JP5746489B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine to control the advantageous specific game state for the player when a particular display result display result on the variable display hand stage of performing variable display is derived.

  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. Furthermore, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “variable display”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game Some are configured to give value 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. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

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

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

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, a probability game state (high probability game state) in which the probability of hitting the game state after the big hit and the game result as a big hit is higher than the normal game state (low probability game state). State), and according to the variable display, a falling lottery is performed to shift the gaming state from the probability-changing gaming state (high probability gaming state) to the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state), and the falling lottery is won. Thus, there is a transition from a probability change gaming state (high probability gaming state) to a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in a gaming machine having a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) and a probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state), the gaming state is a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) and a probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state). In a gaming machine in which the player is unable to determine which is, whether the current gaming state is a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state) or a probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state), There is a suggestion by changing the type (mode) of the background image of the variable display device in which the identification information is variably displayed according to the gaming state at that time (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2010-136731 A JP 2010-162293 A

  In the gaming machine of the above-mentioned patent document 1, a falling lottery is performed according to the execution of variable display. Therefore, whether the gaming state does not fall and is a probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state), or falls to a normal gaming state. Since it is impossible for the player to determine whether the state is (low-probable gaming state), whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state (low-probable gaming state) or the probability-changing gaming state (high-probable gaming state) As in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, it is conceivable to suggest by the type (mode) of the background image of the variable display device. However, in Patent Document 2, it depends on the number of times of variable display (the number of fluctuations). Since the decision rate of each mode is fixed, even if the number of variable display increases and the possibility of being in a high probability state is low, it is the same as when the possibility of being in a high probability state with few fluctuations is low The mode is determined at the determined rate Corresponding to the low probability of being in a high probability state, suggesting that the probability of being in a high probability state is low, or in the high probability state even if the possibility of being in a high probability state is low Depending on the number of changes, such as giving the player an expectation of something, or suggesting that the player is in a high probability state even if the probability of these high probability states is low, etc. There was a problem that suggestions could not be made and the interest of the player was reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, when carrying out the falling lottery for each variable display of Tokoro Teikai number, variable whether the high-probability state likely to become specific gaming state It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting according to the number of display times.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Variable display means for performing a variable display (first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, effect display device 9) to a specific display result display result (e.g., jackpot display result) when the derived A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
By variable display of the display result is derived, in the pre-determination means (a game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not said specific display results display result of the variable display, step S64 to S66, S69 Part to execute)
As a game state in which the variable display, the predetermination means the the fact that the pre-determination means and the specific display results and low probability game state determined by low probability (1/260) (low probability state) Control to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a high probability gaming state (high probability state) in which a specific display result is determined with a high probability (1/40) higher than the low probability. Game state control means (portion for executing the big hit end process in the game control microcomputer 560);
In when it is controlled to the high probability gaming state, each time the variable display of the predetermined number of times (once) is carried out, fall to lottery whether to fall in the low probability game state from the high probability game state Lottery means (the part for executing step S219 in the game control microcomputer 560);
The mode of Starring unloading, said the gaming state with one of whether the controlled of the high probability game state and the low probability game state is impossible particular, different expectations of what is controlled in the high probability game state A mode lottery means for lottery every time a predetermined number of variable displays are performed, whichever mode is selected among a plurality of modes (day mode, dusk mode, night mode, forest mode, garden mode) ;
Mode control means for controlling the mode determined by the lottery of the mode lottery means (the portion for executing step S823 in the production control microcomputer 100);
In the high probability established after number counting means (effect control microcomputer 100 satisfied condition corresponding to the playing state counts the variable display of the establishment after the number is a number of executions from established, portions for performing the steps S864 )When,
With
The gaming state control section, based on be tumbled by lot of the fall selecting means is determined, before Symbol control to the low probability game state from the high-probability game state (game control microcomputer 560, step (S61 to S63)
It said mode selecting means is a multi several modes, the number after the formation is less than the predetermined set number of times (50 times) (Yes at step S734) the high not slipped by lottery by the fall selecting means In the stochastic gaming state, a lottery is performed at the first ratio (the ratio N2 of the determination values A2, B2, and C2 of the table A set in step S735 (FIG. 55)), and the number of times after establishment is equal to or greater than the set number. (No in step S734) In the high-probability gaming state that has not fallen due to the lottery by the fall lottery means, a second rate different from the first rate (the number of determination values A4 in Table B set in step S736) , B4, and lottery C4 by ratio N4 (FIG. 55)), the low probability that fell from the high probability game state by lottery by the fall selecting means In the gaming state, a third ratio different from the first ratio (for example, the ratio N1 based on the determination values A1, B1, and C1 of the table A set in step S735 and the table B set in step S736 (FIG. 55). to draw in)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the low-probability gaming state that has fallen from the high-probability gaming state by the lottery by the falling lottery means, each mode is determined at the third rate, while the high that has not fallen by the lottery by the falling lottery means in the probability gaming state, the number of times after the formation is at less than the predetermined set number of times determined in first rate different from the third ratio to the respective modes, in number after the formation more than the set number of times the first different than the first rate in each mode The appearance of each mode can be changed before and after the set number of times by changing the ratio of each mode determined before and after the set number of times determined in the case of a high-probability gaming state that is determined by 2 ratios and has not fallen. since it is possible, when carrying out the falling lottery every time variable display of Tokoro Teikai number takes place, be suggested depending whether the high-probability game state variable impressions Kill.
The second ratio and the third ratio may be different ratios or the same ratio.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, first identification number) that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition (starting winning in the first starting winning port 13; starting winning in the second starting winning port 14) Variable display means (a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, and an effect display device 9) for performing variable display of two special symbols or decorative symbols, and a display result is derived to the variable display means. A game machine in which a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player occurs when the game result is confirmed and the game result becomes a specific game result (for example, a big hit game result),
Prior determination means for determining whether or not a game result is to be the specific game result before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived (in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S64 to S66, S69). Part to execute)
As a gaming state in which the identification information is variably displayed, a low-probability gaming state (low-probability state) in which the pre-determining means determines the specific gaming result as a low probability (1/260) and the pre-determining Any one of a plurality of game states including a high-probability game state (high-probability state) in which means determines with a high probability (1/40) higher than the low probability that the specific game result is to be obtained A game state control means for controlling the state (a part for executing the jackpot ending process in the game control microcomputer 560);
When controlled to the high probability gaming state, each time the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (one time), the falling to draw whether or not to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state Lottery means (the part for executing step S219 in the game control microcomputer 560);
It is not possible to specify whether the gaming state is controlled to the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state, and the mode of effect executed in the variable display means is controlled to the high-probability gaming state. Mode control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of modes (day mode, dusk mode, night mode, forest mode, garden mode) with different degrees of expectation of being present (step S823 in the production control microcomputer 100) Part to execute)
Number-of-establishment counting means for counting the number of times after establishment that is the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the establishment condition corresponding to the high-probability gaming state is established (in the production control microcomputer 100, step S864 is executed). Part to execute)
With
The gaming state control section, based on be tumbled by lot of the fall selecting means is determined, before Symbol control to the low probability game state from the high-probability game state (game control microcomputer 560, step (S61 to S63)
It said mode control means, a multi several modes, from the high probability game state by lottery by the number after the formation is less than the predetermined set number of times (50 times) (Yes at step S734) the sliding lottery means In the low-probability gaming state that has fallen, control is performed with the fourth ratio (the ratio N1 based on the number of determination values A1, B1, and C1 set in step S735 (FIG. 53)), and the number of times after establishment is set as the setting. In the low-probability gaming state that is equal to or more than the number of times (No in step S734) and falls from the high-probability gaming state by the lottery by the falling lottery means, a fifth rate that is different from the fourth rate (set in step S736). Control by the ratio N3 (FIG. 53) based on the judgment value numbers A3, B3, and C3 of the table B. In the high-probability gaming state that is not, a sixth ratio different from the fourth ratio (for example, a ratio based on the judgment value numbers A4, B4, and C4 of the table A set in step S735 and the table B set in step S736) N4 (FIG. 53))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the high probability gaming state that has not fallen by the lottery by the falling lottery means, each mode is controlled at the sixth ratio, whereas in the low probability gaming state that has fallen by the lottery by the fallen lottery means If the number of times after establishment is less than the predetermined number of times, each mode is controlled at a fourth ratio different from the sixth ratio, and if the number after establishment is greater than the set number of times, it is controlled in each mode at a fifth ratio different from the fourth ratio. , by the ratio of each mode to be controlled in the case of low probability game state where the tumble is changed before and after the set number of times, it is possible to vary before and after the set number of times the occurrence status of each mode since, in the case of carrying out the falling lottery every time variable display of Tokoro Teikai number is performed, it is possible to suggest depending whether the high-probability game state variable impressions.
The fifth ratio and the sixth ratio may be different ratios or the same ratio.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention provides:
A plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, first identification number) that can be identified based on the establishment of the starting condition (starting winning in the first starting winning port 13; starting winning in the second starting winning port 14) Variable display means (a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, and an effect display device 9) for performing variable display of two special symbols or decorative symbols, and a display result is derived to the variable display means. A game machine in which a specific game state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player occurs when the game result is confirmed and the game result becomes a specific game result (for example, a big hit game result),
Prior determination means for determining whether or not a game result is to be the specific game result before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived (in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S64 to S66, S69). Part to execute)
As a gaming state in which the identification information is variably displayed, a low-probability gaming state (low-probability state) in which the pre-determining means determines the specific gaming result as a low probability (1/260) and the pre-determining Any one of a plurality of game states including a high-probability game state (high-probability state) in which means determines with a high probability (1/40) higher than the low probability that the specific game result is to be obtained A game state control means for controlling the state (a part for executing the jackpot ending process in the game control microcomputer 560);
When controlled to the high probability gaming state, each time the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (one time), the falling to draw whether or not to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state Lottery means (the part for executing step S219 in the game control microcomputer 560);
It is not possible to specify whether the gaming state is controlled to the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state, and the mode of effect executed in the variable display means is controlled to the high-probability gaming state. Mode control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of modes (day mode, dusk mode, night mode, forest mode, garden mode) with different degrees of expectation of being present (step S823 in the production control microcomputer 100) Part to execute)
Number-of-establishment counting means for counting the number of times after establishment that is the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the establishment condition corresponding to the high-probability gaming state is established (in the production control microcomputer 100, step S864 is executed). Part to execute)
With
The gaming state control section, based on be tumbled by lot of the fall selecting means is determined, before Symbol control to the low probability game state from the high-probability game state (game control microcomputer 560, step (S61 to S63)
It said mode control means, a multi several modes, the number after the formation is less than the predetermined set number of times (50 times) (Yes at step S734) the high not slipped by lottery by the fall selecting means In the stochastic gaming state, control is performed with the first ratio (ratio N2 based on the number of determination values A2, B2, and C2 set in step S735 (FIG. 36)), and the number of times after establishment is greater than or equal to the set number of times. (No in step S734) In the high-probability gaming state that has not fallen due to the lottery by the fall lottery means, a second rate different from the first rate (the number of determination values of Table B set in step S736) Control is performed at a ratio N4 of A4, B4, and C4 (FIG. 36), and the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times (Yes in step S734). In the low-probability gaming state that has fallen from the high-probability gaming state by lottery by the falling-down lottery means, a fourth proportion that is different from the first proportion (the number of determination values A1, B1, C1 of table A set in step S735) The low-probability game controlled by the ratio N1 (FIG. 36)) and the number of times after establishment is equal to or greater than the set number of times (No in step S734) and has fallen from the high-probability gaming state by lottery by the falling lottery means. In the state, control is performed with a fifth ratio different from the fourth ratio (ratio N3 based on the number of determination values A3, B3, and C3 set in step S736 (FIG. 36)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the high-probability game state not slipped by drawing by falling selecting means, the number of times after the formation is at less than the predetermined set number of times is controlled by the first rate in each mode, the number of times after the formation is set number while being controlled by a second rate different from the first rate to the respective modes in the above, in the low probability game state fell by drawing by sliding drawing means, the number of times after the formation within each mode in less than a predetermined preset count It is controlled at a fourth rate different from 1 rate, and if the number of times after establishment is greater than or equal to the set number of times, each mode is controlled at a fifth rate different from the 4th rate, and a low probability gaming state that has fallen and a high probability that has not fallen By changing the ratio of each controlled mode before and after the set number of times in any gaming state, the appearance status of each mode can be changed before and after the set number of times. Since it is possible, when carrying out the falling lottery every time variable display of Tokoro Teikai number is performed, it is possible to suggest depending whether the high-probability game state variable impressions.
Even if the first ratio and the fifth ratio are different ratios, the same ratio (however, the second ratio and the fifth ratio are not the same) is good, and the second ratio and the fifth ratio are different ratios. Even if it is the same ratio (however, the first ratio and the fifth ratio are not the same), or the second ratio and the fourth ratio may be different, but the same ratio (however, The second ratio and the fifth ratio may not be the same).

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 2,
The ratio of the high expectation mode (night mode) having the high degree of expectation in the first ratio (ratio N2) or the fourth ratio (ratio N1) is the second ratio (ratio N4) or the fifth ratio (ratio N3). It is larger than the ratio of the high expectation mode (in FIG. 36A, C1> C3, C2> C4),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to easily determine the high expectation mode when the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times, and therefore, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of expectation that is a high-probability gaming state when the number is less than the set number. .

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
In the first ratio (ratio N2) or the fourth ratio (ratio N1), the ratio of the low expectation mode (day mode) in which the degree of expectation is low is the second ratio (ratio N4) or the fifth ratio (ratio N5). Smaller than the ratio of the low expectation mode (in FIG. 36A, A1 <A3, A2 <A4),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times, it is difficult to be determined as the low expectation mode, so the impression of falling to the low probability game state despite being in the high probability game state when less than the set number of times. Can be prevented from being excessively given to the player.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
The falling lottery means (the part that executes steps S61 to S63 in the game control microcomputer 560) starts the lottery when a start condition for performing variable display is established (the first start winning opening 13 is given a start prize). At the start of the second start prize opening 14)
Stores the variable display of the but starting condition is satisfied but not yet executed as suspension information, the tumble lottery possible lottery result identify lottery results was performed by means when the start condition of each pending information is satisfied A holding storage means (first special figure holding storage unit, second special figure holding storage unit, special figure holding storage unit) for storing information (falling, non-falling) in association with the holding information ;
The mode lottery means, on the condition that lottery result information (fall) indicating a fall lottery result is stored in the holding storage means, a predetermined special rate for fall (mode type determination) regardless of the number of times after establishment. lottery mode in use ratio of the determination value in the table C182c) (portions for performing the effect control microcomputer 100, step S733, the S740,741),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when falling in variable display by holding storage, the mode is controlled at the special rate for falling, so for example, by lowering the rate of controlling to the high expectation mode as the special rate for falling It is possible to prevent an unnatural gaming situation such as a fall from occurring immediately after entering the high expectation mode, etc., and to make suggestions that match the fall situation in the storage range of the reserved storage means can do.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 5,
The falling lottery means (the part that executes steps S61 to S63 in the game control microcomputer 560) starts the lottery when a start condition for performing variable display is established (the first start winning opening 13 is given a start prize). At the start of the second start prize opening 14)
Stores the variable display of the but starting condition is satisfied but not yet executed as suspension information, the tumble lottery possible lottery result identify lottery results was performed by means when the start condition of each pending information is satisfied A holding storage means (first special figure holding storage unit, second special figure holding storage unit, special figure holding storage unit) for storing information (falling, non-falling) in association with the holding information ;
The mode lottery means has a predetermined special ratio for non-falling (modified example) regardless of the number of times after the establishment, provided that lottery result information (falling) indicating a lottery result of falling is not stored in the holding storage means. mode lottery in as a percentage of the determination value in the mode type determination table E in) (portion for executing the performance control microcomputer 100, step variations S733, S740 ', 741'),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the mode is determined at the special ratio for non-falling when the variable display by holding storage does not fall, so, for example, the ratio for determining the low expectation mode as the special ratio for non-falling is lowered. is possible to prevent that by, will be determined to a low expectation state despite the high probability gaming state without falling is maintained, resulting in excessively gives the impression that fell into the low probability gaming state to the player Since this is possible, it is possible to implement suggestions that match the situation of the fall in the storage range of the holding storage means .

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to 6,
The mode lottery means, when the number of times after establishment reaches the upper limit number of times (100 times or 150 times) larger than the set number of times (50 times), the ratio of the low expectation mode (day mode) where the degree of expectation is low However, the mode is lottery at a seventh ratio (ratio N5 or ratio 6) different from the ratio of the low expectation mode in the second ratio (ratio N4) or the fifth ratio (ratio N3). 100, a part for executing steps S750 and S751),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the elapse of the upper limit number of times that the probability of a high probability gaming state that has not fallen is further reduced, the second ratio or the fifth ratio is different from the ratio at which the low expectation mode is determined . Since the low expectation mode is determined by the ratio, the suggestion corresponding to the low probability of the high probability gaming state can be implemented.

The gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 to means 7,
The game state control means (the part that executes the big hit end process in the game control microcomputer 560) responds to the fact that a predetermined latent condition is established in the variable display result (a big hit or a small hit has occurred). The subsequent gaming state is the same as the low probability gaming state (low probability state) or the establishment condition of the starting condition for performing variable display with the low probability gaming state (winning situation at the first starting prize opening). Control to one of the high probability gaming state (high probability state)
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that does not notify that the latent condition is satisfied,
(In the game control microcomputer 560, portions for performing the steps S301) variable display pattern determining means for determining variable display variable display pattern of the (variation pattern) from among a plurality of types of variable display pattern in the variable display means and,
Based on the variable display pattern the variable display pattern determining means has determined, (in the gaming control microcomputer 560, portions for performing the step S303) variable display means for executing a variable displayed,
With
The variable display pattern determining means in both the time variable display the latent condition in the display result of which is not to the specific display results in and the variable display of the display results when satisfied (miss), the same specific change pattern (e.g., Non-reach PA1-3 and special PG1-2, non-reach PA1-4 and special PG1-3) can be determined.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can hardly recognize that the latent condition is satisfied, and the same specific variation pattern as when the latent condition is satisfied is also determined when the specific display result is not obtained. By determining the specific variation pattern, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the latent condition has been established.

The gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 8,
Reset the number of times after the establishment, when the latent condition is established (when a big hit or a small hit occurs),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the number of times after the establishment of the latent condition is reset due to the establishment of the latent condition, it is possible to suggest whether or not the high-probability gaming state is in accordance with the number of fluctuations from the time when the latent condition was established.

(A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows each random number, (b) is a figure which shows the type and content of a big hit and a small hit. (A) is a big hit determination table, (b) and (c) are small hit determination tables, (d) is a big hit type determination table, and (e) is an explanatory diagram showing a highly reliable fall determination table. (A) is a variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A / B, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit C / small hit. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. (A) is a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when the probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit C are hit, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when the probability change big hit C and the small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a shift | offset | difference fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of a fall. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. 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 special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for a hold notice production | presentation determination. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows table A-C for mode classification determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table D for mode classification determination. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where each mode is determined. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st (2nd) pending | holding memory number display update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the 1st and 2nd holding | maintenance display buffer. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning display process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a mode lottery process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing which shows mode type determination table A, B as Example 2 of this invention. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where each mode as Example 2 of this invention is determined. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the table A and B for mode classification determination as Example 3 of this invention. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition where each mode as Example 3 of this invention is determined.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display characters such as numbers such as 0 to 9, 00 to 99, and alphabets, for example. .

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

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

On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . Top frame LED28a, left frame LED28b and right frame LED28c and decoration L ED25 is an example of a luminescent material for production which is provided in the pachinko game machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 1 (b), the operation unit 50 is provided with a pressing operation unit 49 made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by including the LED 50b therein. It has been. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is provided below the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 3).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Furthermore, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state and information indicating the occurrence of a gaming state such as a probable change state or a short-time state are sent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 above the hall computer or the pachinko gaming machine 1. An information output circuit 53 that outputs to a corresponding external device such as a call lamp (not shown) 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 control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 is connected to the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106, and outputs a signal for driving the LED 50 b in the operation unit 50 via the input / output port 106. An operation signal output in response to the player's pressing operation is input from the operation switch 50a.

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

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for 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 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 In the same way as when the variable display mode of the symbol is “probable variation big hit C”, which will be described later, after the production symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined small hit symbol (same as the probable big hit C symbol, for example, “355”) May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that the predetermined symbol which is the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a variable display mode of “small hit”. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the small winning means that the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than the probability variation big hits A and B described later (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is 15 seconds). Times), and the number of acquired balls in the small hit game is small. When the small hit game ends, the game state (big hit probability or base) does not change. That is, there is no transition from a probability change state, which will be described later, to a normal state, or from a normal state to a probability change state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7B, the probability variation big hit C is shorter than the probability variation big hits A and B, and the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is 15 times). ), Which is a big hit with a small number of winning balls during the big hit game, and is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state. However, the game state after the end of the big hit gaming state is that the short time state is taken over for the remaining number of times if the gaming state before the big hit is the short time state, and the transition to the short time state is not made if it is not the short time state. Is in common with the normal state, and looks the same as the normal state. Further, in this embodiment, the probability variation big hit C and the small hit are the same in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and by controlling in such a way, the 0.1 second opening of the big winning opening is performed 15 times. Since it is not possible to identify whether the probability variation big hit C that shifts to the probability variation state or the small hit that does not transition to the probability variation state, the player can expect a high probability state (probability variation state). Interest can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal Variation patterns of PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 (normal reach C), super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, super PB3-1 to super PB3-3 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, among the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation is performed twice when using Super PA3-1, and re-variation is performed three times when using Super PA3-2. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the special symbol variable display result becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4 (normal reach C), super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-4 to super PB3-6, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special Variation patterns from PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit C or small hit is given. In the case of C or a small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns used when the probability variation big hit C or small hit is not used and accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed twice when using the super PA3-3 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects. Moreover, when using super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns used when reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation is performed three times. Further, for the variation patterns of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which are used in the case of the probable large hit C or the small hit and accompanied with the pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach shortening, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variation time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When variable display of two special symbols is performed, the variation time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-3 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-2 and the non-reach PA1-4 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-3. Since there are cases in which a variation effect mode similar to that at the time of a small hit is performed, it is difficult for the player to recognize that a probable big hit C or a small hit has occurred.

  Here, a specific example of the variation effect based on the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 50, the display screen of the effect display device 9 transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C), (D),.

  FIG. 50 shows a variation effect mode based on the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2. First, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), after the variable display is started, the left symbol, for example, “3” is stopped in the left display area (see FIG. 50 (B)), and then the right symbol, for example, After “4” is temporarily stopped in the right display area (for example, when the symbol is shaking) (see FIG. 50C), the right symbol starts to change again (so-called “slip”) (see FIG. 50). 50 (D)), for example, “4” as the right symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed again in the right display area (see FIG. 50 (E)). Then, for example, “3”, which is a middle symbol, is stopped and displayed in the middle display area (see FIG. 50F).

  In this state, all the symbols are reduced and displayed on the upper right of the screen, and the fighter passes from the upper right to the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 50 (G1)). Next, this time the fighter passes from the upper left to the lower right of the screen (see FIG. 50 (G2)), and two more fighter aircraft simultaneously pass from the upper left and upper right of the screen toward the diagonally lower (see FIG. See G3)). Finally, “?” Is displayed in the center of the screen while the symbols are displayed in a reduced size, suggesting that any one of probability variation big hit C, small hit, or loss has occurred.

  As described above, the variation effect modes based on the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2 are the same as shown in FIGS. 50 (A) to (G4). 50 (A) to (G4) are a series of fluctuation patterns, and this series of special figure fluctuation time is 17.75 seconds (see FIG. 6), whereas in the special PG1-2, 50A to 50F are a series of fluctuation patterns, and this series of special figure fluctuation time is 11.75 seconds (see FIG. 6), and FIGS. 50G1 to 50G4 are big hits. This is a big hit or small hit effect performed in the gaming state or the small winning game state (during the big winning opening release control), and this big winning opening release control time is about 6 seconds. That is, the special figure fluctuation time T1 in the non-reach PA1-3, the special figure fluctuation time T2 in the special PG1-2, and the total winning opening opening control time T3 are set to be the same {T1 (17 .75 seconds) = T2 (11.75 seconds) + T3 (6 seconds)}.

  Specifically, in the non-reach PA1-3, the right symbol “4” is a temporary stop display state between FIGS. 50 (G1) to (G3), and finally stops in FIG. 50 (G4). On the other hand, in the special PG 1-2, “4” as the right symbol is stopped and displayed after FIG. 50 (G1), that is, the variable display is stopped at the time of FIG. 50 (G1). However, since the symbols are displayed in a reduced size and the movement of the fighters passes, it can appear to the player as if the same production is being performed.

  Next, a specific example of the variation effect based on the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 51 shows a variation effect mode based on non-reach PA1-4 and special PG1-3. First, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), after the variable display is started, the left symbol, for example, “3” is stopped in the left display area (see FIG. 51 (B)), and then the right symbol, for example, After “5” is stopped and displayed in the right display area (see FIG. 51C), the middle symbol, for example “5”, is stopped and displayed in the middle display area, and at the same time, the left, middle, and right symbols are temporarily displayed. It will be in a stop display state (for example, the state where the symbol is shaking) (see FIG. 51D).

  Then, the left, middle, and right symbols start to change again (so-called “pseudo-continuous”), and after the same changes as in FIGS. 51A to 51D are repeated and temporarily stopped (FIG. (F) (first pseudo run), the change is started again, and the same change as in FIGS. 51A to 51D is repeated to display a temporary stop (see FIGS. 51G and H). Second time in a row).

  In this state, all symbols are reduced and displayed on the upper right of the screen, and the fighter passes from the upper right to the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 51 (I1)). Next, this time, three fighters pass from the upper right to the lower left of the screen (see FIG. 51 (I2)), and seven more fighters pass from the upper right to the lower left of the screen (FIG. 51 (I3)). reference). Finally, “?” Is displayed in the center of the screen while the symbols are displayed in a reduced size, suggesting that any one of probability variation big hit C, small hit, or loss has occurred.

  As described above, the variation effect modes based on the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 are the same as shown in FIGS. 51 (A) to (I4). 51 (A) to (I4) are a series of fluctuation patterns, and this series of special figure fluctuation time is 21.50 seconds (see FIG. 6), whereas in the special PG1-3, 51A to 51H are a series of fluctuation patterns, and this series of special figure fluctuation time is 15.50 seconds (see FIG. 6), and FIGS. 51 (I1) to (I4) are big hits. This is a big hit or small hit effect performed in a gaming state or a small hit gaming state (during the big winning opening release control), and this big winning opening release control time is about 6 seconds. That is, the special figure fluctuation time T1 in the non-reach PA1-4, the special figure fluctuation time T2 in the special PG1-3, and the total winning opening opening control time T3 are the same {T1 (21 .50 seconds) = T2 (15.50 seconds) + T3 (6 seconds)}.

  Specifically, in the non-reach PA1-4, the left, middle, and right symbols are all temporarily stopped between FIGS. 51 (I1) to (I3) and finally stopped in FIG. 51 (I4). On the other hand, in the special PG 1-3, all the symbols are stopped and displayed after FIG. 51 (I1), that is, the variable display is stopped at the time of FIG. 51 (I1). Is displayed in a reduced size, and there is a movement through which the fighter passes, so that it can appear to the player as if the same production is being performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, two variation patterns (special PG1-2) among a plurality of variation patterns (special PG1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2) selected at the time of winning the probability variation big hit C or small hit. , 1-3) and a series of performance modes composed of performance modes executed in the big hit gaming state / small hit gaming state are any of a plurality of variation patterns selected at the time of detachment (non-reach PA1-3 , 4) is the same as the production mode, and when the fluctuation shown in FIGS. 50 and 51 is performed, the production based on any fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-3, 4 or special PG1-2,3. It can be difficult to specify whether it is an aspect. In other words, the variation pattern based on the non-reach PA1-3, 4 and the special PG1-2, 3 is a variation pattern selected in any of the probability variation big hit C, the small hit, and the deviation, so the probability variation big hit C or Even if a small hit occurs, it is difficult for the player to realize that a probable big hit C or a small hit has occurred. It is possible to make it more difficult for the player to realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probabilistic state as it occurs.

  In this embodiment, only the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2, the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 have the same variation effect pattern. However, in other variation patterns, The same variation pattern may be set at the time of disconnection and at the time of probability variation big hit C or small hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the time of loss, a variation pattern having the same effect mode as one of the plurality of change patterns selected at the time of the probable large hit C or the small hit is selected. It is not necessary to select the variation pattern. In other words, even if the variation pattern having the same production mode as the variation pattern selected at the time of deviation or the probability variation big hit C or small hit is not selected, the special PGs 1-1 to 3 and 2-1 to 2 are changed to the probability variation big hit C or small. By using the variation pattern selected at the time of hitting, when any one of the variation patterns of the special PGs 1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2 is selected, at least the player specifies the occurrence of the probability variation big hit C. Since it becomes difficult, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the probability change big hit C is generated and the subsequent game state shifts to the probability change state.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, probability variation jackpot C described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determines whether or not to drop the high probability state (for high-precision fall determination)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern more than 3 times re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, the normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including variation patterns with only various normal reach, and the variation pattern with normal reach C and pseudo-ream are used. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 which is a variation pattern type including the super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of a probable big hit C, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of probability variation big hit C, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes variation patterns with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. Further, in the case of “out of”, a non-reach CA2-0 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation without reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern without a reach and a specific effect. A non-reach CA 2-1 that is a type, a non-reach CA 2-2 that is a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect, and a normal that is a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes only various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach C and three re-variation pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with normal reach C and two re-variation pseudo-continuations Fluctuating parameters with super-reach other than normal CA2-6 and super-reach C Super CA2-7 is over down type, is the type divided into super CA2-8 and a variation pattern type with all the super reach.

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

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table that is used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability variation state, and a non-probability variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table that is used in a probability variation state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when variable display of the first special symbol and a small hit determination used when variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are the small hit determination values.

  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 big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches one of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (any of probability variation big hits A to C described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is stored on the basis of the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) and the game ball is placed in the second start winning opening 14. It is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the jackpot type using the hold storage based on winning (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine either “big hit B” or “probability big hit C”. In this embodiment, 10 judgment values are assigned to each of “probability variation big hit A”, “probability variation big hit B”, and “probability big hit C”. C is determined). Further, in this embodiment, the first special symbol variable display is performed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol variable display is performed when the second start winning port 14 is started. The ratio at which any one of probability variation jackpots A to C is determined is the same. The first special symbol variable display is executed when the first start winning port 13 is started, and the second special symbol variable display is executed when the second start winning port 14 is started. Thus, the ratio determined for the probability variation big hits A to C may be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the 15th round probability variation big hit C as the second specific gaming state is compared with this probability variation big hit C, and the big winning per win during the big hit The case where the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B as the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the mouth is extended will be described. The game value to be given is the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. Not limited. For example, the first specific gaming state having a larger number of rounds compared to the second specific gaming state may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a second specific gaming state in which a single winning opening is opened once per round and a first specific gaming state in which a large winning opening is opened multiple times per round. It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the second specific gaming state) In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all 15 rounds are ended internally, so that the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the first specific gaming state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the “probability big hit A” is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state. After the big hit gaming state, the big hit probability is high probability state and the base is high base state (probable It is a big hit that shifts to a short-time state and a high-accuracy high-base state. The high base state is low when the variable display is finished 100 times after the big hit is finished (when the number of start is 100 times), regardless of whether or not the high probability state shifts to the low probability state. Transition to base state. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, the high base state is maintained until the 100th variable display is completed.

  "Probability variation jackpot B" is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, after the big hit gaming state, the probability of big hit is high probability state, the base is low base state (probability variation / non-time short state state, high probability low base state) It is a big hit to shift to.

  The “probable big hit C” is controlled to a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds, which is shorter than the “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”, and after the big hit gaming state ends. The jackpot probability is a high probability state, and the base is a jackpot that maintains the state before the jackpot occurs. Specifically, when a big hit occurs and the low base state (non-time-short state) is reached, the high-accuracy low base state is entered. On the other hand, when the big hit occurs, if it is in the high base state (short time state), the remaining number of times in the short time state at that time is executed after the big hit gaming state ends. That is, for example, if the remaining short time count when the probability variation big hit C occurs is 10, the high base state is maintained until the variable display of ten times is finished after the probability variation big hit C ends.

  As described above, the probability variation jackpots A to C are jackpots that shift to a high probability state with a probability of 100% after the jackpot is finished. The high probability state continues after the jackpot is over until it is determined that the random 6 value extracted in the winning determination process described later is a highly reliable fall determination value. In other words, after the big win is over, a lottery of lottery in the high probability state is carried out at the time of starting winning, and the high probability state continues until the winning lottery is won (probability of 1/100 in this embodiment). Even after a predetermined period has elapsed, it can be expected that the high probability state is maintained.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a fall based on the random 6 value extracted in the winning determination process. However, when the special symbol normal process described later, that is, variable display is started. You may make it determine whether the value of random 6 is extracted and it falls.

  In this embodiment, the fall is determined with a probability of 1/100, but the winning probability of the fall can be arbitrarily changed. Further, the determination as to whether or not to fall may not be performed at the start of each variable display, but may be performed, for example, every time a predetermined number of variable displays are started.

  In addition, in "probable big hit A" and "probable big hit B", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in "probable big hit C", the opening time of the big winning opening per round Is as short as 0.1 seconds (open at high speed), and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning game during the big hit game, so the number of acquired balls in the big hit game is "probable big hit A" "probable big hit Compared to “B”, “probable big hit C” and “small hit” are few (or almost none).

  Also, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened 15 times for 0.1 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probability big hit C” is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the gaming state does not change after the high-speed opening of the big winning opening 15 times, and the gaming state before “small hit” is maintained. That is, the gaming state (probability and base) after the end of the small hit gaming state is maintained in the state before the small hit occurs. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit C” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes difficult to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, a probability change big hit C is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state (latent) after the big hit is completed. be able to. Conversely, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit C is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability variation state after the end of the small hit. Can be hidden.

  The big hit type determination table 131a is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, which is a decision value corresponding to each of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, and “probable big hit C” (big hit type judgment value). ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 8E is an explanatory diagram showing a highly reliable fall determination table 131 b stored in the ROM 54. The high probability fall determination table 131b determines whether or not to shift the high probability state to the low probability state at the time of winning a prize, regardless of whether the gaming state at that time is a high probability state or a low probability state. It is a table used for this purpose.

  Specifically, in the high-accuracy fall determination table 131b, a determination value of random 6 (MR6) corresponding to each of continuation (maintaining a high probability state) and fall (shifting from a high probability state to a low probability state). Are stored, and the extracted random 6 (MR6) value is determined as the corresponding type.

  In this embodiment, 99 determination values are assigned to “continuation” (determined to maintain a high probability state at a ratio of 99/100 (non-falling)), and “falling” One determination value is assigned (determined to shift (fall) from the high probability state to the low probability state at a ratio of 1/100).

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit A / B variation pattern type determination table 132a. The probability variation jackpot A / B variation pattern type determination table 132a is used to determine the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2).

  The probability variation big hit A / B variation pattern type determination table 132a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, which is a normal CA3-1 to a normal CA3-2. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of the super CA3-3 is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the number of these judgment values is such that when the probability variation big hit A, the number of judgment values of the super CA3-3 is larger than that of the normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. It is set so as to increase, and the super reach is determined as a variation pattern. On the other hand, when the probability variation big hit B, the number of determination values of normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, and super CA3-3 is set almost evenly, and the normal reach and the super reach have almost the same probability as the variation pattern. It is set to be determined. That is, in the case of a probable big hit A that becomes a short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends, a lot of super reach is determined.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit C / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit C / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit C and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when it is determined that the probability variation big hit C or small hit is made, the fluctuation pattern type without the pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In the probable big hit C, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern without the pseudo-continuous effect, whereas the special CA4 including the fluctuation pattern with the pseudo-continuous effect is provided. -2 is assigned with a determination value of 52 to 251 and is determined to be a probable big hit C, a pseudo pattern such as a special PG2-2 including a normal reach B as a reach effect as a variation pattern Many variation patterns with renditions are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is off is performed, the re-variation is performed twice and the stop pattern is performed. As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to a probability big hit C and a small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In the small hit, the judgment values of 1 to 201 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern without the pseudo-continuous effect, whereas the special CA4- including the fluctuation pattern with the pseudo-continuous effect is provided. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to 2 and it is determined to be a small hit, the variation pattern, such as a special PG2-1 including normal reach A as a non-reach or reach effect, etc. Many variation patterns accompanied by pseudo-ream effects are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the slip variation is performed, which will be described later as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to the probability variation big hit C or small hit is displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the case of probability variation big hit C that shifts to a high probability state, a large number of variation patterns with a reach effect of normal reach B and a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream effect are determined. In the case of small hits that do not shift to, fluctuations with normal reach B and pseudo-ream effects are determined by determining many fluctuation patterns with normal reach A reach effects and slip-variation patterns without pseudo-ream effects. When the game state of probability variation big hit C (the same as the game state of small hit) is executed after the pattern is executed, it is highly likely that the probability change big hit C that shifts to the high probability state is generated for the player. So you can give a sense of expectation.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit C or the small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) state of the gaming state. It is determined more in the case of small hits that do not shift to a higher probability (probability change) state than the probability change big hit C, and the fluctuation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of normal reach B as the fluctuation pattern is higher in the gaming state It is determined more at the probability variation big hit C that shifts to the higher probability (probability variation) state than at the small hit that does not shift to the (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern determined is different between the probability variation big hit C that shifts to the high probability state and the small hit that does not shift to the high probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether the probability variation big hit C that shifts to the high probability state or the small hit that does not shift to the high probability state. Also good.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A and B. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables A and B for detachment include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is a detachment symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Among these, FIG. 10 (a) shows a variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 10 (b) shows a variation pattern type determination table B135b for loss that is used when the gaming state is the short-time state or the total pending storage number is 3 or more.

  Each outlier variation pattern type determination table A, B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-0 and non-reach CA2-. 3. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 to super CA2-8 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in this embodiment, if the value is random, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 in the gaming state. It can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (any of super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Further, in the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a shown in FIG. 10A, the non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds), which is a variation pattern of ultrashort variation, and the variation pattern of shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-0 and non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds), and a variation pattern accompanied by production of two pseudo-continuations with a shorter variation time than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table 135b for non-reach CA2-0, 1 to 79 and non-reach CA2-3 are assigned. On the other hand, a judgment value of 100 to 199 is assigned, and instead of the normal CA 2-5 including a variation pattern accompanied by an effect of three times of pseudo-continuations, an effect of two times of pseudo-continuations Non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) or non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) with a short fluctuation time by assigning a judgment value to normal CA 2-6 including the accompanying fluctuation pattern ) Is determined a lot, so that the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than usual, so that the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  The example shown in FIG. 10 shows a case where the common use variation pattern type determination table 135b is used for the case where the gaming state is the time-saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. A separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the case of the state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time.

In this embodiment, the off for variation pattern type determination table A135a used when summed hold memory number is less than 3, and off for the fluctuation pattern type determination table B135b used when summed hold storage number is 3 or more However, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2). use, summed pending memory number three for, summed pending memory number four for ... of the variation pattern type determination table for off may be used each separately). Further, for example, a combination of a plurality of other values of summed pending storage number may be used out for variation pattern type determination table corresponding. For example, it summed pending memory number for 0-2, summed pending memory number for 3, may be used out for variation pattern type determination table summation pending memory number 4 for ....

Further, in this embodiment, the case where a plurality comprising a variation pattern type determination table for out according to the summing hold memory number, off for variation pattern type according to the first hold memory number and second pending memory number A plurality of determination tables may be provided. For example, when variable display of the first special symbol is performed , a variation pattern type determination table for detachment prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory). the number 0 for the first pending memory number 1 for the first pending memory number two for the first pending memory number three for, out for fluctuation pattern type determination of the first pending memory number 4 for ... Each table may be used separately). Further, for example, it may be used the variation pattern type determination table for off corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first hold memory number. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for loss is used regardless of the current gaming state. However, whether the current gaming state is a probable variation state or not is shortened. Depending on whether the state is the normal state or the normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be possible to determine the total number of pending storage until the variable table is displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) after the use table change start count is reached after a small hit. Threshold value is 1 In Rukoto, said predetermined for the period until the constant number may be out for variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10 (b) is used.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which the pattern type is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). ing. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138a is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to 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 any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a of this embodiment, as described above, the non-reach CA2-0 and the non-reach CA2-3, the non-reach PA1-0 (super shortened) and the non-reach PA1-02 (shortened). ) And the judgment value assignment is different.

  The super CA 2-7 does not have a determination value assigned to the variation pattern of the super PB 3-3 corresponding to the super reach C, whereas the super CA 2-8 includes the super PB 3- corresponding to the super reach C. There is a decision value assignment for three variation patterns.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the falling shift variation pattern determination table 139 stored in the ROM 54. When falling, the shift variation pattern determination table 139 shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state after it is determined that the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display is finished. That is, in the variable display determined to fall, this is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination. It should be noted that the shift variation pattern determination table 139 at the time of falling is selected as a usage table without determining the variation pattern type when falling is determined in the case of falling.

  In addition, in the falling error pattern determination table 139 of this embodiment, only the super PA 3-1 with super reach A together with the pseudo-continuous, the super PA 3-2 with super reach B together with the pseudo continuous, and the super reach A only. 50 determination values are assigned to each of the super PB 3-1 and the super PB 3-2 with only the super reach B, and 797 are assigned only to the super PB 3-3 with only the super reach C. That is, in the change determined to shift from the high probability state to the low probability state, the super PB3-3 with the super reach C is easily determined as the change pattern. Whether or not it is suggested to the player.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process described later (see FIG. 20), the game control microcomputer 560 shifts the high probability state to the low probability state, that is, whether or not to fall, and any variation pattern at the time of starting winning. Determine whether it is a type. Then, in the first digit of the EXT data (“XX (H)”) of the determination result designation result command at the time of winning, a value designating the fall or non-fall as the judgment result (in this embodiment, non-fall is “0”). , “1” is set for the fall, and a value (“1” to “7” in the present embodiment) for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the second digit of the EXT data. Control to transmit to the control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  For example, in this embodiment, in the case of non-falling, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 at the time of start winning to the first start winning opening 13, A winning determination result 1 designation command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is off) at the time of start winning at the first start winning opening 13, "01 ( H) "is set and a winning determination result 2 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-3 at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (super reach big hit), “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 3 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the second start winning opening 14, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The set winning determination result 4 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is lost) at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, “04 ( H) ”is set, and a winning determination result 5 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3 at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (super reach big hit), “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 6 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is special CA4-2 at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (the pseudo change is a positive or negative change C or a small hit), the EXT data is “06”. A winning determination result 7 designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is special CA4-2 at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (the pseudo change is a positive or negative big change C or a small hit), the EXT data is set to “07”. A winning determination result 8 designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted. In addition, the value of the EXT data is set according to the determined variation pattern type, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted. In the case of a fall, the value of the first digit of the EXT data (“xx (H)”) of each winning determination result designation command is “1”.

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit B start designation command: fanfare 2 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A003 (H) designates the start of a jackpot game, but a jackpot start screen (see FIG. 50 (G1 to G4) and FIG. 51 (I1 to I4)) that makes it difficult to specify that the game is a jackpot game is displayed. This is an effect control command (probable big hit C start designation command: fanfare 3 designation command) that designates display. Command A004 (H) designates the start of a small hit game, but it is difficult to specify that it is a small hit game (FIG. 50 (G1 to G4), FIG. 51 (I1 to I4)). This is an effect control command (small hit start designation command: fanfare 4 designation command) that designates display. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common hit start designation fanfare designation command in the case of the probability variation big hit C and the small hit.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also designates an effect control command (probable change jackpot A end designation command: Ending 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probable variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 2 designation command). The command A303 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probable change jackpot C end designation command: Ending 3 designation command). Command A304 (H) displays a small hit end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the small hit game, and designates an effect control command (small hit end specifying command: Ending 4 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common hit end designation ending designation command when the probability variation big hit C is a small hit.

  In this embodiment, the big hit start screen specified by the command A003 (H) and the small hit start screen specified by the command A004 (H) are the same start screen, and the command A303 (H) The big hit end screen designated by the command and the small hit end screen designated by the command A304 (H) are the same screen. Specifically, the big hit / small hit start screen and the big hit / small hit end screen are the screens (FIGS. 50 (G1) to (G4), FIG. 51 (I1) ) To (I4)), the display screen is the same as that shown above, and it is difficult to specify whether the probability variation big hit C or the small hit has occurred, and the probability variation big hit C is generated and the gaming state is the probability variation state. It is a screen that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to (highly accurate low base state).

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change (high probability) state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (short time end designation command) for notifying that the short time state has ended.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total reserved memory number designation command) that designates the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved memories.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state, a high base state, or whether the game is a big hit game), a start winning is generated and held. Each time the storage is performed, the winning determination process is executed, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 14 is always transmitted. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 gives a notice of whether or not it will be a big hit or super-reach in advance before the variable display of the notice target starts based on the received symbol designation command. Execute the hold notice. In this embodiment, the hold notice for the probability variation big hit C and the small hit is not executed, that is, only the hold notice for the probability change big hit A and the probability variable big hit B is executed. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of occurrence of being easily recognized by the player by the hold notice.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. available to the common de variable display of performance symbol corresponding to the second variation of the special symbols in symbol display device 8b (the change), effect display carries out an effect in association with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start Doguchi switch 13a or the second start hole switch 14a has not been turned on, depending on the internal state, do any of the of the steps S300 to S310.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, whether or not to shift from the high probability state to the low probability state (whether or not to fall), and variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol It is determined whether or not the display result of is a big hit. When shifting from the high probability state to the low probability state (falling), the probability variation flag is reset together with the falling flag, and when the big hit is made, the big 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 jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 18B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4 (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214A).

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

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 19A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 19A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 19A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19B) ( Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), a variation pattern The random number for determination (random 3) and the random number for highly reliable fall determination (random 6) are extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) and the random number for high-precision fall determination (random 6) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). The first special symbol may be extracted at the start of fluctuation. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) or a highly reliable fall determination random number (random 6) in the variation pattern setting process described later. The value may be directly extracted from a highly reliable fall determination random number counter for generating.

  FIG. 19B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 19B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2), a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) and a random number for high fall determination (random 6) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process for determining in advance the variable display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the starting winning (step S216A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (transmission set of the winning determination result designation command) and determines the winning determination. Following the result designation command, control (transmission set of the first pending memory number designation command) is performed (step S1) for transmitting the first pending memory quantity designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first pending memory quantity counter (step S217A).

  Next, the second start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4) is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19B) (see FIG. 19B). Step S215B). In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), a variation pattern The random number for determination (random 3) and the random number for highly reliable fall determination (random 6) are extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) and the random number for high-precision fall determination (random 6) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). Alternatively, it may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) or a highly reliable fall determination random number (random 6) in the variation pattern setting process described later. The value may be directly extracted from a highly reliable fall determination random number counter for generating.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S216B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the second reserved memory number counter next to the winning determination result designation command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S217B).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S216A and S216B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the high-precision falling determination random number (random 6) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the determination value shown in FIG. Is 100), that is, if the current gaming state is a high probability state, it is confirmed whether or not to shift (fall) to a low probability state (step S219). Then, if it is not a highly reliable fall determination value in step S219 (No in step S219), the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and the normal time shown in the left column of FIG. Are compared with the jackpot determination value of the two, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220).

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining a big hit type or a small hit type, a variation pattern In the setting process, the variation pattern is determined. Separately, the variable display based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts winning at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Before winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the variation pattern type is selected by executing a winning determination process. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 superimposes the change pattern type based on the determination result at the time of winning. Execute a hold notice to announce the reach.

  Also, at the timing of starting the variable display of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to shift the gaming state from the high probability state to the low probability state after the end of the variable display, that is, whether to drop the high probability state Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the determination process at the time of winning is executed before the variable display based on the start winning is started By doing this, it is confirmed whether or not to fall into a low probability state in the reserved memory.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (No in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a fall flag for shifting the gaming state to the low probability state is set. (Step S221), and if the fall flag is not set, it is checked whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set (step S221 '). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (No in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and FIG. ) And (c) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18A). In this case, it is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18B)), It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c shown in 8 (c).

  Further, when the fall flag is set in step S221, that is, when it is determined to shift to the low probability state by the variable display, or the probability variation flag is not set in step S221 ′. That is, if the process does not shift to the probability changing state, the process proceeds to step S223 as it is.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (No in step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the gaming state when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is performed. (Step S224). In this embodiment, in step S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not there is a time reduction number at the time when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is performed, and responds to the start winning from the time reduction number at that time. Judgment is made by subtracting the number of times of change (starting number of times) executed until the variable display is executed.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of time reductions exists, and sets the variation pattern type determination table A (for normal use) 135a for deviation when the time reductions do not exist. When it is determined that the number of time reductions is present, the deviation variation pattern type determination table B (for shortening) 135b shown in FIG. 10B is set.

  In addition, it is not distinguished which variation pattern type determination table 135a-135b for detachment is used according to the gaming state, but the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment is selected regardless of the gaming state or the like. May be set. Also, instead of using the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is larger than the threshold, thereby determining the variation pattern type in step S229 described later. You may make it do. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-3 that is a super reach big hit, a determination value is assigned in the range of 50 to 251 in the probability big hit A. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold value 50, and if it is greater than or equal to 50, it may be determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4. .

  Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, at least 230 to 251 common to the variation pattern types of super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 that are out of super reach. Since the determination value is assigned to the range, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold 230, and if it is greater than or equal to 230, super CA2-7 and super CA2 It may be determined that the variation pattern type is −8. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, determination values are assigned to a common range of 1 to 79 with respect to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 that becomes non-reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is equal to or less than the threshold value 79, and if it is equal to or smaller than 79, the variation pattern type of non-reach CA 2-1 is determined. Good.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Yes in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation big hit C / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b shown in FIG. 9B. Setting is made (step S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S215A and S215B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18A). When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18B)), FIG. Using the jackpot type determination table 131a shown in d), it is determined whether the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B”, or “probability variation jackpot C” (step S227 +). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot A” or “probability variation jackpot B”. If the determined big hit type is not “probable variation big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, that is, if the determined big hit type is “probable big hit C”, the process proceeds to step S226, and FIG. When the variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit C / small hit shown is set and the judged big hit type is “probable variation big hit A” or “probable variation big hit B”, the probability variation big hit shown in FIG. An A / B variation pattern type determination table 132a is set (step S228).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S215A and S215B ( Step S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the non-falling and determined variation pattern type indicating that the transition to the low probability state is not performed in the high probability state to the winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when a winning determination process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 50A), step S219 is performed. If the value of random 6 is not a highly-probable fall determination value and it is determined as “non-reach” in step S229, a winning determination result designation command comprising MODE data “95 (H)” The process of setting “00 (H)” in the EXT data is performed. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “01 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Also, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “02 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do.

  If it is determined in step S229 that “probable big hit C / or small hit”, “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18B), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “non-reach” is set, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “04 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that “super reach big hit”, a process of setting “05 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. If it is determined in step S229 that “probable large hit C / or small hit”, “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)”. Perform the setting process. In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  Next, in step S219, when it is a highly probable fall determination value, that is, when the gaming state is shifted to the low probability state, whether or not the probability variation flag is set, that is, the current gaming state has a high probability. It is confirmed whether or not it is in a state (step S231). If it is in a high probability state, it is confirmed whether or not the fall flag has already been set (step S232). In addition, when the probability change flag is not set in step S231 (No in step S231) and the fall flag is set in step S232 (Yes in step S232), that is, the gaming state is in a low probability state. If the fall flag has already been set, the process proceeds to step S220.

  If the fall flag is not set in step S232, the fall flag is set assuming that the fall lottery is won (step S233), and the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and FIG. It compares with the normal jackpot judgment value shown in the left column of (a), and it is confirmed whether they correspond (step S234). If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (No in step S234), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and FIG. ) And (c) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S235). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18A). In this case, it is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18B)), It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c shown in 8 (c).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the small hit determination value (No in step S235), the CPU 56 sets the falling variation pattern determination table 139 shown in FIG. 13 (step S236). If the random R is the big hit determination value in step S234, the process proceeds to step 227, and the type of variation pattern corresponding to the big hit is set. If the random R is a small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step S226, and a variation pattern corresponding to the small hit is set.

  After setting the falling variation pattern determination table 139 in step S236, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern determination table set in step S236 and the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type extracted in steps S215A and S215B. Is used to determine the variation pattern type (step S237).

  Next, a process of setting the fall indicating transition to the low probability state and the variation pattern type determined in step S237 to the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S237). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 50A), If it is determined in step S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “11 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. . Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 18B), a step is performed. If it is determined in S229 that “super-reach is lost”, a process of setting “14 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state, it is confirmed whether or not the extracted random number for high fall determination (random 6) is a high fall determination value. If it is a reliable fall determination value, it is dropped to a low probability state, but only in a high probability state, it is confirmed whether or not the extracted random number for high fall determination (random 6) is a high probability fall determination value. A falling lottery may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determined as whether or not the ball falls is set and transmitted in the winning determination result designation command. However, whether or not the ball falls and the variation pattern type are set as separate commands. However, when transmitting by separate commands, it is preferable to transmit both at the same time.

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

If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 19A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ), and then remove the first data set in the pending specific region reference (FIG. 19 (a)), the order of each data for the second and subsequent shifts one not one incremented by (second → 1st, 3rd → 2nd, 4th → 3rd ...) The data in the reserved specific area is updated (S55-).

  In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be executed with priority. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display of special symbols may be executed with priority.

  When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority, in the winning determination process shown in FIG. 20, the value of the random number for determining the big hit (random R) is determined as the big hit in the low probability state. Only the process of comparing with the value may be executed and may not be compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed, and the processes of steps S221 and S222 are performed) You may not do it). With such a configuration, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority, the jackpot determination result in the winning determination and the jackpot determination result at the actual start of fluctuation are between It is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Step S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 compares the high-precision fall determination random number (random 6) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the determination value shown in FIG. In other words, if the current gaming state is a high probability state, it is confirmed whether or not to shift the high probability state to a low probability state (step S61). And in step S74, when it is a highly reliable fall determination value (Yes of step S61), in order to transfer to a low probability state, after resetting a fall flag and a probability change flag (step S62), a gaming state is a normal state. A normal state designation command indicating that the state is (non-probable change state) is transmitted (step S63). On the other hand, if it is a highly reliable fall determination value in step S61 (No in step S61), the process proceeds to step S64 as it is.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module (step S64). In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, 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-probable change state (low probability state or normal state) (about 6. 5 times). Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set after the end of the big hit gaming state, and is reset together with the fall flag when winning the fall lottery.

  In step S64, if the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (No in step S64), the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. It is confirmed whether or not (step S65). If the probability variation flag is set (Yes in step S65), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and the jackpot determination value at the time of probability variation shown in the right column of FIG. And confirms whether or not they match (step S66).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (No in step S66), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and FIG. ) And (c) are compared with the small hit determination values in the small hit determination table, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S67). When the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (Yes in step S67), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S68).

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (No in step S67), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S72 as it is.

  In step S69, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Next, using the selected jackpot type determination table, the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“probability variable jackpot A” “probability variable jackpot B”) Any one of “probable big hit C”) is determined as the big hit type (step S70). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S71). For example, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “probability big hit C”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (step S72). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, a predetermined jackpot symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the jackpot type specified from the setting value of the jackpot type buffer. When the small hit flag is set, a predetermined small hit symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the small hit type specified from the setting value of the small hit type buffer. . In this way, the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols to determine whether the player is a jackpot or a jackpot. It can be difficult to specify by a special design.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S73).

  In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (steps S216A and S216B) performed when the game ball is won, the variation pattern type is determined, and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit at the start of variable symbol special display. The variation pattern is determined, but it may be determined whether or not the game ball is a big hit, and the variation pattern may be determined at the start of variable symbol special display.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not the highly reliable falling determination random number (random 6) extracted at the start winning is a highly reliable falling determination value. In some cases, a fall flag is set, and in the special symbol normal process, before the determination whether the random R is the big hit or the small hit judgment value, the extracted high-precision fall determination random number (random 6 ) Is a highly reliable fall determination value. Thus, for example, if the fall flag is set in the next hold memory that has been determined to be a big hit in the winning determination process, the process of shifting to a high probability state is performed after the big hit ends, but the big hit ends Before the subsequent first variable display is started, the low-probability state may be entered based on the fall flag.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first variable display after the end of the big hit is completed, there is a case where the state shifts to a low probability state. For example, a predetermined period (for example, five variable displays end after the end of the big hit). Or the like) may be invalidated so as not to shift to the low probability state by invalidating the falling lottery performed in the winning determination process.

  Further, in this embodiment, after determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a low probability state (fall) in the winning determination process, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit with a probability according to the determination result. However, it may be determined whether or not to shift (fall) the gaming state to the low probability state after determining whether or not to win. In this case, the gaming state shifts from the end of the variable display to the start of the next variable display.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to shift the gaming state to a low probability state (fall) is determined in the winning determination process, but the low probability state when the special symbol normal process, that is, the variable display is started. You may make it determine whether it is made to transfer to.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 further determines whether or not the big hit is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B based on the data stored in the big hit type buffer (step S91 ').

  When the big hit is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, the variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probability variation big hit A / B is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 9 (a)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, if the big hit is not the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, that is, the probability variation big hit C, the process proceeds to step S94, and the probability variation big hit C / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (FIG. 9B). Reference) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the probability variation big hit C / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types). (See FIG. 9B) (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 compares the random number for high-accuracy falling determination (random 6) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the determination value shown in FIG. (Step S95), if it is a highly reliable fall determination value, that is, if it falls in the case of slippage, the shift variation pattern judgment table 139 is selected at the time of fall (step S96). The process proceeds to S105.

  If it is not the highly reliable fall determination value in step S95, the process proceeds to step S99a, and it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the game state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state) after the big hit gaming state is ended, and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is decided to be one of the probable big hits A to C, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing when the short time is consumed or the special symbol variable display when the big hit is decided. It is reset at the timing of stopping and displaying the stop symbol. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S99a), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S99a), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (step S99b). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (No in step S99b), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S99a) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in step SS99b), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used (step S100), the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the processes of steps S92, S94, S96, S100, and S101. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137a and 137b (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted 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 designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S101 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 14) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S112. When the jackpot flag is set, the display result designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot (display result 2 designation command for the probability variation jackpot A, display result 3 designation command for the probability variation jackpot B, and case of the probability variation jackpot C Control to transmit display result 4 designation command) is performed (step S111). Whether or not the probability variation jackpot A to C is specifically, whether the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”, “02”, or “03”. It can be determined by checking if it exists.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (No in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S112). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command corresponding to the small hit (step S113). Further, when the small hit flag is not set (No in step S112), that is, in the case of a loss, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S114).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S115).

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S141 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the current gaming state is the time reduction state is set (step S133a). In the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is temporarily shifted to the normal state. In the jackpot ending process described later, when determining the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, whether or not the gaming state before the jackpot was in a short-time state. In order to be able to understand, a big hit short time flag indicating that the game state before the big hit was a short time state is set (step S133b).

  Next, if there is a probability change flag or a time reduction flag, they are reset (step S134), and control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit A start designation command is sent, and if the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a probable big hit B start designation command is sent. When the type of the probability variation jackpot C is, a probability variation jackpot C start designation command is transmitted. Whether the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A to C is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) and the opening time according to the big hit type are set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S141, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction (step S143). Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145).

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of No in step S141 and No in S144, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) and the opening time corresponding to the small hit (the same opening time as the probability variation big hit C) are set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (No in step S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S157). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S158), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (step S162). Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, if the probability variation big hit B, the probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted, and if the probability variation big hit B is C, Probability big hit C / small hit end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Yes in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit A (step S166). Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “01”. If the probability variation big hit A, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state (high base state) (step S167), and also sets a predetermined number of times ( For example, 100 times) is set (step S168), and control is performed to transmit the time reduction state designation command and the time reduction number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S169).

  Next, the CPU 56 resets the jackpot time flag (step S170), and then sets a probability change flag to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S171), and sends a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is transmitted (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  On the other hand, if it is not the probability variation big hit A in step S166, it is confirmed whether or not it is the probability variation big hit C (step S174). If it is a probable big hit C, it is confirmed whether or not the pre-hit short time flag is set (step S175). If the big hit hour / short flag is not set (No in step S175), the process proceeds to step S171 and the processes in steps S171 to 173 are performed. On the other hand, if the short time before big hit flag is set, that is, the gaming state at the time of the probable big hit C is the short time state, in order to continue the short state at that time, after setting the short time flag, step S169 Processes ˜173 are performed.

  That is, when a probabilistic big hit C occurs, if the gaming state at that time is a low base state regardless of whether it is a high probability state or a low probability state, a high probability state after the big hit ends Migrate only to On the other hand, in the case of a high base state (short time state), after the big hit, the state shifts to a high probability state, and when the big hit occurs, the remaining short time number stored in the short time counter continues. To be done. In other words, since the probability variation big hit C occurs in the high base state, it does not shift from the high base state to the low base state, or the time reduction state is not extended by being given 100 time reductions with the big hit as an opportunity. It is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the probable big hit C has been hidden.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is successful. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S173).

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S187. If the small hitting end display timer is not set, the small hitting flag is reset (step S181), and control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S182). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S183). finish.

  In step S187, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S188). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Yes in step S188), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S189).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 14 and 15) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, a holding notice effect determining random number SR1 and a stage (mode) type determining random number SR2 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The on-hold announcement effect determination random number SR1 is a random number for determining whether or not to implement the on-hold announcement effect with the display corresponding to the on-hold memory as a specific display when the on-hold memory is increased.

  The stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 is a random number used to determine the stage (mode) when the probability variation big hits A to C or the small hits are made and every time the variable display is performed.

  A counter for generating the random numbers SR1 to SR2 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 31), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 31). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 has various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in various big hit states and small hit states, including the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. It is remembered. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 32, the control contents of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from when the variation of the rendering symbol is started until the finalized symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is stored in accordance with the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of effect operations for controlling various effect operations according to variable display of effect symbols such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data. Control data (process data) is set in time series.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in a period in which the various big hit game states and the small hit game state are controlled are stored according to rounds and the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  These production control patterns are composed of process data serving as control data for controlling various production operations such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and end codes, It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in time series.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 101, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control execution data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decoration symbol during variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control execution data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The sound control execution data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. ing. That is, the sound control execution data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 27L and 27R. The lamp control execution data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. That is, the lamp control execution data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control execution data, and lamp control execution data, and some process data includes some of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  The production control CPU 101 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in these production control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display effect images such as character images and background images on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 27L and 27R in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are specified in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. And so on. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

  In the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 100, the hold notice effect determination table used for determining whether or not to hold the hold notice as shown in FIG. 33, various jackpots and small numbers as shown in FIG. A mode type determination table A182a used for mode type determination in a period (1 to 50 times) in which the number of fluctuations after hit, which is the number of fluctuations (variable display times) after the occurrence of a hit, is less than 51 times, The mode type determination table B182b used for mode type determination in a period in which the number of fluctuations after winning is 51 to 100 times, or a lottery lottery in reserved storage in a period in which the number of fluctuations in winning after hit is 1 to 100 A mode type determination table C182c in which a special ratio for falling used to determine a mode type when winning is set, or a hit list shown in FIG. Mode type determination table D182d the dynamic number is used on the mode of type determination in the period is 150 times 101 times is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the hold notice effect determination table, the determination value compared with the hold notice effect determination random number SR1 corresponds to each of the execution / non-execution of the hold notice effect for each mode. Set individually.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, as will be described later, the reliability of the gaming state is a highly probable (probability change) state is in the order of night mode> dusk mode> day mode. The number of judgment values assigned to the execution of the hold notice effect is set to increase in the order of, and similarly to the reliability, the hold notice effect is executed in the order of night mode> dusk mode> day mode. It has become easier. In other words, in the night mode with high reliability (probability change) and high reliability, the hold notice is performed frequently, while in the day mode with high reliability (probability change) and low reliability, the hold is held. Advance notices are infrequent. Therefore, a high-confidence (probability change) state of high reliability in the night mode with a high-frequency hold notice will give a sense of expectation that the change predicted in the hold notice will be a big hit. Can be effectively given to the player, and the interest of the gaming machine can be increased.

  In this embodiment, when the hit variation number is 1 to 100, the night mode, dusk mode or day mode is controlled, and after the hit variation number 101 to 150, as will be described later. In addition, the game state is controlled to either a highly reliable (probability change) state of a high reliability garden mode or a low reliability forest mode. For these garden modes, the dusk mode and the forest mode are controlled. Is assigned the same judgment value as in the daytime mode, and in the garden mode with high reliability (probability variation) and high reliability, the hold notice is executed more frequently than the forest mode with low reliability. . Therefore, in the flower garden mode with high reliability (probability change) state and high reliability, the hold notice is carried out more frequently than the forest mode, so that the change predicted in the hold notice may be a big hit. An expectation can be effectively given to the player, and the interest of the gaming machine can be increased.

In the mode type determination table A 182a and the mode type determination table B 182b, as shown in FIG. 34, the determination value to be compared with the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 is the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2. Among the random value ranges of 1 to 100, a bright daytime background (daytime) is used so that the numbers of determination values A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b) are obtained. and day mode stage) is a mode to be displayed as a background image in the effect display device 9, and dusk mode is a mode slightly dark dusk state background (dusk stage) is displayed as a background image in the effect display device 9, a is corresponding to each of the night mode dark mode background night conditions (night stage) is displayed as a background image in the effect display device 9, the tumble lottery It is set individually for each high-probability state, which is a state that is not won in a low probability state as well as the fall lottery is a state that fell to select.

  Further, in the mode type determination table C182c, the determination value to be compared with the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 is a random number range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 in the range of 1 to 100. A period of less than 51 times, which is the set number of times in the present invention, corresponding to each of the daytime mode, the dusk mode, and the night mode so that the determination value numbers of A1 to C1 and A3 to C3 shown in 34 (c) are obtained. (1 to 50 times) and for each period of 51 or more times (51 to 100 times).

  In the present embodiment, in the mode type determination table C182c, the number of individual determination values is set for a period of less than 51 times and a period of 51 times or more as the set number of times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the same number of determination values may be used before and after 51, which is the set number of times.

  The mode type determination table A182a determines the mode as one of the daytime mode, the dusk mode, and the night mode in the period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 1 to 50 (corresponding to the period in which the remaining number of time reductions is 100 to 51). The mode type determination table B182b is a table used in order to change the mode to the daytime mode in a period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 to 100 (corresponding to a period in which the remaining number of time reductions is 50 to 1). This table is used to determine either the dusk mode or the night mode, and the mode type determination table C182c is a period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 1 to 100 (the remaining number of time reductions is 100 to 1). Table used to determine whether the mode is daytime mode, dusk mode, or night mode when falling in hold memory. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the mode type determination table A182a used in the period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 1 to 50 is determined as A1 with respect to the daytime mode for the low probability state (falling). A determination value that is the number of values is assigned, a determination value that is the number of determination values of B1 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a determination value that is the number of determination values of C1 is assigned to the night mode. While each mode is determined by the ratio N1 based on the number of determination values A1 to C1, on the other hand, for the high-accuracy state (non-falling), a determination value that is the number of determination values A2 is assigned to the daytime mode, Each decision mode is assigned a decision value of A2 to C2 because a decision value that is the number of decision values of B2 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a decision value that is the number of decision values of C2 is assigned to the night mode. Ratio N based on number Is determined by (see FIG. 36).

  As shown in FIG. 34 (b), the mode type determination table B182b used in the period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 to 100 is determined as A3 with respect to the daytime mode for the low probability state (falling). A determination value that is the number of values is assigned, a determination value that is the number of determination values of B3 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a determination value that is the number of determination values of C3 is assigned to the night mode. While each mode is determined by the ratio N3 based on the number of determination values A3 to C3, for the high-accuracy state (non-falling), a determination value that is the number of determination values A4 is assigned to the daytime mode, Each decision mode has a decision value of A4 to C4 because a decision value that is the decision value number of B4 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a decision value that is the decision value number of C4 is assigned to the night mode. Number-based ratio It is determined by N4 (see Figure 36).

  As shown in FIG. 34 (c), the mode type determination table C182c used when the falling lottery is won in the hold memory is a period (1 to 50 times) in which the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times. Is assigned a judgment value of A1 for the daytime mode, is assigned a judgment value of B1 for the dusk mode, and is C1 of the night mode. By assigning the determination value, each mode is determined at the ratio N1 in the same manner as in the low probability state even if the gaming state is in the high probability state, and the period in which the number of hit variations is 51 or more (51-100) Times), a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of A3 is assigned to the daytime mode, a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of B3 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a judgment value of C3 is assigned to the night mode. Judgment value that is a number By assigned, gaming state each mode is also determined by the ratio N3 as with low probability state a high probability state.

  All of A1 + B1 + C1, A2 + B2 + C2, A3 + B3 + C3, and A4 + B4 + C4 are 100, which is the random value range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2.

  The reliability of the high-accuracy state of each mode can be obtained as in the calculation example shown in FIG.

  In other words, the reliability of each mode is the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state, the sum of the probability that each mode appears in the low-accuracy state and the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state (each mode appears) (Total probability)

  In this embodiment, as described above, a falling lottery that wins with a probability of 1/100 for each variable (fluctuation) display is performed, and the falling lottery is won. Since the state shifts to the state, if the number of post-hit fluctuations, which is the number of variable (fluctuation) displays after occurrence of the probable large hits A to C, is n, the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state (non-falling) in the number n of post-hit fluctuations (99/100) is raised to the power of n, and the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) at the number of fluctuations after hit n is a value obtained by subtracting Pa from 1.

  Therefore, when the reliability of each mode is calculated using these probabilities Pa and Pb, as shown in FIG. 34, for example, the probability that the daytime mode appears in a highly accurate state when the number of hit variations is less than 51 is The probability that the daytime mode appears in the low-accuracy state is obtained by multiplying the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state by A2 / A2 + B2 + C2 (= 100), which is the ratio of determining the daytime mode. Is multiplied by A1 / A1 + B1 + C1 (= 100), which is the ratio at which the daytime mode is determined, so that the probability that the daytime mode appears in the highly accurate state (Pa × A2 / A2 + B2 + C2) Dividing by the sum of the probability that the mode appears and the probability that the daytime mode appears in the highly accurate state (Pb × A1 / A1 + B1 + C1) + (Pa × A2 / A2 + B2 + C2) Number can be obtained reliability TA1 between day mode in less than 51 times.

  Similar to the reliability TA1 of the daytime mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the reliability TA2 of the daytime mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more, and the reliability of the dusk mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 TB1, reliability TB2 of twilight mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 times or more, reliability TC1 of night mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, and reliability TC2 of night mode when the number of changes after hit is 51 or more 34 can be calculated as shown in FIG.

  Strictly speaking, regarding the reliability TA1 to TC2, in the case of falling in the hold storage, the mode type determination table C182c is used so that each of the reliability TA1 to TC2 has the same ratio as the low-accuracy state. Since the mode is determined, this effect needs to be corrected. However, the number of fluctuations in which the mode type determination table C182c is used is the number of fluctuations (maximum of 8) within the range of the number of pending storages, which is smaller than the total number (100) of hit-after fluctuations. Since the appearance rate only changes to the ratio of the low probability state only by the number of fluctuations, the influence on the reliability by using these mode type determination table C182c is very small. The reliability TA1 to TC2 can be approximated by the reliability obtained by the above calculation.

  The reliability TA1 to TC2 of each mode calculated from the above calculation formula is as follows: daytime reliability TA1 <dusk mode reliability TB1 <night mode reliability TC1 when the number of hit variations is less than 51 times In addition, the number of determination values A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 are set so that the reliability TA2 <the reliability TB2 of the dusk mode <the reliability TC2 of the night mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more. It is set and is more likely to be highly accurate without falling than in dusk mode when in night mode, and more accurate than in day mode when in dusk mode The possibility increases. In other words, it is more likely that the daytime mode will fall than the dusk mode and be in a low probability state, and the dusk mode may be less likely to fall than the night mode. Increases nature.

  The situation where each mode is determined by setting the number of determination values A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 in each mode type determination table of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. To do. In FIG. 36, the horizontal axis indicates the number of variations after hit, the left vertical axis indicates the high probability, and the right vertical axis indicates the low probability.

  For example, the determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A182a are set so as to satisfy the relationship of A1> B1> C1, as shown in FIG. 36A, and the determination in the mode type determination table B182b. The number of values A3 to C3 is also set so as to satisfy the relationship of A3> B3> C3, so that when falling and in a low probability state, the dusk mode is higher than the night mode regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit. Is determined at a high frequency (high ratio), and the daytime mode is determined at a higher frequency (high ratio) than the dusk mode. Therefore, when many daytime modes with low reliability appear, there is a high possibility of falling and being in a low probability state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36A, the determination value numbers A2 to C2 in the mode type determination table A182a are set so as to satisfy the relationship of A2 <B2 <C2, and the determination in the mode type determination table B182b. The value numbers A4 to C4 are also set so as to satisfy the relationship of A4 <B4 <C4, so that in the case of a highly accurate state without falling, the dusk than the daytime mode is set regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit. The mode is determined at a high frequency (high ratio), and the night mode is determined at a higher frequency (high ratio) than the dusk mode. Therefore, when many night modes with high reliability appear, there is a high possibility that the state is highly accurate without falling.

  Further, the determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A182a and the determination value numbers A3 to C3 in the mode type determination table B182b are in a relationship of A1 <A3, B1 = B3, C1> C3. By setting, when falling and in a low probability state, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode increases when the number of fluctuations after hit is greater than 51 times and less than 51 times (number of fluctuations after hit) Is less than 51 times, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is less than the number of fluctuations after 51 hits), while the frequency (ratio) determined for the night mode is 51 When the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times, it is less than 51 times (when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the highly reliable night mode is higher than the number of fluctuations after hit), and the dusk mode Often it is constant does not change regardless of the variation time count after per.

  Similarly, the determination value numbers A2 to C2 in the mode type determination table A182a and the determination value numbers A4 to C4 in the mode type determination table B182b have a relationship of A2 <A4, B2 = B4, C2> C4. By setting to, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode increases even when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 and more than 51 (even after hit) even in a highly accurate state without falling. If the number of changes is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is less than the number of changes after 51 hits), whereas the frequency (ratio) determined for the night mode is the number of changes after hits. Is less than 51 times and less than 51 times (if the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the highly reliable night mode is more than the number of fluctuations after hit). The frequency to be determined does not change regardless of the variation time count after hits.

  That is, the determination assigned to the night mode in which the reliability (expectedness) is high and the high expectation mode is high (probability change) when the number of hit fluctuations is less than 51 that is the set number in the present invention. Since the number of values C1 and C2 is larger than the number of determination values C3 and C4 assigned to the night mode at 51 times or more, the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode when the number of hit fluctuations is less than 51 is determined. The frequency (ratio) to be performed is higher (larger) than the frequency (ratio) at which the night mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more. Therefore, for a period in which the number of fluctuations after hitting is less than the set number of times when the probability Pa of high accuracy without falling is less than the set number of times, the night mode is easily determined, and the probability Pa of high accuracy without falling is low. For a period in which the number of fluctuations is greater than or equal to the set number, the night mode is difficult to be determined.

  Also, the determination assigned to the daytime mode, which is the low expectation mode with low reliability (expectation), which is in a highly accurate (probability change) state, when the number of hit variations is less than 51, which is the set number in the present invention. The day mode that becomes the low expectation mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 because the value numbers A1 and A2 are smaller than the judgment value numbers A3 and A4 assigned to the daytime mode at 51 times or more. The frequency (ratio) to be performed is lower (smaller) than the frequency (ratio) at which the daytime mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more. Therefore, in a period in which the probability Pb of falling and low probability state is low and the number of fluctuations after hit is less than the set number of times, the daytime mode is difficult to determine, and the number of fluctuations after hit is high in probability of falling and low probability Pb. However, the daytime mode is easily determined for a period that is greater than or equal to the set number of times.

  By doing so, it is possible to easily determine the night mode that is the high expectation mode when the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times 51, so that the highly accurate state is achieved when the number of times is less than the set number of times (51 times). An expectation can be effectively given to the player, and the daytime mode which is the low expectation mode can be made difficult to be determined when the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of 51 times. ), It is possible to prevent the player from being given an impression that the player has fallen into the low-accuracy state in spite of the high-accuracy state.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 36A, the ratio determined in the night mode, which is a highly reliable mode in which the reliability is high, falls from the middle ratio in the ratio N1 to the ratio N3 in the low probability state. In the highly probable state in which the vehicle has not fallen, the high ratio in the ratio N2 shifts to the medium ratio in the ratio N4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the ratio determined for the daytime mode, which is a highly reliable state and a low reliability mode, is the ratio N1 when the ratio N1 is less than the set number (51). The ratio N2 is smaller than the ratio N3 at the set number of times (51 times) or more, and the ratio N2 at the set number (51 times) or more is smaller than the ratio N3.

  In the present embodiment, different ratios can be set for each mode by using different mode type determination tables before and after the hit variation number of 51, so in the setting example of FIG. Determined when the mode type determination table A182a is temporarily used when the reliability TC2 of the night mode when the number of hit fluctuations is n in the period from 51 to 100, which is the set number of times, and the number of changes after hit is n. A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 are set so as to be larger than the reliability TC1 ′.

  That is, the reliability TC1 ′ of the night mode when the mode type determination table A182a is used n times within the period of 51 to 100 hits is TC1 ′ (n), and n times A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 so that TC2 (n)> TC1 ′ (n) when the reliability TC2 is TC2 (n) when the mode type determination table B182b is used. Should be set.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 36, the probability Pa for the high-accuracy state (non-falling) and the probability Pb for the low-accuracy state (falling) are such that the probability Pa decreases gradually as the number of fluctuations n after hit increases. Since Pb changes so as to increase gradually, in the case where determination is made at a single ratio using only a single mode type determination table A as in the prior art, a high-accuracy state (non-falling) As the probability Pa decreases, the frequency at which the highly reliable night mode is determined in the high-accuracy state gradually decreases, while the reliability increases in the low-accuracy state as the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) increases. Since the frequency at which the night mode is determined increases gradually, the reliability TC1 of the night mode (TC1 ′ for the period from 51 to 100) gradually decreases as the number of fluctuations after hit increases. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the number of fluctuations after hit is 5 More than the number of times, by using the mode type determination table B in which the ratio of each mode is different from the ratio when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the reliability TC2 of the night mode is calculated as TC1 ′ at the number of fluctuations after hit n The reliability of the night mode can be avoided from being significantly lowered when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more.

  Therefore, by setting A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 as shown in FIG. 36 (a), it is avoided that the reliability of the night mode gradually decreases as the number of hit fluctuations n increases. On the other hand, it is possible to implement an effect in which many daytime modes with high reliability and low reliability are determined, which is a mode effect in accordance with a decrease in the probability Pa that is a high-accuracy state due to an increase in the number of fluctuations after hit n. Become.

  Further, by using a different mode type determination table when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the ratio N3 in the fallen low probability state and the high probability state in which the fall has not occurred. Since the difference in the ratio at which each mode is determined at the ratio N4 can be made smaller than the difference between the ratios at the ratio N1 and the ratio N2, the high probability state ( It can be made difficult to determine whether it is in a non-falling state or in a low probability state (falling).

  In the example shown in FIG. 36A, the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N3 and the ratio N4 is made smaller than the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N2. Although the case is illustrated, conversely, the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N2 is made smaller than the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N3 and the ratio N4. The difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N3 and the ratio N4 is increased, and when the number of fluctuations after hit is greater than or equal to the set number (51 times), it is determined that the state is highly accurate without falling. The player may be discriminated based on the ratio at which each mode is determined.

  As described above, in the setting example shown in FIG. 36 (a), the ratio of the night mode that is a higher-reliability mode than the setting value (51 times) when the number of hit fluctuations is greater than or equal to the setting value (51 times). However, on the contrary, as shown in the setting example shown in FIG. 36 (b), the number of fluctuations after hit is higher than the set value (51 times) at a set value (51 times) or higher and more reliable. You may set so that the ratio of the night mode which is a mode of a degree may rise.

  Specifically, as in FIG. 36 (a), the judgment value numbers A1 to C1 are represented by A1> B1> C1, the judgment value numbers A3 to C3 are represented by A3> B3> C3, and the judgment value numbers A2 to C2 are represented. By setting the relationship of A2 <B2 <C2 and the number of determination values A4 to C4 so as to satisfy the relationship of A4 <B4 <C4, if the vehicle falls and is in a low probability state, regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit On the other hand, the dusk mode is determined more frequently (high rate) than the night mode, and the day mode is determined more frequently (high rate) than the dusk mode. In some cases, the dusk mode is determined at a higher frequency (higher rate) than the daytime mode, and the night mode is determined at a higher frequency (higher rate) than the dusk mode, regardless of the number of variations after hit. It becomes like this.

  Further, the determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A182a and the determination value numbers A3 to C3 in the mode type determination table B182b are in a relationship of A1 <A3, B1> B3, C1 <C3. By setting, when falling and in a low probability state, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode increases when the number of fluctuations after hit is greater than 51 times and less than 51 times (number of fluctuations after hit) Is less than 51 times, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is less than the number of fluctuations after 51 hits) and the frequency (ratio) determined for the night mode is 51 When the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times, the number of occurrences (ratio) of the reliable night mode is less than the number of fluctuations after 51 hits). The frequency to be determined (percentage) is, variation time count after contact is reduced in 51 times or more than less than 51 times.

  Further, the determination value numbers A2 to C2 in the mode type determination table A182a and the determination value numbers A4 to C4 in the mode type determination table B182b are in a relationship of A2> A4, B2> B4, C2 <C4. By setting, in the case of a high-accuracy state without falling, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode becomes smaller when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times and more than 51 times (changes after hit) If the number of times is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is more than the number of fluctuations after hitting more than 51 times), and the frequency (ratio) determined for the dusk mode is On the other hand, when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the frequency of occurrence of the twilight mode (ratio) is greater than the number of fluctuations after hit more than 51). The frequency (ratio) determined in the above is increased when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times or more than 51 times (when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the highly reliable night mode is hit). The number of post-changes is less than 51 or more).

  That is, the determination assigned to the night mode in which the reliability (expectation) that is in a highly accurate (probability variation) state is high and the high expectation mode is 51 times or more that is the set number in the present invention. When the number of values C3 and C4 is greater than the number of determination values C1 and C2 assigned to the night mode at less than 51 times, the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode when the number of hit fluctuations is 51 times or more is determined. The frequency (ratio) is higher (larger) than the frequency (ratio) with which the night mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51. Therefore, the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode is easily determined even in a period in which the probability Pa of low probability is low and the number of fluctuations after hit is equal to or more than the set number of times. When it is possible to maintain the expectation that there is a possibility of being in a certain state, and even if the number of fluctuations after hit increases and the probability Pa decreases, the state is still in a highly certain state without falling In this case, the night mode is more easily determined to be the night mode than when the number of hits is less than 51, so that it is easy for the player to determine that the highly accurate state is maintained.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the ratio determined in the night mode, which is a highly reliable mode with high reliability, falls from the low ratio in the ratio N1 to the ratio N3 in the low probability state. In the highly probable state that has not fallen, the medium ratio in the ratio N2 shifts to the high ratio in the ratio N4.

  In FIG. 36 (b), as in FIG. 36 (a), the night mode in the case where the mode type determination table A182a is used at n times within the period where the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 to 100. When the reliability TC1 ′ is TC1 ′ (n) and the reliability TC2 is TC2 (n) when the mode type determination table B182b is used n times, TC2 (n)> TC1 ′ (n) Thus, by setting A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4, it becomes possible to avoid that the reliability of the night mode is remarkably lowered when the number of hit variations is 51 or more.

  Therefore, by setting A1 to A4, B1 to B4, and C1 to C4 as shown in FIG. 36 (b), it is avoided that the reliability of the night mode gradually decreases as the number of hit fluctuations n increases. However, while maintaining the expectation that the player may still be in a highly accurate state without falling, the highly accurate state is maintained if the player is actually in the highly accurate state. This makes it easier for the player to determine what is being done.

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 36A and 36B, the ratio N1 (fourth ratio), the ratio N2 (first ratio), the ratio N3 (fifth ratio), and the ratio N4 (second ratio) are all different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the ratio N1 (fourth ratio) and the ratio N3 (fifth ratio), the ratio N2 (first ratio), and the ratio N4 (second ratio). The ratio N1 (fourth ratio) and the ratio N2 (first ratio) may be all different, and the other determination ratios, the ratio N1 (fourth ratio) and the ratio N4 (second ratio) are the same ( However, the ratio N4 (second ratio) and the ratio N3 (fifth ratio) may be the same), or the ratio N2 (first ratio) and the ratio N3 (fifth ratio) are the same (however, the ratio N4 (second ratio) and ratio N3 (fifth ratio) may be different), or ratio N3 (fifth ratio) and ratio N4 (The ratio N2 (first ratio) and the ratio N3 (fifth fraction) non-identical) (second fraction) and the same may be.

  The above-described mode type determination tables A and B are used to determine the mode when the falling lottery is not won in the holding memory, but when the falling lottery is won in the holding memory, as described above. A1 to B1 (ratio) so that the low reliability day mode is easily determined and the high reliability night mode is difficult to determine, and the same ratio (ratio 1, ratio 3) as the fallen low probability state. 1) A mode lottery is performed using the mode type determination table C182c in which A3 to B3 (ratio 3) are set.

  As described above, when the falling lottery is won in the hold memory, the mode type determination table C182c having the same ratio (ratio 1 and ratio 3) as that of the fallen low probability state is used, so that it will fall soon. In the high-accuracy state, which is a low-accuracy state, the high-reliability night mode is determined, so that excessive expectations are given to the player, or the high-reliability night mode appears frequently, resulting in low reliability. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to determine these mode types. The use table C182c may not be used.

Next, the mode type determination table D182d will be described. In the mode type determination table D182d, as shown in FIG. 35, determination values to be compared with the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 are stored in the stage (mode). A forest background (forest stage) in which a number of trees are forested so that the number of determination values A5, B5, A6, and B6 shown in FIG. 35 is within the random number range 1 to 100 of the type determination random number SR2. ) Is a mode in which the forest display mode, which is a mode displayed as a background image in the effect display device 9, and a mode (flower garden stage) of a flower garden in which a large number of flowers bloom all over are displayed as a background image in the effect display device 9. Corresponding to each of the garden mode, it is for each low probability state that is a state that has been won by falling down lottery and high accuracy state that has not been won by falling lottery. It is set to, fluctuation count after contact is used to determine the mode at 101 to 150 times the period forest mode, any Hanazono mode.

In the mode type determination table D182d of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, for the low probability state (falling), the number of determination values A5 is assigned to the forest mode, and B5 is set to the garden mode. By assigning the number of judgment values, each mode is determined by the ratio N5 based on the number of judgment values A5 and B5, while for the high-accuracy state (non-falling), A6 is compared to the forest mode. Since the number of judgment values is assigned and the number of judgment values B6 is assigned to the garden mode, each mode is determined at the ratio N6 based on the number of judgment values A6 and B6.

  Note that A5 + B5 and A6 + B6 both become 100, which is the random value range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2.

  The reliability of the high-accuracy state of each mode can be obtained in the same manner as the calculation example shown in FIG.

  In other words, the reliability of each mode is the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state, the sum of the probability that each mode appears in the low-accuracy state and the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state (each mode appears) (Total probability)

  Therefore, when the reliability of each mode is calculated using the above-described probability Pa and probability Pb, as shown in FIG. 35, the probability that the forest mode appears in the high-accuracy state is equal to the probability Pa in the high-accuracy state. The probability that the forest mode appears in the low-accuracy state is obtained by multiplying A6 / A6 + B6 (= 100), which is the ratio in which the forest mode is determined. Since it is obtained by multiplying by A5 / A5 + B5 (= 100), the probability that the forest mode appears in the high-accuracy state (Pa × A6 / A6 + B6) is the probability that the forest mode appears in the low-accuracy state and the high-accuracy state. By dividing by the sum of the probability that the forest mode appears (Pb × A5 / A5 + B5) + (Pa × A6 / A6 + B6), the reliability TM of the forest mode can be obtained.

  Similarly, the probability that the flower garden mode appears in the high-accuracy state is obtained by multiplying the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state by B6 / A6 + B6 (= 100), which is the ratio at which the flower garden mode is determined. The probability that the mode appears is obtained by multiplying the probability Pb of the low probability state by B5 / A5 + B5 (= 100), which is the ratio at which the garden mode is determined, so the probability that the garden mode appears in the high probability state (Pa × B6 / A6 + B6) is the sum of the probability that the garden mode appears in the low probability state and the probability that the garden mode appears in the high probability state (Pb × B5 / A5 + B5) + (Pa × B6 / A6 + B6) By dividing, it is possible to obtain the reliability TH of the garden mode.

With respect to the reliability TM of the forest mode and the reliability TH of the garden mode calculated in this way, the respective judgment value numbers A5, B5, A6, and B6 are set so that TM <TH. there potentially Ko確state is high without falling than when are forest Hayashimo over de time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the number of determination values A5, B5, A6, and B6 in the mode type determination table D182d falls as a result of setting A5> B5 and A6 <B6. In the low probability state, the forest mode is determined at a higher frequency (high ratio) than the garden mode, and in the high probability state without falling, the garden mode is more frequent than the forest mode ( High percentage).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the determination value numbers A5, B5, A6, and B6 are set to have a relationship of A5> A6 and a relationship of B6> B5, so that they fall and are in a low probability state. In some cases, a low-reliability forest mode is determined at a higher frequency (high percentage) than in the case of a high-accuracy state without falling. A highly reliable flower garden mode is determined at a higher frequency (higher rate) than in the case of a low probability state.

  In the mode type determination table D182d, the value of A6 / A6 + B6, which is the frequency (ratio) at which the low-reliability forest mode is determined in the case of a highly reliable state without falling, is the mode type determination table D182d. A4 / A4 + B4 + C4, which is the frequency (ratio) at which the low-reliability day mode is determined when the number of hit fluctuations is 51 to 100 before being used, and in the highly accurate state without falling. By setting the value smaller than the value, it is set so that the low-reliability forest mode is less likely to be determined in spite of the high probability state without falling. In other words, in the ratio N6 based on A6 and B6 used in the period of 101 to 150 times that has reached 101 times that is the upper limit number of the present invention, A4, B4 in the period of 51 to 100 times before the upper limit number of times, The determination ratio of the forest mode that is the low-reliability mode is lower than the ratio N4 based on C4 (see FIG. 36).

  In addition, in the mode type determination table D182d, the value of A5 / A5 + B5, which is the frequency (ratio) with which the low-reliability forest mode is determined when the state falls and is in a low probability state, is calculated by the mode type determination table D182d. From the value of A3 / A3 + B3 + C3, which is the frequency (ratio) with which the low-reliability day mode is determined in the period of 51 to 100 hit fluctuations before falling into the low probability state when falling. Is set to a large value, that is, the frequency (ratio) at which the high-reliability flower garden mode is determined is reduced, so that many low-reliability forest modes corresponding to the fallen low-accuracy state are determined. It is set so that it is less likely that the garden mode is determined. That is, in the ratio N5 based on A5 and B5 used in the period of 101 to 150 times that has reached 101 times that is the upper limit number of the present invention, A3, B3, in the period of 51 to 100 times before the upper limit number of times, The determination ratio of the forest mode that is the low-reliability mode is higher than the ratio N3 based on C3 (see FIG. 36).

  37 to 40 are flowcharts showing specific examples 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 contents 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 of +2 is that reading is performed in units of 2 bytes (1 command).

  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 designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 8 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation jackpot A start designation command or a probability variation jackpot B start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 uses the probability variation jackpot A start designation command reception flag or the probability variation jackpot B start designation command reception flag. Is set (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation jackpot C start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation jackpot C start designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step S625), a small hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S626).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Control to display is performed (step S634), a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635), and a value corresponding to the daytime mode is set to the mode flag (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a time-short end designation command (step S638), the effect control CPU 101 resets the time-short state flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-short state (step S639).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit A end designation command or a probability variation big hit BA end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 for probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag or probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag. Is set (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit C end designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation big hit C end designation command (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S652). Further, the production control CPU 101 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number designation command. The first pending storage number display update process shown in FIG. 41 is performed to update the number display (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 determines the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the second reserved memory number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second reserved memory number designation command. The second reserved memory number display update process shown in FIG. 41 for updating the number display is performed (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S657), if set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state and the game state is a time-short state. The time state flag shown is reset (step S658). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S664). ). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the time reduction state indicated by the time reduction number designation command.

  Next, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command.

  For example, if the received effect control command is a fall prize determination result designation command in which “1X (H)” is designated in the EXT data (step S664A), a fall winning flag is set (step S664B).

  Then, the process proceeds to step S665, and when the received effect control command specifies “00 (H)” in the winning determination result 1 designation command, specifically, the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. The effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 1 flag indicating that it has been determined that “non-reach” has occurred at the time of starting winning the first starting winning opening 13 (step S666).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 2 designation command (step S667), specifically, “01 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 2 flag indicating that it is determined that “super-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 (step S668).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 3 designation command (step S669), specifically, “02 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 3 flag indicating that it has been determined that a “super reach big hit” will be made when the first starting winning opening 13 is won (step S670).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 4 designation command (step S671), specifically, “03 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 4 flag indicating that it is determined that “non-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (step S672).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 5 designation command (step S673), specifically, “04 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 5 flag indicating that it is determined that “super-reach is lost” at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (step S674).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 6 designation command (step S675), specifically, “05 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 6 flag indicating that it has been determined that the “super reach big hit” has been made when the second winning winning opening 14 is won (step S676).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 7 designation command (step S677), specifically, “06 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 7 flag indicating that it is determined that “probability big hit C or small hit” will be made when the first winning winning opening 13 is won (step S678).

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 8 designation command (step S679), specifically, “07 (H)” is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. If there is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 8 flag indicating that it has been determined that “probability big hit C or small hit” will be made at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (step S680).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S681). Then, control goes to a step S611. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach loss” or “super reach big hit”, the pending notice is executed, so the winning shown above The flag may be set by confirming whether or not only the time determination result 2 designation command to the winning determination result 6 designation command have been received.

  Here, the first reserved memory number display update process and the second reserved memory number display update process performed in steps S653 and S656 will be described below. Note that, as shown in FIG. 41, the contents of the process are the same for the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and therefore the contents for the second are omitted by describing them in parentheses.

  In this embodiment, the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 includes a first hold display buffer for displaying the first hold storage display section 18c and the second hold storage display section 18d shown in FIG. A second hold display buffer is provided. As shown in FIG. 42, in the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer, the ranks of the respective first (second) hold storage numbers (the left corresponding to the display corresponds to the upper order, the right toward the display Storage area corresponding to the subordinate) is secured, whether or not there is a win, whether or not the super reach that is subject to the hold notice will be implemented, and whether or not the super reach will be a big hit And fall data that can specify whether or not to win the fall lottery in the reserved storage can be stored.

  In the first (second) reserved memory number display update process, the effect control CPU 101 first increases the first (second) reserved memory number indicated by the received first (second) reserved memory number designation command. It is determined whether or not (step S901).

  In step S901, when the number of reserved memories is increased, the winning determination result 2 indicating the loss of super reach 2 (5) The winning determination result 2 (5) flag by receiving the designated command, or the winning determination result indicating per super reach 3 (6) Result of winning determination by reception of designated command 3 (6) Whether or not the flag is set, that is, the newly added number of reserved memories is a super reach in the production symbol variation corresponding to the corresponding reserved memory It is determined whether or not this occurs (step S903).

  If the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is not set (No in step S903), the process proceeds to step S909 to indicate the lowest (no winning) in the first (second) hold display buffer. After the winning data “1” indicating that the winning is stored as the data of the highest ranking among the rankings where “0” is stored, the process proceeds to step S910.

  When the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is set (Yes in step S903), the winning determination result 3 (6) indicating winning per super reach is determined. It is determined whether or not the 3 (6) flag is set, that is, whether or not the winning is achieved by the super reach (step S906). If the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is set, the process proceeds to step S907, and the lowest order ("0" indicating no winning is stored) in the first (second) hold display buffer. In addition to storing the target object data “3” indicating that the target is the target of the notification as the data of the highest ranking of the target and the target super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910.

  On the other hand, if the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S908, and the lowest order of the first (second) hold display buffer ("0" indicating no winning is stored) In addition to storing the notice target deviation data “2” indicating that the data is the subject of the notice as the data of the highest rank of () and that the subject is super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, it is determined whether or not a fall winning flag is set. If the fall winning flag is set, the fall data corresponding to the data subject to notice or winning data newly stored in any of steps 907 to 909 is updated from the default “non-fall” to “fall”. (Step S911) On the other hand, if the drop winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to Step S912 without going through Step S911, and all the winning determination result flags set are set. Clear the fall winning flag.

  Next, the on-holding notice effect determination random number SR1 is extracted (step S913), and the extracted on-holding notice effect determination random number SR1 is stored in the on-hold notice effect determination table in the mode (daytime or forest, dusk or flower garden). , At night), it is determined whether or not to implement the hold notice effect based on whether or not the determination value stored in the item of the hold notice effect is stored (step S914).

  That is, when the extracted random number SR1 for holding notice effect is “5”, for example, and the mode at that time is the daytime mode or the forest mode, the determination stored in the item of the holding notice effect execution is stored. Since it does not correspond to the value “0, 1” and corresponds to the determination value “2 to 9” stored in the non-execution item of the hold notice effect, it is determined as non-execution, while the mode at that time is dusk In the case of the mode or the garden mode and in the night mode, the judgment value “0 to 5” or “0 to 8” stored in the item of the implementation of the holding notice effect is applied, so it is determined to be implemented. Is done.

  If it is determined that the hold notice effect is to be performed, the process proceeds to step S915, and the display of the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) is specified based on the first (second) hold display buffer. Update the display with “★”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold notice effect is not performed, the process proceeds to step S916, and the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) is displayed based on the first (second) hold display buffer. Is updated with the display of “●”, which is the normal display.

  That is, when it is determined that the hold notice effect is not performed, “1” indicating that a winning is newly added to the first (second) hold display buffer, the notice object deviation data “2”, and the notice object data “3”. As for the hold display corresponding to the order in which “” is stored, “●” indicating that there is a hold is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold notice effect is to be performed, “1” indicating that a winning is newly added to the first (second) hold display buffer, the notice object off data “2”, and the notice object data “3”. As for the hold display corresponding to the order in which “” is stored, by displaying “★” as a specific display, as shown in FIG. 42, “★” different from the normal display “●” is stored in the hold. Is displayed, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a super reach or a big hit will occur in the reserved storage corresponding to “★”.

  In this embodiment, even if the data newly stored in the first (second) hold display buffer is the advance notice object data “2” or “3”, it is determined that the hold notice effect is not executed. In this case, the normal display “●” may not be displayed due to the display of the hold notice effect. However, the frequency at which these hold notice effects are not executed is a highly reliable state with low reliability. It is high in the mode and forest mode, and low in the night mode where the reliability is high and the reliability is high.

  In this embodiment, the specific display is exemplified as a “★” display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the color of “●” can be changed as the specific display, You may make it change a magnitude | size.

  Further, FIG. 42 corresponds to a first hold display buffer in which advance notice target off data “2” is stored as an example of a display mode of the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) in the hold notice. The specific display “★” is displayed on the first hold storage display portion 18c, and the specific display “★” is displayed on the second hold storage display portion 18d corresponding to the second hold display buffer in which the notice-off target data “2” is stored. An example to display is shown. In the present embodiment, the specific indication “★” is displayed for both the notice-out object data “2” and the notice object data “3”, but in the case of the notice object data “3”, A specific display different from “★”, for example, “♦” may be displayed with high probability, and the specific display “◆” may be displayed with low probability in the notice-off target data “2”.

  If the first (second) reserved memory number is not increased (No in step S901), that is, if the first (second) reserved memory number is decreased, the process proceeds to step S916, and the first (second) memory is stored. The data in the uppermost (first) storage area in the hold display buffer is cleared, and the contents of each storage area are shifted to the next higher rank and updated. That is, the data of rank 1 is deleted from the first (second) hold display buffer, and the data stored in the save areas corresponding to ranks 2, 3, and 4 are saved corresponding to ranks 1, 2, and 3. After storing “0” indicating no winning in the area 4 in the rank, the process advances to step S911 to update the hold display.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the target of the pending notice is when the winning determination result 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) flag is set, that is, non-reach, super-reach, super-reach. This is only a case of losing, and the probability variation big hit C or small hit is not set as the target data for the hold notice. That is, in the case of a probable big hit C or a small hit, the holding notice is not executed, so that it is possible that the player may be controlled to a probable (highly accurate) state by executing the holding notice that becomes the probable big hit C. Can be avoided easily.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the winning game process (step S805).

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

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

  In this embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in steps S804 to 806, the same effect processing (for example, FIG. 50 (G1) to (G4), FIG. I1) to (I4) are displayed.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 101, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged as odd symbols in odd symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. In the case where the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, the effect control CPU 101, for example, a combination of production symbols (big hit) in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the design. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 to 5 designation command corresponding to a probable big hit C or a small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, preliminarily set as chance chances) (for example, “135”, “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to an outage, a combination of production symbols (out-of-order symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there are cases where the same stop symbol is used in the case of the small hit and the case of the loss.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Therefore, the same stop symbol may be determined in the probability variation big hit B and the small hit.

  Next, a mode update process for updating the background image (mode) in the effect display device 9 is performed (step S823). In the mode update process of this embodiment, specifically, the background image in the effect display device 9 is updated to the background of the mode specified from the flag value set in the mode flag at that time. In other words, by performing the mode update processing by the effect control CPU 101, it is impossible for the player to specify whether the gaming state is controlled to the low probability state in which the gaming state has fallen or the high probability state in which the gaming state has not fallen. Control is performed in any one of a plurality of types of modes having different reliability (expectation) of being controlled in the high-accuracy state.

  Specifically, when the daytime flag value is set in the mode flag, the background image is changed to the daytime stage that is the background of the bright daytime state, and the flag value of the dusk mode is set in the mode flag. If the background image is changed to the dusk stage that is the background of the slightly dark dusk state, and the flag value of the night mode is set in the mode flag, the background image is changed to the night that is the background of the dark night state. If you change to the stage and the forest mode flag value is set in the mode flag, change to the forest stage that is the background of the forest where many trees are forested, and set the flower garden mode flag value in the mode flag. If it is, change to the garden stage, which is the background of the garden where many flowers bloomed all over.

  In this embodiment, since the background image (mode) is changed when starting the change of the effect symbol, before the change of the effect symbol is started, for example, after a power failure occurs in a highly accurate state, When recovering from a power outage in a high-accuracy state, only the background image of the daytime mode with a low reliability and a high-accuracy state is set as the default background image, and only the background image of the daytime mode is displayed. When a power failure recovery designation command is received, the value corresponding to the daytime mode is set in the mode flag, so the background image in the daytime mode is always maintained even during the first fluctuation. Even if the state is highly accurate at the time, it is possible to prevent the player from perceiving that the highly accurate state is controlled by the night mode or the like with high reliability.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of the second fluctuation, the mode is changed to the mode determined at the end of the first fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these modes are decided. By not performing the mode lottery process until the predetermined variable (variation) display is performed after the power failure is restored, the background image in the daytime mode is maintained until the predetermined variable (variation) display is performed after the power failure is restored. You may be made to do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a notice effect, specifically, whether or not a notice execution determination flag is set (step S824).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S825, and selects a symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, the production component as the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The control of the various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as the production parts and the operation unit 50) is executed (step S827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S829).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). 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 S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (step S846).

When the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the effect design of the left middle right (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, the effect control CPU 101 realizes effect pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs to the effect display device 9 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. As such, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). 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 S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . Effect design variation control (including control for displaying character images and backgrounds related to effect design variation) ends when the variation period has elapsed (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out). To do.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. (Step S862), and controls to derive and display a stop symbol according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (Step S863), and adds 1 to the hit variation counter and updates it. (Step S864).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S865). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit can be confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit based on the stop symbol data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) (step S866).

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win will be made, the effect control CPU 101 executes the mode lottery process shown in FIG. 49 (step S867), and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command. The value is updated according to the reception waiting process (step S800) (step S868).

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

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the winning display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the winning display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives a probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag indicating that the probability variation big hit A start designation command has been received and a probability variation big hit B start designation command indicating that the probability variation big hit B designation command has been received. Whether the flag, the probability variation big hit C start designation command reception flag indicating that the probability variation big hit C designation command is received, or the small hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit start designation command is received is set. (Step S871). When any hit start designation command reception flag is set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Further, the set flags (probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit B start designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit C start designation command reception flag, small hit start designation command reception flag) are reset (step S873). . Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the hit game process (step S805) (step S874).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the hit end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a big hit end effect timer or a small hit end effect timer is set (step S880). When the big hit end effect timer or the small hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S891. When the big hit end effect timer or the small hit end effect timer is not set, the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag and the probability variation big hit B end designation command indicating that the probability variation big hit A end designation command has been received are received. Probabilistic big hit B end designation command reception flag, Probability big hit C end designation command reception flag indicating receipt of probability variation big hit C end designation command, or small hit end designation command reception indicating receipt of small hit end designation command It is confirmed whether any of the flags is set (step S881).

  Set when the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit C end designation command reception flag, or small hit end designation command reception flag is set. In accordance with the winning end designation command reception flag, a value corresponding to the big hit end display time or the small hit end display time is set in the hit end effect timer (step S883), and the big hit end screen (big hit game) is displayed on the effect display device 9. Control for displaying the end of the small hit game) or a screen for notifying the end of the small hit game (step S884).

  Then, the mode lottery process shown in FIG. 49 is performed to determine the type of the mode (stage) after the big hit or the small hit (step S885), and then the hit fluctuation count counter is reset to reduce the hit fluctuation count to 0. (Step S888).

  Then, reset any of the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit C termination designation command reception flag, or small hit end designation command reception flag, and finish the processing. (Step S889).

  In step S891, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit (small hit) end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the big hit (small hit) end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit (small hit) end effect time has elapsed (step S892). If not, the process ends. When the big hit (small hit) end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S893). ).

  Here, the mode lottery processing performed in step S867 and step S885 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the mode lottery process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of variations after winning is less than 151 times.

  If it is not less than 151, that is, if the number of fluctuations after hit is 151 or more, the mode flag is updated to a value (01) corresponding to the daytime mode (step S739). In other words, in this embodiment, when the number of fluctuations after hit is 151 or more, all are controlled to the daytime mode, and are controlled to other modes other than the daytime mode in the period of 1 to 150 times the number of fluctuations after the hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case where the number of times is 151 times or more, if a specific performance condition is satisfied, for example, the notice target data is stored in the hold memory, and the execution of the recreation effect is performed. When determined, mode lottery processing may be performed to control other modes other than the daytime mode.

  If the number of hit variations is less than 151, the process proceeds to step S731, and after the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 is extracted, it is further determined whether or not the number of hit variations exceeds 100. (Step S732).

  When the number of hit fluctuations exceeds 100, the process proceeds to step S750, and a mode type determination table D182d shown in FIG. 35 is set as a table used for determining the mode type.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change state flag is set at that time, that is, whether it is a high probability (probability change) state or a low probability state, and for determining the mode type corresponding to the specified gaming state Based on the determination values stored in the table D182d corresponding to the forest mode or the garden mode, the determination value corresponding to the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S731 is specified, and the corresponding determination value The mode corresponding to is determined as the lottery result.

  In step S738, if the determined mode is the forest mode, the mode flag is updated to a value (04) corresponding to the forest mode. If the determined mode is the garden mode, the mode flag corresponds to the garden mode. To the value (05) to be updated (step S751).

  On the other hand, if the number of fluctuations after hit does not exceed 100 (No in step S732), the process proceeds to step S733, where the gaming state at that time is a high-accuracy (probability variation) state, and the first hold display buffer and the first 2. It is determined whether or not “falling” data is stored in the hold display buffer.

  When the data of “falling” is stored in the high-accuracy state, that is, when the falling lottery is won in the hold storage and the high-accuracy state shifts to the low-accuracy state, the process proceeds to step S740, and the mode type A mode type determination table C182c shown in FIG. 34 (c) is set as a table used for determination. In step S733, even if “falling” data is stored, it is determined No if the data is not in a highly accurate state, and the process proceeds to step S734.

  Then, it is specified whether the number of fluctuations after hit at that time is a period of less than 51 times or a period of 51 times or more, and each mode (daytime, daytime) is stored in the mode type determination table C182c corresponding to the specified period. Based on the determination values stored corresponding to dusk and night), the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S731 identifies the corresponding determination value, and the specified determination value corresponds. The type mode is determined as the lottery result (step S741).

  In step S738, if the determined mode is the daytime mode, the mode flag is updated to a value (01) corresponding to the daytime mode. If the determined mode is the dusk mode, the mode flag corresponds to the dusk mode. If the determined mode is the night mode, the mode flag is updated to the value (03) corresponding to the night mode.

  If “falling” data is not stored, and if it is already in a low probability state due to falling, the process proceeds to step S734 to determine whether or not the number of hit fluctuations at that time is less than 51.

  If the number of variations after hit is less than 51, the process advances to step S735 to set the mode type determination table A 182a shown in FIG. 34A as a table used for determining the mode type.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change state flag is set at that time, that is, whether the state is the high probability (probability change) state (non-falling) or the low probability state (after falling), and the specified gaming state The stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S731 identifies the corresponding determination value based on the determination values stored in the mode type determination table A 182a corresponding to the various modes. The mode corresponding to the specified determination value is determined as a lottery result (step S737).

  In step S738, if the determined mode is the daytime mode, the mode flag is updated to a value (01) corresponding to the daytime mode. If the determined mode is the dusk mode, the mode flag corresponds to the dusk mode. If the determined mode is the night mode, the mode flag is updated to the value (03) corresponding to the night mode.

  On the other hand, if the number of hit fluctuations is not less than 51, the process advances to step S736 to set a mode type determination table B182b shown in FIG. 34B as a table used for determining the mode type.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the probability change state flag is set at that time, that is, whether the state is the high probability (probability change) state (non-falling) or the low probability state (after falling), and the specified gaming state The stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S731 identifies the corresponding determination value based on the determination values stored in the mode type determination table B 182b corresponding to the various modes. The mode corresponding to the specified determination value is determined as a lottery result (step S737).

  In step S738, if the determined mode is the daytime mode, the mode flag is updated to a value (01) corresponding to the daytime mode. If the determined mode is the dusk mode, the mode flag corresponds to the dusk mode. If the determined mode is the night mode, the mode flag is updated to the value (03) corresponding to the night mode.

  In this way, the mode type determination table A is used when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than the predetermined set number of times 51, and the mode type is determined when the number of hits after fluctuation is the predetermined set number of times 51 or more. By using the mode type determination table B having a different determination ratio of each mode from the table A, as described above, the probability of being in a high-accuracy state due to the number of fluctuations after hit exceeding the set number can be reduced. Mode production (mode production in which the determination frequency of low reliability day mode with high reliability is increased) and the high accuracy state (non-falling) continues even if the number of fluctuations after hit exceeds the set number of times Such as making it easier for the player to determine that the player is in a highly accurate state when the number of fluctuations after hitting exceeds the set number of times. Depending on the number of changes It is possible to carry out the mode production.

  Further, as in this embodiment, when a single mode type determination table is used without changing the mode type determination table, a high-accuracy state (non-falling) or a low-accuracy state (falling) When the number of fluctuations in the same gaming state increases, the appearance ratio of each mode has a high probability determination ratio in the high probability state (non-falling) or a low probability in the low probability state (falling) different from the high probability determination ratio. Since it converges to the decision ratio, it becomes easier for the player to determine whether the state is high probability (non-falling) or low probability state (falling) due to the difference in the appearance ratio of each converged mode. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the determination ratio of each mode changes before and after 51, which is the predetermined number of hits, the appearance frequency of each mode changes before and after 51 times that is the set number. Like So one is that whether the difference by a high probability state of the appearance ratio of each mode (non-sliding) or a low probability state (falling), the player can be avoided that become easily determined.

  Further, in the mode type determination table A used for a period of less than 51 times that is a predetermined set number of hits, the ratio of each mode is determined in the high accuracy state and each mode is determined in the low accuracy state. Is set to be smaller than the difference in the mode type determination table B used for a period of 51 times or more, or conversely, the number of times of variation after hit is a predetermined set number of times 51 In the mode type determination table B used when exceeding, the difference between the ratio in which each mode is determined in the high-accuracy state and the ratio in which each mode is determined in the low-accuracy state is used for a period of less than 51 times. It is also possible to set to be smaller than the difference in the mode type determination table A, and in this way, it is further determined whether the state is a high-accuracy state (non-falling) or a low-accuracy state (falling). Another to be difficult.

  According to the first embodiment, in the high-accuracy state in which the player has not fallen due to the lottery by the falling lottery, each mode of the daytime mode, the dusk mode, and the night mode is less than the predetermined number of hits of 51 times. Is determined at a ratio of 2 (first ratio), and each mode is determined at a ratio of 4 (second ratio) that is different from the ratio of 2 when the number of fluctuations after hit is the set number of times or more. In the low-accuracy state where the player has fallen by lottery, the mode is determined at a ratio 1 (fourth ratio) different from the ratio 2 (first ratio) when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51. In 51 times or more, each mode is determined at a ratio 3 (fifth ratio) different from the ratio 1 (fourth ratio), and in either case of a low probability state of falling or a high probability state of not falling. Also decided Since the determination ratio of each mode changes before and after the set number of times 51, it becomes possible to change the appearance status of each mode before and after the set number of times. In the case of implementation, it can be suggested according to the number of fluctuations whether or not the state is highly accurate.

  In the first embodiment, the set number of times when the vehicle falls and is in a low probability state and the set number of times when it is in a highly accurate state without falling down are set to the same 51 times. The number of times of setting may be different depending on whether the vehicle is falling and is in a low-probability state or in the case of being in a highly-probable state without falling.

  52 and 53 show a second embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment, the determination values A2 to C2 of each mode in the high-accuracy state (non-falling) of the mode type determination table A182a and the determination values of each mode in the high-accuracy state (non-falling) of the mode type determination table B182b. A4 to C4 are different from each other, but the high-accuracy state (non-falling) of the mode type determination table A182a ′ shown in FIG. 52 and the high-accuracy state (non-falling) as shown in the mode type determination table B182b ′. The number of determination values in each mode is set to the same A4 to C4, and each mode is determined at the same ratio N4 in a highly accurate state (non-falling).

  Specifically, the mode type determination table A 182a ′ used in the period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 1 to 50 is, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the day mode for the low-accuracy state (falling). Is assigned a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of A1, is assigned a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of B1 for the dusk mode, and is assigned a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of C1 for the night mode. As a result, each mode is determined by the ratio N1 based on the number of determination values A1 to C1, while the highly accurate state (non-falling) is the number of determination values A4 with respect to the daytime mode. A judgment value is assigned, a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of B4 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of C4 is assigned to the night mode. Number of each judgment value of ~ C4 It is determined by based ratio N4 (see Figure 53).

  As shown in FIG. 52 (b), the mode type determination table B182b ′ used in the period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 to 100 is such that the low probability state (falling) is A3 with respect to the daytime mode. A judgment value that is the number of judgment values is assigned, a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of B3 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of C3 is assigned to the night mode. Each mode is determined by the ratio N3 based on the number of determination values A3 to C3. On the other hand, for the high-accuracy state (non-falling), a determination value that is the number of determination values A4 is assigned to the daytime mode. The determination value that is the number of determination values of B4 is assigned to the dusk mode, and the determination value that is the number of determination values of C4 is assigned to the night mode. Based on number of values It is determined by a rate N4 (see Figure 53).

  All of A1 + B1 + C1, A3 + B3 + C3, and A4 + B4 + C4 are 100, which is the random value range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2.

  In this embodiment, the number of determination values in the high-accuracy state (non-falling) of the mode type determination table A182a ′ and the mode type determination table B182b ′ is set to A4 to C4. However, the number of determination values may be set to A2 to C2, or may be set to determination values A7, B7, and C7 other than A4 to C4 and A2 to C2.

  Like the first embodiment shown in FIG. 34, the reliability that is the high-accuracy state of each mode can be obtained as in the calculation example shown in FIG.

  In other words, the reliability of each mode is the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state, the sum of the probability that each mode appears in the low-accuracy state and the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state (each mode appears) (Total probability)

  In this embodiment, as described above, a falling lottery that wins with a probability of 1/100 for each variable (fluctuation) display is performed, and the falling lottery is won. Since the state shifts to the state, if the number of post-hit fluctuations, which is the number of variable (fluctuation) displays after occurrence of the probable large hits A to C, is n, the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state (non-falling) in the number n of post-hit fluctuations (99/100) is raised to the power of n, and the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) at the number of fluctuations after hit n is a value obtained by subtracting Pa from 1.

  Therefore, when the reliability of each mode is calculated using these probabilities Pa and Pb, as shown in FIG. 52, for example, the probability that the daytime mode appears in a highly accurate state when the number of hit variations is less than 51 is The probability that the daytime mode appears in the low-accuracy state is obtained by multiplying the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state by A4 / A4 + B4 + C4 (= 100), which is the ratio that the daytime mode is determined. Is multiplied by A1 / A1 + B1 + C1 (= 100), which is the ratio at which the daytime mode is determined, so that the probability that the daytime mode appears in the highly accurate state (Pa × A2 / A4 + B4 + C4) Dividing by the sum of the probability that the mode appears and the probability that the daytime mode appears in the highly accurate state (Pb × A1 / A1 + B1 + C1) + (Pa × A2 / A4 + B4 + C4) Number can be obtained reliability TA1 between day mode in less than 51 times.

  Similar to the reliability TA1 of the daytime mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the reliability TA2 of the daytime mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more, and the reliability of the dusk mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 TB1, reliability TB2 of twilight mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 times or more, reliability TC1 of night mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, and reliability TC2 of night mode when the number of changes after hit is 51 or more 52 can be calculated as shown in FIG.

  Strictly speaking, regarding the reliability TA1 to TC2, in the case of falling in the hold storage, the mode type determination table C182c is used so that each of the reliability TA1 to TC2 has the same ratio as the low-accuracy state. Since the mode is determined, this effect needs to be corrected. However, the number of fluctuations in which the mode type determination table C182c is used is the number of fluctuations (maximum of 8) within the range of the number of pending storages, which is smaller than the total number (100) of hit-after fluctuations. Since the appearance rate only changes to the ratio of the low probability state only by the number of fluctuations, the influence on the reliability by using these mode type determination table C182c is very small. The reliability TA1 to TC2 can be approximated by the reliability obtained by the above calculation.

  The reliability TA1 to TC2 of each mode calculated from the above calculation formula is as follows: daytime reliability TA1 <dusk mode reliability TB1 <night mode reliability TC1 when the number of hit variations is less than 51 times In addition, the number of determination values A1, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4, so that the reliability TA2 <the reliability TB2 in the dusk mode <the reliability TC2 in the night mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more, When C1, C3, and C4 are set and the night mode is set, it is more likely that the vehicle is in a highly accurate state without falling than in the dusk mode. Is likely to be in a highly accurate state. In other words, it is more likely that the daytime mode will fall than the dusk mode and be in a low probability state, and the dusk mode may be less likely to fall than the night mode. Increases nature.

  With respect to the situation in which each mode is determined by setting the number of determination values A1, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4, C1, C3, C4 in each mode type determination table of this embodiment, FIG. This will be described with reference to a). In FIG. 53, the horizontal axis indicates the number of hit fluctuations, the left vertical axis indicates the high probability, and the right vertical axis indicates the low probability.

  For example, the determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A182a ′ are set so as to satisfy the relationship of A1> B1> C1, as shown in FIG. 53A, and the mode type determination table B182b ′. By setting the decision value numbers A3 to C3 so as to satisfy the relationship of A3> B3> C3, when the vehicle falls and is in a low-probability state, it is more than the night mode regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit. The dusk mode is determined at a high frequency (high rate), and the daytime mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the dusk mode. Therefore, when many daytime modes with low reliability appear, there is a high possibility of falling and being in a low probability state.

  Further, the determination value numbers A4 to C4 in the mode type determination table A182a ′ and the mode type determination table B182b ′ are set so as to satisfy the relationship of A4 <B4 <C4 as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the vehicle is in a highly accurate state without falling, the dusk mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the day mode regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit, and the night mode is further increased than the dusk mode. It is determined at a high frequency (high rate). Therefore, when many night modes with high reliability appear, there is a high possibility that the state is highly accurate without falling.

  Further, the determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A182a ′ and the determination value numbers A3 to C3 in the mode type determination table B182b ′ have a relationship of A1 <A3, B1 = B3, C1> C3. By setting as described above, when the vehicle falls and is in a low probability state, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode is increased when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 and more than 51 (after hit) If the number of changes is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is less than the number of changes after 51 hits), whereas the frequency (ratio) determined for the night mode is the number of changes after hits. Is less than 51 times and less than 51 times (if the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the highly reliable night mode is more than the number of fluctuations after hit). The frequency to be determined does not change regardless of the variation time count after hits.

  On the other hand, by setting the same number of determination values A4 to C4 in the mode type determination table A182a ′ and the mode type determination table B182b ′, the determination ratio of each mode is set in the case of a highly accurate state without falling. The number of fluctuations after hit does not change between less than 51 and more than 51, and dusk mode is determined more frequently (higher percentage) than daytime mode regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit between 0 and 100. Thus, the night mode is determined at a higher frequency (higher rate) than the dusk mode.

  That is, the determination assigned to the night mode in which the reliability (expectedness) is high and the high expectation mode is high (probability change) when the number of hit fluctuations is less than 51 that is the set number in the present invention. When the value number C1 is larger than the determination value number C3 assigned to the night mode at 51 times or more, the high expectation mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times when falling and in a low probability state The frequency (ratio) at which the night mode is determined is higher (larger) than the frequency (ratio) at which the night mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hitting is 51 or more, while it falls into a high probability state without falling. In some cases, the frequency (ratio) at which the night mode is determined before and after the number of fluctuations after hit is about 51 does not change. Therefore, for a period in which the number of fluctuations after hitting is less than the set number of times when the probability Pa of high accuracy without falling is less than the set number of times, the night mode is easily determined, and the probability Pa of high accuracy without falling is low. For a period in which the number of fluctuations is greater than or equal to the set number, the night mode is difficult to be determined.

  Also, the determination assigned to the daytime mode, which is the low expectation mode with low reliability (expectation), which is in a highly accurate (probability change) state, when the number of hit variations is less than 51, which is the set number in the present invention. When the value number A1 is smaller than the determination value number A3 assigned to the daytime mode at 51 times or more, the frequency at which the daytime mode that becomes the low expectation mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times is determined ( The ratio) is lower (smaller) than the frequency (ratio) at which the daytime mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more. Therefore, in a period in which the probability Pb of falling and low probability state is low and the number of fluctuations after hit is less than the set number of times, the daytime mode is difficult to determine, and the number of fluctuations after hit is high in probability of falling and low probability Pb. However, the daytime mode is easily determined for a period that is greater than or equal to the set number of times.

  By doing so, it is possible to easily determine the night mode that is the high expectation mode when the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times 51, so that the highly accurate state is achieved when the number of times is less than the set number of times (51 times). Expectation can be effectively given to the player.

  Furthermore, since the daytime mode which is the low expectation mode can be made difficult to be determined when the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times of 51, the highly accurate state is less than the set number of times (51 times). It is possible to prevent the player from being given an impression of falling to a low probability state excessively, and the daytime mode which is the low expectation mode is easily determined when the number of established times is 51 or more. can do.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 53A, the ratio determined in the night mode, which is a highly reliable mode with high reliability, falls from the middle ratio in the ratio N1 to the ratio N3 in the low probability state as shown in FIG. In the high-accuracy state that has not fallen, the medium ratio in the ratio N4 remains unchanged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the ratio determined to the daytime mode, which is a highly reliable state and a low reliability mode, is set at the ratio N1 when the ratio N1 is less than the set number (51). The ratio N4 is less than the ratio N3 in the above-mentioned number of times and in a highly accurate state where it has not fallen, and the ratio N4 in the number less than the set number of times (51 times) and the ratio N4 in the number of times greater than the set number of times (51 times) do not change.

  In the present embodiment, different determination ratios can be set for each mode by using different mode type determination tables before and after the number of hit variations of 51, so in the setting example of FIG. When the mode type determination table A182a ′ is temporarily used when the reliability TC2 of the night mode when the number of hit fluctuations is n after the set number of times 51 to 100, A1, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4, C1, C3, C4 are set so as to be larger than the reliability TC1 ′ determined by

  In other words, the reliability TC1 ′ of the night mode when the mode type determination table A182a ′ is used for n times within a period of 51 to 100 hits is TC1 ′ (n), and n times , When the reliability TC2 is TC2 (n) when using the mode type determination table B182b ′, A1, A3, A4, B1, B3 so that TC2 (n)> TC1 ′ (n) , B4, C1, C3, C4 may be set.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 53, the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state (non-falling) and the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) are such that the probability Pa gradually decreases as the number of hit fluctuations n increases. Since Pb changes so as to increase gradually, in the case where determination is made at a single ratio using only a single mode type determination table A as in the prior art, a high-accuracy state (non-falling) As the probability Pa decreases, the frequency at which the highly reliable night mode is determined in the high-accuracy state gradually decreases, while the reliability increases in the low-accuracy state as the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) increases. Since the frequency at which the night mode is determined increases gradually, the reliability TC1 of the night mode (TC1 ′ for the period from 51 to 100) gradually decreases as the number of fluctuations after hit increases. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the number of fluctuations after hit is 5 More than once, by using the mode type determination table B in which the determination ratio of each mode is different from the determination ratio when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the reliability TC2 of the night mode can be obtained at the number of changes after hit n. It becomes possible to make it higher than TC1 ', and it becomes possible to avoid that the reliability of the night mode significantly decreases when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more.

  Therefore, by setting A1, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4, C1, C3, and C4 as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the reliability of the night mode gradually decreases as the number of hit variations n increases. The daytime mode with high reliability and low reliability, which is a mode effect in accordance with the decrease in the probability Pa of high accuracy due to the increase in the number of fluctuations after hit n, is determined. It becomes possible to carry out the production.

  Further, by using a different mode type determination table when the number of hit fluctuations is 51 times or more, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the ratio N3 in the fallen low probability state and the high probability state in which no fall has occurred. Since the difference in ratio at which each mode is determined at the ratio N4 can be made larger than the difference in ratio between the ratio N1 and the ratio N4, the difference between the ratios at which these modes are determined is a highly accurate state ( The player can easily discriminate whether the non-falling state or the low probability state (falling) exceeds the set number of times of 51 times.

  In the example shown in FIG. 53A, the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N3 and the ratio N4 is set larger than the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N4. However, the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N3 and the ratio N4 is smaller than the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N4. When the variation number after hit is equal to or more than the set number (51 times), it is difficult for the player to determine that the mode is highly accurate without falling by the ratio at which each mode is determined. Also good.

  That is, as described above, in the setting example shown in FIG. 53A, in the case of falling and in a low probability state, the number of fluctuations after hit is greater than or equal to the set value (51 times) and less than the set value (51 times). The mode in which the ratio of the night mode, which is a higher reliability mode, is reduced, but conversely, as in the setting example shown in FIG. 53 (b), the number of fluctuations after hit is the set value (51 times). In the above, it may be set such that the ratio of the night mode, which is a highly reliable mode, is higher than the set value (less than 51 times).

  Specifically, as in FIG. 53 (a), the judgment value numbers A1 to C1 are represented as A1> B1> C1, the judgment value numbers A3 to C3 are represented as A3> B3> C3, and the judgment value numbers A4 to C4 are represented as By setting so that A4 <B4 <C4, the dusk mode is more frequent (high ratio) than the night mode, regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit, when the vehicle falls and is in a low probability state. If the daytime mode is determined at a higher frequency (higher percentage) than the dusk mode, but is in a highly accurate state without falling, the daytime mode is used regardless of the number of fluctuations after hitting. The dusk mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the dusk mode, and the night mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the dusk mode.

  Further, the determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A182a ′ and the determination value numbers A3 to C3 in the mode type determination table B182b ′ have a relationship of A1 <A3, B1> B3, and C1 <C3. By setting as described above, when the vehicle falls and is in a low probability state, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode is increased when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 and more than 51 (after hit) If the number of fluctuations is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is less than the number of fluctuations after hitting 51) and the frequency (ratio) determined for the night mode is the number of fluctuations after hitting. At 51 times or more than less than 51 times (when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the highly reliable night mode is less than the number of fluctuations after 51 hits), dusk The frequency that is determined over de (ratio) is, variation time count after contact is reduced in 51 times or more than less than 51 times.

  In addition, by setting the same determination value numbers A4 to C4 in the mode type determination table A182a ′ and the mode type determination table B182b ′, the determination ratio of each mode is set in the case of a highly accurate state without falling. The number of fluctuations after hit does not change between less than 51 and more than 51, and dusk mode is determined more frequently (higher percentage) than daytime mode regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit between 0 and 100. Thus, the night mode is determined at a higher frequency (higher rate) than the dusk mode.

  That is, the determination assigned to the night mode in which the reliability (expectation) that is in a highly accurate (probability variation) state is high and the high expectation mode is 51 times or more that is the set number in the present invention. When the value number C3 is larger than the determination value number C1 assigned to the night mode when it is less than 51 times, the frequency at which the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode when the number of hit variations is 51 times or more is determined ( The ratio) is higher (larger) than the frequency (ratio) at which the night mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51. Therefore, even in a period in which the number of hit fluctuations is equal to or greater than the set number and the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state is low, the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode is easily determined. Can maintain the expectation that there is a possibility of being highly accurate

  Furthermore, by using different mode type determination tables when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the ratio N3 in the fallen low-probability state and the high-probability state in which no fallen The difference in the ratio at which each mode is determined at the ratio N4 can be made smaller than the difference between the ratios at the ratio N1 and the ratio N4. It is difficult for the player to discriminate whether it is in the non-falling state or the low probability state (falling) by exceeding the preset number of times 51

  That is, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the ratio determined in the night mode, which is the highly reliable mode in which the reliability is high, falls from the low ratio in the ratio N1 to the ratio N3 in the low probability state. In the high-accuracy state that has not fallen, the medium ratio remains unchanged at the ratio N4.

  Also in FIG. 53 (b), as in FIG. 53 (a), the night mode when the mode type determination table A182a ′ is used at n times within the period of 51 to 100 hit fluctuations. TC2 (n)> TC1 ′ (TC) when the reliability TC1 ′ is TC1 ′ (n) and the reliability TC2 is TC2 (n) when the mode type determination table B182b ′ is used n times. n) By setting A1, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4, C1, C3, and C4, the reliability of the night mode is significantly reduced when the number of hit variations is 51 or more. You can avoid that.

  Therefore, by setting A1, A3, A4, B1, B3, B4, C1, C3, and C4 as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the reliability of the night mode gradually decreases as the number of hit fluctuations n increases. While maintaining the expectation that the player may still be in a highly accurate state without falling, and at the ratio of the ratio at which each mode is determined. By exceeding 51 times which is the set number of times, it is difficult for the player to discriminate whether the state is highly probable (non-falling) or low probable state (falling).

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 53, the ratio N1 (fourth ratio), the ratio N3 (fifth ratio), and the ratio N4 (second ratio) are all different ratios, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, in the setting example of FIG. 53B, the ratio N3 (fifth ratio) and the ratio N4 (second ratio) may be the same ratio.

  54 and 55 show a third embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment, the determination values A1 to C1 of each mode in the low probability state (falling) of the mode type determination table A182a, and the determination values A3 of each mode in the low probability state (falling) of the mode type determination table B182b. C3 is different, but as shown in the low-accuracy state (falling) of the mode type determination table A182a "shown in FIG. 54 and the mode type determination table B182b" shown in FIG. The number of determination values is set to the same A1 to C1, and each mode is determined at the same ratio N1 in the low probability state (falling).

  Specifically, the mode type determination table A 182 a ″ used in the period where the number of fluctuations after hit is 1 to 50, as shown in FIG. A judgment value that is the number of judgment values of A1 is assigned to the mode, a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of B1 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of C1 is assigned to the night mode. By being assigned, each mode is determined by the ratio N1 based on the number of determination values A1 to C1, while for the high-accuracy state (non-falling), the number of determination values of A2 is compared to the daytime mode. Each decision mode is assigned a decision value that is the number of decision values of B2 for the dusk mode, and a decision value that is the number of decision values of C4 is assigned to the night mode. Each judgment value of A2-C2 It is determined by the ratio N2 based on (see FIG. 55).

  As shown in FIG. 54 (b), the mode type determination table B182b ″ used in the period in which the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 to 100 is A1 with respect to the daytime mode in the low probability state (falling). A judgment value that is the number of judgment values is assigned, a judgment value that is the number of judgment values B1 is assigned to the dusk mode, and a judgment value that is the number of judgment values C1 is assigned to the night mode. On the other hand, each mode is determined by the ratio N1 based on the number of determination values A1 to C1. On the other hand, for the high-accuracy state (non-falling), a determination value that is the number of determination values A4 is assigned to the daytime mode. Each of the modes A4 to C4 is assigned with a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of B4 assigned to the dusk mode, and a judgment value that is the number of judgment values of C4 is assigned to the night mode. Based on the number of judgment values It is determined by the ratio N4 (see Figure 55).

  All of A1 + B1 + C1, A2 + B2 + C2, and A4 + B4 + C4 are 100, which is the random value range of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2.

  In this embodiment, the number of determination values of the low probability state (falling) of the mode type determination table A 182a ″ and the mode type determination table B 182b ″ is set to A1 to C1, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of determination values is not limited, and all of these determination values may be set to A3 to C3, or may be set to determination values A7, B7, and C7 other than A1 to C1 and A3 to C3.

  The reliability of the high-accuracy state of each mode can be obtained as in the calculation example shown in FIG. 54, similarly to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  In other words, the reliability of each mode is the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state, the sum of the probability that each mode appears in the low-accuracy state and the probability that each mode appears in the high-accuracy state (each mode appears) (Total probability)

  In this embodiment, as described above, a falling lottery that wins with a probability of 1/100 for each variable (fluctuation) display is performed, and the falling lottery is won. Since the state shifts to the state, if the number of post-hit fluctuations, which is the number of variable (fluctuation) displays after occurrence of the probable large hits A to C, is n, the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state (non-falling) in the number n of post-hit fluctuations (99/100) is raised to the power of n, and the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) at the number of fluctuations after hit n is a value obtained by subtracting Pa from 1.

  Therefore, when the reliability of each mode is calculated using these probabilities Pa and Pb, as shown in FIG. 54, for example, the probability that the daytime mode appears in the high-accuracy state when the number of hit variations is less than 51 is The probability that the daytime mode appears in the low-accuracy state is obtained by multiplying the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state by A2 / A2 + B2 + C2 (= 100), which is the ratio of determining the daytime mode. Is multiplied by A1 / A1 + B1 + C1 (= 100), which is the ratio at which the daytime mode is determined, so that the probability that the daytime mode appears in the highly accurate state (Pa × A2 / A2 + B2 + C2) Dividing by the sum of the probability that the mode appears and the probability that the daytime mode appears in the highly accurate state (Pb × A1 / A1 + B1 + C1) + (Pa × A2 / A2 + B2 + C2) Number can be obtained reliability TA1 between day mode in less than 51 times.

  Similar to the reliability TA1 of the daytime mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the reliability TA2 of the daytime mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more, and the reliability of the dusk mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 TB1, reliability TB2 of twilight mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 times or more, reliability TC1 of night mode when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, and reliability TC2 of night mode when the number of changes after hit is 51 or more 54 can be calculated as shown in FIG.

  Strictly speaking, regarding the reliability TA1 to TC2, in the case of falling in the hold storage, the mode type determination table C182c is used so that each of the reliability TA1 to TC2 has the same ratio as the low-accuracy state. Since the mode is determined, this effect needs to be corrected. However, the number of fluctuations in which the mode type determination table C182c is used is the number of fluctuations (maximum of 8) within the range of the number of pending storages, which is smaller than the total number (100) of hit-after fluctuations. Since the appearance rate only changes to the ratio of the low probability state only by the number of fluctuations, the influence on the reliability by using these mode type determination table C182c is very small. The reliability TA1 to TC2 can be approximated by the reliability obtained by the above calculation.

  The reliability TA1 to TC2 of each mode calculated from the above calculation formula is as follows: daytime reliability TA1 <dusk mode reliability TB1 <night mode reliability TC1 when the number of hit variations is less than 51 times In addition, the number of determination values A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, so that the reliability TA2 <the reliability TB2 of the dusk mode <the reliability TC2 of the night mode when the number of hit fluctuations is 51 or more, When C1, C2, and C4 are set, the night mode is more likely to be in a high-precision state without falling than in the dusk mode, and the dusk mode is more than the day mode. Is likely to be in a highly accurate state. In other words, it is more likely that the daytime mode will fall than the dusk mode and be in a low probability state, and the dusk mode may be less likely to fall than the night mode. Increases nature.

  With respect to the situation in which each mode is determined by setting the number of determination values A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, C4 in each mode type determination table of this embodiment, FIG. This will be described with reference to a). In FIG. 55, the horizontal axis represents the number of fluctuations after hitting, the left vertical axis represents the high probability, and the right vertical axis represents the low probability.

  For example, the determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A 182a ″ and the mode type determination table B 182b ″ are set to have a relationship of A1> B1> C1, as shown in FIG. By doing so, the dusk mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the night mode regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit, and the day mode is set to be higher than the dusk mode. Further, it is determined at a high frequency (high ratio). Therefore, when many daytime modes with low reliability appear, there is a high possibility of falling and being in a low probability state.

  Further, the determination value numbers A2 to C2 in the mode type determination table A182a '' are set so as to satisfy the relationship of A2 <B2 <C2, as shown in FIG. 55A, and the mode type determination table B182b. The judgment value numbers A4 to C4 in '' are set so as to satisfy the relationship of A4 <B4 <C4. The dusk mode is determined at a higher frequency (high ratio) than the mode, and the night mode is determined at a higher frequency (high ratio) than the dusk mode. Therefore, when many night modes with high reliability appear, there is a high possibility that the state is highly accurate without falling.

  Further, the relationship between the number of determination values A2 to C2 in the mode type determination table A182a ″ and the number of determination values A4 to C4 in the mode type determination table B182b ″ is A2 <A4, B2 = B4, C2> C4. By setting so as to be, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode is higher when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 times or more than less than 51 when it is in a highly accurate state without falling. (If the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is less than the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51.) On the other hand, the frequency (ratio) determined for the night mode is The number of after fluctuations is less than 51 times less than 51 times (when the number of fluctuations after hitting is less than 51 times, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the highly reliable night mode is higher than the number of after fluctuations more than 51 times). , Evening The frequency to be determined in the mode does not change regardless of the variation time count after per.

On the other hand, when the same A1 to C1 are set to the number of determination values corresponding to the low probability state in the mode type determination table A 182a ″ and the mode type determination table B 182b ″, the state falls and is in the low probability state in, unchanged in more modes determined ratio variation time count after per 51 times less than the 51 times, in either per post variation time count from 0 to 100 times, dusk mode higher than daytime mode The night mode is determined at a higher frequency (high ratio) than the dusk mode.

  That is, the determination assigned to the night mode in which the reliability (expectedness) is high and the high expectation mode is high (probability change) when the number of hit fluctuations is less than 51 that is the set number in the present invention. When the value number C2 is larger than the determination value number C4 assigned to the night mode at 51 times or more, the frequency at which the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode when the number of hit variations is less than 51 times is determined ( The ratio is higher (larger) than the frequency (ratio) at which the night mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more. Therefore, for a period in which the number of fluctuations after hitting is less than the set number of times when the probability Pa of high accuracy without falling is less than the set number of times, the night mode is easily determined, and the probability Pa of high accuracy without falling is low. For a period in which the number of fluctuations is greater than or equal to the set number, the night mode is difficult to be determined.

  Also, the determination assigned to the daytime mode, which is the low expectation mode with low reliability (expectation), which is in a highly accurate (probability change) state, when the number of hit variations is less than 51, which is the set number in the present invention. When the value number A2 is smaller than the determination value number A4 assigned to the daytime mode at 51 times or more, the frequency at which the daytime mode that becomes the low expectation mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times ( The ratio) is lower (smaller) than the frequency (ratio) at which the daytime mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more. Therefore, in a period in which the probability Pb of falling and low probability state is low and the number of fluctuations after hit is less than the set number of times, the daytime mode is difficult to determine, and the number of fluctuations after hit is high in probability of falling and low probability Pb. However, the daytime mode is easily determined for a period that is greater than or equal to the set number of times.

  By doing so, it is possible to easily determine the night mode that is the high expectation mode when the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times 51, so that the highly accurate state is achieved when the number of times is less than the set number of times (51 times). Expectation can be effectively given to the player.

  Furthermore, since the daytime mode which is the low expectation mode can be made difficult to be determined when the number of times after establishment is less than the set number of times of 51, the highly accurate state is less than the set number of times (51 times). It is possible to prevent the player from being given an impression of falling to a low probability state excessively, and the daytime mode which is the low expectation mode is easily determined when the number of established times is 51 or more. can do.

  That is, the ratio determined for the night mode, which is the high-accuracy state and the high-reliability mode, falls as shown in FIG. 55 (a), and in the low-accuracy state, the ratio remains low at the ratio N1. In a high-accuracy state that does not fall, the medium ratio in the ratio N2 changes to the low ratio in the ratio N4.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the ratio determined for the daytime mode, which is a mode with high reliability in the high reliability state, is a ratio that is less than the set number of times (51 times) in the low accuracy state that falls. The ratio N1 is not different from the ratio N1 at the set number (51 times) or more, and the ratio N2 at the set number (51 times) or more is the ratio at the set number (51 times) or more in the high-precision state in which no fall has occurred. It is smaller than N4.

  In this embodiment, since different determination ratios can be set for each mode by using different mode type determination tables before and after the hit variation number of 51, in the setting example of FIG. The mode type determination table A182a ″ is temporarily used when the reliability TC2 of the night mode when the number of hit variations f is n in the period from 51 to 100, which is the set number, A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, C4 are set to be greater than the reliability TC1 ′ determined in this case.

  That is, the reliability TC1 ′ of the night mode when the mode type determination table A 182a ″ is used n times within the period of 51 to 100 hits is TC1 ′ (n), and the n A1, A2, A4, B1 such that TC2 (n)> TC1 ′ (n) when the reliability TC2 is TC2 (n) when the mode type determination table B182b ″ is used , B2, B4, C1, C2, C4 may be set.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 55, the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state (non-falling) and the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) are such that the probability Pa gradually decreases as the number of hit fluctuations n increases. Since Pb changes so as to increase gradually, in the case where determination is made at a single ratio using only a single mode type determination table A as in the prior art, a high-accuracy state (non-falling) As the probability Pa decreases, the frequency at which the highly reliable night mode is determined in the high-accuracy state gradually decreases, while the reliability increases in the low-accuracy state as the probability Pb of the low-accuracy state (falling) increases. Since the frequency at which the night mode is determined increases gradually, the reliability TC1 of the night mode (TC1 ′ for the period from 51 to 100) gradually decreases as the number of fluctuations after hit increases. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the number of fluctuations after hit is 5 More than once, by using the mode type determination table B in which the determination ratio of each mode is different from the determination ratio when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the reliability TC2 of the night mode can be obtained at the number of changes after hit n. It becomes possible to make it higher than TC1 ', and it becomes possible to avoid that the reliability of the night mode significantly decreases when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 or more.

  Therefore, by setting A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, and C4 as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the reliability of the night mode gradually decreases as the number of hit fluctuations n increases. The daytime mode with high reliability and low reliability, which is a mode effect in accordance with the decrease in the probability Pa of high accuracy due to the increase in the number of fluctuations after hit n, is determined. It becomes possible to carry out the production.

  Further, by using different mode type determination tables when the number of hit fluctuations is 51 or more, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the ratio N3 in the fallen low probability state and the high probability state in which the fall has not occurred. The difference in the ratio at which each mode is determined at the ratio N4 can be made smaller than the difference between the ratios at the ratio N1 and the ratio N4. It can be made difficult to determine whether it is in a non-falling state or in a low probability state (falling).

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 55, the ratio N1 (fourth ratio), the ratio N2 (first ratio), and the ratio N4 (second ratio) are all different ratios, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, in the setting example of FIG. 55A, the ratio N1 (fourth ratio) and the ratio N4 (second ratio) may be the same ratio.

  In the example shown in FIG. 55 (a), the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N4 is made smaller than the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N2. However, the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N4 is made larger than the difference between the ratios determined by the ratio N1 and the ratio N2. When the number of fluctuations after hit is equal to or greater than the set number (51), the player may be able to determine that the player is in a highly accurate state without falling by the ratio at which these modes are determined.

  That is, as described above, in the setting example shown in FIG. 55 (a), in the case of a highly accurate state without falling, the set value (51 times) when the number of fluctuations after hit is equal to or greater than the set value (51 times). Although the mode in which the ratio of the night mode, which is a high reliability mode, is reduced is less than the lower limit, the number of hit fluctuations is set to the set value (51 times) as in the setting example shown in FIG. ) In the above, it may be set so that the ratio of the night mode, which is a highly reliable mode, is higher than the set value (51 times) or less.

  Specifically, as in FIG. 55 (a), the judgment value numbers A1 to C1 are represented by A1> B1> C1, the judgment value numbers A2 to C2 are represented by A2 <B2 <C2, and the judgment value numbers A4 to C4 are represented. By setting so that A4 <B4 <C4, the dusk mode is more frequent (high ratio) than the night mode, regardless of the number of fluctuations after hit, when the vehicle falls and is in a low probability state. If the daytime mode is determined at a higher frequency (higher percentage) than the dusk mode, but is in a highly accurate state without falling, the daytime mode is used regardless of the number of fluctuations after hitting. The dusk mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the dusk mode, and the night mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the dusk mode.

  Further, by setting the same determination value numbers A1 to C1 in the mode type determination table A 182a ′ and the mode type determination table B 182b ′, the determination ratio of each mode is hit in the case of falling and in a low probability state. Even if the number of after-changes is less than 51 times or more than 51 times and the number of after-changes from 0 to 100, the dusk mode is determined more frequently (higher percentage) than the day mode. The night mode is determined at a higher frequency (high rate) than the dusk mode.

  Further, the relationship between the number of determination values A2 to C2 in the mode type determination table A182a ″ and the number of determination values A4 to C4 in the mode type determination table B182b ″ is A2 <A4, B2> B4, C2 <C4. By setting so as to be, when the vehicle is in a highly accurate state without falling, the frequency (ratio) determined for the daytime mode is reduced when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times and more than 51 times. (If the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the low-reliability day mode is greater than the number of fluctuations after hit is more than 51), and the frequency (ratio) determined for the dusk mode is On the other hand, the number of after fluctuations is less than 51 times less than 51 times (when the number of after fluctuations is less than 51, the appearance frequency (ratio) of dusk mode is more than 51 times after hitting). The frequency (ratio) determined for the night mode increases when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times or more than 51 times (when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51 times, the appearance frequency (ratio) of the highly reliable night mode) The number of fluctuations after hitting is less than 51 or more).

  That is, the determination assigned to the night mode in which the reliability (expectation) that is in a highly accurate (probability variation) state is high and the high expectation mode is 51 times or more that is the set number in the present invention. When the value number C4 is larger than the determination value number C2 assigned to the night mode when it is less than 51 times, the frequency at which the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode when the number of hit fluctuations is 51 times or more is determined ( The ratio) is higher (larger) than the frequency (ratio) at which the night mode is determined when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51. Therefore, even in a period in which the number of hit fluctuations is equal to or greater than the set number and the probability Pa of the high-accuracy state is low, the night mode that becomes the high expectation mode is easily determined. Can maintain the expectation that there is a possibility of being in a highly accurate state, and even if the number of fluctuations after hit increases and the probability Pa decreases, the highly accurate state does not fall In this case, it is easier to determine the night mode than the number of fluctuations after hit is less than 51, so that the player can easily determine that the highly accurate state is maintained.

  That is, the ratio determined in the night mode, which is the high-accuracy state and the high-reliability mode, falls as shown in FIG. However, in the high-accuracy state that has not fallen, the medium ratio in the ratio N2 changes to the high ratio in the ratio N4.

  In FIG. 55 (b), similarly to FIG. 55 (a), the night when the mode type determination table A182a ″ is used at n times within the period of 51 to 100 hits after hit. When the reliability TC1 ′ of the mode is TC1 ′ (n) and the reliability TC2 is TC2 (n) when the mode type determination table B182b ″ is used n times, TC2 (n)> TC1 By setting A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, and C4 to be '(n), the reliability of the night mode is significantly reduced when the number of hit fluctuations is 51 times or more. Can be avoided.

  Therefore, by setting A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, C1, C2, and C4 as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the reliability of the night mode gradually decreases as the number of hit fluctuations n increases. While maintaining the expectation that the player may still be in a highly accurate state without falling down, while actually being in a highly accurate state Makes it easier for the player to determine that the highly accurate state is maintained.

As described above , according to the third embodiment, each mode is determined at the ratio 1 (third ratio) in the low-accuracy state that has fallen from the high-accuracy state by lottery by the falling-down lottery, whereas the fall-down is performed. In the high-accuracy state that has not fallen due to the lottery by lottery, the ratio of the day mode, dusk mode, and night mode is ratio 1 (third ratio) when the number of fluctuations after hit is less than the predetermined number of times of 51. Is determined at a ratio N2 (first ratio) that is different from the above, and each of the modes is at a ratio 4 (second ratio) different from the ratio N2 (first ratio) when the number of fluctuations after hit is 51 times or more. It is possible to change the appearance status of each mode before and after the set number of times by changing the decision ratio of each mode determined before and after the set number of times when it is determined and is in a highly accurate state without falling So In the case of carrying out the falling lottery every variation time count can suggest depending whether the high probability state variation time count.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, after the number of fluctuations after hit becomes 100 (upper limit number) when the probability of being in a highly accurate state not falling down is further reduced, the ratio 4 ( Since the forest mode which is the low expectation mode is determined by the ratio 5 or the ratio 5 (seventh ratio) which is different from the ratio of the day mode which is the low expectation mode in the second ratio) or the ratio 3 (fifth ratio). Suggestions corresponding to the low probability of being in a certain state can be implemented.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, since the number of fluctuations after hitting is reset by occurrence of the probability variation big hits A to C and the small hits that establish the latent condition, the fluctuation from the time when the latent condition is satisfied. Depending on the number of times, it can be suggested whether the game state is a high-probability gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. May be.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, when the probability variation big hit C or the small hit that satisfies the latent condition occurs, the probability variation big hit C that shifts to the high probability (probability variation) state, Since many different modes are determined depending on the small hits that do not shift to the probability (probability change) state, the player's expectation that the gaming state has shifted to the high probability state is determined by the type of these determined modes. Can speak effectively.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, a predetermined small hit display result can be derived as a display result of the variable display. By making the switching control mode (opening time 0.1 seconds and opening times 15 times) common, not only does it become difficult to specify whether it has shifted to the probable big hit C or small hit, but it also comes off and the probable big hit C, among the plurality of variation patterns selected in the case of small hits, the variation effect mode of some variation patterns is made common so that it is difficult to understand whether it is out of place, probable large hit B or small hit Therefore, the player does not realize that the probability variation big hit C has occurred and that the probability variation big hit C has occurred and the gaming state has shifted to the probability variation state (high probability low base state) (latency in the probability variation state). To do Can. Therefore, by executing a mode effect that controls various modes with different reliability that are highly probable, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation that the game state is a probable change state.

  In the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, as described above, a plurality of kinds of symbols are variably displayed as the special symbols, and the display result is derived and displayed. Since it is difficult for the player to specify whether the display result of the symbol is the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit B, the probability variation big hit C, or the small hit, the probability variation big hit C has occurred and the game state Is more difficult for the player to know that has shifted to a probabilistic state (latency in the probable state).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control CPU 56 is a jackpot game triggered by the probability variable jackpot C when the jackpot game triggered by the probability variable jackpot A is terminated, when the jackpot game triggered by the probability varying jackpot B is terminated. When the winning lottery is completed, the game state is shifted to either the normal state or the probable change state because the predetermined latent condition is established, but the predetermined latent condition is limited to the above. For example, in a case where a transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a probable state after the end of the big hit game or the like, the predetermined latent condition is satisfied when the transition lottery is won. As described above, the gaming state may be shifted to the probability changing state. That is, the predetermined latent condition is a game state transition condition, and not only the big hit game is finished, but also the game state that has been changed after the big hit game is finished by executing a predetermined number of variable displays. Alternatively, it may be established by winning the transfer lottery.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the big hit gaming state triggered by the probable big hit A, B, C and the small hit gaming state triggered by the small hit. However, for example, a second special variable winning ball device is provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 20, and the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 is provided in the big hit gaming state triggered by the probable big hits A and B. Control for opening is performed, and control for opening the big winning opening of the second special variable winning ball apparatus is performed in the big hit gaming state triggered by the probability variation big hit C and the small hit gaming state triggered by the small hit. Good.

  In this case, for example, with respect to the second special variable winning ball apparatus, a structure in which the large winning opening can be opened and closed by an opening / closing door provided to be rotatable around a horizontal axis like the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 of the present embodiment. For example, by adopting a structure that can open and close the grand prize opening by sliding the ball receiving piece provided in the big prize opening so as to be able to exit and leave the game area. In addition to being able to be opened and closed, and further miniaturizing it, it is possible to shorten the opening control period of the big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit C and the small hit gaming state of the small hit as much as possible. Since it is difficult for the player to know that the opening control of the winning opening is being performed, the gaming state can be shifted (hidden) to the high probability low base state without realizing that the probability variation big hit C has occurred.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, the embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result. The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the mode (stage) lottery process for determining whether the mode is the daytime mode, the dusk mode, or the night mode is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mode is promoted to a highly reliable mode or demoted to a highly reliable mode. Instead of mode (stage) lottery processing, the mode (stage) transition processing for determining whether to maintain based on the stage (mode) type determination random number SR2 is performed, and only the dusk mode is shifted from the daytime mode. Alternatively, the daytime mode or the night mode may be shifted from the dusk mode, and only the dusk mode may be shifted from the night mode.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has a probability variable big hit A to which a short-time state is given and a probability variable big hit B to which a short-time state is not given until the number of fluctuations after hit is 100. The number of fluctuations to change the determination table is specified by the number of fluctuations after hitting, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation big hit A to which the time-saving state is given to the pachinko gaming machine 1 In this case, after the probability variation big hit A is generated, a time-short state is allotted, so the number of hit fluctuations on the production control board 80 side is not counted. Rather, it is counted on the main board 31 side and notified by the time reduction number designation command, and the mode type is determined by the remaining number of time reduction states stored in the time reduction number storage area. The variation time count to change the use table may be to identify.

  That is, when the remaining number of time-saving states stored in the time-saving number saving area is equal to or more than a predetermined setting number of 50 times, each mode is determined by the ratio N1 or N2 using the mode type determination table A. When the remaining number of time-saving states stored in the time-saving number saving area is less than a predetermined setting number of 50 times, each mode is determined by the ratio N3 or N4 using the mode type determination table B. In this way, it is not necessary to count the number of subsequent fluctuations on the production control board 80 side, and the mechanism and processing load for counting the number of subsequent fluctuations can be reduced. By commonly using the remaining number of short-time states counted on the main board 31 side, it is possible to reduce the risk that these numbers are erroneously counted.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the falling lottery is won by holding storage, that is, when the falling data of “falling” is stored in any holding storage buffer, the night mode which is highly reliable The mode type determination table C having a low ratio is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ratio N4 shown in FIGS. In addition, even in the high-accuracy state, when the ratio of the night mode is low, the ratio of the night mode is higher than the ratio N4 and the ratio of the low reliability day mode is lower than the ratio N4. A mode type determination table E having a special ratio for use is provided, and when no fall data is stored in the reserved storage in step S733, the mode type determination table E having the special ratio for non-falling is set. In step S740 ′), each mode is determined using the set mode type determination table E (step S741 ′), so that a highly reliable state that does not fall is maintained, but a night with high reliability is maintained. It may be possible to prevent the low reliability daytime mode from being determined without the appearance of the mode, and excessively giving the player the impression of falling into the low probability state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 First start winning port 14 Second starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU for game control
560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Production Control Board 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine to control the advantageous specific game state for the player when a particular display result display result on the variable display hand stage of performing variable display is derived,
By variable display of the display results are derived, and pre-determining means for determining whether said specific display results display result of the variable display,
As a game state in which the variable display, the low probability that the low probability gaming state and the pre determining means for determining that said predetermination means for said specific display results in a low probability to the specific display results A gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including a high probability gaming state determined with a higher probability than
In when it is controlled to the high probability gaming state, each time the variable display of a predetermined number of times is performed, the tumble lottery means for drawing whether to fall in the low probability game state from the high probability gaming state,
The mode of Starring unloading, said the gaming state with one of whether the controlled of the high probability game state and the low probability game state is impossible particular, different expectations of what is controlled in the high probability game state A mode lottery means for lottery each time a predetermined number of variable displays are made , which one of a plurality of types of modes ;
Mode control means for controlling the mode determined by the lottery of the mode lottery means ;
And established after number counting means for establishing condition corresponding to the high probability game state counts the variable display established after the number is a number of executions from satisfied,
With
The gaming state control means, on the basis that it is tumbled by lottery fall selecting means has been determined, control before Symbol high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state,
Said mode selecting means is a multi several modes, the number after the established in the high probability game state not slipped by lottery by the tumble lottery means less than the predetermined set number of times lottery first rate In the high-probability gaming state in which the number of times after establishment is equal to or greater than the set number of times and has not been dropped by the lottery by the falling lottery means, a lottery is drawn at a second ratio different from the first ratio, and the lottery by the falling lottery means In the low-probability gaming state dropped from the high-probability gaming state, a lottery is drawn at a third rate different from the first rate.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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