a number (for example, 2) reminiscent of a non-probable big hit is shown in each area in the roulette disk. The display is made so that the sphere finally stops in the indicated area. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (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 indicating that the display has not been promoted to certainty.

  According to the present embodiment, the probability change promotion effect is executed in the 10th round, the probability change promotion effect is executed in the eleventh round, and the probability change promotion effect is executed in the ending effect. Since it is configured for different rates, it is possible to give the player a different sense of expectancy according to the timing at which the probable promotion effect is executed, thereby improving the gaming interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the probability change promotion effect is executed in the eleventh round and when the probability change promotion effect is executed in the ending effect, the probability change promotion effect is interrupted in the middle of the tenth round. As the notice effect, which is the effect that is executed, is executed, the impression that the probability change promotion effect that appears as if executed in the 10th round is restored and executed in the 11th round or the ending is given, and the game Interest can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect is configured to start 5 seconds after the start of the tenth round, so that the player is given a probability variation promotion effect in the tenth round. After giving the impression that it is not performed, it is possible to start the probabilistic promotion effect, feel the surprise, and improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the timing for executing the probable promotion effect is determined based on a random value, so the execution timing of the probable promotion effect is determined at random, causing the player to feel surprised, Interest can be improved.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect according to the operation performed on the operation button 120 by the player. 45 and 46 are flowcharts illustrating the in-round processing according to the second embodiment. In the in-round processing of the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the promotion effect start waiting flag is set when the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S1902). Is confirmed (step S1903). The promotion effect start waiting flag is set in step S1983A in the round post-processing (see FIG. 48) of the second embodiment to be described later. When the promotion effect start waiting flag is not set (N in step S1903), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1906.

  When the promotion effect start waiting flag is set (Y in step S1903), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the effect period measurement timer (step S1820A). The effect period measurement timer is started in step S1990A in the round post-processing (see FIG. 48) of the second embodiment described later. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control, based on the value of the effect period measurement timer after subtraction, is the probability change promotion effect start time that is the execution start time of the probability change promotion effect (for example, 5 seconds after the start of the round effect of round 10). Whether or not has passed has been confirmed (step S1821A). If the probability variation promotion effect start time has not elapsed (N in step S1821A), the process proceeds to step S1906. In this case, the processing of steps S1906 and S1907 is executed until the probable promotion effect start time is reached, thereby displaying the same effect as the normal round effect (for example, the jackpot display symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9). The effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters) is executed. The effect control CPU 101 may execute the process of step S1821A based on the probability variation promotion effect start time determined by the same process as steps S546 and S547 shown in FIG.

  If the probability variation promotion effect start time has elapsed (Y in step S1821A), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer (step S1822A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect devices (effect display device 9, speakers 27L and 27R, lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (step S1823A). For example, the effect control CPU 101 displays the meter on the effect display device 9 as described later, and performs an effect of displaying the level of the meter according to the value of the operation number counter described later. In addition, for example, an effect is displayed in which a predetermined character or the like is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a message that prompts the user to repeatedly press the operation button 120 so that the meter level increases to the maximum as the character's speech. Is done.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 has passed the probability change promotion effect end time (for example, 15 seconds after the start of the round effect of round 10), which is the end time of the probability change promotion effect, based on the value of the effect period measurement timer. It is confirmed whether or not (step S1824A). If the promising promotion promotion end time has not elapsed (N in Step S1824A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an ON signal from the operation button 120 has been detected (Step S1825A). When the ON signal from the operation button 120 is not detected (that is, when the operation button 120 is not operated by the player), the process returns to step S1901. When the ON signal of the operation button 120 is detected (that is, when the operation button 120 is operated by the player), the effect control CPU 101 displays an operation number counter indicating the number of times the player operates the operation button 120. 1 is added (step S1826A). Then, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the operation counter after the addition is equal to or greater than the predetermined condition satisfaction number (step S1827A).

  The predetermined condition satisfaction count is the number of times the operation button 120 is operated to establish a notification execution condition (hereinafter referred to as a probability change notification execution condition) that the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state after the big hit game ends. . In this embodiment, 10 is set in advance as a default value for the number of times the predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, if the player succeeds in hitting the operation button 120 ten times within the execution period of the probability change promotion effect in the effect during the round (in this embodiment, the effect during the round 10 round), the number of operations in step S1827A. It is determined that the counter value is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of conditions, and it is determined in step S1829A that the probability change notification execution condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of an example of setting the number of times the condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 47, in this embodiment, when the player cannot establish the probability change notification execution condition by operating the operation button 120 during the previous execution of the probability change promotion effect (for example, the probability change promotion). When the player cannot hit the operation button 120 ten times within the execution period of the production), the predetermined condition satisfaction number is changed to 5 times (in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 48). In step S1981A in the post-round processing), the operation difficulty level for establishing the probability change notification execution condition is changed to be low. In this case, when the player succeeds in hitting the operation button 120 five times within the execution period of the probability change promotion effect in the effect during the round (in this embodiment, the effect during the round 10), the operation is performed in step S1827A. It is determined that the value of the number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined condition satisfaction number, and it is determined in step S1829A that the probability change notification execution condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined that the value of the operation number counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined condition satisfaction number (Y in step S1827A), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability change notification execution condition is satisfied, and the operation using the operation button 120 is successful. Then, an operation condition satisfaction flag indicating that the probability change notification execution condition is satisfied is set (step S1828A). Then, the process returns to step S1901. If the value of the operation number counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined condition satisfaction number (N in Step S1827A), the process returns to Step S1901 as it is.

  If the probable promotion promotion end time has elapsed (Y in step S1824A), the presentation control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation condition establishment flag is set (step S1829A). If the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1832A. If the operation condition satisfaction flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the display result 7 or 8 designation command has been received (step S1830A). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display result 7 or 8 designation command is received based on the display result command stored in the display result command storage area or the data indicating the display result command. Check.

  When the display result 7 or 8 designation command is received (Y in step S1830A), the effect control CPU 101 performs a control to superimpose and display that the effect display device 9 is promoted to a certain probability (step S1831A). For example, the CPU 101 for effect control performs control for causing the effect display device 9 to superimpose and display a character string such as “Promoted to probability change!”.

  When the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set (N in step S1829A), or when the display result 7 and 8 designation commands are not received (that is, when it is determined that the normal big hit), the production control CPU 101 The effect display device 9 is controlled to superimpose that the promotion to probability change has failed (step S1832A). For example, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to superimpose and display a character string such as “Sorry! Promotion failure” on the effect display device 9. That is, in this case, although it is a probable big hit, the player has failed in the operation using the operation button 120 and the probable change notification execution condition is not satisfied, or is a normal big hit, so the effect display device 9 The fact that the promotion to probability change has failed is displayed in a superimposed manner.

  In this embodiment, the determination in step S1830A is performed, so that even if the player repeatedly hits the operation button 120 for a predetermined number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the probability variation notification execution condition is satisfied, the normal big hit is determined. If it is, control is performed so as to superimpose that the promotion to probability change has failed. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 may perform display control as if the meter level did not reach the maximum in the effect display device 9 regardless of the value of the operation counter.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player succeeds in operating the operation button 120 and the probability variation notification execution condition is satisfied, the player is notified of the fact that the player has been promoted to probability variation after the probability variation promotion end time has elapsed. However, after it is determined in step S1827A that the predetermined condition is satisfied or more, and the operation condition satisfaction flag is set in step S1828A, the processing in steps S1830A and S1831A is immediately executed to notify that the probability has been promoted. May be.

  48 and 49 are flowcharts illustrating the round post-processing according to the second embodiment. In the round post-process of the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received is set (step S1971A). ). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in Step S1971A), the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S1972A), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, speakers 27L and 27R, lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S1973A). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and executes an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1974A), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1975A). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1976A).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1971A), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next round is a probability change promotion effect execution round (step S1977A). If the next round is not a probability change promotion effect execution round (N in step S1977A), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S1992A.

  If the next round is a probability change promotion effect execution round (Y in step S1977A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation condition establishment flag is set (step S1980A). If the operation condition satisfaction flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1982A. If the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 changes the predetermined condition satisfaction number to 5 times (step S1981A).

  The operation condition establishment flag is set in step S1980A when the player succeeds in operating the operation button 120 and establishes the probability change notification execution condition in the probability change promotion effect executed in the previous jackpot game state. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 47, the probability variation promotion effect is executed using the default 10 times as a predetermined condition establishment number. In addition, the operation condition establishment flag is not set in step S1980A because the player has failed to operate the operation button 120 in the probability variation promotion effect executed in the previous jackpot gaming state and the probability variation notification execution condition is satisfied. It was when I couldn't. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47, the predetermined condition satisfaction number is changed to 5 times, the operation difficulty level is set low, and the probability change promotion effect is executed. In this embodiment, it is configured to set the operation difficulty level depending on whether or not the player has successfully operated the operation button 120 in the probability variation promotion effect executed in the previous jackpot game state. It may be configured to set the operation difficulty level according to whether or not the player has successfully operated the operation button 120 and the operation frequency of the operation button 120 in the probability variation promotion effect executed a plurality of times in the past.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the probability change promotion effect (step S1982A), and sets a probability change start waiting flag indicating that the probability change promotion effect is executed in the next round (step S1983A). In step S1982A, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data according to whether or not it is a probable big hit. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control selects, for example, the process data corresponding to the probable promotion effect as shown in the left diagrams of FIGS. In the case of a normal big hit, process data corresponding to a probable change promotion effect as shown in the diagrams on the right side of FIGS.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S1988A), and if it is set, the operation condition establishment flag is reset (step S1989A). That is, if the operation condition establishment flag is set in the probability variation promotion effect executed in the previous big hit gaming state, the operation condition establishment flag is reset before starting the current probability variation promotion effect. Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the effect period measurement timer (step S1990A), starts the process timer (step S1991A), and proceeds to the process of step S1995A.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects an in-round effect based on the number of rounds indicated by the command for opening a special prize opening in the process of step S1992A (step S1992A). The effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the selected effect during the round (step S1993A) and starts a process timer (step S1994A). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1995A).

  Note that the execution timing of the probability change promotion effect is not limited to the case shown in this embodiment. For example, the probability change promotion effect may be executed in effects during round other than rounds 10 and 11, You may make it perform in an interval effect. Further, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed in the ending effect after the big hit, or the probability variation promotion effect may be executed during the variation of the decoration symbol after the decoration symbol is temporarily stopped with the non-probability variation symbol. Further, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed a plurality of times on condition that the probability variation notification execution condition is not satisfied.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the probability variation promotion effect in the second embodiment.

  The production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) determines that the next round is a probability variation promotion production execution round (see Y in step S1977A), and the operation condition establishment flag is set. If determined (see step S1980A), the probable change promotion effect is selected and executed (see steps S1982A and S1983A).

  When executing the probability variation promotion effect of the second embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 50 (1), the execution of the in-round effect corresponding to the number of rounds is started. For example, in the effect display device 9, a character string indicating 10 as the number of rounds is displayed, or an effect of displaying a predetermined character is performed.

  Next, when the probability change promotion effect start time has elapsed (see Y in step S1821A), the probability change promotion effect is started on the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. For example, a meter is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a character string such as “If you want to be promoted to a certain degree, press the button repeatedly!” Is displayed as a character line. The player operates the operation button 120 according to the display on the effect display device 9 (continuous hitting). Then, the value of the operation number counter is added according to the operation of the operation button 120 (see step S1826A), and the meter level gradually increases according to the value of the operation number counter as shown in FIG. 50 (3). Such a display is performed (see step S1823A).

  When the player has successfully operated the operation button 120 more than the predetermined number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the operation condition satisfaction flag is set during the probability change promotion effect, as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 50 (4), In the effect display device 9, display is performed such that the meter level reaches the maximum. On the other hand, if the player fails to operate the operation button 120 more than the predetermined number of times that the condition is satisfied and the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set, as shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. In the device 9, a display is made as if the meter level did not reach the maximum. Note that even if the player has successfully operated the operation button 120 more than the predetermined number of times that the condition is satisfied and the operation condition satisfaction flag is set, if the player is determined to be a big hit, FIG. In the same manner as in the diagram on the right side of (4), the effect display device 9 may perform display such that the meter level has not reached the maximum.

  Next, when the probable promotion promotion end time has elapsed (see Y in step S1824A), the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the operation condition satisfaction flag is set (see step S1829A). If the operation condition satisfaction flag is set, it is confirmed whether a display result 7 or 8 designation command has been received (see step S1830A). If the display result 7 or 8 designation command is received, the effect display device 9 is displayed in a superimposed manner as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 50 (5) (see step S1831A). For example, an effect of displaying a character string such as “Promoted to a certain degree!” As a character line on the effect display device 9 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set, or when it is determined that the normal big hit, as shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. The failure is displayed in a superimposed manner (see step S1932A). For example, an effect of displaying a character string such as “Sorry !!

  In the second embodiment described above, the operation button 120 is operated a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period as the execution condition of the probability change promotion effect, but the execution condition of the probability change promotion effect is other It may be an execution condition.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a part of the in-round processing according to the modification of the second embodiment. The in-round processing of the modification of the second embodiment is processing in which steps S1826A and S1827A of the in-round processing of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 are replaced with step S1827B.

  In other words, when the CPU 101 for effect control detects the ON signal of the operation button 120 in the process of step S1825A (that is, when the operation button 120 is operated by the player), the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect period. Based on the value of the measurement timer, it is confirmed whether or not it is within a predetermined operation success period (step S1827B). In the processing of step 1827B, the effect control CPU 101 sets the operation condition establishment flag when the player has successfully operated the operation button 120 for a predetermined operation success period (for example, the default of 1.0 second). (Step S1828B).

  The predetermined operation success period is an operation period of the operation button 120 for establishing the probability change notification execution condition. In this embodiment, as a default value of a predetermined operation success period, for example, 1.0 second from the start of the round effect of round 10 to 13 seconds to 14 seconds is set. Therefore, in the production during the round (in this embodiment, the production during the round 10), the player presses the operation button 120 within the execution period of the probability variation promotion production from 13 seconds to 14 seconds after the start of the round production. If the operation is successful for 1.0 second, it is determined in step S1827B that it is within the predetermined operation success period, and it is determined that the probability change notification execution condition is satisfied. In this case, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, for example, a display as if the operation of the operation button 120 was successful at the timing when the level of the meter is maximized is performed.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram of an example of setting the operation success period. As shown in FIG. 52, in this embodiment, when the player cannot establish the probability change notification execution condition by operating the operation button 120 at the time of the previous execution of the probability change promotion effect (for example, the probability change promotion). When the player cannot operate the operation button 120 within the predetermined operation success period within the performance execution period), the predetermined operation success period is, for example, 14. It is changed to 1.5 seconds until 5 seconds have elapsed, and the operation difficulty level for satisfying the probability change notification execution condition is changed. In this case, in the effect during round (in this embodiment, the effect during round 10 of round 10), the player presses the operation button 120 within the execution period of the probable promotion effect for 14.5 seconds after 13 seconds from the start of the round effect. If the operation is successful for 1.5 seconds until the elapsed time, it is determined in step S1827B that the predetermined operation success period is reached, and in step S1829B, it is determined that the probability change notification execution condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a part of the round post-processing according to the modified example of the second embodiment. Note that the post-round processing of the modification of the second embodiment is processing in which step S1981A of the round post-processing of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 48 and 49 is replaced with step S1981B.

  That is, if the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set in the process of step S1980B, the production control CPU 101 changes the predetermined operation success period to 1.5 seconds (step S1981B).

  The operation condition establishment flag is set in step S1980B when the player has successfully operated the operation button 120 and established the probability change notification execution condition in the probability change promotion effect executed in the previous jackpot gaming state. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 52, the probability variation promotion effect is executed using 1.0 seconds as a default as a predetermined operation success period. In addition, the operation condition establishment flag is not set in step S1980B because the player has failed to operate the operation button 120 in the probability variation promotion effect executed in the previous jackpot gaming state and the probability variation notification execution condition is satisfied. It was when I couldn't. In this case, as shown in FIG. 52, the predetermined operation success period is changed to 1.5 seconds, the operation difficulty level is set low, and the probability change promotion effect is executed.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the effect mode of the probability variation promotion effect in the modification of the second embodiment.

  The production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101) determines that the next round is a probability variation promotion production execution round (see Y in step S1977B), and the operation condition establishment flag is set. When it is determined (see step S1980B), the probable change promotion effect is selected and executed (see steps S1982B and S1983B).

  When the probability variation promotion effect of the modification of the second embodiment is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 54 (1), the execution of the in-round effect corresponding to the number of rounds is started. For example, in the effect display device 9, a character string indicating 10 as the number of rounds is displayed, or an effect of displaying a predetermined character is performed.

  Next, when the probability variation promotion effect start time elapses (see Y in step S1821B), the probability change promotion effect is started in the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. For example, a meter is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, and a character string such as “Press a button with MAX if you want to be promoted to probability!” Is displayed as a character line. Then, as shown in FIG. 54 (3), display is performed such that the meter level gradually increases with time based on the value of the production period measurement timer (see step S1823B). And a player operates the operation button 120 aiming at the timing when the level of the meter displayed on the effect display device 9 becomes the maximum. The effect control CPU 101 may execute the process of step S1821B based on the probability variation promotion effect start time determined by the same process as steps S546 and S547 shown in FIG.

  If the player successfully operates the operation button 120 within the predetermined operation success period and the operation condition establishment flag is set during the probability change promotion effect, as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 54 (4). In the effect display device 9, the display is stopped as if the meter level reached the maximum. On the other hand, if the player fails to operate the operation button 120 within the predetermined operation success period and the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set, as shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. In the display device 9, a display is made as if the meter stopped at a point other than the maximum point. The right side of FIG. 54 (4) shows a display example when the operation button 120 is operated in a period before the predetermined operation success period, but from the predetermined operation success period. In the case where the operation button 120 is operated in a later period, for example, a display that the meter level has returned to the minimum point may be performed.

  Further, an effect may be performed such that the meter level reaches a maximum a plurality of times during one probability change promotion effect. In this case, for example, if the operation of the operation button 120 is not successful at the timing when the meter level reaches the maximum for the first time, a display is made such that the meter level once returns to the minimum and then again. If the operation of the operation button 120 is successful at the timing when the level of the meter reaches the maximum again, a display that stops when the level of the meter reaches the maximum is performed. Also good. For example, when performing an effect such that the level of the meter reaches the maximum three times during one second probability variation promotion effect, for example, 10 seconds from the start of the effect during the round to 15 seconds after the start of the effect. When performing a probable change promotion effect in a second, an effect that the meter level reaches the maximum in 3.3 seconds may be repeated three times. In addition, the effect that the meter level reaches the maximum is not limited to the case of performing twice or three times during one second probability variation promotion effect, and may be performed any number of times such as four times or five times.

  Even if the player successfully operates the operation button 120 within a predetermined operation success period and the operation condition establishment flag is set, if the player is determined to be a big hit, In the same manner as the diagram on the right side of 54 (4), the effect display device 9 may display such that it stops at a point other than the point where the meter level is maximum.

  Next, when the probable promotion promotion end time has elapsed (see Y in step S1824B), the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the operation condition satisfaction flag is set (see step S1829B). If the operation condition satisfaction flag is set, it is confirmed whether a display result 7 or 8 designation command has been received (see step S1830B). If the display result 7 or 8 designation command has been received, the effect display device 9 is displayed in a superimposed manner as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 54 (5) (see step S1831B). For example, an effect of displaying a character string such as “Promoted to a certain degree!” As a character line on the effect display device 9 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the operation condition establishment flag is not set or when it is determined that the jackpot is normally a big hit, as shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. The failure is superimposed and displayed (see step S1932B). For example, an effect of displaying a character string such as “Sorry !!

  In the probable promotion effect, the left and right decorative symbols are changed using the effect display device 9, and the left, middle and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed based on the detection of the ON signal from the operation button 120. A probable promotion promotion effect may be performed by executing the effect. Further, for example, when the gaming machine is provided with three middle left and right rotary drums (rotary reels) that are rotationally driven by a drum motor, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the left middle right in the probability variation promotion effect. Probability promotion effect may be performed by rotating the rotating drum.

  According to the present embodiment, since the probability variation promotion effect is executed based on the operation performed on the operation button 120 by the player, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the game. .

  Further, according to the present embodiment, based on the operation performed on the operation button 120 by the player, the game effect can be executed according to the player's characteristics, and the player's interest in the probable promotion effect is improved. be able to.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the second embodiment, the operation difficulty level in the probability variation promotion effect that is executed next based on whether or not it has been notified that the operation using the operation button 120 was successful and promoted to probability variation in the previous probability variation promotion effect. However, the determination ratio for determining whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect itself may be changed. Hereinafter, based on whether or not the operation using the operation button 120 was successful and the promotion to the probability change was notified in the previous probability change promotion effect, the determination ratio of whether to execute the probability change promotion effect itself is changed. A third embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process in the third embodiment. In the effect symbol variation start process of the third embodiment, the processes of steps S501 to S522 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment, and the process of step S512 of the first embodiment. Instead, the processes of steps S832A to S833G are executed.

  In step S832A, the production control CPU 101 determines whether a display result 3-5 designation command or a display result 7-9 designation command has been received (step S832A). The effect control CPU 101 may be configured to always execute the probability change promotion effect when the display result 3 to 5 designation command is received. In the case of such a configuration, even if the operation button 120 is pressed, the probability change notification is not made, and there is no advantage / disadvantage to the player. When the display result 3-5 designation command and the display result 7-9 designation command are not received (N in step S832A), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process in step S833F. The effect control CPU 101 receives the display result 3-5 designation command or the display result 7-9 designation command (Y in step S832A), and determines whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect. A random number for determination is extracted (step S833A). And it is confirmed whether the operation condition satisfaction flag is set (step S833B).

  If the operation condition satisfaction flag is set (Y in step S833B), the effect control CPU 101 uses the probability change promotion effect determination table for determining whether to execute the probability change promotion effect or not when the operation is successful. A determination table is selected (step S833C). If the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set (N in step S833B), the effect control CPU 101 uses the probability change promotion effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect. A promotion effect determination table is selected (step S833C). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect using the extracted probability change promotion effect determination random number and the selected probability change promotion effect determination table (step S833E).

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a probability variation promotion effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute a probability variation promotion effect. Among these, FIG. 56 (A) shows a table for determining the probable change promotion effect upon successful operation. FIG. 56B shows a table for determining the probable change promotion effect at the time of operation failure. In step S833E, when the operation condition satisfaction flag is set (that is, when the operation button 120 has been successfully operated in the previous probability variation promotion effect and notification that promotion to probability variation has been made), FIG. 56 (A ) Is determined to be executed with a high probability (with an probability of 80% in the example shown in FIG. 56A). Further, when the operation condition satisfaction flag is not set (that is, when the operation of the operation button 120 has failed in the previous probability variation promotion effect and the notification of promotion to probability variation has not been made), FIG. 56 (B ), It is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect with a low probability (in the example illustrated in FIG. 56B, with a probability of 40%).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines a jackpot symbol as a stop symbol according to whether or not to execute the received display result designation command and the probability variation promotion effect (step S833F). Specifically, for example, when the display result 2 to 5 designation command is received, or when the display result 7 to 9 designation command is received and it is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 usually receives a big hit. A jackpot symbol to be recalled (for example, a symbol whose left middle right symbol is an even number and the same number) is determined as a stop symbol. When the display result 6 designation command is received, and when the display results 7 to 9 designation command is received and it is determined not to execute the probability variation promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 recalls a jackpot symbol that recalls the probability variation jackpot (for example, , The symbols whose left middle right symbols are the same number of odd numbers) are determined as stop symbols.

  When it is decided to execute the probability change promotion effect (Y in step S833G), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change promotion effect execution flag indicating that the probability change promotion effect is executed (step S833H), and step S518. Move on to processing.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart illustrating the effect mode determination process according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 57, in the effect mode determination process of the third embodiment, the display result 3 to 5 designation command (ordinary big hit and designation command with a certain degree of promotion effect) or the display result 7 to 9 designation command (probability big hit and When a certain change promotion effect designation command is received (Y in Step S541), it is confirmed whether or not the probability change promotion effect execution flag is set (Step S542A). If the probability change promotion effect execution flag is set, the processing after step S542B is executed, and the probability change promotion effect is executed. If the probability variation promotion effect execution flag is not set, the effect mode determination process is terminated and the process proceeds to the jackpot display process, and the probability variation promotion effect is not executed.

  According to the present embodiment, since it is configured to determine whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect based on the operation performed on the operation button 120 by the player, the player's willingness to participate in the game Can be improved.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In the fourth embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the power supply is restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when it is decided to execute the probable promotion effect during the big hit game, If stored, for example, control is performed to execute the probable promotion effect in the next round. The processes other than the processes by the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 described below are the same as the processes in the first embodiment. The configuration of the gaming machine in the fourth embodiment is the same as the configuration in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of contents of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 according to the fourth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 58, with respect to the effect control command in the first embodiment shown in FIG. ) And have been added. The power restoration 2 designation command is an effect control command indicating that the power supply has been restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when it is determined to execute the probability change promotion effect during the big hit game. The probability change promotion designation command is stored in the backup RAM when the power supply is restored after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped when it is determined to execute the probability change promotion effect during the jackpot game of the probability change jackpot. When the contents are stored, for example, the command indicates that a probability variation promotion effect (successful probability promotion success) is executed in the next round. When the power supply is restored, the game control microcomputer 560 does not transmit the probability change promotion effect designation command, but transmits the display result designation command stored in the RAM, and the effect control CPU 101 performs the game control. During the big hit game based on the fact that the command sent during the big hit game such as the designated command during the big prize opening opening or the designated command after the big prize opening opened is received by the microcomputer 560 restarting the control Therefore, it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect based on the display result designation command transmitted when the power supply is restored. Further, the effect control CPU 101 may be configured to determine the timing for executing the probable promotion effect based on the number of rounds specified by the special winning opening opening designation command or the special winning opening open designation command. Good. Specifically, for example, when the power supply is restored, the CPU 101 for effect control receives a special command during opening of the big prize opening or a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating that it is the eleventh round in the big hit game. Based on the above, it may be configured to decide to execute the probable promotion effect by ending.

  Note that when the CPU 56 determines to execute the probability change promotion effect in the process of step S115 in the display result specifying command transmission process shown in FIG. 15, the backup RAM (RAM 55) stores information indicating the display result designation command transmitted in step S119. Remember me. Further, the CPU 56 performs a probable promotion effect based on the value of the number-of-opening counter and the information indicating the display result designation command stored in the RAM 55 in the process of step S438 of the big prize opening opening process shown in FIG. Whether or not the probable promotion effect has ended is determined based on the timing at which it is determined. If the CPU 56 determines that the probable promotion effect has ended, the CPU 56 deletes information indicating the display result designation command from the RAM 55. Further, the CPU 56 stores the value of the special symbol process flag in the RAM 55 when updating the value according to the gaming state.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 in the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 performs the process of step S43, and the CPU 56 determines that the information indicating the display result designation command and the value of any of the special symbol process flags are 5 to 7 in the RAM 55. When the power failure recovery 2 designation command is transmitted and any one of the values 5 to 7 is not stored in the RAM 55 as the information indicating the display result designation command or the value of the special symbol process flag, Send power failure recovery 1 designation command.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 56 stores information indicating the display results 7 to 9 designation command in the RAM 55 that is backed up by power (that is, it is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect (success variation promotion success). If any one of values 5 to 7 is stored as the value of the special symbol process flag, a probability change promotion effect designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S44A and S45A). . Therefore, the probability variation promotion effect designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 during execution of the probability variation promotion effect (successful probability promotion success) or when waiting for the start of the probability variation promotion effect (successful probability promotion success).

  Other processes in the main process are the same as the main process (see FIG. 5) in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a part of the command analysis process executed by the effect control CPU 101 in the fourth embodiment. In the command analysis process, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery 1 designation command (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 determines that a predetermined power failure recovery screen (game state is continued) If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery 2 designation command (step S651), a predetermined power failure recovery screen is displayed. Control is performed (step S652), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S653). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the promotion effect flag if the received effect control command is a probability change promotion effect designation command (steps S654 and S655). Other processes in the command analysis process are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing post-round processing executed by the effect control CPU 101 according to the fourth embodiment. In the round post-process in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 61, when the flag-opening flag indicating that the effect control CPU 101 has received the command indicating that the special winning opening is open is set (step It is confirmed whether or not a power failure recovery 2 designation command has been received (Y in S1971) (step S1971A). When the power failure recovery 2 designation command has not been received (N in step S1971A), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to the process in step S1976.

  When the power failure recovery 2 designation command is received (Y in step S1971A), the production control CPU 101 proceeds to the process in step S1982. Then, the CPU for effect control 101 selects an effect informing that the probability change promotion is successful when the promotion effect flag is set in the process of step S1982, and when the promotion effect flag is not set, the probability change promotion is performed. An effect that informs the user of the failure is selected.

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a modification of the main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 in the fourth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 62, if the CPU 56 determines that the probability variation promotion effect is being executed, or if it is determined that the probability variation promotion effect is waiting to be started, the probability variation promotion effect mode flag is set (steps S44B and S45B). . It should be noted that the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the information indicating the display result designation command and the value of the special symbol process flag are stored in the RAM 55 in step S43. In the process of step S44B, it is determined that the probability variation promotion effect is being executed or that the probability variation promotion effect is waiting to be started. Then, in the variation pattern setting process, when the probability change promotion possibility effect mode flag is set, the CPU 56 makes it difficult to recognize whether or not the player has shifted to the probability change state (hereinafter referred to as promotion possibility effect). Or, it is referred to as a promotion suggesting effect). It is assumed that the ROM 54 stores a variation pattern command for executing the promotion possibility effect in advance. Then, when the CPU 101 for effect control receives a change pattern command for executing the promotion possibility effect, it is assumed that the effect that it is difficult to recognize whether or not the player has shifted to the probability change state is executed.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the promotion possibility effect. As shown in FIG. 63, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the variation pattern command transmitted after the end of the jackpot game without executing the probability change promotion effect in the jackpot game after the power failure recovery. In this case, variable display of the left middle right symbol is started on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 63 (A)), and an effect in which it is difficult to recognize whether the player is in the probable state or in the normal state is executed. To do. Specifically, for example, on the effect display device 9, a character string that is difficult to recognize whether or not the player has shifted to the probability change state, or a background image for displaying a predetermined character is displayed (FIG. 63 ( B)).

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560, based on the information stored in the RAM 55 when the power failure is restored, the display result designation command and the power failure restoration 1 designation command, the special prize opening opening designation command or the special prize opening The post-opening designation command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 may execute a probability variation promotion effect corresponding to the received command. Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 101 determines that the power failure has been recovered by receiving the power failure recovery 1 designation command, and is a probable big hit or a normal big hit depending on the received display result designation command. And whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect, and may be configured to determine the number of rounds based on the received special winning opening opening designation command or the special winning opening opened designation command. In addition, the display result specification command, the power failure recovery 1 specification command, and the special winning opening open specification command or the special winning opening open command are sent after process processing after recovery from a power failure is resumed, not at the time of power failure recovery. May be. In the case of such a configuration, it is not necessary to prepare a program for transmitting a command when the power failure is restored, so that the program capacity can be reduced.

  According to the present embodiment, even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, it can be notified that there is a possibility that it is a normal big hit, a probable big hit, or a probable big hit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling suspicious by avoiding the game state from shifting to the probable change state without being notified of the transition to the state. In addition, the probability change promotion effect after power failure recovery may be configured to be executed by ending without fail, and when there are remaining rounds, the probability change promotion effect is configured to be executed in the big hit round. May be. When configured in this way, it is possible to reliably start and end the certainty promotion promotion effect in the big hit state after the power failure recovery.

  In the case where it is scheduled to execute a probable promotion effect for relief (for example, after displaying the screen shown in FIG. 42 (f), the screen shown in FIG. 42 (d) is displayed, and thereafter FIG. 42 (e). When the screen shown in FIG. 42 is displayed), the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restored after the player thinks that the player will not be promoted with certainty (for example, after the screen shown in FIG. 42 (f) is displayed). When the probability change promotion effect is executed later (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 42E is displayed without displaying the screen shown in FIG. 42D), the player is made suspicious. According to the present embodiment, for example, when the power supply is stopped at the time of the ending effect and it is unclear whether or not the probable promotion effect has ended, it is impossible to determine whether or not it is in the probable state. (For example, the effect shown in FIG. 63) can be executed to prevent the player from feeling suspicious.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
In each of the embodiments described above, the CPU 56 determines the timing for executing the probable change promotion effect in the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). However, in this embodiment, the CPU 101 for effect control The timing for executing the probable promotion effect is determined.

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 in the fifth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 64, the display result specifying command is different from the effect control command in the first embodiment shown in FIG. Specifically, 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 result of the decorative design and the production design in response to reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). The command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the command is off. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is not executed when a normal jackpot is assumed. The command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command indicating that a probability change promotion effect is executed when a normal jackpot is assumed.

  Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is not executed when the probability variation jackpot is set. Command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is executed when the probability variation jackpot is assumed.

  In this embodiment, commands 8C06 (H) to 8C09 (H) are not transmitted.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart illustrating a display result specifying command transmission process according to the fifth embodiment. The display result specifying command transmission process of the fifth embodiment is different from the display result specifying command transmission process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In the display result specifying command transmission process according to the fifth embodiment, when the CPU 56 determines in the process of step S116 that the probability change promotion effect is not executed (N in step S116), the CPU 56 displays the display result 2 or 4. Control is performed to transmit a designated effect control command (step S121). Which effect control command is to be transmitted is determined based on the data indicating the type of jackpot and the fact that the probability variation promotion effect is not executed. The data indicating the type of jackpot is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in step S74 of the special symbol normal process (step S300). Accordingly, when “01” is set as data indicating that the jackpot type is “normal”, the CPU 56 determines that the probability change promotion effect is not executed, and displays the display result 2 designation command. Control to send. In addition, when “02” is set as data indicating that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the CPU 56 determines that the probability change promotion effect is not executed, and displays the display result 4 designation command. Control to send.

  When it is decided to execute the probable promotion effect (Y in step S116), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command designated by the display result 3 or 5 (step S121). Which effect control command is to be transmitted is determined based on the data indicating the type of jackpot and the fact that the probability variation promotion effect is not executed. When “01” is set as the data indicating that the jackpot type is “normal”, the CPU 56 determines that the display result 3 designation command is based on the decision to execute the probable change promotion effect. Control to send. Further, when “02” is set as data indicating that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the CPU 56 determines that the display result 5 designation command is based on the decision to execute the probable change promotion effect. Control to send.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart illustrating the effect mode determination processing according to the fifth embodiment. The effect mode determination process of the fifth embodiment is different from the effect mode determination process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 33 in the process before step S543.

  In other words, in the effect mode determination process of the fifth embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the display result 3 or 5 designation command (designated command with certain change promotion effect) has been received (step S541C). When the display result 3 or 5 designation command is received, SR5-1 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating SR5-1 (step S542C). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing for executing the probability change promotion effect based on the value of SR5-1 (step S542D).

  FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram of an effect timing determination table according to the fifth embodiment. When the value of SR5-1 matches one of the effect timing determination values (determination value corresponding to the timing of executing the probability change promotion effect) as shown in FIG. 67, the effect control CPU 101 determines the probability change promotion effect. The timing is determined to be a timing corresponding to the matching effect timing determination value.

  Specifically, when the display result 5 designation command is received (that is, when it is a probable big hit), when the value of SR5-1 is 0 to 14, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first step in the big hit game. Decide to execute the probable promotion effect in 10 rounds. When the value of SR5-1 is 15 to 69, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the probability change promotion effect in the eleventh round. When the value of SR5-1 is 70 to 99, the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the probable promotion effect at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect).

  In addition, when the display result 3 designation command is received (that is, in the case of a normal jackpot), when the value of SR5-1 is 0 to 49, the effect control CPU 101 performs the tenth round in the jackpot game. Decide to execute the probable promotion effect. When the value of SR5-1 is 50 to 94, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the probability change promotion effect in the eleventh round. When the value of SR5-1 is 95 to 99, the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the probable promotion effect at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing for executing the probability change promotion effect, so that the processing load of the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to determine whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect. However, the effect control of the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. The CPU 101 may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect. Specifically, for example, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 uses a display result designation command indicating whether the game control microcomputer 560 has decided to be out of play, the normal big hit or the probable big hit, for effect control. It transmits to the microcomputer 100. The presentation control CPU 101 of the presentation control microcomputer 100 that has received the display result designation command executes processing similar to steps S114 and S115 shown in FIG. 65, instead of the processing of step S541C shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S542C when it is determined to execute the promotion effect in the process corresponding to step S115. In such a configuration, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect and the execution timing when the probability change promotion effect is executed. Therefore, the processing of the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. The burden can be reduced.

  The execution round, the number of executions, etc. of the probable promotion effect are not limited to the contents of the above-described embodiments, and may be, for example, 5 rounds, 7 rounds, etc. other than the 10th and 11th rounds. In that case, it is only necessary to increase the rate of notification that the probability change big hit is higher when the probability change promotion effect is executed in a later round.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect is a process separate from the process of determining the jackpot type by the CPU 56 as one of a plurality of types (step S73), and Although it is configured to determine the execution timing in the case of executing the probability variation promotion effect, the probability variation promotion effect is a process that is executed simultaneously with the process (step S73) for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types. It may be configured to determine whether or not to execute and the execution timing when executing the probability variation promotion effect. Specifically, for example, corresponding to the type of jackpot (that is, the special symbol stop symbol), the probability variation promotion effect determination value set in the probability variation promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot type used in the process of determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types with reference to the table in which the judgment value is set in the same manner as the stage timing judgment value set in the stage timing determination table shown in FIG. Based on the value of the random number for determination (random 2), it may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect and the execution timing when executing the probability variation promotion effect.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the probability variation promotion effect is executed once in one jackpot game, but a plurality of times (for example, the 10th round and 11th round in one jackpot game). (Both with the round)) It may be configured to execute a probable promotion effect. Even in such a configuration, when the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the later round (for example, the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the eleventh round, compared to the case where the probability variation promotion effect is executed only in the tenth round). If the effect is executed), the proportion of notification that it is a probable big hit may be high.

  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 a special condition notification effect for notifying that a special condition is established in a variable display means.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 Start winning opening 20 Variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 Operation switch

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A variable display means for deriving display the display result performs variable display of identification information of plural types can be identified with each beneficial round player for the player when a particular display results the variable display means is derived displayed The display state of the variable display of the identification information is changed to the specific display state that is executed a plurality of times , and when the predetermined transfer condition is satisfied, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is compared with the normal state after the specific game state is ended. A gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state that tends to result,
Whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is the specific display result, and whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied when it is determined to be the specific display result. A pre-determination means to be determined before;
Notification for determining whether or not to execute a transition condition establishment notification effect capable of notifying whether or not the predetermined transition condition is satisfied based on the determination by the prior determination means as the specific display result Production determination means;
When the notification effect determining means determines to execute the transition condition satisfaction notification effect, the timing for executing the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is at least the first timing, the second timing, or the first timing and the second timing. Effect execution timing determining means for determining any of the third timings to be executed later than,
Effect execution means for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect at the timing determined by the effect execution timing determination means,
The production execution timing determining means is
When the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is executed at the second timing, the fact that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is notified, compared to when the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is executed at the first timing. While determining the timing for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect so that the ratio becomes high,
When the transition condition establishment notification effect is not executed at the first timing and the second timing, and when the transition condition satisfaction notification effect is executed at the third timing, the transition is performed at the second timing. The timing for executing the transition condition establishment notification effect is determined so that the ratio of notifying that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied is higher than when the condition satisfaction notification effect is executed,
The effect execution means is executed before the second timing when the effect execution timing determination means determines to execute the transition condition establishment notification effect at the second timing or the third timing. At the first timing, an effect partially matching the transition condition establishment notification effect is executed ,
The effect execution means starts the transition condition establishment notification effect during a predetermined round game in the specific gaming state, and the power supply to the gaming machine stops before the effect execution means completes the transition condition establishment notification effect When the power supply is restored, transition condition establishment notifying means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the predetermined transition condition is satisfied in a period after the next round game of the predetermined round game is established. A gaming machine characterized by further comprising .

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