JP5456753B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game and controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, an operation means (operation button unit 15) that can be operated by a player and the operation means have been operated within an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid. Based on the above, an operation-time effect executing means (rotating lamp 16) that executes a predetermined operation-time effect (lights in a predetermined manner), and an operation that executes an operation-effective notification that allows the player to recognize the operation-effective period A gaming machine (pachinko machine) having effective notification executing means (notification image display means 57) is known.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-087441

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, even when the operation means is operated at the timing when the operation validity notification ends (that is, outside the operation validity period), the operation effect is not executed. There was a possibility of giving the player a misunderstanding that the player did not respond to the operation.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is to prevent the player from being given a misunderstanding that the device does not respond to the operation of the operation means within the operation effective period. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
Based on the fact that a player can play a predetermined game and a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied (a jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Operation means (push button 120) that can be operated by the player;
Based on the operation of the operation unit within the operation effective period during which the operation of the operation unit is valid, the operated first timing or the second timing delayed from the first timing Operation-time effect execution means for executing an operation-time effect (actuation of the effect material 127) indicating the possibility of being controlled to the specific gaming state at the timing (step S8162, step S8184 processing microcomputer) 100)
Operation effective notification executing means for performing operation effective notification (display of the button operation suggestion display 201 on the effect display device 9) that allows the player to recognize that the operation is in the effective operation period (for effect control for performing the process of step S8152). A microcomputer 100);
A gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 1) having
The operation effective notification mode is common when the operation-time effect is executed at the first timing and when the operation-time effect is executed at the second timing (a victory effect is executed). And S8152 are executed and the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 200 are displayed).
The operation validity notification execution means is a gaming machine that executes the operation validity notification during an operation validity notification period up to a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds) before the end of the operation validity period. .

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
The operation-time effect execution means executes the operation-time effect at the second timing based on the operation of the operation means within the operation effective period after the operation validity notification period has elapsed. (After the “defeat” display, the processing of step S8184 is performed).

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The operation-time effect executing means does not execute the operation-time effect even if the operation means is operated within the operation effective period, or when the operation-time effect is executed at the second timing. The gaming machine is characterized in that at the first timing, an effect ("defeat" display) different from the operation-time effect is executed.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3,
The operation effective notification execution means is a gaming machine that executes the operation effective notification (remaining period suggestion display on the meter 202) indicating the remaining period of the operation effective notification period.

Further, the invention according to means 5
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 4,
The operation-time effect execution means
Based on the operation means being operated within the first operation effective period, the first operation time effect (pre-reading notice effect) is executed, and the second operation effective period is within the second operation effective period. Based on the operation of the operating means, the second operation time effect (button notice effect) is executed,
When the first operation effective period and the second operation effective period overlap, based on the operation of the operation means being operated within the overlap period, the first operation time effect or the A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of the second operation-time effects is executed (for example, the pre-reading notice effect is invalidated and the button notice effect is executed).

  First, according to the invention according to means 1, by executing the operation validity notification during the operation validity notification period before the end of the operation effective period, within the predetermined period after the operation validity notification ends. Even when the operation means is operated, the predetermined operation-time effect is executed, so that it is possible to suppress giving the player the misunderstanding that the operation means is not reacted even if the operation means is operated within the operation effective period.

  Further, according to the invention according to the means 2, by executing the operation-time effect at the second timing based on the operation means being operated within the operation effective period after the operation effective notification period has elapsed, It is possible to improve the effect of the game and improve the fun of the game without causing the misunderstanding that the user has operated the operating means outside the operation valid period.

  Further, according to the invention relating to the means 3, when the operation time effect is not executed even when the operation means is operated within the operation effective period, or when the operation time effect is executed at the second timing, the first By executing an effect different from the operation-time effect at the timing of the above, the effect of the game can be improved without causing the misunderstanding that it does not respond to operating the operation means within the operation effective period. Can be improved.

  Further, according to the invention according to the means 4, while it is easy for the player to grasp the remaining period of the operation effective notification period, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding even if the specification is likely to cause misunderstanding. .

  Furthermore, according to the invention which concerns on the means 5, even if the 1st operation effective period and the 2nd operation effective period overlap, at least one of the 1st operation time effect or the 2nd operation time effect is performed. Therefore, appropriate control can be performed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a prefetch notice allocation table. 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 an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a notice reliability pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. 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 a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change aspect of a pre-reading notice effect and a button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect after super reach development in the variation display of production | presentation symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effective timing of operation in a prefetch notice effect and a button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display period of the button operation effective period and button operation suggestion display in a button notice effect and an accessory act. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the mode determination table of button operation suggestion display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the aspect determination table of an accessory operating effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an accessory operating effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an accessory operating effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of the accessory action in an accessory action effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of the accessory action in an accessory action effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the accessory act | action effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of the accessory action in the accessory action effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the interruption of this reach production when button operation suggestion display is performed during reach production.

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

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

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

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects such that a movable object such as the effect object 127 shields all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

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

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, an effect accessory 127 that is a movable member is provided. The effect accessory 127 is attached to the rotating shaft of the movable member motor 128 and moves when the movable member motor 128 rotates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, since the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. be able to. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

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

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time-short state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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.

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

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

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

  The effect control board 80 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 a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the movable member motor 128 via the output port 105 to operate the effect accessory 127. In the present embodiment, the moving operation of the effect accessory 127 is executed only when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit” in the effect mode after the development of super reach during the effect symbol change display described later. Shall be. That is, it is possible to notify that the variable display result is “big hit” due to the movement operation of the effect bonus 127 and that the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The player will play the game while expecting the moving action of the director 127 after the development of super reach.

  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 current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

(Push button operation)
Here, the operation of the push button 120 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control CPU 101 displays on the effect display device 9 a button operation suggestion display that suggests an operation with the push button 120 when performing a “button notice effect” and when performing an “actual operation effect” as will be described later. To do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 60, the button operation suggestion display 201 includes a display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 together with a character string such as “PUSH!”. A meter 202 indicating the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed below the button operation suggestion display 201. The display period of the button operation suggestion display in the present embodiment is the button operation suggestion display 201 displayed on the effect display device 9 after the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed on the effect display device 9. This is the period until it is no longer displayed. The display mode of the meter 202 changes according to the remaining display time of the button operation suggestion display 201. As shown in FIG. 60, when the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed, the meter 202 initially indicates a full state. When the remaining display time decreases, the meter 202 approaches the sky and the remaining display time becomes zero. After 202 becomes empty, the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are not displayed on the effect display device 9. Thus, the player can roughly grasp the remaining time during which the operation of the push button 120 is effective.

  In the present embodiment, the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is set so as to end before the effective period of the actual button notice effect operation or the effective period of the actual accessory operation effect operation. . That is, as shown in FIG. 60, the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 ends before the end of the actual operation valid period of the push button 120. Usually, the player recognizes that the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is the effective period of the operation of the push button 120, and tries to operate the push button 120 before the meter 202 becomes empty. However, even when the player recognizes that the push button 120 has been operated immediately before the meter 202 is empty, the push button 120 is actually operated after the meter 202 is empty, that is, the button. There may be a case where the display period of the operation suggestion display 201 has passed. In such a case, assuming that the end of the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the end of the operation effective period of the push button 120 coincide, There is a problem that the entertainment of the game is diminished by misunderstanding that the production is not executed even though 120 is operated. As shown in this embodiment, by closing the button operation suggestion display before the operation effective period, the possibility that the player operates the push button 120 within the actual operation effective period is increased, and the decline of interest is prevented. can do.

  It takes about 0.1 second until a command is transmitted to the nerve of the hand after a person recognizes visual information (display contents of the effect display device 9) in the visual cortex. Therefore, even if the player recognizes that the user has operated the push button 120 at the same time as visually recognizing the display content, the delay is actually 0.1 seconds or more. This delay is one of the factors that cause misunderstanding of the player as described above. In addition, even though the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 has actually ended, there is a possibility that the player may recognize that “the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed on the effect display device 9” due to the afterimage effect. is there. This can also be one of the factors that cause misunderstanding of the player as described above. In this embodiment, the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is terminated 0.2 seconds before the actual operation valid period ends. Therefore, when it is recognized that the player has operated the push button 120 immediately before the remaining time of the meter 202 becomes 0, the push button 120 has actually been operated after the button operation suggestion display 201 disappears. Even if it exists, it is operated within the operation effective period. By doing so, the above misunderstanding can be prevented. On the other hand, if the operation of the push button 120 becomes effective when 0.5 second or more has elapsed since the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 ends, the player is clearly not in time for the operation. Nevertheless, the user feels that the operation has become effective and feels uncomfortable. In consideration of these factors, it is suitable to end the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 0.1 to 0.4 seconds before the actual operation effective period ends. It ends 2 seconds ago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit, small hit or out) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 13). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating (1) a big hit type determination random number and (4) a normal symbol determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be 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 jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, in the big hit type determination table 131a, five decision values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability variation big hit as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The first specific gaming state may be determined at a high rate when the first special symbol variation display is executed and may be determined as a 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 7-round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to only the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  Note that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times the big winning opening is opened may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as a normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be as short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you are configured to provide a small hit, suddenly probable big hits that do not involve a short-time state (high base state) just by shifting to a probable state (high probability state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “suddenly probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 150 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

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

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

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 10C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the case where the game state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state and the case where the separate variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> C are used for the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more are shown. However, the common variation pattern type determination table may be used for the case of the probability variation state or the time-short state and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, a case is used in which the variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation / shortening time is used regardless of the total number of stored storages. As the variation pattern type determination table, a plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables (tables having different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In this example, two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. ing. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the case where the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current game state is shown. However, the current game state is a probable state or a time-short state. Depending on whether it is a normal state or not, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are used. A case is shown in which a normal CA 3-2 is classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2, a special effect PG 1-2, You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth 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 fourth symbol 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 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased is specified, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 22), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, in this embodiment, which gaming state is displayed, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, if it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 100 and 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 215 and 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used to determine which of the above-mentioned variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B). This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. This also applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and is assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. A threshold that is used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of the determined determination value.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a probable change state or a short time state and out of place at the time of winning a start, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first sets the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type to 1. It is determined whether or not 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, when executing the process of step S232 of the effect process at the time of winning to be described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the “usual big hit” is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Determine whether. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the “probable big hit” is made at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). A variation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the winning odds suddenly become a big win at the start winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. Determine. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 27 commands are transmitted. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 commands are transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is made at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 9 and 10), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3, a pre-reading notice effect described later is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 are the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 (specifically, variation category 1 command, (Variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a description will be given of a case in which a pre-reading notice effect in the form of “reserved ball change” that is immediately executed at the timing when the start winning for the change display to be noticed occurs. In addition, not only the look-ahead notice effect in the mode of “holding ball change”, the effect starts from the change display that starts after the start winning for the change display to be notified is generated, and the change display that is the target of the notice effect Pre-reading notice effect that is continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays before the start of (e.g., pre-reading notice in the form of “change in variation mode at the time of symbol change”, “mode transition”, “countdown” It may be configured to be executable. However, it is not always necessary to execute the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect is performed only once in the variable display before the start of the variable display subject to the notice effect. There may be. Also, for example, the notice effect is started from the change display before the start of the change display targeted for the notice effect, and the notice effect is displayed until the change display immediately before the change display targeted for the notice effect. It may end, or it may perform a notice effect over a variable display that is the subject of the notice effect. Further, it is not always necessary to continuously execute the display over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect may be executed in a variable display of a plurality of times intermittently every other time or every second time. However, for example, regarding the pre-reading notice effect in the “countdown” mode, if the countdown is only once or intermittent, the effect becomes unnatural, so it can be performed continuously over a plurality of variable displays. desirable.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs in the short time state (high base state), or when the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is made during the big hit game. Except when it occurs (see steps S1215A and S1216A), a winning determination process is executed each time a start winning is generated, the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 15 is transmitted, and the fluctuations shown in FIGS. A category command is sent. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or reach is reached before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute a prefetch notice to give a notice.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts 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 first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 30), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is 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. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of step S312. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state is a time reduction state is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1220A. If the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1220A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, a winning presentation effect process is executed to determine in advance the variation display result and variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected winning winning is executed at the time of starting winning (step S1217A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218A), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  It should be noted that by executing the processing of steps S1218A and S1219A, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol every time the first start winning opening 13 is won and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1220A is executed, a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  However, if the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed because it is determined as Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 transmits only the first reserved memory number addition designation command in step S1220A. The control for transmitting the winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variation category command) is not performed. In addition, when the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is not executed, the determination result at the time of winning is set as a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified (for example, “FF (H)”) as EXT data. A command (design designation command, variation category command) may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1215A is executed, when a start winning is made to the first start winning opening 13, the game state is a normal state (games other than the probability change state and the short-time state). The winning effect processing in step S1217A is executed only in the state). Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed, and there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, step S1217A is performed only when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The award winning directing process is executed. It should be noted that the process may not be shifted to step S1217A only in the big hit gaming state, and may be shifted to step S1217A and the winning effect processing may be executed in the small hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control in which the jackpot is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after it is notified that the jackpot is started. It is a state until it is informed that the opening of the big winning opening in the final round is finished and the jackpot is finished. Specifically, it is in a state in which the processing from the big winning opening opening pre-processing (see step S305) to the big hit end processing (see step S307) in the special symbol process processing is being executed.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4) is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (step S1217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218B), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  It should be noted that by executing the processing in steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start winning prize is received in the second start winning opening 14 and the winning time effect processing in step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218B to S1220B is executed, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  Also in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed in the normal state. That is, only in the normal state, the winning effect production process in step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category command. In the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed only for the second reserved memory when the probability change state or the time saving state is set, the winning effect of step S1217B is conversely only when the probability changing state or the time saving state is indicated. The process is executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variable category command, and in the normal state, the symbol designation command and the variable category command are not transmitted without executing the winning effect processing in step S1217B. Good.

  Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the big hit game is being played. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). . With such a configuration, when the prefetching notice effect is executed for a certain period, it is possible to reliably prevent the prefetching notice effect from being interrupted due to a short variation time.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning presentation process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that it will be a big hit or super reach is displayed during the change display of the effect symbol.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state). It is confirmed whether or not (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the probability variation state is established in step S221 at the time of starting winning, until the actual display of variation based on the starting winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit or sudden probable big hit before, the normal state changes to the probable state.) For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first 1) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217B is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state and whether or not it is a time reduction state (specifically, whether or not a probability change flag and a time reduction flag are set). Determine. It should be noted that there are a plurality of times during the period from the confirmation of whether or not the engine is in a promiscuous state and the short-time state at the time of starting winning, until the start of the variable display based on the starting winning. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S225 and whether or not the state is the short time state and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to a probable state). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) are not necessarily the same. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Is determined to set “08 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold is 214 or less (ie, 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). When the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 16).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. It will never fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, You may determine with 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 uses the symbol designating command for the EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit”. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251 and determines in step S232 described later that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 17). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”. If there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217B is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating the “normal big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that the “sudden probability change big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “sudden probability change big hit” to the symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot classification determined by step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it is determined as “ordinary big hit”. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “10 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (ie, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “probability big hit”, the thresholds 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 38 in step S232 described later. Is determined to set “13 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, if the CPU 56 determines “suddenly promising big hit”, it sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in step S232 to be described later. Is determined to set “16 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number value and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “09 (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the determination at the time of winning, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A). finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

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

  In the case where the second special symbol variation display is preferentially executed as shown in this embodiment, the jackpot determination random number (random R) is determined in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the normal state or the short time state may be executed, and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is performed). It may be executed and the processing of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed). With such a configuration, when the display of the variation of the second special symbol is prioritized and executed, between the determination result of the jackpot in the determination at the time of winning and the determination result of the jackpot at the actual start of variation It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

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

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

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

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are changed 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 smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. 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 it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop 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 to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. Further, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern type. Is selected as one of a plurality of types, and a variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation (see FIG. 10C) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S99 is executed and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time-shortening state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 10C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100, which will be described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S102. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 10C) used in the probability variation state and the short time state, and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (see FIG. 10). 10 (B)) is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1). May not display the variation display of the shortened variation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S100 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not it will be reach. In addition, considering that the execution ratio of the notice effect is reduced, as shown in this embodiment, the “super-reach out” is performed depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to pre-determine whether or not “non-reach” will occur and to perform a prefetch notice effect.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

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

  FIG. 27 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 first confirms whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command (the first pending storage number subtraction designation command or the second pending storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, if set (step S132). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . In addition, the round time per round in the jackpot game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. 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 S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is “sudden probable big hit”, small hit / sudden probability big hit An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 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 for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (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, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 32 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. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  33 to 36 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

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

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined 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), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of these, the latest symbol designating command is stored in the storage area (step S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variation category command are stored among the storage areas of the storage area (step S656A). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas of the storage area, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step S658A). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S658B).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 deletes one on-hold display in the summed hold memory display unit 18c. Then, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the sum hold storage number display in the sum hold storage display unit 18c is updated (step S662A). For example, the first to fifth hold displays in the combined hold storage display unit 18c are lit and displayed, and the first hold display corresponding to the first hold storage (for example, a red round display) is displayed. When a second hold storage (for example, a blue circle display) corresponding to the second hold storage is displayed secondly, when a second hold storage number subtraction designation command is received (in this embodiment, Since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, if there is at least one second reserved memory, the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received), the first corresponding to the second reserved memory The hold display (in this example, the second hold display of the combined hold storage display portion 18c) is erased, and the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, Shift the hold display displayed in the eye to the third display area. Appears in the fifth shifting have been hold display to fourth display area. In addition, for example, the first to third hold displays in the combined hold storage display unit 18c are displayed, and a hold display corresponding to the first hold storage (for example, a red round display) is displayed on all of them. If the first hold memory number subtraction designation command is received, the first hold display is erased and the second hold display is changed to the first hold display. The display is shifted to the display area, and the hold display displayed in the third is shifted to the second display area.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 displays the erased hold display as a first button hold display, a second button hold display, a first special hold display, or a second special hold display, which will be described later (that is, “hold” described later). When the pre-reading notice effect of the effect of “ball change” is executed and the hold display of the notice target is erased), the set pre-reading notice execution flag is reset (step S662B). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S662C).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 clears the total reserved memory number stored in the total reserved memory number storage area (step S665). That is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, the total pending storage number is 0 and the variable display is not executed, so the total pending storage number to be stored is reset. Even when the processing of step S665 is executed, the addition control or subtraction omission of the total pending storage number occurs in the production control microcomputer 100 and the erroneous total pending storage number is recognized. By interrupting the hold memory, the total number of hold memories can be reset to return to a normal state.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S667). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state and a time reduction state flag indicating that the game state is a time reduction state (step S668).

  If the received effect control command is the probability change state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S670). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S671). In addition, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the time-short state flag is reset (step S672).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S673), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the time reduction state (for example, a green display). Color background screen) (step S674). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S675). Further, if the effect control CPU 101 is set, the probability variation state flag is reset (step S676).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S678), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S679). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening open designation command received in the special winning opening open designated command storage area formed in the RAM (step S680). The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the number of rounds during the big hit game by confirming the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. Can do.

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big winning opening (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big winning opening (step S682). Also, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening after opening designation command in the designated winning opening after opening special command opening storage area formed in the RAM (step S683).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S684). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 37 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 first executes a pre-reading notice effect determining process for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode (step S800A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  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).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production 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): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a prefetch notice effect determination process (step S800A). In the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first has a set of commands at the time of start winning (that is, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command). Alternatively, it is confirmed whether a second set of second reserved memory number addition designation command) has been received (step S6001). Specifically, a set of symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) are stored in the command storage area at the time of winning a prize. This can be confirmed by determining whether or not it is newly stored. If a command for starting winning a set is not newly received, the process is terminated as it is.

  If a command for starting winning a set is newly received, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a pre-reading notice execution flag indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed is set. (Step S6002). Note that the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in step S6010 described later. If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6014.

  Note that, by executing the process of step S6002, in this embodiment, the determination process of the prefetching notice effect is executed on the condition that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed. Since the pre-reading notice execution flag is already set after starting the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect mode without executing the pre-reading notice effect determination process again. The Note that if a pre-learning pre-announcement effect is executed when a pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning a “non-reach”, the super-reach is switched from the pre-reading notice effect that is being executed. Or a jackpot effect (for example, a reach notice or a jackpot notice) may be executed. Note that the pre-reading notice execution flag presence / absence determination process in step S6002 may not be provided, and the processes after step S6003 may be executed regardless of whether the pre-reading notice effect is being executed.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change state flag or the time reduction state flag is set (step S6003). If neither the probability change state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 stores in the storage area storing the latest command in the start winning command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the first reserved storage number addition designation command is stored (step S6004). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored (that is, if the first reserved memory number increases and the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice. The prefetching notice allocation table A is selected as a table for determining the presence / absence of the production and the production mode of the prefetching notice production (step S6005). If the first reserved storage number addition designation command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S6014.

  If the certain change state flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, if the certain change state or the short time state), the production control CPU 101 stores the latest command in the start winning command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the second reserved storage number addition designation command is stored in (step S6006). If the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored (that is, if the second reserved memory number increases and the second reserved memory number addition designation command is received), the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading notice. The distribution table B is selected (step S6007). If the second reserved memory number addition designation command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S6014.

  By executing the processing of steps S6003 to S6007, in this embodiment, if the gaming state is the normal state, the pre-reading notice effect can be set and executed only for the variable display corresponding to the first reserved memory. Yes, if the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, it is possible to set and execute the pre-reading notice effect only for the variable display corresponding to the second reserved memory.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a prefetching notice effect mode determining random number for determining the effect type of the prefetching notice effect, and extracts the value of the extracted prefetching notice effect mode determination random number based on the received variation category command. Is determined as to which of the determination values included in the prefetching notice allocation table selected in steps S6005 and S6007 is executed, the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect and the effect mode are determined (step S6008).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a prefetching notice allocation table showing distribution of prefetching notice effects. If the current gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 101 for effect control is indicated by the received variation category command using the prefetching notice allocation table A in the normal state shown in FIG. 39A selected in step S6005. Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type, an effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table A, for example, the effect control CPU 101 becomes a non-reach CA2-1 change pattern type with a change category command (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). When the winning determination result indicating that “non-reach is not included” is indicated (specifically, when the command C600 (H) is received), the variable CA command is used for the super CA2−. 7 is a winning pattern determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is 7 (ie, “reach out of super reach”) (specifically, when command C607 (H) is received), And the change category command indicates that the change pattern type is super CA3-3 (that is, “super reach big hit”). In any case where the time determination result is indicated (specifically, when the command C612 (H) or the command C615 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. It is determined that the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change” is executed.

  If the current gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state, the effect control CPU 101 uses the pre-reading notice allocation table B in the probability change / time reduction state shown in FIG. 39B selected in step S6007, Based on the winning pattern determination result of the variation pattern type indicated by the received variation category command, the effect mode of the prefetch notice effect is determined. In this embodiment, when using the pre-reading notice allocation table B, for example, the effect control CPU 101 becomes a non-reach CA2-1 change pattern type by a change category command (that is, reach is a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream). 39 (B) in the case where the winning determination result indicating that “there is a non-reach” (specifically, when the command C60A (H) is received) is indicated. As shown in FIG. 4, there is no allocation and it is decided not to execute the pre-reading notice. In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 101 indicates a winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern type is the super CA2-7 variation pattern type (that is, “super-reaching is lost”) (specifically). Specifically, when the command C609 (H) or the command C60B (H) is received), and the variation category command, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3 (that is, "super reach big hit") Is displayed (specifically, when the command C612 (H) or the command C615 (H) is received), as shown in FIG. It is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “reserved ball change”.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, the variation category command is used to determine whether the variation pattern type is a “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, or “super reach big hit” as a result of determination at the time of winning the variation pattern type. When the result is shown, a prefetch notice effect may be executed.

  In step S6008, it is desirable that the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big hit game is being played, and if the big hit game is being played, it is desirable to decide not to forcibly perform the pre-reading notice effect. Whether or not the big hit game is in progress, for example, confirms whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value (specifically, 4 to 7) indicating the big hit display process to the big hit end effect process. It can be determined by doing.

  Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be executed even during the big hit game. For example, it is not the timing at which a start win occurs and the command at the time of the start win is received, but in a specific round (for example, 10 rounds) in the big hit game, the symbol designation command stored in the start win command storage area or the fluctuation The category command may be read to determine whether to execute the prefetching notice effect, and the prefetching notice effect may be executed in the specific round. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, instead of a continuous aspect effect, for example, a so-called one-notification notification effect that informs that a big hit is fixed in a variable display after the end of the big hit game may be executed. Only the pre-reading notice effect similar to “holding ball change” may be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the prefetch notice effect (step S6009). For example, if it is determined not to execute the prefetching notice effect because there is no allocation in the prefetching notice allocation tables A and B, the process proceeds to step S6014.

  When it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that execution of the prefetching notice effect has been decided (step S6010).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the latest reserved storage number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S6011). If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first button held display by 1 as the held display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (step S6012).

  In this embodiment, in a normal state (when the pre-reading notice effect is not performed), when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, a red round display (hereinafter referred to as a hold display) , The first normal hold display) is incremented by one, and when a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, a blue round display (hereinafter also referred to as a second normal hold display) is displayed as the hold display. ) Is increased by one. Then, when the pre-reading notice effect of the “change in reserved ball” effect is started when the start winning is generated, the hold display is increased by one in a manner different from the normal time. In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the button hold display of the mode that prompts the operation of the push button 120 (for example, the hold display of the mode imitating the shape of the push button 120) is increased by one. Thereafter, the button hold display is changed to a special hold display (for example, a round display including characters such as “heat”) based on the detection of the operation by the push button 120. For example, if a pre-reading notice effect is to be started when a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the red button hold display (also referred to as the first button hold display) is increased by one, Based on the detection of the operation by the push button 120, the first button hold display is changed to a red special hold display (also referred to as a first special hold display). Also, for example, if a pre-reading notice effect is to be started when a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, the blue button hold display (also referred to as second button hold display) is increased by one, Thereafter, the second button hold display is changed to a blue special hold display (also referred to as a second special hold display) based on the detection of the operation by the push button 120.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “holding ball change”, a case is shown in which a round display that includes characters such as “heat” is finally displayed. For example, a star-shaped hold display, a gold-colored hold display, or a heart-shaped hold display is displayed. The mode of production is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect of the “reserved ball change” effect mode, it is possible to execute an effect of a plurality of types such as a star display, a gold color display, and a heart shape display, and depending on which effect mode it is The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be varied.

  If the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is not the first reserved memory number addition designation command (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 performs summation pending. The second button hold display is incremented by 1 as the hold display in the storage display unit 18c (step S6013).

  As described above, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the “holding ball change” effect mode by executing the processing of steps S6011 to S6013, a command for starting winning is generated and a command at the time of starting prize is given. The pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “change in holding ball” is immediately started at the received timing.

  In step S6014, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the latest reserved memory number addition designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first reserved memory number addition designation command. If the first reserved memory number addition designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first normal reserved display by one as the reserved display in the total reserved memory display unit 18c (step S6015).

  If the latest reserved memory number addition designation command is not the first reserved memory number addition designation command (that is, if the second reserved memory number addition designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 performs summation pending. In the memory display unit 18c, the second normal hold display is incremented by 1 as the hold display (step S6016).

  FIG. 40 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). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is recovered (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 41 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 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 42, when the received display result specifying command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a probabilistic state (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) is also referred to as a probable variation symbol, and a symbol in recalling that it is not in a probable variation state (an even symbol in this embodiment) Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display the notice effect (notice effect other than the pre-read notice effect. The notice effect AD, the button notice effect, the repeated notice effect A, and the repeated notice effect during the effect symbol display. B.) is executed or a notice effect setting process for setting an effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S8002).

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 43 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, sound number data, and movable member control data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The movable member control data includes data indicating an operation mode of the movable member, such as an effect accessory 127 connected to the movable member motor 128, for example. That is, the movable member control data is data that designates a driving operation of the movable member. It should be noted that not all control data must be included in the process tables for all effects, and only some control data may be included depending on the contents of the effects. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 43 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8003.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, pseudo-stops, and temporary stop symbols in the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, and movable member control data 1), and the effect device (effect display device as an effect part) 9. Control of various lamps as a production component, speaker 27 as a production component, production accessory 127 as a movable member, etc.) is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, by transmitting a motor drive signal designated by the movable member control data to the movable member motor 128, control for operating the effect accessory 127 in a manner designated by the movable member control data is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value. For example, in the present embodiment, the control for operating the effect accessory 127 is performed after the effect mode has been developed to super reach, so that dummy data may be set at the beginning of the change. If it is determined to execute the notice effects A and B, which will be described later, at the start of the change, the notice effects A and B are started according to the process table set in step S8003.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8006). Next, the production control CPU 101 deletes one command at the time of start winning (the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition specifying command) stored in the storage area of the start winning command storing area, The contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted (step S8007).

  In step S8007, if it is a case where the variation display of the effect symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol (for example, the first symbol variation designation command or the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received). If so, the content stored in the first storage area of the start winning command storage area is deleted (in this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, The fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed means that all the commands stored in the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize are the commands received at the start winning prize to the first start winning prize opening 13). The contents of the subsequent storage areas of the hour command storage area are shifted one by one.

  In addition, when the variation display of the production symbol is executed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol (for example, when the second symbol variation designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received). If there is, delete the contents of the first storage area storing the command received at the start winning prize to the second start winning opening 14 among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area (for example, 2) The contents of the first storage area in which the reserved storage number addition designation command is stored are deleted), and the contents of the storage areas after the start winning command storage area are shifted one by one. For example, the first storage area of the start winning command storage area stores the command received at the start winning prize to the first start winning opening 13, and the second storage area starts to the second start winning opening 14. If the command received at the time of winning is stored, the contents of the second storage area are deleted, and the contents of the third and subsequent storage areas are shifted.

  For example, when the first start winning command storage area and the second start winning storage area are separately provided, the effect symbol change display is displayed corresponding to the first special symbol change display. If it is to be executed, the contents stored in the first storage area of the first start winning command storage area are deleted, and the contents of the storage areas subsequent to the first start winning command storage area are one. If the shift is performed one by one, and the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in response to the variation display of the second special symbol, the contents stored in the first storage area of the second start winning command storage area It is also possible to delete and shift the contents of the storage areas after the second start winning command storage area one by one.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines a combination pattern (also referred to as a notice reliability pattern) of the reliability of the notice effect that appears during the variation display of the effect symbol (step S6500).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice reliability pattern determination table for determining a notice reliability pattern. As shown in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, any one of the notice reliability pattern 1 to the notice reliability pattern 9 is determined as the notice reliability pattern. Also, as shown in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, by determining the notice reliability pattern, the notice effect to be executed at the start of the change of the effect symbol, and the notice effect to be executed during the change of all symbols (during high speed change). The reliability of the notice effect to be executed at the time of variable deceleration and the notice effect to be executed after the reach is established (after the occurrence of normal reach and before the development of super reach) is determined collectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the super-reach is developed, an effect act is performed, and if the effect accessory 127 which is a movable member is operated, a big hit is obtained, and if it is not operated, an effect of being out of play is performed. As modes of this accessory operating effect, as shown in FIG. 62, there are three modes of “victory effect”, “defeat effect”, and “resurrection effect”. As shown in FIG. 63, in the “winning effect” mode, when the player operates the push button 120 within the effective period of the button operation, the effector 127 is operated immediately after that (D11), and the effect display device After a character 402 “Victory” and a specific character 403 are displayed in FIG. 9 (D12), an effect design indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed (D13). As shown in FIG. 63, when the player operates the push button 120 within the effective period of the button operation, the character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 immediately after that. After (D31), the effect symbol indicating the discontinuity is stopped and displayed (D33). As shown in FIG. 63, in the “revival effect” mode, when the player operates the push button 120 within the effective period of the button operation, the character 404 “defeat” is once displayed on the effect display device 9 immediately after that. (D21) After that, the effect accessory 127 operates (D22), and the effect symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D23).

  When the super reach is specified in the variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines the mode of the accessory act effect at the ratio shown in FIG. When the variable display result is “big hit”, either the revival effect or the victory effect is selected, and when the variable display result is “out”, the defeat effect is always selected. The victory effect and the resurrection effect are both selected with a probability of 50% when the variable display result is “big hit”. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect accessory 127 operates at any timing immediately after the push button 120 is operated or immediately before the effect symbol is stopped. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “out of”, the effect accessory 127 does not operate even if the push button 120 is operated. The player can grasp whether or not the winning combination 127 is operated after the super reach has been developed, based on whether or not the stage effect 127 is operated. That is, the operation of the effect accessory 127 in the present embodiment notifies that a big hit gaming state will occur.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 45, in this embodiment, the reliability of the notice effect that is executed at a later timing is the same as that of the notice effect that is executed at the previous timing during the fluctuation display of one effect symbol. The reliability is determined to be at least equal to or higher than the reliability. For example, as shown in FIG. 45, after the medium-reliability notice effect is executed, the medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect is always executed (the low-reliability notice effect does not appear). Thus, after a highly reliable notice effect is executed, it is determined that a highly reliable notice effect is always executed (a low or medium reliability notice effect does not appear). By configuring in this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent a notice effect with a low reliability that becomes a big hit after the notice effect appears and prevent the expectation for the big hit from decreasing, and the player Prevents the loss of expectations once held.

  In step S6500, for example, the effect control CPU 101 executes a lottery process based on the random number for determining the predictive reliability pattern for determining the predictive reliability pattern using the predictive reliability pattern determining table shown in FIG. To determine one of the notice reliability pattern 1 to the notice reliability pattern 9.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect at the start of the change of the effect symbol based on the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 (step S6501).

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the notice determination table for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect. Among these, FIG. 46 (A) is a low-reliability notice determination table (for detachment) for determining the presence / absence of a low-reliability notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is determined to be out of place. FIG. 46B is a low-reliability notice determination table (for jackpot) for determining the presence / absence of a low-reliability notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is determined that a big hit. FIG. 46C is a medium reliability announcement determination table (for detachment) for determining the presence / absence of a medium reliability announcement effect and the type of the announcement effect when it is determined to be out of place. FIG. 46D is a medium reliability notice determination table (for big hit) for determining the presence / absence of a medium reliability notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is determined that the game is a big hit. FIG. 46E is a high-reliability notice determination table (for detachment) for determining the presence / absence of a highly reliable notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is determined to be out of place. FIG. 46F is a high-reliability notice determination table (for jackpot) for determining the presence / absence of a highly-reliable notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is determined as a big hit.

  In step S6501, the production control CPU 101 first confirms whether the reliability at the start of variation indicated by the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 is low or medium reliability. Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable display executed this time is a big hit. Note that whether or not the current variation display is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Then, if the reliability is low and the loss occurs, the low reliability announcement determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46A is selected. Select the low reliability notice determination table (for big hits) shown in. If medium reliability and loss occur, the medium reliability notice determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46 (C) is selected. If medium reliability and big hit, FIG. 46 (D) is selected. Select the medium reliability notice determination table (for big hits). Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected notice determination table to execute the lottery process based on the notice determination random number for determining the presence or absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect. Decide the type of notice effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect during the change of all of the effect symbols (during high speed change) based on the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 (step S6502). .

  In step S6502, the presentation control CPU 101 first checks whether the reliability during all symbol fluctuations indicated by the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 is low or medium reliability. Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable display executed this time is a big hit. Note that whether or not the current variation display is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Then, if the reliability is low and the loss occurs, the low reliability announcement determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46A is selected. Select the low reliability notice determination table (for big hits) shown in. If medium reliability and loss occur, the medium reliability notice determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46 (C) is selected. If medium reliability and big hit, FIG. 46 (D) is selected. Select the medium reliability notice determination table (for big hits). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect by executing a lottery process based on the notice decision random number using the selected notice determination table.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect during the variable deceleration of the effect symbol based on the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 (step S6503).

  In step S6503, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether the reliability at the time of variable deceleration indicated by the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 is low or medium reliability. Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable display executed this time is a big hit. Note that whether or not the current variation display is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Then, if the reliability is low and the loss occurs, the low reliability announcement determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46A is selected. Select the low reliability notice determination table (for big hits) shown in. If medium reliability and loss occur, the medium reliability notice determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46 (C) is selected. If medium reliability and big hit, FIG. 46 (D) is selected. Select the medium reliability notice determination table (for big hits). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect by executing a lottery process based on the notice decision random number using the selected notice determination table.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect after the establishment of the effect symbol and the type of the notice effect based on the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 (step S6504).

  In step S6504, the production control CPU 101 first determines whether the reliability after reaching reach indicated by the notice reliability pattern determined in step S6500 is low, medium, or high. Check. Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable display executed this time is a big hit. Note that whether or not the current variation display is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the variation result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Then, if the reliability is low and the loss occurs, the low reliability announcement determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46A is selected. Select the low reliability notice determination table (for big hits) shown in. If medium reliability and loss occur, the medium reliability notice determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46 (C) is selected. If medium reliability and big hit, FIG. 46 (D) is selected. Select the medium reliability notice determination table (for big hits). Further, if the reliability is high and the loss occurs, the high reliability notice determination table (for loss) shown in FIG. 46 (E) is selected. Select the high-reliability notice determination table (for jackpot) shown in. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect by executing a lottery process based on the notice decision random number using the selected notice determination table.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, in this embodiment, any one of the button notice effect, the repeated hit notice effect A, and the repeat hit notice effect B can be determined as the medium reliability notice effect. The “button notice effect” is a notice effect accompanied by an operation by the push button 120. In the button notice effect, first, a button operation suggestion display that suggests an operation by the push button 120 is displayed, and a button operation suggestion display is displayed based on the detection of the pressing operation by the push button 120 at least once (a big hit and a hit). The display is changed to (display indicating the possibility of becoming).

  Also, “continuous hitting notice effect A” and “continuous hitting notice effect B” are notice effects accompanied by continuous operation by the push button 120. In the repeated hitting notice effect A and the repeated hitting notice effect B, first, a button consecutive hit suggestion display that suggests continuous operation by the push button 120 is displayed, and a pressing operation by the push button 120 is performed by a predetermined number (a second predetermined number (for example, 10 described later)). Times)) Based on the above detection, an effect of changing the button continuous hitting suggestion display to a special display (display suggesting the possibility of a big hit) is executed. As will be described later, in this embodiment, in the continuous hitting notice effect A, the operation feeling of the push button 120 does not change even when the pressing operation by the push button 120 reaches the second predetermined number, whereas the continuous hitting notice is given. In effect B, when the number of pressing operations by the push button 120 reaches a first predetermined number (for example, five times) before the second predetermined number, the operational feeling of the push button 120 becomes heavy. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), when the repeated hitting notice effect B is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit as compared with the case where the repeated hitting notice effect A is executed. Since the buttons are allocated so as to be slightly higher, if the operational feeling of the push button 120 becomes heavier during continuous hitting of the push button 120, a sense of expectation for the big hit can be felt.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the repeated hitting notice effect B accompanied by a predetermined number of operations by the push button 120 (in this example, the second predetermined number (10 times)). Then, during the execution of the continuous hitting notice effect B, the operation feeling of the push button 120 is determined by the operation of a specific number of times (in this example, the first predetermined number (5 times)) by the push button 120. To change. Therefore, by changing the operational feeling of the push button 120, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, and the operational feeling of the push button 120 is changed from a specific number of times in the predetermined number of times. The player can be surely recognized that the feeling has changed.

  In the present embodiment, when executing the above-mentioned “button notice effect”, “continuous hit notice effect A”, and “continuous hit notice effect B”, as well as the “actual material action effect” to be described later, a button operation suggestion display or a button hit indication suggestion is performed. The display is displayed. At this time, the effect display device 9 displays a display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 together with a character string such as “PUSH!” As shown in FIG. 61, when a display including these character strings and pictures is performed, the colors of the character strings and pictures are made different according to the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit. In the example shown in FIG. 61, when the variable display result is a big hit, random numbers are allocated so that the color of the character string or the pattern is red with a probability of 60%, blue with a probability of 30%, and white with a probability of 10%. To do. When the variable display result is out of order, random numbers are allocated so that the color of the character string or the picture is red with a probability of 10%, blue with a probability of 20%, and white with a probability of 70%. By performing such allocation, there is a high possibility that a big hit gaming state will occur in the order of white, blue, and red in the displayed character strings and patterns. In this way, it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit depending on the display color. The player becomes interested in the displayed character string and the color of the pattern, and this improves the interest in the game.

  47 to 49 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation processing (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not an operation invalid flag indicating that the operation invalid period during the pre-reading notice effect is being set is set (step S8100A). If the operation invalidation flag is set (that is, during the operation invalid period during the prefetching notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 performs an operation for measuring the time until the operation invalidation period during the prefetching notice effect ends. The invalid timer is decremented by 1 (step S8100B).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next (step S8105). In this case, when it is decided to execute the notice effects A and B after the reach is established, at the start of the change, during the change of all symbols (during high-speed change), when the change is decelerated, or after reaching the reach, When all symbols are changing (during high-speed fluctuation), during variable deceleration, notice effects A and B are executed after reach is established. If it is decided to execute the notice effects C and D after the reach is established, the notice effects C and D are executed after the reach is established according to the process table.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the super reach start time has elapsed (step S8106). Whether or not the super-reach start time has elapsed can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer. When the super reach start time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily deletes the hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c of the effect display device 9 (step S8107). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the hold display state in the combined hold storage display unit 18c before erasure in a predetermined hold display state storage area provided in the RAM. Then, control goes to a step S8150. Note that the process of step S8107 need only be executed once when the start time of the super reach is reached for the first time during the variation display of the effect symbol once. If the super reach start time has not elapsed, the process shifts to step S8108a. When super reach is not specified in the change pattern (that is, when change display is performed according to the change pattern of non-reach or normal reach), it is always determined as N in step S8106, and the process directly proceeds to step S8108a.

  In this embodiment, after the development to super reach, the process proceeds to step S8107 to temporarily erase the hold display and the process does not proceed to steps S8108a to S8135. Even if the operation by 120 is performed, the process of changing the button hold display as described later to the special hold display, changing the button operation suggestion display to the specific display, or changing the button continuous hit suggestion display to the special display is as follows. Not executed. That is, when the accessory action effect is executed after the development of the super reach, only the operation of the push button 120 for the accessory action effect is valid, and the operation of the push button 120 for the pre-reading notice effect is invalid. . In this way, by enabling only the operation of the push button 120 with respect to the actor action effect, a pre-reading notice effect (effect in which the button hold display is changed to the special hold display) which is not intended by the player is executed. To prevent that.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (step S8108a). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set (that is, if the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed), the process proceeds to step S8109.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (if the pre-reading notice effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 performs the button notice effect, repeated notice effect A or repeated action in the notice effect setting process (see step S8002). It is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the notice effect B (step S8108b). In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46, whether or not to execute the button notice effect, the repeated hit notice effect A, and the repeat hit notice effect B is during the change of all symbols at the start of the change ( It is determined individually for high-speed fluctuation), during fluctuation deceleration, and after reach is established. For this reason, in step S8108b, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer, it is confirmed whether it is in the stage of the fluctuation start, during the fluctuation of all symbols (during high-speed fluctuation), at the time of fluctuation deceleration, or after reaching reach. To do. Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the button notice effect, the continuous hit notice effect A, or the repeat hit notice effect B at the start of the change in the notice effect setting process when the change starts. If all symbols are changing, the notice effect setting process confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the button notice effect, the continuous hit notice effect A, or the repeat hit notice effect B during the change of all symbols. For example, in the notice effect setting process, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the button notice effect, the continuous hit notice effect A, or the repeat hit notice effect B at the time of variable deceleration, and if reach is established, reach is established in the notice effect setting process. It is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the button advance notice effect, the repeated hit notice effect A, or the repeated hit notice effect B later. If it is not decided to execute any of the button advance notice effect, the repeated hit notice effect A, and the repeated hit notice effect B, the process directly proceeds to step S8121.

  If it is determined to execute the button advance notice effect, the continuous hit advance notice effect A, or the continuous hit advance notice effect B, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation invalidation flag is set (step S8108c). If the operation invalidation flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 sets a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in the operation invalidation timer (step S8108d). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation invalid flag (step S8108e), and starts an operation invalid period during the pre-reading notice effect.

  If the operation invalidation flag is set (that is, if the operation invalidation period during the prefetching notice effect has already been started), the effect control CPU 101 performs the operation during the prefetching notice effect based on the value of the operation invalidation timer. It is confirmed whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the invalid period has passed a first time (for example, 2 seconds) (step S8108f). If the first time has not elapsed, the process directly proceeds to step S8136. If the first elapsed time has elapsed, the process shifts to step S8109. By executing such processing, in this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect, the button notice effect, the repeated hitting notice effect A, and the repeated hitting notice effect B are executed in parallel, the operation during the prefetching notice effect is performed. After a predetermined waiting period (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed after invalidating the button, the operations in the button advance notice effect, the repeated hit notice effect A, and the repeated hit notice effect B are validated.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a button notice execution flag indicating that the button notice effect is being executed is set (step S8109). If the button notice execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the button notice effect is determined to be executed in the notice effect setting process (see step S8002) (step S8110). . In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46, whether or not to execute the button notice effect is determined at the start of the change, during the change of all symbols (during high-speed change), during change of deceleration, and reach. Each is determined individually after establishment. Therefore, in step S8110, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer, it is confirmed whether it is in the stage of fluctuation start, during fluctuation of all symbols (during high-speed fluctuation), during fluctuation deceleration, or after reaching reach. To do. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the button notice effect at the start of the change in the notice effect setting process at the start of the change, and if all the symbols are changing, the notice effect setting is performed. In the process, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the button notice effect during the change of all symbols. If reach is established, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to execute the button notice effect after reach is established in the notice effect setting processing.

  If it is decided to execute the button notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 pushes the effect display device 9 together with a button operation suggestion display (for example, “PUSH!”) That suggests an operation by the push button 120. (Display including a pattern imitating the shape of the button 120) is displayed (step S8111). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a button notice execution flag (step S8112), and starts the button notice effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous hitting notice A execution flag indicating that the continuous hitting notice effect A is being executed is set (step S8113). If the continuous hitting notice A execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the repeated hitting notice effect A in the notice effect setting process (see step S8002) (step S8002). S8114). In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46, whether or not to execute the continuous hitting notice effect A is determined at the start of the change, during the change of all symbols (during high-speed change), during the change of deceleration, Each is determined individually after reaching reach. Therefore, in step S8114, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer, it is confirmed whether it is in the stage of the fluctuation start, during the fluctuation of all symbols (during high-speed fluctuation), at the time of fluctuation deceleration, or after reaching reach. To do. Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the repeated hitting notice effect A at the start of the change in the notice effect setting process if it is at the start of the change. In the setting process, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the repeated hitting notice effect A during all symbol changes, and if it is during variable deceleration, the repeated hitting notice effect A is executed during variable deceleration in the notice effect setting process. It is confirmed whether or not it has been decided, and if reach has been established, it is confirmed in the notice effect setting processing whether or not it has been decided to execute consecutive hit notice effect A after reach has been established.

  If it is determined to execute the repeated hitting notice effect A, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display a button hitting indication indicating a continuous operation by the push button 120 (for example, “let's hit repeatedly!”). A display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 together with the columns is displayed (step S8115). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous hitting notice A execution flag (step S8116), and starts the continuous hitting notice effect A.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous hitting notice B execution flag indicating that the continuous hitting notice effect B is being executed is set (step S8117). If the continuous hitting notice B execution flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the repeated hitting notice effect B in the notice effect setting process (see step S8002) (step S8002). S8118). In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46, whether or not to execute the continuous hitting notice effect B is determined at the start of the change, during the change of all symbols (during high-speed change), during the change of deceleration, Each is determined individually after reaching the reach. Therefore, in step S8118, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer, it is confirmed whether it is in the stage of fluctuation start, during the fluctuation of all symbols (during high-speed fluctuation), during fluctuation deceleration, or after reaching reach. To do. Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the repeated hitting notice effect B at the start of the change in the notice effect setting process if it is at the start of the change. In the setting process, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the repeated hitting notice effect B during all symbol fluctuations. If the variable deceleration is being executed, the repeated hitting notice effect B is executed during the variable deceleration in the notice effect setting process. It is confirmed whether or not it has been decided, and if reach is established, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to execute the continuous hitting notice effect B after reach establishment in the notice effect setting processing.

  If it is determined to execute the repeated hitting notice effect B, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to indicate a button hitting suggestion display (for example, “Let's hit repeatedly!”) That suggests continuous operation by the push button 120. A display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 together with the columns is displayed (step S8119). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous hitting notice B execution flag (step S8120), and starts the repeated hitting notice effect B.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a pressing operation by the push button 120 has been detected (step S8121). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 is input. If the pressing operation by the push button 120 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S8136 as it is.

  If the pressing operation by the push button 120 is detected, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (step S8122). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8124a. If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set (that is, if the pre-reading notice effect in the “reserved ball change” mode is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation invalidation flag is set. Confirmation is made (step S8122a). If the operation invalid flag is set (that is, if the operation invalid period is during the pre-reading notice effect), the process proceeds to step S8124a.

  If the operation invalid flag is not set (that is, if it is not the operation invalid period during the pre-reading notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 displays the first button hold display or the second button displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c. The button hold display is changed to the first special hold display or the second special hold display (step S8123). In this case, for example, when the first button hold display (hold display in a form simulating the shape of the red push button 120) is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the first button hold display is changed to the first hold display. 1 Change to special hold display (round display including characters such as red “heat”). Further, for example, when the second button hold display (hold display in the form simulating the shape of the blue push button 120) is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c, the second button hold display is displayed as the second button hold display. Change to special hold display (round display including characters such as blue "heat").

  Next, based on the value of the operation invalid timer, it is confirmed whether or not the elapsed time since the operation invalid period during the pre-reading notice effect has started has passed a second time (for example, 8 seconds) (step S8124a). ). If the second time has passed (that is, if 8 seconds have elapsed since the start of the operation invalidation period during the prefetching notice effect, in other words, after starting the operation invalidation period during the prefetching notice effect, After enabling the operation of the button advance notice effect, the continuous hit notice effect A, and the continuous hit notice effect B after a waiting period of 2 seconds), the effect control CPU 101 has an operation invalid timer. It is confirmed whether or not a timeout has occurred (step S8124b). If the operation invalid timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S8136. If the operation invalid timer has timed out (that is, if 10 seconds have passed since the operation invalid period during the pre-reading notice effect was started), the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation invalid flag (step S8124c). ), The operation invalid period during the pre-reading notice effect is ended. By executing such processing, in this embodiment, after the effective period of the operation of the button notice effect, the repeated hit notice effect A, and the repeated hit notice effect B for 6 seconds from the first time to the second time is finished, After the waiting period (for example, 2 seconds) elapses, the operation invalidation period during the prefetching notice effect is ended, and the operation in the prefetching notice effect is validated again.

  If the second time has not elapsed in step S8124a, the process proceeds to step S8125. That is, after the first time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the operation invalid period during the reading notice effect, the second time (for example, 8 seconds) is ended for 6 seconds. Then, the processes of steps S8125 to S8135 are executed, and the operations in the button notice effect, the repeated hit notice effect A, and the repeated hit notice effect B become valid.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the button notice execution flag is set (step S8125). If the button notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8128. If the button notice execution flag is set (that is, if the button notice effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 displays a button operation suggestion display (for example, “PUSH! "Display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 together with a character string such as" "is changed to a specific display (for example, a display including a character string such as" chance ") (step S8126). Then, the button notice execution flag is reset (step S8127).

  The effect control CPU 101 does not detect an operation by the push button 120 while the button notice execution flag is set, the start time of all symbol fluctuations (high-speed fluctuation), the fluctuation deceleration start time, and the reach establishment time. When the super reach development time is reached, the button operation suggestion display is erased and the button notice execution flag is reset to end the button notice effect. For example, when the button notice effect at the start of change is executed but the operation of the push button 120 is detected without detecting the operation of all the symbols (high speed change), or the button notice effect is executed during the change of all symbols The button after reaching the reach when the reach is achieved without detecting the operation by the push button 120, when the button notice effect at the time of the change deceleration is executed, but the reach is established without detecting the operation by the push button 120 When the advancement effect has been executed but the super reach has been developed without detecting the operation of the push button 120, the button advancement execution flag is reset and the button advancement effect is ended.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S811 to S8127 is executed, when the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect in the “holding ball change” mode are executed in parallel, the push button Based on the detection of the operation by 120, the first button hold display and the second button hold display displayed on the effect display device 9 at the same timing are changed to the first special hold display and the second special hold display. The button operation suggestion display is changed to a specific display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the continuous hitting notice A execution flag or the continuous hitting notice B execution flag is set (step S8128). If neither the continuous hitting notice A execution flag or the continuous hitting notice B execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8136. If the continuous hitting notice A execution flag or the continuous hitting notice B execution flag is set (that is, if the continuous hitting notice effect A or the continuous hitting notice effect B is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 operates the push button 120. One is added to the value of the counter of repeated hits for counting the number of times (step S8129).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous hitting notice B execution flag is set (step S8130). If the continuous hitting notice B execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S8133. If the continuous hitting notice B execution flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the value of the repeated hitting counter is equal to or more than a first predetermined number (for example, 5 times) (step S8131). If the value of the repeated hit counter is equal to or greater than the first predetermined number, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to change the weight of the operation of the push button 120 (step S8132). In this case, for example, a solenoid for adjusting the operation load is provided in the push button 120, and the CPU 101 for effect control changes the weight of the operation of the push button 120 by changing the voltage value applied to the solenoid. You may make it do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the counter for the number of consecutive hits is a second predetermined number (for example, 10 times) or more (step S8133). If the value of the repeated hit counter is equal to or greater than the second predetermined number, the effect control CPU 101 pushes together with a character string such as a button hit indication indicating on the effect display device 9 (for example, “Let's hit repeatedly!”). The display including a pattern imitating the shape of the button 120 is changed to a special display (for example, a display including a character string such as “Large Chance”) (step S8134). Then, the continuous hitting notice A execution flag and the continuous hitting notice B execution flag are reset (step S8135).

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 does not change the number of operations by the push button 120 while the continuous hitting notice A execution flag and the continuous hitting notice B execution flag are set, and does not reach the second predetermined number. If the start time of the time, the start time of variable deceleration, reach reach time, super reach development time is reached, the button hitting suggestion display is deleted and the continuous hitting notice A running flag and the continuous hitting notice B running flag are reset It is assumed that the repeated hitting notice effect A and the repeated hitting notice effect B are finished. For example, when the continuous hitting notice effect A and the continuous hitting notice effect B at the start of the fluctuation are executed, the number of operations by the push button 120 reaches the second predetermined number without changing to the second predetermined number, and the entire symbol is changing (during high-speed fluctuation), If the number of operations by the push button 120 reaches the time of variable deceleration without reaching the second predetermined number even though the continuous hitting notice effect A or the continuous hitting notice effect B during the change of all symbols has been executed, When the number of operations by the push button 120 reaches the reach establishment without reaching the second predetermined number even though the continuous hitting notice effect B is executed, the push button of the continuous hitting notice effect A or the continuous hit notice effect B after the reach is established If the number of operations by 120 reaches the super-reach development without reaching the second predetermined number, the continuous hitting advance notice A execution flag or the continuous hitting notice B is being executed. Reset the lag barrage notice to produce A and battered announcement attraction B is.

  Then, if the change time timer has timed out (step S8136), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S8137).

  After the effect mode has evolved to super reach, the effect control CPU 101 determines YES in step S8106, and executes the processing from step S8150 onward as shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an accessory act effect executing flag is set (step S8150). If it is determined in step S8150 that it is not set (NO), it is determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the accessory action effect (step S8151). Here, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the development to super reach has reached a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds). If it is determined that it is not the execution timing of the accessory action effect (the elapsed time since the development to super reach is less than the predetermined time), the process proceeds to step S8136.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S8151 that it is the execution timing of the accessory action effect (the elapsed time since the development of super reach has reached a predetermined time), the button operation suggestion display 201 and the effect display device 9 are displayed on the effect display device 9. The meter 202 is displayed (step S8152), and a button operation timer is set (step S8153). The button operation timer is set in a valid period of the operation of the push button 120, and the operation of the push button 120 is valid until the button operation timer times out. It should be noted that the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are not displayed 0.2 seconds before the button operation timer times out (see step S8170A and step S8170B in FIG. 51). Next, the CPU for effect control 101 sets the executing action effect execution flag (step S8154), and proceeds to step S8136.

  When it is determined in step S8150 that the execution of the accessory action effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an effective pressing operation by the push button 120 has been detected (step S8160). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 has been input when the button operation timer has not timed out. If the pressing operation by the push button 120 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S8170 (FIG. 51). If the button operation timer has timed out in step S8160, NO is determined in step S8160, and the flow proceeds to step S8170. If it is determined in step S8160 that an effective pressing operation using the push button 120 has been detected (Y), the push button 120 is displayed in step S8160 until the effect symbol variation stop process related to the variation is executed. It is determined that an effective pressing operation by is detected (Y).

  If an effective pressing operation by the push button 120 is detected in step S 8160 (Y), the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are deleted (step S 8161 A), and “Victory effect” is set as an aspect of the effect activation effect. It is determined whether or not it has been selected (step S8161). If “Victory effect” is not selected, the process proceeds to step S8180 (FIG. 52). If “Victory effect” is selected, control for operating the effect accessory 127 is executed (step S8162). Specifically, by causing the motor drive signal to be transmitted to the movable member motor 128, control for operating the effect accessory 127 in a predetermined manner is performed. Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the actor action effect executing flag (step S 8163), and proceeds to step S 8136.

  In step S8170 shown in FIG. 51, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the button operation timer, and in step S8170A, determines whether or not the value of the button operation timer after the subtraction has reached 0.2 seconds until timeout. If it is not 0.2 seconds (N), the process proceeds to step S8171, and if it is 0.2 seconds (Y), the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are deleted in step S8170B. Then, the process proceeds to step S8171. Thus, by executing the operation validity notification (button operation suggestion display 201 and meter 202) during the operation validity notification period up to a predetermined period (0.2 seconds in this example) before the end of the operation validity period, Even when the operation means (push button 120) is operated within the predetermined period after the operation valid notification is finished, the predetermined operation-time effect (the operation of the effect accessory 127) is executed. It can suppress giving a player the misunderstanding that it does not respond to operating the operating means within the period.

  In step S8171, it is determined whether or not the button operation timer has timed out. If the button operation timer has not timed out (N), the process proceeds to step S8136. When the button operation timer has timed out (Y), it is determined whether or not the accessory actuating timer is set (step S8173). When it is determined that the accessory actuating timer is set (Y), the accessory actuating timer is decremented by 1 (step S8174). Then, it is determined whether or not the accessory actuating timer after subtraction has timed out (step S8175). If not timed out, the process proceeds to step S8136. When the accessory actuating timer has timed out, control for operating the effect accessory 127 is executed (step S8176). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the actor action effect executing flag (step S8177), and proceeds to step S8136.

  When it is determined in step S8173 that the accessory actuating timer is not set (N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the mode of the selected accessory actuating effect is the “defeat effect” ( Step S8178). If “defeat effect” has not been selected (N), an accessory operation timer is set (step S8179), and the process proceeds to step S8136. If “defeat effect” has been selected (Y), the in-action act effect execution flag is reset (step S8177), and the process proceeds to step S8136. In the present embodiment, the timing of operating the effect accessory 127 in the revival effect is a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds before) when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, so in step S8179, the effect symbol It is preferable to set a value that times out before a predetermined time of the stop display of the item as a value of the accessory actuating timer. That is, it is preferable to set the time from the present time to the predetermined time before the change stop during the change period of the effect symbol as the timer value.

  In step S8180 shown in FIG. 52, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the mode of the selected accessory act is “resurrection effect”. If it is not “Restoration effect” (N), the character act effect production execution flag is reset (step S8185), and the process proceeds to step S8136. When it is “Restoration effect” (Y), it is determined whether or not an accessory operating timer is set (step S8181). When it is determined that the accessory actuating timer is set (Y), 1 is subtracted from the accessory actuating timer (step S8182). Then, it is determined whether or not the accessory operation timer after subtraction has timed out (step S8183). If not timed out, the process proceeds to step S8136. When the accessory actuating timer has timed out, control for operating the effect accessory 127 is executed (step S8184). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the actor action effect executing flag (step S8185), and proceeds to step S8136. If it is determined in step 8181 that the accessory actuating timer is not set (N), the accessory actuating timer is set (step S8186), and the process proceeds to step S8136.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8307. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8306. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, since the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S8307.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). If the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is once erased (see step S8107), the effect control CPU 101 redisplays the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (step S8303). . In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c before erasing based on the hold display state stored in the predetermined hold display state storage area provided in the RAM in step S8107. Return to the state. As a result, the operation of the push button 120 for the pre-reading notice effect once invalidated after the development of super reach becomes valid again. In other words, during the period from the development of Super Reach (step S8107) to the stop of fluctuation of the effect symbol (step S8303), the operation of the push button 120 for the pre-reading notice effect is invalid (actual object operation is performed during the period). The operation for the production is prioritized) but becomes effective again after the period. Further, for example, when the presentation control CPU 101 receives a new first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command while temporarily suspending the hold display, FIG. The new hold display may be increased by performing the same processing as steps S6001 to S6016 shown in FIG. If the display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the specific display, special display, button operation suggestion display, and button striking suggestion display on the effect display device 9 (step S8304).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8305), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8313. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8305), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not is set (step S8307). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8308), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8309). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8310), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8311). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8312).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8305), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8313). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 40, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button advance notice executing flag, the continuous hitting notice A executing flag, the continuous hitting notice B executing flag, and the operation invalid flag, as well as the repeated hit count counter and the operation invalid timer. To clear.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8314).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) is executed (step S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and performs an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, it is switched to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S1907) and selects process data corresponding to the production during the round. (Step S1908). Then, the process timer is started (step S1909), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the mid-round processing (step S805) (step S1910).

  It should be noted that, in addition to the process for displaying a big hit, a process for displaying a small hit is provided. In the case of a small hit, for example, a predetermined period (a big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds) Sufficient time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be produced in the same manner as in the case of sudden big hit.

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

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts one effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (step S880). And it is confirmed whether the production period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S881). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the confirmation of reception of the ending command, for example, during the round process (see step S805).

  If the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S881), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S882). In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part). Then, the control of various lamps as a production component and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S883). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Next, when the process timer has not timed out (N in step S884), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in step S884), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S885). Further, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S886).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S881), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S888). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button advance notice executing flag, the continuous hitting notice A executing flag, the continuous hitting notice B executing flag, and the operation invalid flag, as well as the repeated hit count counter and the operation invalid timer. To clear.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S889).

  Next, a specific example of a change mode of the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect will be described. FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a change mode of the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect. In addition, in FIG. 56, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) .... In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 56, the case where the button notice effect is executed during the change of all symbols (high speed change) is shown, but the button notice effect is executed at the start of change, at the time of change deceleration, or after reach is established. The same applies to the case.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (1), a button hold display 200 (first button hold display or second button hold display) is displayed on the combined hold storage display portion 18c, and a pre-reading notice effect in the form of “pending ball change” is performed. In the variable display after the start (see steps S6012, S6013), when it is decided to execute the button notice effect, and when the execution timing of the button notice effect comes, the operation invalid flag is set and the pre-read notice effect. The operation at is invalidated (see step S8108e). Next, after a predetermined waiting period (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (see step S8108f), a button operation suggestion display is displayed and a button notice effect is started (see steps S8111 and S8112), as shown in FIG. 56 (2). As described above, the button display 200 and the button operation suggestion display 201 are simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 9. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (2), a hold display in a form simulating the shape of the push button 120 is displayed as the button hold display 200, and “PUSH!” Is displayed as the button operation suggestion display 201. A display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 is displayed together with a character string such as. In addition, a meter 202 indicating a display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 (a period in which the player recognizes that “the operation of the push button 120 is valid”) is displayed below the button operation suggestion display 201.

  Next, when a pressing operation by the push button 120 is detected while the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect are executed in parallel (see step S8121), as shown in FIG. 56 (3), the button operation is performed. The suggestion display 201 is changed to the specific display 203 (see step S8126). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (3), the specific display 203 is changed to a display including a character string such as “chance”. However, since the operation is invalidated for the pre-reading notice effect, the button hold display 200 remains unchanged as shown in FIG. 56 (3) (see step S8122a). Here, even when the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 elapses and the button operation suggestion display 201 is not displayed on the effect display device 9, within the effective period of the actual button operation (0.2 after the display period elapses). When the push button 120 is operated within a second), the specific display 203 is displayed on the effect display device 9. In this manner, by terminating the display of the button operation suggestion display 201 before the effective period of the button operation, the probability that the player operates the push button 120 within the effective period of the button operation is increased. Even though the push button 120 is pressed within the effective period of the operation, the button notice effect is not executed. ”This prevents the player from fading due to the misunderstanding of the player.

  Next, when the valid period (for example, 6 seconds) of the operation of the actual button notice effect ends (see step S8124a) and a predetermined standby period (for example, 2 seconds) elapses (see step S8124b), the operation invalid flag Is reset, and the operation in the pre-reading notice effect is validated again (see step S8124c).

  Thereafter, when a pressing operation by the push button 120 is detected (see step S8121), as shown in FIG. 56 (4), the button hold display 200 is changed to the special hold display 202 (first special hold display or second special hold display). (See step S813). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (4), the special hold display 202 is changed to a round display including characters such as “heat”.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode after the development of the super reach during the change display of the effect symbol will be described. FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode after the development of super reach during the change display of the effect symbol. In addition, in FIG. 57, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  As shown in FIG. 57 (1), a button hold display 200 (first button hold display or second button hold display) is displayed on the combined hold storage display portion 18c, and a pre-reading notice effect in the form of “pending ball change” is performed. In the variable display after the start (see steps S6012, S6013), when the super reach start time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 57 (2), the super reach effect is started on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 9. . In this case, as shown in FIG. 57 (2), for example, an effect in such a manner that a friend character 400 and an enemy character 401 perform a battle is executed. Further, when super-reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 57 (2), the hold display (including the button hold display 200) displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c of the effect display device 9 is temporarily deleted (step (See S8107).

  In this embodiment, after developing to super reach, as shown in FIG. 57 (2), the process proceeds to step S8107 to temporarily erase the hold display and does not proceed to the processes in steps S8108a to S8135. Even if an operation with the push button 120 is performed after the development of super reach, the button hold display is changed to a special hold display, the button operation suggestion display is changed to a specific display, or the button hitting suggestion display is changed to a special display. Is not executed. That is, even when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, during the period when the super reach effect is being executed, the operation by the push button 120 is invalid except for the operation for the accessory act effect. Thus, the player can preferentially execute the most important effect, such as whether or not the effect item 127 operates, that is, whether or not a notification that a big hit gaming state is generated is performed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the “reserved ball change” mode in which the mode is changed by the operation by the push button 120, and the operation by the push button 120 is performed. As a result, it is possible to execute the accessory operating effect in such a manner that the effecting accessory 127 operates (or does not operate). Further, when it is determined that both the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect are to be executed, one of the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect (in this embodiment, the accessory action notifying the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state) For enabling the operation with the push button 120 for changing the aspect of the effect) and for invalidating the operation with the push button 120 for changing the aspect of the other (pre-reading notice effect) After the period during which the operation by the push button 120 is validated, the operation by the push button 120 for changing the other mode is validated. Therefore, it is possible to change the presentation information displayed in the plurality of announcement effects at the same time by the operation by the push button 120, and the player does not intend by changing the effective period of the operation. It is possible to prevent the aspect of the production information from being changed, and to prevent the interest in the game from being reduced.

  When the variable time is over, as shown in FIG. 57 (3), the stop symbol of the effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed (see step S8302), and the hold display (button hold display 200 is displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c). Display) (see S8303). Then, the next variable display is started, and the operation in the pre-reading notice effect becomes valid again.

  Next, the execution timing of the prefetch notice effect will be described. FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the prefetch notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 58, a case where a new start winning is generated during the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shown.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 detects a new start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (see Steps S311 and S313), the winning effect processing (see Steps S1217A and S1217B) is performed. Execute and determine when winning. In the example shown in FIG. 58, it is assumed that there is a new start prize in the change display A of the effect symbol, and the determination at the time of winning is performed. Then, a winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variable category command) is transmitted based on the determination result of the winning determination (see steps S1218A, S1219A, S1218B, S1219B), and the stored storage information within the same interrupt. As a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second pending memory number addition designation command) is transmitted (see steps S1220A and S1220B).

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 58, it is assumed that the total number of pending storage before reception of the winning determination result designation command and the pending storage information is 3, and the production control microcomputer 100 displays the production symbol variation display A. It is assumed that the total number of pending storage has reached 4 due to the starting prize. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the pre-reading notice effect determination process based on the received winning determination result designation command (see step S800A), and executes the pre-reading notice effect in the form of “reserved ball change”. It is assumed that Then, as shown in FIG. 58, the production control microcomputer 100 adds up the pending storage number based on the received pending memory number addition designation command (first pending memory number addition designation command or second pending memory number addition designation command). In the memory display unit 18c, the first button hold display or the second button hold display is incremented by 1 (see steps S6012 and S6013), and the pre-reading notice effect is immediately started at the timing when the start winning occurs and the command at the start winning is received.

  Next, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a reserved storage number subtraction designation command (a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is received, and the next variation display B is started. Then, the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is decreased by 1 (see step S662A), and each hold display including the remaining first button hold display or the second button hold display is shifted one by one, as shown in FIG. As described above, the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” continues.

  Next, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a reserved storage number subtraction designation command (a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is received, and the next variation display C is started. Then, the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is decreased by 1 (see step S662A), and each hold display including the remaining first button hold display or the second button hold display is shifted one by one, as shown in FIG. As described above, the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” continues.

  In the example shown in FIG. 58, it is assumed that an operation by the push button 120 is detected during the execution of the change display C (see step S8121). Then, as shown in FIG. 58, the first button hold display or the second button hold display is changed to the first special hold display or the second special hold display based on the detection of the operation by the push button 120 ( Step S8123).

  Thereafter, when the variable display D is started, similarly, the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is reduced by 1 (see step S662A), and each hold including the remaining first special hold display or second special hold display is performed. The display is shifted one by one, and as shown in FIG. 58, the pre-reading notice effect in the effect mode of “change in reserved ball” continues. Then, when the change display E for the advance notice target is started, the hold display corresponding to the advance display for the advance notice is exhausted, so that the advance notice hold display (the first special hold display or the second special hold display). Is deleted from the summed hold storage display unit 18c, and the prefetching notice effect of the effect mode of “pending ball change” is ended as shown in FIG.

  Next, the effective timing of operations in the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect will be described. FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing the effective timing of operations in the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 59, the case where the button notice effect is executed during the change of all symbols (high speed change) is shown, but the button notice effect is executed at the start of change, at the time of change deceleration, or after reach is established. The same applies to the case.

  After the button hold display (first button hold display or second button hold display) is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and the pre-reading notice effect in the form of “holding ball change” is started (see steps S6012, S6013). In the fluctuation display, when it is decided to execute the button notice effect and the execution timing of the button notice effect is reached (in the example shown in FIG. 59, the start timing of all symbol fluctuations (high-speed fluctuation) is reached. As shown in FIG. 59, the operation invalidation flag is set and the operation in the prefetching notice effect is invalidated (see step S8108e). Next, a predetermined standby period (a period during which operations of both the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect are invalidated. For example, a first time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the operation of the prefetching notice effect is invalidated (step S8108f). (See step S8111 and S8112), the button operation suggestion display is displayed (see steps S8111 and S8112), and the operation in the button notification effect is validated as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 59, in the button notice effect until the second time (for example, 8 seconds, 6 seconds after the button notice effect operation is validated) has elapsed since the operation of the prefetch notice effect is invalidated. The effective period of the operation is continued (see step S8124a). If a pressing operation by the push button 120 is detected during this period (see step S8121), the button operation suggestion display is changed to a specific display (see step S8126). On the other hand, since the operation is invalidated for the pre-reading notice effect, the button hold display remains unchanged (see step S8122a).

  Next, when the valid period of the button notice effect operation (second time (for example, 8 seconds, 6 seconds after the button notice effect operation is activated) after invalidating the prefetch notice effect operation) has elapsed, FIG. As shown, the button notice effect operation is invalidated (see step S8124a). Further, the operation invalidation timer times out and a predetermined standby period (a period during which the operations of both the prefetching notice effect and the button notice effect are invalidated. For example, 10 seconds after the operation of the prefetching notice effect is invalidated. When two seconds have passed since the operation of (2) is invalidated, the operation invalidation flag is reset, and the operation of the pre-reading notice effect is revalidated as shown in FIG. 59 (see steps S8124b and S8124c). If a pressing operation by the push button 120 is detected during this period (see step S8121), the button hold display is changed to a special hold display (first special hold display or second special hold display) (see step S8123). . On the other hand, since the valid period of the button notice effect operation has already passed, the button notice effect is not changed.

  Thereafter, in this embodiment, after progressing to super reach, the process proceeds to step S8107 to temporarily erase the hold display, and the process does not proceed to steps S8108a to S8135. Even if the operation by 120 is performed, the process of changing the button hold display to the special hold display, changing the button operation suggestion display to the specific display, or changing the button continuous suggestion display to the special display is not executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 59, even when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, during the period when the super reach effect is being executed, the operation by the push button 120 is invalid except for the operation for the accessory action effect. .

  In this embodiment, when the execution period of the button notice effect is reached during the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the operation of the button notice effect is first enabled, and the pre-reading notice is made after the operation valid period of the button notice effect ends. Although the case where the operation of the production is enabled is shown, conversely, even if the execution period of the button announcement effect comes, the operation validity period of the prefetch announcement effect is first continued, and the operation validity period of the prefetch announcement effect ends. You may make it validate operation of a button notice effect later.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the form of “holding ball change” in which the aspect changes when the operation with the push button 120 is performed, and the push button 120. It is possible to execute a button notice effect whose aspect changes due to the operation of. In addition, when it is determined to execute both the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect, the operation by the push button 120 for changing one of the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect is enabled. The push for changing the other mode after the period of invalidating the operation by the push button 120 for changing the other mode and validating the operation by the push button 120 for changing the other mode The operation by the button 120 is validated. Therefore, it is possible to change the presentation information displayed in the plurality of announcement effects at the same time by the operation by the push button 120, and the player does not intend by changing the effective period of the operation. It is possible to prevent the aspect of the production information from being changed, and to prevent the interest in the game from being reduced.

  Further, after the period during which the operation by the push button 120 for changing one aspect of the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect is completed, a predetermined standby period (2 seconds in this example) is further provided. After the elapse, the operation by the push button 120 for changing the other mode is validated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended aspect of the other production information from being changed by operating at the end of the effective period of one production information operation.

  For example, let us consider a case where the operation of the button preview effect is immediately validated without invalidating the operation of the prefetch notice effect and providing a waiting period. In this case, when the player presses the push button 120 with the intention of changing the mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the push button 120 is operated at the moment when the operation of the pre-reading notice effect is accidentally invalidated. As a result, the operation of the pre-reading notice effect is disabled and the mode of the pre-reading notice effect does not change, and the valid period of the button notice effect starts immediately, so the mode of the unintended button notice effect changes. Will happen. The same applies to the case where the operation of the pre-reading notice effect is immediately activated without invalidating the operation of the button notice effect and providing a waiting period. There may be a situation in which the aspect of the pre-reading notice effect changes. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since a standby period is provided between the operation valid periods of the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect, an operation is accidentally performed at the change of the operation effective period. In other words, it is possible to prevent the aspect of the direction information that is not intended to change.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as an effect in which the effect information is changed by the operation of the push button 120, the pre-reading notice effect in the form of “holding ball change” with the reserved memory for which the variable display has not yet started as the notice target Then, it is possible to execute a button notice effect and an accessory action effect with the current variable display as a notice object. Therefore, by operating with the push button 120, it is possible to recognize both the possibility of a big hit in the current fluctuation display and the possibility of the fluctuation display during standby as a hold memory to be a big hit, improving the fun of the game Can be made.

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Next, the processing performed by the effect control CPU 101 in the accessory operation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52, 63, and 64. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57 (2) and D00 in FIG. 63, after the development to super reach, execution of an effect in such a manner that the ally character 400 and the enemy character 401 battle is started. Is done. Thereafter, the process of step S8151 and step S8152 temporarily interrupts the effect of the battle mode after the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds) after the development of the super reach, and the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are displayed on the effect display device 9. Is displayed (D01 in FIG. 63). In this manner, the battle mode effect is interrupted and the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed, so that the player can easily recognize that the operation is valid for the push button 120.

  When the push button 120 is operated within the operation effective period (Y in step S8160) and the victory effect is selected as the mode of the effect activation effect (Y in step S8161), the effect bonus 127 Is operated (step S8162: D11 in FIG. 63), the character 402 and the character 403 of “Victory !!” are displayed on the effect display device 9 (D12), and the effect symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D13).

  If the push button 120 is operated within the operation effective period (Y in step S8160) and the revival effect is selected as the mode of the effect activation effect (Y in step S8180), first, the effect activation A timer is set (step S8186). At this time, the character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 (D21 in FIG. 63). When the accessory actuating timer times out (Y in step S8183), the effecting accessory 127 operates (step S8184: D22), and finally the effect symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D23).

  Further, when the push button 120 is operated within the operation effective period (Y in step S8160), and the defeat effect is selected as the aspect of the accessory operation effect (N in step S8180), the “defeat” is displayed. The characters 404 are displayed (D31 in FIG. 63), and the effect design indicating the deviation is stopped and displayed (D33).

  When the push button 120 is not operated within the operation effective period (N in step S8160) and the victory effect is selected as the aspect of the effect activation effect (N in step S8178), first, the effect activation A timer is set (step S8179). At this time, the character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 (D21 in FIG. 64). When the accessory actuating timer times out (Y in step S8175), the effecting accessory 127 operates (step S8176: D22), and finally the effect symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D23).

  If the push button 120 has not been operated within the operation valid period (N in step S8160) and the revival effect is selected as the mode of the effect activation effect (N in step S8178), first, the effect activation A timer is set (step S8179). At this time, the character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 (D21 in FIG. 64). When the accessory actuating timer times out (Y in step S8175), the effecting accessory 127 operates (step S8176: D22), and finally the effect symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D23).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the push button 120 is not operated within the operation valid period, the victory effect is executed even when the victory effect is selected as the mode of the accessory operation effect. The rebirth production will be executed without it.

  If the push button 120 has not been operated within the operation valid period (N in step S8160) and the defeat effect is selected as the mode of the effect activation effect (Y in step S8178), the “defeat” The characters 404 are displayed (D31 in FIG. 64), and the effect design indicating the deviation is stopped and displayed (D33).

  Next, the timing of the processing performed by the effect control CPU 101 in the accessory operation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66. FIG. When the production mode develops to super reach (D00), after a predetermined time has elapsed, the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are displayed on the production display device 9 (D01: step S8152). At this time, a button operation timer is set (step S8153). The value of the button operation timer is 0.2 seconds longer than the display time of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202.

  As shown in FIG. 65, when the player operates the push button 120 within the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 when the victory effect is selected as the mode of the action act effect. (Y in step S8160), the effecting role 127 immediately operates (D11 in FIG. 63: step S8162), and the character 402 and the character 403 of “Victory!” Are displayed on the effect display device 9 (D12). ), The effect design (777 in this example) indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D13).

  In addition, when the victory effect is selected as the mode of the actor action effect, the player is after the button operation suggestion display 201 and the display period of the meter 202 have ended and before the button operation timer times out. Even when the push button 120 is operated (Y in step S8160), the effecting object 127 immediately operates (D11 in FIG. 63: step S8162), and the character 402 and the character 403 of “Victory!” Are produced. Displayed on the display device 9 (D12), the effect symbol (777 in this example) indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D13).

  On the other hand, if the player has not operated the push button 120 before the button operation timer has timed out when the winning effect is selected as the mode of the actor action effect (N in step S8160), When the button operation timer times out, the character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 (D21 in FIG. 64). At this time, an accessory operating timer is set (step S8179). When the accessory actuating timer times out (Y in step S8175), the effecting accessory 127 operates (step S8176: D22), and finally the effect symbol indicating the big hit (777 in this example) is stopped and displayed. (D23).

  In this embodiment, the timing when the button operation timer times out is 0.2 seconds after the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 elapses. Therefore, even if the player operates the push button 120 immediately before the remaining time of the meter 202 becomes 0, the possibility that the operation will be performed before the button operation timer times out increases as in this example. If the button operation timer is timed out at the same time when the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 ends, the player recognizes that the push button 120 has been operated immediately before the display period ends. However, there is a possibility that the operation is actually performed after the button operation timer times out. At this time, the player misunderstood that, even though the push button 120 was operated within the operation valid period, the victory effect was not executed (the character 403 did not appear) and the revival effect was executed. Then, there is a problem that the interest of the game declines. By ending the button operation suggestion display before the operation effective period as in the present embodiment, the possibility that the player operates the push button 120 within the actual operation effective period increases, and the victory effect is executed. Can prevent the decline of interest.

  As shown in FIG. 65, when the player operates the push button 120 within the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 when the defeat effect is selected as an aspect of the accessory operation effect. (Y in step S8160), the character 404 “defeat” is immediately displayed on the effect display device 9 (D31 in FIG. 63: N in step S8180), and the effect symbol indicating detachment (767 in this example) is stopped and displayed. (D33).

  In addition, when the defeat effect is selected as the mode of the accessory operation effect, after the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 is over and before the button operation timer times out, Even when the push button 120 is operated (Y in step S8160), the character 404 “defeat” is immediately displayed on the effect display device 9 (D31 in FIG. 63: N in step S8180), and the effect design ( In this example, 767) is stopped and displayed (D33).

  On the other hand, if the player has not operated the push button 120 before the button operation timer has timed out when the defeat effect is selected as the mode of the actuating effect, the player does not operate the push button 120 (N in step S8160). When the button operation timer times out, the character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 (D31 in FIG. 64; N in S8173), and the effect symbol indicating detachment (767 in this example) is stopped and displayed (D33). ).

  As shown in FIG. 66, when the player operates the push button 120 within the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 when the revival effect is selected as the mode of the accessory operation effect ( In step S8160 Y), the character 404 “defeat” is immediately displayed on the effect display device 9 (D21 in FIG. 63). At this time, an accessory operating timer is set (step S8186). When the accessory actuating timer times out (Y in step S8183), the effecting accessory 127 operates (step S8184: D22), and finally the effect symbol indicating the big hit (777 in this example) is stopped and displayed. (D23).

  In addition, when the revival effect is selected as the mode of the effect actuating effect, the player pushes the push button after the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 ends and before the button operation timer times out. Even when 120 is operated (Y in step S8160), the character 404 “defeat” is immediately displayed on the effect display device 9 (D21 in FIG. 63). At this time, an accessory operating timer is set (step S8186). When the accessory actuating timer times out (Y in step S8183), the effecting accessory 127 operates (step S8184: D22), and finally the effect symbol indicating the big hit (777 in this example) is stopped and displayed. (D23).

  In this way, when the rebirth effect is selected, even after the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 ends, the push button 120 is operated before the button operation timer times out, so that The character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9. As a result, the player recognizes that the operation of the push button 120 is effective, and as a result, the character 404 “defeat” is immediately displayed on the effect display device 9. You can recognize that it was executed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from being less interested in the game without causing a misunderstanding that the player is not a winning effect but a revival effect because the operation is not effective.

  On the other hand, if the player has not operated the push button 120 before the button operation timer has timed out in the case where the revival effect is selected as the mode of the accessory actuating effect (N in step S8160), When the button operation timer times out, the character 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 (D21 in FIG. 64). At this time, an accessory operating timer is set (step S8179). When the accessory actuating timer times out (Y in step S8175), the effecting accessory 127 operates (step S8176: D22), and finally the effect symbol indicating the big hit (777 in this example) is stopped and displayed. (D23).

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In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  In the embodiment described above, an example in which the display period of the button operation suggestion display that suggests the operation by the push button 120 is ended before the button operation effective period for the operation by the push button 120 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. did. Such a process can be similarly executed in a pachislot machine other than a pachinko machine. Further, the present invention is not limited to the gaming machine, and can be executed in the same manner in a gaming device installed in a game hall such as a card unit. Thus, the application target of the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, and is not limited to gaming machines. The operation target and the operation suggestion target are not limited to buttons. For example, if the target is a pachinko gaming machine 1, other operation means such as a stick controller 122 and a trigger button 121 may be used. As long as it is a gaming device, an operation means such as a touch panel provided in the gaming device may be used. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine and the gaming apparatus, the operation means may be, for example, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor that detects the movement of the hand and receives the operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the operation by the push button 120 is suggested by the effect display device 9 (display of the button operation suggestion display 201) is described. However, the means for indicating the operation is not limited to the effect display device 9. For example, in a push button in which an LED is incorporated, the operation may be suggested by lighting the LED for a predetermined period. In this case, the LED lighting period ends before the button operation effective period. Further, sound may be output from the speaker 27 for a predetermined period. In this case, the audio output period ends before the button operation effective period.

  In the above embodiment, when performing the repeated hitting notice A or the repeated hitting notice B, the display period of the button hitting suggestion display ends before the counting period by the repeated hitting counter (the period in which the repeated hitting counter is incremented by 1 in step S8129). You may make it let it.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the display start of the button operation suggestion display 201 and the start of the operation valid period of the push button 120 are the same timing has been described. For example, prior to the display start of the button operation suggestion display 201, “ A message such as “Prepare to press the button!” May be displayed on the effect display device 9 to indicate to the player that the timing when the operation of the push button 120 becomes effective is close.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the remaining time of the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is suggested by the meter 202 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the remaining time seconds (“3”, “2”, “ It may be suggested by other modes such as 1)).

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described that suggests the possibility of a big hit depending on the display color of the button operation suggestion display 201 (red: high expectation, blue: medium expectation, white: low expectation), The possibility suggestion is not limited to the difference in color, for example, the pattern of the button operation suggestion display 201 to be displayed (for example, a high expectation level for a flower pattern) or the size (for example, a high expectation level for a large size). It may be performed by making other aspects different.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined to execute both the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect, the operation by the push button 120 for changing one of the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect is performed. While valid, the operation by the push button 120 for changing the other mode was invalidated. In this way, not only the example in which one operation is enabled and the other operation is disabled, but the player can perform the prefetching notice effect and the button notice effect by changing the operation method in the prefetching notice effect and the button notice effect. May be executed in a selectable manner. For example, the player can operate the push button 120 when changing the mode of the pre-reading notice effect, and operate the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 when changing the mode of the button notice effect. A pre-reading notice effect and a button notice effect can be selected and executed. Further, when changing the mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the stick controller 122 is operated forward and backward, and when changing the mode of the button notice effect, the stick controller 122 is operated left and right. The player may be able to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect in a selectable manner.

  Moreover, when the operation for changing the aspect of each effect is common to the pre-reading notice effect and the button notice effect (for example, when the push button 120 is pressed once), either one is performed. It is also possible to validate the operations for both effects, instead of performing control to validate only the operations for all and invalidate the operations for the other. For example, when the push button 120 is operated once during the button operation effective period, the pre-reading notice effect may be changed and the button notice effect may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined to execute both the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect, the push button 120 is used to change one of the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect. The operation is validated and the operation by the push button 120 for changing the other mode is invalidated. In this way, not only the example in which one operation is enabled and the other operation is disabled, the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect are different by changing the operation method in the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect. The player may be able to execute the selection. For example, a player can be operated by operating the push button 120 when changing the aspect of the pre-reading notice effect, and operating the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 when changing the aspect of the accessory action effect. Can execute the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect in a selectable manner. Further, when changing the mode of the pre-reading notice effect, the stick controller 122 is operated back and forth, and when changing the mode of the effect actuating effect, the stick controller 122 is operated left and right. Thus, the player may be able to select and execute the pre-reading notice effect and the accessory action effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the super-reach is developed during the change display of the effect symbols, the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is temporarily hidden and the push button 120 in the pre-reading notice effect is displayed. Is invalidated (see Y in step S8106, step S8107). By doing so, while the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the player can pay attention to the super reach effect, and effects other than the accessory operation effect that informs that the variable display result is a big hit. Prevents bothering. Not only this but even if it is a case where it develops to super reach during the change display of the production symbol, the display of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c is continued and the push button 120 in the pre-reading notice effect is displayed. The operation reception may be left valid. However, in this case, after the development of the super reach, the operation reception of the push button 120 in the pre-reading notice effect is invalidated only during the operation effective period of the push button 120 (the period from when the button operation timer is set until it times out). .

  In addition, even if it is a case where it develops to super reach during the change display of the production symbol, the display of the hold display displayed on the total hold storage display unit 18c is continued and the operation reception of the push button 120 in the pre-reading notice effect is performed. In addition, it is possible to validate the operation reception of the push button 120 in the accessory operating effect. As described above, when the operation for changing the aspect of each effect is common (for example, when the push button 120 is pressed once), only one of the operations is enabled and the other is effective. Instead of performing the control to invalidate the operation, the operation for both effects may be validated. For example, when the push button 120 is operated once during the button operation valid period, the aspect of the pre-reading notice effect may be changed and the accessory may be operated.

  In addition, for example, when the development of the design symbol is changed to super reach, the operation of the push button 120 in the pre-reading notice effect is merely displayed by temporarily suspending the hold display displayed in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. The reception may be valid as it is. However, in this case, after the development of the super reach, the operation reception of the push button 120 in the pre-reading notice effect is invalidated only during the operation effective period of the push button 120 (the period from when the button operation timer is set until it times out). . In this case, for example, when an operation by the push button 120 is detected while the hold display is not displayed, a process of internally changing from the button hold display to the special hold display (the display remains hidden) is executed. The hold display may be redisplayed in a state where the display is changed to the special hold display at the timing of stopping the variation display of the effect symbols. By doing so, it is possible to give an impression as if the bag that was the button hold display suddenly changed to the special hold display, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the revival effect is executed when the push button 120 is not operated within the effective period of the operation when the victory effect is selected as the aspect of the accessory action effect. You may make it perform a victory effect by operating the effect | action role 127 immediately after the effective period of operation progress (immediately after the button operation timer time-out). As shown in FIG. 67, when the button operation timer has timed out in step S8171 (Y), it is determined whether or not the victory effect is selected as the aspect of the accessory operation effect (step S8172). Is selected (step S8176. When the victory effect is not selected, the processing after step S8173 is performed. Processing other than step S8172 is the same as that of the above embodiment.

  FIG. 68 shows an effect screen when the processing shown in FIG. 67 is performed. FIG. 69 shows the timing of each process in that case. When the victory effect is selected as the mode of the effect act, the effect accessory 127 is operated immediately after the button operation timer is timed out (D11). After the character 403 is displayed (D12), the effect symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D13).

  In the above-described embodiment, when the winning effect is selected as the mode of the actuating effect, the push button 120 is operated within the button operation effective period even after the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed. The example in which the effect accessory 127 operates immediately after the operation has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed, the push button 120 is operated within the button operation effective period. In addition, an effect similar to the revival effect may be performed. That is, once the effect of displaying “defeat” on the effect display device 9 is performed (D21), the effector 127 may be operated (D22).

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the acting accessory 127 operates after the development of the super reach has been described. However, a notice effect or the like is executed to notify that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be “reach”. You may make it operate when it is done. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the effect accessory 127 operates only when the variable display result is a big hit in the accessory operation effect. Anyway.

  In the above embodiment, the process of step S8151 and step S8152 is temporarily interrupted after a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds) after the development of super reach, and the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed on the effect display device 9. The example in which the meter 202 is displayed (D01 in FIG. 63) has been described, but the effect display device is used during a period in which the effect of the battle aspect by the enemy ally character is executed without interrupting the effect of the battle aspect, for example. The button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 may be displayed in a part of 9.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which, when the variable display result is a big hit after the development of super reach, the effector 127 is operated (winning effect or revival effect), and is not operated when defeating (defeating effect), Not limited to this, the effect actor 127 may be operated with a high probability when the variable display result is a big hit, and the effect actor 127 may be operated with a low probability when the result is off. In other words, the action of the effect accessory 127 does not notify the occurrence of a big hit, but may suggest the possibility of a big hit. For the player, the expectation of the big hit is improved by the operation of the effect role 127.

  Thus, when the possibility of a big hit is suggested by the action of the effect actor 127, for example, as shown in FIG. 70 (a), the battle mode by the enemy friendly character in the super reach from the start of the button operation suggestion display When the push button 120 is operated within the button operation suggestion display and the button operation suggestion display is terminated, a predetermined connection effect (for example, the effect object 127 is produced) from the end of the button operation suggestion display. Etc.) and the effect of the interrupted battle mode may be resumed from the end of the operation effective notification period when the push button 120 is not operated (that is, 0.2 seconds before the operation effective period). . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 70 (b), the production of the battle mode is interrupted from the start of the button operation suggestion display, and the operation effective notification period ends without the push button 120 being operated in the button operation suggestion display. When the button operation suggestion display is finished, it is preferable to resume the effect of the interrupted battle mode from the end of the button operation suggestion display. In this example, the battle effect is interrupted regardless of the operation of the push button 120 within a certain period during the super reach period (from interruption to resumption in FIG. 70). In addition, when the push button 120 is operated during the period, the operation of the effect accessory 127 as a connection effect is performed during a period from immediately after the operation to resumption, and the player's expectation is improved. . According to this, since the special effect is interrupted during the execution of the button operation suggestion display, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the operation is valid. In FIG. 70A, the interrupted battle effect may be resumed without performing the connection effect. Further, the battle effect may be resumed after the button operation valid period ends (after the button operation timer times out).

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65, a victory effect is performed without operating the push button 120, and as shown in FIG. 66, a resurrection effect is performed with the operation of the push button 120 and without the operation of the push button 120. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the accessory actuating timer is not used, but the actuating actuating timer 127 is set when the actuating agent actuating timer is timed out. In addition, for example, when the variable time timer reaches a predetermined value, the effect accessory 127 may be activated. For example, in the above embodiment, when “Restoration effect” is selected (including the case where “Victory effect” is selected and the push button 120 is not operated within the button operation valid period and becomes “Restoration effect”). The timing at which the effect accessory 127 is operated is fixed at a predetermined time (2 seconds before) before the change of the effect symbol is stopped. Therefore, when “Restoration effect” is selected, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time timer has reached a predetermined value (the value at the time of 2 seconds before the stop) in the effect symbol variation processing. It is also possible to operate the effect accessory 127 when the predetermined value is reached.

  In the above embodiment, when the “winning effect” is selected and the push button 120 is operated within the button operation effective period, the effect object 127 is operated immediately after that (D11), and then the battle is won. Although the example which performs the display effect (D12) of an effect was demonstrated, you may make it perform these accessory act | action effects and a display effect in reverse order. That is, when the push button 120 is operated within the button operation valid period, a display effect indicating that the battle has been won may be performed immediately thereafter, and then the effector 127 may be operated. In the case of such an order, it is preferable to make the operation timing of the effect accessory 127 common to the victory effect and the resurrection effect (for example, 2 seconds before stopping the change of the effect symbol). In other words, when the variable display result is a big hit, the operation timing of the director 127 is made constant regardless of the victory or revival effect, and other effects (for example, “Victory !!”) are displayed. The timing for notifying the player of the occurrence of the big hit may be made different depending on the execution timing of the display (such as 402) or the presence or absence of execution.

  In the above embodiment, when the “winning effect” is selected and the push button 120 is operated within the button operation effective period, the effect object 127 is operated immediately after that (D11). You may make it vary the time from the operation | movement start (start of descent | fall of a rod-shaped object) of the production | presentation accessory 127 to an operation | movement completion (returning to the original position) according to the timing when the push button 120 was operated. For example, immediately after the push button 120 is operated, the operation of the effector 127 is started (for example, the descent is started), and the operation is ended (returns to the original position) immediately before the change of the effect symbol is stopped. Also good. In this case, it is possible not to perform the display effect such as the character 402 “Victory!” As shown in D11.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit is an accessory action effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an intro notice by voice or a predetermined music may be used. An effect of displaying a predetermined image (for example, the image of D12 described above) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In addition to the above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the various display operations including the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 push buttons 127

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game and controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Based on the operation of the operation unit within the operation effective period during which the operation of the operation unit is valid, the operated first timing or the second timing delayed from the first timing An operation-time effect executing means for executing an operation-time effect indicating the possibility of being controlled to the specific gaming state at a timing;
Operation effective notification executing means for executing an operation effective notification capable of recognizing that the player is in the operation effective period;
The mode of the operation effective notification is common when the operation time effect is executed at the first timing and when the operation time effect is executed at the second timing,
The operation effective notification executing means executes the operation effective notification during an operation effective notification period before a predetermined period before the end of the operation effective period.