JP5658787B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, when a specific display result display result of definitive identification information on the variable display unit for variably displaying the predetermined plural types of identification information that can identify each, favorable specific game state for the player It relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine to be controlled.

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

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

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

  Some gaming machines notify in advance that a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on a variable display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of notice selection tables having different setting probabilities of selection of a plurality of kinds of notice effects are provided in the ROM, and the value of the random number for the notice selection table switching determination is the switching determination value. When they match, the selection probability for selecting whether or not to execute the notice effect is controlled by switching the notice selection table to be used.

JP 2002-239122 A

  Generally, control of a gaming machine is realized by a microcomputer that executes control in accordance with a control program stored in a ROM, but the purpose of diverting the control program for performing control described in Patent Document 1 to a control program of another model, etc. Thus, if the appearance rate (selection probability) of the notice effect is to be changed, it is necessary to change all the selection probability values set in each notice selection table. Therefore, when changing the appearance rate of the notice effect, the amount of change of data (program and numerical data) stored in the ROM becomes large.

  Therefore, the present invention can easily change the appearance rate itself of the notice effect while maintaining the effect of improving the interest of the game by the notice effect by changing the selection probability of the notice effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

A variable display unit (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol, a second special symbol, and a decorative symbol) that can identify each of them. performance display device 9) to definitive identification information of the display results specific display results a predetermined (e.g., when a big hit symbol), favorable specific game state for the player (e.g., controls the jackpot gaming state) Predetermining means for determining whether or not the display result of the identification information is a specific display result before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, a step in the game control microcomputer 560) and partial) executing the processing in S61, based on the determination result of the pre-determination means, whether to execute a prediction effect to notice that you display the result of the identification information is a specific display result The notice effect determining means for determining the content of the notice effect when executing the notice effect (for example, the part of the effect control microcomputer 100 executing step S832 (see FIG. 42)) and the notice effect determining means based on the determination result, prediction effect execution means for executing a notice effect (e.g., portions for performing the processing of steps S845~S852 in effect control microcomputer 100) and a, announcement attraction determining means, the effect is produced A notice type determination data group in which a notice type determination value is assigned to each of a plurality of kinds of notice effect types (for example, the second step-up notice effect, the button notice effect, and both of them) classified in advance A random number for classification of notice classification to be compared with the classification judgment value is determined as one of a plurality of kinds. The notice effect to be executed is determined from among the notice effect determining means (for example, the part that executes step S570 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the notice effect belonging to the notice effect type determined by the notice type determining means. Including a notice determination means (for example, a portion of steps S573, S576, S579, S581, and S583 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and assigned to a plurality of kinds of notice effect types as a notice type determination data group. A plurality of advance notice type determination data groups having different ratios of the advance notice type determination values are provided (see FIG. 40), and the advance notice type determination data group for switching the advance notice type determination data group used by the advance notice type determining means according to the gaming state is provided. Data group switching means (for example, production control microcomputer 100 Comprising a portion) for performing the steps S661~S663 in, announcement attraction executing means in accordance with a predetermined order in the variable display of the identification information, the identification by changing the predetermined times the effect at a timing a predetermined information display results and the step-up announcement attraction stepwise notice this as a specific display results, specific display result display result of the identification information by executing different effect from the possible appearance effect in step-up announcement attraction of being capable of performing other system announcement attraction to notice that you become, step-up announcement attraction includes a first step-up announcement attraction, the effect different second step-up notice that the first step-up announcement attraction , announcement attraction executing means, first step-up announcement attraction and other strains notice variable display in effect and the identification information At the same time is feasible, characterized in that it does not perform the second step-up announcement attraction and other strains announcement attraction at the same time.

Step-up announcement attraction includes the step-up announcement attraction of a plurality of types, announcement attraction execution means simultaneously executes the step-up announcement attraction of a plurality of types in the variable display (e.g., in the example shown in FIG. 53, performance symbols The first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect can be executed simultaneously during the high-speed fluctuation period, as a specific example, as shown in FIGS. The notice effect A of the step-up notice effect and the notice effect X of the second step-up notice effect are started simultaneously, and then the notice effect A changes from the notice effect A to the notice effect B in the first step-up notice effect, while the second step up. In the notice effect, the notice effect X is changed to the notice effect Y, and the notice effect Y is changed to the notice effects Z and z. Even if it is configured to include a stage (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S845 to S852 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control executed after it is determined to execute a plurality of step-up notice effects at the same time). Good.

  An operation means (for example, an operation button 120) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the notice effect executing means performs the effect 1 at a predetermined timing in accordance with a predetermined order during the variable display of the identification information once. Step-up notice effect (for example, first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) for stepwise notice that the display result of the identification information may become the specific display result by changing the number of times or multiple times ) And an operation notice effect (for example, button notice effect) for notifying that the display result of the identification information may become a specific display result according to the operation of the operation means by the player, Control for changing to the next notice effect (for example, notice effect C) in spite of having reached the change timing of the notice effect in the up notice effect. If not executed, the operation notice effect is executed after the change timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 53, the notice effect C is not executed in the first step-up notice effect, and instead, the button notice of another system is executed. As a specific example, as shown in Fig. 71 and Fig. 72, when the next notice effect C is not executed even when the change timing from the notice effect B to the notice effect C is reached, The mail notice effect may be executed after the change timing (see FIGS. 71 (8-4) to 72 (8-7)).

  A variable display pattern type determination random number (for example, a variable pattern type determination random number (random 3)) is used to determine one of a plurality of variable display pattern types of identification information according to the determination result of the prior determination means. Included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determining means (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S94, S101, and S102 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display pattern type determining means. Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern for variable display of identification information from among the variable display patterns (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S99, S104, and S105 in the game control microcomputer 560). It may be.

  In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of notice type determination data groups having different ratios of the notice type determination values allocated to the plurality of notice effect types are provided as the notice type determination data group, and the gaming state In accordance with the notification type determination data group switching means for switching the notice type determination data group used by the notice type determination means, a plurality of notice effects included in the notice type are changed by changing the selection rate of the notice type. It is possible to change the appearance rate and to easily change the appearance rate of the notice effect while maintaining the effect of improving the interest of the game by the notice effect by changing the selection probability of the notice effect.

Incidentally, the step-up announcement attraction includes the step-up announcement attraction of a plurality of types, prediction effect execution unit, configured to include a step-up notice concurrent execution means for executing simultaneously steps up announcement attraction of a plurality of types in the variable display By doing so, the expectation with respect to the specific game state given to the player by the step-up notice effect can be further enhanced, and the interest of the game by the step-up notice effect can be improved.

  In addition, if the control for changing to the next notice effect is not executed even though the notice effect executing means reaches the change timing of the notice effect in the step-up notice effect, the operation notice effect is executed after the change timing. By configuring so that the step-up notice effect appears to have once ended, the other system notice effect can be started, so that the player's expectation for a specific gaming state can be regained. Can be further improved.

The notice effect execution means can simultaneously execute the first step-up notice effect and the other system notice effect during the variable display of the identification information, but simultaneously executes the second step-up notice effect and the other system notice effect. By configuring so that the notice effect that makes it difficult for the player to recognize is prevented from being executed at the same time (for example, the second step-up notice effect is different from the first step-up notice effect in other systems). It is possible to make the player easily recognize each of the notice effect (similar to the notice effect) and the notice effect (for example, the second step-up notice effect and the other system notice effect).

  Further, the variable display pattern type determining means for determining the variable display pattern type of the identification information as one of a plurality of types using a random number for determining the variable display pattern type according to the determination result of the prior determination means, and the variable display pattern The variable display pattern type selection ratio includes variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern for variable display of identification information from among the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the type determination means. By changing, the appearance rate of each production corresponding to a plurality of variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type can be changed, and the program change accompanying the change in the appearance rate can be facilitated.

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 a decoration design in case a variable display result becomes an off symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of a decoration symbol in case a variable display result turns into a jackpot symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table, the jackpot type determination table, and the probability variation end determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit hour variation pattern classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the deviation variation pattern classification judgment table It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. 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 notice classification determination table switching process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a switching table. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st notice setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd notice setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a button notice selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for selecting another notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the propriety of the combination of a 1st step-up notice, a 2nd step-up notice, a button notice, and another system liquid crystal notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the propriety of the combination of a 1st step-up notice, a 2nd step-up notice, a button notice, and another system liquid crystal notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the propriety of the combination of a 1st step-up notice, a 2nd step-up notice, a button notice, and another system liquid crystal notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the propriety of the combination of a 1st step-up notice, a 2nd step-up notice, a button notice, and another system liquid crystal notice. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of various notice effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pattern (notice pattern) which develops from step (Y) to step (Z) or (z) in the 2nd step-up notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each notice effect in a 1st step-up notice, and the content of each notice effect in a 2nd step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 1st step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 2nd step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 2nd step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 2nd step-up notice. It is a timing diagram which shows the notice timing in the specific example in which the 1st step-up notice and the 2nd step-up notice are executed simultaneously in the same period during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which the 1st step-up advance notice and the 2nd step-up advance notice are performed simultaneously in the same period during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which the 1st step-up advance notice and the 2nd step-up advance notice are performed simultaneously in the same period during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which the 1st step-up advance notice and the 2nd step-up advance notice are performed simultaneously in the same period during variable display. As the first step-up notice, the notice timing A → B → end once → D → E, without executing the notice effect as the second step-up notice, and the notice timing in a specific example of the notice effect where the other system liquid crystal notice is executed is shown. It is a timing diagram. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a notice effect in which another notice of liquid crystal notice is executed without a notice effect being executed as a second step up notice, without notice effect A → B → end once → D → E as a first step up notice is there. An explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a notice effect in which another notice of liquid crystal notice is executed without a notice effect being executed as a second step up notice, without notice effect A → B → end once → D → E as a first step up notice is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mail notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a card notice. Advance notice A → B → End → D → E as the first step-up notice, Advance notice X as the second step-up notice, Advance notice in a specific example of the notice effect executed at a later timing as the first mail notice It is a timing diagram which shows a timing. As a first step-up notice, a specific example of the notice effect A → B → end once → D → E, a notice effect X as a second step-up notice, and a notice effect executed at a later timing as a first mail notice It is explanatory drawing. As a first step-up notice, a specific example of the notice effect A → B → end once → D → E, a notice effect X as a second step-up notice, and a notice effect executed at a later timing as a first mail notice It is explanatory drawing. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is a timing diagram which shows the notice timing in the specific example of the notice effect performed by. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect performed by. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect performed by. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is a timing diagram which shows the notice timing in the specific example of the notice effect performed by. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect performed by. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect performed by. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect performed by. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect performed by. It is a timing diagram which shows the 1st modification of the execution timing of various notice effects. It is a timing diagram which shows the 2nd modification of the execution timing of various notice effects. It is a timing diagram which shows the 3rd modification of the execution timing of various notice effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the combination of a 1st step-up notice effect and a 2nd step-up notice effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is set to an open state 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 is displayed and displayed, the big winning opening that becomes 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 (the gate 32 on the right side) and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting 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 apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol on 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 controlling the transition 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, when 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 the start winning state becomes easy (high base state). 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 time-short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, by increasing the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state 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 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 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 120 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 120 is provided with a pressing operation unit that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 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 time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

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

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

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid 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 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, or the like (including a decorative pattern) 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 120 in response to a pressing operation on the operation button 120 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, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

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

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

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

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determination 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. Set to a value.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the 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.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, 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, a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that does not become a big hit may be stopped and displayed after the reach effect is executed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. 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.

  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 A11 to non-reach A14 variation patterns are prepared as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”, variation patterns of normal A21 to normal A22, super A31 to super A34, and super B31 to super B34 are prepared.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns of non-reach A11 to non-reach A14 that are not accompanied by reach effects are so-called normal variation patterns. However, a variation pattern of special effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-ream” may be used (however, the stop symbol does not become a big hit symbol). In that case, it is preferable that the non-reach A14 having a long variation time is used as a variation pattern for special effects. “Slip” is a variation in which the display symbol changes as the symbol slides after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol in, for example, two symbol display areas in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. It is a pattern. “Pseudo-continuous” is an effect in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. This is a variation pattern in which display is performed a predetermined number of times.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the variable display result becomes a big hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal A23 to normal A24, super A41 to super A44, super B41 to super B44 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns are provided.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 2: Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot) (for jackpot type judgment)
(2) Random 3: Determines the type (classification) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 4: Determine variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (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 said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 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 jackpot determination table (left column in FIG. 9 (A)) used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table (FIG. 9 (A)) used in a probability change state. (Right column). 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.

  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 judgment values, it is decided to make a big hit (normal big hit or probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big 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.

  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. When the random R value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 9B, the CPU 56 determines to make a small hit. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9B indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit.

  The small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the special winning opening is opened compared to the big win (for example, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the gaming 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.

  FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table shows that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot” based on the random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. When the value of random 2 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matching jackpot type determination value.

  In this embodiment, the same jackpot type determination table is used when the first start prize is generated and when the second start prize is generated, but the first start prize and the second start prize are determined. Different jackpot type determination tables may be used when they occur.

  Suddenly probable big hit is a big hit in which the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed to be small in the big hit gaming state (for example, two opening for 0.1 seconds), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short, and This is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to the probable change state (that is, it makes it appear as if the player suddenly entered the probable change state by doing so). In other words, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern for 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.

  In this embodiment, the determination value corresponding to the sudden probability variation big hit is set in the big hit type determination table, but the big hit type determination table is different when the first start winning is generated and when the second starting winning is generated. In the table used when the second start winning is generated, the determination value corresponding to the sudden probability change big hit may not be set. Even if the determination value is set, the number of determination values may be reduced as compared with the table used when the first start winning is generated. In the table used when the second start winning is generated, if the determination value corresponding to the sudden probability change big hit is not set or a small number of determination values are set, the probability change state (second start) The payout performance in the case where the mouth 14 is easily opened) is improved, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit hour variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, 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 as a random number for variation pattern type determination ( 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 time variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination, and the variation pattern types of normal, super α, and super β. A determination value corresponding to any of the above is set.

  FIG. 10 (A) used when the big hit type is “normal big hit” and FIG. 10 (B) used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. In the probability variation big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown, assignment of determination values to normal, super α, and super β variation pattern types is different.

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

  FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit hour variation pattern type determination table 133. The variation pattern type determination table 133 at the time of small hitting determines that the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types based on the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 3) when it is determined that a small hit is made. It is a table that is referenced to determine. The small hit hour variation pattern type determination table 133 is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 3), and any of the non-reach 2, 3 and 4 variation pattern types. A decision value corresponding to is set.

  In this embodiment, when a small hit is made, an effect based on a non-reach fluctuation pattern is executed. However, when a small hit is made, a special effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-continuous” varies. You may make it perform the production | presentation by a pattern.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is used in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, but a table different from the probability variation big variation pattern type determination table 132B is provided to In this case, a table different from the probability variation big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B may be used.

  In this embodiment, the same table is used regardless of the gaming state. However, the normal big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, the probability variation big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, and the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133 are used. For each, a separate table may be used according to the gaming state (probability change state, short time state, normal state).

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern type determination tables 134A and 134B at the time of loss stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 134A and 134B have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. The CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134A when the gaming state is the normal state, and uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134B when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. In addition, you may make it use the separate variation pattern classification judgment table at the time of a probability change state and a time-short state separately.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table 134A, a value in the range of “1” to “201” is assigned to non-reach 1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storages is “0” to “2”. In addition, values in the range of “202” to “221” are assigned to normal, values in the range of “222” to “231” are assigned to the super α, and values in the range of “232” to “241” are assigned to the super. assigned to β.

  Further, corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “3”, “4”, a value in the range of “1” to “221” is assigned to non-reach 2. Also, values in the range of “222” to “230” are assigned to normal, values in the range of “231” to “236” are assigned to the super α, and values in the range of “237” to “241” are assigned to the super. assigned to β.

  Then, the value in the range of “1” to “231” is assigned to the non-reach 3 corresponding to the case where the number of stored storage is “5” to “8”. In addition, values in the range of “232” to “234” are assigned to normal, values in the range of “235” to “238” are assigned to super α, and values in the range of “239” to “241” are assigned to super. assigned to β.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table 134B, a value in the range of “1” to “101” is assigned to non-reach 1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storages is “0” to “2”. ”To“ 201 ”are assigned to non-reach 4. In addition, values in the range of “202” to “221” are assigned to normal, values in the range of “222” to “231” are assigned to the super α, and values in the range of “232” to “241” are assigned to the super. assigned to β.

  In addition, a value in the range of “1” to “231” is assigned to the non-reach 4 corresponding to the case where the number of stored storage is “3” to “8”. In addition, values in the range of “232” to “234” are assigned to normal, values in the range of “235” to “238” are assigned to super α, and values in the range of “239” to “241” are assigned to super. assigned to β.

  By setting as shown in FIG. 11, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The rate at which the determination is made is reduced. In addition, the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol 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 this embodiment, whether or not to reach is determined by the fluctuation pattern type determination random numbers 134A and 134B at the time of deviation from the variation pattern type determination random numbers. However, reach determination random numbers are used. When the value of the random number for use coincides with a predetermined determination value, it may be determined to reach. When a variation pattern of special effects such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” is used, in the variation pattern type determination table 134A at the time of loss, the non-reach variation pattern type is changed to a variation pattern including the variation pattern of special effects. The determination value may be set separately for the type and the variation pattern type that does not include the variation pattern of the special effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the variation pattern type determination table 134 A at the time of loss, the expected number of chances for the probable variation is high (see FIGS. 10A and 10B). The number of determination values differs depending on whether the value is “0” to “2”, the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, and the number of reserved memories is “5” to “8”. In the assigned fluctuation pattern type determination table 134B, the number of reserved memories is “0” to “2” and the number of reserved memories is “5” to “8” for the variation pattern type of super β. However, the same number of determination values may be assigned to them. When assigning the same number of determination values, it is preferable that the determination values themselves are the same, and the determination values are continuously present in a common numerical range. In such a configuration, the CPU 56 only determines whether the random number value is in the numerical range regardless of the value of the reserved storage number, and whether or not the variation pattern type of the super β is obtained. Can be determined.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table 137 stored in the ROM 54. The big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137 shows that when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 4) is changed according to the change pattern type determination result. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137 is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) for each variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”. Data (decision value) corresponding to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to a certain case is set.

  FIGS. 13A and 13B 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 are used for variation pattern determination 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 table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 4).

  The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 4) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable symbol display result of the decorative pattern is “exclusion”. ”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 ”is set. In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of a random number (random 4) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. ”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 ”is set.

  FIG. 14 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. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol 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 the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

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

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

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the 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 variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols and derives and displays the display result.

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

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

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

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game and an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the jackpot game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change game.

  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 command E400 (H) is a command that is transmitted when the gaming state becomes a normal state (a state that is neither a probabilistic change state nor a short time state), and the command E401 (H) changes from a low probability state to a high probability. This command is sent when a state is reached. The command E402 (H) is a command that is transmitted when the time is short. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the command E400 (H) and the command E401 (H) each time the gaming state changes, but transmits the command every time the decoration symbol changes. May be.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the 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. 14, 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. An effect 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 an effect 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.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 first executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total reserved storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset when the big hit game or the small hit 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. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 or 8 in this example) corresponding to step S305 or 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 symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

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

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S321. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step 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). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 17A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 17A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 17A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start is determined. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 17B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 17B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  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 (big hit determination random number) and software random number 2-1 (see FIG. 10) 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 that 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). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  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. 10) 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.

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

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 17A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 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 (step S61). The jackpot determination module compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 9A) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining whether to hit a jackpot or a small hit if they match. It is. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely 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, 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 (probability big hit or normal 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 a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, determined to be a normal big hit, and reset in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (step S62). If they match, a small hit flag is set (step S63). Then, the process proceeds to step S75. If it does not coincide with the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9C is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value ("normal big hit", "probability big hit" or "sudden probability big hit") corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2-1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area is the big hit type (Step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” which becomes a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” which is the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7” that becomes a big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” which becomes the two round big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “3” or “7” 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. 20 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 S90A).

  When the big hit flag is set, either of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the gaming state. Is selected (step S91). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  When the small hit flag is set, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133 is selected as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (steps S90B and S92). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern type determination tables 134A and 134B (see FIG. 11) at the time of loss (step S93). When the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134A is selected, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134B is selected. Further, the CPU 56 reads out random 3 from the storage area, and matches the value of random 3 in the area corresponding to the total number of pending storages (the value of the total pending storage number counter) in the variation pattern type determination tables 134A and 134B. The variation pattern type corresponding to the value is determined (step S94).

  Then, the CPU 56 also reads a random 4 value from the storage area (step S95). When it is decided to reach (when the reach variation pattern type is selected), a table (normal, normal) corresponding to the variation pattern type in the deviation variation pattern determination table (reach) 138B (see FIG. 13B). When the super α or super β portion is selected (steps S96 and S97) and it is decided not to reach (when the non-reach variation pattern type is selected), the deviation variation pattern determination table (non-reach) A table (non-reach 1, non-reach 2 or non-reach 3 portion) corresponding to the variation pattern type in 138A (see FIG. 13A) is selected (step S98). Then, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the selected table based on the value of random 4 (step S99). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S106.

  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, a variation pattern type corresponding to a value that matches random 3 in the determination values set in the big hit time fluctuation pattern type determination table or the small hit time fluctuation pattern type determination table selected in the process of step S91 or step S92 is displayed. Determine (step S102). Further, a table (normal, super α or super β portion) corresponding to the variation pattern type in the big hit variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) or a table corresponding to the variation pattern type in the small hit variation pattern determination table (non-reach 2). , 3 and 4) are selected (step S103).

  In this embodiment, as the small hit variation pattern determination table, a part of the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13B is used. However, a small hit variation pattern determination table may be provided separately. In that case, a variation pattern that is not selected at the time of losing may be set in the small hit variation pattern determination table.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 4 from the storage area (step S104), and determines a variation pattern corresponding to a value that matches the value of random 4 in the determination value set in the table selected in the process of step S103 ( Step S105). Then, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S <b> 106, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  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 S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (refer to FIG. 14) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of step S116, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, control for transmitting a display result 1 designation command is performed (step S118).

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). 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 S120).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step 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. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets 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). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (step S134), and performs control to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). Also, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times for normal big hit and probable big hit (15 round big hit), 2 times for sudden big change big hit (2 round 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 S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S140). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset (step S142A). Moreover, control which transmits a normal state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control is performed (step S142B). And it is confirmed whether the small hit flag is set (step S143). If the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S144). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (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 release pre-processing (step S308) (step S147). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

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

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

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415).

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

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

  When the value of the big 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). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, it may be shorter than 15R big hit.

  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. 27 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 or the like is performed (step S152). In the process of step S152, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end 2 designation command if it is a probable big hit, and if it is a sudden probable big hit, sends a small hit / sudden probable big hit end designation command. If not, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted. 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, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, it is confirmed 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 a probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot (step S158).

  If the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state (step S161). Moreover, control which transmits a high probability state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S160). Then, the process proceeds to step S162. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a time-short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S161). Then, the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S162). Then, for example, 100 is set in the time reduction counter (step S163). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S164).

  Although the timers and flags to be handled are different, the small hit pre-opening process in step S308 is the same as the big hit pre-opening process in step S305. This is the same processing as the processing, and the small hitting end pre-processing in step S310 is similar to the big hitting end processing in step S307.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 28 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 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S707.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a hold storage 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.

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

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

  As the command reception buffer, for example, a command reception buffer in a ring buffer format 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 stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 14) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (step S625), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S627), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S629), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S630).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command (step S643), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S644).

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

  If the received effect control command is a high probability state designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 sets the high probability state flag and resets the time reduction state flag (step S652). Further, a notice type determination table switching process is executed (step S653). The notice type determination table will be described later.

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 resets the high probability state flag and sets the time reduction state flag (step S655). Further, a notice type determination table switching process is executed (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 resets the high probability state flag and the time-short state flag (step S658). Further, a notice type determination table switching process is executed (step S659).

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

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 32, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, and random number SR2 for switching the notice type determination table. , Random number SR3 for determining the notice type, random number SR4-1 for determining the notice effect, random number SR4-2 for determining the first step-up notice, random number SR4-3 for determining the frame notice, random number SR4- for determining the mini character notice 4. Use random number SR4-5 for determining other system liquid crystal notice. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR3 for determining the notice type determines whether the type of the notice effect is the second step-up notice effect, the button notice effect, or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect. It is a random number used for. The random number SR4-1 for determining the notice effect is a random number used for determining the notice effect according to the type of the notice effect determined using the random number SR3. For example, when the second step-up notice effect is determined as the type of the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the random number SR4-1 to determine the content of the second step-up notice effect (presence / absence / effect mode). . When the button notice effect is determined as the type of the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the random number SR4-1 to indicate the content of the button notice effect (presence / email notice effect or card notice effect / effect mode). decide. Further, for example, when both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect are determined as the types of the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the random number SR4-1 to describe the contents of the second step-up notice effect. (Presence / absence / effect mode) and the content of button notification effect (presence / absence / mail notification effect or card notification effect / effect mode) are determined.

  Random number SR4-2 for determining the first step-up notice is a random number used to determine the content (presence / absence / effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect. The frame notice determination random number SR4-3 is a random number used for determining the contents (presence / absence / effect mode) of the frame notice effect. The random number SR4-4 for determining the mini character notice is a random number used for determining the content (presence / absence / effect mode) of the mini character notice effect. The random number SR4-5 for other system notice determination is a random number used to determine the contents (presence / absence / effect mode) of the other system notice effect. The contents of each notice effect will be described later.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are 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 jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 34 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, 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. 35 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S830). Further, the display result of the decorative symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display specific designation command) (step S831). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for determining and setting the content of the notice effect (step S832). The details of the notice effect setting process will be described later.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the type of the notice effect and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S833).

  FIG. 36 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. 36, when the received display result specifying command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result specifying command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses an odd symbol (probability variable) as a stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, random numbers (SR1-1 to 1-3) for determining stop symbols, and generates a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Use to determine the stop symbol for the decorative symbol. 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.

  FIG. 37 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. 37 is prepared according to each effect control pattern. 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. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 38, 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 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S834). Further, the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, various lamps as the effect part) is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) (step S835). , S836). 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.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S837). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S838). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S839).

  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. 39 is a flowchart showing the notice type determination table switching process in steps S653, S656, and S659 shown in FIG. In the notice type determination table switching process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number SR2 for changing the notice type determination table (step S661). Then, the notice type determination table corresponding to the switching determination value that matches the value of the random number SR2 in the switching table (see FIG. 41) is selected (step S662). Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores information indicating the selected notice type determination table in the RAM (step S663).

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice type determination table stored in the ROM. In the example illustrated in FIG. 40, there are six types of tables, distribution A to distribution F, as the notice type determination table. In this embodiment, in each of the notice type determination tables, a determination value corresponding to being determined as the second step-up notice effect as the type of the notice effect, and a button notice effect as the type of the notice effect are determined. And a determination value corresponding to the determination of both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect as the type of the notice effect. In FIG. 40, not the determination value itself but the ratio of the number of determination values is described. In addition, as shown in FIG. 40, in the six types of distribution A to distribution F, there are a plurality of types of notice effect types (in this example, the second step-up notice effect, the button notice effect, both of them). The ratios of the assigned notice type judgment values are different from each other. Further, in this embodiment, the determination values in the distribution A to distribution F tables are centrally set in the ROM for each of the distribution A to distribution F. That is, it is set to a continuous address. All of the distributions A to F are centrally set in the ROM. That is, for example, the next address of the determination value in distribution A is the start address of distribution B, and the next address of the determination value in distribution B is the start address of distribution C (distribution D˜). The same applies to F). However, the start addresses of distribution A to distribution F may be separated. For example, the next address of the determination value in distribution A does not become the start address of distribution B, but the start address of distribution B is an address away from the final address of the determination value in distribution A. This is the case. In addition, regarding each of distribution A to distribution F, it is not essential that the determination value is set to a continuous address, and it may be stored as a data group that is set to a jump address.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a switching table stored in the ROM. In the example shown in FIG. 41, as a switching table, a switching table used when shifting to the high probability state (switching table used in the process of step S653) and a switching table used when shifting to the time reduction state. There are (a switching table used in the process of step S656) and a switching table used when shifting to the normal state (a switching table used in the process of step S659).

  In each switching table, a switching determination value that is compared with the random number SR2 for switching the notice type determination table and that corresponds to any of the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 40 is set. . In FIG. 41, the ratio of the number of switching determination values is described instead of the switching determination value itself.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes the processing shown in FIG. 39, so that the notice type determination table to be used is switched every time the gaming state is changed. However, the same notice type determination table may be selected before and after the change, and in this case, the notice type determination table cannot be switched.

  In this embodiment, the notice type determination table switching process is executed when the game state is changed, but the notice type determination table is updated based on the fact that other conditions other than the change of the game state are satisfied. The switching process may be executed. As other conditions, for example, there are conditions for changing the production mode that are changed regardless of the change in the game state.

  42 and 43 are flowcharts showing the notice effect setting process in step S832. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 uses the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 40 based on the random number SR3 for determining the notice type to determine whether the notice effect type is the second step-up notice effect. It is determined whether a button notice effect (specifically, an e-mail notice effect and a card notice effect to be described later) or both a second step-up notice effect and a button notice effect (step S570). In the process of step S570, the CPU 101 for effect control corresponds to the information selected in the process of step S662 (see FIG. 39) and stored in the RAM in the process of step S663 (information indicating the notice type determination table to be used). Use the notice type determination table.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect are both notice effects performed at the top of the screen. Therefore, in step S570, it may be determined whether the type of the notice effect is the second step-up notice effect or the button notice effect. As such, in particular, when there is a notice effect that has the same screen position (or uses the same role) for executing the notice, it is configured to determine which of them is executed as the notice type. It is possible to prevent the execution positions (or objects) on the notice effect screen from overlapping.

  In this embodiment, first, in step S570, it is determined whether the type of the notice effect is the second step up notice effect, the button notice effect, or both the second step up notice effect and the button notice effect. After that, in steps S573, S576, S579, and S581, which will be described later, the mode of the second step-up notice effect is determined using the second notice setting table shown in FIG. A case will be described in which, in S583, the mode of the button notice effect is determined using the button notice setting table shown in FIG. In addition, in the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 40, in addition to the second step-up notice effect, the button notice effect, and both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect, the decision value is assigned without the notice effect. In step S570, it is determined whether the type of the notice effect is the second step up notice effect, the button notice effect, or both the second step up notice effect and the button notice effect. The presence / absence of the performance itself may also be determined. In the second notice setting table shown in FIG. 45 and the button notice setting table shown in FIG. 46, a determination value is not assigned without a notice effect. In steps S573, S576, S579, S581, and S583 to be described later, the second step is performed. Only the aspect of the up notice effect or the form of the button notice effect may be determined. With such a configuration, the appearance rate of the notice effect can be adjusted only by changing the setting of the notice type determination table, so the adjustment of the appearance rate of the notice effect can be simplified.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern) has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (step S571). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received is determined by, for example, data stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. If it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach shift pattern is received (Y in step S571), the first step up is performed using the first advance setting table for non-reach shift shown in the upper left of FIG. The content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the notice effect is determined (step S572).

  In this embodiment, the step-up notice effect is a notice effect (preliminary notice from the first stage to a plurality of stages) at a predetermined timing in accordance with a predetermined order during a single change of symbol (variable display). This refers to a notice effect that informs the player in stages that there is a possibility of a big hit by changing (developing) one or more times. In this embodiment, the player is notified that the probability of a big hit is higher as the number of times of changing the notice effect increases (the more the notice effect is executed in multiple stages). Note that the step-up notice effect may end without the first notice effect changing.

  Note that the step-up notice effect may be such that the shape or color of one character changes, and it can be recognized that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, etc.) has changed stepwise from the viewpoint of the player. If it is something, it can be said to be a “step-up notice”.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later (see FIG. 57, etc.), the content of the first step-up notice effect is that characters (human characters) appear in stages at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is directed to go. Detailed contents of the first step-up notice effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first non-reach off notice setting table shown in the upper left of FIG. 44, the notice effect “None”, the effect form in which only the notice effect A is executed (the development pattern of “A”), and the notice effect A are executed. An effect mode (the development pattern of “A → B”) in which the notice effect B is executed after that, and an effect mode in which the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, and then the notice effect C is executed ( “A → B → C” development pattern) and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are executed in order (“A → B → C → D”). Development pattern), and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice pattern B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect E are executed in order (an extension pattern “A → B → C → D → E”). ), After the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, WARNING effect D, effect manner prediction effect e is sequentially executed (development patterns of "A → B → C → D → e") are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. The numbers shown in “Allocation” indicate the number of determination values assigned to each effect mode. The same applies to the other tables (FIGS. 45 to 47).

  44, in the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 44, “A → B → C”, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → D → E”, No determination value is assigned to “A → B → C → D → e” (the number of determination values is 0). This is because when a reach does not occur, a notice effect more than the notice effect C does not appear, that is, when an effect more than the notice effect C appears, the occurrence of reach is determined.

  In step S572, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the first step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S570 is the second step-up notice effect (or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect) (step). S572A). If the type of the notice effect is the second step up notice effect (or both the second step up notice effect and the button notice effect), the second notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 45 is used. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the second step-up notice production are determined (step S573).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later (see FIG. 58, FIG. 60, etc.), the content of the second step-up notice effect changes step by step (development, conversion) the background image of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It will be a production that will let you. Detailed contents of the second step-up notice effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the second notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 45, the notice effect “None”, the effect mode in which only the notice effect X is executed (the development pattern of “X”), and the notice effect X are executed. An effect mode (the development pattern of “X → Y”) in which the notice effect Y is executed after that, and an effect mode in which the notice effect Y is executed after the notice effect X is executed, and then the notice effect Z is executed ( “X → Y → Z”), and after the notice effect X is executed, the notice effect Y is executed, and then the notice effect z is executed (the development pattern “X → Y → z”). ) And are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S573, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “X”, “X → Y”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In step S571, when it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach deviation variation pattern has not been received (N in step S571), the normal reach CPU 101 has received a command corresponding to the deviation variation pattern. Whether or not (step S574). When it is determined that the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach deviation has been received (Y in step S574), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect are determined (step S575).

  In the first notice setting table for the non-normal reach shown in the upper right of FIG. 44, the notice effect “None”, the effect form (only the development pattern “A”) executed only for the notice effect A, and the notice effect A are executed. The effect mode in which the notice effect B is executed (the development pattern of “A → B”) and the effect state in which the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, and then the notice effect C is executed (“ A development pattern of “A → B → C → D”), and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are executed in order (the development of “A → B → C → D”). Pattern) and an effect mode in which the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect E are sequentially executed after the notice effect A is executed (the development pattern of “A → B → C → D → E”). After the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B and the notice performance C, notice effect D, notice effect e are executed in order (the development pattern of “A → B → C → D → e”), and notice effect B is executed after notice effect A is executed. The notice mode C is temporarily terminated without being executed, and then the notice effect D is executed (the development pattern of “A → B → temporarily end → D”) and the notice effect after the notice effect A is executed. Although the effect B is executed, the notice effect C is temporarily ended without being executed, and then the notice effect D and the notice effect E are executed in order (“A → B → temporarily end → D → E”). Development pattern) and the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, but the notice effect C is temporarily ended without being executed, and then the notice effect D and the notice effect E are executed in order. (Development pattern of “A → B → End → D → E”) After that, the notice effect B is executed, but the notice effect C is temporarily ended without being executed, and then the notice effect D and the notice effect e are sequentially executed (“A → B → end once → D”). → "e" development pattern). A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  44. In the first notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 44, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → D → E”, “A → B → C → D → e ”,“ A → B → Temporary End → D ”,“ A → B → Temporary End → D → E ”, and“ A → B → Temporary End → D → e ”are not assigned. The number of values is 0). This is for the purpose of determining the occurrence of super reach when an effect greater than the notice effect D appears.

  In step S575, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the first step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S570 is the second step-up notice effect (or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect) (step). S575A). If the type of the notice effect is the second step up notice effect (or both the second step up notice effect and the button notice effect), the second reach setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 45 is used. The content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the second step-up notice effect is determined (step S576).

  In the second notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 45, the notice effect “None”, the effect mode in which only the notice effect X is executed (the development pattern of “X”), and the notice effect X are executed. From which the notice effect Y is executed (the development pattern “X → Y”), and the notice effect Y is executed after the notice effect X is executed, and then the notice effect Z is executed (“ X → Y → Z ”), and after the notice effect X is executed, the notice effect Y is executed, and then the notice effect z is executed (the development pattern“ X → Y → z ”). Then, after the notice effect X is executed, the notice effect Y is temporarily ended without being executed, and then the notice effect Z is executed (the development pattern “X → temporarily end → Z”) is set. ing. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S576, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “X”, “X → Y”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In step S574, when it is determined that the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of deviation from the normal reach has not been received (N in step S574), the CPU 101 for effect control has received a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of deviation from the super reach. Whether or not (step S577). If it is determined that a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation has been received (Y in step S577), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. Then, the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect is determined (step S578).

  44. In the first advance notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 44, an effect mode having the same contents as the first advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 44 is set. Each number is assigned a judgment value.

  In step S578, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-2 for determining the first step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S570 is the second step-up notice effect (or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect) (step). S578A). If the type of the notice effect is the second step-up notice effect (or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect), the second reach setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 45 is used. Then, the content (presence / absence, production mode) of the second step-up notice production is determined (step S579).

  In the second advance notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 45, the production mode having the same contents as the second advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 45 is set. Each number is assigned a judgment value.

  In step S579, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “X”, “X → Y”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  If it is determined in step S577 that the effect control CPU 101 has not received a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of deviation from super reach (N in step S577), it is determined that the command corresponding to the big hit fluctuation pattern has been received. The contents of the first step-up notice effect (presence / absence, effect mode) are determined using the first jackpot setting table for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. 44 (step S580).

  In the first jackpot setting table for big hits shown in the lower right of FIG. 44, the production mode having the same contents as the first notice setting tables for normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper right and lower left of FIG. 44 is set. A predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each production mode.

  In step S580, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the first step-up notice determination random number SR4-2, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S570 is the second step-up notice effect (or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect) (step). S580A). If the type of the notice effect is the second step up notice effect (or both the second step up notice effect and the button notice effect), the second notice setting table for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. 45 is used. The content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the second step-up notice effect is determined (step S581).

  In the second jackpot setting table for big hits shown in the lower right of FIG. 45, the production mode having the same contents as the second notice setting table for normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper right and lower left of FIG. 45 is set. A predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each production mode.

  In step S581, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “X”, “X → Y”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In this embodiment, the presence / absence of the step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) and the effect mode are determined in the same notice setting table (first notice setting table, The second notice setting table) is used. However, the same notice setting table is not used for all types of jackpots, but a notice setting table is used for each of the normal jackpots, probability variation big hits, sudden probability variation big hits and small hits, and the notice setting table corresponding to the jackpot type is used. The presence / absence of the step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) and the effect mode may be determined. In this case, by changing the distribution of the judgment value for the notice effect in each notice setting table, the execution rate of the step-up notice and the appearance ratio of the effect mode can be made different according to the type of the big hit. For example, the probability variation big hit is compared to the normal big hit, and a table is set so that a pattern that continues to be stepped up, such as a production mode of “A → B → C → D → e” and a production mode of “Temporary → Resume”, can be selected. By setting, the interest can be further improved. In addition, by setting the table so that “Simply End → Resurrection” is selected for Sudden Probability Big Hit and Small Hit, for example, “Some Time End → Resurrection” is not selected for Small Hit, Even if the game is in a similar or identical manner and the game state is suddenly indistinguishable between the probable big hit and the small win (the game state in which the probable state is indistinguishable), the notice effect is produced. In this aspect, it is possible to determine whether a sudden big hit or a small win has occurred suddenly, so that the gameability can be improved.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S570 is a button notice effect (or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect) (step S582A). If the type of the notice effect is the button notice effect (or both the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 uses the button notice setting table shown in FIG. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) are determined (step S583). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The contents of the button notice effect are determined using the button notice setting table, and the contents of the button notice effect are determined using the button notice setting table for the big hit when the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the button notice effect is not a step-up notice effect, but the possibility of a big hit by displaying a predetermined image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in response to the pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player. It is an effect to notify that there is. That is, the button notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (not a notice effect that changes (develops) one or more times stepwise in accordance with the operation of the operation button 120). Detailed contents of the button notice effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the button notice setting table shown in FIG. 46, the notice effect “none”, the effect form in which the first mail notice effect (the mail notice effect in the first stage of opening the mail) is executed at the early timing, and the first mail at the later timing. An effect mode in which a notice effect (e-mail notice effect) is executed, an effect mode in which a second e-mail notice effect (e-mail notification effect in two stages of opening an email) is executed at an early timing, and a second e-mail notice effect at a later time An effect form in which (mail notice effect) is executed, an effect form in which a card notice effect (notice effect in which a card appears) is executed at an early timing, and an effect aspect in which a card notice effect is executed at a later timing are set. Has been. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S583, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-1 for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the button notice setting table. Then, the notice effect assigned to the determination value that matches the random value (“none”, “early timing in the first mail notice”, “late time in the first mail notice”, “early timing in the second mail notice”, The presence / absence of the button notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on “slow timing in the second mail notice”, “early timing in the card notice”, “late timing in the card notice”).

  In addition, the content of the button notice effect is determined by using the same big hit button notice setting table at the time of big hit. A button notice setting table may be provided, and the contents of the button notice effect may be determined using a table corresponding to the type of jackpot. In this case, by changing the distribution value of each table according to the type of jackpot, the execution ratio of the button notice effect and the appearance ratio of the effect mode can be changed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence or absence of a frame (lamp) notice effect using the frame (lamp) notice setting table shown in FIG. 47 (step S584). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the frame notice effect are determined using the frame notice setting table, and the contents of the frame notice effect are determined using the frame notice setting table for big hits in the case of a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the frame (lamp) notice effect is not a step-up notice effect but an effect that notifies that there is a possibility of a big hit by lighting the frame lamp 28 with a predetermined lighting pattern. In other words, the frame (lamp) notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (not a notice effect that changes (develops) the lighting pattern step by step once or a plurality of times). The specific contents of the frame notice effect will be omitted.

  The frame notice setting table shown in FIG. 47 is provided with a table at the time of losing and a table at the time of big hit. In each frame notice setting table, a notice effect “none” and a frame notice effect “execution” are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “none” and “execution”, respectively. Note that the determination value is set so that the execution probability of the frame advance notice effect is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss.

  In step S584, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-3 for frame notice determination, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the frame notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the frame notice effect is determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “execute”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of the mini character notice effect using the mini character notice setting table shown in FIG. 47 (step S585). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The content (presence / absence, production mode) of the mini character notice effect is determined using the mini character notice setting table, and the content of the mini character notice effect is determined using the mini character notice setting table for the big hit when the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the mini-character notice effect is not a step-up notice effect, but a mini-character (image of a character with a small size) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that there is a possibility of a big hit. Production. That is, the mini character notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (not a notice effect that changes (develops) a mini character step by step once or a plurality of times).

  The mini character notice setting table shown in FIG. 47 is provided with a table for a loss and a table for a big hit. In each mini character notice setting table, the notice effect “none” and the mini character notice effect “execution” are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “none” and “execution”, respectively. Note that the determination value is set so that the execution probability of the mini character notice notice effect is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss.

  In step S585, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-4 for determining the mini character notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the mini character notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the mini character notice effect is determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “execute”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  Note that a plurality of types of mini character notice effects are provided, and when mini character notice execution (mini character appearance) is decided, it may be determined which mini character appears. A character that can appear only at the time of a big hit may be set as the type of mini character. In addition to the jackpot notice, the mini character is a notice that suggests whether it will be a big hit with probability fluctuation at the time of the jackpot, a notice that suggests whether the change will reach, a notice that suggests whether to become super reach, It is equipped with a mini character notice of multiple systems with different targets to be notified, such as a notice suggesting whether a pseudo-ream or a slide effect will occur, and each system is selected based on the determination result of the big hit determination and the contents of the variation pattern You may do it.

  In this embodiment, the allocation value in the table is changed for the case of loss and the case of big hit. However, the big change is also used for the probability variation big hit, normal big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, and small hit. There may be provided mini-character notice determination tables having different minute values, and the appearance and type of mini-characters may be selected based on these tables. In this case, when a plurality of mini-characters are provided, a table may be provided for each system, and the appearance of each mini-character of the plurality of systems may be selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the other system liquid crystal notice setting table shown in FIG. 47 to determine whether or not there is another system liquid crystal notice effect (notice effect of another system different from other notices such as step-up notice and button notice). Determination is made (step S587). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The other system liquid crystal notice setting table is used to determine the content (presence / absence, production mode) of the other system liquid crystal notice setting. When the big hit, the other system liquid crystal notice setting table for the big hit is used. Determine the content.

  In this embodiment, the other system liquid crystal notice effect is not a step-up notice effect, but a predetermined image (an image of a character appearing in a step-up notice or an image displayed as a button notice, on the display screen of the effect display device 9). This is an effect of notifying that there is a possibility of a big hit by displaying an image different from the image of the mini character) at a predetermined timing. That is, the other system liquid crystal notice effect is not a notice effect that changes a predetermined image once or a plurality of times on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The specific contents of the other system liquid crystal notice effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The other-system liquid crystal notice setting table shown in FIG. 47 is provided with a table at the time of losing and a table at the time of big hit. In each other system liquid crystal notice setting table, the notice effect “none” and the other system liquid crystal notice effect “execution” are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to “none” and “execution”, respectively. It should be noted that the determination value is set so that the probability of execution of the other system liquid crystal notice announcement effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

  In step S587, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number SR4-5 for determining the other system liquid crystal notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the other system liquid crystal notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the other-system liquid crystal notice effect is determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “execute”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the separately determined first step-up notice effect and second step-up notice effect can be combined (step S588).

  Specifically, combinations shown in FIGS. 48 to 51 are conceivable as combinations of the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect. 48 to 51 are explanatory diagrams showing the combination of the first step-up notice, the second step-up notice, the button notice, and the other system liquid crystal notice.

  In this embodiment, as the first step-up notice effect effect form (development pattern), an effect form in which the notice effect changes twice (development in two stages) (an effect aspect of “A → B → C” or more) is executed. When this is done, the presentation mode ("X-> Y-> Z" or "X-> Y-> z") in which the previous-stage announcement changes twice (development in two stages) is performed as the second-step-up announcement production mode (development pattern). Is not executed. That is, an effect mode of “A → B → C” or more in the first step-up notice effect and an effect form “X → Y → Z” or “X → Y → z” in the second step-up notice effect are executed simultaneously. Is prohibited. This is because, in this embodiment, when “X → Y → Z” or “X → Y → z” is executed as the production mode of the second step-up notice effect, for example, (3-8) in FIG. As shown in (3-11) of FIG. 64, since the background image representing the second step-up notice effect is expanded to the entire area of the display screen of the effect display device 9, this is displayed. At this time, the notice effect “C” of the first step-up notice effect executed at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 cannot be executed (a character corresponding to the notice effect C may appear on the display screen). It is not possible. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 49, when an effect mode of “A → B → C” or more is determined as the effect mode of the first step-up notice effect, “X → The production mode of “Y → Z” or “X → Y → z” must not be determined.

  Therefore, the first aspect of the advance notice of the step-up notice is “A → B → C” or higher (“A → B → C”, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → D → E”). ”“ A → B → C → D → e ”), and when the effect modes“ X → Y → Z ”and“ X → Y → z ”are determined as the effect modes of the second step-up notice effect, As shown in FIG. 49, it is determined that the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect cannot be combined (N in step S588). And the process which changes (rewrites) the production | generation aspect of 2nd step-up notice effect to "X-> Y" which lowered step up by one step, for example is performed (step S589). When the production mode of “X → Y → Z” or “X → Y → z” is determined as the production mode of the second step-up notice effect, the production mode of the first step-up notice effect is, for example, step You may make it perform the process which changes (rewrites) to the production | generation aspect "A-> B" which lowered up one step or more.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid duplication of two step-up notice effects executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and notice by executing two notice effects simultaneously on the display screen. Display complexity can be avoided.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as an effect mode of the first step-up notice effect, “A → B → temporary termination → D”, “A → B → temporary termination → D → E”, “A → B → temporary termination”. The production mode of “→ D → e” can be determined. In such an effect mode, after the notice effect B is executed, it is presumed that the step-up notice is once ended, and then the notice effect D is executed to make it appear that the step-up notice has been restored. Here, after the step-up notice is presumed to end, the notice effect D is executed when the notice effect Z or z of the second step-up notice effect is executed, and the step-up notice is restored. It is effective to show it. It is possible to effectively improve the player's expectation by linking the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect. Therefore, as the production mode of the first step-up notice effect, “A → B → temporary termination → D”, “A → B → temporary termination → D → E”, “A → B → temporary termination → D → e”. When the production mode is determined, as shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, in step S588, the production mode of the second step-up notice production (“X → Y → Z”, “X → Y → z”) and Are determined to be possible, and it is determined that the combination with the production mode of the second step-up notice effect (“none”, “X only”, “X → Y”) is impossible. When it is determined that the combination is impossible (N in step S588), the effect mode of the second step-up notice effect is changed to, for example, “X → Y → Z” in which the step-up is increased by one or more steps (rewrite). ) The process is executed (step S589). Even if it is determined that the combination is impossible, it is confirmed whether any other notice effect (button notice (slow timing) or other system liquid crystal notice) is executed. When the notice effect is executed, the process of changing the effect mode of the second step-up notice effect is not executed. After pretending that the step-up notice is once completed, the notice effect D is executed when another notice effect (button notice (late timing) or other system liquid crystal notice) is executed, and the step-up notice is restored. This is to make it look like.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect mode of “X → temporarily end → Z” can be determined as the effect mode of the second step-up notice effect. In such an effect mode, after the notice effect X is executed, it is presumed that the step-up notice has once ended, and then the notice effect Z is executed to make it appear that the step-up notice has been restored. Here, after the step-up notice is presumed to end, the notice effect D is executed when the notice effect B of the first step-up notice effect is executed, and the step-up notice is revived. Is effective. It is possible to effectively improve the player's expectation by linking the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect. Accordingly, when an effect mode of “X → temporarily end → Z” is determined as the effect mode of the second step-up notice effect, as shown in FIG. 51, the effect of the first step-up notice effect is shown in step S588. It is determined that only the combination of “A → B” is possible as an aspect, and it is determined that the combination with other effects is impossible. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 51, when the production mode of “X → temporarily end → Z” is determined as the production mode of the second step-up notice effect, the production mode of the first step-up notice production is “ It is determined that a combination with an effect mode (such as “A → B → temporarily end → D”) that is once finished is also impossible. When it is determined that the combination is impossible (N in step S588), a process of changing (rewriting) the effect mode of the first step-up notice effect to “A → B” is executed (step S589).

  In this embodiment, when an effect aspect in which the notice effect changes twice or more (develops two or more stages) is executed as an effect aspect (development pattern) of the first step-up notice effect, that is, “A → When a production mode of “B → C” or more is executed, reach (normal reach, super reach) is always generated. Therefore, in the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation in the upper left of FIG. For this reason, when reach does not occur (when a non-reach deviation variation pattern command is received), the reach confirmation effect mode (“A → B → C” “A → B → C → D ”,“ A → B → C → D → E ”,“ A → B → C → D → e ”) are not always determined.

  44. In the first notice setting table shown at the upper left of FIG. 44, the reach confirmation effect modes (“A → B → C”, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → D → E”, “A” → B → C → D → e ”)), it is impossible to combine the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect in step S588 (reaching confirmation effect). It is determined that the execution of the aspect is impossible. In this case, in step S589, a process of changing (rewriting) the effect mode of the first step-up notice effect to an effect mode (for example, “A → B”) that is not reach determination is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when an effect mode in which the notice effect changes three times or more (development of three or more stages) is executed as the effect mode (development pattern) of the first step-up notice effect, that is, “A → Super-reach always occurs when a production mode of “B → C → D” or more or “A → B → temporarily end → D” or more is executed. Accordingly, in the first notice setting table for normal reach deviation in the upper right of FIG. 44, determination values are assigned to the production modes of “A → B → C → D” and “A → B → temporarily end → D” or more. Not. For this reason, when super reach does not occur (when a normal reach deviation variation pattern command is received), the reach confirmation effect mode (“A → B → C → D”, “ "A-> B-> C-> D-> E" "A-> B-> C-> D-> e" "A-> B-> End once-> D" "A-> B-> End once-> D-> E" "A-> B-> End once → D → e ”) is not always determined.

  In the first notice setting table shown in the upper right of FIG. 44, the super-reach determination effect modes (“A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → D → E”, “A → B → C → D”). → e ”,“ A → B → temporary → D ”,“ A → B → temporary termination → D → E ”,“ A → B → temporary termination → D → e ”)). In step S588, it is determined that the combination of the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect cannot be performed (the execution of the super reach determination effect mode is impossible). In this case, in step S589, a process of changing (rewriting) the effect mode of the first step-up notice effect to an effect mode (for example, “A → B → C”) that is not super reach determination is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 combines a step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) and a button notice effect, and a step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, first It is determined whether or not the combination of the two-step-up notice effect) and the other system liquid crystal notice effect is possible (step S590). In this embodiment, the first step-up notice effect, the second step-up notice effect, the button notice effect, and the other system liquid crystal notice effect are all executed on the liquid crystal screen of the effect display device 9, so the step up This is because the notice effect and other notice effects (button notice effect, other system liquid crystal notice effect) may not be executed at the same time.

  As shown in FIGS. 48 to 51, the button notice effect (mail notice effect, card notice effect) executed at an early timing is combined with any effect form in the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect. Is possible. On the other hand, button notice effects (mail notice effects, card notice effects) executed at a later timing can be combined with any effect mode for the first step-up notice effect, but for the second step-up notice effect, “ The combination of “X → Y → Z” and “X → Y → z” is not possible. Since the timing at which the button notice effect is executed and the timing at which the notice effect Z or z at which the notice image is displayed in full screen are overlapped, the button notice effect and the notice effect Z or z are executed simultaneously. It is because it is not possible. When it is determined that the combination is impossible (N in step S591), a process of changing (rewriting) the effect mode of the button notice effect at the later timing to the effect mode of the button notice effect at the earlier timing is executed (rewrite). Step S592).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 48 to 51, the other system liquid crystal notice effect is an effect mode (“A → B → C”, “A → B → C →”) for executing the notice effect C for the first step-up notice effect. D ”,“ A → B → C → D → E ”,“ A → B → C → D → e ”) is impossible, and for the second step-up notice effect, the notice effect Z or z is executed. Combination with the production mode (“X → Y → Z”, “X → Y → z”, “X → temporarily end → Z”) is impossible. The timing at which the other-line notice announcement effect (see FIGS. 67 (5-5) and (5-6)) in which the notice image is displayed on the full screen overlaps with the timing at which the notice effect C is executed, and the notice image is displayed. Since the timing at which the other-line notice announcement effect for full screen display is executed overlaps with the timing at which the notice effect Z or z at which the notice image becomes full-screen display is performed, the other-system liquid crystal notice effect and the notice effect C This is because the other system liquid crystal notice effect and the notice effect Z or z cannot be executed simultaneously. If it is determined that the combination is impossible (N in step S591), for example, the effect mode of the other system liquid crystal notice effect is changed so as not to be executed, or the notice effect C and the notice effects Z and z are not executed. A change (rewrite) process is executed (step S592).

  As described above, in this embodiment, after pretending that the step-up notice is once completed, either the button notice (late mail notice or card notice) or another system liquid crystal notice is executed. It is effective to show the step-up notice as if the notice effect D is executed at that time. A player's expectation can be effectively improved by linking such first step-up notice effect and other notice effects (button notice effect, other system liquid crystal notice effect).

  In such a case, as an effect form of the first step-up notice effect, an effect form in which the step-up notice is temporarily ended (that is, “A → B → temporary end → D”, “A → B → temporary end → D → E”). ”,“ A → B → End once → D → e ”) is determined, at least the second step-up notice effect Z, z, the button notice effect (late timing) or another system One of the LCD notice effects needs to be determined. In the process of step S589, an effect mode in which the step-up notice is temporarily ended is determined as the first step-up notice effect, and the notice effect Z, z of the second step-up notice effect, the button notice effect (late timing), or others. When any of the system liquid crystal notice effects has not been determined, the effect mode of the second step-up notice effect is changed to, for example, “X → Y → Z”, but the button notice effect (late timing) or other Any one of the system liquid crystal notice effects may be forcibly executed.

  The presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect aspect determined as described above are stored (set) in a predetermined storage area (notice effect storage area) of the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the step-up notice effect once finished is restored, the notice effect D which is one notice effect of the step-up notice is executed. It is not always necessary to execute the notice effect D, and other different notice effects may be executed. That is, at the timing after the end of the step-up notice effect (timing that the step-up notice effect is finished without executing the notice effect D), another notice effect (button notice effect, other system liquid crystal notice effect) is given. It may be generated. According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the big hit to the discouraged player who recognizes that the step-up notice effect has once ended and recognizes that the possibility of the big hit is low. In addition to being able to improve, it is possible to maintain a further expectation by generating a new notice effect afterwards. Note that it is not necessary to execute 100% of the new notice effect after the other notice effect is executed, and it may be executed at a predetermined rate. In that case, a new effect is executed by using a table in which the appearance rate at which a new notice effect appears is higher than when the big hit is determined to be out of place. Since the player can recognize that the possibility of a big hit is increased, the interest can be further improved.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variable time timer, and the variable control timer in the decorative symbol changing process by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C).

  When the process timer times out (step S841), 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 lamp control execution data set next (step S844).

  Next, in step S845, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) is executed according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data or the like). Is confirmed (step S845). When the step-up notice effect is being executed (Y in step S845), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the switching timing of the step-up notice effect based on the contents of the process data (step S846). If it is the switching timing of the step-up notice effect (Y in step S846), the effect control CPU 101 performs the step-up notice effect according to the contents of the process data (particularly, the display control execution data including the notice effect and the lamp control execution data). Switching (change, development) is executed (step S847).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation button 120 can be operated (button effective period) (step S848). The operation button 120 is effective when the button notice effect is being executed. When the button is valid (Y in step S848), the effect control CPU 101 executes a process of detecting whether or not the operation button 120 is turned on (pressed) (step S849). The on state of the operation button 120 is detected by inputting an on signal from the operation button 120. When the effect control CPU 101 detects that the operation button 120 is turned on (Y in step S849), the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect corresponding to the operation button 120 being turned on in the set button notice effect (email notice or card notice) (step S849). S850).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the execution timing of other notice effects (frame notice effect, mini-character notice effect, effect blade accessory notice effect, other system liquid crystal notice effect) based on the contents of the process data. (Step S851). If it is the execution timing of other notice effects (Y in step S851), other notice effects are executed according to the contents of the process data (step S852). That is, the frame lamp 28 is lit in a predetermined lighting pattern, the mini character image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 at a predetermined timing, or the image used for other effects on the screen of the effect display device 9 Different images (images of other systems) are displayed.

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S853), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen for the left middle right decorative symbol (30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S854). 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 S855).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S856), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S858). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857), the process proceeds to step S848. 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).

  Next, the execution timing (notification timing) of various notice effects will be described. FIG. 53 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of various notice effects. As shown in FIG. 53, the other-system liquid crystal notice, the first step-up notice, the second step-up notice, the mail notice (a kind of button notice), the card notice (a kind of button notice), and the mini character notice are displayed on the effect display device 9. Since this is a notice using an image displayed on the screen, these notices are called liquid crystal notices.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53, the first step-up notice is a notice of step-up in order of step (A) to step (B), step (C), step (D), step (E) (“A → B → C → D → E ”) or an advance notice (“ A → B → C → D ”) from step (A) to step (B), step (C), step (D), step (e) in this order. → e ”). Here, step (A) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect A is being executed, step (B) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect B is being executed, and step (C) is the notice effect. Step (D) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect D is being executed, and step (E) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect E is being executed. Step (e) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect e is being executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53, the second step-up notice is a notice that the step-up from step (X) to step (Y) and the step-up from step (Y) to step (Z) (“X → Y → Z "), or a notice (" X → Y → z ") that steps up from step (X) to step (Y) and steps up from step (Y) to step (z). Here, step (X) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect X is being executed, step (Y) indicates the stage (period) in which the notice effect Y is being executed, and step (Z) is the notice effect. The stage (period) in which Z is executed is shown, and step (z) shows the stage (period) in which the notice effect z is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 53, among the plurality of notice effects, the mini character notice effect and the frame notice effect (frame flash) are the notice effects that can be executed simultaneously with the start of the variation of the decorative pattern in the effect display device 9. In addition, the first step-up notice effect, the second step-up notice effect, the mail notice effect, the card notice effect, the mini character notice effect, and the frame notice effect can be executed from the time when the decorative symbol changes to the high speed change. It is regarded as a notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect are different in timing at which the notice effect changes (that is, switching timing or development timing). Specifically, when the first step-up notice effect is executed and the second step-up notice effect is executed, step (A) first changes to step (B), and then step (X). Changes to step (Y). When step (B) in the first step-up notice changes to step (C), step (Y) in the second step-up notice does not change to step (Z) or (z) (“A → B → C ”Is not developed until“ X → Y → Z or z ”as shown in FIG. 49: see steps S588 and S589). When the first step-up notice changes (develops) up to step (C), reach (normal reach, super reach) is determined.

  On the other hand, when step (B) in the first step-up notice does not change to step (C), step (Y) in the second step-up notice can change to step (Z) or (z). In this case, step (Y) changes to step (Z) or (z) after the player can recognize that step (B) has not changed to step (C). That is, step (Y) changes to step (Z) or (z) after the time point when step (B) does not change to step (C) and the step-up notice is recognized to have ended.

  When the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are linked so that the first step-up notice is restored after the first step-up notice is finished, the second step-up notice step (Z) or (z) is used. In response to the change, step (D) in the first step-up notice is executed. Such a configuration can effectively improve the player's expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in the final step (Z) or (z) in the second step-up notice, that is, the notice effect (Z) or (z), the left symbol (first stop symbol that stops first) stops. Exit before. On the other hand, the step (C) in the first step-up notice, that is, the notice effect (C) is continued even after the left symbol is stopped, and the step (D), step (E) or (e), that is, the notice effect (D). Or the notice effect (E) or (e) can be executed even after the left symbol stops. According to such a configuration, after the left symbol stops, the step-up notice effect can be reduced (one), and the player can be made to pay attention to the decorative symbol stop symbol (right symbol, middle symbol). it can.

  In the example shown in FIG. 53, after the left symbol (first stop symbol) stops, the step-up advancement from step (C) to step (D) is performed in the first step-up notice effect, and from step (D). Although step (E) or (e) shows the case of step-up development, it may be configured to further step-up after reaching the reach mode. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 53, after the left symbol (first stop symbol) stops, and the right symbol (second stop symbol) stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and reaches the reach mode, the first step In the up notice effect, it may be configured to step up from step (D) to step (E) or (e).

  In the example shown in FIG. 53, the mail notice notifies the player that the mail has been received, prompts the player to operate the operation button 120, opens the mail in accordance with the operation of the operation button 120 of the player, and The contents of the mail are notified, and the possibility of big hit is recognized according to the contents of the mail. It should be noted that in the e-mail notice, “E-mail 2nd stage” is an effect of opening the e-mail in accordance with the second operation button 120 operation by the player and notifying the contents of the e-mail. In the case of “2 levels of mail”, the possibility of a big hit is higher than that of “1 level of mail”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 53, the card notice displays the card, prompts the player to operate the operation button 120, and releases the card in accordance with the operation of the player's operation button 120 (that is, flips over). The content written on the card is notified, and the possibility of a big hit is recognized according to the content.

  As shown in FIG. 53, button notice effects such as e-mail notices and card notices are executed over a plurality of steps of step-up notice effects. In the example shown in FIG. 53, the button notice effect is executed across step (A), step (B), and step (C) of the first step-up notice effect.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53, the mini character notice indicates that there is a possibility of a big hit by causing the mini character to appear on the screen of the effect display device 9 (for example, skipping the butterfly) at the start of the change of the decorative design. To recognize.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 53, the frame advance notice causes the player to recognize that there is a possibility of a big hit by turning on the frame lamp 28 with a predetermined lighting pattern as the decoration symbol starts to change.

  In the example shown in FIG. 53, the other-system liquid crystal notice is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 at the time point after the execution of step (B) in the first step-up notice and before the execution of step (D). By displaying a predetermined image (an image different from an image displayed in another liquid crystal notice), the player is made aware that there is a possibility of a big hit. In this case, after pretending that the first step-up notice has ended in step (B), the other-system liquid crystal notice is executed, and then the step (D) in the first step-up notice is executed, thereby causing the first step. It will be possible to make it appear as if the advance notice has been revived.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a pattern (notice pattern) that develops from step (Y) to step (Z) or (z) in the second step-up notice effect. As shown in FIG. 54, in the second step-up notice, step (X) is executed, and when step (Y) is executed, a suggestive effect that suggests the end of the second step-up notice is executed. In addition, since the suggestion effect has a function of leaving a reverberation of the effect of the executed step (Y), the suggestion effect is also referred to as a reverberation display. In addition, the suggestion effect in this embodiment is an effect such that, for example, a beetle and an insect that are trapped in a tree are hidden in a tree (in a leaf) as shown in FIG. 58 (2-4).

  Here, in the second step-up notice, when the step (Y) changes to the step (Z), the step changes to the step (Z) as soon as the step (Y) ends, and the suggestive effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the second step-up notice, when the step (Y) changes to the step (z), the step changes to the step (z) after the lapse of a predetermined period from the end of the step (Y), and the suggested effect is the predetermined period. Executed.

  As described above, in the second step-up notice, when the process changes to step (Y), the suggestion effect is executed after the end of step (Y) and then the second step-up notice is finished, and step (Y) There are a pattern in which the step (Z) is executed without executing the suggestion effect after the end, and a pattern in which the suggestion effect is executed for a predetermined period after the end of the step (Y) and then the step (z) is executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make an interest about whether or not the next notice effect (step) continues after execution of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to further improve the interest.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S876. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S875. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so that the stop symbol of the decorative symbols in steps S871 to S875 is displayed. The process moves to step S876 without executing the process.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the decoration symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (step S872).

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

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S872 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S873), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag. The value is updated according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S874).

  When the small winning symbol or the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872 (Y in step S873), the production control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S876) and receives the big hit start designation command. Big hit start designation command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or small hit / sudden probability sudden change variable big hit start designation command is received. It is confirmed whether the command reception flag is set (step S876). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S877), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S878).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S879), and produces the production according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1). Control of the apparatus (the effect display device 9 as an effect part and various lamps as an effect part) is executed (step S880). Further, the sound number data corresponding to the fanfare effect is output to the sound output board 70 (step S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  Next, specific examples of various notice effects will be described.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice. The first step notice (step-up notice on the right side) includes five notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B, notice effect C, notice effect D, and notice effect E). In FIG. 56, the notice effect e is not shown. As shown in FIG. 56, as a notice effect A, an effect is performed in which a human character A appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen. As the notice effect B, an effect in which a human character B appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect C, an effect in which a human character C appears from the right side of the screen in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect D, the characters A, B, and C appear simultaneously from the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and stop at the center of the screen. As the notice effect E, an effect in which a large human character D appears from the right side of the screen where the characters A, B, and C are gathered in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  The second step notice (left step-up notice) includes three notice effects (notice effect X, notice effect Y, and notice effect Z). In FIG. 56, the notice effect z is not shown. As shown in FIG. 56, as the notice effect X, an effect in which a beetle character flies from the right side of the screen in the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect Y, an effect in which the beetle character stays on the tree in the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect Z, there is an effect that, as the background expands to the entire area of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the spirit grows and the character of the beetle also expands.

  Next, a specific example of the first step-up notice will be described. FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the first step-up notice. The first step-up notice can execute up to five notice effects as described above. As shown in FIG. 57, a background image of the tree 200 is displayed on the background of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, when the left middle right ornament symbol is stopped (FIG. 57 (1-1)), when the start condition is satisfied, all ornament symbols are changed. (1-2) When the decoration pattern changes to a high speed fluctuation and the start timing of the first step-up notice is reached, the notice effect A (step ( A)), the character A210 appears from the right side of the screen (1-2) and goes to the left side of the screen. Thereafter, when the change timing of a predetermined step comes, the character B211 appears from the right side of the screen (1-3) as the notice effect B (step (B)) in the first step-up notice, and goes to the left side of the screen. For example, in steps S572, S575, S578, and S580 of FIG. 42, if it is determined that the first step-up notice only causes the notice effect A to appear, the notice is given even if the timing of the notice effect B appears. Production B will not appear. At the subsequent predetermined step change timing, the character C212 appears from the right side of the screen (1-4) as the notice effect C (step (C)) in the first step-up notice, and goes to the left side of the screen. Since the character C212 is set so as not to appear in the case of non-reach (see FIG. 44), it is determined that a reach will occur at this point. Further, after the left symbol (“7”) is stopped, the character A 210, the character B 211, and the character C 212 simultaneously appear from the left of the screen as the notice effect D (step (D)) in the first step-up notice (1-5). , Stop at the center of the screen. Characters A, B, and C are set so that they do not appear when the normal reach is off (notice effect D is not executed) (see FIG. 44). Is fixed. Thereafter, after the right symbol (“7”) stops and reach occurs, a large human character D213 appears from the left side of the screen as the notice effect E (step (E)) in the first step-up notice (1-6). ), The characters are gathered in the center, and the display of the characters gathered in the center disappears in order to execute a predetermined reach state effect thereafter.

  Next, a specific example of the second step-up notice will be described. 58 to 60 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the second step-up notice. As described above, the second step-up notice can execute up to three notice effects. As shown in FIGS. 58 to 60, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 58 (2-1)), the start condition is satisfied. When all the decorative symbols are changed (2-2), the decorative symbols are changed at high speed, and when the second step-up notice starts, the background of the effect display device 9 is changed to the second step-up notice. As a notice effect X (step (X)), the beetle character 220 flies from the right side of the screen (2-2). Thereafter, when a predetermined step change timing is reached, a notice effect Y (step (Y)) in the second step-up notice is displayed that the beetle character 220 stays on the tree 200 (2-3). When the second step-up notice ends with the notice effect X, the effect that the beetle insect character 220 flying from the right is hidden in the shade (leaves) of the tree without being confined to the tree is performed. Thereafter, at the change timing of the predetermined step, when the notice effect Z (step (Z)) in the second step-up notice is changed, the process proceeds to FIG. 60 (2-7). On the other hand, when there is no change to the notice effect Z (step (Z)), the beetle insect character 220 perching on the tree 200 is hidden in the shade (leaves) of the tree as a suggestion effect (remnant display) (2-4). ) And then disappears completely (2-5). The enlarged contents of (2-4) and (2-5) are shown in FIG. Thereafter, at the change timing of the predetermined step, when the notice effect z (step (z)) in the second step-up notice changes, the process proceeds to FIG. 60 (2-6). When the second step-up notice ends with the notice effect X → Y, it disappears completely (2-5). After the effect is performed, the notice effect z is not performed even if the step change timing elapses. . Therefore, when an effect that completely disappears is performed, the second step-up notice may end as it is.

  In FIG. 60 (2-7), as the background expands to the entire area of the display screen, the tree 200 expands and the beetle insect character 220 expands. This notice effect is the notice effect Z in the second step-up notice. Thereafter, the shift symbol (“741”) is stopped and displayed without the occurrence of reach (2-8), or the reach is generated and the reach effect is executed (2-9). Also in FIG. 60 (2-6), as the background expands to the entire area of the display screen, the tree 200 expands, the beetle insect character 220 expands, and the beetle insect character 220 moves around. This notice effect is the notice effect z in the second step-up notice. Thereafter, the shift symbol (“741”) is stopped and displayed without the occurrence of reach (2-8), or the reach is generated and the reach effect is executed (2-9).

  Next, a specific example in which the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are executed simultaneously in the same period during variable display will be described. FIG. 61 is a timing chart showing a notice timing in a specific example in which the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are simultaneously executed during the same period during variable display. In the example shown in FIG. 61, a notice effect A → B → end once → D → E is executed as a first step-up notice, and a notice effect X → Y → Z or z is executed as a second step-up notice, and reach (super reach) is executed. Or a notice effect A → B is executed as a first step-up notice and a notice effect X → Y or X → Y → Z is executed as a second step-up notice.

  As shown in FIG. 61, the period from the start of the decorative pattern change to the start timing of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice is T1, and the notice effect A is displayed from the start timing of the first step-up notice. The period from the end timing (that is, the start timing of the notice effect B, the change timing of the notice effect A to the notice effect B) is T2, and the notice effect of the second step up notice from the start timing of the notice effect B of the first step up notice. The period from the end timing of X (that is, the start timing of the notice effect Y, the change timing of the notice effect X to the notice effect Y) is T3, and the first step up notice from the start timing of the notice effect Y of the second step up notice The end timing of the notice effect B (that is, the start timing of the notice effect C, The period until the change in the effect C) is T4, and the end timing of the notice effect Y in the second step-up notice from the start timing of the notice effect C in the first step-up notice (once in FIG. 61) (that is, the notice effect Z). Or the start timing of the suggestion effect, the period from the notice effect Y to the notice effect Z or the change timing of the suggestion effect) is T5, the execution period of the suggestion effect is T6, and the end timing of the suggestion effect (that is, the start timing of the notice effect z) ) To the end timing of the second step up advance notice Z or the end timing of the advance notice z (that is, the end timing of the second step up advance notice) is T7. The end timing of the notice effect C of the first step up notice from the end timing (that is, the notice performance) The start timing of D, the period from the notice effect C to the change timing of the notice effect D) is T8, and the end timing of the notice effect D of the first step-up notice from the start timing of the notice effect D of the first step-up notice (ie The start timing of the notice effect E, the period from the notice effect D to the change timing of the notice effect E) is T9, and the end timing of the notice effect E of the first step up notice from the start timing of the notice effect E of the first step up notice. The period until (that is, the end timing of the first step-up notice) is T10.

  62 to 64 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples in which the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are simultaneously executed during the same period during variable display. As shown in FIG. 62, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 62 (3-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. Variation of the decorative design is started (3-2), and the variation of the decorative design becomes high-speed variation in the period T1, and in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9, the character A210 is used as the notification effect A in the first step-up notification. Appears from the right side of the screen, and the beetle character 220 flies from the right side of the screen as the notice effect X in the second step-up notice (3-2). That is, the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are simultaneously executed during the same period during variable display. This is an effect in the period T2. Thereafter, the character B211 appears from the right side of the screen as the notice effect B in the first step-up notice. At this time, since the change timing from the notice effect X to the notice effect Y has not yet been reached in the second step-up notice (see FIG. 61), the beetle character 220 that is the notice effect X in the second step-up notice is displayed. An effect flying from the right side of the screen is continuously executed (3-3). This is an effect in the period T3. After that, while the notice effect B in the first step-up notice is being executed, the timing for changing from the notice effect X of the second step-up notice to the notice effect Y is reached, and the character B211 is moving in the left direction. In addition, the beetle character 220 stays on the tree 200 as the notice effect Y in the second step-up notice (3-4). This is an effect in the period T4. Thereafter, the character B211 disappears to the left of the screen, and the timing for changing from the notice effect B of the first step-up notice to the notice effect C is reached, but the notice effect C is not executed, and the notice effect of the second step-up notice is given. Only the effect that the beetle character 220 stops on the tree 200 as Y is continuously executed (3-5). This is an effect in the period T5.

  Thereafter, when the suggestion effect is executed in the second step-up notice (when the notice effect X → Y or the notice effect X → Y → z is executed in the second step-up notice), the beetle insect character 220 is used as the suggestion effect. An effect disappearing behind the tree 200 is executed (3-6). This is an effect in the period T6. Then, when the second step-up effect is finished as it is (when the notice effect X → Y is executed in the second step-up notice), the notice effect of the first and second step-up notices is not executed and the display screen is displayed. The off symbol (“146”) is stopped and displayed (3-7). On the other hand, when the notice effect z in the second step-up notice is executed, when the predetermined change timing after the suggestion effect (3-6) is reached, the background expands to the entire area of the display screen. As the tree 200 expands, the beetle insect character 220 also expands, and the effect that the beetle insect character 220 moves around is further executed (3-8). This corresponds to the effect (notice effect z) in the period T7. Thereafter, the left symbol (“7”) is stopped, and thereafter, an effect corresponding to the notice effect D in the first step-up notice, in which characters A210, B211 and C212 appear simultaneously from the left of the screen is executed (3-9) In addition, after the right symbol (“7”) is stopped and reach occurs, an effect in which the character D213 appears from the left side of the screen is executed as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice (3-10). This is an effect in the period T8 to T10.

  When the notice effect Z is executed in the second step-up notice, the tree 200 is enlarged and the beetle insect character 220 is enlarged as the background is enlarged to the entire area of the display screen without executing the suggestion effect. (3-12). This corresponds to the effect (notice effect Z) in the periods T6 and T7. After that, when it becomes non-reach which does not become reach, the shift symbol ("146") is stopped and displayed on the display screen (3-14). On the other hand, after that, the right symbol (“7”) is stopped, and thereafter, an effect in which the character A210, the character B211 and the character C212 appear at the same time corresponding to the notice effect D in the first step-up notice is executed (3). -12). Further, after the right symbol (“7”) is stopped and reach is generated, an effect in which the character D213 appears from the left side of the screen is executed as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice (3-13). This is an effect in the period T8 to T10. When the notice effect A → B of the first step-up notice is set, as shown in (3-9), (3-10), (3-12), (3-13) The reach state is executed without executing the notice effects D and E of the first step-up notice.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the period from the start of the decorative pattern change to the start timing of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice is T31, and the notice effect A is displayed from the start timing of the first step-up notice. The period from the end timing (ie, the start timing of the notice effect B, the change timing of the notice effect A to the notice effect B) is T32, and the notice effect of the first step up notice from the start timing of the notice effect B of the first step up notice. The period from the end timing of B (that is, the start timing of the notice effect C, the change timing of the notice effect B to the notice effect C) is T33, and the start of the other system liquid crystal notice from the start timing of the notice effect C of the first step-up notice The period until the timing is T34, and the first step is started from the start timing of the other system liquid crystal notice. The period from the end timing (ie, the start timing of the notice effect D, the change timing of the notice effect C to the change timing of the notice effect D) to the end timing of the notice effect C (upward once in FIG. 65) is T35. The period from the start timing of the effect D to the end timing of the notice effect D of the first step-up notice (that is, the start timing of the notice effect E, the change timing of the notice effect D to the notice effect E) is T36, and the first step up notice The period from the start timing of the previous notice effect E to the end timing of the notice effect E of the first step-up notice (that is, the end timing of the first step-up notice) is T37.

  66 to 67 show the notice effect A → B → end once → D → E as the first step up notice, no notice effect as the second step up notice, and the notice effect where the other system liquid crystal notice is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example. As shown in FIG. 66, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 66 (5-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. Variation of the decorative design is started (5-2), and the variation of the decorative design becomes a high-speed variation in the period T31. When the start timing of the first step-up notice comes, the first display is performed in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Character A210 appears as a notice effect A in the step-up notice from the right side of the screen (4-2) and leaves to the left side of the screen. This is an effect in the period T32.

  Thereafter, when the change timing of a predetermined step comes, the character B211 appears from the right side of the screen as the notice effect B in the first step-up notice (5-3), and goes to the left screen. This is an effect in the period T33. Note that since the second step-up notice is not executed, a helmet and insect character flying from the right does not appear. Thereafter, after the timing when the player recognizes that the notice effect C in the first step-up notice is not executed (the character C212 does not appear) (5-4), that is, after the elapse of the period T34, As the background expands to the entire area of the display screen, the tree 200 is expanded, and an effect is also performed in which the semi-character 221 perched on the tree 200 is also expanded (5-5). Or, as another aspect of the other system liquid crystal notice, an effect is performed in which the tree 200 expands as the background expands to the entire area of the display screen, and the stag character 222 perched on the tree 200 also expands. (5-6). The other system liquid crystal notice effect corresponds to the effects (5-5) and (5-6). This is an effect in the period T35. Then, in the case where there is a shift without occurrence of reach, the shift symbol (“146”) is stopped and displayed on the display screen as it is (5-7). On the other hand, when the notice effect D in the first step-up notice is executed, the left symbol (“7”) is stopped, and thereafter, an effect in which the character A 210, the character B 211, and the character C 212 appear simultaneously is executed ( 5-8). Further, after the right symbol (“7”) is stopped and reach occurs, the character D213 appears as a notice effect E in the first step-up notice (5-9), and the characters are gathered in the center. Then, in order to execute the predetermined reach state effect thereafter, the characters gathered at the center disappear. This is an effect in the periods T36 and T37. For example, when the notice effect A → B is selected as the first step-up notice, the reach effect is executed without performing the effects corresponding to (5-8) to (5-9). become.

  Next, a specific example of the mail notice will be described. FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the mail notice. As shown in FIG. 68, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 68 (6-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. When the decorative pattern change starts (6-2), the decorative pattern change becomes a high-speed change, and when the e-mail notice start timing comes, the mail reception operation in the e-mail notice is performed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 Then, “Mail display content 230”, “Operation button display content 231” and “Please open the mail by pressing the button!” Are displayed (6-3). Thus, it is notified that the mail has been received, and the operation button 120 is prompted to operate. When the player operates the operation button 120 (or after a predetermined period of time if no operation is performed), the mail is opened and the display content 232 of the letter in the mail is displayed to predict the possibility of a big hit ( 6-4). In this example, since the display content 232 of the letter is “Intense heat”, the player recognizes that the possibility of a big hit is high. In (6-4), the contents displayed in the letter are “...” that is not very likely to be a big hit, “chance” that is more likely to be a big hit than “...”, There may be a plurality of types of effects such as “extreme heat” with high possibility. In this case, in order to determine which production mode is to be executed, for example, a production mode setting table having different data depending on whether it is a big hit, a reach in the case of a shift, or a super reach is provided. The effect mode may be selected from the data based on a predetermined random number. At this time, when the data of the production mode setting table is determined to be a big hit in the pre-determined, the determination value of the random number is distributed so that “super heat” can be selected more easily than when it is determined to be out of place. In addition, determination values of random numbers are distributed so that “...” Is not easily selected.

  Next, a specific example of card notice will be described. FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of card notice. As shown in FIG. 69, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 69 (7-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. When the decorative pattern change starts (7-2), the decorative pattern changes at high speed, and the card notice start timing comes, the card appearance in the card notice is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 Then, the characters “card display content 235”, “operation button display content 231” and “turn the card by pressing the button!” Are displayed (7-3). As a result, it is notified that a card has appeared and prompts the operation of the operation button 120. When the player operates the operation button 120 (or after a predetermined period of time when no operation is performed), the card is rotated and the display content 235 written on the card is displayed to predict the possibility of a big hit (7 -4). In this example, since the display content 235 of the card is “chance”, the player recognizes that the possibility of a big hit is high. In (7-4), the contents displayed on the card may be provided with the same production mode as the above-described mail notice. In this case, similarly to the mail notice, an effect form setting table for card notice may be provided, and the effect form may be selected in the same manner as the mail notice.

  Next, notice effect A → B → temporary end → D → E as first step up notice, notice effect X as second step up notice, and notice effect executed at the later timing of first mail notice as e-mail notice An example will be described. FIG. 70 shows a notice effect A → B → temporary end → D → E as a first step up notice, a notice effect X as a second step up notice, and a notice effect executed at a later timing as the first mail notice as an email notice. It is a timing diagram which shows the notice timing in a specific example.

  As shown in FIG. 70, the period from the start of the decorative pattern change to the start timing of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice is T41, and the notice effect A is displayed from the start timing of the first step-up notice. The period from the end timing (ie, the start timing of the notice effect B, the change timing of the notice effect A to the notice effect B) is T42, and the notice effect of the second step up notice from the start timing of the notice effect B of the first step up notice. The period until the end timing of X is T43, and the end timing of the notice effect B of the first step up notice from the end timing of the notice effect X of the second step up notice (that is, the start timing of the notice effect C, the notice effect from the notice effect B) The period until the change timing of production C) is T44, and the first step-up notice The period from the start timing of the notice effect C (once once in FIG. 70) to the start timing of the mail notice at a later timing is T45, the execution period of the effect of receiving the mail in the mail notice is T46, and the opening of the mail in the mail notice is performed. The execution period of the effect is T47, from the start timing of the notice effect D of the first step-up notice effect to the end timing of the notice effect D (that is, the start timing of the notice effect E, the change timing of the notice effect D to the notice effect E). The period is T48, and the period from the start timing of the notice effect E of the first step-up notice to the end timing of the notice effect E of the first step-up notice (that is, the end timing of the first step-up notice) is T49.

  71 to 72, a notice effect A → B → end once → D → E as a first step up notice, a notice effect X as a second step up notice, and a first mail notice as a mail notice are executed at a later timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice effect. As shown in FIG. 71, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 71 (8-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. The decorative pattern change starts (8-2), the decorative pattern change becomes a high-speed change at T41, and the character A210 appears as the notice effect A in the first step-up notice, and the notice in the second step-up notice. As effect X, the beetle character 220 flies from the right side of the screen (8-2). This is an effect in the period T42. Thereafter, when the predetermined step change timing is reached, the character B211 appears as the notice effect B in the first step-up notice (8-3). This is an effect in the periods T43 and T44. At this time, since the second step-up notice is the notice effect X, the beetle character 220 is hidden behind the tree (leaf), and the second step-up notice is ended. Thereafter, after the timing at which it is possible to recognize that the notice effect C in the first step-up notice is not executed, that is, after the elapse of the period T45, as an operation of receiving mail in the notice of mail, in the vicinity of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 “Mail display content 230”, “operation button display content 231” and “Please open the mail by pressing the button!” Are displayed (8-4). This is an effect in the period T46. When the player operates the operation button 120 (or after a predetermined period of time if no operation is performed), the mail is opened and the display content 232 of the letter in the mail is displayed to predict the possibility of a big hit ( 8-5). This is an effect in the period T47. In this example, since the display content 232 of the letter is “Intense heat”, the player recognizes that the possibility of a big hit is high. Thereafter, after the left symbol (“7”) is stopped, an effect for causing the character A 210, the character B 211, and the character C 212 to appear is executed as the notice effect D in the first step-up notice (8-6). Then, after the right symbol (“7”) is stopped and reach is generated, an effect of causing the character D213 to appear is executed as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice (8-7). This is an effect in the periods T48 and T49. For example, when the notice A → B is selected as the first step-up notice, the reach effect is executed without performing the effects corresponding to (5-8 to (5-9)). .

  Next, as a first step up notice, a notice effect A → B → end once → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, no notice effect as a second step up notice is executed, card notice as a card notice A specific example of the notice effect that is executed at an early timing will be described. FIG. 73 shows a notice effect A → B → end once → D → E or A → B → C → D → E as a first step up notice, no notice notice effect as a second step up notice, card as a card notice It is a timing diagram which shows the notification timing in the specific example of the notification effect performed at an early timing of the notification.

  As shown in FIG. 73, the period from the start of the decorative pattern change to the start timing of the first step-up notice is T51, and the end timing of the notice effect A from the start timing of the first step-up notice (that is, the notice effect). The period from the start timing of B, the timing from the notice effect A to the change timing of the notice effect B) is T52, and the period from the start timing of the notice effect B of the first step-up notice to the start timing of the early card notice is T53. The period from the start timing of the card notice to the end timing of the notice effect B of the first step up notice (that is, the start timing of the notice effect C, the change timing of the notice effect C to the notice effect C) is T54, and the first step up Card notice from start timing of notice effect C (or once) The period until the end timing of the execution period of the card appearance effect is T55, the execution period of the card release effect in the card notice is T56, and the notice effect D is determined from the start timing of the notice effect D of the first step-up notice effect. The period from the end timing (that is, the start timing of the notice effect E, the change timing of the notice effect D to the notice effect E) is T57, and the notice effect of the first step up notice from the start timing of the notice effect E of the first step up notice. The period until the end timing of E (that is, the end timing of the first step-up notice) is T58.

  74 to 75 show the notice effect A → B → temporary end → D → E or A → B → C → D → E as the first step-up notice, no execution of the notice effect as the second step-up notice, card It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect produced when a card notice is performed at an early timing as a notice. As shown in FIG. 74, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 74 (9-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. The decoration design changes (9-2), and the decoration design changes at a high speed during the period T51. When the first step-up notice starts, the character A210 is displayed as the notice effect A in the first step-up notice. Appears (9-2). This is an effect in the period T52. Since the second step-up notice is not executed, the beetle character 220 flying from the right does not appear. Thereafter, when the predetermined step change timing is reached, the character B211 appears as the notice effect B in the first step-up notice (9-3). This is an effect in the period T53. Then, during the execution of the notice effect B in the first step-up notice, as the operation of the card appearance in the card notice, the “card display content 235” and “operation button display” are displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The characters “content 231” and “please turn the card by pressing the button!” Are displayed (9-4). This is because the early timing is selected as the appearance timing of the card notice, the notice effect A → B → end once → D → E as the first step up notice, the notice effect X, and mail as the second step up notice. As the advance notice, the card notice appears after the end of execution of the notice effect B at the late timing explained in the notice effect executed at the late timing of the first mail notice. This effect is an effect in the period T55. When the possibility of a big hit is high, in response to the player operating the operation button 120 (or after a predetermined period of time if no operation is performed), the card is rotated and the display content 235 written on the card (this example) Then “chance”) is displayed to predict the possibility of a big hit (9-5). When the possibility of super reach is high, in response to the player operating the operation button 120 (or after a predetermined period of time if no operation is performed), the card is rotated and the display content 235 (this is written on the card) In the example, “Super” is displayed, and the possibility of super reach (subsequent big hit) is notified in advance (9-6). This is an effect in the period T56.

  Note that the notice is executed by rotating the card during a period in which the notice effect C in the first step-up notice can be executed. That is, the player can recognize that the card notice is generated during the execution period of the notice effect B of the first step-up notice, but the player can actually confirm the result of the card notice in the notice effect of the first step-up notice. It becomes after the period when C is executable. This is because during the execution period of the notice effect B, the player does not know whether or not the notice effect C will be executed. This is because even if the result is displayed, the player may not pay attention. By displaying the notice result of the card notice at a timing after the player recognizes that the change to the notice effect C is not performed, the player pays attention to the notice contents of the card notice, and the notice effect is further enhanced. Become effective. Furthermore, even if the player does not change to the notice effect C at the present time of the notice effect B of the first step-up notice, the player has a sense of expectation that a notice that increases the possibility of a big hit by the card notice may be given. It can be recognized at an early timing and it can be interesting. Unlike the notice effect Z and z of the second step-up notice and other system liquid crystal notices, this card notice is not executed on the full screen, so the notice effect C is not executed as the first step-up notice. Even if it is the pattern (9-5) or the pattern (9-6) in which the notice effect C is executed, it can be executed simultaneously (this is the same for the mail notice. As the first step up notice, the notice effect A → B → End time → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, the notice effect as the second step up notice is not executed, and the card notice is early as the card notice See the notice effect performed at

  Thereafter, after the left symbol (“7”) is stopped, an effect of causing the character A210, the character B211 and the character C212 to appear is executed as the notice effect D in the first step-up notice (9-7). Then, after the right symbol (“7”) is stopped and reach is generated, an effect of causing the character D213 to appear is executed as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice (9-8). This is an effect in the periods T57 and T58. For example, when the notice effect A → B is selected as the first step-up notice, the reach effect is executed without performing the effects corresponding to (9-7) to (9-8). become.

  Next, as a first step up notice, a notice effect A → B → end once → D → E or A → B → C → D → E, no notice effect as a second step up notice is executed, card notice as a card notice A specific example of the notice effect that is executed at an early timing will be described. FIG. 76 shows a notice effect A → B → end once → D → E or A → B → C → D → E as a first step up notice, no notice notice effect as a second step up notice, card as a card notice It is a timing diagram which shows the notice timing in the specific example of the notice effect produced by the notice at an early timing.

  As shown in FIG. 76, the period from the start of the decorative pattern change to the start timing of the first step-up notice is T61, and the end timing of the notice effect A from the start timing of the first step-up notice (that is, the notice effect). The period from the start timing of B, the change timing of the notice effect A to the notice effect B) is T62, and the period from the start timing of the notice effect B of the first step-up notice to the start timing of the e-mail notice is T63. The period from the start timing to the end timing of the notice effect B of the first step up notice (that is, the start timing of the notice effect C, the change timing of the notice effect C to the notice effect C) is T64, and the notice of the first step up notice Email opening in advance notice from start timing of production C (or once) The period from the start timing of the e-mail notice to the end timing of the e-mail notice is set to T66, the period from the start timing of the e-mail opening in the e-mail notice to the end timing of the e-mail notice is set as T65, The period until the start timing of D is T67, and the end timing of the notice effect D from the start timing of the notice effect D of the first step-up notice (that is, the start timing of the notice effect E, the change timing of the notice effect D to the notice effect E) The period from the start timing of the notice effect E of the first step-up notice to the end timing of the notice effect E of the first step-up notice (that is, the end timing of the first step-up notice) is T69. .

  77 to 80 show the notice effect A → B → temporarily end → D → E or A → B → C → D → E as the first step-up notice, no execution of the notice effect as the second step-up notice, card It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice effect produced when a card notice is performed at an early timing as a notice. As shown in FIG. 77, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, when the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped (FIG. 77 (10-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. The decoration pattern change starts (10-2), and the decoration pattern change becomes a high-speed change in the period T61. When the start timing of the first step-up notice comes, the character A210 becomes the notice effect A in the first step-up notice. Appears (10-2). This is an effect in the period T62. Since the second step-up notice is not executed, the beetle character 220 flying from the right does not appear. Next, the character B211 appears as the notice effect B in the first step-up notice, and “mail display content 230” and “operation” are performed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the mail reception operation in the notice of mail. “Displayed contents 231” and “Please open the mail by pressing the button!” Are displayed (10-3). This is an effect in the periods T63 and T64. The valid period of the operation button 120 for the mail notice continues until the notice effect C can be executed.

  When the player operates the operation button 120 at an early timing with respect to the displayed mail notice, the mail is opened at an early timing, and the display content 232 of the letter in the mail is displayed (10-4). That is, in the first step-up notice, the notice result of the mail notice can be displayed while the notice effect B is being executed. In this example, since the display content 232 of the letter is “continue step-up”, the player can recognize in advance that the step-up notice will continue (change) and that the possibility of a big hit is high. This is an effect when the operation button 120 is pressed in the period T64. Then, the character C212 appears as the notice effect C in the first step-up notice while displaying the notice result of the mail notice (10-5). This is an effect in the period T65 to T67. Thereafter, after the left symbol (“7”) is stopped, an effect of causing the characters A, B, and C to appear is executed as the notice effect D in the first step-up notice (10-6), and the right symbol (“ 7 ") is stopped and reach occurs, an effect for causing the character D213 to appear is executed as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice (10-7). This is the effect during periods T68 and T69.

  On the other hand, when the player does not readily operate the operation button 120, the e-mail is not opened (10-8), and is the timing at which it can be recognized that the notice effect C in the first step-up notice is not executed (10-9)? ) Or the timing at which the notice effect C in the first step-up notice is executed (the timing at which the character C212 appears) (10-11). This is an effect in the periods T64 and T65 when the operation button 120 is not pressed in the period T64 and the operation button 120 is pressed in the period T65. Even at this time, the validity period of the operation button for the mail notice continues. In response to the operation of the operation button 120 after recognizing that the notice effect C in the first step-up notice is not executed, the display content 232 of the letter in the mail is displayed (10-10). This is an effect in the periods T66 and T67. On the other hand, even if the operation button 120 is operated after recognizing that the notice effect C in the first step-up notice is executed, the display content 232 of the letter in the mail is displayed (10-12). This is an effect in the periods T66 and T67. In this case, the notice result of the mail notice is displayed during the period in which the notice effect C can be executed. Thereafter, the left symbol (“7”) is stopped, and an effect of causing characters A, B, and C to appear as a notice effect D in the first step-up notice is executed (10-13), and the right symbol (“7”). Is stopped and reach is generated, an effect of causing the character D213 to appear is executed as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice (10-14). This is the effect during periods T68 and T69.

  In this way, the step-up notice and the e-mail notice can appear at the same time, and the valid period of the operation button for the e-mail notice is a period of a plurality of steps of the step-up notice (the execution period of the notice effect B and the execution of the notice effect C). If the player wants to know the notice result of the e-mail notice as soon as possible, the e-mail is sent during the notice effect B during which the notice effect C cannot be recognized by operating earlier. If you want to know the notice result of the e-mail notice after recognizing whether it changes to the notice effect C, you can recognize the notice result of the notice, do not operate until the timing when the notice effect C is executed, For example, even if you are disappointed once without changing to the notice effect C, the probability of a big hit may increase depending on the notice result of the mail notice. It is possible to maintain the feeling. Therefore, since the notice effect suitable for the player can be executed according to the player's preference, the interest can be improved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the notice type determination table includes a plurality of tables in which the ratio of the notice type determination values assigned to the plurality of kinds of notice effect types is different from other tables (see FIG. 40). When the predetermined switching condition (for example, change of the gaming state) is established, the presentation control CPU 101 switches the table used by the notice type determination unit to one of a plurality of tables. By changing the rate, the appearance rate of multiple notice effects included in the notice type can be changed, and by changing the selection probability of the notice effect, the effect of improving the interest of the game by the notice effect is maintained and the notice effect is maintained. There is an effect that the appearance rate of can be easily changed.

  In this embodiment, the notice type determination table switching process is executed when the game state is changed, but the notice type determination table is updated based on the fact that other conditions other than the change of the game state are satisfied. The switching process may be executed. Other conditions include, for example, a change condition of the effect mode that is changed regardless of the change of the game state, a selection condition using the operation buttons 120 by the player, a predetermined variable display being executed, and a game duration time. There are times when a predetermined time has been reached.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that it may become a big hit by changing the notice effect one or more times at a predetermined timing in accordance with a predetermined order during one variable display. The first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect that are informed are executed, and the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect can be executed simultaneously in the same period during variable display. Thus, a plurality of step-up notice effects (first step-up notice effect and second step-up notice effect) can be executed simultaneously to improve the interest.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice effect type to which the notice effect belongs to one of a plurality of kinds, and executes the notice effect to be executed from among the notice effects included in the determined notice effect type. To decide. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the design change of the determination of the notice effect, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing various notice effects without increasing the program capacity. In particular, if the screen position for executing the notice is the same or there is a notice effect using the same accessory, if it is configured to determine which of them will be executed as the notice type, the notice effect screen It is possible to prevent the execution position and the above-mentioned function from overlapping.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 changes the notice effect in the first step-up notice effect at a predetermined change timing and the second step at a timing different from the change timing in the first step-up notice effect. Since the control for changing the notice effect in the up notice effect is executed, the change timing of the notice effect in the plurality of step up notice effects is different. A game can be performed while expecting the occurrence, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to execute control to change the notice effect in the second step-up notice effect at a predetermined timing after the first step-up notice effect is finished. Therefore, even if one step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect) ends, the other step-up notice effect (second step-up notice effect) may continue to be executed. The expectation for the big hit can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 101 executes control for changing the notice effect in the second step-up notice effect (for example, control for changing the notice effect Y to the notice effects Z and z), the effect is given. Since the display area for displaying the preview image on the display device 9 is configured to be enlarged, the player can be impressed with the continuation of the second step-up notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes the first step-up notice effect in the first display area (lower display area) of the effect display device 9, and the second step-up notice effect is an effect display. When the control is executed in the second display area (background display area) of the device 9 and the notice effect in the second step-up notice effect is changed, the second display area is the first display. Since it is expanded over the area, the continuation of the second step-up notice effect can be further emphasized to the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 can simultaneously execute the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect during the same period during variable display, and the first or second step-up notice. At least one step-up notice effect (the second step-up notice effect in the above embodiment) of the effects is executed as a notice pattern, after the notice effect (for example, notice effect Y) is executed, and then the notice effect ends. An end suggestion effect (for example, an effect in which a beetle is hidden in a tree) is executed, a first pattern for ending a notice based on a step-up notice effect and a notice effect (for example, a notice effect Y) are executed, and then an end suggestion effect is performed. A second pattern for executing a predetermined next notice effect (for example, notice effect Z) without executing the After executing the notice effect Y), at least three kinds of notice patterns are provided: a third pattern that executes an end suggestion effect and then executes a predetermined next notice effect (for example, notice effect z). Yes. According to such a configuration, a plurality of step-up notice effects (a first step-up notice effect and a second step-up notice effect) can be executed simultaneously to improve interest. In addition, it is possible to make an interest about whether or not the next notice effect (for example, notice effect z) continues after execution of the end suggestion effect, and it is possible to further improve the interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to execute the second step-up notice effect at a higher rate than the first step-up notice effect. Specifically, comparing the first notice setting table for determining the first step-up notice shown in FIG. 44 with the second notice setting table for determining the second step-up notice shown in FIG. More judgment values are assigned to each effect mode in the second notice setting table than in the first notice setting table (conversely, the first notice setting table has more judgments for “none”. A value has been allocated.) According to such a configuration, the appearance rate of the second step-up notice effect in which the end suggestion effect can be executed can be increased, and the player can be surely interested in the end suggestion effect, Variations of the second step-up notice effect can be increased by the end suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, the execution period of the end suggestion effect includes a first recognition timing at which the player cannot recognize whether the next notice effect (notice effect C) is executed in the first step-up notice effect, This is a period including both timings of the second recognition timing at which the player can recognize that the next notice effect (notice effect C) is not executed. Specifically, in the specific example in which the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice shown in FIGS. 62 to 64 are simultaneously executed during the same period during variable display, the character is used as the notice effect B in the first step-up notice. B211 appears (FIG. 62 (3-3)), the character B211 passes (FIG. 62 (3-4)), and the character B211 disappears from the screen (FIG. 62 (3-5)). At this point, the player does not know whether or not the next notice effect C will be executed. This time is the first recognition timing. Thereafter, when the character C212 does not appear even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the player can recognize that the next notice effect C is not executed (FIG. 63 (3-6)). This time is the second recognition timing. In this embodiment, the execution period of the end suggestion effect is a period including the first recognition timing and the second recognition timing. According to such a configuration, when the notice ends in the first step-up notice effect, the possibility that a next notice effect (for example, notice effect z) is newly executed after the end suggestion effect is maintained is maintained. It is possible to improve the interest by maintaining the player's expectation for the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect executed in the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect is an effect using a notice image (character image) displayed on the effect display device 9. Yes, the first step-up notice effect is executed in the first display area (display area at the bottom of the screen) of the effect display device 9, and the second step-up notice effect is displayed in the second display area (background background) of the effect display device 9. Since it is configured to be executed in the display area), even if a plurality of step-up notice effects are executed at the same time, the player can easily recognize and not be confused.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 can make a big hit by executing a notice effect different from the notice effect that can appear in the executed step-up notice effect (for example, the first step-up notice effect). The other system notice effect (for example, other system liquid crystal notice effect) that notifies that there is a possibility can be executed, and reach is performed when control to change to a specific notice effect (for example, notice effect C) in the step-up notice effect is executed. The effect control CPU 101 determines that the state is to be set, and the specific advance notice is the next advance notice effect even when the change timing of the specific advance notice effect (notice effect C) is reached in the step-up advance notice effect. Configured to execute other system notice effect after change timing when control to change to effect is not executed Are (directed example shown in FIG. 66, FIG. 67). According to such a configuration, since it is determined that the reach state is established when the control for changing to the specific notice effect (notice effect C) in the step-up notice effect is executed, it seems that the step-up notice effect has once ended. The other system notice effect is executed after pretending to be, and it can regain the expectation for the occurrence of the reach state of the player, and the interest can be further improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the effect control CPU 101 executes the other system notice effect (other system liquid crystal notice effect), the next notice of the notice effect (notice effect C) not executed in the step-up notice effect is performed. Since it is configured to execute the effect (notice effect D), even if the step-up notice effect is finished, the step-up notice effect may be restored due to the continuous execution of the other system notice effect. , The expectation for the occurrence of the big hit can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the reach state is reached after the other system notice effect (other system liquid crystal notice effect) is executed, the specific reach state (super reach state) that is likely to be the specific display result. It is preferable that Specifically, in the notice effect setting process, the presence / absence of the other system liquid crystal notice effect is determined in step S587 regardless of the content of the received change pattern command, but the change corresponding to the change pattern of the super reach is shown. Only when the pattern command is received, the process of step S587 is executed. According to such a configuration, the expectation of a big hit when another system notice effect occurs can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation button 120 is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player, and the effect control CPU 101 receives a big hit according to the operation of the operation button 120 by the player in addition to the step-up notice effect. The button notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the notice effect may occur can be executed, and the change timing of the notice effect (for example, notice effect C) has been reached in the step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect). When the control to change to the next notice effect is not executed, the button notice effect is executed after the change timing (the example shown in FIG. 68 and the example shown in FIG. 69). According to such a configuration, the button notice effect that can be executed based on the operation of the operation button 120 is executed after the player is made to recognize that the step-up notice effect has once ended, and the player expects the big hit. Can hold for a long time. Further, when the big hit occurs, the step-up notice effect has once ended, so that the impression that the big hit has been generated by itself can be strongly given, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect (notice effect D) next to the notice effect (notice effect C) not executed in the step-up notice effect after executing the button notice effect. (Examples of effects shown in FIGS. 71 and 72, examples of effects shown in FIGS. 74 and 75), even if the step-up notice effect appears to have ended, a notice is given by operating the operation button 120. The production can be recognized as if it was newly revived, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the operation effective period (button effective period) in which the operation of the operation button 120 is effective is the execution period of the notice effect (notice effect B) that was executed before the button notice effect was executed. Since this is the period (examples shown in FIGS. 74 and 75), the player can operate the operation button 120 at his / her favorite timing, and the motivation to participate in the game can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation button 120 that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control CPU 101 produces a specific display result in accordance with the operation of the operation button 120 by the player in addition to the step-up notice effect. The button notice effect can be executed to notify that there is a possibility, and the step-up notice effect and the button notice effect can be executed simultaneously during the same period during variable display. In the up-notice effect (first step-up notice effect), the first recognition timing at which the player cannot recognize whether the next notice effect (notice effect C) will be executed, and the player the next notice effect (notice effect C). ) Is a period including both timings of the second recognition timing in which it is possible to recognize that it is not executed (examples of effects shown in FIGS. 77 to 80). According to such a configuration, when the player operates the operation button 120 at the first recognition timing, the player can recognize whether or not the notice effect (notice effect C) is changed at an early stage. When the operation button 120 is operated at the recognition timing, a sense of expectation can be given again depending on whether or not the button notice effect is executed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of effects (button notification effects and card notification effects) are provided in advance as button notification effects, and the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the plurality of types of button notification effects. Because it is configured to be executed, the variation of the button notice effect increases, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined that the reach state is established when the control for changing to the specific notice effect (notice effect C) in the step-up notice effect is executed, and the operation of the operation button 120 is effective. The effective operation period is a period that spans the execution period of the specific notice effect and the execution period of the notice effect that was executed before the specific notice effect was executed. It will extend over both periods of the period that is determined to be in the state, and the player can operate the operation button 120 in both states with different situations to execute the notice effect, which can improve the interest it can.

  In this embodiment, in the first step-up notice effect, the first notice effect (when the identification information is variably displayed in all the variable display portions (symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R) ( After the execution of the notice effect A), the identification information is derived and displayed in the first stop variable display portion (left symbol display area 9L) from which the identification information is first derived and displayed among the plurality of variable display portions. In the second step-up notice effect, the identification information is variably displayed on all the variable display portions (symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R). The first notice effect (notice effect X) starts to be executed at the first stop variable display portion (left symbol display area 9L) where the identification information is first derived and displayed among the plurality of variable display portions. Identification information is derived and displayed Since the final notice effect (notice effect Z, z) is executed before the final notice effect (see FIG. 53), the final notice effect (notice effect E, e, notice effect) in a plurality of step-up notice effects. By varying the execution timing of Z, z), it is possible to improve the player's expectation for jackpot, and further reduce the step-up notice effect after the first stop, and display identification information to the player Pay attention to the results.

  In this embodiment, in the first step-up notice effect, the first notice effect (when the identification information is variably displayed in all the variable display portions (symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R) ( The execution of the notice effect A) is started, and the variable display portion (right symbol display area) other than the third stop variable display portion (middle symbol display area 9C) from which the identification information is finally derived and displayed among the plurality of variable display portions. 9R), the final notice effect (notice effect E, e) is executed after reaching the reach state in which the identification information is derived and displayed and constitutes a part of the combination of the specific display results. In the step-up notice effect, the execution of the first notice effect (notice effect X) is started when the identification information is variably displayed in all the variable display portions (symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R), Multiple variable In the state where the identification information is derived and displayed on the variable display portion (right symbol display area 9R) other than the third stop variable display portion (middle symbol display area 9C) from which the identification information is derived and displayed last. Since the final notice effect (notice effect Z, z) is executed before reaching the reach state (see FIG. 57), the final notice effect (notice effect E) in a plurality of step-up notice effects. , E, different notice timings Z, z), the expectation for the big hit can be improved, and after the third stop, the step-up notice effect can be reduced, and the player is given identification information. It is possible to focus attention on the display result.

  In this embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number based on the determination result of whether or not to reach the jackpot determination determination result, and the variation A variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type using a random number for pattern determination. Then, if it is determined to be reach, it is determined as one of a plurality of types of variation patterns according to the reach state, and a variation pattern with a plurality of types of reach included in the variation pattern type according to the reach state is determined. Decide either. Further, when it is determined not to reach, one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types corresponding to the non-reach state is determined, and a plurality of types of reach included in the variation pattern type corresponding to the non-reach state are accompanied. Determine any of the fluctuation patterns. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by executing various effects not only when reaching the reach state but also when not reaching the reach state without increasing the program capacity.

  As shown in FIGS. 53, 55 to 57, etc., the execution start timing of the first step-up notice and the execution start timing of the second step-up notice effect are the same, but they may be different timings.

  Also, the change timing of each notice effect A, B, C, D, E, e in the first step-up notice effect and the change timing of each notice effect X, Y, Z, z in the second step-up notice effect Although the timing is different, the timing may be the same. For example, the notice effect X changes from the notice effect X to the notice effect Y at the timing when the notice effect A changes to the notice effect B, and changes from the notice effect Y to the notice effects Z and z at the timing when the notice effect B changes to the notice effect C. You may comprise.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the production | presentation which makes a person appear on the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9, or makes a beetle insect appear is performed as the production | generation aspect of a 1st step-up notice effect and a 2nd step-up notice effect. Although the case has been shown, the effect mode of each step-up notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment.

  In addition, it is preferable that each of the notices shown in the above-described embodiments can execute a plurality of kinds of notice modes (effect modes of notice effects) in the notice. For example, in the first step-up notice, the notice effect A includes a plurality of different kinds of notice effects A1, A2, A3... (For example, the color of clothes of the character A is different). In addition, button notifications include multiple types of display content (for example, "...", "chance", "super reach", etc., multiple types of different characters, display colors even if the display content is the same) Are different, etc.). In addition, the frame lamp notice includes a plurality of types of light emission modes (light emission speed, light emission color, etc.) as light emission modes. In addition, the mini character notice includes different appearances of different mini characters and different mini characters. The other-system liquid crystal preview includes a plurality of types of preview images (for example, seminar images and stag images) as the preview images displayed on the liquid crystal screen. Thus, any one of the production modes included in the predetermined notice is selected and executed.

  In the above embodiment, in the step-up notice, the execution rate of the notice and the notice mode (the notice effect) are determined depending on which fluctuation pattern is out of non-reach, normal reach, super reach, or big hit. The appearance rate is changed, but a notice setting table is provided for each variation pattern, and the notice value is changed according to the content of the probability change pattern. You may make it change a rate and the appearance rate of a notice aspect. For example, when the variation pattern executes a special effect such as a pseudo-ream or slip, the execution rate of the step-up notification or the appearance rate of a predetermined notification mode may be improved.

  In addition, in the notices other than the step-up notice, the presence / absence of the notice and the appearance rate of the notice form (effect form of the notice effect) are changed depending on whether or not it is a big hit. A plurality of different notice setting tables are provided, and a plurality of different allocations are determined according to the determination result of the pre-determining means (out-going or big hit, the type of big hit in the case of big hit) or the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means. Any one of the notice setting tables may be selected, and the notice form to be executed may be determined based on the selected table and the notice determination random number. By configuring in this way, depending on the type of jackpot when it is a big hit in advance, execution of each notice depending on whether it will reach even in the event of a loss, or whether it will develop into a super reach at the time of reach The rate and the appearance rate of the notice mode can be determined. Further, when the variation pattern executes a special effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip, it is possible to improve the notice execution rate and the appearance ratio of a predetermined notice mode.

  In the present invention, the step-up notice effect means that a notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect step by step from a single step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order can be executed. This refers to an effect with a high ratio of executing the notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect in stages until there are more stages than when the display result is not used.

  In the first step-up notice effect, execution of the first notice effect (for example, notice effect A) is started when the identification information is variably displayed on all the variable display parts, and a plurality of variable display parts are displayed. After the identification information is derived and displayed in the first stop variable display section (for example, the left symbol display area 9L) from which the identification information is first derived and displayed, the final notice effect (for example, the notice effects E and e) is displayed. Change (that is, after the identification information is derived and displayed in the variable display section of the first stop), in the second step-up notice effect, When the identification information is variably displayed on the variable display portion, the first notice effect (for example, the notice effect X) is started, and the identification information is first derived and displayed among the plurality of variable display portions. 1 stop variable Before the identification information is derived and displayed in the display part (for example, the left symbol display area 9L), the final notice effect (for example, the notice effect Z, z) is changed (that is, from the notice effect Y to the notice effect Z, z). The change timing is before the identification information is derived and displayed on the first stop variable display, in other words, after the identification information is derived and displayed on the first stop variable display. There is no change timing of the notice effect in the effect).

  Also, in the first step-up notice effect, when the identification information is variably displayed on all the variable display parts, the execution of the first notice effect (for example, notice effect A) is started, and a plurality of variable display parts The identification information is derived and displayed on a variable display portion (for example, the right symbol display area 9R) other than the last stopped variable display portion (for example, the middle symbol display area 9C) from which the identification information is finally derived and displayed. Change to the final notice effect (for example, notice effect E, e) after reaching the reach state constituting a part of the combination of the specific display results (that is, the change timing from the notice effect D to the notice effect E, e). In the second step-up notice effect, when the identification information is variably displayed on all variable display portions, the first notice effect (for example, notice effect) ) Is started, and changes to the final notice effect (for example, notice effects Z, z) before reaching the reach state (that is, before the change timing from the notice effect Y to the notice effects Z, z becomes the reach state). In other words, there may be no change timing of the notice effect in the second step-up notice effect after reaching the reach state).

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the second step-up notice effect is developed up to the same number of steps “3”, as shown in FIG. More judgment values are assigned to the jackpot than in the case of developing to step (z). Therefore, when developing to the effect of step (Z), a big hit expectation degree is large compared with the case where it develops to step (z). Therefore, even if it develops to the production | generation of the same number of steps, a player's interest can be given to which production of which step (Z) and step (z) develops. .

  In this embodiment, the “big hit expectation (reliability)” indicates the appearance rate (probability) that a big hit appears when a step advance notice is executed at a certain stage during the step-up notice effect. . For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when step X during the step-up notice effect is executed is (determined that step X is executed in the step-up notice effect when it is determined as a big hit) / (decided as a big hit The ratio determined when step X is executed in the step-up notice effect is calculated for both the case where it is determined and the case where it is determined to be off.

  Further, the execution timing of each notice effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. FIG. 81 is a timing diagram showing a first modification of the execution timing of various notice effects. 81 differs from the contents shown in FIG. 53 in that a button notice (email notice, card notice) of another system different from the step up notice (first step up notice, second step up notice) is provided. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 81, also in the mail notice of other systems, similar to the mail notice described above, it is notified that the mail has been received, prompts the operation (on) of the operation button 120, and responds to the operation of the operation button 120. Open the mail and notify the contents of the mail. However, the timing at which the other-system mail notice is executed is the time before step (B) in the first step-up notice ends. By executing the e-mail notice at such timing, it is presumed that the first step-up notice has ended in step (B), and then the other-system e-mail notice is executed, and then the first step-up notice step ( By executing D), it is possible to make it appear that the first step-up notice has been restored. Further, in the mail notice of another system, the button valid period during which the operation of the operation button 120 is valid is a period including the execution period of the notice effect (notice effect B) executed before the button notice effect is executed. Therefore, the player can operate the operation button 120 at his / her favorite timing, and the motivation to participate in the game can be increased.

  Also, in the card notice of other systems, similar to the card notice described above, the card is displayed, the operation button 120 is operated (ON), the card is released according to the operation button 120 operation, and the card is written on the card. Announce the contents. However, the timing at which the other-system card notice is executed is the time before step (B) in the first step-up notice ends. By executing the card notice at such timing, it is presumed that the first step-up notice has ended in step (B), then the card notice of another system is executed, and then the step ( By executing D), it is possible to make it appear that the first step-up notice has been restored. Furthermore, in the card notice of another system, the button valid period during which the operation of the operation button 120 is effective is a period including the execution period of the notice effect (notice effect B) that was executed before the button notice effect was executed. Therefore, the player can operate the operation button 120 at his / her favorite timing, and the motivation to participate in the game can be increased.

  FIG. 82 is a timing chart showing a second modification of the execution timing of various notice effects. 82 differs from the content shown in FIG. 81 in that there is a button notice (email notice, card notice) of another system different from the step up notice (first step up notice, second step up notice), etc. This is that the button valid period in the system button notice spans step (B) and step (C) in the first step-up notice.

  Specifically, step (B) in the first step-up notice is executed, and the timing at which the player cannot yet recognize whether step (C) is executed (in the example shown in FIG. 82, step (C) At a timing earlier than the time after the start of the execution period and before a short time elapses), an e-mail notice or a card notice is started by notifying e-mail reception or displaying the card. In this embodiment, since the operation of the operation button 120 is validated from the time when the notification of mail reception or the display of the card is performed in the email notice or card notice, the button valid period starts from that point. Further, the timing at which the player can recognize that step (C) in the first step-up notice is not executed (in the example shown in FIG. 82, the time after a short time has elapsed since the start of the execution period of step (C). Thereafter, the notification of the content of the mail or the notification of the content written on the card is terminated. When the notification of the content of the mail or the notification of the content written on the card ends, the button valid period ends.

  In this way, the button valid period of the button notice is determined by the timing at which the player cannot recognize whether step (C) is executed in the first step-up notice (first recognition timing) and the player at step (C). When the player operates the operation button 120 at the first recognition timing by setting a period including both timings at which it is possible to recognize that is not executed (second recognition timing), the step (C ) Can be recognized, and when the operation button 120 is operated at the second recognition timing, a sense of expectation can be given again depending on whether or not the button notice is executed. Interest can be improved.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 82, when the player presses the operation button 120 at a timing at which the player has not yet recognized whether or not step (C) is executed, the mail is opened or the card at that time. To release. Therefore, the player steps in an early stage (before step (C) is executed) based on the contents of the opened mail and the contents of the opened card (whether or not the process proceeds to step (C)). Whether or not to change to (C) can be recognized. As shown in FIG. 82, when the player presses the operation button 120 after the timing at which the player can recognize that the step (C) is not executed, the mail is opened or the card is opened at that time. Do. Therefore, even if the player does not change to step (C), the player is based on the contents of the opened mail or the contents of the opened card (whether there is a chance of winning or will be developed into super reach) It is possible to recognize whether a big hit opportunity or super-reach development will be performed, and to give the player a sense of expectation again.

  FIG. 83 is a timing diagram showing a third modification of the execution timing of various notice effects. In the example shown in FIG. 83, the last step (Z) or (z) in the second step-up notice, that is, the notice effect (Z) or (z), is stopped at the left symbol (first stop symbol that stops first). It ends before the right symbol (second stop symbol that stops second) stops later. On the other hand, the step (C) in the first step-up notice, that is, the notice effect (C) is continued even after the right symbol is stopped, and the step (D), step (E) or (e), that is, the notice effect (D). And the notice effect (E) or (e) can be executed even after the left symbol and the right symbol stop and reach occurs. According to such a configuration, after the middle symbol is stopped, the step-up notice effect can be reduced (one), and the player can be made to pay attention to the stop symbol (middle symbol) of the decorative symbol.

  84 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the combination of the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect. FIG. 84 shows the first step-up notice, the second step-up notice, and others. The possibility of combination of system notices is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 84, the other-system notice effect is not executed simultaneously with the second step-up notice effect. As described above, the second step-up notice effect is an effect in which the background image of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed (developed, changed) step by step.

  When the combination illustrated in FIG. 84 is used, it is prevented that a notice effect that makes it difficult for the player to recognize is simultaneously performed (a second step-up notice effect that changes the background image in stages) And the other system notice effect using the display screen of the effect display device 9 is prevented from being executed at the same time), and the player easily recognizes the notice effect (second step-up notice effect and other system notice effect). Can improve the game entertainment.

  When the combination shown in FIG. 84 is used, when it is determined that the CPU 101 for effect control has decided to execute the second step-up notice effect and the button notice effect (Y in step S590), For example, an effect mode of button notice effect is not executed. Alternatively, a process of changing (rewriting) so as not to execute the second step-up notice effect is executed.

  In each of the above embodiments, a gaming machine provided with two special symbol displays (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) as a variable display unit is taken as an example. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with a special symbol display.

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

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

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 15 Variable winning ball device 18c Total pending storage display part 31 Game control board ( Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

When each variable display portion definitive identification information of the display results for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify becomes specific display results predetermined game to control the advantageous specific game state for the player Machine,
Pre-decision means for determining whether or not the display result of identification information is the specific display result before the display result of identification information is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, and whether to execute a prediction effect to notice that you display the result of the identification information is the particular display result, the contents of the announcement attraction when running announcement attraction A notice effect determining means to determine;
Based on the determination result of the prediction effect determination unit, and a prediction effect execution means for executing a notice effect,
The notice effect determining means is:
A plurality of types of notice effect types preliminarily classified based on the effect mode are compared with the notice type determination data group in which a notice type determination value is assigned to each of the plurality of types of notice effect types and the notice type determination value. A notice type determination means for determining one of a plurality of kinds using a notice type determination random number,
Among the notice effects belonging to the notice effect type determined by the notice type determining means, the notice determining means for determining the notice effect to be executed,
As the notice type determination data group, a plurality of notice type determination data groups having different ratios of the notice type determination values allocated to the plurality of kinds of notice effect types are provided,
In accordance with the game state, it includes a notice type determination data group switching means for switching the notice type determination data group used by the notice type determination means,
The notice effect execution means includes:
According to a predetermined order in the variable display of the identification information, the step of warning that you display the results of the identification information by changing the predetermined times the effect at a timing a predetermined becomes the specific display results stepwise and up announcement attraction, the possible appearance effect at the step-up prediction effect can execute other strains announcement attraction to notice that you display the result of the identification information is the specific display result by performing a different effect Yes,
The step-up notice effect includes a first step-up notice effect and a second step-up notice effect different from the first step-up notice effect,
The notice effect execution means includes:
The first step-up and announcement is executable effect with the other strains informational display and at the same time in the variable display of the identification information, characterized in that said second step-up announcement attraction not to execute the other strains informational display at the same time A gaming machine. In the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect, when the specific display result is obtained, the ratio of changing the number of effects to the specific time is different.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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