JP5580375B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a first variable display means for starting variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area and deriving and displaying the display result, and the game medium passing through the second start area. Based on the above, the second variable display means for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and the special state which changes between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state disadvantageous to the player A variable winning device, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on one of the first variable display means and the second variable display means, the player shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and a predetermined condition is The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability state that is easier to shift to a specific gaming state than when it is in a normal state when established.

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

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

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

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

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine provided with two variable indicators that variably display special symbols based on winning of game balls at different start winning holes (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 describes that the ratios controlled to probable big hits (big hits that are controlled so that “big hits” are more likely to occur than normal states) are different based on the winning of the game balls at the respective start winning holes. Has been.

JP-A-2005-342262 (paragraph 0128-0151, FIG. 5)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, two variable indicators are provided, and by changing the probability of occurrence of probability variation jackpots generated in connection with variable display of special symbols executed in each variable indicator, Although the player's interest in the variable display and the interest in the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot are improved, the player's interest is limited to them.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game by an effect related to the variable display to be executed in the gaming machine having two variable display means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention has the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) based on the passage of the game medium (for example, the game ball) through the first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13). The game medium has passed through the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) for starting the variable display and displaying the display result, and the second starting area (for example, the second starting winning opening 14). Based on the second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display 8b) for starting the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, it is advantageous for the player. A special variable that changes between a first state (for example, a state where the big prize opening is opened (open state)) and a second state (for example, a state where the big prize opening is closed (closed state)) that is disadvantageous to the player. Winning device (for example, special variable winning ball device 20 The variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means, and the first variable display means and the second variable display means When a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on any of the above, the special variable winning device is shifted to a specific game state (for example, a jackpot game state) for changing to the first state, and a predetermined condition ( For example, a high probability state (e.g., when it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is established by random lottery) is established compared to the normal state when compared to the normal state (for example, A gaming machine that is shifted to a certain change state, and in the specific game state, a first specific game state (for example, 15R (round) that changes the special variable winning device to the first state for the first period. A big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit or 15R probability variable big hit) and a second specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a sudden big odd hit big) ), Whether the game medium has passed through the first start area, or whether the game medium has passed through the second start area, and whether or not to shift to the specific game state, the first specific game state and the first Before the time when the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether to shift to a specific gaming state, whether to shift to a high probability state, and whether to shift to a special gaming state different from the specific gaming state. Predetermining means to be determined (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S61, S72, and S73 in the game control microcomputer 560) and determination of the predetermining means On the basis of the variable display time determining means for determining the variable display time of the first identification information or the variable display time of the second identification information and the effect device provided in the gaming machine, Common effect executing means (for example, step in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) for executing a common effect (for example, effects in A mode, B mode, and C mode) that are executed in common in the normal state and in the normal state After changing from the first variable state that is provided in the game area and is difficult for the game medium to pass through to the second variable state in which the game medium is easy to pass through. , Variable winning means capable of changing the second starting area from the second variable state to the first variable state, and variable control means for changing the variable winning means between the first variable state and the second variable state. The special variable winning device changes during the special gaming state to the first state for the second period, and the variable control means is a special control period that is a period from when the specific gaming state ends until a predetermined condition is satisfied. , The variable winning means is controlled so that the frequency at which the second start area changes to the second variable state is increased, and when the control for shifting to the second specific gaming state is completed, the control for shifting to the high probability state is performed. And a game state control unit that performs control to continue the game state immediately before the control to shift to the special game state is started when the control to shift to the special game state is completed. When determining whether or not to shift to the special gaming state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the two starting areas, the special gaming letter is determined based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the first starting area. As compared with the case of determining whether or not to shift to, decides to shift to the special game state with a low ratio, the second start region based on the game media passes, is shifted to a particular game state, and when it is determined that shifting to the high probability state, based on the first start-up region game media passes, compared with the case where it is determined that shifting to shift to the specific game state, and the high probability state Te, determines that shifting to the first specific game state at a high rate, if the based to a second start region game media passes, was determined to be migrated is migrated to a particular game state, and the high probability state to the first starting region based on the game media passes, is shifted to a particular game state, and as compared with the case of determining the shifting to high-probability state, to a second specific game state at a lower rate Migrate And the common effect execution means shifts to the special gaming state when the control to shift to the high probability state is performed when the control to shift to the second specific gaming state is completed by the gaming state control means . When the control is finished, the common display is executed in common with the control for continuing the normal state immediately before the control to the special gaming state is started , and the variable display time determining means In the special control period, the variable display time of the first identification information is determined to be longer than the variable display time of the second identification information .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the control for shifting to the high-probability state is performed when the control for shifting to the second specific gaming state by the common state executing means is completed by the gaming state control means, and the special game When the control to shift to the state ends, the common effect that is executed in common with the control to continue the normal state immediately before the control to the special gaming state is started is executed , and variable display Since the time determining means is configured to determine the variable display time of the first identification information to be longer than the variable display time of the second identification information in the special control period, the time determination means relates to the variable display to be executed. The entertainment can be further enhanced by the production.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration symbol prepared beforehand corresponding to the case where a variable display result turns into an off symbol. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the variation pattern of the decoration symbol prepared beforehand corresponding to the case where a variable display result turns into a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. 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 determination ratio of jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for non-reach. 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 a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening pre-release process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows a process during big prize opening release. It is a flowchart which shows a process during big prize opening release. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect performed in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect performed in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect performed in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect performed in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is 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 a mode change determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a sudden end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a mode change process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit | end effect process.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer 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 in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a 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) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the transition time of special symbols and decorative symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. (In other words, the digestion of the stored memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a winning and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 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. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation signal (press signal) from the operation button 150 in response to a pressing operation on the operation button 150 by the player via the input port 108.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  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 amplifier 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 speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (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 by, for example, 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 game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43. .

  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. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a count value 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, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the 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 a decorative symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, 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 the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Or, the reach effect is not executed, and the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  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 variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case of, after the decorative symbols are variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, “1” “3” “5”) 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. .

  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 seconds 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 hit that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a probable 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 shows a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the cases where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach” in the case where the variable display result is an outlier symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-5 and non-reach PB1− are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. 1, fluctuation patterns of non-reach PB1-2, non-reach PC1-1 to non-reach PC1-3 are prepared. In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-6, super PB3-1 to super PB3- 3, fluctuation patterns of super PC 3-1 and super PC 3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-5 variation pattern that is used when the reach is not performed and has a pseudo-continuous effect.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8 and super PA4-1 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. -Fluctuation patterns of Super PA4-6, Super PB4-1 to Super PB4-3, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 are available Has been. In FIG. 7, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used when suddenly sudden change is a big hit or a small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed three times for the variation pattern that is used when sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect. For the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden big hit or small hit suddenly and has a pseudo-ream effect, re-variation is performed twice.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 generates (2-1) a big hit type determination random number and (5) a normal symbol determination random number. The counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2-2, random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than the random number of (2-1)-(6). In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

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

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram 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. In the small hit determination table, the first special symbol small hit determination table used when the small special symbol display is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the small hit symbol is stopped on the second special symbol display 8b. There is a second special symbol small hit determination table used when displayed. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (B) is set in the first special symbol small hit determination table, and the second special symbol small hit determination table is set in the right column of FIG. 9 (B). Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical value described in FIG. 9B is a small hit determination value. As shown in FIG. 9B, in this embodiment, more small hit determination values are set in the first special symbol small hit determination table than in the second special symbol small hit determination table. Accordingly, the first special symbol display 8a has a higher ratio of displaying the small hit symbol than the second special symbol display 8b. Specifically, the first special symbol display 8a displays a small hit symbol with a probability of 1/150, while the second special symbol display 8b has a small hit symbol with a probability of 1/300. Is displayed

  The small hit determination value is associated with either an opening pattern A or an opening pattern B described later. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the opening pattern A is associated with the values 54000 to 54217 in the first special symbol small hit determination table, and the opening pattern B is associated with the values 54218 to 54434. In addition, the release pattern A is associated with the values 54000 to 54108 in the second special symbol small hit determination table, and the release pattern B is associated with the values 54109 to 54217. Therefore, when the small hit is determined, either the opening pattern A or the opening pattern B is determined.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (15R normal big hit, 15R probability big hit, sudden chance big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIG. 9B indicates the probability (ratio) of being a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. 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.

  FIGS. 9C and 9D are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 9C determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has 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. 9D 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 table 131a, 131b determines that the jackpot type is “15R normal jackpot based on the random number (random 2-1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ”,“ 15R probability variation big hit ”, and“ sudden probability variation big hit ”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, the big hit type determination table 131a includes all of “15R normal big hit”, “15R probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the determination values may be assigned only to “15R normal big hit” and “15R probability big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b. That is, FIG. 9 (D) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). In addition, it may be configured not to determine “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Here, the “15R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a 15-round (15R) jackpot gaming state and shifts to a probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the “15R normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, only the short-time state is transferred). . Further, the “suddenly promising big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round (2R) big hit gaming state and shifts to the promiscuous state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with random values 2-1 and corresponding to each of “15R normal big hit”, “15R probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit” ( Big hit type judgment value) is set. When the random value 2-1 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.

  In addition, in the big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b, numerical values that are compared with the values of the random 2-1, and the determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to each of the “sudden probability variation big hits” are further released. Corresponding to either pattern A or open pattern B. In the example shown in FIG. 9C, the release pattern A is associated with the values 30 to 34 in the jackpot type determination table 131a, and the release pattern B is associated with the values 35 to 39. Further, the release pattern A is associated with the values 36 to 37 in the big hit type determination table 131b, and the release pattern B is associated with the values 38 to 39. Therefore, when it is suddenly determined that the probability variation big hit, it is determined as either the opening pattern A or the opening pattern B.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the determination ratio of the jackpot type determined using the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b shown in FIGS. FIG. 10 (A) shows the percentage of jackpot type determined using the hold memory (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13. It is shown. In addition, FIG. 10B shows a jackpot type determined by using the stored 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). The percentage of is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed and it is determined to be a big hit, it is determined to be “15R probability variable big hit” at a rate of 50%. Then, “15R normal jackpot” and “suddenly promising jackpot” are determined equally at a rate of 25 percent.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and it is determined to be a big hit, it is decided to be “15R probability variable big hit” at a rate of 65%. , It is determined to be “15R normal jackpot” at a rate of 25 percent, and “suddenly probable jackpot” at a rate of 10 percent. Therefore, in this embodiment, as will be described later, since the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority, 15R probability variation big hits are likely to occur continuously.

  11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and the 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 3).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2-. A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-4, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the big hit type is “15R normal big hit” and the big hit type shown in FIG. The allocation of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation value type of the super CA3-3. The judgment value is not assigned. Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-4 Judgment value is assigned.

  Comparing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type, the assignment of the decision 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 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”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

  FIG. 11D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11D, when it is determined to be a small hit, a case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  12A to 12D are explanatory diagrams showing reach determination tables 134A, 134B, 134C, and 134D stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach determination tables 134A, 134B, 134C, and 134D determine whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when it is determined that the variable display result is “out”. It is a table referred to in order to determine based on a random number (random 2-2). Each reach determination table 134A to 134D is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, if the gaming state is one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the time-short state, and if the game state is the time-short state, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed or the variation display of the second special symbol Is selected depending on whether is executed.

  FIG. 12A shows a reach determination table 134A for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the gaming state is the normal state. In the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 12A, a value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. Values in the range of “205” to “239” are assigned to the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “1”, a value in the range of “1” to “217” that is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-2. It has been. A value in the range of “1” to “220”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 and the non-reach HA 1-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “2”, is non-reach. Allocated to HA1-3. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, “1” to “1”, which are larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-3. 230 ”is assigned to non-reach HA1-4. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “5” to “8”, “1” to “235”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-4. A range determination value is assigned to non-reach HA 1-5. With such a setting, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The ratio is lower. In such a configuration, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved by lowering the reach occurrence probability in a state where the number of reserved memories is large. If the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. When the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. In such a configuration, the number of reserved memories decreases early, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further improved.

  FIG. 12B is a reach determination table 134B for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the gaming state is a probability change state. The reach determination table 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and indicates that the reach state such as non-reach HB1-1 and non-reach HB1-2 is not set. It includes a determination value corresponding to either the determination result or the determination result indicating the reach state such as reach HB2-1. The reach determination table 134B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2) according to the total number of pending storage, and is non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2. The determination value corresponding to either the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set or the determination result indicating the reach state such as reach HB2-1 is included.

  FIG. 12C is a reach determination table 134C for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the game state is the short-time state and the first special symbol variation display is executed. The reach determination table 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and the determination result indicating that the reach state is not reached such as non-reach HC1-1, reach HC2 It includes a determination value corresponding to one of the determination results indicating the reach state such as -1. The reach determination table 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and the determination result indicating that the reach state is not reached such as non-reach HC1-1, reach HC2 It includes a determination value corresponding to one of the determination results indicating the reach state such as -1.

  FIG. 12D is a reach determination table 134D for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the gaming state is the short-time state and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The reach determination table 134D is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and indicates that the reach state such as non-reach HC1-2 or non-reach HC1-3 is not set. It includes a determination value corresponding to either a determination result or a determination result indicating reach state such as reach HC2-2. The reach determination table 134D is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2) in accordance with the total number of pending storage, and is non-reach HC1-2 or non-reach HC1-3. The determination value corresponding to either the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set or the determination result indicating the reach state such as reach HC2-1 is included. In the example shown in FIG. 12 (D), when the total pending storage number is 1 or less, the determination values are set in the non-reach HC1-2 and the reach HC2-1. The judgment value is not set. When the total number of pending storages is two or more, determination values are set for the non-reach HC1-3 and the reach HC2-1, but no determination value is set for the non-reach HC1-2. Thus, a reach determination table is prepared for determining whether or not to reach the reach state when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. If the second special symbol variation display is executed, the reach occurrence probability is set high, and the second start port is relatively in the second state in which the game medium is difficult to win. In addition, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further improved by lowering the reach occurrence probability in the variable display of the first special symbol that can establish more variable display execution conditions. In addition, when the second prize opening is changed from the second state in which the game medium is difficult to win to the first state in which the game medium is easy to win, the player can expect that the execution condition for the variable display of the identification information is easily established. However, since a reach mode is likely to occur in the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the winning at that time, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation. Further, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and the reach probability is varied according to the number of reserved memories, the first The reach occurrence probability will change depending on whether the variable display of the special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and the utilization rate of the gaming machine is improved by using the reserved memory number In addition to the effect, it is possible to obtain the effect of further improving the playability.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing reach variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> A to 135 </ b> C stored in the ROM 54. The reach variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> A to 135 </ b> C indicate the change pattern type based on the random number (random 3) for determining the change pattern type when it is determined that the decorative display variable display state is set to the reach state. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating the reach state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1. The That is, the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, and for reach according to the determination result indicating reach HB2-1. The variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected as the use table, and the reach variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected as the use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach HC2-1 is selected. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C has a determination result indicating that the reach state is set to reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type, which is normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2. Data (determination value) for determining any of the fluctuation pattern types.

  For example, in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 13, the value (determination value) in the range of “1” to “128” corresponds to the normal CA2− corresponding to the determination result indicating the reach HA2-1. 1 is assigned to the variation pattern type, and other values are assigned to the variation pattern types of Super CA2-2 and Super CA2-3. Corresponding to the determination result to reach reach 2-2, a value in the range of “1” to “170” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. Further, in response to the determination result that the reach HA2-3 is selected, a value in the range of “1” to “182” is assigned to the variation pattern type of the normal CA2-1. The reach HA 2-1 is determined by the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 12 to be compared with the reach determination random number (random 2-2) corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. A value has been assigned. A determination value is assigned to the reach HA 2-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “1” or “2”. The reach HA2-3 is assigned a determination value corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “3” to “8”. With these settings, the fluctuation pattern of the normal CA 2-1 in which the “normal” reach effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “1”) compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The rate determined for the type increases. And, the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the “normal” reach effect is shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the reach effect other than “normal”. If the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  14A to 14C are explanatory views showing non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C indicate the variation pattern based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is not set to the reach state. It is a table referred in order to determine the type as one of a plurality of types. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C include non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1 to non-reach HC1-3. The table is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set. That is, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A is selected as a use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, and the determination results of the non-reach HB1-1 and the non-reach HB1-2. Accordingly, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136B is selected as the use table, and the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C is selected as the use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HC1-1 to non-reach HC1-3. The In each of the non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C, the determination result indicating that the non-reach state is not set is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1. -1 to non-reach HC1-3, which is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for determining the variation pattern type, and non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach HC1-3 It includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3.

  15A and 15B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type, etc. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on 4). 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 a use table according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is either normal CA3-1 or super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, 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 4) value according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B determine the variation pattern according to whether or not to reach the reach state and the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. 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 4). Each deviation variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3. Accordingly, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table, and the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, and super CB2-2. Depending on the determination result, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is selected as the usage table.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random pattern random number (random 4) value according to the variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “out of”. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “out of”. And data (determination value) for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach”.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the first decorative symbol display 9a or the second decorative symbol display 9b to start the decorative variable display, thereby producing the effect display device. In step 9, control is performed to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, and the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the decoration pattern and the display result of the decoration pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display result. It is called a command.

  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 (design confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of decorative symbols (and decorative symbols) is terminated and the display result (stopped symbols) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the decorative symbol and the variable display (variation) of the decorative 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.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

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

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

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be designated by a combined pending storage number designation command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 18, the display state of the lamp is changed, and sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect 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 on 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-like (rectangular wave) 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. 18, the variable pattern command and the display result specifying command are displayed in a variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces effects in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts, 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.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 by the first special symbol display 8a. Whether the first design symbol display unit 9a that performs variable display of the first design as a design for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the design changes the design of the design, by the second special design display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating 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, processing for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, the start port switch passing process is executed (step S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. 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). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. Note that the execution time (specifically, the opening time and interval time) of the special winning opening opening process is different between the 15R big hit time and the 2R big hit time. In this embodiment, an opening pattern A and an opening pattern B are prepared as opening patterns for the big winning opening at the time of 2R big hit. The opening pattern A is an opening pattern in which the grand prize opening is closed for 1 second (1st round), then closed for 1 second, and then further opened for 1 second (2nd round). The opening pattern B is an opening pattern in which the grand prize opening is closed for 1 second (1st round), closed for 2 seconds, and then opened for another 1 second (2nd round). . If it is suddenly determined that the odd big hit, it is determined to be either the open pattern A or the open pattern B in step S73 of the special symbol normal process.

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

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

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

  In the small hit release pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

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

  In addition, the value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step small hit releasing process (step S309). In this embodiment, the value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round set in the big prize opening control timer is a value corresponding to the maximum time of 1.0 seconds in the case of small hits. It is.

  In this embodiment, the opening pattern A and the opening pattern B are used as the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the time of a small hit. The opening pattern A is an opening pattern in which the grand prize opening is closed for 1 second (1st round), then closed for 1 second, and then further opened for 1 second (2nd round). The opening pattern B is an opening pattern in which the grand prize opening is closed for 1 second (1st round), closed for 2 seconds, and then opened for another 1 second (2nd round). . When it is determined that a small hit is made, it is determined to be either the open pattern A or the open pattern B in the process of step S62 of the special symbol normal process.

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

  In the small hit opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by -1.

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become zero. When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on. If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter. When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round in the special winning opening control timer. The value of the symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308). In this embodiment, the interval period is 1 second for the opening pattern A in the case of a small hit, and 2 seconds for the opening pattern B.

  When the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, the CPU 56 has a value corresponding to a small hit end time (for example, a time for notifying that the small hit game has ended in the effect display device 9) to the big prize opening control timer. And the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end processing (step S310).

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10, and updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0).

  In the small hit end processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the effect display device 9 displays the small hit end display timer. A value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed (the small hit end display time) is set, and the processing is ended.

  When the small hit end display timer is set, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed. If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213).

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 8) that is a software random number are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, by 1 (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S218). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start winning designation command.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223).

  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 (step S225). Note that in the process of step S225, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 8) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S228). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218 and the process of step S223-228 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected.

  21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  The CPU 56 checks whether or not a random R (big hit determination random number) and a random number 2-1 that is a software random number are stored in the storage area in the second reserved storage number buffer (step S52). In the storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 that is a software random number are stored in the process of step S225 in the start port switch passing process. If random R (a big hit determination random number) and random number 2-1 that is a software random number are stored in the storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer ( Step S53). If not stored (that is, in this case, in the process of step S215 in the start-port switch passing process, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) and a random 2- 1 is stored), data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, the processing shown in steps S52 to S54 is executed, so that the second start winning opening is compared with the variable display of the first special symbol based on the start winning winning in the first starting winning opening 13. The change display of the second special symbol based on the start winning prize is executed with priority. Therefore, the reserved memory can be efficiently digested when it is easy to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14. It should be noted that when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the ratio of determining that the reach mode is generated may be made lower than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. . If so configured, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further improved. That is, generally, a player tends to refrain from playing a game (for example, launching a game ball) in a state where the number of reserved memories is large, and the variable display time with variable display is generally set to be long. Since the decrease in the number of memories is delayed, the number of reserved memories can be quickly reduced by lowering the reach occurrence probability, and the game using the game medium by the player can be promoted. In this embodiment, it is determined whether to reduce the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories of the number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special symbol and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special symbol. However, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shortened based on the number of reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol and the number of reserved memory corresponding to the second special symbol, respectively. You may be comprised so that.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved 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 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, the data indicating the first “first” is deleted from the contents of the reserved specific area, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area are shifted. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted. Further, the data indicating the first “second” is deleted from the contents of the reserved specific area, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area are shifted.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

  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 15R probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, determined to be 15R normal big hit, and reset in the process of ending the big hit game.

  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 FIG. 9B) to calculate the small hit The determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 9B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit, and opens the pattern A. Alternatively, it is determined as one of the open patterns B. When 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. The CPU 56 also stores a flag indicating the determined release pattern A or release pattern B in the RAM 55 when executing the process of step S63.

  If the random R value 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 the small hit determination process, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of a small hit is higher than when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. . Specifically, a first special symbol small hit determination table (a table in which the value on the left side of FIG. 9B in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of small hit determination values are set in advance, and a small hit determination And a second special symbol small hit determination table (a table in which a numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which the number of values is set to be smaller than that of the first special symbol small hit determination table. ing. Then, the CPU 56 checks which special symbol variation display is executed. When the first special symbol variation display is executed, the CPU 56 uses the first special symbol small hit determination table to reduce the small hit. When the determination process is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit determination process is performed using the second special symbol small hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be small hit. Note that determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but determining whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display a small hit symbol It is also to do.

  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. 9C. 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. 9D.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2-1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“15R normal jackpot”). , “15R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Thus, the rate at which the 15R probability variation big hit is selected is high. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, 15R probability variation big hit is likely to occur, and the probability variation big hit of 15 rounds is likely to be selected continuously. Further, when it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit, it is determined as either the open pattern A or the open pattern B (see FIGS. 9C and 9D), but the CPU 56 performs the process of step S73. At the time of execution, a process of storing a flag indicating the determined release pattern A or release pattern B in the RAM 55 is also performed.

  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 jackpot type is “15R normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “15R probability variable hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot 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 determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “15R normal big hit” is determined, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If “15R probability variation 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.

  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. 23 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 11D as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines the reach determination tables 134A, 134B, 134C, and 134D (in accordance with the gaming state and the special symbol pointer based on the table selection rule shown in FIG. (See FIG. 12) (Step S95). Further, the CPU 56 extracts the random 2-2 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating the random 2-2 (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 determines the random 2-2 value in the area corresponding to the reserved storage number (the value of the reserved storage number counter) in the reach determination tables 134A, 134B, 134C, and 134D (see FIG. 12) selected in step S95. Based on the data indicating the presence / absence of the reach state corresponding to the matching value, whether or not to reach and the type of effect when not reaching or the type of reach when reaching is determined (step S97). Note that the value before decremented by -1 in the process of step S56 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  If it is decided to reach, according to the type of reach (reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1, reach HC2-2) determined in step S97. Then, one of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 135B, and 135C (see FIG. 13) is selected as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S99). If it is decided not to reach, the types of effects determined in the process of step S97 (non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1- 1, non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A, 136B, and 136C (see FIG. 14) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types according to non-reach HD 2-2). ) Is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Then, based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S99 or S100 (step S102). .

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 15) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B (see FIGS. 16 and 17) is selected (step S103). Further, the value of random 4 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (step S104). Then, based on the extracted random 4 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103 (step S105).

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 18) of one of the display results 1 to 5 specified in accordance with the determined big hit type, 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 S118. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a 15R probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. In addition, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S115 and S116). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. When neither the 15R probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when the 15R normal big hit is made), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S117).

  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 S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S118), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S120).

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S121). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the decorative symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, 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 S122).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139A (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (step S134), and the effect control microcomputer. Control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command to 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, a sudden probable big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a 15R normal big hit, a 15R probability variable big hit or a sudden probability variable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Is done.

  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 S136). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of 15R normal big hit, 15R probability big hit, and twice in case of sudden chance big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S137). 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 S138).

  In step S139A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S139B). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S140). Further, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S141), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S142).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S143). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) in the small hit display time timer. (Step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). 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 S147).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S143), 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 S148).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

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

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). The round time may be different by setting different values for 15R normal big hit, 15R probability variable big hit, and sudden probability change big hit. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415).

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory view showing the opening pattern of the special winning opening. In this embodiment, an opening pattern A and an opening pattern B are prepared as the opening patterns of the big winning opening when it is determined that a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit. As shown in FIG. 28A, in the opening pattern A, after the grand prize opening is opened for 1 second (1st round), it is closed for 1 second, and then opened for 1 second (2nd round). The open pattern is closed. As shown in FIG. 28 (B), in the opening pattern B, after the grand prize opening is opened for 1 second (1st round), it is closed for 2 seconds and then opened for another 1 second (2nd round). The open pattern is closed. Note that, when it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit, it is determined as either the release pattern A or the release pattern B in the process of step S73 of the special symbol normal process.

  In this embodiment, the value corresponding to the maximum time that the big winning opening can be opened in each round set in the big winning opening control timer in the process of step S406 is the 15 round big hit (15R normal big hit, 15R probability big hit) In this case, the value corresponds to the maximum time of 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, the value corresponds to the maximum time of 1.0 seconds.

  FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening. The value is updated according to the pre-opening process (step S305) (step S441). In this embodiment, the interval period is 1 second for the release pattern A and 2 seconds for the release pattern B in the case of sudden probability variation big hit. The CPU 56 can recognize whether the release pattern A is used or the release pattern B is used based on the flag indicating the release pattern set in the RAM 55 in the process of step S63 or step S73. In addition, in the case of 15R normal big hit or 15R probability variation big hit, it is 5 seconds, for example.

  When the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit end time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit game has ended in the effect display device 9) in the big prize opening control timer. (Step S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (Step S307) (Step S443).

  FIG. 31 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 S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, if it is a 15R probability variation big hit, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted, if it is suddenly a probability variation big hit, a sudden probability variation big hit end designation command is transmitted. Send a command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended. Note that the process of step S152 may be executed before step S442 in the special winning opening opening process.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot or sudden probability variation jackpot (step S156).

  If the big hit type is 15R probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (step S159). If the big hit type is not suddenly a probable big hit (if 15R probable big hit) (N in step S162), the time reduction flag is set (step S163), and the process proceeds to step S166.

  When the type of big hit is neither 15R probability variable big hit nor sudden probability change big hit (if 15R normal big hit), the time reduction flag is set (step S157), and for example, 100 is set in the time reduction counter (step S157). Step S158). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S166).

  Next, an example of the effect executed in the effect display device 9 will be described with reference to the explanatory diagrams of FIGS. The A mode, B mode, C mode, and Z mode shown in FIGS. 32 to 35 indicate that the effect modes are different. The production mode corresponds to the type of production (production mode). In this embodiment, the production mode is different in the background image displayed on the screen of the production display device 9 (for example, the content is the same). May have a different background color or a different background image.) In addition, you may implement | achieve the difference in effect mode by things other than a background image. For example, you may implement | achieve by the difference in the character image displayed on the screen in the effect display apparatus 9. FIG.

  In addition, the difference in the effect mode may be realized by the difference in the background image or the character image displayed on the effect display device 9, but the difference in the decorative pattern variation mode (for example, the variation direction, the decorative symbol size, the ornament It may be realized by the difference in the color of the pattern or the decoration in the decorative pattern), the difference in the music output from the speakers 27R and 27L, the difference in the lighting mode of the light emitters such as lamps and LEDs, the difference in the demonstration screen, and the like.

  In FIG. 32, after the middle left and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R are executed when the effect in the A mode as the common effect is performed (see FIG. 32A), the gaming state is definitely changed. There is a case where an effect (in this example, a predetermined notice effect) suggesting the state is executed in the region 9b, and a stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived (see FIGS. 32B and 32C). It is shown that there is a case where the production mode is changed from the A mode to the B mode when the probability suddenly becomes a big hit (see FIG. 32D) (see FIGS. 32E and 32F). . FIG. 32 (e) shows that an image 9 c for notifying mode change is displayed on the effect display device 9. 32 (a) and 32 (d) display an image 9a for notifying the current effect mode (A mode), and FIG. 32 (f) shows the current effect mode (B mode). It is shown that a notification image 9d is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the stop symbol combinations “1”, “3”, and “5” of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are combinations of stop symbols that are derived and displayed in the case of sudden probability big hit and small hit. one of.

  The common effect is an effect that is commonly executed when the gaming state is the normal state and when the gaming state is the probability variation latent state. That is, the effect control microcomputer 100 may execute a common effect when the gaming state is the normal state, and may execute the common effect when the gaming state is the probability variation latent state. The probability variation latent state is actually a probability variation state (a state in which the probability variation flag is set in the game control microcomputer 560), but is not actively notified to the player that the probability variation state is present. It is. Specifically, a normal background image or a common mode background image is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  For example, the probability variation latent state includes a state in which a sudden probability change that is difficult to determine as a small hit and the gaming state has shifted to the probability variation state is included.

  In FIG. 33, after the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the left, middle and right are executed when the effect in the A mode as the common effect is performed (see FIG. 33A), button operation is prompted. Images 9e and 9f are displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 33 (b)), and in response to the player pressing the operation button 150, a predetermined notice effect (in the region 9g on the screen of the effect display device 9) ( It is shown that the notice effect 1 is executed (see FIG. 33C). Further, it is shown that the rendering mode may be changed from the A mode to the B mode or the C mode after the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol is derived and displayed (see FIG. 33D). (See FIGS. 33 (e) and (g)). When the player does not press the operation button 150, the notice effect is not executed (see FIG. 33 (f)).

  In addition, when the stop symbol of the left middle right decorative symbol is suddenly probable big hit symbol, that is, when suddenly probable big hit symbol is hit, variable display of the decorative symbol is made based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 14. The mode change is performed at a higher rate when (variation) is executed than when the decorative symbol variable display is executed based on the winning of the game ball at the first start port 13.

  In FIG. 34, after the middle left and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R are executed when the effect in the A mode as the common effect is performed (see FIG. 34A), the mission effect is executed. An example is shown (see FIGS. 34B and 34E). In the mission direction, the mission (mission) to be achieved is presented to the player during the change of the symbol, etc., and if the mission is achieved within a predetermined period, some kind of event (generally a big hit) will occur. It is a dramatic production. In practice, the event control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) recognizes in advance some event, that is, a result (for example, a big hit or a probable latent state), and the result and game It is an effect that proceeds according to the mission presented to the person.

  In FIGS. 34B, 34C, and 34D, the mission is “make reach A appear” and reach A (in this example, the left and right decorative symbols are aligned at “3”). The mission has been achieved (see FIG. 34 (c)). FIG. 34 (c) shows that an image 9 j for notifying that the reach has been reached is displayed in a predetermined area on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 34 (b), (c), and (d), the decorative symbols are out of display (see FIG. 34 (d)), but since the mission has been achieved, the player It can be recognized that there is a high possibility that the gaming state is a probable change state. In other words, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the mission achievement (mission success) is performed at a high rate.

  Further, in this embodiment, reach A = reach in which left and right decorative symbols are aligned at “3”. However, the reach A may be a predetermined effect (referred to as a reach A effect) using a character image or the like that is not related to the decorative symbol stop symbol. In that case, even if the reach is a pattern where the left and right decorative symbols are not “3”, the mission is achieved when the reach A effect is executed. As the reach A effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs, for example, a display effect in which two character images X and Y compete, and when the mission success effect is executed, one character image X finally wins the battle. Such an effect is performed, and when the mission success effect is executed, an effect that the character image X eventually loses the battle is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, reach A = reach in which the left and right decorative symbols are aligned at “3”, the content of the mission may be “hidden when reaching 3”.

  34 (e) to (k) show examples of mission effects in which the notice A is executed. Similar to the example shown in FIG. 33, the images 9e and 9f prompting the button operation are displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 34 (f)), and in response to the player pressing the operation button 150, Before reaching reach, it is shown that a predetermined notice effect (notice effect A) is executed in the area 9k on the screen of the effect display device 9 (see FIGS. 34 (g) and (h)). . FIG. 34 (i) shows an example in which the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is a detached symbol. When the player does not press the operation button 150, the notice effect is not executed (see FIGS. 34 (j) and (k)).

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 34 (e) to 34 (i), the decorative symbols are displayed in a stopped state (see FIG. 34 (i)), but since the mission has been achieved, the player is in the gaming state. Can be recognized as a highly probable state. In other words, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the mission achievement (mission success) is performed at a high rate.

  In FIG. 35, the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R are executed when an effect is performed in an effect mode (normal mode) other than the A, B, C, and Z modes as a common effect. After that (see FIG. 35 (a)), after suddenly becoming a big hit (see FIG. 35 (b)), the production mode may not be changed (see FIG. 35 (c)), but the production mode is A mode. It is also shown that the mode may be changed to the Z mode (see FIGS. 35D and 35F). 35D and 35F show that the images 9c and 9h for notifying the mode change are displayed on the effect display device 9. FIGS. 35 (e) and 35 (g) show that images 9a and 9l for informing the effect mode (A mode or Z mode) at that time are displayed.

  It should be noted that when the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol is executed based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 14, the decorative symbol is displayed based on the winning of the gaming ball at the first starting port 13. The mode is changed at a higher rate than when variable display is executed. Further, the Z mode, which is the specific mode, shifts at a higher rate when the decorative symbol variable display is executed based on the winning of the game ball at the second start port 14.

  As an example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 14, the mode change is executed at a rate of 50%, and the winning of the gaming ball at the first starting port 13 is performed. When the decorative display variable display is executed based on the above, the mode change is executed at a rate of 10%.

  Then, the Z mode is controlled so as to shift only when the decorative symbol variable display is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 14.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect mode to a normal mode (a normal mode other than the A mode, the B mode, the C mode, and the Z mode). Specifically, the mode flag indicating the production mode is cleared.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 37 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. 18) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  38 to 40 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specifying 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 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a sudden probability variation big hit start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden probability variation 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 decorative symbols.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a sudden probability variation big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden probability variation big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received presentation control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S651), the presentation control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command as a combined pending storage number storage area. (Step S652).

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

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S665). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S812 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804), the abrupt display process (step S807), the small hit display process (step S810), or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). To do.

  Big hit display processing (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 big hit game processing (step S805).

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Immediate display processing (step S807): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the production display device 9 of the sudden occurrence of a probable big change. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-game game process (step S808).

  In-game processing (step S808): Control during a big hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the sudden end effect process (step S809).

  Suspicious end effect processing (step S809): In the effect display device 9, display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit has ended is performed. 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).

  Small hit display process (step S810): 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 small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (step S811).

  Small hit game processing (step S811): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, display control of a notification screen in which a small hit is occurring in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (step S812).

  Small hit end effect process (step S812): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821).

  The production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the current production mode is the common mode A mode, B mode, or C mode (step S822). The effect mode can be determined by the contents of the mode flag (see FIG. 54). If it is not the A mode, the B mode, or the C mode, the process proceeds to step S828.

  In the case of the A mode, the B mode, or the C mode, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice determination random number. That is, a counter (generated in the RAM) for generating a notice determination random number is read. Then, using the extracted notice determination random number and the notice determination table, if the notice is given or not, the kind of notice effect when the notice is given is determined (step S824). The counter for generating the notice determination random number is updated by one each time the random number update process of step S706 is executed once.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of a notice determination table. As shown in FIG. 44, the notice determination table includes a table used when the first symbol fluctuates (when the symbol fluctuates started based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 13), There is a table used when symbols change (when symbols change started based on winning of a game ball to the second start port 14).

  The “normal notice” shown in FIG. 44 corresponds to the probability variation latent notice A shown in FIG. The “button operation effect” corresponds to the effect accompanied by the player's button operation shown in FIG. The “reach A mission effect” corresponds to the mission effect shown in FIGS. 34 (b) and 34 (c). The “button operation / notice A mission effect” corresponds to the mission effect shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the table used when the second symbol fluctuates, compared to the table used when the first symbol fluctuates (“normal notice”, “button operation effect”, “reach A”). The number of determination values assigned to “mission effect” and “button operation / notice A mission effect”) is large. Therefore, the rate at which the notice effect is executed is higher when the second symbol fluctuates than when the first symbol fluctuates.

  In addition, the rate at which the notice effect is executed is higher when the second symbol changes in the probability variation state than when the second symbol varies in the non-probability variation state. When the first symbol fluctuates, the proportion of the notice effect is executed in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state is the same. However, even when the first symbol variation, the probability variation state is in the non-probability variation state. In comparison, the rate at which the notice effect is executed may be increased.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect is executed when the effect mode is the A mode, B mode, or C mode, which is a common effect. The common effect is executed when the game state is the normal state and the probability variation latent state, and the notice effect is more effective when the actual game state is the probability variation state than when it is the non-probability variation state. Is executed at a high rate (especially when the second symbol fluctuates). Therefore, when the notice effect is executed, there is a high possibility that it is in the state of probability change, so the notice effect may be referred to as a probability change latent suggestion effect or a probability change suggestion effect.

  Further, in the table used when the second symbol fluctuates, regarding the “reach A mission effect” and the “button operation / notice A mission effect”, the number of determination values is larger in the probability change state than in the normal state. Therefore, in the probability variation latent state, the rate at which the mission effect is executed is higher. When the first symbol changes, the ratio of the mission effect to be executed is the same in the probability variation latent state and the normal state, but also in the case of the first symbol variation in the normal state in the probability variation latent state. In comparison, the rate at which the mission effect is executed may be increased.

  In addition, regarding the difference between the number of determination values in the probability change state with respect to the number of determination values in the normal state with respect to the number of determination values in the normal state in the table used when the first symbol changes and the table used when the second symbol changes, The difference corresponding to “Mission Production” is the largest, the difference corresponding to “Button Operation” or “Reach A Mission Production” is next larger, and the difference corresponding to “Reach A Mission Production” or “Button Operation” is Next, it is preferable that the difference corresponding to the “normal notice” is minimized so as to be the smallest. This is because the probability variation probability expectation varies greatly depending on the type of the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to notify using a random number for determining a notice, and the type of notice effect in the case of notifying is determined, but a random number for determining whether or not to notify And a random number for determining the type of the notice effect may be separated.

  When it is determined to perform the notice effect (step S825), the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time until the notice start to the notice start timer (step S826). Further, a flag indicating the type of the notice effect (“normal notice”, “button operation effect”, “reach A mission effect”, “button operation / notice A mission effect”) is set in the RAM (step S827).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbols according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (step S828). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative symbol stop pattern in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 45, when the received display result specifying command indicates a 15R normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 displays the stop symbol. The combination of the decorative symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a 15R normal jackpot) is determined. When the received display result specifying command indicates a 15R probability variation jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols as odd symbols ( A combination of decorative symbols arranged in a stop symbol that reminds of the occurrence of a 15R probability variation jackpot is determined. In the case of a loss (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result specifying command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is a “stop symbol” as a decorative 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 the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  As for the decorative symbol, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol. Also, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, it is a combination of stop symbols “1”, “3”, “5” (chance) of the left middle right decorative symbols, but the left middle right decorative symbols are shifted one by one. Other chances (for example, “5”, “4”, “3”) may be a stop symbol in the case of sudden probability big hit.

  The effect control CPU 101 also considers the presence or absence of the mission effect when determining the stop symbol of the decoration symbol. That is, when it is decided to execute “reach A mission effect” (see FIGS. 34B and 34C), when the gaming state is actually an uncertain change state, the variation pattern is reach. In the case of the variation pattern, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined so that the stop symbol does not reach reach A (in this example, the left and right stop symbols are “3” and “3”). In addition, when it is decided to execute “reach A mission effect” (see FIGS. 34B and 34C), when the gaming state is actually a probable variation state, the variation pattern becomes reach. In this variation pattern, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined so that the stop symbol is reach A (in this example, the left and right stop symbols are “3” and “3”). It should be noted that the stop symbol of the decorative design may be determined so that the stop symbol does not always become reach A but reaches reach A at a predetermined high rate.

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

  FIG. 46 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, and lamp control execution data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the decorative symbol display mode) Including effects other than decorative designs on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the decorative pattern in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the blinking of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 46 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each production control pattern. The process table is also prepared according to the type of notice effect.

  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.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 47, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitters such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, The effect during the change of the decorative pattern is realized once. In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. Further, the sound number data related to the sound effect is not set in the process table.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1). (Steps S833 and S834). That is, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including decorative symbols) 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. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern to the sound output board 70 (step S835).

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S836). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S837). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. The value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S838).

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

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C). If the notice start timer is in operation, the value of the notice start timer is decremented by 1 (step S840D).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S841). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S842). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S843). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S844).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S845), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (displayed 30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of a power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S846). In this way, the effect control device 9 implements decorative pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S847).

  If the notice start timer has timed out (step S848), the effect control CPU 101 synthesizes sound number data corresponding to the notice effect (normal notice effect, button operation effect or mission effect) on the voice output board 70. For output to the IC 703 (step S849A).

  The notice effect is started when the notice start timer times out, but the effect using the image is realized by processing according to the process table (see steps S841 to S844).

  If the notice effect is a mission effect, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display an image indicating the mission (see FIGS. 34B and 34E) on the effect display device 9 (step S849B). . The effect control CPU 101 can confirm whether or not the notice effect is a mission effect by the flag set in the process of step S827. When the notice effect is an effect accompanied by a button operation (see FIGS. 33 (b), (c) and FIGS. 34 (f), (g)), the effect control CPU 101 displays images 9e, 9f prompting the button operation. Is displayed on the effect display device 9, and a button operation permission flag is set (step S849C).

  When the effect control CPU 101 detects that the operation button 150 has been pressed, that is, when it has detected that an operation signal has been input via the input port 108 (step S850), the button operation permission flag. On the condition that the sound is set (step S851), the notice display when the button operation is performed on the effect display device 9 (display of notice 1 shown in FIG. 33 (c), or shown in FIG. 34 (k)). Notice A is displayed) (step S852). Further, the sound number data corresponding to the notice display is output to the sound output board 70 (step S853).

  In addition, when performing the “reach A mission effect”, the effect control CPU 101 notifies that it has reached reach A when reach A (in this example, the left and right symbols are “3” and “3”). Control to display the image 9j for performing on the effect display device 9.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S854). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S856). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S855), the value of the effect control process flag is displayed as a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S856). Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stopping the fluctuation. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended). In the process table used for decorative pattern variation control, process data during decorative pattern variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table illustrated in FIG. 46 corresponds to the decorative symbol variation time. Therefore, at the time of confirming that the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the process of step S841, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the decorative pattern based on the process table is displayed. The production control ends.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S862, control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S863). In addition, a decorative symbol variation end flag is set (step S864). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is suddenly determined to be a big hit (step S865A). Whether or not it has been decided to suddenly win is confirmed by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to suddenly be a promising big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the suddenness display process (step S807) (step S866A).

  If it is determined not to suddenly make a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is decided to make a small hit (step S865B). Whether or not it is determined to be a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a small hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit display process (step S810) (step S866B).

  If it is determined not to be a small hit, is the production control CPU 101 determined to be a big hit (a big hit other than the sudden probability variable big hit, specifically, a 15R normal big hit and a 15R positive big hit)? It is confirmed whether or not (step S865C). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S866C).

  If it is determined not to win, 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 S867).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbols on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S861 and S863). However, if the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the decorative symbol may be controlled to end without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display processing, whether or not the effect control CPU 101 has set a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start 1 designation command or jackpot start 2 designation command has been received. Confirmation is made (step S871). When the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag is set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). . Further, the set flag (probability change state flag, big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S874).

  In step S872, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display on the effect display device 9 a screen for informing the start of the big hit game.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. If the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag) indicating that the jackpot termination designation command has been received is set. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag) is reset (step S882), and the jackpot end presentation effect is obtained. A value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the timer (step S883), and control for displaying a jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the jackpot end presentation time has elapsed and the jackpot end 1 designation command has been received (step S887), the time reduction flag is set (step S888A) and the background image in the normal state is displayed. The information is displayed on the device 9 (step S889B). The background image in the normal state is, for example, a background image that reminds the player that the player is in the normal state. However, the background image in the normal state may be used even when the probability variation state is not actively notified (when sudden transition to the probability variation state occurs after the sudden probability variation big hit). When the jackpot end 1 designation command has not been received (when the jackpot end 2 designation command has been received), the probability variation state flag is set (step S890A), and the background image at the time of probability variation is displayed on the effect display device 9. (Step S890B). The background image at the time of probability change is, for example, a background image that reminds the player that it is in a state of probability change (a background image for actively informing that the state of probability is changed). 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) (step S892).

  Note that the background image at the time of probability change is different from the background image used in the common effect in the common mode. It is also different from the normal background image. In addition, when the processes of steps S890B and S888B are executed, the mode flag indicating the rendering mode (A mode, M mode, C mode, Z mode, or normal mode) is cleared.

  The probability change state flag and the time reduction state flag are used, for example, when the effect control CPU 101 notifies the probability change state and the time reduction state by a background or a decorative light emitter (lamp / LED) in the effect display device 9.

  Next, the control of changing the background image when the big hit is won and the big hit is explained. That is, the transition from the non-common mode (normal mode) to the common mode will be described.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a mode change determination table stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. As the mode change determination table, a table used when the normal mode is actually in the probability variation state (FIG. 52A), and the table used when the normal mode is in the non-probability variation state (FIG. 52). 52 (B)), a table used in the A mode when actually in the probability variation state (FIG. 52C), a table used in the A mode when in the non-probability variation state (FIG. 52 (D)), a table used when the B mode is actually in the probability variation state (FIG. 52 (F)), and a table used when the B mode is in the non-probability variation state ( FIG. 52 (F)).

  In each table, a determination value corresponding to the mode to be shifted (mode after change) or not to shift to another mode is set, but the determination value set corresponding to the time of fluctuation of the first symbol The number is different from the number of determination values set corresponding to the variation of the second symbol.

  Specifically, the number of determination values corresponding to the mode transition when the second symbol changes is larger than the number of determination values corresponding to the mode transition when the first symbol changes. In addition, the determination value corresponding to the shift to the Z mode is set only when the second symbol changes.

  Further, when the actual gaming state is the probability variation state, the number of determination values corresponding to the mode transition is larger than when the actual gaming state is the non-probability variation state.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the mode change determination random number when the probability change big hit game and the small hit are finished, and the mode to be shifted according to the determination value matching the extracted random value in the mode change determination table, Or, decide not to enter another mode.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines that the mode to be changed when the decorative symbol variation is started or not to shift to another mode, stores the data indicating the determination result in the RAM, the probability change big hit game and the small hit When is finished, the mode may be shifted to another mode or may not be shifted to another mode according to the data stored in the RAM.

  In addition, since the number of determination values corresponding to the mode transition with respect to the time of the second symbol variation is larger than the number of determination values corresponding to the mode transition with respect to the first symbol variation time, the second symbol variation After (specifically, when the sudden probability change big hit game or small hit game ends after the second symbol change), after the first symbol change (specifically, suddenly positive change big hit game after the first symbol change) Or, the mode changes at a higher rate than when the small hit game ends. In addition, when the actual gaming state is in the probability variation state, the number of determination values corresponding to the mode transition is larger than in the non-probability variation state, so the actual gaming state is in the probability variation state. Sometimes, the mode changes at a higher rate than in the non-probability change state. Moreover, since the game mode is changed to the probabilistic state only as shown in FIG. 52 and only after the second symbol changes, as shown in FIG. This is equivalent to an effect (probability change confirmation effect) that informs the person that the actual condition was the probability change state. Such an effect is executed only after the second symbol fluctuates. In addition, you may make it transfer to Z mode at a low ratio also after the fluctuation | variation of a 1st symbol.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the surprise end effect process (step S809) in the effect control process. In the sudden end effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a hit end effect timer is set (step S880A). If the hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885A. If the winning end effect timer is not set, it is checked whether or not the sudden probability variation big hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the sudden probability variation big hit end designation command has been received is set (step S881A). If the sudden probability change big hit end command reception flag is set, the sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag is reset (step S882A), and a value corresponding to the hit end display time is set in the hit end effect timer. (Step S883A), the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a hit end screen (Step S884A). Specifically, an instruction for displaying a hit end screen is given to the VDP 109. The hit end screen is a screen indicating that it has been determined that it is impossible to determine whether the game is a big hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit game described later.

  In step S885A, 1 is subtracted from the value of the hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the hit end effect time has elapsed (step S886A). If not, the process ends. If the winning end effect time has elapsed, the probability variation state flag is set (step S890A).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes mode change processing (step S891A), and performs control to display the background image corresponding to the mode flag on the effect display device 9 (step S892A). If the mode flag is not changed in the mode change process, the background image is not changed in the process of step S892A. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S893A).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the mode change process. In the mode change process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a mode change determination random number. That is, a counter (formed in the RAM) for generating a mode change determination random number is read. Then, using the extracted mode change determination random number and the mode change determination table, if the mode is changed or not, the changed mode when changing the mode is determined (step S893). The counter for generating the mode change determination random number is updated by one each time the random number update process in step S706 is executed once.

  If the CPU 101 for effect control determines to change to the mode in the process of step S893, the data indicating the changed mode (A mode, M mode, C mode or Z mode) is set as a mode flag. (Step S894).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the small hit end effect process (step S812) in the effect control process. In the small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the hit end effect timer is set (step S880B). If the hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885B. If the hit end effect timer is not set, a value corresponding to the hit end display time is set in the hit end effect timer (step S883B), and control for displaying the hit end screen on the effect display device 9 is performed. (Step S884B). Specifically, an instruction for displaying a hit end screen is given to the VDP 109. Note that the winning end screen is a screen indicating that it is impossible to determine whether the game is a big hit game or a small hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit.

  In step S885B, 1 is subtracted from the value of the hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the hit end effect time has elapsed (step S886B). If not, the process ends. If the winning end effect time has elapsed, a mode change process (see FIG. 54) is executed (step S891B), and a control is performed to display a background image corresponding to the mode flag on the effect display device 9 (step S892B). ). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S893B).

  As described above, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the first display when the symbol (second special symbol and decorative symbol) is variably displayed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 14. Compared to the case where the symbols (first special symbol and decorative symbol) are variably displayed based on the passing of the game ball through the starting port 13, the probability variation latent suggestion effect (in this embodiment, the advance notice) Since it is determined to execute (production), it is possible to further improve the interest of the game executed in connection with the variable display of the symbols.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 is shifted to the second specific game state (a state in which a 2R game or a small hit game with sudden probability change big hit is performed) based on the game ball passing through the second start port 14. In such a case, the effect mode is changed to another effect mode at a higher rate compared to the case where the game ball has passed through the first start port 13 and is shifted to the second specific game state. Depending on the start area where the ball has passed, the degree of change to other production modes is different, and the contents of the production executed when the big hit gaming state appears can be abundant, further enhancing the interest of the game Can be made. Moreover, since the appearance ratio of the common mode is different between the case where the game ball passes through the first start port 13 and the case where the game ball passes through the second start port 14, it is possible to improve the effect of producing the common effect. it can.

  In addition, even when the game ball is transferred to the second specific game state based on the passage of the game ball through the first start port 13, the second specific game state is set based on the game ball passing through the second start port 14. Even in the case of the transition, the effect mode is changed at a certain rate, so that when the game state is the probability change latent state, the player is in the probability change state due to the change of the effect mode. Can be guessed, and an opportunity to stop the game (generally, there is a tendency to stop the game when in an uncertain change state) can be determined.

  In addition, since the microcomputer 100 for effect control varies the ratio of determining to execute the probability variation latent suggestion effect depending on whether or not the actual game state is the probability variation state, the contents of the effect of the probability variation latent suggestion effect Can be enriched, and the entertainment of games can be further improved.

  Further, in the case where the production control microcomputer 100 is executing a common production, when the actual gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the specific production (for example, the button) is higher than in the non-probable state. (Operation production) is executed, so if the state is actually shifted to the probability change state, it becomes easier to execute the button operation production, the content of the production of the specific production can be abundant, and the entertainment of the game is further improved In addition, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation with respect to the probability variation state due to the specific effect accompanied by the button operation.

  In addition, when the production control microcomputer 100 executes the common production, when the actual game state is in the probability variation state, the mission effect is executed at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation state. The contents of specific effects (for example, mission effects) can be abundant, and the interest of the game can be further improved, and the player's sense of expectation with respect to the probable change state due to the mission effects can be improved.

  In this embodiment, reach A relating to mission effect = reach in which the left and right decorative symbols are “3” (see FIG. 34), but reach A is a character image that is not related to the decorative symbol stop symbol. In the case of the predetermined effect used (reach A effect), if the effect control CPU 101 decides to execute the mission effect in the process of step S825, when the mission is successful, the variation of the decorative pattern The Reach A effect is executed.

  Further, the effect related to the mission effect is not limited to the reach A effect, but may be an effect corresponding to the variation pattern to be executed. For example, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the mission effect in the process of step S825, when the mission is successful, the mission corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command is presented. As an example, if a variation pattern with a reach effect is specified, a mission such as "Hidden when reach is reached" is presented. If a change pattern with a super reach effect is specified, Present a mission like "Hidden when you become." In the case of such a configuration, the effect control CPU 101 can easily perform the mission success effect when the mission should be successful.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the effect related to the mission success (achievement) and the mission failure is set as the notice effect (see FIG. 34 (e)), only the notice A is used as the notice effect (see FIG. 34). 34 (g)), that is, the notice A is executed when the mission is successful and the notice effect is not executed when the mission fails, but the notice effect may be executed even when the mission fails. In this case, for example, when the mission is successful (when it is in the probability variation latency state), as an example, the notice A is executed as shown in FIG. 34 (g), for example, when the mission is not successful (the probability variation latency state). If not, another notice effect (for example, notice B) is executed in place of the notice A shown in FIG. In addition, when the probability variation latency state is set, the ratio of selecting the notice A is not 100% (for example, 80%), but when it is not the probability variation latency state, the ratio of selecting another notification effect is increased (for example, 80%). You may do it. In this case, the expectation degree for the probability variation latent state is higher in the notice A than in other notice effects. Further, when three or more types of notice effects are used, for example, in the case of a probable latent state, the ratio of selecting notice A is the highest compared to other notice effects, and any of the other notice effects is selected. (For example, notice B) is next increased, and the ratio for selecting a notice effect other than notices A and B (for example, notice C) is lowered. On the other hand, when the probability variation latency state is not established, the ratio for selecting the notice A is the lowest, and the ratio for selecting any one of the other notice effects (for example, notice B) is set to the next lower value. , B other than the notice effect (eg, notice C) is increased. In this case, the expectation level for the probability variation latent state is the highest in the notice A, the next highest in the notice B, and the lowest in the notice C.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, regarding the mission effect having the appearance of the notice effect as a mission, only the notice A appears as the mission to be presented, but the mission is to make another type of notice appear. A mission effect may also be executed. For example, a mission effect is also executed with the mission of causing the notice B to appear. In that case, the notice B is executed when the mission is successful, and the notice effect is not executed when the mission fails, or another notice (for example, notice C) is executed. In addition, when the probability variation latency state is set, the ratio of selecting the advance notice B is not 100% (for example, 80%), but when it is not the probability variation latent state, the ratio of selecting another announcement effect (for example, the notice C) is increased. (For example, 80%). Further, when three or more types of notice effects are used, for example, in the case of a probable latent state, the ratio of selecting notice B is the highest compared to other notice effects, and any of the other notice effects is selected. (For example, the notice C) is set to the next higher ratio, and the ratio for selecting the notice effect other than the notices B and C is lowered. On the other hand, when the probability variation latency state is not established, the ratio of selecting the notice B is the lowest, and the ratio of selecting one of the other notice effects (for example, the notice C) is lowered to the next notice B. , C to increase the ratio of selecting the notice effect other than C. In this case, the expectation level for the probability variation latent state is the highest in the notice B, the next highest in the notice C, and the lowest in other notice effects.

  Furthermore, regarding a mission effect that uses the appearance of a notice effect as a mission, when it is configured to present a plurality of types of missions (for example, “Please give notice A” and “Please give notice B”), the probability variation latent state is present. Sometimes, the ratio of presenting a specific mission (for example, “give notice A”) may be higher than the ratio of presenting other missions. In that case, the expectation degree for the probability variation latent state when a specific mission (for example, “give notice A”) is presented is higher than when the other missions are presented.

  Further, in the non-probability change state, the second start opening 14 has more opportunities to close than in the probability change state, but the probability change latent suggestion effect is high based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start opening 14. Since it is executed at a rate, that is, a probabilistic latent suggestion effect is likely to appear due to the passage of the game ball to the second start port 14, the player's expectation that the game ball will pass the second start port 14 Can be improved, and the anxiety of the player who plays the game in a situation in which it is unknown whether or not it is actually in a probabilistic state can be reduced.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 shifts the production mode to the common mode when the game control microcomputer 560 decides to suddenly change the probability change big hit. By attracting attention, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) determines in advance whether or not a big hit is made based on the random number value extracted when the start winning occurs, and until variable display based on the start winning is started. In addition, the determination result (the determination result before the start of change) may be transmitted to the effect control means (the effect control microcomputer 100) by an effect control command. In the production control microcomputer 100, the determination result before the change start becomes a big hit, for example, during the execution of the variable display (variable display based on the previous hold storage) executed before the variable display based on the start winning is started. Is shown, a big hit pre-notification effect before the start of change is executed at a predetermined rate.

  Further, the performance control microcomputer 100 may increase the execution ratio of the big hit announcement effect before the start of change in the probability variation latent state as compared to the normal state.

  In this embodiment, for the sudden probability variation big hit, the big hit type determination table 131a (the table for the first special symbol) is more than the big hit type determination table 131b (the table for the second special symbol). Many jackpot type judgment values are set. Further, for the small hits, the first special symbol small hit determination table is set with a larger number of small hit determination values than the second special symbol small hit determination table. Therefore, in the normal state where the fluctuation of the first special symbol display 8a is the main state (the state that is not the probability variation state), the sudden probability variation big hit ratio is suddenly increased by increasing the ratio of the sudden probability variation big hit at the time of big hit and facilitating occurrence of the small hit. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the occurrence, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the 2R probability variation big hit and the big hit are big hits, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by determining that the game ball is won at the first starting port and when the game ball is won at the second starting port, it is determined that the game ball will be shifted to the probability change state at a different rate, thereby giving the player the 2R probability change big hit, It can be made difficult to recognize whether or not the state is a probable change state by 2R normal big hit.

  Further, in the probability variation state where the variation of the second special symbol display 8b is main, the game can be speeded up by reducing the probability of the probability variation big hit suddenly at the time of big hit and making it difficult to generate a small hit.

  As a type of jackpot, 2R normal jackpot (a jackpot in which the jackpot gaming state continues for two rounds and does not shift to the probability change state after the jackpot gaming state) may be prepared. When configured in such a manner, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not he is in a probable variation state and to improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, the variable display period of the variable display of the first identification information is longer than the variable display period of the variable display of the second identification information during the special control period (the period in which the time is short). It is possible to prevent a change in the game and the interest of the game from deteriorating. Further, the CPU 56 prioritizes determination based on the establishment of the second start condition over determination based on the establishment of the first start condition, suppresses the number of fluctuations of the first identification information, and enhances the interest of the game. Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the variable display period of the variable display of the first identification information is longer than the variable display period of the variable display of the normal identification information during the special control period (the period in which the time is short). It is possible to prevent a change from occurring and a decrease in the interest of the game. Furthermore, the prior determination means prioritizes the determination based on the establishment of the second start condition over the determination based on the establishment of the first start condition, and suppresses the number of fluctuations of the first identification information. Can improve the interest of

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command indicating an effect state or a game state (whether it is a probability change state, whether it is a probability change latent state, or a time-short state), and for the effect control that has received the command. The microcomputer 100 may be configured to set a flag according to the received command and perform an effect according to the flag. The game control microcomputer 560 can identify the effect state and the game state by the effect control microcomputer 100 using a jackpot end designation command, a background designation command (a command for designating a background image), and a decorative symbol variation designation command. It may be configured as follows.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may vary the symbols and characters displayed on the production display device 9 in the probability variation state, the probability variation latency state, and the normal state, and the sound output from the speakers 27R and 27L may be different. It may be allowed.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 is configured to execute the probability variation latency suggesting effect without notifying that the probability variation state is present even in the case of the 15R probability variation big hit (without displaying the background image at the time of probability variation in step S890B). It may be. Specifically, small hits, 2R normal big hits, 15R normal big hits (transition to short-time state), and 15R positive change big hits (no notification of the probability change state) are available. The effects and mode transitions performed after, may be configured to be different from those after 15R normal big hit (transition to the short-time state) and 15R probability change big hit (not notify that the state is surely changed). When configured in such a way, a common performance and a common mode transition are performed in the short-time state, the probability variation state, and the normal state, respectively, widening the range of the representation of the probability variation latent suggestion effect, Can be improved. In addition, when a small hit, 2R normal big hit, 15R normal big hit (transition to the short time state), and 15R probability variation big hit (not notified that the state is surely changed), a common effect is executed, or a common mode is entered. It may be configured to.

  Moreover, the fluctuation pattern command according to the variable display of the 1st special symbol display 8a and the fluctuation pattern command according to the variable display of the 1st special symbol display 8a may be prepared separately.

  In step S105, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern of the non-reach PC1-3 having a variation time of 3.80 seconds for the first special symbol in the time-saving state, and a variation time of 1 for the second special symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PC 1-1 that is 50 seconds or the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PC 1-2 that has a fluctuation time of 0.80 seconds is determined (FIGS. 12C, 12D, and 12E). (Refer FIG. 16, FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, in the short time state, the variation time of the first special symbol is longer than the variation time of the second special symbol. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time of the first special symbol is easily set longer than the variation time of the second special symbol. In the short time state, even if the total number of reserved storage is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (2 in this embodiment), the first special symbol is not shortened and the total number of reserved storage is equal to the predetermined number (this embodiment). Then, the setting may be the same as that in the case of less than 2), or the same time as the normal time may be set. As shown in FIG. 12 (D), in this embodiment, in the short time state, if the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (2 in this embodiment), the variation pattern of the second special symbol is changed. The Specifically, instead of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PC 1-1 having a fluctuation time of 1.50 seconds, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PC 1-2 having a fluctuation time of 0.8 seconds is selected, and the fluctuation time is shortened. The

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 is a variation pattern type determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the identification information (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S101 and S102 in the game control microcomputer 560). ) And variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern of the effect identification information from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type determined by the variation pattern type determining means (for example, steps S104 and S105 in the game control microcomputer 560). And a control for shifting to the high probability state when the control to the second specific game state is completed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the process of step S159). Run), special gaming state For example, when the control to the small hit game state is completed, control is performed to continue the game state immediately before the control to the special game state is started (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the control in step S310). The process of setting or resetting the probability change flag is not executed), and the special winning opening is changed to the first state during the second period during the special game state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is changed to FIG. 9B). On the basis of the table shown in FIG. 4, in the process of step S146, an open pattern A or an open pattern B which is the same open pattern as that at the time of sudden probability change big hit is determined, and an open state and a closed state are determined based on the determined open pattern. The game control microcomputer 560 plays the game when the game medium passes through the first start area and the second start area. It is determined that the special game state is shifted at a different rate when the medium passes (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 is based on the first special symbol as shown in FIG. 9B), (It is determined whether or not to make a small hit in the process of step S162 based on a table in which a different number of judgment values are set depending on the case of the second special symbol), so when changing the design of the gaming machine Therefore, it is possible to change only the variation type to be changed, and the design can be easily changed.

  In addition, when the production control microcomputer 100 is shifted to the special game state (a state where a small hit game is performed) based on the passing of the game ball through the second start port 14, the first start port 13. The probability variation latency suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the game ball is transferred to the special game state based on the passing of the game ball. Depending on the combination, the degree of expectation that the player is in a probable state varies, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when a small hit game is performed based on the passing of the game ball through the first start port 13 (first start prize), and the game ball has passed through the second start port 14 (second start prize) The ratio at which the effect mode is shifted may be different depending on when the small hit game is performed based on the game. In that case, even if a table (stored in the ROM) in which a determination value corresponding to shifting the specific first effect mode is set in accordance with each of the first start prize and the second start prize is used. Good. In such a table, for example, the number of determination values corresponding to the second start winning is larger than the number of determination values corresponding to the first start winning. In addition, for example, a determination value corresponding to the transition to the specific second effect mode is set in the table, and the number of determination values corresponding to the first start prize is set to the number of determination values corresponding to the second start prize. More than that. Furthermore, as such a table, a table used in the probability variation state and a table used in the non-probability variation state are provided. For example, in the table used in the probability variation state, as described above, the number of determination values corresponding to the second start winning corresponding to the transition to the specific first effect mode is set according to the first start winning. More than the number of determination values, the number of determination values according to the first start winning corresponding to the transition to the specific second effect mode is larger than the number of determination values according to the second start winning To do. On the other hand, in the table used in the uncertain change state, the number of determination values corresponding to the first start winning corresponding to the transition to the specific first effect mode is set to the number of determination values corresponding to the second starting winning. The number of determination values corresponding to the second start winning corresponding to shifting to the specific second effect mode is set to be larger than the number of determination values corresponding to the first starting winning. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether to change the effect mode using a table according to the gaming state at a predetermined time (for example, when the small hit display process is started). According to such a configuration, according to the combination of the start area through which the game ball has passed and the transition of the production mode, the player's expectation of being in a probabilistic state is varied, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  Instead of shifting to the specific first effect mode or the specific second effect mode, the first special effect (for example, an effect for displaying a specific character image) and the second special effect (for example, for example) You may make it perform the production | generation which displays another specific character image. Further, instead of shifting to the specific first effect mode or the specific second effect mode, the first probability variation latency effect and the second probability variation latency effect may be executed. In that case, according to the combination with the starting area through which the game ball has passed, the player's degree of expectation that the player is in the probability variation latent receiving state can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the probability variation latent suggestion effect when it is determined to shift to the special game state (the state where the small hit game is performed). You may be comprised so that a combination may be determined in a different ratio according to whether it is controlled to the probability change state. In the case of such a configuration, for example, when the actual gaming state is the probability variation state, the effect control microcomputer 100 is one of the release pattern A and the release pattern B and the specific probability variation latent suggestion effect. The combination of any one of the release pattern A and the release pattern B and the non-specific probability change latent suggesting effect appears at a high rate when the combination is controlled so as to appear at a high rate. To control. In that case, depending on the combination of the action pattern of the big prize opening and the probability variation latent suggestion effect to be executed, the player's expectation of being in a certain probability variation state may be varied, and the interest of the game may be improved. it can. In order to know which one of the opening pattern A and the opening pattern B is used by the production control microcomputer 100, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the process of step S63 shown in FIG. Then, an opening pattern designation command indicating either the opening pattern A or the opening pattern B is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect is used as the probability variation latent suggestion effect. However, the character image is used as a part of the decorative design, and the character image is used to perform control to execute the probability variation latent suggestion effect. May be. When performing such control, the variable display using a specific character image and the variable display using a character image different from the specific character image can be executed. When the variable display of the symbol is performed based on the game ball passing through the second start port 14, compared to the case where the variable display of the symbol is performed based on the game ball passing through the first start port 13. Thus, variable display using a specific character image is executed at a high rate. In the case of such a configuration, in the same manner as when the notice effect is used as the probability variation latent suggestion effect in the effect control microcomputer 100ROM (see FIG. 44), the table used for the second symbol change is used. The table used at the time of change is stored separately, and the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to use a specific character image by using a predetermined random number and the table.

  In addition, the probability variation latent suggestion effect may be realized by transition of the effect mode (in this embodiment, A mode, B mode, C mode, Z mode, etc.).

  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 voice 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 100. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with two variable display means.

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

Claims (1)

First variable display means for starting the variable display of the first identification information and deriving and displaying the display result based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area, and based on the passage of the game medium through the second start area. Second variable display means for starting the variable display of the second identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and a special variable winning device that changes between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player, The variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means, and the first variable display means and the with shifting to a specific gaming state for changing the special variable winning device in the first state when the specific display results derived displayed on either the second variable display means, in a normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied A game machine in which the shifting to the high probability state and easy transition to a specific gaming state than the Rutoki,
In the specific gaming state, the special variable winning device is changed to a first state for a first period, and the special variable winning device is changed to a first state for a second period shorter than the first period. There is a second specific gaming state,
That said first starting region game media passes, or the on the basis of the second start-up region game media passes, a whether or not to shift to the specific game state, before Symbol the first specific game state Whether to shift to the second specific gaming state, whether to shift to the high-probability state, and whether to shift to a special gaming state different from the specific gaming state is determined before the display display of the display result. A pre-determination means;
Variable display time determining means for determining the variable display time of the first identification information or the variable display time of the second identification information based on the determination of the prior determination means;
Using a production device provided in a gaming machine, a common production execution means for performing a common production executed in common when the state is shifted to the high probability state and when the normal state,
The second start area is provided in the game area, and after changing from the first variable state in which the game medium is difficult to pass through the second start area to the second variable state in which the game medium is easy to pass through, the second start area is changed to the second variable area. Variable winning means capable of changing from a state to the first variable state;
Variable control means for changing the variable winning means between the first variable state and the second variable state;
The special variable winning device changes to the first state during the second period during the special gaming state,
The variable control means is configured to increase the frequency at which the second start area changes to the second variable state in a special control period that is a period from when the specific gaming state ends to when a predetermined condition is satisfied. To control the variable winning means,
When control to shift to the second specific game state is completed, performs control to shift to the high probability state, the when the control for shifting to the special game state is completed, the control to shift to the special game state Comprising a game state control means for performing control to continue the game state immediately before being started;
The pre-determining means includes
When determining whether or not to shift to the special gaming state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area, In comparison with the case of determining whether to shift to the special gaming state, it is determined to shift to the special gaming state at a low rate,
Based on that the second start region game media passes, the is shifted to a particular game state, and when it is determined that shifting to the high probability state, the first starting region game media passes in particular on the basis, it said to shift to the specific game state, and as compared with the case of determining the shifts to the high probability state, determines that shifting to the first specific game state at a high rate,
Based on that the second start region game media passes, the is shifted to a particular game state, and when it is determined that shifting to the high probability state, the first starting region game media passes in particular on the basis, it said to shift to the specific game state, and as compared with the case of determining the shifts to the high probability state, determines that shifting to the second specific game state at a low rate,
The common effect executing means, when the control to shift to the second specific game state is completed by the gaming state control means, and when the control to shift to the high probability state is performed, moves to the special gaming state when the make control has ended, perform the common effect of control to continue normal state immediately before the control to the special game state is started is performed in common as they were made,
The variable display time determining means determines the variable display time of the first identification information to be longer than the variable display time of the second identification information in the special control period .

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