JP5749369B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on the establishment of the variable display start condition after the execution condition of variable display is satisfied because the game medium passes through the start area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a variable display unit that performs derivation display, and that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of identification information derived and displayed on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result.

  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 when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result, the gaming state (game) In some cases, the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled) is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine configured so that a player can select an effect mode from a plurality of types (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the production mode is different, the background and character image displayed on the variable display unit are different, and the pattern of the identification information is different. Further, Patent Document 1 describes that an effect suggesting that the possibility of a big hit is large due to a change in the lighting color of the holding lamp is executed (paragraphs [0019] and [0167] of Cited Document 1). ] Etc.).

JP 2006-174955 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 merely reports the possibility of being a big hit due to a difference in the mode of hold display (difference in lighting color of the hold lamp). There is no disclosure regarding changing the mode of the hold display or starting the notice effect based on different conditions.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the notice effect is further improved.

(1) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, an execution condition for variable display is established when a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14). After that, based on the establishment of the variable display start condition (for example, the state where neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed and the big hit gaming state) is established. Variable display units (for example, a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b) that display and display a display result after starting variable display of identification information (for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol). ), And when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player Control means (for example, operation button 150) that can be operated by the player, and numerical data (for example, random R or random 1) when the game medium passes through the starting area. Extraction means for extraction (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processing of steps S216A and S216B) and numerical data extracted by the extraction means are reserved and stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) Specific storage game means based on the numerical data stored in the hold storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied and the hold storage means (for example, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer) Predetermining means (for example, a game control microphone) that determines whether or not to control the state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed Start for determining whether or not to be controlled to a specific gaming state based on the numerical data extracted by the extracting means before the determination by the pre-deciding means) Based on the time determination means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S217A and S217B) and the determination result of the start time determination means, the numerical data used for the determination by the start time determination means Before the variable display of the identification information is started, the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state is determined by any one of a plurality of types of notice modes (for example, a double circle or a star: see FIG. 35). The notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect for notifying in accordance with the notice mode (for example, the step in the effect control microcomputer 100). When the predetermined condition is satisfied in the state where the processes of steps S911 and S941 and the notice effect are being executed, the notice mode changing means for changing the notice aspect of the notice effect (for example, an effect control microcomputer) And the predetermined condition is determined in advance as a first condition that the operating means is operated by the player, and a predetermined condition that occurs during the progress of the game. The notice effect execution means includes a determination at start-up when the notice mode changing means changes the notice mode based on the first condition and when the notice mode is changed based on the second condition. Execute notice effect so that the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state is different by variable display of identification information based on numerical data used for determination by means And wherein the Rukoto.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the notice effect can be improved.

(2) In another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game medium (for example, a game ball) is variably displayed by passing through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14). After the execution condition is established, based on the establishment of the variable display start condition (for example, the state where neither the variable display of the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is executed and not the big hit gaming state). The variable display unit (for example, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol) that displays and displays the display result after the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is started. A specific game state (for example, advantageous for the player when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol). , A gaming machine that is controlled to a winning game state), and an operation means (for example, operation button 150) that can be operated by the player, and numerical data (for example, random R or random 1) when the game medium passes through the starting area. ) Extracting means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processing of steps S216A and S216B), and numerical data extracted by the extracting means is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (eg, 4). Based on the numerical data stored in the storage unit when the variable storage start condition is satisfied when the storage unit (for example, the first storage buffer, the second storage buffer) and the variable display start condition are satisfied. Predetermining means (for example, a game system) for deciding whether or not to control to a specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed Whether to be controlled to a specific gaming state based on the numerical data extracted by the extraction means before the determination by the prior determination means) Starting time determining means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the processing of steps S217A and S217B) and when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the determination result of the starting time determining means, the starting time determining means Before the variable display of the identification information based on the numerical data used for the determination by is started, the possibility of being controlled to a specific gaming state is indicated by a plurality of types of notice modes (for example, double circles and stars: FIG. 35), a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying in any one of the notice modes (for example, my And the predetermined condition is determined in advance during the game and the first condition is that the operating means is operated by the player, and the predetermined condition is determined in advance. The notice effect executing means includes a second condition that is set when the start of the notice effect is started based on the first condition and when the notice effect is started based on the second condition. It is characterized in that the notice effect is executed so that the possibility of being controlled to the specific gaming state is different by the variable display of the identification information based on the numerical data used for the determination by the determination means.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the notice effect can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1), the plurality of types of notice modes are the first notice form (for example, double circle (（)) and numerical data corresponding to the notice effect compared to the first notice form. Including a second notice mode (for example, a star (☆)) that is executed at a high rate (for example, see FIGS. 37 (G1) and (G2)). When the mode change means is controlled to a specific gaming state based on numerical data corresponding to the notice effect when the effect mode change means changes the type of the effect mode, the aspect change means corresponds to a ratio that does not change the notice mode. The notification mode may be changed from the first notification mode to the second notification mode at a high rate (see, for example, FIG. 37 (B1), (B2) and (E1), (E2)). .
According to such a configuration, the type of effect mode may be changed because the notification mode may change to the second notification mode with a high expectation of being controlled to the specific gaming state in accordance with the change of the type of the effect mode. It is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate the operating means for doing so.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above, the plurality of types of effect modes have a higher frequency of execution of the notice effect during execution of the first effect mode (for example, effect mode A) than in the first effect mode. Including the second effect mode (for example, effect mode B), and when the type of effect mode is changed from the second effect mode to the first effect mode by the effect mode changing means, the notice mode changing means changes the first notice mode to the first effect mode. When the notice mode is changed to the second notice mode, the notice mode changing means changes the notice mode to the first notice mode when the kind of effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode by the effect mode changing means. Compared to when changing from the second notice mode to the second notice mode, the ratio of being controlled to the specific gaming state based on numerical data corresponding to the notice effect is higher (for example, FIG. 37 (B1), (B2) and (E1 , It may be configured to (E2) see and).
According to such a configuration, the player's interest in changing the effect mode when the notice mode changes can be increased.

(5) In the above gaming machines (1) to (4), when the notice mode changing means changes the notice mode when the effect mode changing means changes the type of the effect mode, the notice device is used to make a notice. You may provide the change effect execution means (For example, the part which performs the process of step S912, S927, S942, S955 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) which performs the effect corresponding to having changed the aspect.
According to such a configuration, the player's interest in the change in the notice mode can be further increased.

(6) In the gaming machines of the above (1) to (5), the notice mode changing means changes the notice form at most once between the start and end of the variable display of the identification information. (For example, it may be configured by the processing of steps S926 and S922 of the production control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, the number of times that the notice mode can be changed due to the operation of the operation means is changed according to the number of reserved memories, and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the part of a hit ball supply tray. 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 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the determination result memory buffer at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation corresponding effect mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification effect aspect determination table for determining the aspect of notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows the operation corresponding continuous notice effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the operation corresponding continuous notice effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a predetermined period continuous notice effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows a predetermined period continuous notice effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of operation corresponding continuous notice effect control process in 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. 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. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. 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.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. Also good.

  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 are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided. However, the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the effect display device 9, four indicators that display the number of effective 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 start memory or start prize memory). The 1st special symbol reservation memory | storage display 18a which consists of is provided. 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 effect display device 9, there is provided a second special symbol storage memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Yes. 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. Note that even if a game ball wins a start winning opening when the number of reserved memories reaches an upper limit (for example, 4), the start win becomes an invalid start win. That is, the start winning does not establish a start condition that is a variable display execution condition.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a reserved memory number display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of reserved memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided.

  For the variable display of the special symbol, after the start condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14), the variable display start condition (for example, holding) When the number of memories is not 0, the variable symbol display is started when the variable symbol special display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed. Then, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding so-called stop before re-variation).

  In the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, after a special symbol variable display is started, when a predetermined time (fluctuation time) elapses, the stop symbol which is a variable symbol variable display result is stopped. Display (derived display). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “3” and “7” are jackpot symbols, and symbols indicating “−” are off symbols.

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

  Moreover, in the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the second start winning opening 14 is easy to open, and a start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of determination values determined to be a hit when it matches the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of opening and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time. Hereinafter, the short-time state is also referred to as a high base state.

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

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). Even in the probability variation state, the high base state is controlled.

  The effect display device 9 variably displays a decoration symbol (effect symbol) as a symbol for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. I do. The variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 stops and displays a combination of decorative symbols that reminds of the jackpot.

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

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

  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 a specific game state (a jackpot game) that occurs when a specific display result (a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In the state), the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21, so that the large 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.

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, in the high base state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c are provided. Furthermore, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as the effect display device 9) in the game area 7. The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are an example of a decorative light emitter as an effect device provided in the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a, it is in a state where variable symbol display can be started ( For example, when the special symbol variable display is completed and the start condition is satisfied), the decorative display variable display is started on the effect display device 9. In other words, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning at the start winning opening. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of reserved memories is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

  Further, an operation button 150 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the operation button 150 is provided with a pressing operation unit 151 that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 150 is provided with not only the pressing operation unit 151 but also a rotation operation unit 152 that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the rotation operation unit 152.

  The operating means is a push button switch (jog button) that allows the player to perform a pressing operation in a direction selected from a plurality of predetermined directions (four directions) such as front, rear, left and right when viewed from the player. It may be like a cross key including a circular pressing operation portion made up of). In this case, the player can perform a predetermined operation by selectively pressing one of the four directions of front, rear, left and right with respect to the pressing operation unit. The operating means may be a combination of a cross key and a button and a plurality of push buttons.

  In addition, when using rotation, the game progresses when it is rotated a predetermined number of times, or the operation button 150 is pressed a predetermined number of times, and if it is rotated a predetermined number of times, a predetermined operation is performed. May be.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 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).

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

  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 has a random number generation function for updating numerical data according to 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. The read numerical data is used as 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. 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.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

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

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

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 4 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. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 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 via the input port 107 receives an operation signal (press signal) according to the pressing operation to the operation button 150 by the player and an operation signal (rotation signal indicating the rotation amount) according to the rotation operation. Input from the operation button 150.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing 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, 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 random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, etc. The initial value is set.

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 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 4 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 type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (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 according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

  The CPU 56 also performs 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, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Is executed (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).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, 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 decorative symbol variable display mode 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” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

  Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. 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 three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PA2-4 as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are prepared. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. 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 three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, 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 a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds.) For example, in the case of the same type of super reach Alternatively, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. 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. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, 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-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, 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. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. The numerical values described in FIG. 9 are jackpot determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). When it matches the big hit determination value, it is decided to make a big hit (normal big hit or probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. 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.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10 is based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of the above.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using a predetermined random number, but the stop pattern of the special symbol is determined using the predetermined random number, and the jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type. It may be determined.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 11, after the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state and the high base state. After the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (non-probability changing state) and the high base state (however, until the end of the short-time state).

  12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type 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 and 132B includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of the super CA3-3 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 12B 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.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. FIG. 13A 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 3. FIG. 13B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Also, FIG. 13C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have 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 an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, the different deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used depending on whether the gaming state is a probable change state or a short-time state and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. A common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the case of the probability variation state or the short time state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 13C, one probability variation / short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C is used, but the total number of pending storages as a variation variation type classification table for probability variation / short-time state. It is also possible to use a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the above (tables with different ratios of determination values).

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, but the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the combined pending storage number may be used. As an 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, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to each value of the total number of pending storages may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of outlier variation pattern type determination tables are used according to the total number of reserved storage, but an outbreak variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is used. You may make it use.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more, the variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 13B is used, and the total number of reserved storage is 0 to 2 (3 In the case of the following, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 13A is used. As shown in FIG. 13, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total number of pending storages is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 13B, 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. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is used, that is, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, it is deviated from a plurality according to the first reserved memory number. When the variation pattern type determination table is selected and the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation pattern type determination table is selected from the plurality according to the second reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit variation pattern determination table 137A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The hit variation pattern determination table 137A is based on the random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  In the winning variation pattern determination table 137A, 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 decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit” The data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “

  In the hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern type includes normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 which is a type and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream).

  FIG. 15 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.

  16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (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.

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result (see FIG. 17). In this embodiment, in the winning determination process described later (see FIG. 21), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the display result of the special symbol executed based on the start winning memory is a jackpot symbol. To do. Then, a determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

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

  Commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot.

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

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

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one.

  Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased is transmitted for the reserved memory number, but an effect control command for designating the reserved memory number itself may be transmitted. Good.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 is common regardless of whether it is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second starting winning opening 14. The winning determination result specifying command is transmitted, but different winning determination result specifying commands may be transmitted at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning port 13 and at the starting winning at the second starting winning port 14. Good. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the production for the first reserved memory corresponding to the start winning for the first start winning opening 13 and the second winning corresponding to the start winning for the second start winning opening 14. It is possible to make a difference from the effect on the reserved memory.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  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.

  FIG. 18 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 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). Also, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state (special symbol process flag).

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 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 design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

  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.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S321. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S211A). 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 which is the upper limit value (step). S212A). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S211B.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213A) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S215A).

  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 stored in the reserved specific area. 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 in the reserved specific area. To do. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13a is turned on in the hold specific area, and the second start port switch 14a is turned on. In this case, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. When there is no hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold specific area.

  FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 20A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved specific area, the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. Being formed in the RAM means an area in the RAM. FIG. 20A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  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 the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S216A). In the process of step S216A, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number (random 1, 2, 3: see FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 20B, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number are secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the process of step S216A, the CPU 56 stores a value in a storage area corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage number counter in the first reserved storage buffer. A counter for generating a software random number, a first reserved storage buffer, and a reserved storage number counter are formed in the RAM 55. In addition, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. 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 the variation pattern setting process.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S217A). Then, control is performed for transmitting a winning determination result designation command set in the winning determination process to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218A). Further, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a by 1 (step S219A). Moreover, control which transmits the 1st pending | holding memory number addition designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S220A).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S211B). 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 which is the upper limit value (step). S212B). 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 not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213B) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214B). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) (step S215B).

  In addition, 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 the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S216B). As shown in FIG. 20B, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number are secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In the process of step S216B, the CPU 56 stores a value in a storage area corresponding to the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the second reserved storage buffer.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S217B). Then, control is performed for transmitting a winning determination result designation command set in the winning determination process to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B). In addition, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b by 1 (step S219B). Moreover, control which transmits the 2nd pending | holding memory number addition designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S220B).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S217A and S217B.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the type of the big hit are determined. Even at the timing of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, before the display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is started, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big win is obtained by executing the winning determination process shown in FIG. That is, it is determined in advance whether or not the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and based on the determination result, a notice effect for notifying that the effect control microcomputer 100 is a big hit is executed.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S216A and S216B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not (step S220). If it is confirmed in step S220 that the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the normal jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step S223. If it is confirmed that they do not match, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set (step S221). If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S224. When the probability variation flag is set, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted by the processing of steps S216A and S216B is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability variation shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (step S222).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 sets EXT data corresponding to the jackpot determination result designation command (EXT set to the winning determination result 2 designation command). Data) is set (step S223).

  In step S224, the CPU 56 sets EXT data (EXT data set in the winning determination result 1 designation command) corresponding to the deviation in the winning determination result designation command.

  22 and 23 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 number of pending storage is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 20A) is “first” data. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in the order in which the start winnings are generated.

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

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

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

  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 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 S57).

  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 uses the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S216A of the first start port switch passing process or step S216B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Is read and a big hit determination is performed. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 9 in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and a probability change jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot determination values is set. And a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 9 in the ROM 54 are set) are set. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state 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 any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided not to win (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 promising big hit, is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big win, it is reset at the timing when the special symbol change display is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The

  When it is confirmed in the processing of step S61 that the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (step S65). ). Then, using the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 10), the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (probability big hit or normal jackpot) is selected. The type of jackpot is determined (step S66).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S67). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. To do.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S71). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a missing symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol “3” or “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. .

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not restricted to what was shown in embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and when a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the big hit type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S72).

  FIG. 24 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 and 132B (FIG. 12 (A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Or (B)) 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 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 or a promising big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, the timing of executing variable display for the number of time reductions, and the change of special symbols when it is decided that the big hit It is reset when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When the time reduction flag is set, the process proceeds to step S99.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 13A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of the plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 13B )) Is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 13C) as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and selects it by the process of step S92, step S97, step S98 or step S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a winning variation pattern determination table 137A (see FIG. 14) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 15) 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, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern 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 determining the variation pattern type first, it may be determined first 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 S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type.

  Further, when deciding whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, the selection of reach according to the total number of reserved storage (may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) Reach determination tables having different 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.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit any effect control command (see FIG. 16) from the display result 1 designation to the display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type or deviation. Do. 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 S114. 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, when the big hit type is not a probable big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S113).

  In step S114, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display (the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a or the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b) indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1 (step S115). Further, control is performed to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S116). In step S116, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is performed.

  Further, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S117).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125), and when the variation time timer times out (step S126), terminates the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or 2. Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display 8b is performed (step S127). 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 S128). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S129). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 27 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 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When 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 (step S134), and starts the big hit in the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit the designated command 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. Whether the big hit type is the normal big hit or the probable big hit is determined by data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S140). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S145. When 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 S141). If not set, the process proceeds to step S145. 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 S142). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter reaches 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S144).

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S145).

  FIG. 28 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 S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). In the process of step S162, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end 1 designation command when it is a normal big hit, and sends a big hit end 2 designation command when it is a probable big hit. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot (step S166). If it is not a probable big hit (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S167). Then, the process proceeds to step S169.

  When it is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probable change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probable change state (step S168). Then, the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag is also used to determine whether 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 a win. If it is, the 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 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether the normal symbol variation display result is more favorable when the hour / hour flag is set than when the hour / hour flag is not set. Increase the probability of winning (ratio determined per hit) in the lottery of no.

  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 S170).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S706.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and effect control such as display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 16 and 17) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  30 and 31 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S705). 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 power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S615), 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 S616). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined decorative symbols.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S617), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S624), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S625).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S626), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S627).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number (step S642). That is, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by one. Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the reserved memory number display unit 18c in accordance with the updated total number of reserved memories (step S643). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the reserved storage number display unit 18c is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S644), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the combined reserved memory number (step S645). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the reserved memory number display unit 18c in accordance with the updated total number of reserved memories (step S646). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the reserved storage number display unit 18c is increased by one.

  It should be noted that the production control CPU 101 uses a display color corresponding to the second reserved memory (for example, red) different from a display color corresponding to the first reserved memory (for example, blue) in the reserved memory number display unit 18c. Make it.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the total reserved memory number (step S652). Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the reserved memory number display unit 18c in accordance with the updated total number of reserved memories (step S653). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the reserved storage number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the combined reserved memory number (step S655). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the reserved memory number display unit 18c according to the updated total number of reserved memories (step S656). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the reserved storage number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  If the received effect control command is any winning determination result designation command (winning determination result 1 designation command or winning determination result 2 designation command) (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 receives the winning prize. The determination result designation command is stored in the winning determination result storage buffer (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is another command, CPU 101 for effect control sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S671). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area for storing a winning determination result (winning determination result storage buffer). As shown in FIG. 32, in this embodiment, the winning determination result at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting opening 14 (winning determination result 1 specifying command or winning determination result 2 specifying) In the winning determination result storage buffer for saving the command), the sum (that is, the sum) of the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number (4 in this example) and the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number (4 in this example) A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is secured. The winning determination result storage buffer is formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In step S662, the effect control CPU 101 saves the winning determination result designation command in a storage area corresponding to the value of the total number of pending storages in the winning determination result storage buffer.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 33, in this embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control includes the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect. First to third temporary stop symbol determining random numbers SR2-1 to SR2-3 for determining the number of times, effect mode determining random number SR3 for determining the effect mode when an operation is performed on the operating means, notice The notice mode determining random number SR4 for determining the mode of effect is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  Of the first to third temporary stop symbol determination random numbers SR2-1 to SR2-3, the first temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2-1 is a random number for determining the first temporary stop symbol. The second temporary stop symbol determining random number SR2-2 is a random number for determining the second temporary stop symbol when the decorative symbol is displayed temporarily stopped twice or more during one change. The third temporary stop symbol determining random number SR2-3 is a random number for determining the third temporary stop symbol when three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped during one change.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode. In this embodiment, there are an effect mode A shown in FIG. 34 (A) and an effect mode B shown in FIG. 34 (B) as the effect modes. In the effect mode A and the effect mode B, the background images displayed on the effect display device 9 are different.

  In this embodiment, the difference in the effect mode is realized by the difference in the background image. However, the difference in the effect mode is displayed on the difference in the color of the background image in the effect display device 9 or on the effect display device 9. You may implement | achieve by the difference in a character image. In addition, there may be three or more production modes.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect. Since the notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays, the notice effect is also referred to as continuous notice. The notice effect may be an effect executed in one variable display.

  In this embodiment, the continuous notice is executed using the display of the hold storage display unit 18c. Specifically, the display mode corresponding to the hold memory determined at the time of starting winning in the hold memory display unit 18c is made different from the normal mode (in the example shown in FIG. 35, a circle).

  There are a plurality of ways of changing the display mode in the on-hold storage display unit 18c. In the example shown in FIG. 35, there are a double circle (display mode of step 1) and an asterisk (display mode of step 2). In this embodiment, there are two types of display forms used in continuous notice (that is, there are two kinds of notice effects), but there may be three or more kinds of notice effects.

  Note that FIG. 35 shows that when the display mode in the hold storage display unit 18c changes, a sound effect corresponding to the changed mode is output.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation corresponding effect mode determination table for determining the first effect mode when the operation button 150 is operated. In the operation corresponding effect mode determination table, a determination value and data indicating a control state (effect mode to be controlled) when the determination value matches the value of the effect mode determination random number are set.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect mode determination table for determining a mode of a notice effect (however, in FIG. 37, a circle that is a normal mode is also included). However, although actual tables are shown in FIGS. 37 (A1) to (C2), the appearance rate (% display) of the mode of the notice effect is shown in FIGS. 37 (D1) to (F2). Yes. 37 (G1) to (I2) show the reliability of the mode of the notice effect (a value (1.0) indicating the actual percentage of the big hit when the form of the notice effect appears. The maximum value is always a big hit))).

  In the tables shown in FIGS. 37A1 to 37C2, the determination value and data indicating the aspect of the notice effect when the determination value matches the value of the random number for determining the notice aspect are set. However, FIGS. 37A1 to 37C2 show the number of determination values, not the determination values themselves. In FIGS. 37 (B1) to (C2), the round mark (◯), the double circle mark (）), and the star mark (*) described in the vertical direction are the pre-change modes. A circle-shaped mode (◯), a double circle-shaped mode (）), and a star-shaped mode (☆) described in the horizontal direction indicate the mode after change. The same applies to FIGS. 37 (E1) to (F2) and (H1) to (I2).

  Note that the reliability of the aspect of the notice effect is calculated on the assumption that the jackpot probability is 1/100 (when the gaming state is an uncertain change state). When the big hit probability is 1/50 (when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state), the reliability value is different from the values shown in FIGS. 37 (G1) to (I2). The tendency is the same as shown in (G1) to (I2).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 (G1) to (I2), the reliability is higher in the case where the star mark mode (☆) appears than in the case where the double circle mode (◎) appears. high.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 (G1) to (I2), compared with the case in which the double circle mode (◎) does not change, the double circle mode (◎) to the star mode (☆). The reliability is higher when changing to.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 (A1), (A2), (D1), and (D2), the case of the production mode A is more double-circled than the case of the production mode B. The rate of appearance of (◎) and star-shaped embodiments (☆) is large. That is, the notice mode A is easier to execute the notice effect. Then, as shown in FIGS. 37 (H1) and (H2), when the mode changes from the mode B to the mode A, the mode changes from a double circle (（) to a star (☆) ( Compared with the production mode A to the production mode B compared to the production mode A (see FIG. 37 (H2)), the mode changes from the double circle (◎) to the star (☆) (FIG. 37 (H1)). See) is more reliable. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's interest in changing the effect mode when the notice mode changes.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37 (H1) and (H2), when the mode changes from the production mode A to the production mode B, it changes from the star (☆) to the double circle (◎) ( Compared with the production mode B to the production mode A compared to the production mode B (see FIG. 37 (H2)), the star mark mode (☆) changes to the double circle mode (◎) (FIG. 37 (H1)). See) is less reliable. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's interest in changing the effect mode when the notice mode changes.

  Further, as is clear from the description of FIGS. 37B1 and 37B2, and E1 and E2, when the effect mode is changed, when the big hit (at the time of big hit), the big hit is not made. Compared to the case (at the time of failure), the notification mode is not changed (for example, the double circle (◎) remains), and the notification mode is the first notification mode (double circle (◎)) at a higher rate. To the second notice mode (star mode (☆)). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 37 (E1), it is “4.455” (not changed) and “0.0178” (changed) at the time of deviation, whereas “0.24” (changed) at the big hit. Not) and “0.03” (changed). That is, the reliability is higher when the first notice mode is changed to the second notice mode than when the notice mode is not changed.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is realized. However, the control related to the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the decorative pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the image is also executed in one effect control process.

  The decorative display variable display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the decorative display variable display synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. In that case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed, depending on which effect control process processing is performed.

  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 a variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the ornament symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). 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): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

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

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

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the total pending storage number counter by −1 (step S817). Further, the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer are shifted (step S818). By the processing in step S818, the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer corresponding to the oldest pending storage are erased. Further, the notice mode changed flag is reset (step S819). Note that the notice mode changed flag is a flag used to allow the change of the notice mode based on the operation of the operation button 150 only once during one variable display.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command received from the variation pattern command storage area, and reads the display result designation command from the display result designation command storage area (step S820).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the change pattern command is a change pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect (step S821). When the variation pattern is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the temporary stop symbol determination random numbers SR2-1 to 2-3, and determines the temporary stop symbol using the temporary stop number determination random numbers. (Step S822).

  Specifically, the first temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2-1 is used to determine the first temporary stop symbol determination. The first temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2-1 is used to determine the left, middle, and right temporary The left symbol is determined from the stop symbols. Then, the middle right symbol is determined to be one larger than the left symbol.

  Further, when the temporary stop display is performed two or more times, the left symbol of the second middle left and right temporary stop symbols is determined using the second temporary stop symbol determining random number SR2-2. When the temporary stop display is performed three times, the left symbol is determined among the third temporary stop symbols on the left middle right using the third temporary stop symbol determining random number SR2-3.

  In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates a big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 performs the first temporary Using the stop symbol determination random number SR2-1, the jackpot symbol is determined as a stop symbol (step S824). Specifically, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), 3 symbols are even symbols (usually normal symbols) A combination of decorative symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent 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. A combination of decorative symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit is determined.

  In the case of a loss, when a reach effect is accompanied, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined using the first temporary stop symbol determining random number SR2-1 (steps S825 and S826). Whether or not a reach effect is involved can be determined using the received variation pattern command. When the reach effect is not accompanied, first to third temporary stop symbol determination random numbers SR2-1 to SR2-3 are used to determine a combination of decorative symbols in which the left middle right three symbols are not aligned (steps S825 and S827). ).

  As for the decorative symbol, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores the data indicating the stop symbol determined in the processes of steps S824, S826, and S827 in the decorative symbol display result storage area of the RAM.

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

  FIG. 41 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 decorative symbols. 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 decorative pattern 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. 41 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect executed according to the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to the process data (effect control execution data) in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitter such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, An effect such as a background during the change of a decorative pattern is realized.

  In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. The variation of the decorative pattern itself is directly controlled by the effect control CPU 101 without using the process table.

  The production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). And the control of the speaker 27) as a production component is executed (step S833). 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 sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S835).

  Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized.

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

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S836).

  43 and 44 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C).

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation button 150 is operated via the input port 107 (see FIG. 4) (step S852). When it is confirmed that the operation button 150 has been operated, an operation corresponding continuous notice effect control process is executed (step S853).

  In addition, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, it is confirmed whether or not the reach is established (step S854). When reach is established, a predetermined time continuous notice effect control process is executed (step S855).

  Note that the reach is established when the left and right decorative symbols are aligned and stopped (not the final stop). To determine the timing, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines the decorative symbol variation. In the start process, when a decorative pattern is variably displayed with a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect, a value corresponding to the time until reach is established is set in a predetermined timer, and the timer is activated during the decorative symbol variation process. It is determined that the reach has been established when a timeout occurs.

  In this embodiment, the condition that is satisfied regardless of the operation of the operation means (corresponding to the second condition that is determined in advance during the game) is that the reach has been reached. The condition may be satisfied at another time. For example, when the total number of reserved memory increases or decreases, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the decorative symbol variation, when the decorative symbol variation stops (when the left symbol stops, when the right symbol stops, or all It may be when the symbol is stopped), when it is developed from normal reach to super reach. When the second condition is satisfied when the total pending storage number increases or decreases, the predetermined time continuous notice effect control process (step S855) may be executed in the command analysis process (step S705).

  In step S856, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out. When the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S858). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857), the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S858.

  45 and 46 are flowcharts showing the operation-compatible continuous notice effect control process in step S853. In the operation-related continuous notice effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the continuous notice execution flag is set (step S901). If the continuous notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S921.

  If the continuous advance notice execution flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 2 or more (step S902). If the total pending storage number is not 2 or more, the process is terminated. If the total number of reserved memories is 2 or more, it is confirmed whether there is a big hit among the reserved memories generated before the latest reserved memory (step S903). If there is something to win, the process ends.

  In the case where it is also possible to execute the notice effect executed in one variable display, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 1 or more in the process of step S902.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the holding memory corresponding to the value of the total holding memory number (the holding memory corresponding to the rightmost display of the holding memory number display unit 18c: the holding memory corresponding to the numerical data corresponding to the notice effect, and Is reserved storage corresponding to the numerical data used for the determination by the starting time determination means). The process of step S903 is a process for eliminating a situation in which a big hit occurs before the variable display based on the reserved storage of the notice target is started and the effect of the continuous notice is reduced. Further, whether or not there is a big hit in the pending storage is confirmed by a winning determination result designation command stored in a winning determination result storage buffer (see FIG. 32).

  Note that the process of step S903 may not be executed. If the process of step S903 is not executed, there may occur a situation where a big hit occurs before the variable display based on the reserved storage of the notice target is started. In this case, before the continuous notice ends. A big hit will be generated, and attention can be paid to the reserved memory other than the reserved memory to be notified.

  When there is no big hit in the number of reserved memories smaller than the value of the total number of reserved memories, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the effect mode (step S904). Then, the first effect mode is determined using the value of the effect mode determination random number and the operation corresponding effect mode determination table (see FIG. 36) (step S905). Then, the determined effect mode is stored in the RAM (step S906).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice mode determining random number (step S907), and determines the mode of the notice effect (notice mode) using the extracted notice mode determining random number and the notice effect mode determining table. (Step S908).

  In the process of step S908, the effect control CPU 101 uses the table shown in FIG. 37 (A1) when the effect mode is determined to be the effect mode A, and the effect mode is determined to be the effect mode B. In this case, the table shown in FIG. 37 (A2) is used. Whether the winning determination result corresponding to the hold storage subject to the advance notice indicates a loss or a big hit (the winning determination result specifying command stored in the winning determination result storage buffer specifies the winning determination result 1). Depending on whether it is a command or a winning determination result 2 designation command), the left column (“out of time” column) or the right column (“big hit” column) of FIGS. 37A1 and A2 is used. .

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may change the effect mode without executing the processes of steps S904 and S905.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 changes the background image of the effect display device 9 to the effect mode background image determined in the process of step S905 (step S909). Further, the mode of the notice effect determined in the process of step S908 is stored in the RAM (step S910), and the rightmost display (display of the oldest reserved memory) of the reserved memory number display unit 18c is set as the mode of the notice effect. (Step S911).

  Further, when the display of step 1 or step 2 (double circle or star) is performed (see FIG. 35), the sound number data corresponding to the display is output to the audio output board 70 (step S912). ). The speech synthesis IC 703 on the speech output board 70 performs control to output a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data from the speaker 27.

  In addition, when the display of step 1 or step 2 is not performed (when the display of a circle is continued), this corresponds to the fact that the continuous notice is not started.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number (the value of the total pending storage number counter) in the notice count counter for counting the number of continuous notice executions (the number of variable displays in which the continuous notice is executed). (Step S913), a continuous advance notice execution flag is set (Step S914). If it is determined in the process of step S908 that the mode of step 1 or step 2 is selected, the notice mode changed flag is set (step S915).

  In step S921, the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect mode and stores the changed effect mode in the RAM. That is, if the production mode is the production mode A, the production mode B is changed. If the production mode B is the production mode B, the production mode A is changed.

  Also, on the condition that the notice mode changed flag is not set (step S922), the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice mode determining random number (step S923), and extracts the notice mode determining random number and the notice effect. Using the mode determination table, the mode (notification mode) of the notice effect is determined (step S924).

  In the process of step S924, the effect control CPU 101 uses the table shown in FIG. 37 (B1) before the change when the effect mode before the change in the process of step S921 is the effect mode A. When the effect mode is effect mode B, the table shown in FIG. 37 (B2) is used. Whether the winning determination result corresponding to the hold storage subject to the advance notice indicates a loss or a big hit (the winning determination result specifying command stored in the winning determination result storage buffer specifies the winning determination result 1). Depending on whether it is a command or a winning determination result 2 designation command), the left column (“out of time” column) or right column (“big hit” column) of FIGS. 37 (B1) and (B2) is used. .

  When the notice mode (including double circle (◎), star (☆), and circle (◯) is also included) is changed by the process of step S924 (step S925), display of the reserved storage for the notice target , The notice mode after the change is stored in the RAM, and the notice form changed flag is set (step S926). When the display of step 1 or step 2 (double circle or star) is performed, the sound number data corresponding to the display is output to the sound output board 70 (step S927).

  47 and 48 are flowcharts showing the predetermined time continuous notice effect control process in step S855. In the predetermined time continuous notice effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous notice execution flag is set (step S931). If the continuous notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S951.

  If the continuous advance notice execution flag is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 2 or more (step S932). If the total pending storage number is not 2 or more, the process is terminated. If the total number of pending storages is 2 or more, it is confirmed whether there is a big hit among the pending storages that occurred before the latest pending storage (step S933). If there is something to win, the process ends.

  In the case where it is also possible to execute a notice effect executed in one variable display, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the total number of pending storages is 1 or more in the process of step S932.

  If there is no big hit in the number of reserved memories smaller than the total number of reserved memories, the production control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the notice mode (step S934), and determines the extracted notice mode. The mode of the notice effect (notice mode) is determined using the random number for use and the notice effect mode determination table (step S935).

  In the process of step S935, when the effect mode is determined to be effect mode A, the effect control CPU 101 uses the top row of the table shown in FIG. When the production mode is determined to be the production mode B, the top row of the table shown in FIG. 37 (C2) (the circle (◯) row) is used. Whether the winning determination result corresponding to the hold storage subject to the advance notice indicates a loss or a big hit (the winning determination result specifying command stored in the winning determination result storage buffer specifies the winning determination result 1). Depending on whether it is a command or a winning determination result 2 designation command), the left column ("out of time" column) or right column ("big hit time" column) of FIGS. 37 (C1) and (C2) is used. .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the notice effect mode determined in the process of step S935 in the RAM (step S936), and the rightmost display of the reserved storage number display unit 18c is changed to the notice effect mode (step S941). ).

  Furthermore, when the display of step 1 or step 2 (double circle or star) is performed, the sound number data corresponding to the display is output to the audio output board 70 (step S942).

  In addition, when the display of step 1 or step 2 is not performed (when the display of a circle is continued), this corresponds to the fact that the continuous notice is not started.

  In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number (the value of the total pending storage number counter) in the notice count counter for counting the number of continuous notice executions (the number of variable displays in which the continuous notice is executed). (Step S943), a continuous advance notice execution flag is set (Step S944).

  In step S951, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a notice mode determination random number. Then, using the extracted random number for determining the notice mode and the notice effect mode determination table, the mode of the notice effect (notice mode) is determined (step S952).

  In the process of step S952, the effect control CPU 101 uses the table shown in FIG. 37 (C1) when the effect mode is the effect mode A, and when the effect mode is the effect mode B, FIG. The table shown in (C2) is used. Whether the winning determination result corresponding to the hold storage subject to the advance notice indicates a loss or a big hit (the winning determination result specifying command stored in the winning determination result storage buffer specifies the winning determination result 1). Depending on whether it is a command or a winning determination result 2 designation command), the left column ("out of time" column) or right column ("big hit time" column) of FIGS. 37 (C1) and (C2) is used. .

  When the notice mode (including double circle (◎), star (☆), and circle (◯) is also included) is changed by the process of step S952 (step S953), display of the reserved storage for the notice target Is changed and the notice mode after the change is stored in the RAM (step S954). When the display of step 1 or step 2 (double circle or star) is performed, the sound number data corresponding to the display is output to the audio output board 70 (step S955).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stopping process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs control for deriving and displaying the stopped symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stopped symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S881). When the continuous notice effect execution flag is set (step S882), the value of the notice number counter is decremented by 1 (step S883). When the value of the notice count counter becomes 0, the continuous notice effect execution flag is reset (steps S884 and S885).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (step S886). Whether or not it is decided to win is confirmed by, for example, 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 based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S887).

  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 S888).

  As described above, the production control microcomputer 100 is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the numerical data corresponding to the notice effect when the kind of effect mode is changed in a state where the notice effect is being executed. Since the type of the notice mode is changed at a different rate between the case where the game is not controlled and the big hit game state (see FIGS. 37 (B1) and (B2)), the change of the production mode and the change of the notice mode are linked. The interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 100 is a big hit game based on the numerical data used for the determination by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the start time determination means) when the type of effect mode is changed. The notice effect is started at a different rate depending on whether it is controlled to the state or not controlled to the big hit gaming state (FIGS. 37A1, A2 and FIGS. 37B1, B2 and 37C1). ), (C2)), after the announcement effect is started, the announcement effect is different at a different rate depending on whether the specific game state is controlled or not based on the numerical data corresponding to the announcement effect. (See FIGS. 37 (B1) and (B2) and FIGS. 37 (C1) and (C2)), and from this, the change in the production mode and the change in the notice mode are linked. It is possible to improve the interest of the game Te.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a part of the operation-compatible continuous notice effect control process in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101, after executing the processing of step S902, executes the processing of steps S904 to S906, extracts the random number for determining the notice mode (step S907), and then processes the processing counter in the RAM. Is set to the total number of pending storage (step S908A).

  Next, the value of the processing counter is decremented by 1 (step S908B), and the mode of the notice effect (notice mode) is determined using the extracted random number for determining the notice mode and the notice effect mode determination table (step S908C).

  When the effect mode is determined to be the effect mode A in the process of step S908C, the effect control CPU 101 uses the table shown in FIG. 37 (A1) and the effect mode is determined to be the effect mode B. In this case, the table shown in FIG. 37 (A2) is used. In addition, the determination result at the time of winning corresponding to the on-hold storage (the on-hold storage corresponding to the value of the processing counter: for example, the second most recently generated on-hold storage if the value of the processing counter is “2”) is off. Depending on whether it is shown or a big win (the winning judgment result designation command stored in the winning judgment result storage buffer is a winning judgment result 1 designation command or a winning judgment result 2 designation command) 37 (A1) and (A2) are used in the left column (in the “out of line” column) or the right column (in the “big hit” column).

  If the determined notice mode is the display mode in step 1 (double circle) or the display mode in step 2 (star), the process proceeds to step S909.

  When it is not the display mode of step 1 or the display mode of step 2, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms the value of the process counter (step S908E), and ends the process if the value of the process counter is 0. If the value of the processing counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S908B.

  In the second embodiment, when the determined notice mode is the normal mode (◯), this corresponds to the case where the notice effect is not executed.

  The processes other than steps S911A, S912A, and S912A in the subsequent processes are the same as those in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 45 and 46).

  In the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 changes the display of the reserved storage to be notified in the reserved storage display unit 18c to the notification mode determined in the process of step S908C (step S911A). The on-hold storage subject to advance notice is on-hold storage corresponding to the value of the processing counter. For example, when the value of the processing counter is “2”, it is the second hold memory from the left (the second most recently held memory).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 obtains the sound number data corresponding to the display of the hold memory whose notice mode has been changed (the sound number data corresponding to the display of the display of step 1 or step 2 (double circle or star)). It outputs to the audio | voice output board | substrate 70 (step S912A). Also, the difference between the total pending storage number and the processing counter is set in the notice count counter (step S913A).

  It should be noted that the production control CPU 101 also performs the processing of steps S908A to S908E (see FIG. 47) instead of the processing of step S935 in the second embodiment for the predetermined time continuous notice production control processing (see FIGS. 47 and 48). 50), and processing corresponding to the processing of steps S911A, S912A, and S913A (see FIG. 50) is executed instead of the processing of steps S941, S942, and S943.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the notice effect at a different rate when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state and when it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and controls to the specific gaming state. The notice effect is controlled to end at a different rate depending on whether it is performed or not controlled in the specific gaming state, but either the control related to the start of the notice effect or the control related to the end of the notice effect is executed. In addition, the effect of improving the interest of the game can be obtained by linking the change of the production mode and the change of the notice mode.

  In addition, when the production control microcomputer 100 changes the notice mode based on the first condition (for example, the operation button 150 is operated by the player) and the notice is based on the second condition (for example, reach establishment). Depending on the numerical data corresponding to the notice effect, the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state differs depending on the mode change (FIGS. 37B1 and B2 and FIGS. 37C1 and C2). Reference: FIGS. 37 (B1) and (B2) correspond to the case where the notice mode is changed based on the first condition, and FIGS. 37 (C1) and (C2) correspond to the case where the notice mode is changed based on the second condition. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by linking the change of the production mode and the change of the notice mode.

  In addition, when the presentation control microcomputer 100 starts the notice mode based on the first condition and when the notice mode starts based on the second condition, the specific game state is set based on the numerical data corresponding to the notice effect. The controlled ratio is different (see FIGS. 37 (A1) and (A2) and FIGS. 37 (B1) and (B2) and FIGS. 37 (C1) and (C2): double circles (◎) The change to the star sign (☆) corresponds to the start of the notice effect, and FIGS. 37 (A1) and (A2) and FIGS. 37 (B1) and (B2) have changed the notice mode based on the first condition. 37 (C1) and (C2) correspond to when the notice mode is changed based on the second condition), and when the notice effect executing means ends the notice mode based on the first condition. Ended the notice mode based on the second condition Depending on the numerical value data corresponding to the notice effect, the ratio of being controlled to the specific gaming state is different (see FIG. 37 (B1), (B2) and FIG. 37 (C1), (C2): The change to the mark (◯) corresponds to the end of the notice effect, and FIGS. 37 (B1) and (B2) correspond to when the notice mode is changed based on the first condition. C2) corresponds to the case where the notice mode is changed based on the second condition). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by linking the change of the production mode and the change of the notice mode.

  In addition, when receiving the winning determination result designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the type of notice mode by lottery using random numbers using the tables shown in FIGS. 37 (A1) and (A2). May be. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 first determines the effect mode, and uses the table shown in FIG. 37 (A1) or the table shown in FIG. 37 (A2) according to the determined effect mode. Alternatively, the table shown in FIG. 37 (A1) or the table shown in FIG. 37 (A2) is used in accordance with the effect mode at that time. The winning determination result designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the decorative design is changing or non-changing, so when determining the presentation mode when receiving the winning determination result designation command, The production mode may be changed regardless of whether the decorative design is changing or not changing. Further, the presentation mode may be changed regardless of whether the decorative symbol is changing or not changing without receiving the winning determination result specifying command.

  In the above embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control has a numerical value corresponding to the notice effect when the notice mode is started based on the first condition and when the notice mode is started based on the second condition. The ratio of controlling to the specific gaming state is made different based on the data, and the notice effect is supported when the notice mode is finished based on the first condition and when the notice form is finished based on the second condition Although the control is performed so that the ratio to be controlled to the specific gaming state is different based on the numerical data to be performed, it is possible to execute either the control related to the start of the notice effect or the control related to the end of the notice effect. The effect of improving the interest of the game can be obtained by linking the change and the change of the notice mode.

  In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 35, the notice effect using the display of the on-hold storage display unit 18 c is executed as the continuous notice, but the image displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed. It may be used. Further, when using the display of the on-hold storage display unit 18c, the notice effect may be executed by changing the color of the display unit on the on-hold storage display unit 18c or changing the size of the display unit. Further, the continuous notice need not always be displayed like the hold storage display. For example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image at the start of variation may be performed over a plurality of variations. At that time, the notice effect may be executed by changing the color, size, type, and the like of the image.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the mode of the hold display is changed from the star-shaped mode (☆), which has a higher reliability than the case where the double-circled mode (◎) appears, to the double-circled mode ( ◎) or double-circle mode (◎) to normal mode (○), but high-star mode (☆) to double-circle mode (◎) ) Is not changed, and the mode of double circles (丸) may not be changed to the normal mode (◯).

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to change the hold display mode and the changed mode when changing based on the notice mode determination random number is determined. However, the hold display mode is changed. Whether or not to change the hold display mode is determined by a lottery using a random number other than the random number for determining the notification mode, and the mode after the change is determined based on the random number for determining the notification mode Also good.

  Further, as a notice effect, an effect using a character displayed on the effect display device 9, a background displayed on the effect display device 9, a sound output, a light emitter such as a lamp or LED, and a movable member provided in the gaming machine May be performed. Further, as the operation means, means other than the operation button 150 may be used. For example, a push button, a joystick, or a cross key may be used, and the notice effect may be started or the form of the notice effect may be changed on the condition that a push operation or a rotation operation is performed on them.

  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. 4). 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 starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that a variable display start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area, and the display result is derived and displayed. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with a display unit.

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
80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (2)

A variable that derives and displays a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on satisfaction of a variable display start condition after a variable display execution condition is satisfied because the game medium passes through the start area A gaming machine comprising a display unit and controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Extracting means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area;
A storage unit for storing numerical data extracted by the extraction unit as a storage unit with a predetermined upper limit as a limit;
Before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, whether or not to control to the specific gaming state based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. A pre-determining means for determining
Prior to determination by the prior determination means, starting time determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled based on the numerical data extracted by the extraction means;
Based on the determination result of the starting time determining means, the possibility that the specific gaming state is controlled before the variable display of the identification information based on the numerical data used for the determination by the starting time determining means is started. , A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect for notifying in any one of a plurality of kinds of notice modes;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the state where the notice effect is being executed, the notice aspect changing means for changing the notice aspect of the notice effect is provided,
The predetermined condition includes a first condition that the operating means is operated by the player, and a second condition that is determined in advance during the game,
The notice effect executing means is determined by the start time determining means when the notice aspect changing means changes the notice aspect based on the first condition and when the notice aspect is changed based on the second condition. A gaming machine, wherein the notice effect is executed so that the possibility of being controlled to the specific gaming state varies depending on the variable display of identification information based on the numerical data used in the game. A variable that derives and displays a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on satisfaction of a variable display start condition after a variable display execution condition is satisfied because the game medium passes through the start area A gaming machine comprising a display unit and controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display unit is a predetermined specific display result,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Extracting means for extracting numerical data when the game medium passes through the starting area;
A storage unit for storing numerical data extracted by the extraction unit as a storage unit with a predetermined upper limit as a limit;
Before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, whether or not to control to the specific gaming state based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. A pre-determining means for determining
Prior to determination by the prior determination means, starting time determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state is controlled based on the numerical data extracted by the extraction means;
Based on the determination result of the start time determination means, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, before the variable display of the identification information based on the numerical data used for the determination by the start time determination means is started, the specific gaming state A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect for notifying the possibility of being controlled by any one of a plurality of kinds of notice modes,
The predetermined condition includes a first condition that the operating means is operated by the player, and a second condition that is determined in advance during the game,
The notice effect executing means is used for the determination by the start time determining means when the notice effect is started based on the first condition and when the notice effect is started based on the second condition. A gaming machine characterized in that the notice effect is executed so that the possibility of being controlled to the specific gaming state varies depending on the variable display of the identification information based on the numerical data.

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