JP5746655B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention derives a display result by variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium passes through a predetermined start area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device.

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

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

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, usually, when a game ball starts and wins at a start winning opening provided in the game area, it is immediately determined whether to win or not based on the start winning. Instead, each random number value is read out at a timing when the variable display based on the start winning can be started, and it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or reach.

  On the other hand, such a gaming machine is configured to pre-read each random number value in advance and determine whether or not it will be a big hit or reach before executing the variable display based on the start winning prize. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, each random number value is pre-read in advance at the timing when a game ball starts winning at a start winning opening provided in the game area, and a variable display corresponding to the start winning is executed. It is determined whether or not it will be a big hit or reach. Then, based on the determination result, it is stated that the change display executed before the start of the change display corresponding to the start winning will be notified in advance that it will be a big hit or reach. ing.

  Further, for example, Patent Document 2 describes a gaming machine configured to read each random number value in advance and determine the category of the variation pattern before executing the variation display based on the start winning. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, each random number value is pre-read in advance at a timing when a game ball starts winning at a start winning opening provided in the game area, and a variable display corresponding to the start winning is executed. In some cases, it is determined whether or not a big hit or reach is reached, and the category of the variation pattern is determined. Then, based on the determination result, it is stated that the change display executed before the start of the change display corresponding to the start winning will be notified in advance that it will be a big hit or reach. ing.

JP2003-164617A (paragraph 0109-0113, paragraph 0160-0162, FIG. 14, FIG. 26-27) JP 2003-275418 A (paragraph 0096-0108, paragraph 0157, FIG. 13, FIG. 27)

  In the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, during the variable display that is executed before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, it is predicted that a big hit or a reach will be announced. By doing so, it is possible to increase expectations for jackpots and reach, and to improve the interest in games. However, since the variation pattern is always determined at a constant rate, if a variation pattern with a long variation time is determined in a concentrated manner, the start-up winnings in which the stored memory is accumulated and the variation is not displayed may occur, There is a possibility that the operating rate of the display is lowered.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game while preventing the operating rate of the variable display from decreasing.

The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium has passed through a predetermined start area. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device for deriving and displaying a result, wherein the game display medium passes through a starting area when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device and shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player. An extraction means for extracting a specific gaming state determination random number for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state and a variable display determination random number for determining a variable display pattern of identification information; The random number for determining the specific gaming state and the random number for determining the variable display extracted by the extracting means for the variable display for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium has passed through the starting area Whether or not to shift to a specific game state using a specific game state determination random number based on the fact that the variable storage start condition is established and the hold storage means for storing as a hold memory up to a predetermined upper limit number Predetermining means that is determined before the derivation display of the display result, the determination result of the predetermining means, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable extracted by the extracting means Based on the display determination random number value and determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns, variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information, and based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means The variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information, and when the game medium passes through the starting area before the determination by the variable display pattern determining means, Based on the extracted random number for determining the specific gaming state, it is determined whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and when it is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state, the variable extracted by the extracting means Whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information becomes a specific variable display pattern among the multiple types of variable display patterns based on the random number for display determination and the determination values corresponding to the multiple types of variable display patterns Start determination means for determining whether or not the transition to the specific gaming state is determined by the start determination means, or when it is determined that a specific variable display pattern is to be obtained, start of variable display of the identification information as the determination target Prior to the condition being satisfied, a notice effect execution means capable of executing the notice effect is provided, and at least one of the determination values corresponding to the specific variable display pattern is provided. Each of the plurality of types of non-specific variable display patterns set with the same determination value and different from the specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of reserved storage stored by the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied As the determination value corresponding to, a different determination value is set according to the number of hold storages stored by the hold storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the non-specific variable display pattern is a variable in which the reach state is not satisfied. It is a display pattern, and a variable display pattern for normal use that has a short variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information to the display and display of a display result compared to a specific variable display pattern, and a variable in which the reach state is not established The display pattern includes a variable display pattern for shortening the variable display time compared to the normal variable display pattern. It is determined not to shift to the specific game state by a constant means, when the hold memory number variable display start condition is stored in the hold memory when satisfied is equal to or more than a predetermined number, corresponding to the shorter variable display pattern When a variable display pattern is determined using a table in which a determination value is set and the number of reserved storage is less than a predetermined number, a table in which a determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is not set is used. determining a variable display pattern, when holding the storage number of at least the variable display start condition is stored in the pending memory when established is less than the predetermined number, setting the determination value for determining the variable display pattern as tables, to determine the variable display pattern using a common table, start determination means, the value of the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means the same-size It is determined whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained by determining whether or not it matches the value. The non-specific variable display pattern includes a normal reach variable display pattern in which a normal reach state is established, and a variable display pattern is determined. When the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the normal reach is variable as compared with the case where the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number. The variable display pattern is determined using a table in which the number of determination values corresponding to the display pattern is set to be small.

After a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a predetermined start area (for example, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14), a start condition that allows the start of variable display is satisfied (for example, the first The variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, production symbols) that can be distinguished from each other is based on the fact that neither the variable display of the 1 special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed and the game is not a big hit game state) A variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) that displays and displays a display result is provided, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device. A gaming machine for transitioning to a gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) for determining a specific gaming state for determining whether or not to transition to a specific gaming state when a game medium passes through the starting area Extraction means for extracting a number (for example, a big hit determination random number (random R)) and a variable display determination random number (for example, a big hit type determination random number (random 1)) for determining a variable display pattern of identification information (For example, the part that executes steps S215 and S225 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the variable display for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area, On-hold storage means (for example, a first on-hold storage buffer; a second on-hold storage buffer) that stores the extracted specific gaming state determination random number and variable display determination random number as a predetermined maximum number (for example, 8) as a reserved storage. ) And transition to a specific gaming state using a random number for determining a specific gaming state based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied Predetermining means (for example, a part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560), a determination result of the predetermining means, and a variable display start condition are satisfied before or after the display result is derived and displayed. Number of stored storages stored by the storage unit at the time, the value of the random number for determining variable display extracted by the extracting unit, and determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns (for example, variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment) , 135B), variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern (for example, a variable pattern) of identification information (for example, a part for executing steps S91 to S105 in the game control microcomputer 560), and variable Execute variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the display pattern determination means Variable display execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S824 to S826, S841 to S845, S846 to S848, and S853 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the start area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means Is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the specific gaming state extracted by the extracting means when it passes, and whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state is determined. The variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable of the plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the value of the random number for determining variable display extracted by the extraction means and the determination values corresponding to the plurality of types of variable display patterns. Start determination that determines whether or not a display pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern with super reach) occurs The stage (for example, the part for executing steps S219A to S219G and S229A to S229G in the game control microcomputer 560) and the start determination means determine that the game state is to be shifted to the specific game state, or is determined to be a specific variable display pattern. In such a case, an announcement effect (for example, an effect of superimposing and displaying the super reach announcement screen shown in FIGS. ) Can be executed (for example, a portion of steps S845E to S845I in the production control microcomputer 100), and the plurality of types of variable display patterns are variable displays other than a specific variable display pattern. As a pattern, the display result is displayed after the variable display of identification information is started. A plurality of types of re-variable display patterns (for example, a re-variation that executes variable display of identification information again after temporarily stopping the identification information that becomes a non-specific display result before it is displayed and displayed once (for example, 6), and at least a part of the determination values corresponding to the specific variable display pattern satisfies the variable display start condition. Regardless of the number of pending storages stored by the pending storage means, the same judgment value is set, and judgment values corresponding to each of a plurality of types of non-specific variable display patterns different from the specific variable display pattern are variable display start Different judgment values are set according to the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means when the condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B and FIG. Regardless of whether the number of retained memories is 0 to 2 or 3 or more, a determination value in the range of 230 to 251 is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach. Different variation values are assigned to variation pattern types including variation patterns with non-reach and normal reach other than super reach depending on whether the total number of pending storage is 0 to 2 or 3 or more. The non-specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established, and is variable from the start of variable display of identification information to the derivation and display of the display result compared to the specific variable display pattern. Variable display pattern for normal display with short display time and variable display pattern for which reach state is not established, including variable display pattern for shortening variable display time compared with normal variable display pattern The means is determined by the pre-determining means to not shift to the specific gaming state, and the holding storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is recorded. If hold storage number of is equal to or more than a predetermined number, determines the variable display pattern using the table judgment value corresponding to the shorter variable display pattern is set, if the pending memory number is less than a predetermined number The variable display pattern is determined using a table in which the determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is not set, and the start determination unit determines that the values of the random numbers for variable display determination extracted by the extraction unit are the same It is characterized by determining whether it becomes a specific variable display pattern by determining whether it corresponds with a value.

  When the variable display pattern determining means determines the revariable display pattern as the variable display pattern of the identification information, if the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is small, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means is large. The re-variable display pattern having a larger number of re-variation execution times is determined (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S91 to S105, FIG. 10 (A), (B) and FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, when the total number of pending storages is as small as 0 to 2, the fluctuation pattern of normal PB2-2 with a pseudo-run with three re-variations is determined, and the total number of pending storages is as large as 3 or more (Sometimes, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-1 with the pseudo-continuation with two re-variations is determined).

  The variable display pattern determination means is higher when it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state by the prior determination means than when it is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state by the prior determination means The variable display pattern of the identification information is determined to be a specific variable display pattern at a ratio (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S91 to S105, FIGS. 9A and 9B). As shown in Fig. 4, fluctuation is performed using the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B in which determination values are assigned over a wide range of 150 to 251 or 80 to 251 with respect to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach. The pattern is determined, and as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the fluctuation pattern with super reach is determined. The variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B for deviation, to which the determination value is assigned only in a narrow range of 230 to 251 for the variation pattern types including .

  The variable display pattern determining means includes a variable display pattern that includes a predetermined reach mode (for example, a variation pattern with normal reach) and a variable display pattern that does not include the predetermined reach mode as variable display patterns other than the specific variable display pattern ( For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S91 to S105 to execute normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 or normal PB2 with normal reach. 1 to normal PB2-4 and non-reach non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-4 variation patterns).

  The variable display pattern determination unit determines the variable display pattern type of the identification information as one of a plurality of variable display pattern types (for example, a variable pattern type) based on the determination result of the prior determination unit. Means (for example, a part for executing step S102 in the game control microcomputer 560), and variable display of identification information from among the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determination means The pattern is determined (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern in step S105 from the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type determined in step S102). As a variable display pattern type, special The variable display pattern type is selected as one of a plurality of variable display pattern types including the variable display pattern type for executing the variable display pattern (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured as shown in FIGS. ), A variation pattern type of super reach CA 2-6 including a variation pattern with super reach is determined, non-reach CA 2-1 to non-reach CA 2-2 not including super reach, and normal CA 2-3 to normal When determining that the variable display pattern type of the identification information is the variable display pattern type for executing the specific variable display pattern, the start determination unit determines the variable display pattern of the identification information. Is determined to be a specific variable display pattern (for example, the game control microcomputer 5 0 determines whether or not the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 150 to 251 in steps S219E and S229E, and the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) in steps S219G and S229G. Is determined to be 230 to 251).

  The gaming machine is a gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state (for example, a short time state or a probable change state) that is more advantageous to the player than when it is in a normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a variable display pattern is determined. The means can determine a variable display pattern with a short variable display time when the game state is shifted to the special game state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a shift in step S98 when Y is determined in step S95). By selecting the variation pattern type determination table 135B, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 of the shortened variation may be determined in step S105), and the notification execution unit notifies that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. An effect can be executed continuously over a variable display of identification information multiple times (for example, an effect control microcontroller). As shown in FIG. 40, the computer 100 can continuously execute a super-reach notice effect in each variable display until it becomes super reach), and when it is shifted to the special game state, a specific variable display Control is performed so as not to execute the effect of informing that the pattern is to be achieved (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 determines Y in step S845A, it does not execute steps S845B to S845J. Or, for example, game control) As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the microcomputer 560 does not execute steps S219A to S219H and S229A to S229H and does not transmit a winning determination result designation command when it is determined Y in steps S218A and S228A. ) May be configured.

  The gaming machine controls the progress of the game, and includes a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) having a pre-determining means, a variable display pattern determining means, and a start determining means, and a command (for example, a game control means) , Production control means (for example, production display device 9, speakers 27L and 27R, lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c) that can execute production related to variable display of identification information, and variable display execution means. And an effect control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) provided with the notification execution means, and the game control means is specified based on the fact that the start determining means determines that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. A command indicating that the display pattern is to be changed (for example, a winning determination result designation command) is transmitted. A command transmission means (for example, a part for executing steps S219H and S229H in the game control microcomputer 560), and the notification execution means is configured to generate a specific variable display pattern based on the command transmitted by the command transmission means. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the super reach notice flag based on the fact that the winning determination result designation command is received in steps S663 and S664, and step S845C. The steps S845E to S845I are executed based on the fact that the super-reach notice flag is set), and even if the command is transmitted by the command transmitting means, the specific game state is Variable display (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps S845B to S845J when it is determined as Y in step S845A). May be.

  The gaming machine controls the progress of the game, and includes a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) having a pre-determining means, a variable display pattern determining means, and a start determining means, and a command (for example, a game control means) , Production control means (for example, production display device 9, speakers 27L and 27R, lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c) that can execute production related to variable display of identification information, and variable display execution means. And an effect control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) provided with the notification execution means, and the game control means is specified based on the fact that the start determining means determines that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. A command indicating that the display pattern is to be changed (for example, a winning determination result designation command) is transmitted. A command transmission means (for example, a part for executing steps S219H and S229H in the game control microcomputer 560), and the notification execution means is configured to generate a specific variable display pattern based on the command transmitted by the command transmission means. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the super reach notice flag based on the fact that the winning determination result designation command is received in steps S663 and S664, and step S845C. The command transmission means executes the steps S845E to S845I based on the fact that the super-reach notice flag is set), even if it is determined that the specific variable display pattern is obtained by the start determination means. Go to state If so, control is performed so as not to transmit a command indicating that a specific variable display pattern is to be established (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that Y in steps S218A and S228A, as shown in FIGS. If it is determined that, the steps S219A to S219H and S229A to S229H are not executed, and a winning determination result designation command is not transmitted).

  The gaming machine stores a variable display remaining number of times for storing the remaining number of times of variable display of identification information executed until a variable display start condition of the identification information determined to be a specific variable display pattern by the start determination means Means (for example, a variation counter), and the notification execution unit is configured to have a specific variable display pattern in a different rendering mode according to the remaining number of variable displays of the identification information stored in the variable display remaining number storage unit. (For example, when the result control microcomputer 100 is Y in step S845E, the microcomputer 100 for effect control executes step S845F to superimpose and display the super reach notice screen 1 on the effect display device 9, and in step S845G, Y is displayed. In step S845H, the super reach notice screen 2 is superimposed on the effect display device 9, and step S8 is executed. The super reach notice screen 3 executes step S845I superimposed displayed in the effect display device 9) may be configured such when the N at 5G.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game medium passes through the starting area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means, the specific game state determination random number value extracted by the extraction means is specified. It is determined whether or not to shift to the gaming state, and when it is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state, it corresponds to the variable display determination random number value extracted by the extracting means and a plurality of types of variable display patterns Based on the determination value, start determination means for determining whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information becomes a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns, and transition to a specific gaming state by the start determination means If it is determined that the identification information is to be displayed, or if it is determined that a specific variable display pattern is to be obtained, the variable display start condition of the identification information that is the determination target is satisfied. Previously, a notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect is provided, and at least a part of the determination value corresponding to the specific variable display pattern is a holding storage means when a variable display start condition is established. Regardless of the number of stored pending storages, the same judgment value is set, and the judgment value corresponding to each of a plurality of types of non-specific variable display patterns different from the specific variable display pattern is the value when the variable display start condition is satisfied. Different determination values are set according to the number of stored storages stored in the storage device, and the non-specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established, and the identification information is compared with the specific variable display pattern. A normal variable display pattern with a short variable display time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed, and a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established The variable display pattern for shortening the variable display time compared to the specific variable display pattern is included, and the variable display pattern determining means is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state by the predetermining means, and the variable display start condition When the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when is established is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, a variable display pattern is determined using a table in which a determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is set, When the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number, a variable display pattern is determined using a table in which a determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is not set, and at least when a variable display start condition is satisfied If pending memory number holding storage means stores is less than a predetermined number, as a table determination value for determining the variable display pattern is set, co The variable display pattern is determined using the common table , and the start determination unit determines whether the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit matches the same determination value, thereby determining a specific variable The non-specific variable display pattern includes a normal reach variable display pattern in which a normal reach state is established, and the variable display pattern determination means is a storage device for holding when a variable display start condition is satisfied. When the number of reserved storages stored in the table is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, a table in which the number of determination values corresponding to the normal reach variable display pattern is set smaller than in the case where the number of stored storages is less than the predetermined number. Since the variable display pattern is used to determine the variable display pattern, the variable display time is varied according to the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means. And the variable display of the operating rate can be prevented as much as possible the situation in which lowered.

Whether or not to shift to the specific game state based on the value of the specific game state determination random number extracted by the extraction unit when the game medium passes through the starting area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination unit And when it is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state, identification is made based on the value of the random number for determining variable display extracted by the extracting means and the determination value corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns. A start determination unit that determines whether or not the variable display pattern of information is a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns, and a case in which it is determined by the start determination unit to shift to a specific gaming state or If it is determined that the variable display pattern is determined, the notice effect is executed before the variable display start condition of the identification information subject to the determination is satisfied. Because it is configured to include a notice effect execution means that is a function, a variable display with a specific variable display pattern before the variable display corresponding to the passage of the game medium in the start area (for example, start winning) Can be informed that the game is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved. In addition, the determination result of the pre-determining unit, the number of reserved storages stored in the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied, the value of the variable display determining random number extracted by the extracting unit, and a plurality of types of variable Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information based on the determination value corresponding to the display pattern is provided, and at least a part of the determination value corresponding to the specific variable display pattern is variable display Regardless of the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the start condition is satisfied, the same determination value is set, and the determination value corresponding to each of a plurality of types of non-specific variable display patterns different from the specific variable display pattern is A different determination value is set according to the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. This is a variable display pattern that does not hold, and the variable display pattern for normal use and the reach state that the variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information to the display of derived display results is reduced compared to a specific variable display pattern Is a variable display pattern that does not hold, and includes a variable display pattern for shortening the variable display time compared to the normal variable display pattern, and the variable display pattern determination means does not shift to the specific gaming state by the prior determination means If the number of reserved storage stored in the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a table in which a determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is set is used. When the variable display pattern is determined and the number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number, a determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is set. With no table to determine the variable display pattern, start judgment means, by the value of the extracted variable display determination random number to determine whether they meet the same determined value by extracting means, a particular variable display If it is configured so as to determine whether or not it becomes a pattern, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the variable display operation rate is lowered as much as possible by changing the variable display time according to the number of storages stored by the storage unit. Can do. Furthermore, the identification information that once becomes a non-specific display result after the variable information is displayed as a variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable information is displayed. Since it is configured to include a plurality of types of re-variable display patterns in which re-variation for re-execution of variable display of the identification information is performed once or a plurality of times after temporarily stopping the display, it becomes a specific variable display pattern Even when the effect of informing the player is not executed, the variable display using the re-variable display pattern can be performed to increase the expectation for the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), and Interest can be improved.

  In addition, when the variable display pattern determining means determines the revariable display pattern as the variable display pattern of the identification information, if the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means is small, the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means is If it is configured to determine a re-variable display pattern with a large number of re-variation execution times compared to a large number, the re-storing memory means stores a large number of reserving storages (when reserving storages are accumulated). It is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display using a re-variable display pattern having a large number of changes is frequently performed, and to further prevent a situation in which the operation rate of variable display is lowered.

  Further, when the variable display pattern determining means is determined to shift to the specific gaming state by the prior determining means, compared to the case where it is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state by the prior determining means. If the configuration is such that the variable display pattern of the identification information is determined to be the specific variable display pattern at a high rate, the expectation to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) when the notification is executed is increased. Can improve the interest in games.

  Further, the variable display pattern determining means determines that the variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern including a predetermined reach mode and a variable display pattern not including the predetermined reach mode. If configured, even when variable display according to a specific variable display pattern is not performed, variable display with a predetermined reach mode may be executed to enter a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) Can provide a sense of expectation, and can further improve the interest in games.

  Further, the variable display pattern type determining means determines the variable display pattern type as one of a plurality of variable display pattern types including a variable display pattern type for executing a specific variable display pattern as a variable display pattern type, and starts. The determination unit is configured to determine that the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern when the variable display pattern type of the identification information is determined to be a variable display pattern type for executing the specific variable display pattern. Then, the distribution between a specific variable display pattern and other variable display patterns can be easily changed at the design stage simply by changing the distribution of the variable display pattern type.

  Further, when the variable display pattern determining means is shifted to the special gaming state, it is possible to determine a variable display pattern having a short variable display time, and the notification executing means notifies that a specific variable display pattern is obtained. The production can be executed continuously over the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times, and when the state is shifted to the special game state, the production is controlled so as not to execute the production informing that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation where the variable display ends before the effect of informing that the specific variable display pattern is reached when the special game state (probability change state) is shifted. It is possible to prevent a situation where an unnatural effect is executed.

  In addition, the notification executing means can execute an effect of notifying that a specific variable display pattern is obtained based on the command transmitted by the command transmitting means, and when the command is transmitted by the command transmitting means. Even when there is a transition to the special gaming state, if it is configured so as not to execute the effect of notifying that it becomes a specific variable display pattern, an unnatural effect will be executed. This can be prevented and the control burden on the game control means side can be reduced.

  Further, the notification executing means can execute the effect of notifying that the specific variable display pattern is obtained based on the command transmitted by the command transmitting means, and the command transmitting means is specified by the start determining means. Even if it is determined to be a variable display pattern, if it is configured not to transmit a command indicating that it becomes a specific variable display pattern when transitioning to a special gaming state, the effect control Even if the means mistakenly recognizes that the current gaming state is not the special gaming state (probability variation state), the effect of notifying that the specific variable display pattern is to be performed is not executed. It is possible to prevent a situation in which an unnatural effect is executed.

  Further, variable display remaining number storage means for storing the remaining number of variable display of identification information executed until the variable display start condition of the identification information determined to be a specific variable display pattern by the start determination means is established. The notification executing means can execute an effect of notifying that a specific variable display pattern is obtained in a different effect mode according to the remaining number of variable displays of the identification information stored in the variable display remaining number storage means. If it is configured, it is possible to change the production aspect of the effect of informing that the specific variable display pattern is obtained, depending on the remaining number of variable displays until the specific variable display pattern is obtained. It is possible to diversify the variations of the production mode of the effect of informing that.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows 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 the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a super reach notice screen. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of the notice announcement of a super reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the allocation state of the determination value in the fluctuation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the further another example of the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the judgment value in the fluctuation pattern classification judgment table for deviation when it sees paying attention also to the fluctuation pattern classification including the fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-continuity as a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern with a super reach. is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification judgment table for deviation | shift when it sees paying attention also to the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern with a pseudo | simulation series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of allocation in the range to which the variation pattern classification with super reach is allocated. It is a flowchart which shows the start opening switch passage process in the case of comprising so that a winning determination result designation | designated command may not be transmitted according to a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the start opening switch passage process in the case of comprising so that a winning determination result designation | designated command may not be transmitted according to a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change at the time of comprising so that a winning determination result designation command may not be transmitted according to a game state.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that 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 numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the 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 nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball 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. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of 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 execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and 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 (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. 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. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using 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 on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

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

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching 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 win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. 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, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed four times.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit, a special CA4-1 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with REIT It is classified. Further, in the case of deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach or a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach or a specific effect. A non-reach CA 2-2, a non-reach CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect, and a normal CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that includes only a normal reach. And normal CA2-4 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and three re-variations pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and two re-variations pseudo-continuations. -5 and super CA2-6 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

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

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. Moreover, the numerical value described in FIG. 8B is a small hit determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIG. 8B indicates the probability (ratio) of being a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, 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.

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, in the big hit type determination table 131a, determination is made for all of “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. A case will be described in which determination values are assigned only to “normal big hit” and “probability big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b while values are assigned.

  The “probability change big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends. Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, only the short time state is transferred).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly promising big hit”, when the control is made to the 2 round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the control to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

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

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

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

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

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 in the case of deviation, It can be seen that at least super-reach (super-reach A, super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storages.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, a case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table or a loss variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether the current gaming state is a probabilistic state, a short-time state, or a normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately is used. May be. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is 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 determined.

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

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

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

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

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

  The command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (determination at the time of winning) indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning (the determination result as to whether or not super-reach is reached when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display is executed). Result specification command). In this embodiment, a case where a common winning determination result designation command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is a big win based on determining that it becomes super reach at the time of winning determination, Different determination result designation commands may be transmitted depending on whether or not the big hit. In this case, for example, a winning determination result specifying command having a different EXT data value may be transmitted depending on whether or not it is a big hit. For example, a command including “01” as EXT data (that is, command 9501 (H)) is transmitted when it is a big hit, and a command including “02” as EXT data when there is a loss (ie, command 9501 (H)). Command 9502 (H)) may be transmitted. In addition to notifying the super-reach, it may be possible to produce a jackpot notice on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 when a determination result designation command at the jackpot is received.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  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 a time-short state (including a probability variation state).

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

  Display result 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.

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

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

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 17, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215 with the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 8A to check whether or not they match (step S219A). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to this, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, steps S219A to S219H and steps S229A to S229A By executing S229H, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the super reach is reached during the display of the effect symbols. By doing so, it is predicted that the super reach will be made in advance before the change display of the effect symbols is executed, and as described later, a notice effect that the effect control microcomputer 100 becomes super reach is given. Run.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value (Y in step S219A), the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Step S219B). Then, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step S215 and the selected jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol (step S219C).

  When the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit (Y in step S219D), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) extracted in step S215 is in the range of 150 to 251. (Step S219E). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, regardless of whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit, If the value of the random number for determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S219H). .

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value (N in step S219A), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215 and the small hit shown in FIG. 8B. The determination value is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S219F). If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S219F), that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in step S215. It is checked whether or not the value is in the range of 230 to 251 (step S219G). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the case of losing, the value of the random number for random pattern type determination (random 2) regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages Is in the range of 230 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. For example, the total number of reserved memory at the time of start winning and the total number of reserved memory at the time when the variable display is actually started are not necessarily the same (usually, increase / decrease after the start winning). The decision of the variation pattern type at the start of variation does not always match the selected variation pattern type determination table, and it is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not the super reach will be made in advance at the time of starting winning. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), the variation pattern type determination table for losing 135A used with the total number of pending storages 3 and the total number of pending storages 3 or more. Since the range of determination values assigned to the super CA 2-6 that is the variation pattern type with super reach is the same (230 to 251) in the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss, any table is selected. However, when the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, it can be determined that at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B). If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S219H). .

  As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a notice effect for notifying the super reach based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command transmitted in step S219H. The notice effect is executed in the effect mode according to the total number of reserved storage. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 grasps the current total pending storage number based on the total pending storage number designation command transmitted in step S218. Note that the CPU 56 may transmit a command specifying the current total number of pending storages as a winning determination result specifying command. In this case, for example, the CPU 56 may transmit the winning determination result specifying command by specifying the current value of the total number of pending storages as EXT data. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 may grasp the current total number of pending storage by checking the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command.

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

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S225). In the process of step S225, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S225 with the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 8A to check whether or not they match (step S229A). When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value (Y in step S229A), the CPU 56 sets the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in step S225 to 150 to 251. It is confirmed whether it is within the range (step S229E). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, regardless of whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit, If the value of the random number for determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S229H). .

  In this embodiment, the case is shown in which the sudden probability variation big hit is not included as the variation display result of the second special symbol (see FIG. 8D), but the sudden probability variation as the variation display result of the second special symbol. In the case where the jackpot is also determined, when it is determined in step S229A that the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value, the same processing as in steps S219B to S219D is executed. That's fine. In this case, when the same processing as that in step S219B is executed, the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol may be selected to determine the big hit type. Then, according to the same processing as in step S219D, when it is determined that the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit, the processing may be shifted to step S229E.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value (N in step S229A), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in step S225 and the small hit shown in FIG. 8B. The determination value is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S229F). If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S229F), that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in step S225. It is confirmed whether or not the value is in the range of 230 to 251 (step S229G). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the case of losing, the value of the random number for random pattern type determination (random 2) regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages Is in the range of 230 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. For example, the total number of reserved memory at the time of start winning and the total number of reserved memory at the time when the variable display is actually started are not necessarily the same (usually, increase / decrease after the start winning). The decision of the variation pattern type at the start of variation does not always match the selected variation pattern type determination table, and it is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not the super reach will be made in advance at the time of starting winning. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), the variation pattern type determination table for losing 135A used with the total number of pending storages 3 and the total number of pending storages 3 or more. Since the range of determination values assigned to the super CA 2-6 that is the variation pattern type with super reach is the same (230 to 251) in the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss, any table is selected. However, when the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, it can be determined that at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B). If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S229H). .

  As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a notice effect for notifying the super reach based on the reception of the winning determination result designation command transmitted in step S229H. The notice effect is executed in the effect mode according to the total number of reserved storage. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 grasps the current total pending storage number based on the total pending storage number designation command transmitted in step S228. Note that the CPU 56 may transmit a command specifying the current total number of pending storages as a winning determination result specifying command. In this case, for example, the CPU 56 may transmit the winning determination result specifying command by specifying the current value of the total number of pending storages as EXT data. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 may grasp the current total number of pending storage by checking the EXT data of the received winning determination result designation command.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218, S219A-S219H, and the process of step S223-228, S229A-S229H by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected. Even when the processes of steps S213 to 218 and S219A to S219H and the processes of steps S223 to 228 and S229A to S229H are realized by one common routine, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer Are prepared in separate areas of the RAM 55 with the same buffer structure.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a big hit or a loss, it is determined whether or not a super reach is reached at the start winning prize, and a prize indicating that it is determined that a super reach is determined. Although the case where the time determination result designation command is transmitted has been shown, a determination command (hereinafter referred to as a winning big hit determination result designation command) may be transmitted when it is determined that a big hit is determined. Good. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may transmit a winning big hit determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when Y is determined in step S219D. Then, based on the reception of the winning jackpot determination result designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a character string such as “may be a big hit” on the production display device 9 and announces that it will be a big hit. You may make it perform the production to perform. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 may transmit different determination commands (a winning change variable jackpot determination result designation command or a winning normal jackpot determination result designation command) depending on the type of jackpot. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a character string such as “may be a big hit big hit” or “may be a big hit” on the production display device 9 according to the type of the received determination command. May be executed.

  In the above case, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to transmit a winning determination result specifying command or a winning jackpot determination result specifying command when the answer is Y in step S219D. If it is determined by the lottery process used and it becomes super reach and it is determined to send a winning judgment result designation command, control is performed to send a winning judgment result designation command, and the winning jackpot judgment result If it is determined that the designation command is to be transmitted, control for transmitting the winning jackpot determination result designation command may be performed. When receiving the winning determination result designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a super reach notice effect, and when receiving the winning jackpot determination result designation command, the jackpot notice effect is received. May be executed.

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

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the data set at the beginning of the pending specific area is data indicating “first” (step S52). If the data set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 determines whether the special symbol pointer (special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being processed). Data indicating “first” is set in a flag indicating whether the symbol process is being performed (step S53). If the data set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”), the CPU 66 indicates “second” in the special symbol pointer. Data is set (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the corresponding special symbol variation display is executed in the order in which the first winning winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are won. (That is, the change display of the first special symbol is executed in response to the start winning at the first start winning opening 13, and the change display of the second special symbol is executed in response to the start winning at the second start winning opening 14. Executed).

  In addition, instead of the start winning order, for example, the change display of the second special symbol may be performed with priority. In this case, in step S52, the CPU 56 checks whether there is even one piece of data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area. If there is even one piece of data indicating “second”, the process proceeds to step S54, and data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. On the other hand, if there is no data indicating “second” (that is, if only data indicating “first” is set), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S53 and sets “first” in the special symbol pointer. Set the data indicating. Further, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the reserved specific area may not be provided. In this case, first, it is confirmed whether or not there is a reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (whether values such as random R, random 1, random 2, etc. are stored). And the data indicating “second” may be set in the special symbol pointer. On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (in this case, there is a reserved memory only in the first reserved memory buffer), the process proceeds to step S53, and data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer Should be set.

  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. Further, data indicating “first” set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is deleted, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area are shifted. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted. Further, data indicating “second” set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is deleted, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area are shifted.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S225 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. 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.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical 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 in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 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 when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIG. 8B) to calculate the small hit The determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 8B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S225 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability that probability variation big hit is selected is high. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the sudden probability variation big hit may be selected only when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the sudden probability variation big hit may be selected, and when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the second The selection ratio of each jackpot type may be the same when the special symbol variation display is executed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 9A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D as a table used to determine the variation pattern type from among a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S98 is executed, the gaming state is a short-time state (including a case where the probability variation state is included) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 10B is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. .

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S97 or S98. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination 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 S98 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-2 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). 1 including normal fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6), and one of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in the determination at the time of starting winning in the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 may determine in advance whether or not the reach is achieved by using the reach determination table with the lower reach selection ratio. . In consideration of a decrease in the execution ratio of the notice effect, as shown in this embodiment, whether or not the super reach is achieved depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to make a preliminary announcement effect by determining whether or not in advance.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit 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 “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. When neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

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

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139A (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S138).

  In step S139A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S139B). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S140). Further, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S141), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S142). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142A).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S143). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S144). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S147).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S143), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S155), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S156). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S157). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S158). Then, the process proceeds to step S161.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S159). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S160). Then, the process proceeds to step S161.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S157 and S160 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 normal symbol variation display result is hit. 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. The time reduction flag set in steps S157 and S160 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  In step S <b> 161, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. 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 S166).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 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). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  27 to 29 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 for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 resets a time-short state flag indicating that the gaming state is a time-short state (step S660). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 sets a super reach notice flag for executing a notice effect for notifying that super reach is reached (step S663). S664). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets the total pending memory number currently stored in the total pending memory number storage area in the variation counter (step S665). The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays executed until the super reach specified by the winning determination result designation command is reached.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S666). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 30 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 jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 32 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 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter if it is set (step S820A). Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter after subtraction is 0 (step S820B). If the value of the variation counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the super reach notice flag (step S820C). By executing such processing, in this embodiment, the notice effect is executed up to the change display immediately before the change display that becomes super reach, and the super reach is started at the start of change display that becomes the super reach. The notice flag is reset (the notice effect is not performed during the variable display that is the super reach). Note that a super-reaching notice effect may be executed even during the variable display as the super-reet.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). 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 S821). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a stop symbol of an effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 33, when the received display result specifying command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result specifying command is a display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

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

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S822). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S823).

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 34 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R, 27L as effect parts is executed (step S824). 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 symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S825), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802). (Step S826).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S845).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the time reduction state flag is set (step S845A). If the time reduction state flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a notice screen display flag indicating that the notice screen for notifying the super reach has already been superimposed is set (step S845B). ). If the notice screen display flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the super reach notice flag is set (step S845C). If the super reach notice flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the variable time timer is less than a predetermined value (for example, 2 seconds) (step S845D).

  If the value of the variation time timer is not less than the predetermined value, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is 3 or more (step S845E). If the value of the variation counter is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 superimposes and displays the super reach notice screen 1 for notifying the super reach on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner ( Step S845F). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 36A, the effect control CPU 101 displays a predetermined character on the effect display device 9 and generates a super reach such as “super reach may” as a character line. Displays the character string to be notified. Then, control goes to a step S845J.

  If the value of the variation counter is not 3 or more, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is 2 (step S845G). If the value of the variation counter is 2, the effect control CPU 101 superimposes and displays the super reach notice screen 2 for announcing the super reach on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner (step) S845H). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 36B, the effect control CPU 101 displays a predetermined character on the effect display device 9 and also displays a character string such as “coming soon Super Reach” as a character line. Then, a notice effect that suggests that the super reach is closer than the super reach notice screen 1 is performed. Then, control goes to a step S845J.

  If the value of the variation counter is not 2, the value of the variation counter is 1. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 superimposes and displays the super reach notice screen 3 for announcing super reach on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner (step S845I). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (C), the production control CPU 101 displays a predetermined character on the production display device 9 and a character string such as “Looks to be next time super-reach” as a character dialogue. Is displayed, and a notice effect that suggests that the super reach is closer than the super reach notice screen 2 is performed. Then, control goes to a step S845J.

  In step S845J, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice screen display flag based on the display of the super reach notice screen in steps S845F, S845H, and S845I. Note that the display of the super reach notice screen displayed in steps S845F, S845H, and S845I is updated every time process data is updated, for example, after the display is started.

  In this embodiment, when the time reduction state flag is set (see Y in step S845A), the processes of steps S845B to S845J are not executed so that the super-reach notice effect is not performed. Control. That is, when the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (including the probability-changing state), the change display of the shortened change may be performed. If it does, the notice effect is performed only for a very short time, and the effect is unnatural. Therefore, in order to prevent an unnatural notice effect from being executed, when the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state, control is performed so that the super reach notice effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, even if the super reach notice flag is set (see Y in step S845C), if the value of the variable time timer is less than a predetermined value (for example, 2 seconds), the step The process of S845E to S845J is not executed, and control is performed so as not to perform the notice announcement of super reach. Specifically, in this embodiment, even when a new start winning is detected during the change display of the special symbol and the production symbol, and it is determined at the time of winning that it becomes super reach for the start winning, it remains. It is possible to execute the super-reach notice effect using the change time of the time, but if the remaining change time of the change display being executed is very short, the notice effect is only performed for a very short time and the effect is given. It is unnatural. Therefore, in order to prevent an unnatural notice effect from being executed, the super reach notice effect is not executed when the value of the variable time timer is less than a predetermined value (when the remaining variable time is short). To control.

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S848). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S847), the process proceeds to step S848. 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the super reach notice screen is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9 as the super reach notice effect. The present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, it may be notified that the super-reach is achieved by changing the display mode of the display of the reserved memory (the display of the reserved memory corresponding to the change that becomes the super-reach) displayed on the total pending memory display unit 18c. In this case, for example, the display color of the hold storage displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c is changed (for example, changed from blue to red), the display shape is changed (for example, round display to star shape). You may make a notice by changing the display). Further, for example, any one of lighting the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c, outputting a predetermined sound or warning sound from the speakers 27L, 27R, or displaying a predetermined notice screen on the effect display device 9 is performed. May be notified in advance, or may be notified in any combination or all of these. In this case, in particular, it is preferable to make a notice by a method other than the display of the notice screen on the effect display device 9 because the notice can be given without being affected by the effect time.

  FIG. 37 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 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S852, control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (data indicating the stop symbol) (step S853). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the notice screen display flag is set (step S854A). If the notice screen display flag is set, CPU 101 for effect control erases the currently displayed super reach notice screen (any one of super reach notice screen 1 to super reach notice screen 3 shown in FIG. 36) (step S854B). ), The notice screen display flag is reset (step S854C). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S855). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, when a super-reach notice effect is performed, superimposition display of any one of the super-reach notice screens 1 to 3 is started at the same time as the change of the effect symbol is started (started during the change display). When it is determined that there is a win and super reach is reached (from that timing), when the change display of the effect symbol is finished, the super reach notice screens 1 to 3 are deleted in step S854B, and the notice effect is ended. In addition, you may make it perform the notice announcement of a super reach only during the predetermined period in the change display of an effect symbol. For example, one of the super-reach notice screens 1 to 3 may be superimposed and displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) based on the fact that the predetermined notice start time has been reached after the start of variation display of the effect symbols.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the notice effect as shown in FIG. 36 is executed based on the fact that it has been determined in advance to be a super reach at the time of starting winning is shown. The notice effect in the same manner as in FIG. 36 may be executed with a low probability.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S856).

  If it is determined not to win, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S857).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the production symbol (decoration symbol) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S851 and S853). . 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. 38 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives any jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, or a jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is confirmed whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). . If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags has been set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden hit big start start command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S874).

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

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

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the big 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 S892).

  In this embodiment, the setting of the super reach notice effect (continuous notice effect performed continuously over a plurality of fluctuations before the change to become super reach) is set, for example, in steps S800 to S800 of the effect symbol process. It may be executed as a subroutine immediately before each process of S806 is executed. Further, for example, it may be configured such that the setting process of the notice presentation effect of super reach is performed at the timing when the change of the effect symbol starts. In the latter case, if a start win occurs during the variable display and it is determined that it is a super reach, the notice effect cannot be started from the middle of the variable display, but the notice effect is set during the variable display of the effect symbol. Processing time is required for processing, and it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of a situation such as processing failure.

  In addition to the super-reaching notice effect (continuous notice effect), other notice effects at the start of the change of the design symbol (variable display based on whether or not the display result of the variable display executed this time is a big hit) It is also possible to determine whether or not to execute the notice of the notice to be executed at the same time. For example, it is determined whether or not to execute a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a button notice effect with button operation, etc. in the effect symbol change start process at the start of the effect symbol change start, and any one or a combination thereof, Or you may make it perform all during the change display of an effect symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case of changing the aspect of the advance notice effect (continuous notice effect) of the super reach according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the super reach is reached (see FIG. 36), it becomes the super reach. Regardless of the number of remaining fluctuations until the end, a notice effect in the same mode may be executed with each fluctuation.

  Next, the execution timing of the super reach notice effect will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of a super reach notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 40, a case where a new start winning is generated during the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shown.

  When the game control microcomputer 560 detects a new start prize to the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14 (see Steps S211, S221), the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the total pending storage number (Step S217, (See S227), and transmits a total pending storage number designation command (see Steps S218 and S228). The example shown in FIG. 40 shows a case where the total pending storage number after addition of 1 is 4, and a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number 4 is transmitted. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the winning is based on each extracted random number value and whether or not it becomes super reach in the variable display corresponding to the start winning (see steps S219A to S219G, S229A to S229G). ). If it is determined that super reach is reached, a winning determination result designation command is transmitted (see steps S219H and S229H).

  When receiving the winning determination result designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the current total pending storage number (4 in the example shown in FIG. 40) in the variation counter (see step S665). In the example shown in FIG. 40, since the production symbol is changing, based on the fact that the value of the change counter is 3 or more, using the remaining change time, the super reach notice screen 1 (FIG. 36 ( A)) is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9 (see steps S845E and S845F). In the example shown in FIG. 40, the case where the remaining time of the fluctuation time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) is shown, but when the remaining time of the fluctuation time is less than the predetermined time, the super reach The notice screen 1 is not displayed (see step S845D).

  Next, when starting the next variation display, the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter (see step S820A). Then, based on the fact that the value of the variation counter is 3 or more, the super reach notice screen 1 (see FIG. 36A) is superimposed on the effect display device 9 (see steps S845E and S845F).

  Furthermore, when starting the next variation display, the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the variation counter (see step S820A). Then, based on the value of the variation counter being 2, the super reach notice screen 2 (see FIG. 36B) is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9 (see steps S845G and S845H).

  Furthermore, when starting the next variation display, the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the variation counter (see step S820A). Then, based on the value of the variation counter being 1, the super reach notice screen 3 (see FIG. 36C) is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 9 (see step S845I).

  Then, when starting the next variation display (variation display in which the noticed super reach is executed), the effect control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the variation counter (see step S820A), and the variation count. Based on the counter value becoming 0, the super reach notice flag is reset (steps S820B and S802C). Then, the effect display device 9 performs variable display of effect symbols with super reach (see steps S824 and S845).

  Note that, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, a case where a super reach notice effect is performed during the change display until the change display immediately before the change display where super reach appears is shown. In addition, the super-reach notice effect may be executed even during the variable display where the super-reach appears. In this embodiment, since the notice effect is not executed in the variable display where super reach appears, both the notice effect and the super reach effect are executed during one variable display. Is prevented from becoming too unnatural (especially, it is surely prevented that the production becomes busy immediately before the end of the variable display). In addition, when performing the super-reach notice effect even during the fluctuation display where super reach appears, the notice effect is executed before the super reach effect during the fluctuation display is executed, and the notice effect is ended. It is only necessary to perform the production of super reach later.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, when it is determined that the start winning is generated during the variable display and the super reach is reached, if the remaining time of the variable time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the variable is being displayed. Although the case where the notice effect is immediately executed even in the case of the fluctuation is shown, the notice effect may not be executed during the change display when the change is being displayed at the start winning prize. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the processing load on the production control microcomputer 100 side, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the processing becomes complicated and a processing execution leak occurs. In addition, it is possible to prevent the production of the super reach from being performed in the middle of the variable display and the production from becoming busy and complicated.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, at the timing of the start winning before the start of change, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the change pattern of the effect pattern becomes a change pattern with super reach. It is determined in advance. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 determines that it becomes super reach before the variable display of the production symbol determined to be super reach is started based on the determination at the time of winning when super reach is reached. An effect to be notified can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to notify that it will be super reach before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern by determining the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. In this case, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach regardless of the total number of pending storages. . Further, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss, different determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types including variation patterns other than super reach (normal reach and non-reach) according to the total number of pending storage. Therefore, by assigning the ratio of the determination value to the variation pattern type including the variation pattern having a short variable display time as the total number of pending storage increases, the operating rate of the variable display decreases. It can be prevented as much as possible.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 10B is used, and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 (3 or less). In this case, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 10A is used (see steps S96 to S98). As shown in FIG. 40, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the ratio is less (normal reach, super reach) than when the total pending storage number is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 10B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, regardless of the total number of pending storages, a common determination value (230˜) is used for the variation pattern type with super reach (super reach A, super reach B). 251). Therefore, at the time of starting winning, it is possible to easily determine in advance whether or not it will be super reach if only the value of the extracted random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is confirmed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, the case where the distribution of the determination values of the variation pattern type determination table for detachment is different for the two types of the total pending storage number being 0 to 2 or 3 or more is shown. The method of differentiating the determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the distribution may be made more finely stepwise according to the total number of pending storage. In this case, for example, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0, 1 and the offset for the total pending storage count 2, the total pending storage count 3 and the total pending storage count 4 A variation pattern type determination table may be prepared in advance, and the distribution of the variation pattern type with reach and the variation pattern type of the shortened variation may be further varied in stages. In addition to such an example, various combinations of the deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared in advance are conceivable. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4... May be used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a completely common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storage. However, the determination value for super reach in one of the deviation variation pattern type determination table may include the determination value for super reach in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. . FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of determination value assignment states in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 42, when the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the determination values 230 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach, whereas the total number of reserved storages 0 to In the case of 2, determination values 200 to 251 are assigned to the variation pattern types with super reach. However, even in such a case, if the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it becomes easy to become super reach beforehand. Can be determined. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 42, among the determination values 0 to 199 assigned to the non-reach variation pattern type when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the range of the determination values 100 to 199 Are not included in the range 0 to 99 of the determination value assigned to the non-reachable variation pattern type when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. On the other hand, the range 230 to 251 of the determination value assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach when the total pending storage number is 3 or more indicates the super value when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2. All of the determination value ranges 200 to 251 assigned to the variation pattern types with reach are included. Therefore, when the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of at least 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning a prize, it can be easily determined in advance that it will be super reach.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 42, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more. The determination values 200 to 229 are assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach, and the ranges to which the determination values are assigned to the variation patterns with normal reach are not overlapped. The range of determination values assigned to the variation pattern types with normal reach may be overlapped between the case and three or more cases. For example, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the determination values 100 to 199 are assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach, and when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the variation pattern type with normal reach is assigned. On the other hand, the determination values 180 to 229 may be assigned. Even in the case of such a configuration, some of the determination values 180 to 229 among the determination values 180 to 229 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Only the range of 199 is included in the range of determination values 100 to 199 assigned to the variation pattern type with normal reach when the combined pending storage number is 0 to 2.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been shown in which a variation pattern type with a super reach is used as a collective variation pattern type, and a variation pattern type determination table for deviation is configured. However, for each super reach type (for example, super reach A and The variation pattern type may be divided into super reach B). FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the determination value assignment state in the deviation variation pattern type determination table.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 43, determination values 230 to 237 are assigned to the variation pattern type with super reach A, and the variation pattern type with super reach B regardless of the total number of pending storages. Determination values 237 to 251 are assigned. However, even in such a case, if the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251 at the time of starting winning, it is easily determined in advance that it will be super reach. can do. Accordingly, it is possible to notify that the super reach is reached before the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  Further, even when the deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured as shown in FIG. 43, the distribution of determination values between the super reach A and the super reach B may be different for each table. As in the modification shown in FIG. 4, for example, the determination value for super reach A and B in one deviation variation pattern type determination table is the determination value for super reach A and B in the other variation pattern type determination table for deviation. It may be included. Moreover, you may comprise so that allocation of the judgment value with respect to the super reach A and the super reach B may partially overlap between tables. This can be similarly applied to both this embodiment and each modification shown in this embodiment.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach includes the variation pattern with pseudo-continuity. Therefore, even when the effect of notifying that it will be a super reach is not executed, the variable display with the pseudo-ream can be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state can be increased, and the interest in the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when determining a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations as a variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, when the total number of pending storage is small, In comparison, a variation pattern having a large number of pseudo-variation re-variation execution times is determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variations is performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), and the variable display operating rate Can be further prevented.

  FIG. 44 shows the assignment state of the determination value in the variation pattern type determination table for deviation when the attention is paid to the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with pseudo-continuity as the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. It is explanatory drawing shown. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. Then, the variation pattern type of normal CA2-5 is selected (see FIG. 10B). Then, as shown in FIG. 44, the fluctuation pattern of the normal PB2-1 with the pseudo-continuous with the number of re-variations of 2 is selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, normal CA2 based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 as the variation pattern type including the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach. -4 variation pattern type is selected (see FIG. 10A). Then, as shown in FIG. 44, the variation pattern of the normal PB2-2 with the pseudo-ream with the number of revariations of 3 is selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6).

  As shown in FIG. 44, even if the effect of notifying that it will be a super reach is not executed, there is a case where a variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream may be performed, so that the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state is increased. Can improve the interest of the game. As shown in FIG. 44, when variable display with pseudo-continuations is performed, when the total number of pending storages is as small as 0 to 2, variable display with three re-variation pseudo-continuations is executed, When the number of reserved memories is as large as 3 or more, variable display with pseudo-continuations with a small number of re-variations as 2 is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display accompanied by a pseudo-ream with a large number of re-variation execution times is frequently performed when the total number of reserved storage is large (when the stored storage is accumulated), It is possible to prevent a situation in which the operation rate of variable display is lowered.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuity and a variation without pseudo-continuation as a specific variable display pattern. Patterns are included (see super CA2-6 in FIGS. 6 and 12), but the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 only involves super reach. And a variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-continuations may be included. Further, even when a variation pattern with pseudo-ream is used together with super reach, the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern that has only super reach and does not involve pseudo ream as a specific variable display pattern. Variation pattern types that include only quasi-continuous and super-reach and quasi-continuous variation patterns, normal reach and quasi-continuous variation pattern types, and non-reach and variability pattern types that involve quasi-continuation. May be assigned to a range other than the determination values 230 to 251 as a variation pattern type including a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a variation pattern with pseudo-continuity is determined as a variation pattern with super reach, the number of re-variation executions is a predetermined number or more (in this embodiment, four times). It is possible to determine a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream. In addition, when a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity is determined as a variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach, the number of re-variation executions is less than a predetermined number (two or three in this embodiment). It is possible to determine a variation pattern with ream. Therefore, by executing a quasi-ream whose number of re-variations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), the player can have a sense of expectation that it may become super reach. Can be improved.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an assignment state of determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table when attention is paid to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. In this embodiment, the super CA 2-6 variation pattern type with super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 10). . Then, as shown in FIG. 44, super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with the number of re-variations four times, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the normal CA 2-5 variation pattern type that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 215 to 229 (FIG. 10 ( B)). Then, as shown in FIG. 44, the normal PB2-1, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with two revariations, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6). When the total pending storage number is 0 to 2, the variation pattern type of normal CA 2-4 that does not become super reach is selected based on the determination value being in the range of 170 to 229 (FIG. 10). (See (A)). Then, as shown in FIG. 44, the normal PB2-2, which is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity with three revariations, may be selected (see FIGS. 12 and 6).

  As shown in FIG. 45, by executing a pseudo-ream with the number of re-variations of 4 or more, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may become super reach, and the interest in the game Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 includes four pseudo-variations as a specific variable display pattern. A variation pattern with reaming is included, and a variation pattern with re-variation two or three pseudo-reams is included as a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern in a range other than that. This shows a case where the display pattern and a variable display pattern other than a specific variable display pattern include a variation pattern with a pseudo-series that does not overlap the number of re-variations. May be. For example, the variation pattern type with super reach assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251 includes a variation pattern with re-variation 3 to 5 pseudo-continuations as a specific variable display pattern. A variable pattern other than the specific variable display pattern may be included in a range other than that including a variation pattern with re-variation 1 to 3 pseudo-continuations.

  It should be noted that any variation pattern with any type of super reach within the range to which the variation pattern type with super reach in the deviation variation pattern type determination table (the range to which the determination values 230 to 251 are allocated) is assigned. It is not limited to what is shown in this embodiment whether it is assigned or how much the fluctuation pattern with pseudo-continuous is assigned. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of an example of assignment in a range in which a variation pattern type with super reach is assigned.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), not all types of reach are allocated, but among the reach with high reliability for some jackpots (for example, super reach C in super reach A to C). Those with pseudo-continuations and having a large number of pseudo-continuations (for example, four times) may be collectively assigned to the range of determination values 230 to 251. For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), regardless of the type of reach, all the reach (for example, super reach A to super reach C) is accompanied by a pseudo run, and the number of pseudo runs. Those having a large number may be collectively assigned to a range of determination values 230 to 251. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), apart from the fluctuation pattern of only super reach (for example, super reach A and not accompanied by pseudo-continuous), the pseudo-ream is accompanied and the number of the pseudo continuous is determined. Many variation patterns may be assigned to a range of determination values 230 to 251 as specific variation patterns.

  In this embodiment, the case of using two types of reach, that is, super reach A and super reach B, is shown as the super reach. You may comprise so that a super reach may be performed. For example, when the super reach C is configured to be executed in addition to the super reach A and B as shown in FIG. 46, the game control microcomputer 560 follows the same processing as in this embodiment, Super CA 3-3, which is a variation pattern type for super reach, from the variation pattern type determination table for jackpots shown in (A) and (B) and the variation pattern type determination table for loss shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and (B). Or Super CA2-6. Then, the super CA 3-3 and the super CA 2-6, which are the variation patterns for super reach, are configured to include variation patterns with super reach A to C, respectively, and the super reach is determined based on the determined variation pattern types. A variation pattern involving any one of A to C may be determined.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when it is determined to be a big hit, it is a fluctuation pattern with a super reach at a higher rate than when it is determined not to be a big hit. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when it is determined to be out of place, the determination value is assigned only to a narrow range of 230 to 251 with respect to the super reach, whereas FIGS. As shown in (2), when it is determined to be a big hit, a determination value is assigned to a super reach over a wide range of 150 to 251 or 80 to 251. Therefore, the expectation to the big hit gaming state when variable display with super reach is performed can be enhanced, and the interest in gaming can be further improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is determined that the variation pattern other than the variation pattern with super reach is a variation pattern with normal reach or a non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, even when variable display with super reach is not performed, variable display with normal reach can be executed, giving a sense of expectation that it may be a big hit gaming state. Further improvement can be achieved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation pattern type to include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach or a variation pattern type not including a variation pattern with super reach. Decide on. Then, when it is determined that the variable display pattern type of the effect symbol is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach, it is determined that the variation pattern of the effect symbol is a variation pattern with super reach. Therefore, the distribution between the variation pattern with super reach and the variation pattern other than that can be easily changed at the design stage only by changing the distribution of the variation pattern type.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 can determine the variation pattern of the shortening variation with a short variable display time when the game control microcomputer 560 is shifted to the time-short state (including the probability variation state). Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 can continuously execute the notice effect for notifying that it is super reach over a plurality of variable display of effect symbols. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control so as not to execute the notice effect for notifying that the super reach is reached when the state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the probability variation state). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation where the variable display ends before the notice effect that informs that it will be super reach when the time reduction state is shifted, and an unnatural effect is executed. Can be prevented. It should be noted that the production control microcomputer 100 may execute a notice production that informs that it will be super reach at a low rate even when it is shifted to the short-time state (including the probability variation state). .

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies that the game will become super reach based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 560 has transmitted the winning determination result designation command. Can be executed. In this case, even when the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the winning determination result designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 is super when it is shifted to the short time state (including the probability variation state). Control is performed so as not to execute the notice effect for notifying that the reach is reached. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unnatural effect is executed, and to reduce the control burden on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  It is to be noted that the game control is not performed when the state is shifted to the time-saving state, but the processing for controlling the announcement of the super-reach not to be executed when the state is shifted to the time-short state is not performed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100. The microcomputer 560 may be configured not to transmit a winning determination result designation command.

  47 and 48 are flowcharts showing the start port switch passing process in the case where the winning determination result designation command is not transmitted according to the gaming state. The processes in steps S211 to S218, S219A to S219H, S221 to S228, and S229A to S229H are the same as those shown in FIGS.

  In step S218A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If not set, the process proceeds to step S219A, and the winning determination process in steps S219A to S219H is executed. If the time reduction flag is set, the process proceeds to step S221 without executing the winning determination process of steps S219A to S219H. That is, when the gaming state is a short-time state, control is performed such that the winning determination process in steps S219A to S219H is not performed and the process of transmitting a winning determination result designation command is not performed.

  In step S228A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If not set, the process proceeds to step S229A, and the winning determination process in steps S229A to S229H is executed. If the hourly flag is set, the process is terminated without executing the winning determination process in steps S229A to S229H. That is, when the gaming state is the short-time state, control is performed so that the winning determination process in steps S229A to S229H is not performed and the process of transmitting the winning determination result designation command is not performed.

  Even if the gaming state is the short-time state, the determination process from steps S219A to S219G and the determination process from steps S229A to S229G are performed, and only the process of transmitting the determination result designation command at the time of winning in steps S219H and S229H is performed. It may not be performed. In this case, for example, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set in the preceding stage of steps S219H and S229H, and only moves to the processing of steps S219H and S229H if not set. .

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation processing (step S802) in the case where it is configured not to transmit a winning determination result designation command according to the gaming state. In the example shown in FIG. 49, the effect control CPU 101 does not perform the process of step S845A shown in FIG. In other words, the CPU 101 for effect control executes processing of steps S845B to S845J without determining whether or not the gaming state is the time-saving state, and performs processing of superimposing and displaying the super reach notice screen on the effect display device 9. Run. Note that the processes in steps S841 to S845, S845B to S845J, and S846 to S848 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  According to the configuration shown in FIGS. 47 to 49, the production control microcomputer 100 notifies that the game will become super reach based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 560 has transmitted the winning determination result designation command. A notice effect can be executed. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 controls not to transmit the winning determination result designation command when it is shifted to the short-time state even in the case of super reach. Therefore, even if the production control microcomputer 100 mistakenly recognizes that the current gaming state is not in the short-time state, the notice production for notifying that super-reach is reached is prevented from being executed. It is possible to prevent a situation in which an unnatural effect is executed.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 stores the remaining number of production symbol variable display executed until the variable display of the production symbol determined to be super REIT in the variation counter. to manage. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies the notice effect that super reach is achieved in different effect modes according to the remaining number of variable display of effect symbols stored in the variation counter (for example, FIG. 36A). To (C) can be executed (superimposed display of any one of the super reach notice screen 1 to the super reach notice screen 3). Therefore, according to the remaining number of variable displays until the super reach is reached, it is possible to vary the effect mode of the super reach notice effect, and it is possible to diversify the variations of the effect form of the super reach notice effect.

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

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

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a gaming machine having a plurality of variable display means, in which variable display is not executed simultaneously on these variable display means. Applied.

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

Variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium passes through a predetermined start area, and displays the display result. A gaming machine comprising a device, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the gaming machine is shifted to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
When a game medium passes through the starting area, a random number for determining a specific gaming state for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and a variable display determination for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information Extracting means for extracting a random number for use;
For the variable display in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area, the specific gaming state determination random number and the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means A holding storage means for storing a predetermined upper limit number as a holding storage;
Based on the establishment of the variable display start condition, using the specific gaming state determination random number, prior determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state before derivation display of the display result,
A determination result of the pre-determining unit, a holding storage number stored in the holding storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied, a value of the random number for determining the variable display extracted by the extracting unit, Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information based on determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means;
When the game medium passes through the starting area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination unit, the game state is shifted to the specific game state based on the value of the specific game state determination random number extracted by the extraction unit. And a determination corresponding to the variable display determining random number value extracted by the extracting means and the plurality of types of variable display patterns when it is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state. Start determination means for determining whether the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern of the plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the value;
When it is determined by the start determination means to shift to the specific gaming state or when it is determined that the specific variable display pattern is to be established, the variable display start condition of the identification information as the determination target is satisfied. Before the announcement effect execution means capable of executing the announcement effect,
At least some of the determination values corresponding to the specific variable display pattern are set to the same determination value regardless of the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. ,
The determination value corresponding to each of a plurality of types of non-specific variable display patterns different from the specific variable display pattern differs according to the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. The judgment value is set,
The non-specific variable display pattern includes
A variable display pattern for which a reach state is not established, and a variable display pattern for normal use in which the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the display and display of the display result is shorter than that of the specific variable display pattern When,
A variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established, and includes a variable display pattern for shortening the variable display time compared to the normal variable display pattern,
The variable display pattern determining means is determined not to shift to the specific gaming state by the pre-deciding means, and the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is a predetermined number or more. In the case where the variable display pattern is determined, a variable display pattern is determined using a table in which a determination value corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is set. If the number of reserved storage is less than a predetermined number, the variable for shortening is determined. A variable display pattern is determined using a table in which a determination value corresponding to the display pattern is not set, and at least the hold storage number stored by the hold storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is less than a predetermined number in some cases, as a table determination value for determining the variable display pattern is set, the variable display pattern was determined using a common table,
The start determination unit determines whether or not the specific variable display pattern is obtained by determining whether or not the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit matches the same determination value. Judgment,
The non-specific variable display pattern includes a normal reach variable display pattern in which a normal reach state is established,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the reserved storage number stored in the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the reserved storage number is less than the predetermined number A variable display pattern is determined by using a table in which the number of determination values corresponding to the normal reach variable display pattern is set to be smaller than that of the normal reach variable display pattern.

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