JP5698778B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display device is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is obtained.

  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 In some cases, the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled) is changed to a state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a condition for paying out 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). In addition, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, if a variable display has already been performed or if a new variable display cannot be started, such as when a big hit game is being performed, the start win is limited to a predetermined number. It is remembered that a game ball won in the mouth. This memory is called hold memory (start winning memory). 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.

  In addition, when a special condition is established such that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a special specific display result (special display result) of the specific display results in the variable display device, the probability of a big hit occurring thereafter is reached. Some are configured to shift to a high-probability state (also called a probability variation state) that increases.

  Further, when the game ball wins at the start winning opening (start winning), it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information that is started based on the start winning is a special display result. Accordingly, there is a gaming machine configured to execute a notice effect for a special display result in the variable display executed before the variable display of the identification information is started based on the start winning (Patent Document). 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-65900 (paragraphs 0008, 0015)

  However, the gaming machine has been determined to shift to a high probability state, but the display result of the variable display of the identification information is not changed to a special display result, and the display result is derived and displayed (for example, during a big hit game) ), There is a gaming machine that performs an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a promotion effect) for notifying that a transition to a high probability state is made. When the technique described in Patent Document 1 is applied to such a gaming machine, the player is in a high probability state before an effect for notifying that the transition to the high probability state is performed. As a result, the significance of the promotion effect is lost.

  Therefore, the present invention executes a notice effect for a special display result in the variable display executed before the variable display of the identification information is started based on the passage of the game medium through the start area, An object of the present invention is to prevent the promotion effect from being lost in the gaming machine that executes the promotion effect so as not to lower the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention variably displays identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14). Variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the fact that the start condition (for example, that the game is not a big hit game and that the special symbol is not changed) is established (For example, an effect display device 9), and when the display result of variable display on the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol), a specific gaming state (for example, advantageous for the player) The special gaming state is determined based on the fact that a special condition (for example, it was decided to be a promising big hit by a lottery based on a random number) was established. Ryo the variable display high-probability state display result is likely to be specific display results as compared to gaming state when the normal state is a normal state after (e.g., probability variation state) a gaming machine to transition to the starting area When the game medium passes through, information for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result and determining whether or not the special condition is satisfied (for example, random R and random 2-1 ) When a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is stored as a limit (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the storage area in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55) and when the variable display start condition is satisfied In addition, by using the information stored in the hold storage means, whether or not the display result of the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied is set as the specific display result, and the special condition is satisfied. A start condition establishment means for determining whether or not the game condition is satisfied (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the part that executes the processes of steps S54 and S73), and after the game medium passes through the start area, it corresponds to the passage Whether the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result based on the information stored when the game medium passes through the start area before the variable display start condition is satisfied, and whether the special condition is satisfied Start determination means for determining whether or not a special condition is satisfied based on the determination result of the start determination means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the part that executes the processing of steps S223, S225, S227, and S229) Special condition notice determining means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) In step S675, when the special condition notice determining unit determines to execute a notice for the establishment of the special condition, based on the passage of the game medium that is the target of the start determining unit. Special condition notice execution means for executing a notice for establishment of the special condition in the variable display executed before the start of the variable display to be executed (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the probable change notice (in step S544) Based on the selection of the process table corresponding to the continuous notice effect D), the part for executing the processing of steps S861 to S863) and the special condition notice determining means decide not to execute the notice for establishment of the special condition. (For example, in the case of “N” in step S691 in the second embodiment) The special condition notification effect executing means for executing the special condition notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied after the specific display result is displayed (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the promotion is performed in the process of step S693). Based on the fact that the process table corresponding to the promotion effect is selected in the process of step S914 according to the decision to execute the effect, the part that executes the process of steps S923 to S925) and the special condition notice When the determining means determines to execute the advance notice, the notice effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the advance notice based on the passage of the start area of the new game ball until the variable display that is the object of the determination by the start determining means is terminated. characterized by comprising a.

In another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) after the game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through the start area (for example, the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14). ) Variable display of multiple types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the variable display start condition (for example, that the game is not a big hit game and that the special symbol has not been changed) is established. A specific game that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display on the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol). Control based on the state (for example, jackpot gaming state), specified based on the fact that special conditions (for example, it was decided to be a promising jackpot by lottery based on random numbers) was established Variable display high-probability state display result is likely to be specific display results of than when after the trick state has end the game state from the normal state is a normal state (e.g., probability variation state) a gaming machine to shift the When the game medium passes through the start area, it is determined whether the display result of the variable display is the specific display result, whether the special condition is satisfied, and specified when the special condition is satisfied Information (for example, random R and random 2-1) for determining whether or not to execute the special condition notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied after the display result is displayed is set to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is stored as a limit storage means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the storage area in the storage buffer of the RAM 55), and the variable display start condition is satisfied. Start condition for determining whether or not to make the display result of variable display for which the start condition is satisfied a specific display result and whether to satisfy the special condition using the information stored in the holding storage means Established time determination means (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S54 and S73 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the start condition of variable display corresponding to the passage after the game medium passes through the start area Start determination means for determining whether the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result and whether the special condition is satisfied based on the information stored when the game medium passes through the start area (For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the part that executes the processing of steps S223, S225, S227, and S229) and the determination of the start determination means. Based on the fixed result, special condition notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute the notice for establishment of the special condition (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S675 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the start determination Special condition notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the special condition notification effect before the variable display start condition corresponding to the passage is established based on the determination result of the means (for example, a game control microcomputer) Whether or not to execute the advance notice for establishment of the special condition on the condition that the special condition notification effect determining means determines not to execute the special condition notification effect in 560. Special condition notice determination means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, step S6 4 to S676: A portion for executing the processing of S676: As shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 46, when receiving a winning decision probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command or winning decision sudden probability variation jackpot command, it corresponds to a certainty change notice Is executed based on the passage of the game medium subjected to the determination by the start determination unit, when the special condition notification determination unit determines to execute the notification for the establishment of the special condition. Special condition notice execution means for executing a notice for the establishment of the special condition in the variable display executed before the variable display is started (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control, the probable change notice (continuous notice in step S544). Based on the selection of the process table corresponding to the effect D), the processing of steps S861 to S863 is performed. Special condition notification effect execution means (for example, the first part) that executes the special condition notification effect after the specific display result is displayed when it is determined that the special condition notification effect determination means executes the special condition notification effect. In the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined to execute the promotion effect in the process of step S678 on the basis of receiving the winning determination probability variation big hit (with promotion effect) designation command. Accordingly, based on the selection of the process table corresponding to the promotion effect in the process of step S914, the part for executing the processes of steps S923 to S925) and when the special condition notice determining means determines to execute the notice. Until the variable display subject to the determination by the start determination means is completed, the new game ball also passes through the start area. Characterized in that a prediction effect limiting means for limiting the advance notice of execution brute with.

  Whether the display result of the variable display identification information executed based on the passage after the game medium passes through the start area and before the variable display start condition corresponding to the passage is satisfied becomes the specific display result. Based on the determination result before the start condition is established (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S223 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the determination result of the determination means before the start condition is established. In the variable display executed before the variable display executed based on the passage is started when the notice by the means is not executed, the display result of the identification information executed based on the passage becomes the specific display result. Specific game state notice execution means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, And a process table corresponding to the notice effect other than the probability change notice (continuous notice effect D) is selected in the process of step S544. .

  The hold storage means determines whether or not the display result of the identification information is a specific display result, stores a random value as information for determining whether or not a special condition is satisfied, and is used in a normal state. A normal state determination table (for example, a normal time big hit determination table shown in the left column of FIG. 10A) and a determination value used in a high probability state and compared with a random value Is set in the normal state determination table, and the high probability state determination table is set to the normal state determination table. More than the number of determination values set in the normal state determination table (see FIG. 10A), the special condition notice determination means When game media passes It is determined that the special condition notification effect is to be executed on condition that the stored random number value matches the determination value set in the normal state determination table (for example, “Y” in the process of step S223). In this case, it may be configured such that a winning determination probability change big hit (with promotion effect) designation command is transmitted in the process of step S228.

  As a special condition, the first special condition (for example, it was decided to be a big hit by lottery based on a random number) and the second special condition (for example, a lot of random change based on a random number is decided to be a probable big hit that is not straightforward) The special condition notification effect executing means may change the notice for the establishment of the first special condition to a different form from the notice form for the establishment of the second special condition (for example, the color of the image for the notice effect). It may be configured to be executed in a different manner.

  The variable display pattern type of the identification information is determined to be one of a plurality of types using a random number for determining the variable display pattern type (for example, a random number for determining the variable pattern type) according to the determination result of the start condition establishment means. Variable display pattern type determining means (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S101 and S102 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determining means There may be provided variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern for variable display of identification information (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S104 and S105 in the game control microcomputer 560).

  In accordance with the determination result of the special condition notice determining means, the notice type determining means for determining the notice type as one of a plurality of kinds using the notice type determining random number (for example, the notice effect type determining random number SR2-2). (For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the part that executes the processes of steps S677 and S678) and the notice type determination for determining the notice type from the notices included in the notice type determined by the notice type determining means Means (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S679 and S680 in the production control microcomputer 100).

  When the special condition notice determining means decides to execute the notice, the special condition notification effect executing means starts the special condition notice effect, and until the specific gaming state corresponding to the determination by the special condition notice determining means ends. Notice effect prohibiting means for prohibiting the execution of the notice by the special condition notification effect executing means based on the passage of the starting area of the game ball (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S221, S232, and S459 in the game control microcomputer 560) ) May be provided.

In the first aspect of the invention, the special condition notification for notifying that the special condition is satisfied is provided on the condition that the special condition notification determination means determines that the special condition notification determination means does not execute the notification for the establishment of the special condition. since produce a specific display results was configured to run after being displayed, rather than the subject is performed for the establishment of the special conditions when the particular condition notification effect is performed, the process proceeds to a high probability state It is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating by preventing the player from grasping the transition to the high-probability state before the effect for notifying the fact is executed.

In the invention of claim 2, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice for establishment of the special condition, on the condition that the special condition notification effect determination means determines that the special condition notification effect determination means does not execute the special condition notification effect. If the special condition notification effect determination unit determines to execute the special condition notification effect, since specific display results special condition notification effect is configured to run after being displayed, if the special condition notification effect is performed The special notice will not be notified in advance, and the player will not be able to grasp the transition to the high probability state before the performance for notifying the transition to the high probability state is performed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  In the variable display executed before the variable display executed based on the passage is started when the notice by the special condition notice execution means is not executed based on the determination result of the start condition establishment determination means, In the case of including a specific gaming state notice execution means for executing a notice that the display result of the identification information executed based on the passage becomes the specific display result, the display result is displayed when the special condition notification effect is not executed. It becomes possible to execute a notice for the specific display result, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The special condition notice determining means executes the special condition notification effect on the condition that the random value stored when the game medium passes through the start area matches the determination value set in the normal state determination table. In other words, when determining whether or not to execute the special condition notification effect based on the determination value commonly used in the high probability state and the normal state, Even if the game state when the means performs the determination process and the game state when the start condition establishment time determination means performs the determination process are different, the determination result of the special condition notice determination means and the start condition establishment time determination means There is no conflict with the decision result. That is, it is prevented that the special condition notification effect executing means determines that the special condition is not satisfied by the start condition satisfaction determination means, even though the special condition notification execution means has executed the advance notice for the establishment of the special condition.

  When the special condition notification effect execution means is configured to execute a notice for the establishment of the first special condition in a different form from the notice form for the establishment of the second special condition, the interest of the game is further improved. To do.

  Variable display pattern type determining means for determining the variable display pattern type of the identification information to be one of a plurality of types using a random number for determining the variable display pattern type according to the determination result of the start condition establishment means, and variable display A variable display pattern determining 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 pattern type determining means; By changing the selection rate of the type, the appearance rate of each effect 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.

  Depending on the determination result of the special condition notice determination means, the notice type determination means for determining one of a plurality of kinds of notices using a random number for determining the notice type, and the notice type determined by the notice type determination means If there is a notice type determination means for determining the type of notice from the included notices, change the appearance rate of multiple notice effects included in the notice type by changing the selection rate of the notice type It is possible to easily change the program according to the appearance rate change.

  When the special condition notice determining means decides to execute the notice, the special condition notification effect executing means starts the special condition notice effect, and until the specific gaming state corresponding to the determination by the special condition notice determining means ends. If there is a notice effect prohibiting means for prohibiting the execution of the notice by the special condition notification effect executing means based on the passing of the starting area of the game ball, a new notice is not executed until the specific gaming state is ended, It is prevented that it becomes difficult to grasp which notice is executed based on which passage of the start area of the game media a plurality of times.

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 the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation continuous chance eyes, the development chance eyes, and the chances of surprise. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for non-reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination 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 explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a continuous notice. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect of a normal notice and a continuous notice. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect of a continuous notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect of a promotion effect. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice effect kind decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice effect kind decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice effect kind decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice effect kind decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice effect kind decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice effect kind decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice effect kind decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a warning sound determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a left-right output determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the last stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous change. It is explanatory drawing which shows a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a notice determination process. 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 a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production | presentation setting process. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between sound number data and the kind of sound effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the control data corresponding to sound number data. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a sound effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a promotion production | presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notification effect classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols in synchronization with variable symbol special display. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, for example, three pieces of decoration (production) identification information “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed so as to move from top to bottom, for example. The symbol display area includes symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, but the position of the symbol display area is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the special control indicator 8 performs variable display of the special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be grasped. Can be easier.

  A special symbol display 8 that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided at the upper part of the game board 6. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the special symbol display 8 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99.

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In 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. Winning means that a game ball enters a predetermined area such as a winning opening.

  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.

  Below the effect display device 9 is a special symbol hold composed of four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening, that is, the number of reserved memories (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A storage indicator 18 is provided. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. Note that even if a game ball wins a start winning opening when the number of reserved memories reaches an upper limit (for example, 4), the start win becomes an invalid start win. That is, the start winning does not establish a start condition that is a variable display execution condition.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area for displaying the number of reserved memories (hereinafter referred to as a reserved storage display unit 18c). In addition, since the special symbol reservation memory | storage display 18 is provided, the reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not need to be provided.

  The special symbol variable display is a variable display start condition after the start condition which is the variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the special symbol variable display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started and variable When the display time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the special symbol display 8, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is stopped (derived display). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. When it is decided to make a small hit, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “5” are small hit symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” is an off symbol. To do.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the 15 round jackpot symbols. . The special symbol indicating the number “1” is made a big hit symbol for two rounds. When the 15-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the opening / closing plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. During the period until the occurrence, a round in which the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is started. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of rounds is the first number (for example, 15). Hereinafter, the jackpot gaming state in which the number of rounds is the first number is also referred to as 15 rounds jackpot state.

  Further, when the two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the game proceeds to the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) in which the number of rounds is the second number (for example, “2”). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the period of each round is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. It suffices to be controlled. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. The second state may be restored after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the short time state. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state (the state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). The time-short state is, for example, when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, the variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  When it is determined to control the gaming state to the probability changing state, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state continues until, for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. A special symbol stop symbol derived and displayed when it is determined to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state is referred to as a big hit symbol. The special symbol stop symbol that is derived and displayed when it is determined not to control the gaming state to the big hit state is referred to as an outlier symbol.

  Even after the two-round big hit state is over, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state (high probability state). The probability variation state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state is also referred to as a sudden probability variation (surprise) state.

  When the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the gaming state is controlled to a small winning gaming state different from the big winning gaming state. In the small hit game state, as in the two round big hit state, the open / close plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened for the second period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the big winning opening is opened. The number of rounds is the second number (for example, 2). However, unlike the two round big hit state, the gaming state is not changed. That is, the gaming state before being controlled to the small hit gaming state continues. However, the game state is controlled to the normal state when the time-short state termination condition is satisfied. In addition, when changing the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round in the two round big hit state to the first state, the same as in the case of the two round big hit state even in the small hit gaming state Then, the winning ball apparatus is changed to the first state.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a big hit when it matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination is 10 times that in the normal state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of opening and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time.

  The effect display device 9 performs variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) as a symbol for decoration (effect) during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol indicator 8. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the special symbol display 8 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the effect display device 9 stops and displays the combination of decorative symbols reminiscent of the big hit.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, on the basis of the start condition being satisfied, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. For example, “left” → The stop symbols of the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the order of “right” → “middle”. The decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, or simultaneously in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. The stop symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the stop symbol is derived and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (variable display period = variable time). The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect).

  In addition, during the decorative pattern change, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a big hit design. A specific effect may be executed for notifying the player in accordance with the variable display mode. In this embodiment, specific effects such as “slip”, “pseudo train”, “intro”, “expansion chance”, “end of development opportunity” can be executed.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R based on the fact that the start condition of the variable symbol variable display is satisfied once. Thus, after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R, the decorative symbols in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R are changed again (referred to as re-variation or pseudo-continuous variation). The effect display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times).

  In the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, three right effect LEDs 85R are provided on the right side, and three left effect LEDs 85L are provided on the left side. The right effect LED 85R and the left effect LED 85L execute a related display effect in each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during a single variation period as a specific effect. Lights up or flashes when the effect is executed.

  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 the opening / closing plate is opened by the solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8. By controlling to the state, the big winning opening which becomes the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided above the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

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

  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 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. Furthermore, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as the effect display device 9) in the game area 7. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are an example of a decorative light emitter as an effect device provided in the gaming machine.

  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. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a, it is in a state where variable symbol display can be started ( For example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the start condition is satisfied), the decorative display variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning at the start winning opening. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

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

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

  Further, in the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). 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 used to generate a determination random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

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

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

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols (variable display), a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18 and a normal symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 41 is performed.

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

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

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is connected via the lamp driver board 35 to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board or the frame LED provided on the frame side (the top frame LED 28a, the left frame). The display control of the LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c) and the like is performed, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled through the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 (specifically, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c) based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25, the right effect LED 85R, and the left effect LED 85L provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data 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). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM 55 is accessible. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to 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, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

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

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

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

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes 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 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in 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 a special symbol display control process 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 (step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  In the process of step S32, the special symbol process flag value does not start the variation of the special symbol based on the start flag being set, but the value of the special symbol variation process after the variation pattern is determined ( Specifically, the special symbol may be changed on the basis of 3) (or a value indicating the display result specifying command transmission process (specifically, 2)). Then, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag has become a value indicating the special symbol stop process (specifically, 4), the variation of the special symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (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.

  In step S33, the normal symbol process flag is not started based on the start flag being set, but based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating the normal symbol changing process. Thus, the variation of the normal symbol may be started. Then, based on the fact that the value of the normal symbol process flag becomes a value indicating the normal symbol stop process, the variation of the normal symbol may be stopped. By doing so, the start flag and the end flag can be eliminated, and the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing pseudo-continuous opportunities, development opportunities, and chances of success. For example, in the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9, the pseudo-continuous chance eye GC1 shown in FIG. The decorative symbols constituting any one of -GC8 are temporarily stopped and displayed. The “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed (stop display or temporary stop display) in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the “middle symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “middle” symbol display area 9C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  A quasi-ream (pseudo-variation) is a variation time determined for one start-up prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (fluctuation display) were executed for one start-up prize. Thus, in all symbol display areas, a state in which symbols (for example, left, middle, and decorative symbols) are temporarily stopped and a change pattern is executed a predetermined number of times. In general, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (the number of pseudo-continuations: including the variation before the first temporary stop), the higher the reliability of the jackpot. In addition, when a quasi-continuous change is executed, a certain reach effect may always be executed. Furthermore, the generation ratio of the effect may be changed depending on the number of times of pseudo-continuations. For example, when the re-variation execution number (re-variation number) is 2 (pseudo continuous number of times 3), “reach determination” is reached, and when the re-variation number is 3 (pseudo continuous number of times 4), “super reach determination”. When the number of re-variation times is 4 (5 pseudo-continuous times), it may be “big hit fixed”. Moreover, you may make the temporary stop symbol (combination of a stop symbol) at the time of a temporary stop the specific chance. For example, there is no stop symbol that matches, such as an odd number sequence (odd number) such as “1”, “3”, or “5” or a sequence (order number) such as “1”, “2”, or “3”. By presenting a combination (outcome) with features, it is possible to appeal the pseudo-continuous performance. In addition, when a symbol is temporarily stopped or re-variable, or when a special notification effect (by display, sound, lamp (including LED), moving object, etc.) is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is given by the player. Can appeal. Further, a step-up notice may be executed at the time of re-variation during pseudo continuous variation. For example, when the number of re-variations is 3 (the number of pseudo continuous operations is 4), 4 steps in the step-up notice can be executed. When using a step-up notice, the number of steps in the step-up notice can be increased as the number of pseudo-continuations increases, so that the player can recognize that the reliability of the jackpot is higher. Become.

  The step-up notice is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display (variation display) of symbols executed for one start winning prize, and in particular, a notice form (display, sound, lamp (LED (Including moving objects, etc.) is a notice that changes in multiple stages. In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability of the big hit. The target of the notice is a big hit or reach, but it may be an effect that gives a notice of a probable big hit, a specific aspect of reach, promotion to a probable change, or the like. Furthermore, the notice target may be changed depending on the number of steps. For example, it may be “reach confirmation” when proceeding to step 3, “super reach confirmation” when proceeding to step 4, and “big hit confirmation” when proceeding to step 5.

  In the specific effect of “Intro”, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the symbols are confirmed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display), for example, a predetermined effect display such as an introduction part of the effect display performed in the reach effect is performed.

  In the specific effect of “Development Opportunity”, all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R are changed after the decorative symbols are changed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right”. , After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols constituting the development opportunity included in the predetermined special combination, the predetermined reach effect is started with the variable display state of the decorative symbols in the reach state. For example, in the specific effect of “Development Chance”, any of the development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 6B in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right”. Are temporarily stopped and displayed. When any one of the development chances HC1 to HC8 is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. The player's expectation is enhanced.

  In the specific effect of “end of development opportunity”, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, all symbol display areas 9L, 9C, In 9R, an effect display is performed in which a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as development opportunities is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). For example, in the specific effect “end of development opportunity”, any of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific effect “development opportunity” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  Further, during the change of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect or the specific effect, for example, the decorative design can be changed by a display mode other than the variable display mode of the decorative design, such as displaying a predetermined character image or message image. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player that the display state may be a reach state or that the variable display result may be a big hit symbol.

  When the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are shifted and stopped, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state and the reach is not reached after the variable symbol display is started. Any of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 may be stopped and displayed among a predetermined decorative symbol combination or a special decorative symbol combination. 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 special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 are displayed in a stopped state, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable symbol display is started. After the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a combination of predetermined decorative symbols that do not become a big hit may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is executed. Instead, the decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  In the case of a normal big hit, the normal big hit symbols (“1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” or “8” are displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R. A combination of decorative patterns). In the case of a probable big hit, a probable big hit symbol (probability variable symbol) is displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R. The probability variation symbol is a combination of “7”. However, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect, the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the special symbol indicator 8 is stopped and displayed as “2”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and the predetermined display symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9. Or a stop symbol that becomes one of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 6B is stopped or displayed, or a stop symbol that becomes one of the odd chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. Stopped display. Note that each of the chance chances TC1 to TC4 is predetermined as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination. In addition, when “2”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, a predetermined reach effect is executed after reaching the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol, A stop symbol that is a combination of predetermined reach (for example, that the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R match) is stopped on the effect display device 9 without performing the effect. May be displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “1”, which is the two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 8 is “surprise” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”). This is referred to as a variable display mode.

  When “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, in the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display is performed in the same manner as when the decorative symbol variable display mode is “accuracy”. Is performed, a stop symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination (for example, the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R do not match) is stopped and displayed, A stop symbol of any of the development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 6B is stopped or displayed, or a stop symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8, and a variable display mode of “small hit”. Note that the stop symbol of any one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 6C is used only when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “accuracy”, and the variable display mode is “small hit”. If it becomes, it will not be stopped. In other words, when any of the stop symbols of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbols, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the variable display mode of “probability”.

  FIG. 7 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” when the variable display result is an out-of-order symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-7 and non-reach PB1- are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. 1 and non-reach PB1-2, non-reach PC1-1 and non-reach PC1-2 variation patterns are prepared. In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-8, super PB3-1 to super PB3− are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. 5. Fluctuation patterns of Super PC 3-1 to Super PC 3-4 are prepared.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, super PA4-1 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. ~ Super PA4-8, Super PA5-1 to Super PA5-4, Super PB4-1 to Super PB4-4, Super PB5-1 to Super PB5-4, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Special PG1-1 ~ Special PG1-4, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-3, Special PG3-1 to Special PG3-3 variation patterns are prepared.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determines the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for jackpot type judgment)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

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

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 10 (B) are set in the normal jackpot determination table. Each numerical value described in the right column of (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 10 (B) are set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 10A and 10B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIGS. If any of the big hit judgment values or small hit judgment values shown in B) is met, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (probable big hit, normal big hit or sudden big hit) or small hit. Note that “probability” shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the special symbol display 8 is a big hit symbol. Alternatively, it is also determined whether or not to make a small hit.

  FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. When the determination that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “probability change” based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 2-1). It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “big hit (no promotion effect)”, “probable big hit (with promotion effect)”, and “surprise big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 2-1, and corresponding to each of “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “crash big hit” (big hit type determination value) Is set. When the random value 2-1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  Hereinafter, “probability big hit (with no promotion effect)” and “probability big hit (with a promotion effect)” may be referred to as “probability big hit” or “probability change”. Further, “normal big hit” may be referred to as “normal”, and “surprise big hit” may be referred to as “surprise”.

  FIGS. 11A to 11F and FIG. 12G are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G indicate that when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type (a plurality of variation patterns are collected according to the determination result of the jackpot type). Groups that have similar effects are collected in one group, such as those classified according to whether or not a specific effect is performed, those classified according to the type of variation pattern, Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type. Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. In other words, the game state is selected according to whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time saving state, and according to the determination result of the jackpot type.

  In each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, depending on whether the determination result of the big hit type is “normal”, “probability variation”, or “surprise probability”, random numbers for variation pattern type determination (random 3) Which is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the normal CA3-1, super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, super CB3-1, super CB3-2, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of special CB4-1, special CB4-2, special CC4-1, and special CC4-2 is set.

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

  As described above, when the gaming state is one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type in the gaming state (when in the normal state) When the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132D to 132F (selected when the probability variation state is selected) and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A, 132B and 132G (selected during the short time state) are compared, Accordingly, the assignment of the judgment value to each variation pattern type is different. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F, 132G used when the big hit type is “surprise”, for example, special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-1, special CB4-2, When the big hit type such as special CC4-1 or special CC4-2 is other than “surprise”, the determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the determination value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “surprise”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state. With the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132E shown in FIG. 11D used when the gaming state is a probable variation state, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2. Is different. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, and in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132D, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3. Is not. As described above, when the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132D (“normal”) selected according to the gaming state. ), The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132B and 132E (selected when “probability change”), and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F and 132G (selected when “probability”) are compared. Depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state, or a probable variation state, the determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type differently. In addition, determination values may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state or a probable variation state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. it can.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns type determination tables 133A to 133C for small hits stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C for small hits have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number for random variation pattern determination (random 3) when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of the types. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected, for example, according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and includes special CA4-1, special CB4-1, and special CB4-1. The determination value corresponding to one of the variation patterns of CC4-1 is included.

  The variation pattern type of the special CA4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CB4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. 13B is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. The variation pattern type of the special CC 4-1 to which the determination value is assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133C shown in FIG. 13C is the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in FIG. Is also assigned a decision value. As described above, the variation pattern types of the special CA 4-1, the special CB 4-1, and the special CC 4-1 are common variations when the big hit type is “surprise” and when the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a pattern type. That is, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11 (C), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. 11 (F), and FIG. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in G) is set so as to include a variation pattern type that is common to the variation pattern type determined when the variable display result is “small hit”.

  14A to 14C are explanatory diagrams showing reach determination tables 134A to 134C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach determination tables 134A to 134C indicate whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when it is determined that the variable display result is “off”. It is a table referred to for determination based on 2). Each of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected according to a table selection rule as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. Each reach determination table 134A to 134C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2), and is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-. 1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach HC1-2 determination results indicating that the reach state is not reached, reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1, etc. A determination value corresponding to one of the determination results indicating the reach state is included.

  For example, in the setting of the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A, the value in the range of “1” to “204” is set to the non-reach HA 1-1 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0”. Assigned, a value in the range of “205” to “239” is assigned to the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “1”, a value in the range of “1” to “217” that is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 is non-reach HA 1-2. Assigned to. Furthermore, the value in the range of “1” to “220”, which is larger than the number of determination values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 and the non-reach HA 1-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “2”, Allocated to non-reach HA1-3. Corresponding to the case where the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, “1” to “1”, which are larger than the number of determination values assigned to each of the non-reach HA 1-1 to non-reach HA 1-3. 230 ”is assigned to non-reach HA1-4 and non-reach HA1-5. With such a setting, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The percentage of If the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. When the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 15A to 15C are explanatory diagrams showing reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C indicate the variation pattern type based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. It is a table referred to in order to determine any of a plurality of types. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating the reach state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, reach HC2-1. The That is, the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, and for reach according to the determination result indicating reach HB2-1. The variation pattern type determination table 135B is selected as the use table, and the reach variation pattern type determination table 135C is selected as the use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach HC2-1 is selected. Each of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C has a determination result indicating that the reach state is set to reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 3), which is normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2. Data (determination value) for determining one of the variation pattern types is included.

  For example, in the reach variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 15A, the value (determination value) in the range of “1” to “128” corresponds to the determination result indicating that the reach is HA2-1. It is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, and other values are assigned to the variation pattern types of super CA2-2 and super CA2-3. Corresponding to the determination result to reach reach 2-2, a value in the range of “1” to “170” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. Further, in response to the determination result that the reach HA2-3 is selected, a value in the range of “1” to “182” is assigned to the variation pattern type of the normal CA2-1. The reach HA 2-1 is compared with the reach determination random number (random 2-2) by the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. A judgment value is assigned. A determination value is assigned to the reach HA 2-2 corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “1” or “2”. The reach HA2-3 is assigned a determination value corresponding to the case where the number of reserved storage is “3” or “4”. With these settings, the fluctuation pattern of the normal CA 2-1 in which the “normal” reach effect is executed when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “1”) compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. The rate determined for the type increases. And, the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the “normal” reach effect is shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the reach effect other than “normal”. If the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  FIGS. 16A to 16C are explanatory diagrams showing non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C indicate the variation pattern type based on the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is not set to the reach state. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. The non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C include non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, and non-reach HC1-2. The table is selected as a use table according to the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set. That is, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A is selected as a usage table according to the determination results of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, and the determination results of the non-reach HB1-1 and non-reach HB1-2 are obtained. Accordingly, the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136B is selected as the use table, and the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136C is selected as the use table according to the determination results of the non-reach HC1-1 and non-reach HC1-2. The In each of the non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C, the determination result indicating that the non-reach state is not set is non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1. -1 or non-reach HC1-2, it is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern type, and non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach It includes data (determination value) corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3.

  FIGS. 17, 18 </ b> A and 18 </ b> B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 </ b> A to 137 </ b> C stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for use (random 4). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137C is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either normal CA3-1 or super CA3-2 to super CA3-4, and the variation pattern type is selected as the super table. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result to select one of CB3-1 to super CB3-2, and the variation pattern type is special CA4-1, special CA4-2, special CB4-. 1, the hit variation pattern determination table 137C is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that any one of the special CB4-2, the special CC4-1, and the special CC4-2 is selected. Each variation pattern determination table 137A to 137C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4) according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  FIGS. 19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation patterns 138A and 138B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The deviation variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B determine the variation pattern according to whether or not to reach the reach state and the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number for use (random 4). Each deviation variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-4, non-reach CB1-1 to non-reach CB1-3, non-reach CC1-1 to non-reach CC1-3. Accordingly, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table, and the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, and super CB2-2. Depending on the determination result, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B is selected as the usage table.

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

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 19, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach PA1-7 corresponding to the case of non-reach variation pattern types such as non-reach CA1-4 and non-reach CC1-3. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for random pattern determination (random 4) is assigned to the dynamic pattern for executing the specific effect. With such a setting, non-reach PA1-4 to non-reach corresponds to the determination that the decorative symbol variable display result is “out” and the determination that the decorative symbol variable display state is not the reach state. It is possible to make a decision to be one of the variation patterns of reach PA1-7 and to execute an effect operation as a specific effect. Also, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-1 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-1, and assigned to the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PB1-2 corresponding to the fluctuation pattern type of non-reach CB1-2. It has been.

  Then, for the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4, a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 3) in the non-reach variation pattern type determination table 136A shown in FIG. (Determination value), a determination value in the range of “217” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1, and a determination value of “230” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA 1-2. A determination value is assigned, a determination value in the range of “237” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA1-3, and a determination value in the range of “239” to “241” is assigned to the non-reach HA1-4. Is assigned. For the non-reach HA 1-1, the reach determination random number (random 2-2) corresponds to the case where the number of reserved storage is “0” in the reach determination table 134A shown in FIG. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value, and a determination value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned. For non-reach HA1-2, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “1” and is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random number for reach determination (random 2-2). Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “217” are assigned. For non-reach HA1-3, in the reach determination table 134A, the reserved storage number corresponds to “2” and is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the reach determination random number (random 2-2). Thus, determination values in the range of “1” to “220” are assigned. For the non-reach HA1-4, in the reach determination table 134A, corresponding to the hold storage numbers “3” and “4”, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the reach determination random number (random 2-2) And a determination value in the range of “1” to “230” is assigned. Accordingly, when the number of reserved memories is “1” or “2”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 is lower than when the number of reserved memories is “0”. . Further, when the reserved storage number is “3” or “4”, the non-reach CA1-4 is compared to the case where the reserved storage number is “0” or “1” or “2”. The ratio determined for the variation pattern type becomes lower.

  In the variation pattern illustrated in FIG. 7, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 in which the specific effect is not executed is 5.75 seconds, and the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2. Is 3.75 seconds, and the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-3 is 1.50 seconds. On the other hand, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 in which the “slip” specific effect is executed is 8.25 seconds, and the non-reach in which the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. The variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of PA1-5 is 16.70 seconds, and the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-6 in which the specific effect of “Intro” is executed is 10.20 seconds. Yes, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-7 in which the specific effect of “end of development opportunity end” is executed is 9.25 seconds. That is, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is executed corresponding to “non-reach” is longer than the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is not executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 1-4 that executes the specific effect is lower than when it is “0”. In addition, when the number of reserved storage is “3” or more, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-4 is lower than when the number is less than “3”. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. 20, the variation pattern for executing the “normal” reach effect such as normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 corresponding to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) is assigned. Corresponding to the case of the change pattern type of super CA2-2, the change pattern for executing reach effect α1 such as super PA3-1 to super PA3-4 and the reach effect such as super PA3-5 to super PA3-8. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 4) is assigned to the variation pattern for executing α2. Corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is Super CA2-3 or Super CB2-1, the random number for variation pattern determination (random 4) is added to the variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1 such as Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-5. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of is assigned.

  Further, for example, for a variation pattern that executes a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, such as a variation pattern of super PA3-4, super PA3-8, and super PB3-4, a decorative pattern is displayed after the pseudo-continuous variation is performed. The variation pattern type is classified according to the type of effect operation in the reach effect that is executed based on the fact that the variable display state becomes the reach state. That is, since the fluctuation pattern of the super PA 3-4 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect α1, it corresponds to the case of the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. Thus, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PA 3-8 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect α2, the variation pattern determination table 138B corresponds to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 4) is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PB 3-4 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1, it corresponds to the case where the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-3 or the super CB 2-1 is used in the outlier variation pattern determination table 138B. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) is assigned.

  FIG. 21 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. 21, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Note that the variation pattern XX (XX is an integer) corresponds to one of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. The variation pattern command 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 variation time can be specified by the variation pattern, and the variation pattern command corresponds to a command that can identify the variation time of the decorative symbol.

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative 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 game 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 jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot (sent at a time other than the sudden probability change big hit) and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command (sent at the sudden probability change big hit). . The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command) for designating display of a jackpot end screen at a time other than a sudden probability variation jackpot. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command) for designating display of a jackpot end screen at the time of sudden probability variation jackpot. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command: ending 3 specifying command) for displaying the small hit end screen, that is, specifying the end of the small hit game.

  The command C001 (H) is an effect control command for specifying a deviation based on the result of determination when a start winning occurs (command determination command for determining when winning), and the command C002 (H) is a determination when a starting winning occurs. This is an effect control command (ordinary prize determination normal jackpot designation command) designated based on the result based on the result, and command C003 (H) is an effect designated with probability variable big hit (no promotion effect) based on the judgment result when the start prize is generated. The command C004 (H) is an effect control command (probability change jackpot (with promotion effect)) designated based on the determination result when the start winning is generated. Command C005 (H) is a start prize when a winning winning judgment probability change jackpot (with promotion effect) is specified command) Is a Kino judgment result in based on sudden probability variation big hit designation of the effect control commands (the winning time of judgment suddenly probability variation big hit specified command).

  Hereinafter, the commands C001 (H) to C005 (H) may be referred to as winning determination result commands.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (pending storage number designation command) that designates the holding memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the number of reserved memories. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (pending storage count subtraction designation command) that specifies that the reserved storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a reserved memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the reserved memory number, but subtracts the reserved memory number without using the reserved memory number subtraction designation command. In this case, the reserved memory number after subtraction may be designated by a reserved memory number designation command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 21, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  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 this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a variation pattern command, a display result specifying command, and a reserved storage number subtraction designation command at the start of variation. When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S300 to S311 after executing the start port switch passing process (step S321).

  The processes in steps S300 to S311 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved memories) stored in the reserved memory number buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the reserved memory number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable symbol special display 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 special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. 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 9 in this example) corresponding to step S305 or step S309. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Jackpot display process (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. When the time during which the production control microcomputer 100 performs control for notifying the occurrence of the big hit has elapsed, the CPU 56 sets the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). Update.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. 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 (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307. 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 S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. 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 big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308.

  Big hit end process (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. 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 S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)). 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 process (step S310): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. 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 S309 (9 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S311 (in this example, 11 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end processing (step S311): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 11. 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. 23 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S321. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 detects that a game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start winning port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, a predetermined random number is extracted and stored.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved memory number counter for counting the reserved memory number is the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (step S211). If the value of the pending storage number counter is the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the reserved memory number counter is not the upper limit value, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S212A). That is, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal is output from the first start port switch 13a. When the first start port switch 13a is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S212B. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S213A). Further, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number (random 2-1: see FIG. 9), and a reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter as the extracted random number value. The process of storing in the storage area is executed (step S214A). In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number are secured. The CPU 56 may also extract a reach determination random number (random 2-2), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 4) and store them in the storage area. Good. A counter for generating software random numbers, a reserved storage buffer, and a reserved storage number counter are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of displays on the special symbol reserved memory display 18 by 1 (step S215A) and performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command (step S216A).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S217A). If the value of the reserved storage number counter is not the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment), the process proceeds to step S212B.

  In step S212B, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S212B). That is, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal is output from the second start port switch 14a. If the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 14a is on, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S213B). Further, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number (random 2-1: see FIG. 9), and a reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter as the extracted random number value. The process of storing in the storage area is executed (step S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 increases the number of displays on the special symbol reserved memory display 18 by 1 (step S215B) and performs control to transmit a reserved memory number designation command (step S216B). Furthermore, winning determination processing is executed (step S217B).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S217A and S217B. The determination process at the time of winning is a process of determining whether or not a big win is generated and determining the type of the big win before the change of the special symbol and the decorative design based on the start winning is actually started.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a command transmission prohibition flag is set (step S221). If the command transmission prohibition flag is set, the process ends.

  If the command transmission prohibition flag is not set, the CPU 56 reads the value of random R stored in the storage area in the process of step S213 (step S222). Then, by confirming whether or not the value of the random R matches any of the jackpot determination values (see FIGS. 10A and 10B), the jackpot is displayed in a variable display that will be executed in the future based on the start winning that has occurred. It is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, whether or not it is a big hit) (step S223). When the value of the random R does not match any of the determination values, control is performed to transmit a winning designation determination deviation command (step S233).

  In the process of step S223, the CPU 56 always uses the normal jackpot determination table of the tables shown in FIG. Therefore, when a big hit occurs based on a start winning that occurred before the start winning that is a determination target, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a big hit will not occur despite the advance notice being executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, since the number of determination values in the probability change big hit determination table is larger than the number of determination values in the normal time big hit determination table, the probability change time big hit determination table is used in the process of step S223. However, if a normal big hit occurs, for example, before starting the variable display, and the gaming state when the variable display is actually started is the normal state, the process of step S223 is performed. A situation may occur in which a judgment value that matches the value of the used random number (random R) does not exist in the normal jackpot judgment table. When such a situation occurs, there is a possibility that it will not be a big hit despite the execution of the notice.

  However, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), any of the determination values (1000 to 1059, 13320 to 13477) set in the normal time big hit determination table is the determination value (1000 to 1499, 13320-15004), if the normal-time big hit determination table is used in the process of step S223, it is determined that the winning-time determination is a big hit, but the variation starts due to a change in the gaming state It is possible to prevent a situation in which it is not a big hit in the judgment of time.

  If it is determined in step S223 that the game is a big hit, the CPU 56 determines the type of the big hit. That is, in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10C, the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the storage area in the process of step S213 (“ It is determined that “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprising accuracy”) is the big hit type (step S224).

  If the determination result is a probable big hit (no promotion effect), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination probable big change (no promotion effect) designation command (steps S225 and S226). If the determination result is a probable big hit (with a promotion effect), control is performed to transmit a determination probable big hit (with a promotion effect) designation command at the time of winning (steps S227 and S228). Further, when the determination result is a sudden probability variation jackpot, control is performed to transmit a winning judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command (steps S229 and S230). When the determination result is neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit, control is performed to transmit a winning judgment normal big hit designation command (step S231).

  Then, the CPU 56 has transmitted a winning determination probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command or a winning judgment normal jackpot designation command. In this case, a command transmission prohibition flag is set (step S232).

  Note that the CPU 56 resets the command transmission prohibition flag when the big hit game ends. By such control, when it is determined that the winning prize is determined to be a big hit and the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the notice effect, the notice effect is newly started until the big hit that is the subject of the notice occurs. It can be prevented from being determined. Therefore, it is not difficult to determine which jackpot is notified by the notice effect when the notice effect is executed in duplicate.

  In this embodiment, the winning determination process is executed when a start winning occurs, but the winning determination process may be executed after the start winning occurs. For example, it is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start winning occurs, or is executed when the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started. It is sufficient to execute it when the value is not 0).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 causes the CPU 56 to check the value of the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the random R stored in the random number buffer area matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIGS. 10A and 10B). If they match, the process proceeds to step S71 (step S54). Note that the process of step S54 is an actual jackpot determination process (a process for determining whether or not to actually win a jackpot).

  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, the probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 10A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). .

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability 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, when it is decided to be a jackpot game or a sudden chance jackpot game, it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and when it is decided to a jackpot game, it is reset when the jackpot game is started. .

  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 S55). If not, the process proceeds to step S75. If they match, the small hit flag is set (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the random number buffer area ("normal", "probability" or "surprise") is determined as the jackpot type (step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, When the big hit type is “probable”, “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, “−” as a special symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as 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”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, “1”, which is the two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the jackpot flag is set, the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types is used as the table according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the use variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected (step S92). 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 is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the table selection rule shown in FIG. One of the type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected (steps S93 and S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the table selection rule shown in FIG. 14 (D) is based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state. Accordingly, one of the reach determination tables 134A to 134C is selected as a table used for determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state (step S95). Further, random 2-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 2-2 (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 is in the reach state corresponding to the value that matches the value of random 2-2 in the area corresponding to the reserved storage number (the value of the reserved storage number counter) in any of the selected reach determination tables 134A to 134C. Based on the data indicating presence / absence, whether or not to reach, the type of effect when not reaching or the type of reach when reaching is determined (step S97). Note that the value before being decremented by -1 in the process of step S53 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  If it is decided to reach, the variation pattern type is determined according to the reach type (reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1 or reach HC2-1) determined in the process of step S97. One of the reach variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C is selected as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types (step S99). If it is decided not to reach, the types of effects determined in the process of step S97 (non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-4, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1- 1 or non-reach HC1-2), one of non-reach variation pattern type determination tables 136A to 136C is selected as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 21) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if it is determined to be a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When it is determined to suddenly be a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). When it is not determined that neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is made, control for transmitting a display result 2 designation command is performed (step S115). Whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type.

  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 reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the reserved memory number is subtracted by 1 is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the reserved memory number subtraction designation command, a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number after the subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the display result specifying command 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. 28 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. 29 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display unit 8. (Step S131). Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit is not set, the process proceeds to step S138 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (step S134), and performs control to transmit the big hit start designation command (step S135). Specifically, if it is determined to suddenly be a promiscuous big hit, a big hit start 2 designation command is transmitted, otherwise a big hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not it is suddenly determined to be a promising big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type.

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the fact that the big hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S305) (step S137).

  In step S138, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag 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 S139). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S140 and S141).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S142). If the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S143). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S309) (step S145). 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 S146).

  In the jackpot display process of step S305, when the jackpot display time timer times out, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the process for pre-opening the big prize opening (step S306). Note that the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to an interval period for opening the big winning opening in the big winning opening control timer before updating the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre winning opening opening process. Also, a value corresponding to the type of jackpot (15 or 2 in this embodiment) is set in the number-of-releases counter.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S306). 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 rounds of big hit, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big 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 S307) (step S415).

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are flowcharts showing the special prize opening process during the special symbol process (step S307). 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 S306) (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-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit end 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the data showing the big hit type is data showing sudden probability change big hit. It performs (steps S442, S444). Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time to notify the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (step S445), and sets the special symbol process flag. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S308) (step S446).

  When the data indicating the big hit type is not the data indicating sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the big hit end 1 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S444). Then, control goes to a step S445.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S308) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S451). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (step S452), the process is terminated. When the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0, if the data indicating the big hit type is the data indicating the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the probability change flag is set to shift the gaming state to the probability change state ( Steps S453 and S454). When the data indicating the big hit type is neither the probability change big hit nor the data indicating sudden probability change big hit, the time reduction flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S455), and 100 is set in the time reduction number counter (step S455). Step S456). In the processing of steps S454 and S455, when the game state is the short-time state (when the short-time flag is set), if the probability sudden hit is suddenly set, the probability change flag and the short-time flag are set, and the game state is In the case of a non-time-short state (when the time-short flag is not set), if the probability sudden hit is abrupt, only the probability change flag may be set.

  Further, the big hit flag is reset (step S457), and the data indicating the big hit type in the RAM 55 is cleared (set to 0) (step S458). Further, the command transmission prohibition flag is reset (step S459). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S460).

  Next, a notice effect that is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination process will be described. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the notice effect. As shown in FIG. 34, it is possible to execute the notice effect during the change (variable display) of the decorative symbols. Further, the promotion effect can be executed during the jackpot display effect (fanfare effect), in the jackpot game (during the jackpot) or after the jackpot game (after the jackpot, that is, during the ending effect). Moreover, not only the period from the start of the big hit (specifically, the start of the fanfare production) to the end of the big hit (specifically, the end of the ending production), even if the promotion production is executed during the change of the decorative pattern Good. For example, in the case where it is configured to perform a big win re-lottery effect after the normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the promotion effect may be executed during the re-lottery effect.

  However, the promotion effect is not executed when the notice effect for the probability variation big hit is executed, and the notice effect for the probability change big hit is not executed when the promotion effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect includes a continuous notice in which the notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays and a normal notice in which the notice effect is performed in one variable display. In this embodiment, the notice effect is not executed in the variable display that leads to the occurrence of the jackpot that is the object of the notice, that is, one or more variable displays that are executed before the variable display is started. Although the notice effect is executed at, the notice effect may be executed also in variable display that leads to the occurrence of the big hit that is the subject of the notice.

  When the continuous notice is executed, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the continuous notice from the start of the variable display executed at the start of the notice to the end of the variable display executed at the end of the notice. Control to output the corresponding music from the speaker 27 is performed. If the performance period of the music is shorter than the time from the start of the variable display executed at the start of the notice until the end of the variable display executed at the end of the notice, Return to the stage and continue outputting music. In this embodiment, one piece of music is continuously output from the start of the first variable display when the continuous notice effect is executed, but one piece of music is continuously output from the time when the continuous notice effect is actually started. You may make it make it.

  In addition, when a big hit is actually made, during the big hit game (specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 34, from the start of the fanfare effect to the end of the ending effect), the music corresponding to the continuous notice is played. Continue output.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, in each variable display in which the continuous notice effect is executed, the tune of the music (the tone and the pitch of the sound) is different.

  In this embodiment, the temperament is controlled to change at the start of variable display of decorative symbols, but from the start of the first variable display to the end of the last variable display when the continuous notice effect is executed. Control may be performed so that the temperament changes gradually.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the continuous notice. In the example shown in FIG. 35, it is determined that the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol in the variable display executed corresponding to the reserved memory number = 4 when the start winning occurs and the reserved memory number is changed from 3 to 4. It is shown. Then, in the variable display executed three times before the variable display executed by the production control microcomputer 100 corresponding to the reserved memory count = 4, the announcement effect (in this case, the continuous notice effect) is provided. An example to be executed is shown,

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the effects of normal notice and continuous notice. In FIG. 36, normal notices A and B and continuous notice effects A and B are illustrated as the notice effects.

  In the normal notice A, a notice effect is performed by displaying a star image 9a of a predetermined color on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 36A). In the normal notice B, the notice effect is performed by displaying the star image 9e having a color different from the color of the image 9a on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 36E).

  In the continuous notice A, an image 9a is displayed during a certain variable display (the notice a1 is executed: see FIG. 36B), and a binary star image 9b of a predetermined color is displayed during the next variable display. (Advance notice a2 is executed: see FIG. 36C) Further, a triple star image 9c of a predetermined color is displayed during the next variable display (advance notice a3 is executed: see FIG. 36D). ). That is, the continuous notice A is executed by performing the notice effect in the order of the notice a1 → the notice a2 → the notice a3. In the continuous notice A, the notice a1 and the notice a2 are executed, but the notice a3 may not be executed.

  In the continuous notice B, the star image 9e having a color different from the color of the image 9a is displayed during a variable display (the notice b1 is executed: see FIG. 36F), and during the next variable display. A binary star image 9e is displayed (notice b2 is executed: see FIG. 36G), and further, during the next variable display, a triple star image 9f is displayed (notice b3 is executed: (See FIG. 36 (H)). In other words, the continuous notice B is executed by performing the notice effect in the order of the notice b1 → the notice b2 → the notice b3. In continuous notice B, notice b1 and notice b2 are executed, but notice b3 may not be executed.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another effect example of continuous notice. In FIG. 37, continuous notice effects C and D are illustrated as the notice effects.

  In the continuous notice C, the tree image 9g is displayed during a certain variable display (the notice c1 is executed: see FIG. 37A), and the tree images 9g and 9h are displayed during the next variable display ( The notice c2 is executed (see FIG. 37B), and the ground image 9i is displayed during the next variable display (the notice c3 is executed: see FIG. 37C). That is, the continuous notice C is executed by performing the notice effect in the order of the notice c1 → the notice c2 → the notice c3. However, in the continuous notice C, only the notice c1 and the notice c2 may be executed, or only the notice c1 and the notice c3 may be executed. In the notice c2, only the image 9h may be displayed.

  In the continuous notice C, the motifs of the images 9g, 9h, and 9i are the same. In this example, the motif of each image 9g, 9h, 9i is a double circle. The images 9g and 9h are images of the same type (in this example, a tree) with the same motif.

  In the continuous notice D, the tree image 9j is displayed during a certain variable display (the notice d1 is executed: see FIG. 37D), and the tree images 9j and 9k are displayed during the next variable display ( The notice d2 is executed (see FIG. 37E), and the ground image 9l is displayed during the next variable display (the notice d3 is executed: see FIG. 37F). That is, the continuous notice D is executed by performing the notice effect in the order of the notice d1 → the notice d2 → the notice d3. However, in the continuous notice D, only the notice d1 and notice d2 may be executed, or only the notice d1 and notice d3 may be executed. In the notice d2, only the image 9k may be displayed.

  In the continuous notice D, the motifs of the images 9j, 9k, 9l are the same. In this example, the motif of each image 9j, 9k, 9l is a musical note. The images 9j and 9k are images of the same type (in this example, a tree) having the same motif.

  The production control microcomputer 100 displays the images 9a to 9l in the production display device 9 in colors different from the colors of the images 9a to 9l used in other cases when the object of the notice is suddenly certain. To display.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect of the promotion effect. As shown in FIG. 38, in the promotion effect A, a bar-shaped meter image is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the display is changed so that the effective portion (black portion) of the meter, that is, the bar image gradually approaches 100%. As a result, the production is executed.

  In the promotion effect B, an image of a numerical value (% display) is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the effect is executed by changing the display so that the numerical value gradually approaches 100%.

  Note that the notice effect and the promotion effect shown in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are examples, and the notice effect and the promotion effect may be realized by an effect of another aspect.

  Further, although the promotion effect is usually executed in the case of a big jackpot, the promotion effect executed in the case of a normal jackpot is not a probable big hit (that is, not promoted to a probable big hit). Equivalent to promotion failure production. When the promotion failure effect is executed, for example, the length of the bar finally displayed on the effect display device 9 is relatively short or the numerical value is relatively low, and “not promoted”. A character image is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In the promotion effect executed in the case of a promising big hit, for example, the length of the bar finally displayed on the effect display device 9 is a relatively long numerical value (for example, 100%), In addition, a character image indicating “to be promoted” is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a main process 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. Further, a sound effect control process for executing a sound effect related to the warning sound is executed (step S707). Then, control goes to a step S702.

  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 a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). 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. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIG. 21) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  40 and 41 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622). If the received effect control command is a small hit start specifying command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a reserved memory number designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 indicates the number of lights in the reserved memory display unit 18c by EXT data (second byte) in the reserved memory number designation command. (Step S626). Further, the number of reserved memories stored in the RAM is set to a value indicated by the EXT data (second byte) in the reserved memory number designation command (step S627).

  If the received effect control command is a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S628), the effect control CPU 101 decreases the number of lights on the hold memory display unit 18c by 1 (step S629). Further, the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM is decremented by 1 (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.

  Also, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery 1 designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (a screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) Is displayed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S636). If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S637), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S638).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S639), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S640). If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S642).

  In addition, the received effect control command is a winning judgment result command (a prize judgment judgment miss command, a winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (promotion effect) If there is a designation command or a winning determination sudden probability change big hit designation command) (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the winning determination result command in the winning determination result command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652). Also, a winning determination result command reception flag is set (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S660). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, whether to perform the notice effect. Random number SR2-1 for determining the notice, the type of the notice effect (a group in which a plurality of kinds of notice effects are gathered, and those having similar effects are collected in one group. For example, normal notice Random number SR2-2 for determining the type of notice effect for determining the type of notice / continuous notice effect, random number SR2-2 for determining the type of notice effect for determining the type of the notice effect, Random number SR2-4 for determining sound effect for determining the type of sound effect (notification sound) in production, random number SR3 for determining temporary stop symbol for sliding / development opportunity, first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination for Number SR4-1～SR4-3, first to third use of specific demonstration pattern determining random number SR6-1～SR6-3. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  Hereinafter, the type of the notice effect may be referred to as the notice effect type or the notice type, and the kind of the notice effect may be referred to as the notice effect type or the notice type.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “right” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols. ”Is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. The final stop symbols are three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. That is.

  The random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping / development chance is “left”, “middle”, “right” when executing the specific effect of “slip” or when executing the specific effect of “developed chance”. ”Is a random number used to determine the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in all or part of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  The random numbers SR4-1 to SR4-3 for determining the first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbols when executing the “pseudo-continuous” specific effects. This is a random number used to determine the combination of temporary stop symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8.

  Random numbers SR6-1 to SR6-3 for determining the first to third specific effect patterns are specific effect patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when executing the specific effects of “slip”, “pseudo train”, and “intro”. Is a random number used to determine one of a plurality of types. The first specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-1 is used to determine the specific effect pattern in the case of executing the “slip” specific effect. The second specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-2 is used to determine a specific effect pattern in the case of executing the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect. The third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 is used to determine the specific effect pattern in the case of executing the “intro” specific effect.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a notice determination table. The notice determination table is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Further, the notice determination table is a table used when receiving the winning judgment determination command shown in FIG. 43A, and a winning judgment normal jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 43B. The table used when receiving the winning determination probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command shown in FIG. 43 (C), and the winning determination probability variation jackpot (promotion) shown in FIG. 43 (D). There is a production) including a table that is used when a designated command is received and a table that is used when a winning decision sudden probability change jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 43 (E) is received.

  In each table, a determination value to be compared with the value of the notice determination random number SR2-1 is set. When the value of the random number SR2-1 for notice determination matches one of the determination values, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the notice effect. Note that FIG. 43 shows the number of determinations, not the determination value itself.

  44 to 46 are explanatory diagrams showing a notice effect type determination table. The notice effect type determination table is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. Also, the notice effect type determination table is a table used when receiving the winning judgment determination command shown in FIG. 44 (A) and the winning judgment normal jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 44 (B). A table used when receiving a winning determination probability variation big hit (no promotion effect) designation command shown in FIG. 45 (C), and a winning determination probability variation big hit shown in FIG. 45 (D). (Includes promotion effect) includes a table used when a designated command is received, and a table used when a winning determination sudden probability change jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 46 (E) is received.

  In each table, a determination value to be compared with the value of the random number SR2-2 for determining the notice effect type is set corresponding to data indicating the notice effect type. When the value of the random number SR2-2 for determining the announcement effect type matches one of the determination values, the effect control CPU 101 selects the notification effect type indicated by the data corresponding to the determination value.

  In some cases, the type of promotion effect may be included in the notice effect type. Therefore, when determining the notice effect type using the notice effect type determination table, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect and the type of the promotion effect when executing the effect. Whether to execute the promotion effect and the type of the promotion effect may be determined independently of the notice effect type.

  In this embodiment, as the notice effect types, normal notice effect A (see FIG. 36A), normal notice effect B (see FIG. 36E), and continuous notice effect A (see FIGS. 36B to 36D). )), Continuous notice effect B (see FIGS. 36 (F) to (H)), continuous notice effect C (see FIGS. 37 (A) to (C)) and continuous notice effect D (see FIGS. 37 (D) to (D)). See F).

  In this embodiment, each of the normal notice effect A and the continuous notice effect B includes only one type of notice effect, but these types of notice effects include a plurality of types of notice effects. You may do it.

  In addition, the plurality of types of notice effects included in each of the continuous notice effects A to D are the number of executions (for example, the notices a1, a2, and a3 are three times in the continuous notice effects shown in FIGS. 36B to 36D). 3 times, 2 times (execution of notices a1 and a2) or 1 time (execution of notice a1 only) is different.

  Note that in each of the continuous notice effects A to D, the notice effect is executed only once (for example, only the notice a1 is executed). Although strictly speaking, the notice effect type is not a continuous notice (normal notice effect). In order to simplify the explanation, when a continuous notice is selected as the notice effect type, the notice effect that is executed only once is also included in the continuous notice effect. .

  44 to 46 include a plurality of portions (table portions) corresponding to the difference in the number of reserved memories. In this embodiment, in each table, there are a table portion used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or 2, and a table portion used when the number of reserved memories is 3 or 4.

  In this embodiment, the normal notice effects A and B and the continuous notice effects A, B, and C are selected regardless of whether the variable display result subject to notice is a normal big hit symbol or a probable big hit symbol. However, the continuous notice effect D is used only when the variable display result to be noticed becomes a probable big hit symbol. That is, the continuous notice effect D is used only for notifying a probable big hit. In other words, a plurality of types of continuous notice effects included in the continuous notice effect D are executed for notifying a probable big hit. Further, the continuous notice effect D is not selected when the promotion effect is executed. That is, the continuous notice effect D for notifying the probable big hit is not executed when the promotion effect is executed.

  If it is decided to execute the promotion effect A using the table shown in FIG. 44 (B) corresponding to the reception of the winning determination normal jackpot designation command, the promotion effect A is determined to be the probability variation jackpot. This is equivalent to a promotion failure production for notifying that it is not possible.

  Further, the normal notice effects A, B and the continuous notice effects A, B, C are selected when the variable display result subject to notice is a normal big hit symbol or a probable big hit symbol. The notice effect type used for notifying the occurrence of a big hit. In other words, a plurality of types of notice effects included in the notice effect types are executed in order to notify the big hit.

  Further, regarding the continuous notice effects A, B, and C, as shown in FIGS. 44B, 45A, and 45B, the continuous notice effects C are easily selected when the promotion effect is executed. Next, the continuous notice effect B is easily selected when the promotion effect is executed. The continuous notice effect A is hard to be selected when the promotion effect is executed.

  The continuous notice effect C can be selected when the variable display result to be noticed is usually a big hit symbol or when it is off. However, the continuous notice effect C may not be selected when the variable display result to be noticed is usually a big hit symbol or when it is off. In this case, the continuous notice effect C is not selected when the promotion effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 44A, the normal notice effect A and the continuous notice A can be selected even when the variable display result does not become a big hit symbol (the same applies to the continuous notice C). However, when the variable display result does not become a big hit symbol, the notice effect may not be executed.

  47 to 53 are explanatory diagrams showing a notice effect type determination table. The notice effect type determination table is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. Also, the notice effect type determination table is a table used when receiving the winning judgment determination designation command shown in FIG. 47 and a table used when receiving the winning judgment normal jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, the table used when receiving the winning determination probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command and the winning determination probability variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command shown in FIG. 51 are received. And a table used when a winning decision sudden probability change jackpot designation command shown in FIGS. 52 and 53 is received.

  In each table, a determination value to be compared with the value of the random number SR2-3 for determining the notice effect type is set corresponding to data indicating the kind of notice effect. When the value of random number SR2-3 for determining the notice effect type matches one of the determination values, effect control CPU 101 selects the notice effect type indicated by the data corresponding to the determination value.

  47 to 53 includes a plurality of parts (table parts) corresponding to the difference between the notice type and the number of reserved memories. In this embodiment, in each table, there are a table part used when the number of reserved memories is 3 and a table part used when the number of reserved memories is 4, depending on the notice type. .

  In addition, in the notice effect type determination table shown in FIGS. 47 to 53, there is no table portion used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or 2. In other words, there is no table portion related to the normal notice effects A and B. As shown in FIGS. 44 to 46, when the reserved storage number is 1 or 2, only the normal notice effects A and B can be selected. In this embodiment, the normal notice effect as the notice type is selected. This is because each of A and B includes only one type of notice. In addition, when a plurality of types of notice effects are included in the normal notice effects A and B, a table portion related to the normal notice effects A and B is also provided in the notice effect type determination table.

  Note that the notices c2 and c3 are not executed when the continuous notice effect C is out of date (see FIG. 47). Accordingly, when the notice c2 is executed subsequent to the notice c1, a big hit always occurs. The motif of the image 9g used in the notice c1 is the same as the motif of the image 9h used in the notice c2 (double circle in the example shown in FIG. 37). Also, the images 9g and 9h have the same motif. It is an image of the same type (in this example, a tree). Therefore, when images of the same type with the same motif (in this example, tree images 9j and 9h with musical notes as motifs) are displayed during execution of the continuous notification effect, that is, the same type of notification target image. When at least a part of the images (tree images 9j, 9h) is displayed as a common image of the same motif, a big hit always occurs.

  In addition, in the case of a loss, an effect using an image with the same motif occurs only once (notice c1: see FIG. 47). Moreover, when it is a big hit, it may occur twice or more (notice c1 and notice c2, or notices c1 to c3: see FIGS. 48 to 52). Accordingly, the CPU 101 for effect control can execute a continuous notice effect that displays an image with the same motif more than a predetermined number of times (in this example, twice or more) when executing a continuous notice effect in the case of a big hit. In such a case, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the number of images displayed with the same motif is set to be less than a predetermined number (in this example, twice).

  In this example, the predetermined number of times is two times, but the predetermined number of times is set to three times, for example, in the case of a big hit, it is possible to execute a continuous notice effect that displays an image with the same motif three times. The number of times of displaying the image with the same motif may be less than three.

  In addition, regarding the continuous notice effect C, the notice c3 is not executed when the big hit is usually made (see FIG. 48). In the case of a probable big hit, a notice c3 is executed (see FIGS. 49, 51, and 52). Accordingly, when the notice c3 is executed subsequent to the notice c2, a probable big hit always occurs. The motifs of the images 9g, 9h, and 9i used in the notices c1 to c3 are the same (double circles in the example shown in FIG. 37). This occurs only at most twice (notice c1 and notice c2: see FIG. 48). Therefore, if the same kind of image with the same motif is displayed a predetermined number of times (in this example, three times) during execution of the continuous notice effect, a probabilistic big hit always occurs.

  In this example, the predetermined number of times is three times. However, when the predetermined number of times is, for example, twice, a continuous notice effect in which an image with the same motif is displayed twice or more can be executed when the probability variation is a big hit. In such a case, the number of times the image is displayed with the same motif may be less than two. In such a case, if it is out of place, the number of times the image is displayed with the same motif may be set to 0 (less than 1).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the continuous notice effect C is lost, the notices c2 and c3 are not executed as compared to the case where the big hit is made, and when the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit is prevented. The notice c3 is prevented from being executed as compared with the case where That is, a priority order is given to a notice effect that is not used (specifically, an image that is not used) (priority c2 is higher for notice priority, followed by notice c3 is higher).

  In addition, among the multiple types of continuous notice effects C and D, the continuous notice effect C is configured such that there is a notice effect that is not executed in the case of a loss or a normal big hit. That is, a priority order is given to a notice effect type with a notice effect that is not executed (continuous notice effect C is high as a priority regarding not being used).

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of a notice sound determination table. The notice sound determination table is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Further, the notice sound determination table is a table used when receiving the winning judgment determination designation command shown in FIG. 54A and the winning judgment normal jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 54B. 54, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command, or a winning judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 54C is received. And the table used when

  In each table, a determination value to be compared with the value of the warning sound determination random number SR2-4 is set corresponding to data indicating the type of the warning sound. If the value of the random number SR2-4 for determining the warning sound matches any determination value, the effect control CPU 101 selects the type of the warning sound indicated by the data corresponding to the determination value.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the type of the warning sound using the warning sound determination table when any of the continuous warning effects A to D is selected as the warning effect type.

  In this embodiment, the types of warning sounds include warning sounds X, Y, and Z. The warning sound Z is not used when it is out of sync (see FIG. 54A). In addition, the warning sound Y is selected at a lower rate when it is out of place than when it is a big hit. Further, the warning sound Z is selected at a higher rate in the case of a probable big hit than in the case of a normal big hit (see FIGS. 54B and 54C).

  Further, in the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, as a table for determining a definite decorative symbol to be one of the predetermined non-reach combinations and the development chances HC1 to HC8, for example, FIGS. The final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160D shown in D) are stored. The final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 55 (A) is a left final stop that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the predetermined decorative symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to in order to determine the symbol FZ1-1 based on the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1-1. The final stop symbol determination table 160A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the symbol number “1” of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. ”To“ 8 ”. The final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 55 (B) is a right final stop that becomes a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R among the fixed ornament symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160B is compared with the value of the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2 according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. Including the data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 55C is a medium final stop that becomes a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the fixed ornament symbols that are combinations of predetermined non-reach. It is a table referred to for determining the symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3.

  Further, the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100 stores a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR127LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination table 160C includes the value of the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3 according to the determination result as to which of the left and right outcome types DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR127LR31 to LR38. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 55 (B), the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. Is not assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2. With such an assignment, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol combination is a reach combination or a jackpot combination (except for the chances of success TC1 to TC4). Can be avoided. In addition, in the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 55C, combinations of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 are predetermined decorative symbols. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR1-3 is not assigned to the portion that is the combination of. For example, even if it is not a reach combination or a jackpot combination, a portion that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 6A, a portion that becomes the development chance HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. The value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR1-3 is shown in the portion that becomes the odd chance TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 6C, and further in the portion that is a combination of certain non-reach as shown in FIG. No numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with is assigned. With such an assignment, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol is a pseudo-continuous chance item GC1 to GC8, an expansion chance item HC1 to HC8, or a random chance item. TC1 to TC4, or a certain non-reach combination similar to these chances can be avoided.

  The final stop symbol determination table 160D shown in FIG. 55 (D) shows the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, “L”, “Middle”, and “Right” when the specific effect “end of development chance” is executed. The combination of the stop symbols to be the final stop symbols FZ1-4, FZ1-5, and FZ1-6 at 9R is determined as one of the development chances HC1 to HC8 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. This is a table that is referred to. The final stop symbol determination table 160D is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and includes data (determination values) corresponding to the development chance points HC1 to HC8. .

  In the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B shown in FIG. 58 (A) and FIG. Is remembered. The final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 58 (A) has a left final stop symbol FZ2- that becomes a finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L among the finalized symbols that are out of reach. 1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is a confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R, are referred to based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table to be. The final stop symbol determination table 162A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, as a left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and a right final stop symbol FZ2-2. It includes data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the same decorative symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2). The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 58 (B) has a medium final stop symbol FZ2- serving as a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C among the fixed ornament symbols that are out of reach combinations. 3 is a table referred to for determining 3 based on the third final stop symbol determining random number SR1-3.

  The middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that constitutes the out-of-reach combination is specified by the symbol difference that is the difference between the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. . That is, in the variable display of decorative symbols, the variation of decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and “left” → “right” → “middle”. When the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the order of “left” and “right” symbols other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the areas 9L and 9R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the "middle" symbol display is performed using the final stop symbol determination table 162B. A difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 stopped and displayed in the area 9C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the determined symbol difference, the final decorative symbol that is the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C is determined. The final stop symbol determination table 162B is a variation pattern of normal PA2-1, normal PA2-2, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, or any of normal PA2-3 and normal PA2-4. If it is one of the fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-1 to PB3-5, Super PC3-1 to Super PC3-4, Special PG2-3, Super PA3- 5 is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third final stop symbol determining random number SR1-3 according to any one of the fluctuation patterns of the super PA 3-8, and the symbol difference “−2”. ”,“ −1 ”,“ +1 ”,“ +2 ”.

  In the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, a final table shown in FIGS. 59 (A) and 59 (B) is used as a table for determining a definite decorative symbol to be one of the big hit combinations and the chances of success TC1 to TC4. Stopped symbol determination tables 163A and 163C are stored. The final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 59A is stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as finalized symbols that are big hit symbols. This table is referred to for determining the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. The final stop symbol determination table 163A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3-. 3 includes data (determination values) corresponding to the same symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”. The final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 59 (B) has a left middle right final stop symbol FZ4-1, FZ4- in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. 2 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that become FZ4-3 as one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 based on the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1-1. The final stop symbol determination table 163C is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the odd chance TC1 to TC4. .

  Note that the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 59 (A) is used when the stop symbol of a decorative symbol is a normal jackpot symbol. The normal jackpot symbol is stopped when a normal big hit designation display result 2 designation command (see FIG. 21) is received, but is a case when a display result 3 designation command (see FIG. 21) with a probability variable big hit designation is received. The display is also stopped when the promotion effect is executed.

  In the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, specific effect pattern determination tables 164A to 164A shown in FIGS. 60A to 60C are used as tables for determining one of a plurality of specific effect patterns. 164C is stored. When the specific effect of “slip” is executed, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A shown in FIG. 60A slides the specific effect pattern TP1- based on the first specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-1. 1 is a table referred to in order to determine one of the slips TP1-4. The specific effect pattern determination table 164A includes non-reach PA1-4, normal PA2-2, normal PA2-4, normal PA2-6, normal PA2-8, super PA3-2, super PA3-6, super PA4-2, super Changes in PA5-2, Super PB3-2, Super PB4-2, Super PB5-2, Super PC3-2, Super PC3-4, Super PD1-2, Special PG1-2, Special PG2-2, Special PG3-3 A numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the first specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-1 according to a variation pattern (see FIGS. 7 and 8) in which a specific effect of “slip” is executed, such as a pattern. And the data (judgment value) corresponding to the specific production | presentation pattern of slip TP1-1-slip TP1-4 are included.

  In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and then stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed. In the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the “left” and “right” symbol display areas After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in 9L and 9R, the decorative symbols are displayed again in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and then stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be performed is performed.

  The specific effect pattern determination table 164B shown in FIG. 60 (B) displays the specific effect pattern based on the second specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-2 when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of TP2-1 to pseudo-continuous TP2-3. The specific effect pattern determination table 164B includes non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-4, super PA3-8, super PB3-4, super PA4-4, super PA4-8, super PB4-4, super PB5-4, special A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the second specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-2 according to the change pattern in which the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect of the change pattern of PG1-3 is executed. It includes data (determination values) corresponding to the specific performance patterns of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 to the pseudo-continuous TP2-3.

  In the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then re-variation (pseudo-variable variation). The all-revariable display operation to be performed is performed once until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. In the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-2, the all-revariable display operation is performed twice before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-3, the all-revariable display operation is performed three times before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific performance pattern is determined to be one of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 to the pseudo-continuous TP2-3 using the specific performance pattern determination table 164B, thereby determining the number of executions of the pseudo-series variation. be able to.

  The specific effect pattern determination table 164C shown in FIG. 60C indicates the specific effect pattern based on the third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 when the “intro” specific effect is executed. 1 to Intro TP3-3 is a table referred to for determination. The specific effect pattern determination table 164C includes “intro” specific effects such as non-reach PA1-6, super PA3-3, super PA3-7, super PB3-3, super PA4-3, and super PA4-7. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 according to the variation pattern to be executed (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). Data (determination value) corresponding to the specific effect pattern of TP3-3 is included.

  When the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, for example, intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 corresponding to a plurality of types of effect operations depending on which of the previous effect values is 1 to 3. The allocation of the third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 to each specific effect pattern is different. The previous effect value is set to 1 when the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “Intro” is determined to be intro TP3-1, and is set to 2 when it is determined to be intro TP3-2. Is set to 3. When the previous effect value is 1, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 is not assigned to the intro TP3-1. When the previous effect value is 2, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 is not assigned to the intro TP3-2, and the previous effect value is 3. Sometimes, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 is not assigned to the intro TP3-3. When the specific effect of “Intro” is executed according to the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-6 by such allocation, the same specific effect as the specific effect pattern in the specific effect of “Intro” executed last time It can be prevented from becoming a pattern.

  In the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, as shown in FIGS. 61A to 61D, tables for determining decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped when a specific effect of “slip” is executed are shown. Temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D are stored. Each temporary stop symbol determination table 166A to 166D is used according to whether the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-1 to the slip TP1-4 according to the table selection rule as shown in FIG. 61 (E), for example. Selected as a table. That is, when the specific performance pattern is the slip TP1-1, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A is selected as the usage table, and when the specific effect pattern is the slip TP1-2, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166B is selected as the usage table. In the case of the slip TP1-3, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166C is selected as the use table, and in the case of the slip TP1-4, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166D is selected as the use table. Each temporary stop symbol determination table 166A to 166D has a temporary stop at the time of slipping / development chance according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols in the symbol display area where the decorative symbols are changed again. It is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the symbol determining random number SR3 and includes data (determination value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped symbols. In other words, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166A has a decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-1. According to the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, it is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random stop SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping / development chance, and becomes the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1. Data (decision value) corresponding to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols is included. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166B has a symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-2. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random stop SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping / development chance, and the decorative symbol that becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8”. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166C has the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “right” symbol display area 9R in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-3. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random stop SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development chance, and the decorative symbol that becomes the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-3 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8”. The temporary stop symbol determination table 166D has a symbol number of a decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” symbol display area 9L in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed according to the specific effect pattern of the slip TP1-4. In accordance with “1” to “8”, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the random stop SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development chance, and the decorative symbol that becomes the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-4 Data (determination values) corresponding to symbol numbers “1” to “8”.

  In the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, FIGS. 62A to 62D are used as tables for determining decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D shown in FIG. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D indicate that when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed, the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, super PA3-4, super PA3-8, super PA4- 4. Total re-variation that is executed until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, whether it is any of Super PA 4-8, Super PB 3-4, Super PB 4-4, or Special PG 1-3 It is selected as a use table according to the remaining number of display operations. For example, the remaining number of re-variable display operations is “0” in the variation of the decorative symbol (pseudo continuous variation) in which the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and the temporary stop symbol is stopped one time before that. The displayed decorative pattern variation (pseudo-continuous variation) is “1”, and the decorative symbol variation (pseudo-continuous variation) in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed two times before becomes “2”. What happens after the quasi-continuous variation in which the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped is executed so that the variation of the decorative symbol (pseudo-variable variation) in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “3”? This corresponds to whether the pseudo continuous variation (variation in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed) is executed.

  As an example, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shows the total re-variation display operation executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the variation pattern being non-reach PA1-5. When the remaining number of times is “1”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the right to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R. The right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2 as the symbol, and the middle temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 as the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C are selected as the use table. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167B has a variation pattern of any of Super PA3-4, Super PA3-8, Super PA4-4, Super PA4-8, Super PB3-4, Super PB4-4, and Special PG1-3 Accordingly, if the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “1”, the temporary display is performed in the “left” symbol display area 9L. Left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be stopped, and right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the "right" symbol display area 9R, and temporary in the "middle" symbol display area 9C It is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 which is the intermediate symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Further, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C has a variation pattern of Super PA3-4, Super PA3-8, Super PA4-4, Super PA4-8, Super PB3-4, Super PB4-4, or Special PG1-3. When the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “2”, the “left” symbol display area 9L The left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped, and the right temporary stop symbol KZ3-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and the “middle” symbol display area 9C. Is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ3-3, which is the intermediate symbol to be temporarily stopped. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167D has a variation pattern that is one of Super PA3-4, Super PA3-8, Super PA4-4, Super PA4-8, Super PB3-4, Super PB4-4. A left symbol for temporary stop display in the “left” symbol display area 9 </ b> L when the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the stop symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “3”; The left temporary stop symbol KZ4-1, the right temporary stop symbol KZ4-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “right” symbol display area 9R, and the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “middle” symbol display area 9C Is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ4-3. When the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-5, the specific effect pattern is determined as the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 based on the setting of the specific effect pattern determination table 164B shown in FIG. Since the total re-variation display operation to be re-variable after the temporary stop display is performed only once, it is not necessary to select the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C or the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D as the use table. When the variation pattern is the special PG1-3, the specific effect pattern is determined to be the pseudo-continuous TP2-1 or the pseudo-continuous TP2-2 based on the setting of the specific effect pattern determination table 164B illustrated in FIG. Since the total re-variation display operation for re-variation after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is performed at most twice, it is not necessary to select the temporary stop symbol determining table 167D as the use table.

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 62 (A) and the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. 62 (B) are left final stop symbols as the final stop symbols in the “left” symbol display area 9L. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determining random number SR4-1 according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbol, and the left middle right temporary stop It includes data (determination values) corresponding to pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by combinations of symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 62 (C) includes a left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, a right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, and a middle temporary stop symbol 2-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. Is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination random number SR4-2, depending on which of the pseudo-reambling chances GC1 to GC8, It includes data (determination values) corresponding to the pseudo consecutive chance eyes GC1 to GC8 configured by combinations of the right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2, and KZ3-3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167D shown in FIG. 62 (D) includes the left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, the right temporary stop symbol 3-2, and the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C. Is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the value of the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination random number SR4-3 according to which of the pseudo-reambling chances GC1 to GC8, It includes data (determination values) corresponding to the pseudo consecutive chance eyes GC1 to GC8 configured by combinations of the right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3.

  By determining the temporary stop symbols using the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D, for example, as shown in FIG. 63, the pseudo continuous variation due to each specific effect pattern of the pseudo continuous TP2-1 to the pseudo continuous TP2-3. Depending on the number of executions, any of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 may be used as the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Can be determined.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, as a table for determining a decorative design that is temporarily stopped and displayed when a specific development of “Development Chance” is executed, for example, FIG. A temporary stop symbol determination table 168 shown in FIG. The temporary stop symbol determination table 168 indicates the chance of slipping / development according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the left final stop symbols as the final stop symbols in the “left” symbol display area 9L. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR3, which is a development chance eye HC1 that is constituted by a combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ6-1, KZ6-2, and KZ6-3. Data (determination value) corresponding to HC8 is included.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs a notice determination process (step S810) and 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.

  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 decoration symbol and the variation of the ornament symbol are 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 processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol (and the ornament symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. 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 processing (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of big hit or small 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 effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the notice determination processing in step S810. In the notice determination process, the CPU 101 for effect control determines a winning determination result command (a winning determination judgment designation command, a winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, a winning judgment correct variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot) It is confirmed whether or not a winning determination result command reception flag indicating that a specified command (with a promotion effect) or a winning determination sudden probability change jackpot specifying command) is received is set (step S671).

  If the winning determination result command reception flag is not set, the process ends.

  When the winning determination result command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the winning determination result command reception flag (step S672). If a notice execution flag (normal notice execution flag or continuous notice execution flag) is set, the flag is reset (step S673).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice determination random number SR2-1 (step S674). Then, a table corresponding to the received winning determination result command is selected from the notice determination table shown in FIG. 43, and the value of the notice determination random number SR2-1 is set in the selected table. By determining whether or not it matches any of the determination values, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed (step S675). In addition, the presence or absence of a promotion effect is also determined by the process of step S675. This is because if it is decided to execute the notice effect, it may be decided to execute the promotion effect in the subsequent processing. However, in practice, the presence or absence of the promotion effect is determined in the process of step S678.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command, Alternatively, if a winning decision sudden probability change jackpot designation command is transmitted, a new winning decision result command is not transmitted until a big win occurs. However, there is no such restriction when a winning determination determination command is transmitted (see “command transmission prohibition flag” in FIG. 24). Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the new winning determination result command before executing the continuous notice effect after the decision to execute the continuous notice effect based on the reception of the winning judgment determination designation command. There are things to do. In such a case, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect again and the kind of notice when it is executed, based on the newly received winning determination result command. In order to enable such control, the process of step S673 is executed.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect (step S676), the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice effect type determination random number SR2-2 (step S677). 44 to 46, the table corresponding to the received winning determination result command and the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM is selected, and the notice effect type determination is performed. By determining whether or not the value of the random number for use SR2-2 matches any of the determination values set in the selected table, the notice effect type (notice type) is determined (step S678).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice effect type determination random number SR2-3 (step S679). 47 to 53, the table corresponding to the received winning determination result command and the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM is selected to determine the notice effect type. By determining whether or not the value of the random number SR2-3 for use matches one of the determination values set in the selected table, the notice effect type (notice type) is determined (step S680).

  The effect control CPU 101 does not execute the processes of steps S679 and S680 when the notice effect type is determined to be the normal notice effect A or the normal notice effect B in the process of step S678. This is because in this embodiment, there are only one kind of notice included in the usual notice effects A and B. Also, if it is determined in step S678 that the promotion effect is to be executed without executing the notice effect (see FIG. 45D), the processes in steps S679 and S680 are not executed.

  When the notice type is determined as one of the continuous notice effects (step S681), the process proceeds to step S685. If not determined to be a continuous notice effect, a normal notice execution flag is set (step S682), and data indicating the kind of notice is set in the ROM (step S683).

  If the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the promotion effect without executing the notice effect in the process of step S678, the data indicating the type of the promotion effect is set in the RAM in the process of step S683. .

  In step S685, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the warning sound determination random number SR2-4 (step S685). Then, the table corresponding to the received winning determination result command is selected from the notification sound determination table shown in FIG. 54, and the value of the notification sound determination random number SR2-4 is set in the selected table. The type of warning sound is determined by determining whether or not it matches any of the determination values (step S686).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 stores the number of executions according to the notice type determined in the process of step S680, data indicating the kind of notice, and data showing the kind of notice sound in the RAM (step S687). For example, when the notice effect type is continuous notice effect A and the notice effect for executing the notices a1 and a2 is determined as the notice type, the number of executions is 2, and the notices a1, a2 and a3 are executed as the notice types. The number of executions is 3 when the notice effect is determined. The notice effect is executed in each of the variable displays corresponding to the number of executions.

  If the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the promotion effect in the process of step S678, it also sets data indicating the type of the promotion effect in the RAM in the process of step S687.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 stores the value of (holding storage number−execution number−1) in the RAM as the number of fluctuations before starting the notice (step S688). Further, a continuous notice execution flag is set (step S689).

  For example, when the number of reserved memories is 4 and the number of executions is 3, 0 (the number of reserved memories−the number of executions−1) is stored as the number of fluctuations before starting the notice. In that case, the continuous notice effect is executed from the next variable display of the decorative symbols. When the number of reserved storage is 4 and the number of executions is 2, 1 (the number of stored storages-the number of executions-1) is stored as the number of fluctuations before the start of the notice. In that case, the notice effect is not executed in the next variable display, and the hold corresponding to the second variable display (the determination result command at the time of winning that is the basis of the determination (transmitted when the start winning occurs)) The notice effect is executed from the variable display executed immediately before the variable display started based on the memory.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  68 to 70 are flowcharts showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S510).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be off (step S511). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. Note that the fluctuation pattern used when it is determined to be a big hit is not used when it is decided to be a big hit, and the fluctuation pattern used when it is decided to be a big hit is a deviation. If it is configured not to be used when it is determined to be, it may be determined whether or not it is determined to be out of place by the received variation pattern command. If it is determined to be out of place, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received as the variation pattern command (step S512). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 uses the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command as a variation pattern that executes a specific effect of “end of development chance”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S513). For example, if the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-7 (see FIGS. 7 and 8), the variation pattern is to execute a specific effect of “end of development chance”. Determined.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is to execute the specific effect of “end of development chance eye”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting any of the development chance points HC1 to HC8 ( Step S514). In the process of step S506, the final stop symbol determination table 160D shown in FIG. 55D is selected as the use table. Further, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160D based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-4, FZ1-5, FZ1 that become one of the development chances HC1 to HC8. The combination of −6 is determined as the stop symbol for the decorative symbol.

  If it is determined in the process of step S513 that the variation pattern does not execute the specific effect of “end of development chance”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative pattern that does not reach (step S515). In the process of step S515, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 55A is selected as the use table. Next, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 55 (B) is selected as the use table. Subsequently, the value of the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-2, the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. Further, by referring to the left / right output determination table 161 shown in FIG. 56 based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the left / right output type DC1-1 is Determine which of the multiple types. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 55C is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160C.

  In the process of step S515, with reference to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination table 161, the decorative symbols to be used as the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined. The stop symbol of the symbol does not become a reach combination or a jackpot combination. Further, even if the combination is not a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 6 (A), the development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 6 (B), FIG. There is no combination of the random chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in (C) and a certain non-reach as shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S512 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination (step S516). In the process of step S516, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 58A is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, the same decorative design as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 58 (B) is selected as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the extracted random number SR1-3, the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 become the decorative symbols and the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3. The design difference from the decorative design is determined. The effect control CPU 101 determines a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 according to the determined symbol difference.

  As described above, in the process of step S516, the CPU 101 for effect control first uses the final stop symbol determination table 162A to “left” other than the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. ”And“ Right ”symbol display areas 9L and 9R, and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 are displayed. Next, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2-1 in the “medium” symbol display area 9C where the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed last. , FZ2-2 is determined as a design difference with respect to the decorative symbol, and according to the determined symbol difference, a decorative symbol as the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined.

  If it is decided to execute the continuous notice effect, and the notice d1, notice d2 or notice d3 is executed in the variable display to be started from now on, in the process of step S516, the left final stop symbol FZ2-1. And the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 is determined to be “7”. The notice effect included in the continuous notice effect D is a probability change notice effect, and since it is executed when the promotion effect is not executed (see FIG. 50, etc.), the probability change notice effect is executed and reach is made. Sometimes, “7” is displayed as the reach symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 to be any symbol other than “7”. Whether or not the notice d1, notice d2 or notice d3 is executed in the variable display to be started from now on is the data indicating the kind of notice stored in the RAM and the number of fluctuations before the notice start is 0 (continuous notice) It indicates that the production has started or will start from now on.) And the value of the number of executions.

  Further, in this embodiment, the continuous notice effect D is executed only when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is reached, but may be executed at a low rate when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is not reached. In this case, when it is determined that the probable big hit is not made, if the notice effect of the continuous notice effect D is executed, “7” is not selected as the reach symbol for reaching.

  If it is not determined to be out of place (step S511), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it has been determined to be a sudden or small hit (step S521). Whether or not it has been determined to be a surprise or small hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command (see FIG. 21) is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined that the accuracy or small hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-4 (step S523). . As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 are all variation patterns in which the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. If it is determined in step S523 that the variation pattern is one of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4, the process proceeds to step S513, and the effect control CPU 101 performs step S514 or step S515. Then, the decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is determined.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the variation pattern is one of the special PG 1-1 to special PG 1-4, the effect control CPU 101 is designated by the variation pattern designation command in the process of step S513. If the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the special PG1-4 (see FIG. 8), it is determined that the variation pattern is to execute the specific effect of “end of development opportunity eye”. Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 used when suddenly probable big hit, the chance of development is set as a temporary stop symbol, and a predetermined urgent probability is finally stopped and displayed. It may be. Further, when reach variation is suddenly performed when the probability sudden hit is large, the decorative pattern may be replaced with a chance of probability after the reach mode is reached.

  When it is determined in step S523 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG1-1 to special PG1-4 variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the designated variation pattern is a special PG2-1 to special PG2-3. It is determined whether or not any of the variation patterns (step S524). When the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns of special PG2-1 to special PG2-3, the process proceeds to step S516.

  If it is determined in step S524 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG2-1 to special PG2-3 variation pattern, the designated variation pattern is one of the special PG3-1 to special PG3-3 variation patterns. . As shown in FIG. 8, the variation patterns of the special PG 3-1 to the special PG 3-3 are all variation patterns that make the display result of the decorative symbol one of the chance chance items TC <b> 1 to TC <b> 4. Therefore, when any of the variation patterns of the special PG 3-1 to the special PG 3-3 is designated, the effect control CPU 101 displays the final stop symbol of the decorative symbols constituting any of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4. Determine (step S525). In the process of step S525, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 59B as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163C, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1, FZ4-2, and FZ4 that become any one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4. -3 is determined as the final stop symbol.

  When it is not determined for the accuracy and the small hit (step S521), the final stop symbol of the combination of the big hit is determined (step S522). In the process of step S522, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 59A as the use table. Further, the value of the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR1-1, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the combination of the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that become the big hit symbol is finally determined. Determine as a stop symbol.

  However, if the CPU 101 for effect control is determined to be a probable big hit, that is, if the display result 3 designation command (see FIG. 21) is received and it is determined not to execute the promotion effect. In the process of step S522, the left, middle, and right final symbols are set to “7”, “7”, and “7”.

  After executing any one of steps S514, S515, and S516, or after executing any one of steps S522 and S525, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process (step S517).

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that does not include the specific effect (step S551). If the variation pattern does not include the specific effect, the specific effect setting process ends.

  If the variation pattern includes a specific effect, it is determined whether the specific effect is any one of “slip”, “pseudo train”, and “intro” (step S552). If it is one of the specific effects of “sliding”, “pseudo train”, and “intro”, the effect control CPU 101 selects a specific effect pattern determination table corresponding to the specific effect as a use table (step S553). When the specific effect of “slip” is selected, the specific effect pattern determination table 164A shown in FIG. 60A is selected. When the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is selected, FIG. The specified specific effect pattern determination table 164B is selected, and when the specific effect is “Intro”, the specific effect pattern determination table 164C shown in FIG. 60C is selected.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S554). In the case of the “slip” specific effect, the value of the first specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-1 is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-1, the specific effect pattern is determined as one of the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164A selected in the process of step S552. To do. In the case of the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, the value of the second specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-2 is extracted. Then, based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-2, the specific effect pattern is selected from any one of the pseudo-series TP2-1 to the pseudo-series TP2-3 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164B selected in the process of step S552. To decide. In the case of the “Intro” specific effect, the value of the third specific effect pattern determination random number SR6-3 is extracted. When the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, the previous effect value stored in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is read. And when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, based on the value of the extracted random number SR6-3 and the previous effect value, when the fluctuation pattern is other than non-reach PA 1-6, it is extracted. Based on the value of the random number SR6-3, the specific effect pattern is determined as one of the intro TP3-1 to the intro TP3-3 by referring to the specific effect pattern determination table 164C.

  When the specific effect is “intro” (step S555), the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern according to the specific effect patterns of intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 determined in the process of step S554. The previous effect value is updated with the previous effect buffer update setting value in the table 164C (step S556). For example, when the specific effect pattern of intro TP3-1 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 1. When the specific effect pattern of intro TP3-2 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 2. When the specific effect pattern of intro TP3-3 is determined in the process of step S554, the previous effect value is updated to 3.

  By executing the processing of step S556, any of the specific effect patterns of intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 prepared for each type of effect operation corresponding to the variation pattern for executing the specific effect of “intro”. Each time it is determined, the previous effect value corresponding to the specific effect pattern of the determined intro TP3-1 to intro TP3-3 is updated. That is, each time the effect operation in the specific effect of “Intro” is determined as one of a plurality of types, the determined type of effect operation is stored as an update value last time. In the process of step S554, when the variation pattern is non-reach PA 1-6, the previous effect value is read and the determination using the specific effect pattern determination table 164C as shown in FIG. 60C is performed. Thus, the specific effect pattern can be determined so that the same type of effect operation as the effect operation type stored as the previous effect value is not executed.

  If it is determined in step S552 that the specific effect is other than “slip”, “pseudo-run”, or “intro”, if it is determined in step S555 that the specific effect is other than “intro”, and step When the process of S556 is executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect is any one of “slip”, “pseudo train”, and “expansion chance” (step S557). If it is a specific effect other than “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, and “expansion chance”, the specific effect setting process is terminated. If it is one of the specific effects of “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, and “expansion chance”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a temporary stop symbol to be displayed for temporary stop in the specific effect (step S558).

  In the process of step S558, the effect control CPU 101 follows the table selection rule shown in FIG. 61 (E) based on the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554 when it is the specific effect of “slip”. Any one of the temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D is selected as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR3 for temporary stop symbol determination at the time of the slip / development opportunity is extracted. The right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1, the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2, and the right temporary stop symbol are referred to by referring to any of the selected temporary stop symbol determination tables 166A to 166D based on the value of the extracted random number SR3. 1-3, a decorative symbol to be one of the left temporary stop symbols KZ1-4 is determined.

  In the case of the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation to a constant M based on the specific effect pattern determined in the process of step S554. For example, the constant M is set to “1” in the case of the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-1, and the constant M is set to “2” in the case of the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-2. In the case of the specific effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous TP2-3, the constant M is set to “3”. In addition, “0” is set to the variable N indicating the determined number of combinations of temporary stop symbols. If the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-5, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 62A is selected as the use table, and the variation pattern is super PA3-4, super PA3-8. In the case of any one of Super PA4-4, Super PA4-8, Super PB3-4, Super PB4-4, and Special PG1-3, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. Select as use table. Also, the value of the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination random number SR4-1 is extracted. Based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-1, any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is referred to by referring to either the selected temporary stop symbol determination table 167A or the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. A combination of left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 (temporary stop symbol at the first temporary stop) is determined. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S558 ends. If the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. Further, the value of the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination random number SR4-2 is extracted. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1 and KZ3- that become any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. 2, a combination of KZ3-3 (temporary stop symbol at the time of the second temporary stop) is determined. Then, it is updated by adding 1 to the variable N, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S558 ends. If the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D shown in FIG. Further, the value of the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determining random number SR4-3 is extracted. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D based on the value of the extracted random number SR4-3, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-, which become any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. 2, a combination of KZ4-3 (temporary stop symbol at the time of the third temporary stop) is determined.

  In the case of a specific effect of “Development Chance”, the effect control CPU 101 selects the temporary stop symbol determination table 168 shown in FIG. 64 as a use table. Further, the value of the random number SR3 for temporary stop symbol determination at the time of the slip / development opportunity is extracted. Then, by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 168 based on the value of the extracted random number SR3, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ6-1, KZ6-2, KZ6 that become one of the development chances HC1 to HC8. -3 combination is determined.

  After executing the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern of pseudo-continuous variation (step S531). If it is not the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous variation, the process proceeds to step S534. If the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation, “1” indicating the first variation (the variation before the first temporary stop) is set in the re-variation number counter (step S532). Further, a value corresponding to the first variation time (the time from the variation start time to the first temporary stop time) is set in the re-variation time timer (step S533). Then, control goes to a step S534.

  In step S534, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the normal notice execution flag is set. If the normal notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S535. When the normal notice execution flag is set, a value corresponding to the time from the start of change (at the start of variable display) to the start of the notice effect is set in the notice start timer (step S543), and the process proceeds to step S544. Transition.

  In step S535, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice execution flag is set. When the continuous notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S544. If the continuous notice execution flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the number of fluctuations before the notice start is zero (step S536). If the number of changes before the notice start is not 0, the value of the number of changes before the notice start is decremented by 1 (step S537), and the process proceeds to step S544.

  When the number of fluctuations before starting the notice is 0, the effect control CPU 101 sets a continuous notice sound effect start request flag (step S538). In addition, when the notice sound of the continuous notice is not yet output, specifically, when the notice sound output flag of the continuous notice is not set (step S539), the notice sound of the continuous notice is being output. A flag is set (step S540). Also, the value of the temperament counter is cleared to 0 (step S541). Then, the value of the number of executions is decremented by 1 (step S542), and the process proceeds to step S543.

  Note that the warning sound output flag for the continuous notice is referred to when the big hit game is started after the continuous notice effect is finished. In other words, when the flag for outputting the continuous warning sound is set when the big hit game is started, the output of the continuous warning sound is continued.

  The continuous notice sound effect start request flag and the value of the temperament counter are referred to in the sound effect control process in step S707. That is, in the sound effect control process, when it is detected that the continuous notice sound effect start request flag is set, the output of the notice sound of the continuous notice of the temperament according to the value of the temperament counter is started. In other words, the output of the notice sound of the continuous notice is started, or the rhythm of the notice sound of the continuous notice is changed.

  Although not shown in FIG. 70, when the continuous notice execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 outputs the sound number data corresponding to the normal sound effect to the sound output board 70. To do.

  In step S544, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the type of the notice effect. When the notice effect is not executed, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S545). Further, the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component and various lamps as the effect component) is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) (steps). S546). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps.

  If the object of the notice is suddenly abrupt, the images 9a to 9l are displayed on the effect display device 9 in colors different from the colors of the images 9a to 9l used in other cases. Depending on the difference in display control data in the process table, prepare a process table corresponding to the one that will be used when the subject of notice is suddenly abrupt and another that will be used in other cases. The colors 9a-9l can be different.

  Further, 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 S547). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S548). 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 S549).

  FIG. 72 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. 72 is prepared according to each variation pattern. The process table is also prepared according to the pattern of the notice effect. In addition, a process table corresponding to a fanfare effect, an effect during a round in a big hit game, an ending effect, etc. is also prepared.

  FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed in accordance with the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 73, 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.

  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. 74 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the sound number data and the type of sound effect. In the example shown in FIG. 74, the sound number data 1 is sound number data that designates a normal sound effect (specifically, a normal sound effect start, that is, a sound effect start by a normal sound effect). The normal sound effect is output, for example, at the start or end of variation of the decorative symbol. The sound number data 2 to m are sound number data for designating sound effects in reach effects. Note that the sound number data 2 to m correspond to one of all types of reach.

  The sound number data m + 1 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in a fanfare effect during a normal big hit. The sound number data m + 2 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in a fanfare effect at the time of a probable big hit. The sound number data m + 3 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in a fanfare effect at the time of a sudden probability big hit. The sound number data m + 4 is sound number data for designating sound effects during a round during a big hit game. The sound number data m + 5 is sound number data for designating sound effects between rounds during a big hit game.

  The sound number data m + 6 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in an ending effect at a normal big hit. The sound number data m + 7 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in an ending effect at the time of a probable big hit. The sound number data m + 8 is sound number data for designating a sound effect in the ending effect at the time of sudden probability change big hit.

  The sound number data m + 9 is sound number data that designates the normal notice sound effect used when the normal notice effect is executed. The sound number data m + 10 to m + 12 are sound number data for designating the warning sounds X, Y, and Z.

  In FIG. 74, one sound number data is shown for each of the warning sounds X, Y, and Z. Actually, the first temperament and the second sound data are shown for each of the warning sounds X, Y, and Z. The note number data specifying the temperament and the third temperament is used.

  Further, when the voice synthesis IC 703 receives the sound number data from the production control microcomputer 100, the sound synthesis IC 703 stops the currently output sound and starts outputting the sound according to the newly input sound number data. However, the normal warning effect sound can be output simultaneously with other sounds. That is, the speech synthesis IC 703 has a plurality of channels, and outputs the normal notice sound effect corresponding to the sound number data m + 9 on a channel different from the channel outputting the sound corresponding to the other sound number data.

  FIG. 75 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of control data corresponding to each sound number data. Control data corresponding to each sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM 704. In this embodiment, PCM data is used as control data. That is, the sound effect for one second is represented by 8 bits × 8k (8000) = 64 kbits. Therefore, if the effect time by sound effect is 10 seconds, the control data is 80 kbytes of data. The voice synthesis IC 703 sequentially reads PCM data from the voice data ROM 704 every (1/8000) seconds, and outputs a voice signal (sound signal) using the read PCM data.

  That is, the speech synthesis IC 703 reads PCM data in order from the first control data corresponding to the sound number data input from the effect control microcomputer 100, converts the read PCM data into analog voice data, and an amplification circuit. It outputs to 705 (refer FIG. 3). The amplifying circuit 705 amplifies the audio output level of the analog audio data output from the audio synthesizing IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the amplified level to the speaker 27.

  FIG. 76 and FIG. 77 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation processing (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the production control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S860A, S860B, and S860C). If the re-variation time timer is operating (if not timed out), the value of the re-variation time timer is decremented by 1 (step S860D).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S861). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S862). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S863).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S865), the CPU 101 for effect control displays the next display screen for the left, middle and right decorative symbols (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last decorative symbol display switching time). ) Is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S866). 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. Then, the fluctuation control timer is reset (step S867). That is, the fluctuation control timer is restarted.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the re-variation time timer has timed out (step S868). If the re-variation time timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S872. When the re-variation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 determines the temporary stop symbol determined in step S558 according to the value (1, 2, or 3) set in the re-variation number counter. Is controlled to stop and display in the “left” symbol display area, the “middle” symbol display area, and the “right” symbol display area in the effect display device 9 (step S869). Further, a value corresponding to the time until the next temporary stop is set in the re-variation time timer (step S870). Further, the value of the re-variation number counter is incremented by 1 (step S871). Then, control goes to a step S872.

  In step S872, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice start timer is in operation, and if it is in operation, decrements the value of the notice start timer by −1 (step S873). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the notice start timer has timed out (step S874). If the notice start timer has timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the notice effect to be executed is a continuous notice (step S875). If not a continuous notice, the sound number data corresponding to the normal notice sound effect is output to the sound output board 70 (step S876).

  In the voice output board 70, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads voice data corresponding to the inputted note number data from the voice data ROM 704, and outputs a voice signal based on the voice data.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S879). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S881). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S880), the value of the effect control process flag is displayed as a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (step S881). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, 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).

  The notice effect is started when the notice start timer times out, but the effect using the image is realized by processing according to the process table (see steps S861 to S864).

  Further, although not shown in FIGS. 76 and 77, when the continuous notice execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs reach reach display when reach reach display (reach change) is executed. At the timing, the sound number data corresponding to the reach effect is output to the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stopping process, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S891). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S910. When a big hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S905. When the fanfare effect is started, the stop symbol display flag is reset (see step S911). 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 started. The process proceeds to step S910 without executing the above.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a notice execution flag (normal notice execution flag or continuous notice execution flag) is set (step S892). If the notice execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S901. When the notice execution flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the continuous notice has been executed (step S893). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the continuous notice execution flag is set. When the continuous notice is executed, the process proceeds to step S895.

  When the continuous notice is not executed, that is, when the normal notice is executed, the normal notice execution flag is reset (step S894). Then, the process proceeds to step S901.

  In step S895, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the number of executions is zero. If not 0, the process proceeds to step S901. If it is 0, the continuous notice execution flag is reset (step S896). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol in the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbol that is started after the continuous notice effect is finished (step S897). In this embodiment, the variable display of the decorative pattern that is started after the continuous notice effect is finished is the variable display that is started next. In addition, whether or not the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol is determined by, for example, a prize determination normal jackpot designation command, a winning judgment probability variable big hit (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment positive variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command or Winning determination Judgment is based on whether or not a sudden probability change jackpot designation command has been received.

  If the stop symbol does not become a big hit symbol, if the flag for outputting the continuous warning sound is set, the flag for outputting the continuous warning sound is reset (step S898). Then, the process proceeds to step S901.

  By the process of step S898, when the execution of the continuous notice effect ends when the big hit is not achieved, it is possible to output a sound effect other than the notice sound of the continuous notice. Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started next, the output of sound effects other than the warning sound of the continuous notice is started. Immediately after executing the process of step S898, sound number data corresponding to the sound effect other than the notice sound of the continuous notice may be output to the sound output board 70.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 does not reset the notice execution flag until the change of the decorative design subject to the notice effect (if the notice of a big hit is the change that changes the display result to the big hit symbol) is completed. Also good. With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure that the continuous notice effect based on the new start winning is not started in the variation of the decorative design that is the subject of the notice effect.

  In step S <b> 901, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the decorative symbol is received is set. If the confirmed 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 S902).

  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 S902 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (step S903), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S903). The value is updated according to S800) (step S904).

  When the small winning symbol or the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S902, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S905) and indicates that the big hit start specifying command has been received. It is checked whether a command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag) is set (step S910). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S911), and when the warning sound output flag for continuous notice is not set ( In step S912), the sound number data corresponding to the fanfare effect is output to the speech synthesis IC 703 of the speech output board 70 (step S913). Further, a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S914).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S915), and the effect device (as an effect part) is produced according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1). The effect display device 9 and various lamps as effect parts are controlled (step S916). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S917).

  In the process of step S914, when it is determined that the promotion control CPU 101 is to execute the promotion effect, the type of the promotion effect (promotion effect A or promotion effect B: see FIG. 38) and the probability variation big hit. Select the process table according to whether or not. The type of promotion effect is determined in the process of step S678, and is set in the RAM in the process of step S683 or step S687. Whether or not it is a probable big hit is determined by whether or not a display result 3 designation command (see FIG. 21) has been received.

  In addition, in the process table selected when the promotion effect is executed, a process for increasing the numerical value display with the passage of time (in the case of the promotion effect B) or increasing the length of the bar (in the case of the promotion effect A). In the process table selected when the timer set value and display control execution data are set, but the probable big hit is not achieved, loosen the degree of increase in numerical display or loosen the degree of increase in bar length. Such data is set. Further, in the process table selected in the case of a probable big hit, data is set so as to increase the degree of numerical display increase or the bar length increase.

  FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S921). If the big prize opening open flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S922). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the process timer has become 0 (the process timer has timed out) (step S923). When the process timer times out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S924). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data set next (step S925).

  When the big prize opening opening flag is set, the production control CPU 101 performs an in-round production based on the contents of the special prize opening open designation command (an effect of performing round display according to the number of rounds). Select (step S931). In step S931, an in-round effect corresponding to the first round is selected. Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S932), and a process table corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S933). Then, a process timer is started (step S934), and in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1), the effect devices (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, and various effects as effect devices) The control of the lamp and LED is executed (step S935). On the other hand, if the warning sound output flag for continuous notice is not set, the sound number data corresponding to the effect during the round is output to the sound output board 70 (step S936). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S937).

  If the process table selected when executing the promotion effect is used, the display control is executed in accordance with the display control data in the process table in the process of step S925, which is shown in FIG. The change of the display mode of the promotion effect A and the promotion effect B is realized.

  FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end effect period timer (step S970). When the value of the big hit end effect period timer becomes 0, when the continuous warning sound output flag is set (step S976), the continuous warning sound output flag is reset (step S976). S977). Further, the sound number data corresponding to the normal sound effect is output to the sound output board 70 (step S978). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S979).

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

  In this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed during the fanfare effect, but may be executed during the big hit game or may be executed during the ending effect.

  FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the sound effect control process in step S707. In the sound effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice sound effect start request flag is set (step S761). If the continuous notice sound effect start request flag is not set, the process ends.

  If the continuous notice sound effect start request flag is set, the continuous notice sound effect start request flag is reset (step S762). Then, the sound number data (see FIG. 74) corresponding to the type of the warning sound (the warning sound X, the warning sound Y or the warning sound Z) and the value of the temperament counter is output to the audio output board 70 (step S763). Then, the value of the temperament counter is incremented by 1 (step S764).

  In FIG. 74, one sound number data is shown for each of the warning sounds X, Y, and Z. Actually, the first temperament and the second sound data are shown for each of the warning sounds X, Y, and Z. The note number data specifying the temperament and the third temperament is used. In the process of step S764, if the value of the temperament counter is 0, the sound number data specifying the first temperament is output, and if the value of the temperament counter is 1, the sound number data specifying the second temperament is output. If the value of the temperament counter is 2, note number data specifying the third temperament is output.

  The type of the warning sound is determined in step S686 (see FIG. 66), and data indicating the type of the warning sound is stored in the RAM in the process of step S687. In the process of step S763, the type of the warning sound is determined based on the data stored in the RAM.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is determined when the variable display is started. However, before the variable display can be started, the display result is changed based on the hold storage. The display result of the display is determined in advance (in the above example, the determination at the time of winning is executed), and the notice effect is executed in one or more variable displays that are performed before the variable display of the notice object according to the determination result. The notice effect includes a probability change notice for notifying that a probability big hit will be reached. Also, the promotion effect from the time when the big hit game is started (specifically, when the fanfare effect is started) until the time when the big hit game is ended (specifically, when the ending effect is ended) Is executed. When the promotion effect is executed, the probability change notice is not executed. Therefore, when the promotion effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the occurrence of the probable big hit before the promotion effect is started.

  In addition, when a continuous notice effect is executed as a notice effect, one type of music is continuously output over a plurality of variable displays in which the continuous notice effect is executed, so the interest of the continuous notice effect is reduced. You can avoid it.

  Furthermore, since an image having a common motif is used as a plurality of notice effects (notice effects executed in each variable display) constituting a continuous notice effect, that is, by the same motif over a plurality of variable displays. Since the notice effect is executed, the interest of the continuous notice effect can be improved. In addition, when the probability change notice is executed, the appearance frequency of the image of the common motif is high, so that the interest of the continuous notice effect can be further improved.

  In this embodiment, the images 9a to 9l displayed on the effect display device 9 are taken as an example of the aspect of the continuous notice effect (see FIG. 36 and FIG. 37). A continuous notice effect may be realized by an effect using a light emitter such as an LED. Moreover, you may implement | achieve a continuous notice effect only with the music which continues over multiple times of variable display. Moreover, you may implement | achieve continuous notice effect by combining arbitrary 2 or more of the effect by the images 9a-9l, the effect by a light-emitting body, and the effect by a sound.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment (Embodiment 1), the game control means (game control microcomputer) determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect, but the effect control means (effect control microcomputer 100) is promoted. You may make it determine whether an effect is performed.

  FIG. 82 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the second embodiment (Embodiment 2) for determining whether or not the effect control means executes the promotion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 82, in the second embodiment, unlike the case of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 21, a winning determination probability change big hit (no promotion effect) designation command and a winning determination probability change. One type of winning determination / probability change jackpot designation command (C003 (H)) in which the jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command is integrated is used.

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing winning determination processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 83, in the second embodiment, the CPU 56 does not execute the processes of steps S221 and S232 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. In other words, the determination result of the winning determination is always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Also, instead of the processing of steps S225 to S228 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 24, when it is determined that the winning change determination is a probable big hit (step S225A), the winning determination probable change big hit designation command Is transmitted (step S226A). Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, in the jackpot type determination table 131 (see FIG. 10C), there is no distinction between presence / absence of promotion effect for probability variation jackpot.

  FIG. 84 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, a promotion effect determination random number SR2-5 is added to each random number in the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  FIG. 85 is an explanatory diagram of a promotion effect determination table. The promotion effect determination table is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The promotion effect determination table includes a table (FIG. 85 (A)) used when a probable big hit and a table (FIG. 85 (B)) used when a normal big hit is obtained. In the promotion effect determination table, determination values to be compared with the promotion effect determination random number SR2-5 are set corresponding to no promotion effect, promotion effect A, and promotion effect B.

  86 and 87 are explanatory diagrams showing a notice effect type determination table in the second embodiment. The notice effect type determination table is stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the notice effect type determination table is a table that is used when a winning judgment judgment command shown in FIG. 86 (A) is received, and a winning judgment normal jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 86 (B). The table used when receiving the winning judgment probability variation jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 87 (C) and the winning judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command shown in FIG. 87 (D) are received. And the table used when

  In each table, a determination value to be compared with the value of the random number SR2-2 for determining the notice effect type is set corresponding to data indicating the notice effect type. When the value of the random number SR2-2 for determining the announcement effect type matches one of the determination values, the effect control CPU 101 selects the notification effect type indicated by the data corresponding to the determination value.

  FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing a notice determination process in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, unlike the case of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 does not determine whether to execute the promotion effect when determining the notice type (FIGS. 86 and 87). reference). Whether or not the promotion effect is executed is determined by the processing of steps S691 to S695.

  Further, after determining the notice type and whether or not to execute the promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received winning determination designation command is a winning determination jackpot designation command (winning determination normal jackpot designation command, winning prize) If the time determination probability variation jackpot designation command or the winning determination sudden probability variation jackpot designation command) is set, a notice prohibition flag is set (step S696). If the notice prohibition flag is set, the processing from step S671 is performed. Do not execute (step S670). By such control, the same effect as when the CPU 56 performs control using the command reception prohibition flag in the first embodiment can be obtained. The advance notice prohibition flag is reset, for example, in the big hit end effect process in step S807.

  When it is not determined to execute the continuous notice effect D corresponding to the probability change notice (step S691), the effect control CPU 101 extracts the promotion effect determination random number SR2-5 (step S692), and the promotion effect. When determining whether or not to execute the promotion effect by determining whether or not the value of the determination random number SR2-5 matches any of the determination values set in the promotion effect determination table The type of promotion effect is determined (step S693).

  If it is decided to promote the presentation (step S694), the data indicating the type of promotion presentation is stored in the RAM (step S695).

  In this embodiment, whether or not the promotion effect is executed is determined by the notice determination process, but whether or not the promotion effect is executed may be determined at another time, for example, at the start of the big hit game. Good.

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes effect control in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 does not determine whether to execute the promotion effect, so the types of effect control commands can be reduced. Further, the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 related to the promotion effect is reduced.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a probability variation big hit is made when a start win occurs (in the above example, determination at the time of winning) Process). However, the execution time of the determination process is not limited to the time of the start winning as long as the variable display based on the start winning is started.

  In the third embodiment (Embodiment 3), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) holds the reserved memory (variable display) when starting the change (variable display) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Based on the content of the random number storage area), a process of determining whether or not a probable big hit or the like is caused by the variable display determined to be executed is executed.

  FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing starter switch passage processing in the third embodiment. Unlike the case of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 23, in the third embodiment, the CPU 56 does not execute the winning determination process in steps S217A and S217B.

  FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a part of the special symbol normal processing in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, when the CPU 56 confirms that the number of reserved memories is not 0 (step S51), the process of steps S51A to S90 is performed before executing the process of step S52 (see FIG. 25). Execute.

  In step S51A, the CPU 56 checks whether the command transmission prohibition flag is set. If the command transmission prohibition flag is set, the process proceeds to step S52.

  If the command transmission prohibition flag is not set, the CPU 56 reads the value of the random R from the storage area corresponding to the stored number of reserved memories if the number of reserved memories is 2 or more (step S51B) (step S51B). SS51C). Then, by confirming whether there is a random R value that matches any of the jackpot determination values (see FIGS. 10A and 10B), the jackpot symbol is displayed in the variable display that will be executed in the future based on the start winning prize. Is determined to be stopped (that is, whether or not it is a big hit) (step S80). If none of the random R values match the determination value, the process ends. In the process of step S80, the CPU 56 always uses the normal time big hit determination table of the tables shown in FIG. In the third embodiment, when variable display is started, a determination process is executed using random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage. It may be performed when it occurs.

  When it is determined that there is a big hit in the process of step S80, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit. That is, in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10C, a jackpot type determination random number (random 2−2) stored in a storage area (a storage area in which a random R matching the jackpot determination value is stored) is stored. It is determined that the type (“normal”, “probability change”, or “probability”) corresponding to the value that matches the value of 1) is the jackpot type (step S81).

  When the determination result is a probability variation big hit (no promotion effect), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a change start determination probability variation big hit (no promotion effect) designation command (steps S82 and S83). If the determination result is a probability change big hit (with promotion effect), control is performed to transmit a change start determination positive change big hit (with promotion effect) designation command (steps S84 and S85). Further, when the determination result is a sudden probability change big hit, control is performed to transmit a change start determination sudden probability change big hit designation command (steps S86 and S87). If the determination result is neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit, control is performed to transmit a change start determination normal big hit designation command (step S88).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a corresponding number-of-holds designation command capable of specifying which random number R corresponding to the jackpot determination value is stored in which number of hold memories (step S89). Further, a command transmission prohibition flag is set (step S90).

  FIG. 91 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 91, in the third embodiment, a command C1XX (H) (corresponding hold number designation command) is added to the effect control command in the first embodiment shown in FIG. ing.

  Also, in the first embodiment, a winning determination judgment designation command, a winning judgment normal jackpot designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning judgment probability variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command, and Winning judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command, variation start judgment deviation specification command, variation start judgment normal jackpot designation command, variation start judgment certain variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, variation start judgment probability variation jackpot (promotion effect) Yes) The command has been changed to the specified command and the command at the start of fluctuation suddenly specified change jackpot specified command.

  In the third embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes a change start determination determination command, a change start determination normal jackpot specification command, a change start determination probability change jackpot (no promotion effect) specification command, and a change start time. In the first embodiment, when receiving a judgment probability variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command or a change start judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command, a winning judgment judgment command, a prize judgment normal jackpot designation command, a prize judgment The same processing is performed as when a probability variation jackpot (no promotion effect) designation command, a winning decision judgment probability variation jackpot (with promotion effect) designation command or a winning judgment sudden probability variation jackpot designation command is received.

  In the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the notice type and the notice type according to the number of reserved memories (see FIGS. 44 to 53), but in the third embodiment. The notice type and the notice type are determined based on the number specified by the corresponding hold number command.

  In the third embodiment, one or more notice effects can be provided in the variable display of the number of times indicated by (number -1 specified by the corresponding hold number command-1). For example, if the number specified by the corresponding number-of-holds command is “3”, it will be a big hit in the third variable display, so it is possible to perform a notice effect in the previous two variable displays.

  In the third embodiment, at the start of fluctuation, it is determined whether or not the display result of variable display to be executed will be a big hit symbol or a probable big hit, but the presentation control based on the determination result is This is the same as in the case of the first embodiment.

  In each of the above embodiments, the game control means (game control microcomputer 560) extracts the random number value when the start winning occurs and stores it as the reserved storage, that is, the identification information. Random value was stored as information (numerical data) for determining whether or not the display result of is a specific display result and determining whether or not a special condition is satisfied. Based on the extracted random number value, it is determined whether or not a specific display result is obtained and whether or not a special condition is satisfied, and the determination result is determined whether or not the identification information display result is used as a specific display result. However, it may be stored as information for determining whether or not the special condition is satisfied.

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

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly preferably applied to a gaming machine that executes a notice effect and a promotion effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 9L, 9C, 9R Symbol display area 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
70 Audio Output Board 80 Production Control Board 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU
109 VDP
560 Microcomputer for game control 703 IC for speech synthesis

Claims (2)

A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the fact that the start condition for variable display of the identification information is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area; When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the gaming state after the specific gaming state is ended on the basis that the special condition is satisfied the a game machine variable display of the display results to transition to a high probability state prone to the specific display results than when a normal state is the normal state,
When the game medium passes through the start area, information for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result and determining whether or not the special condition is satisfied is a predetermined upper limit number. Holding storage means for storing as a limit,
When the variable display start condition is satisfied, the information stored in the holding storage unit is used to determine whether the variable display display result for which the start condition is satisfied is the specific display result, and the special display result. A start condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied;
After the game medium passes through the start area, before the variable display start condition corresponding to the pass is satisfied, the variable display is displayed based on the information stored when the game medium passes through the start area. Start determination means for determining whether a result is the specific display result and whether the special condition is satisfied;
Special condition notice determination means for determining whether or not to execute a notice for establishment of the special condition based on a determination result of the start determination means;
When the special condition notice determination means decides to execute a notice for the establishment of the special condition, before the variable display executed based on the passage of the game medium subjected to the determination by the start determination means is started. Special condition notice execution means for executing a notice for establishment of the special condition in the variable display executed in
The specific display result is displayed as a special condition notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied, provided that the special condition notification determining means determines that the special condition is not executed. and special conditions notification effect execution means to run after,
When the special condition notice determining means decides to execute the notice, the execution of the notice based on the passage of the start area of the new game ball is restricted until the variable display that is the object of the determination by the start determining means is completed. game machine characterized by comprising a prediction effect limiting means. A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the fact that the start condition for variable display of the identification information is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area; When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the gaming state after the specific gaming state is ended on the basis that the special condition is satisfied the a game machine variable display of the display results to transition to a high probability state prone to the specific display results than when a normal state is the normal state,
When the game medium passes through the start area, it is determined whether the display result of variable display is the specific display result, it is determined whether the special condition is satisfied, and the special condition is satisfied In addition, on-hold storage means for storing information for determining whether or not to execute a special condition notification effect for notifying that the special condition is satisfied after the specific display result is displayed, up to a predetermined upper limit number When,
When the variable display start condition is satisfied, the information stored in the holding storage unit is used to determine whether the variable display display result for which the start condition is satisfied is the specific display result, and the special display result. A start condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied;
After the game medium passes through the start area, before the variable display start condition corresponding to the pass is satisfied, the variable display is displayed based on the information stored when the game medium passes through the start area. Start determination means for determining whether a result is the specific display result and whether the special condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, the special condition notification effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute the special condition notification effect before the variable display start condition corresponding to the passage is established,
Special condition notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice for establishment of the special condition, on condition that the special condition notice effect determining means determines not to execute the special condition notice effect;
When the special condition notice determination means decides to execute a notice for the establishment of the special condition, before the variable display executed based on the passage of the game medium subjected to the determination by the start determination means is started. Special condition notice execution means for executing a notice for establishment of the special condition in the variable display executed in
When the special condition notification effect determining means determines to execute the special condition notification effect, the special condition notification effect executing means for executing the special condition notification effect after the specific display result is displayed ;
When the special condition notice determining means decides to execute the notice, the execution of the notice based on the passage of the start area of the new game ball is restricted until the variable display that is the object of the determination by the start determining means is completed. game machine characterized by comprising a prediction effect limiting means.

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