JP5758470B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit that executes a variable display of identification information that can identify each, and derives and displays a display result. When the display result of the variable display unit becomes a specific display result, the gaming state is displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine is used to execute a variable display of identification information (special symbol design) that can identify each, and display and display a display result. Specific game state (big hit game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state when the display result of the variable display unit is a specific display result (big hit display result). There was something to control.

  As such a gaming machine, after the occurrence of a 15-round probability variation jackpot where the variable winning device is released 15 times, and after a 2-round probability variation jackpot where the variable winning device is opened twice, There has been a case where a variation pattern is selected using a variation pattern table in which the variation pattern selection ratio differs depending on the probability variation state to be transferred (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-72320 A (paragraph numbers 0010, 0152, 0188, 0198, FIG. 28)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, there is a possibility that the player's expectation is lowered.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player's expectation regarding the type of the specific gaming state during the specific gaming state.

(1) The display result of the variable display unit (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b) that executes the variable display of the identification information (symbol) that can identify each and derives and displays the display result A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls the gaming state to a particular gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a specific display result is obtained,
It is possible to change between a first state (open state) in which a game medium (game ball) can be won and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state, A variable winning device (special variable winning ball device 20) controlled to the first state when controlled to the specific gaming state;
Whether or not to control to the specific game state when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the specific game state, as a first specific game state (16R probability variation big hit A), and the first specific game state Also, before the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined which of the plurality of types of specific gaming states including the second specific gaming state (16R probability variable big hit E to H) in which the control mode of the variable winning device is disadvantageous. Predetermining means (game control microcomputer 560, S60, S71 to S73 in FIG. 28),
Fluctuation display execution means (game control microcomputer 560, S301, S303, S304 in FIG. 18) for executing the fluctuation display according to the determination result by the prior determination means,
Specific game state control means (game control microcomputer 560) that controls the variable winning device in accordance with the determined specific game state when it is determined by the prior determination means to be in the specific game state. , S305 and S306 in FIG. 18, S401 to S407 in FIG. 33, S420 to S444 in FIG. 34),
The specific game state control means is variable in the same control mode (open 30 seconds) in the first specific game state (16R probability variation big hit A) and the second specific game state (16R probability variation big hit E to H). After the winning device is controlled to the first state, different control modes (30-second release only, 0.5-second release only, or a combination thereof) between the first specific game state and the second specific game state ), The variable winning device is controlled to the first state (FIGS. 5 to 9),
The number of times of the same control mode is selected from a predetermined number of times.

  According to such a configuration, a player's expectation regarding the type of the specific game state can be obtained during the specific game state.

(2) The specific gaming state control means sets the variable winning device as the specific gaming state until a predetermined round control period elapses or until an end condition is satisfied before the round control period elapses. Round control (repetitive continuation control) in which a unit round (30 seconds open round, 0.5 second open round) for changing from the second state to the first state is repeatedly executed a plurality of times (16R or 2R). (S305 and S306 in FIGS. 5 and 18),
The specific gaming state control means includes
Until the predetermined number of rounds (the number of common control rounds such as 3R, 8R, or 11R) elapses from the start of the specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are the same The variable winning device is controlled to the first state in the control mode (FIGS. 5 to 9),
After the predetermined number of rounds has elapsed, the first specific game state and the second specific game state are different depending on the control mode (30-second release only, 0.5-second release only, or a combination thereof). The variable winning device is controlled to the first state (FIGS. 5 to 9),
Furthermore, the number of rounds to be used as the predetermined number of rounds is selected from a plurality of predetermined round numbers (FIG. 5) (16R probability variable big hits E to H have a common round number for each big hit type for each big hit type. Since it is different, the number of common control rounds is selected based on selecting the jackpot type.) A predetermined round number selection means (S72, S73 in FIG. 28) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, the variable prize apparatus is in the first state in the same control manner in the first specific game state and the second specific game state until the predetermined number of rounds has elapsed since the start of the specific game state. And when the variable winning device is controlled to the first state in different control modes in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state after the predetermined number of rounds has elapsed, it is used as the predetermined number of rounds. Since the number of rounds is selected from a predetermined number of rounds, the manner in which the variable winning device is controlled to the first state differs depending on the number of rounds selected. Thereby, based on selection of the number of rounds used as a predetermined number of rounds, it is possible to make a game stick.

  (3) The advantageous state control means is in the normal gaming state or in the first advantageous state when the pre-determining means determines that the second specific gaming state is in the second advantageous state. The ratio of controlling to the second advantageous state is higher than when the pre-determining means decides to be in the second specific gaming state during the state (in the first embodiment, in FIG. 15 (A) to ( As shown in C), the relationship of the ratio at which the 16R probability variable big hit H that is in the super-short time state is selected is set in the normal state <the standard time short state <the super-short time state. As shown in 46, the relationship of the ratio of being in the super-short state when the 16R probability variation big hits E to H are selected is set in the normal state <the standard short state <the super short state.

  According to such a configuration, when the determination of the second specific gaming state is made during the second advantageous state, the determination of the second specific gaming state is made during the normal gaming state or the first advantageous state. The ratio of controlling to the second advantageous state is higher than when it is done. As a result, the ratio of control to the second advantageous state changes after the end of the second specific gaming state according to the gaming state when the second specific gaming state is determined, so diversification of the transition of the gaming state And the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the normal gaming state, the preferential determination is performed when the advantageous state control unit determines that the second specific gaming state is determined by the predetermining unit during the first advantageous state. The ratio of controlling to the second advantageous state is higher than when the second specific gaming state is determined by means (in the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, The relationship of the ratio of selecting the 16R probability variation big hit H that becomes the ultra-short time state is set when the normal state <standard time short state.In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. (The relationship of the ratio of the super short time state when is selected is set when the normal state is shorter than the standard time short state.)

  According to such a configuration, the time when the second specific gaming state is determined during the first advantageous state is greater than the time when the second specific gaming state is determined during the normal gaming state. The rate of controlling to the second advantageous state is high. As a result, the ratio of control to the second advantageous state changes after the end of the second specific gaming state according to the gaming state when the second specific gaming state is determined, so diversification of the transition of the gaming state And the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) The advantageous state control means controls the first advantageous state to a first shortened state (standard time short state) in which the variation time of the variation display is shortened compared to the normal gaming state, and the second advantageous state. The state is controlled to the second shortened state (super-short state) in which the variation display variation time is shortened from the first shortened state (FIGS. 2 and 46).

  According to such a configuration, after the end of the specific gaming state, the first advantageous state is controlled to the first shortened state in which the variation time of the variable display is shortened compared to the normal gaming state, and the second advantageous state is Since it is controlled to the second shortened state in which the variation display variation time is shortened compared to the first shortened state, it is possible to efficiently execute the variation display in which the execution condition is satisfied, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of control of hit type including big hit and small hit in a tabular form. 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 figure which shows the relationship between the hit type including big hits and small hits, and the opening mode (opening number and opening time of each round) in a table format. It is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of each hit type. It is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of each hit type. It is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of each hit type. It is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of each hit type. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. 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 big hit classification 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 an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of a normal state deviation, and the 2nd determination table at the time of a normal state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of a standard time short state, the 2nd determination table at the time of a standard time short state, and the 3rd determination table at the time of a standard time short state deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st determination table at the time of super-short-time state shift, the 2nd determination table at the time of super-short-time state shift, and the 3rd determination table at the time of super-short-time state shift. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal state 16R big hit judgment table, the standard time short state 16R big hit judgment table, and the super-short state 16R big hit judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal state 2R big hit judgment table, the standard time short state 2R big hit judgment table, and the super-short state 2R big hit judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal state small hit determination table, the standard time short state small hit determination table, and the super-short state small hit determination table. 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 fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening pre-processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special prize process opening process in a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process in an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the content of the production table during a round. It is a figure which shows the specific example of production | presentation operation | movement, such as a big hit production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of production | presentation operation | movement, such as a big hit production. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of the control of the hit type including the big hit and the small hit by 2nd Embodiment in a table format. It is a figure which shows the variation time state selection table after probability variation big hit by 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot classification determination table by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end process by 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine. A variation display unit that executes and displays a display result, and when the display result of the variation display unit becomes a specific display result, the gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a gaming machine to be used.

[First embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of hit type control including big hits and small hits in a table format.

  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 openable and closable. 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 (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is 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. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 7.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters of 0 to 9, A, C, and E. . That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to display the numbers and characters (or symbols) of 0 to 9, A, C, and E in a variable manner. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters of 0 to 9, A, C, and E. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers and characters (or symbols) of 0 to 9, A, C, and E.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0-9, A, C, E numbers and letters), but the types are different. Good. The identification information displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be composed of only numbers or symbols, respectively, and other two-digit numbers such as 00 to 99. (Or a two-digit symbol) may be variably displayed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 8b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is displayed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 8a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In the following description, winning in the first start winning opening 13 may be referred to as a first start winning prize, and winning in the second starting winning opening 14 may be referred to as a second start winning prize. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the effect display device 9 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variable display unit. It is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

  While the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol, a reach state may occur. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable area areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  In FIG. 2, the jackpot probability after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state or the small hit for each type of hit in the big hit and the small hit The fluctuation time after the end of the winning gaming state, the number of times of opening (the number of rounds) in the jackpot, and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 16 rounds of jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds of jackpot gaming state are provided. In the small hit, a small hit game state with the same number of times of opening and open time as the two round big hit game state.

  Specifically, in the 16-round big hit game state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in an open state in a predetermined release mode for each round. In the 16-round big hit gaming state, there are a case where it is opened only once in each round, and a case where it is opened only once in a certain round and opened several times in other rounds. . Each round ends when the following end condition is satisfied. For a round that is opened only once in one round, a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, for example) During a period until ten (10) winning balls are generated, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened (including an interval during a round). In addition, in a round that is opened multiple times during one round, if there is no predetermined number of winnings before the final opening of the plurality of rounds ends, the final round of opening ends, Alternatively, if there is a predetermined number of winnings before the final opening of the plurality of times is finished, the processing is finished when the winning is made. When the end condition of each round is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and after a predetermined interval period has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next round, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of such a continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches 16 rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  Further, in the two round big hit game state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in an open state in an open manner which is more disadvantageous to the player than the 16 round big hit game state. In the two-round jackpot gaming state, the game is opened only once in each round. Each round is ended when a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the round, or when a condition for ending the round that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls has occurred is satisfied. The When the end condition of the first round is satisfied, a continuation right is generated. After the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again, the big hit gaming state ends when the end condition of the second round is satisfied.

  In this way, the big hit of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times the opening of the big prize opening is less than 16 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big winning opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and substantially a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for the prize), that is, There is a hit where no balls can be obtained.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the big hit of 16 rounds, the big hit gaming state continues for 16 rounds, but with respect to the opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, a plurality of types of big hits having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided. ing. A plurality of types of 16 round jackpot opening modes will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the “big hit” is controlled to the 16-round or 2-round big hit gaming state, there is a probability that the special gaming state is determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state (the normal gaming state which is not the probability variation state). A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In addition, as a special gaming state, in association with the probability variation state or independently, in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened from the normal state (non-short-time state) It may be controlled. In this way, when the state shifts to the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that an effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In this embodiment, the time-short state includes a plurality of types of time-short states including a standard time-short state and an ultra-short time state in which the variation time is further shortened compared to the standard time-short state. Therefore, in the following description, when simply “time-short state” is indicated, it has a meaning as a general term of the time-short state including both “standard time-short state” and “super-time-short state”.

  In addition, as the special game state, an electronic tuner that facilitates winning to the variable winning ball device 15 by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with or independently of the probability changing state. It may be controlled to the support control state. In addition, the special game state may be controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state in association with the probability change state or independently. In addition to the probability change state, the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state in association with the time reduction state, or may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the time reduction state. is there.

  In the case of this embodiment, when the jackpot game state is ended, when the special game state is controlled to the probability variation state, the case is controlled to the electric chew support control state, and is not controlled to the electric chew support control state. There are cases. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is finished, when the normal state is entered without being controlled to the probability variation state, the control is controlled to the electric chew support control state in which the period is limited by the number of variable displays.

  Also, among the “big hits”, the type (type) of big hits that do not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 16-round or 2-round big hit gaming state is called “normal big hits”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as a big hit of 16 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits including 16R (R is a symbol indicating a round) normal big hits A to C and 16R probability variable big hits A to H are provided. In addition, as a big hit for two rounds, one type of big hit called 2R probability variable big hit is provided. In addition, as the big hit of two rounds, a plurality of types of big hits having different control states after the big hit gaming state may be provided.

  In the 16R normal big hits A to C, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the control to shift to the probability changing state is not performed, the control to shift to the short time state and the electric chew support control state is performed. (100 times) Continues for a period until the earlier condition of the condition until execution or the condition until the next big hit occurs is satisfied. After the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R normal big hits A to C, the short time state is controlled to the standard time short state. Each of the 16R normal jackpots AC has a different opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the jackpot gaming state. Note that the 16R normal jackpots A to C may not be controlled so as to shift to the time-saving state and the electric chew support control state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the 16R probability variation jackpots A to D and F, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric support support control state, and these control states generate the next jackpot. It is a big hit that lasts until. After the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability variable big hits A to D, F, the short time state is controlled to the standard time short state. Each of the 16R probability variable big hits A to D, F has a different opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the big hit gaming state.

  The 16R probability variation big hits E and G are controlled to shift to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the control to shift to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state is not performed. A jackpot that lasts until it occurs. Each of the 16R probability variable big hits E and G has a different opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the big hit gaming state.

  The 16R probability change big hit H is controlled to shift to the probability change state, the time reduction state, and the electric chew support control state after the big hit gaming state ends, and these control states continue for a period until the next big hit occurs. It is a big hit. After the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability variable big hit H, the short time state is controlled to the super short time state in which the average fluctuation time is shorter than the standard time short state.

  As with the 16R probability variable big hit H, the 2R probability variable big hit is controlled after the big hit gaming state is finished, so that the control shifts to the probability changed state, the short time state, and the electric support support control state. It is a big hit that lasts for a period of time until it occurs. After the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hit, the super short time state is controlled as the short time state.

  2R probable big hit is a promising state after the end of the big hit gaming state by opening the big win in a mode with a small number of rounds (2 times) and a very short opening time (opening for 0.5 seconds). When it is informed that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is also referred to as a “sudden probable big hit”. “Suddenly probable big hit” may be referred to by the abbreviation “surprise big hit” or “surprise”. The 2R probability variation big hit is a hit where a prize ball is not substantially obtained since the half-second opening is performed only twice in the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, when the probability variation state is caused by the 16R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit, the first advantageous state advantageous to the player who becomes the probability variation state and the standard time short state, and the first advantageous state than the first advantageous state. There are a probable state that is advantageous to the player and a second advantageous state that is a super-short-time state. In addition, when the probability variation state is entered, there may be a third advantageous state that is the probability variation state but not the time reduction state.

  In addition, the hit where virtually no prize ball is obtained is a big hit of 16 rounds, but the prize ball is substantially obtained because the opening time per round is extremely short, for example, 0.1 seconds. It may not be possible. In addition, as a winning where a prize ball is not substantially obtained, a prize ball is substantially obtained by executing at least one of a small number of rounds or a short opening time per round. Anything that doesn't exist. Specifically, for a big hit (similarly for a small hit) for which a prize ball cannot be obtained, the number of times of opening is 2 and the opening time is 0.5 seconds, the number of times of opening is 2 and the opening time is 30 seconds, or The opening number may be set to 16 times and the opening time may be set to 0.1 seconds.

  Further, in the 16R probability variation big hits A to D, F, H, and the probability variation state and the short time state as special game states in the 2R probability variation big hit, the special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). It may be so-called number-of-times cut-off that can be continued till However, in that case, when the next big hit occurs before the variable display count reaches the predetermined count, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are ended. In other words, in that case, the probability variation state and the short time state over the period until the earlier one of the condition until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times or the condition until the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first Will continue. In such a case, the number of times that the short-time state continues (the number of times the special symbol and the design symbol are changed) may be fixedly set or a plurality of types each time a big hit occurs. May be selected from the number of times (random selection, selection in a predetermined order). Further, the end timing may be different between the probability variation state and the time reduction state. For example, the probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit occurrence, and the short time state may be cut off a number of times, or vice versa. In addition, the probability variation state as the special game state in the 16R probability variation big hits E and G is a so-called number-of-times cut-off that allows the variation display of the special symbol to be continued until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed. It may be.

  In addition, the number of rounds is the same as the big hit, but the number of rounds is the same, such as providing a big hit with an opening pattern with a long opening time and a big hit with an opening pattern with a short opening time. A plurality of patterns with different opening patterns are provided, so that the selection is executed at different selection ratios when the first special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit and when the second special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit. It may be.

  The small hit is a hit in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened with the same number of times and opening time as the 2R probability variable big hit in the gaming state (small hit gaming state) when the small hit is reached. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base state are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state.

  Since the 2R probability variable big hit and the small hit are the same as the number of times and the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, whether the 2R probability variable big hit or the small hit is in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state? Is difficult for the player to recognize. Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state, when a common performance that does not notify that the probability changed state is performed, whether or not it is in the probability changed state. It is difficult for players to recognize. Since such a control state is a state in which the probability variation state is latent, it is referred to as a latent effect state, and control for making such a latent state is referred to as latent effect control. In addition, as the 2R probability variation big hit, after the big hit gaming state is ended, it may be provided that it is not controlled to the short-time state and is not controlled by the electric chew support control. In that case, compared to a small hit where the jackpot probability and the base do not change after the end of the small hit gaming state, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state, It is difficult to distinguish.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a common effect that does not notify that the probability change state is in effect after the end of the big hit gaming state and after the end of the small hit gaming state. Latency control is performed. By performing such latent control, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the player is in a probable state, and to improve the interest of the game. In this embodiment, an example in which a small hit is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small hit may not be provided.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of reserved general symbols, and the normal symbol storage memory indicator 41 lights up the indicator with these four as upper limit values.

  After the 16R normal jackpot A to C, 16R probability variable jackpot A to D, F, H, or after being controlled to the big hit gaming state by 2R probability variable jackpot, as the electric chew support control, the fluctuation time (variation display of the normal symbol) Control that shortens the time from the start to the display result derivation display and derives and displays the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), control that increases the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol) (Probability change control), control for extending the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and control for increasing the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening frequency increase control) are performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such control is that the “base”, which is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball according to the prize for the number of shot balls, Since this state is higher than when the control is not performed, it is referred to as a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Furthermore, the electric chew support control includes a high base by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the open time extension control state, and the open frequency increase control state. You may make it transfer to a state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when the 16R big hit and 2R big hit are obtained except the 16R probability variation big hits E and G, the electric chew support control is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished. Controlled to high base state. The 16R probability variable big hits E and G may be controlled to the standard time short state while the electric chew support control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends.

  As described above, when the electronic chew support control state (high base state) is shifted, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, so that the frequency of occurrence of the start winning to the second start winning port 14 is high. Thus, it becomes difficult for the player's ball to decrease and the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of effective start winnings increases.

  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 ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

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

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, 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 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 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 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

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

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

  Next, an opening mode in the big hit gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a table showing the relationship between the hit type including the big hit and the small hit and the opening mode (opening number and opening time of each round) which is the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. In FIG. 5, the total number of rounds in which a lottery is substantially obtained for each hit type is added. Moreover, FIGS. 6-9 is a timing chart which shows the release mode in the big hit game state of each hit type.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the jackpot gaming state based on “2R probability variation jackpot” (sudden probability variation jackpot), the number of rounds is 2, and the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is 0.5 seconds (FIG. 6). (A)). In the big hit game state, a predetermined number of prize balls will be paid out by winning a game ball at the open big prize opening, but in the 2R probability variable big hit, one open time of the big prize opening is Since it is 0.5 seconds and is extremely short, it is a big hit that a prize ball (out) cannot be obtained. In the small hit gaming state based on “small hit”, the release mode is the same as “2R probability variable big hit”.

  In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit A”, the number of rounds is 16, and the opening time of the big winning opening in each round is 30 seconds (FIG. 6B). In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit A”, since a very short opening time (0.5 seconds) is not set, the total number of rounds in which a prize ball is substantially obtained is 16.

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R normal jackpot A”, the number of rounds is 16, the opening time in the 1st to 11th rounds is 30 seconds, and the opening time in the 12th to 16th rounds is 0.5 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit A”, an extremely short opening time (0.5 seconds) is set for five rounds, so the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is 11 times. .

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R normal jackpot B”, the number of rounds is 16, the opening time in the first to eighth rounds is 30 seconds, and the opening time in the ninth to sixteenth rounds is 0.5 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R normal big hit B”, since the extremely short open time (0.5 seconds) is set for 8 rounds, the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is 8 times. . In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R normal jackpot C”, the number of rounds is 16, the opening time in the first to third rounds is 30 seconds, and the opening time in the fourth to 16th rounds is 0.5 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R normal big hit C”, since the extremely short open time (0.5 seconds) is set for 13 rounds, the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is three times. .

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variable jackpot B”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in the first to eleventh rounds and the thirteenth to sixteenth rounds is 30 seconds. In the twelfth round, the opening time is 5 times in 0.5 seconds and then 1 time in 25 seconds (6 times in total). As shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R probability variable big hit B is the same as the 16R normal big hit A until the middle of the 12th round. Thereafter, when 16R normal big hit A, the big hit gaming state ends, but when 16R probability variable big hit B, the big hit gaming state continues. As described above, the player cannot determine whether the 16R normal big hit A or the 16R probability big hit B (whether or not it is the probability big hit) depending on how the big winning opening is opened. ing. The big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit B” is a combination of a period of extremely short opening time (0.5 seconds) and a long opening time (25 seconds) in the 12th round. In this round, a prize ball is substantially obtained in the part of the long opening time, so the total number of rounds in which the prize ball is substantially obtained is 16 times.

  In this embodiment, the winning prize opening is opened for a short time, such as the period in which the opening time of the 12th to 16th rounds at the 16R normal big hit A and the 12th round at the 16R probability variable big hit B is opened in 0.5 seconds. During the period of the big hit, a big hit effect (specific effect) is executed as an effect of whether or not the big hit gaming state continues. Then, in the big hit effect, when the big hit gaming state ends (in the case of 16R normal big hit), the fact that the big hit gaming state ends is notified (first specific effect), and the big hit gaming state continues ( In the case of 16R probability variable big hit), the fact that the big hit gaming state continues (second specific effect) is notified.

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variable jackpot C”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in the first to eighth rounds and the 10th to 16th rounds is 30 seconds. In the ninth round, the opening time is 8 times in 0.5 seconds and then once in 22 seconds (9 times in total). As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the opening state of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R probability variable big hit C is the same as the 16R normal big hit B until the middle of the ninth round. Thereafter, when 16R normal big hit B, the big hit gaming state ends, but when 16R probability variable big hit C, the big hit gaming state continues. As described above, the player may not be able to determine whether the 16R normal big hit B or the 16R probability variable big hit C (whether or not it is a probable big hit) depending on how the big winning opening is opened. It has become. The big hit effect is executed during the period in which the opening time of the 9th to 16th rounds at 16R normal big hit B and the ninth round at 16R probability big hit C is released in 0.5 seconds. The fact that the gaming state is ended is notified, and if the 16R probability variation big hit C, the big hit gaming state is notified. The big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit C” is a combination of a period of extremely short opening time (0.5 seconds) and a long opening time (22 seconds) in the ninth round. In this round, a prize ball is substantially obtained in the part of the long opening time, so the total number of rounds in which the prize ball is substantially obtained is 16 times.

  In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit D”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in the first to third rounds and the fifth to 16th rounds is 30 seconds. In the fourth round, after opening 13 times in 0.5 seconds, it is released once in 17 seconds (14 times in total). As shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R probability variable big hit D is the same as the 16R normal big hit C until the middle of the fourth round. Thereafter, when 16R normal jackpot C is reached, the jackpot gaming state is terminated, but when 16R probability variable jackpot D is reached, the jackpot gaming state is continued. As described above, the player may not be able to determine whether the 16R normal jackpot C or the 16R probability variation jackpot D (whether or not the probability variation jackpot is true) depending on how the big prize opening is opened. It has become. The big hit effect is executed during the period when the opening time of the 4th to 16th rounds at 16R normal big hit C and the fourth round at 16R probability big hit D is released in 0.5 seconds. The fact that the gaming state is ended is notified, and if the 16R probability variable big hit D, the big hit gaming state is notified. The big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit D” is a combination of a very short opening time (0.5 seconds) and a long opening time (17 seconds) in the fourth round. In this round, a prize ball is substantially obtained in the part of the long opening time, so the total number of rounds in which the prize ball is substantially obtained is 16 times.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variable jackpot E” has 16 rounds, the first to eighth rounds, and the 12th to 16th rounds have an opening time of 30 seconds. The opening time is 0.5 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit E”, since the extremely short opening time (0.5 seconds) is set for three rounds, the total number of rounds in which prize balls can be substantially obtained is 13 times. .

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variable jackpot F”, the number of rounds is 16, the opening time in the first to eighth rounds and the sixteenth round is 30 seconds, and the opening time in the ninth to 15th rounds is 0. .5 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit F”, an extremely short opening time (0.5 seconds) is set for seven rounds, so the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is nine. .

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, both the 16R probability variation big hit E and the 16R probability variation big hit F start the big hit during the ninth round, but the 16R probability variable big hit E starts earlier. It is notified that the big hit gaming state will continue.

  In the jackpot gaming state based on “16R probability variable jackpot G”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in the first to eleventh rounds and the sixteenth round is 30 seconds. In the 12th to 15th rounds, the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the opening time is 5 times. As shown in FIG. 9 (A), in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R probability variation big hit G, the opening mode of the big winning opening is the same as the 16R normal big hit A and 16R probability big hit B until the middle of the 12th round. Thereafter, in the case of 16R probability variable big hit G, after a round with a very short opening time is repeated until the 15th round, the big hit gaming state continues to the 16th round with a long opening time. As described above, the player determines whether the 16R normal big hit A, the 16R probability variable big hit B, or the 16R probability variable big hit G (whether or not it is the probability variable big hit) depending on the manner of opening the big prize opening. You can't do that. In the period in which the opening times of rounds 12 to 15 in 16R probability variable big hit G are released in 0.5 seconds, it is notified that the big hit gaming state continues after the big hit effect is executed. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit G”, the extremely short open time (0.5 seconds) is set for 4 rounds, so the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is 12 times. .

  In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit H”, the number of rounds is 16, and the release time in the first to third rounds and the 16th round is 30 seconds. In the fourth to fifteenth rounds, the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the total opening time is 12 times. As shown in FIG. 9B, the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state based on the 16R probability variation big hit H is the same as the 16R normal big hit C and the 16R probability big hit D until the middle of the fourth round. Thereafter, in the case of 16R normal jackpot H, after a round with a very short opening time is repeated until the 15th round, the jackpot gaming state continues to the 16th round with a long opening time. In this way, the player determines whether the 16R normal big hit C, the 16R probability variable big hit D, or the 16R probability variable big hit H (whether or not it is the probability variable big hit) depending on the manner of opening the big prize opening. You can't do that. It is notified that the big hit game state will continue after the big hit effect is executed during the period of release in 0.5 seconds of the 4th to 15th rounds in the 16R probability variable big hit H. In the big hit gaming state based on “16R probability variable big hit H”, an extremely short open time (0.5 seconds) is set for 12 rounds, so the total number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is four times. .

  The 16R probability variation jackpots A to H described above are the same 16 round probability variation jackpots. However, regarding the control mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first probability variation jackpot advantageous to the player and It can be classified into a second probability variation jackpot that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first probability variation jackpot. For example, 16R probability variation jackpots A to D are jackpots in which the control mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is advantageous in terms of winning for the player, such that the total number of rounds in which a winning ball is substantially obtained is 16. The total number of rounds in which a prize ball is substantially obtained is less than 16 (13 or less), and the control mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is more than the 16R probability variation big hits A to D. This is a disadvantageous jackpot for players in terms of winning a prize. Hereinafter, the 16R probability variation big hits A to D are sometimes referred to as winning advantage wins, and the 16R probability variation big hits E to H are sometimes referred to as winning disadvantageous wins.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the first probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit A to D) advantageous to the player and the second probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit E˜ which is disadvantageous to the player than the big hit). For H), the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit until the predetermined period (first R to 3R, first R to 8R, or first R to 11R) has elapsed from the start of the specific gaming state. Then, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state in the same control mode (open for 30 seconds). Such a round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be opened in the same control manner in the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit has a common round control manner. Called. After the predetermined period has elapsed, the first and second probability variation big hits differ in the manner of release depending on different control modes (only 30-second opening, only 0.5-second opening, or a combination thereof). ), The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to the open state. Thus, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the same control mode for the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit until a predetermined period (a predetermined number of rounds) elapses from the start of the big hit gaming state. Since the player cannot determine which jackpot gaming state is controlled by the state, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding the type of jackpot.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the first probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit A to D) advantageous to the player and the second probability variation big hit more disadvantageous to the player than the first probability variation big hit. With regard to (16R probability variation jackpot E to H), for the following reasons, after the end of the second probability variation jackpot big hit gaming state, at a higher rate than after the end of the first probability variation big hit jackpot gaming state In this case, the probability variation state and the super-short time state are controlled as the second advantageous state. As shown in FIG. 2 described above, when the 16R probability variation big hits A to D belonging to the first probability variation big hit are not controlled to the super-short state, but when the 16R probability variation big hit is H, the control is always made to the super short state. As a result, when the 16R probability variation big hits E to H belonging to the second probability variation big hit are controlled to the super-short state, the 16R probability variation big hits E to H are terminated. It is controlled to a super short time state at a higher rate than after the end.

  As described above, even when the control mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled by the second probability variation big hit which is disadvantageous for the player, after the big hit gaming state of the second probability variation big hit is finished, By controlling the probability change state and the super-short time state which are advantageous to the player at a higher rate than after the end of the big hit game state of 1 probability change big hit, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the game motivation. Thereby, the player's expectation regarding the type of jackpot can be obtained during the jackpot gaming state.

  As the control data for executing the release control in the big hit game state for various jackpots as described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9 and the release mode in the open mode in the small hit game state, an opening pattern data table is provided. Stored in the ROM 54. The data of the release pattern data table includes the number of releases (upper limit number of rounds), release time (open time during each round), round release mode (open mode during each round) , A data indicating an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 including an interval time (inter-round time), and used as data for executing an opening mode as shown in FIG. It is done.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether or not the content of the program is valid, the main process after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 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 (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (initialization of the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit)) (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (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 the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for 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 (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. 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.

  If it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in 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 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric 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 (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, standard time short flag, super short time flag, etc.), and the output state of the output port. An area (output port buffer), a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set, and the like.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to 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 (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. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of 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, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. 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). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (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 initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (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 S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

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

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

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.

  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 (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25).

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

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (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: S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to 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 (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32). For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of 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 ( 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 S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding 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 shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot 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 variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, any of 16R normal jackpot A to C, 16R probability variation jackpot A to H, and 2R probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol For determining jackpot symbols)
(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): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hits in the specific gaming state include a plurality of types of 16R normal big hits A to C, 16R probability variable big hits A to H, and 2R probability variable big hits. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. When determining a variation pattern, first, a variation pattern type is determined using a random number for variation pattern variation pattern type determination (random 2). Then, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In this embodiment, in the case of 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability big hits A to H, a normal reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. And a super-short-time variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type for performing variation display in an extremely short time. In the case of 2R probability variation big hit, the non-reach special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and the reach special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. It is classified. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. In the case of 2R probability variation big hit, it may be classified into a non-reach special variation pattern type, a reach special variation pattern type, and a super short variation pattern type.

  In the case of outliers, a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves normal reach, and a super reach variation that is a variation pattern type that involves super reach. The pattern type is classified into a pattern type and a super-short-time variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that displays variation in an extremely short time. The relationship of the average variation time for the variation patterns of these variation pattern types is: super short variation pattern type <normal variation pattern type <normal reach variation pattern type <super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. The variation time is shortened when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to the predetermined number compared to when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. Control for shortening the variable display time in this way is referred to as hold number reduction control.

  In addition, among the time-short states, when the super-short time state is selected, the rate of selection of a variation pattern with a short variation time is higher than when the standard time-short state is selected.

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

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating (1) the big hit type determination random number and (4) the normal symbol determination random number. Up (1 addition update) is performed. 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. 13 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 (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 13 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 13 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table stored in the ROM 54. The small hit determination tables include a normal (non-probable change) small hit determination table used for a small hit determination in a normal state and a probabilistic change small hit determination table used for a small hit determination in a positive change state. In the normal time small hit determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 13B is set as a small hit determination value, and in the probability change small hit determination table, the right column of FIG. Each numerical value described in is set as a small hit judgment value. The small hit determination is performed by determining whether or not the value extracted from the random R matches the small hit determination value set according to the gaming state. When it is determined that they match, the small hit gaming state is controlled. As shown in FIG. 13 (B), the small hit determination value is set more for the probability change time than for the normal time.

  The numerical values described in FIGS. 13A and 13B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Hereinafter, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value corresponding to the value of the random R may be collectively expressed as a “hit determination value”. Further, the big hit determination and the small hit determination corresponding to the value of the random R may be collectively expressed as “hit determination”.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a jackpot (16R normal jackpot A to C, 16R probability variable jackpot A to H, or 2R probability jackpot) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 13A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, 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.

  14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 14 shows a case where a reserved memory (also referred to as a first reserved memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 is used (that is, when a variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is the 1st special symbol big hit type judgment table (for the 1st special symbol) used when determining the big hit type. Further, FIG. 15 shows a big hit using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is the 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table (for 2nd special symbol) used when determining a classification.

  FIG. 15A shows a second normal time used when it is determined that a big hit is made in the normal state which is a non-time-short state in the second special symbol big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol). It is a special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 15B is a standard short time second special symbol big hit type determination table used when it is determined that a big hit is made in the standard time short state in the second special symbol big hit type determination table. FIG. 15C is a second super-short time special symbol big hit type determination table used when it is decided to make a big hit in the super-short time state in the second special symbol big hit type determination table.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 14 and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIGS. 15A to 15C are used when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on a random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type, the big hit type is set to “16R normal big hit A”, “16R normal big hit B”, “16R normal big hit C”, “16R exact big hit A”, “16R right big change” "Big hit B", "16R positive change big hit C", "16R positive change big hit D", "16R positive change big hit E", "16R positive change big hit F", "16R positive change big hit G", "16R positive change big hit H", "2R positive change big hit" And a table referred to for determining a jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 14 and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIGS. 15A to 15C are numerical values to be compared with a random value of “16R”. "Normal big hit A", "16R normal big hit B", "16R normal big hit C", "16R exact variation big hit A", "16R exact variation big hit B", "16R exact variation big hit C", "16R exact variation big hit D", "16R accurate variation Determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to the big hit E, 16R probability variation big hit F, 16R probability variation big hit G, 16R probability variation big hit H, and 2R probability variation big hit are set. Similarly, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The determination value corresponding to “16R normal jackpot A” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “0” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R normal jackpot B” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “1” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R normal jackpot C” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “2” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit A” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the big special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit B” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “4” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit C” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “5” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit D” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “6” of the big special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit E” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit F” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “8” of the big special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit G” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “9” of the big special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “16R probability variation big hit H” is also set as a determination value corresponding to “A” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “2R probability variable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “C” of the big special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As described above, in each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 14 and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 15A to 15C, a plurality of determination values for one jackpot symbol. Are associated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one determination value may be associated with one jackpot symbol. For example, if there are 100 symbols from “00” to “99”, for example, the big hit symbol “00” corresponds to the big hit symbol “00”, and the big hit symbol “99” is a big hit. The 100 jackpot type determination values “00” to “99” correspond one-to-one to the 100 jackpot symbols “00” to “99”, such that the type determination value “99” corresponds. You may do it.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 14 and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 15A to 15C, data is set in the following relationship.

  When the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 14 and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIGS. 15A to 15C are compared, the numbers in FIGS. 15A to 15C are compared. The ratio of the 2 special symbol big hit type determination table is determined to be 16R big hit (16R normal big hit and 16R probability variable big hit) is higher than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. Thereby, the variable display of the second special symbol can perform the variable display which is advantageous for the player in that it is easier to acquire more prize balls than the variable display of the first special symbol. The reason for this is that the 16R jackpot is set in such a way that in the jackpot gaming state, the open state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set so that more winning balls can be obtained than in the 2R jackpot, so there are more winning balls. This is because it is a big hit. In other words, since the 2R big hit is constituted by the hit where the prize ball is not substantially obtained, the 16R big hit can obtain more prize balls than the 2R big hit.

  Also, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 15A to 15C is determined to be 16R probability variable jackpot of 16R jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. The ratio is high. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher ratio of 16R probability variation big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. The first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher ratio determined for the 16R probability variable jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 14 is more likely to have a 16R probability variation as a 16R probability variation jackpot in which the variation time is not shortened than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIGS. The ratio determined to jackpot E, G is high. As a result, the variation display of the first special symbol is higher than the variation display of the second special symbol in that the variation time is not shortened (non-time-short state) when the 16R probability variation big hit is achieved.

  Conversely, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIGS. 15A to 15C is a 16R probability variable jackpot with a shorter variation time than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. The ratio determined to 16R probability variation big hit AD, F, H is high. Thus, when the variation display of the second special symbol is 16R probability variation big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation time is shortened after the big hit gaming state (short time state) The ratio becomes higher.

  Further, in the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 14, the selection ratio for 16R probability variable big hit is set in relation of 16R probability variable big hit A to D (winning winning winning)> 16R probability changing big hit E to H (winning winning odds). Has been.

  In addition, in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIGS. 15A to 15C, as in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, the selection ratio for the 16R probability variable jackpot is 16R probability variable jackpot A to D (winning). Advantageous win)> 16R probability variation big hit E ~ H (winning disadvantage per win) is set. Specifically, in the normal second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 15A, the selection ratio for 16R probability variation big hit is 16R probability variation big hit A to D (winning winning hit)> 16R probability variation big hit E to H (winning) It is set in relation to disadvantageous hits). In addition, in the standard short time second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 15B, the selection ratio for 16R probability variation big hit is not selected from 16R probability variation big hit B to D (winning winning hit), and 16R probability variation big hit A ( (Winning win / win)> 16R Probable big hit F, H (winning win / win) In addition, in the ultra-short time second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 15C, 16R probability variation big hits B to D (winning winning hits) are not selected, and 16R probability changing big hit A (winning winning hits)> 16R probability changing big hit. It is set in relation to H (winning disadvantage). 15A to 15C based on the selection ratio of 16R probability variation big hits A to D (winning winning hits) and 16R probability changing big hits E to H (winning disadvantageous wins) in FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (C). In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, a relationship of 16R probability variable jackpot A (winning advantageous hit)> 16R probability varying jackpot F, H (winning disadvantageous hit) is set.

  15 (A) to 15 (C), the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 15 (B) is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of standard time shortening, and the super short time of FIG. 15 (C). The second special symbol big hit type determination table is shorter than the normal second special symbol big hit type determination table of (A) (16R normal big hit A to C, 16R probability variable big hit A to D, Since the ratio of selecting F and H is high, the ratio of selecting the short time state (including the standard time short state and the super short time state) in which the variation time is shortened is set high. Because the ratio of the 2R special symbol big hit type determination table for the time reduction is higher than the standard special time 2nd special symbol big hit type determination table of (B), the rate of selection of the 16R probability variable big hit H that becomes the ultra-short state is higher. Super short-time state is selected Proportion of is set high.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), when the 16R accuracy variation big hit in the normal state or the standard time short state, the 16R probability variation big hit A to D, F which becomes the standard time short state and the 16R probability variation big hit which becomes the super time short state. As shown in FIG. 15C, when the 16R probability variation big hit in the super time-short state is determined, the 16R probability variation big hit H that becomes the super time short state is determined at a high rate. Accordingly, when it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit is made in the super short time state, the ratio of being controlled to the super time short state is higher than when the 16R probability variation big hit is made in the normal state or the standard time short state. As a result, the ratio of control to the super-short state changes after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit according to the gaming state when it is decided to control the 16R probability variation big hit, so that the transition of the gaming state is diversified. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), the ratio of determining the 16R probability variation big hit H that becomes the ultra-short time state is the normal state when it is determined to be 16R probability variation big hit in the standard time short state. It is higher than when it is determined that it is 16R probability variation big hit. Therefore, when it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit is determined in the standard time short state, the ratio of controlling to the super time short state is higher than when the 16R probability variable big hit is determined in the normal state. As a result, the ratio of control to the super-short state after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit further changes according to the gaming state when it is decided to control the 16R probability variation big hit, thus further diversifying the transition of the gaming state It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in each of the standard short time second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 15B and the super short time second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 15C, the variation time is shortened. The ratio at which the short time state (including the standard short time state and the super short time state) is selected is set higher than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 14, and 16R probability variable big hit E, G <16R probability big hit F < Because of the relationship of 16R probability variation big hit H, these three types of 16 probability variation big hits may be set to be selectable. In that case, as described above, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of the super-short time short time of FIG. 15 (C) is more than the second special symbol big hit type determination table of the standard time short time of FIG. 15 (B). Therefore, it is necessary to set a high ratio for selecting the super short time state.

  In addition, as the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, the determination table of FIGS. 15B and 15C is not provided, and only the determination table of FIG. 15A is provided as the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, Regardless of the gaming state such as the short time state, the determination table of FIG. 15A may be used. Even in such a case, for the following reasons, when it is determined that a winning disadvantageous hit such as 16R probability variation big hits E to H in the ultra-short time state is 16R probability variation big hit E˜ in other states. The ratio of being controlled to the super-short time state is higher than when the winning disadvantage per win is determined as H.

  In the high base state in which the electric chew support control is performed, the first special symbol is based on the fact that the frequency of winning the second start winning port 14 with respect to the first starting winning port 13 is extremely high. 2 The frequency at which the special symbol variation display is executed becomes extremely high. The determination table of FIG. 15A used as the second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of 16R probability variable jackpot H selection than the determination table of FIG. 14 used as the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. . As a result, when it is determined that the winning adverse hit such as 16R probability variable big hit E to H in the short-time state is higher than the winning adverse hit like 16R probability variable big hit E to H in the normal state. The rate of controlling to the short-time state is high. Therefore, when it is determined that the winning disadvantage is a 16R probability variation big hit E to H in the super short time state, the winning disadvantage per hit such as a 16R probability variation big hit E to H is set in the other state. The ratio of being controlled to the super-short state is high.

  Further, as the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, as shown in FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C, the state of variation time as a gaming state when it is determined to be a jackpot (usually normal) The determination table may be provided separately for each state, standard time short state, and super short time state.

  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 FIG. 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that 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 displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C0E (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that it is determined to be out of place. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R normal big hit A is determined. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R normal big hit B is determined. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R normal jackpot C is determined. Command 8C05 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R probability variation big hit A is determined. Command 8C06 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the 16R probability variation big hit B is determined. Command 8C07 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R probability variation big hit C is determined. Command 8C08 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R probability variation big hit D is determined. Command 8C09 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 16R probability variation big hit E is determined. The command 8C0A (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the 16R probability variation big hit F is determined. The command 8C0B (H) is an effect control command for designating that the 16R probability variation big hit G is determined. The command 8C0C (H) is an effect control command for designating that the 16R probability variation big hit H is determined. Command 8C0D (H) is an effect control command for designating that the 2R probability variation is determined. Command 8C0E (H) is an effect control command for designating that a small hit is determined.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation 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 the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) 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 effect symbol variation display (variation) and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 to A00C (H) are effect control commands (hit hit start designation command) for designating the start of the big hit game. The jackpot start designation command includes a plurality of (12) commands such as a jackpot start 1 designation command to a jackpot start 12 designation command according to the type of jackpot.

  The jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R normal jackpot A is designated. The jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R normal jackpot B is designated. The jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R normal jackpot C is designated. The jackpot start 4 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variable jackpot A is designated. The big hit start 5 designation command is transmitted when the start of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability variable big hit B is designated. The jackpot start 6 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variable jackpot C is designated. The jackpot start 7 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variable jackpot D is designated. The jackpot start 8 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variable jackpot E is designated. The jackpot start 9 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variable jackpot F is designated. The jackpot start 10 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variable jackpot G is designated. The jackpot start 11 designation command is transmitted when the start of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variable jackpot H is designated. The jackpot start 12 designation command is transmitted when designating the start of the jackpot gaming state of 2R probability variable jackpot. The command A00D is an effect control command (small hit start specifying command) that specifies the start of a small hit game.

  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 (a jackpot end 1 designation command) that designates the end of the big hit game of the 16R normal jackpot A. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for designating the end of 16R normal jackpot B (a jackpot end 2 designation command). The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 3 designation command) for designating the end of the 16R normal jackpot C. The command A304 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 4 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game of the 16R probability variable jackpot A. The command A305 (H) is an effect control command (a big hit end 5 designation command) for designating the end of the big hit game of the 16R probability variable big hit B. Command A 306 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 6 designation command) that designates the end of the big hit game of 16R probability variation jackpot C. Command A307 (H) is an effect control command (special jackpot end 7 designation command) for designating the end of the big hit game of 16R probability variable big hit D. The command A308 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 8 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game of the 16R probability variable jackpot E. The command A309 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 9 designation command) for designating the end of the big hit game of the 16R probability variable big hit F. The command A30A (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 10 designation command) that designates the end of the big hit game of the 16R probability variation big hit G. The command A30B (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 11 designation command) that designates the end of the big hit game of the 16R probability variable big hit H. The command A30C (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 12 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game for the 2R probability variation jackpot. The command A30D (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) that specifies the end of the small hit game and specifies that the small hit game has been reached.

  Command A 401 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first prize, in which the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for the first start prize opening 13, that is, the first start prize. ). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a start prize, that is, a second start prize, in which the second special symbol variation display is performed for the second start prize opening 14, ).

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state (a state other than the probability variation state and the short time state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (standard time short state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the short time standard time. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (super-short time state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a super-short time state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  With such an effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 is informed of which state or combination of states among the normal state, the standard time short state, the super-short time state, and the probability change state. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can perform various effects such as image display according to the normal state, the standard time short state, the super time short state, and the probability variation state. In addition, as the production control command for designating the short-time state, the standard time-short state and the super-short-time state are not individually indicated by the production control command, but indicate that the standard time-short state and the super-short-time state are in the short-time state. A comprehensive time-saving command may be transmitted.

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

  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.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 on the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 16, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as a variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. The effect display device 9 that can be used in common with the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces an effect with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts, it is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31.

  As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first winning opening 13 (starting first) When the start winning) has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is made. When (second start winning) has occurred (S311), start port switch passing processing is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the special symbol in the reserved storage buffer (the first reservation storage buffer or the second reservation storage buffer in FIG. 20) corresponding to the special symbol that starts the variation display. Confirm the number of stored numerical data (number of pending storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the hold storage number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of jackpot, the jackpot type is determined. In addition, when it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit (whether it is a loss). In case of big hit, set big hit flag. If it is a small hit, the small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (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 (variation display time: the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stopped display)) is the variation time of the special symbol variation display. 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 corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (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 corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (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 S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S304. Update to the corresponding value (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. When the big hit gaming state is a probable change state and the probability change flag is set, the probability change flag is reset (reset regardless of whether the big hit is a promiscuous big hit that is probable. ) Further, when the termination condition of the time reduction state is satisfied, the time reduction flag (standard time reduction flag, super time reduction flag) is reset.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open the big winning opening according to the opening pattern as described above according to the type of the big hit. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round. However, 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 open process (S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, 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 S305. When all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S307 (7 in this example).

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

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big prize opening according to the small hit opening pattern as described above. 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, a time for opening the special winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S309 (9 in this example).

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 20, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a random number for variation pattern type determination ( Random 2) and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are stored.

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. It should be noted that the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (when starting winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S215).

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

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S215. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (see S211).

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223).

  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 (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S225) and ends the process.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of S213-S215 and the process of S223-S225 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, data indicating “second” is set, and a common storage routine (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) is selected or started according to the set data in the common routine A winning designation command (first starting winning designation command or second starting winning designation command) is selected.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 26, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 21 to FIG. 26 are diagrams showing the data tables used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  As the variation pattern table, the ROM 54 stores a first determination table when the normal state is shifted, a second determination table when the normal state is shifted, a first determination table when the standard short state is shifted, a second determination table when the standard short state is shifted, and a short standard time state. 3rd determination table at the time of failure, 1st determination table at the time of departure from the super-short state, 2nd determination table at the time of departure from the ultra-short state, 3rd determination table at the time of departure from the ultra-short time state, determination table at the normal state 16R big hit time, 16R big hit at the standard time short state Hour determination table, super short state 16R big hit judgment table, normal state 2R big hit judgment table, standard time short state 2R big hit judgment table, super short state 2R big hit judgment table, normal state small hit judgment table, standard short time judgment table Small hit judgment table and super short state small hit judgment table are stored And selectively used according to the playing state.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a first determination table when the normal state is off and a second determination table when the normal state is off. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a first determination table when the standard time short state is shifted, a second determination table when the standard short time state is shifted, and a third determination table when the standard short time state is shifted. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a first determination table when a super-short state is shifted, a second determination table when a super-short state is shifted, and a third determination table when a super-short state is shifted. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal state 16R big hit determination table, a standard time short state 16R big hit determination table, and an ultra-short state 16R big hit determination table. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal state 2R big hit determination table, a standard time short state 2R big hit determination table, and a super-short state 2R big hit determination table. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal state small hitting time determination table, a standard time short state small hitting time determination table, and an ultra-short state small hitting time determination table.

  Each determination table of FIGS. 21 to 26 is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to select and determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 21 to 26 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation indicating the relationship between the random 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the variation pattern column in each table in FIGS. 21 to 26, the variation time when the variation display of each variation pattern is performed is indicated in parentheses in the variation pattern column.

“Normal fluctuation” indicates a non-reach fluctuation pattern (10 seconds) that does not result in reach.
“Normal reach” indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach. “First normal reach” (20 seconds) and “second normal reach” (20 seconds) have different backgrounds during variable display.

  “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special background image is displayed when the reach state is reached. The “first super reach” (30 seconds) is a variation pattern of the super reach that performs the reach effect using the first special background image. The “second super reach” (30 seconds) is a change pattern of the super reach that performs the reach effect using the second special background image. “Third super reach” (30 seconds) is a super reach variation pattern for performing a reach effect using a third special background image.

  “Normal fluctuation” (10 seconds) is a variation pattern type of normal reach such as “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”, and super reach such as “first super reach” to “third super reach”. The variation time is shorter than the variation pattern type. In addition, “first normal reach” and “second normal reach” have a shorter variation time than “first super reach” to “third super reach”.

  “Super short fluctuation” (1 second) is a super short fluctuation pattern in which fluctuation display is performed with a very short fluctuation time such as 1 second, and the fluctuation time is shorter than any other fluctuation pattern. Since the fluctuation display of “Super-short-time fluctuation” is extremely short, for example, as a variation aspect of the production symbol, the variation of the manner in which the stop symbol of the production symbol is instantly displayed on the spot is performed. As a variation mode, a reach effect (a reach effect as performed with a variation pattern that reaches) is not performed.

  "First non-reach special" (10 seconds, 6 seconds, or 3 seconds) and "Second non-reach special" (10 seconds, 6 seconds, or 3 seconds) are non-reach special fluctuations for 2 rounds It is a variation pattern included in the pattern type and has a variation time shorter than that of “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”. In addition, “first reach special” (15 seconds, 10 seconds, or 5 seconds), “second reach special” (15 seconds, 10 seconds, or 5 seconds), and “third reach special” (15 Second, 10 seconds, or 5 seconds) is a variation pattern included in the reach variation pattern type for 2R probability variation big hit. For example, the variation time is compared with “first super reach” to “third super reach”. short. Each of the “first non-reach special” and the “second non-reach special” is a special variation pattern that displays a chance pattern as a combination of 2R jackpot symbols without displaying a combination of reach symbols during variation display. It is. Each of the “first reach special”, “second reach special”, and “third reach special” displays the combination of reach symbols once during the variable display, and finally the 2R is obtained by replacing the symbols. It is a special variation pattern that displays a chance as a combination of jackpot symbols.

  Further, the “first non-reach special” and the “second non-reach special” have a shorter variation time than the “first reach special”, the “second reach special”, and the “third reach special”.

  It should be noted that the variation pattern for the two round big hits and the variation pattern for the small hits may use a variation pattern common to the variation patterns of the big hit types other than the two round big hits and the small hits. Differences in production between “first normal reach” and “second normal reach”, differences in production between “first super reach”, “second super reach” and “third super reach”, “first non-reach” Differences in performance between "Special" and "Second non-reach special", and differences in performance between "First reach special", "Second reach special" and "Third reach special" The background at the time may be different, but the background at the time of the variable display is not different. For example, the character displayed at the time of the variable display is different, or the pattern variation mode at the time of the variable display (for example, It is sufficient that the player can recognize that the display is changed in some way, such as one having a different (change direction). Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “16R big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display becomes a display result of “16R big hit”. “2R big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is a display result of “2R big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “first super reach deviation” is indicated by the fluctuation pattern command as “first super reach fluctuation pattern resulting in a loss display result”.

  In the tables of FIGS. 21 to 26, the fields described as “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” include a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 21 (a) as an example, each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach” includes a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, when the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches any numerical value in the numerical range of 230 to 251, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”. Further, taking FIG. 23C as an example, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are allocated to the variation pattern type such as “super short time”. In addition, taking FIG. 25A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1 to 251) are a plurality of numerical values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “non-reach special” and “reach special”. They are allocated in ranges.

  In each of the tables of FIGS. 21 to 26, the columns described as “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern” are the variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern”. It is a column which shows. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 21A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “normal reach” are “first normal reach miss” and “second normal reach miss”. All values of random 3 (0 to 99) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super-reach” is set, “first super-reach out”, “second super-reach out”, according to the random 3 value extracted at a predetermined timing, And the variation pattern is selected and determined from “out of third super reach”.

  In the normal state that does not correspond to the short time state including the standard time short state and the super short time state, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is out of order, for the special symbol for starting the fluctuation display, if the number of reserved memories at the time of the fluctuation pattern determination is 0 or 1, the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state of FIG. If the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3, the second determination table at the time of deviating from the normal state in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), when it is determined to be shifted in the normal state, the number of reserved memories when determining the variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation display is 2 or 3. When compared to when the number of reserved memories at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1, the percentage determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation) is high, and reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) The data is set in the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state and the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state. As a result, in the normal state, the rate of selection of a variation pattern with a short variation display is increased based on the increase in the number of reserved memories. Done.

  In the standard short time state, which is the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability variable big hits A to D, F, in order to determine the fluctuation pattern, the determination table is as follows: select.

  In the standard short time state, when the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol is off, the standard judgment short time state in FIG. 22 (a) is selected regardless of the first reserved memory number when the fluctuation pattern is determined. To do.

  In the first determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 22A, the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) as compared with the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. The data is set so that the ratio determined by reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is high. As a result, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is lost in the standard time short state, the fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state is selected. Since the ratio is high, fluctuation display is performed with an average longer fluctuation time than when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state. In addition, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the standard time short state, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is not set high based on the increase in the number of reserved memories. Yes.

  In this way, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is off in the standard time short state, there is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time longer than that when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state. The reason why the ratio to be selected is increased is as follows. Regarding the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, in the standard time short state, the fluctuation display by the second special symbol held and stored has a high rate of selecting a short fluctuation time, and is therefore digested too early. There are times when the special symbols change display. Even in such a case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol becomes very long, so the fluctuation display of the normal symbol during that time (the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 36 in the electric chew support state). When the display result is successful and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, the second reserved memory is likely to be generated, and therefore, the first special symbol based on the rarely generated first reserved memory information is displayed. Even if it is done, it becomes possible to prevent the said fluctuation | variation display from being performed frequently. As described above, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is lost in the standard time short state, the fluctuation time is longer than when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state. Even if the rate at which the variation pattern is selected is high, the second special symbol having a high rate at which the short variation time is selected is displayed in a variably manner in the standard time short state, so the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The average variation time of the entire special symbol combined with the above will be shorter than the average variation time in the normal state.

  In the standard short time state, when the variation display result is out of the second special symbol, if the second reserved storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the standard short time state in FIG. If the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3, the third determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state of FIG. .

  In the second judgment table of the standard short-time state deviation shown in FIG. 22B, the normal state of FIG. 21A selected when the second reserved storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state. Compared to the time of the first determination table, the ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is low. Data is set. Furthermore, the variation time of the normal variation is shorter in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal time state in FIG. 22B than in the first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. As a result, when the hold number reduction control is not performed when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is off, the fluctuation display performed in the standard time short state is longer than the fluctuation display performed in the normal state. Since the ratio of selecting the short variation pattern is high, the variation display is performed with a variation time shorter on average than that in the normal state.

  As shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, when it is determined that the second special symbol is out of the standard time short state, the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3. In this case, the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation) is higher than when the second reserved memory number at the time of fluctuation pattern determination is 0, and reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) 22B and 22C, data is set in the second determination table when the standard time short state is shifted and the third determination table when the standard time short state is shifted. As a result, when the second special symbol is in the standard time short state, the rate of selection of a variation pattern with a short variation display is increased based on the increase in the number of second reserved memories. The hold number shortening control is performed to reduce the fluctuation time.

  In the third determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 22 (c), the normal state in FIG. 21 (b) selected when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3 in the normal state. Compared to the time of the second determination table, the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation) is high, and the ratio determined as reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is low. Data is set. Furthermore, the variation time of the normal variation is shorter in the third determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 22C than in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. As a result, when the hold number reduction control is performed when the variation display of the second special symbol is off, the variation display performed in the standard time short state is shorter than the variation display performed in the normal state. Since the rate at which the variation pattern is selected is high, variation display is performed in a relatively short variation time.

  When FIG. 21 is compared with FIG. 22, the ratio determined in the normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is higher in the standard time short state than in the normal state, and the reach fluctuation (normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation). The data is set so that the ratio determined to include is low. Further, in the short standard time state, the variation time of the normal variation of the second special symbol in which the variation display is mainly performed in the short standard time state is set to be shorter than that in the normal state. As a result, in the standard time short state, the rate of selection of a variation pattern with a short variation display is higher than that in the normal state, so the time is short when the variation time is shorter than in the normal state.

  In the super short time state, which is a short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability variable big hit and 2R probability variable big hit, a determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern.

  When the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol is lost in the super-short state, the first determination table for the super-short state in FIG. 23 (a) is selected regardless of the first reserved memory number when the fluctuation pattern is determined. To do.

  In the first determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state in FIG. 23A, the ratio determined as normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) as compared to the case of the first determination table at deviation from the normal state in FIG. The data is set so that the ratio determined by reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is high. As a result, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is lost in the ultra-short state, a fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation display is selected than when the first reserved memory number when determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state. Since the ratio is high, fluctuation display is performed with an average longer fluctuation time than when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state. In addition, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the super short time state, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern with the short fluctuation display is set not to increase based on the increase in the number of reserved memories. Yes.

  In this way, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is out of place in the ultra-short time state, there is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time longer than that in the normal state when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1. The reason why the ratio to be selected is increased is as follows. As for the variation display of the first special symbol, in the super-short time state, the variation display by the second special symbol stored and stored is highly digested too early because the ratio of the short variation time being selected is high. There are times when the special symbols change display. Even in such a case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol becomes very long, so the fluctuation display of the normal symbol during that time (the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 36 in the electric chew support state). When the display result is successful and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, the second reserved memory is likely to be generated, and therefore, the first special symbol based on the rarely generated first reserved memory information is displayed. Even if it is done, it becomes possible to prevent the said fluctuation | variation display from being performed frequently. As described above, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is lost in the ultra-short time state, the fluctuation time is longer than when the first reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 or 1 in the normal state. Even if the rate at which the variation pattern is selected is high, the second special symbol having a high rate at which the short variation time is selected is displayed in a variable manner in the super-short time state, so the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The average variation time of the entire special symbol combined with the above will be shorter than the average variation time in the normal state.

  Note that, for the first determination table in the super-short state state of FIG. 23A, a variation pattern in which the variation time is fixed to a fixed time of about 30 seconds is always selected regardless of the variation pattern type. Also good. With regard to the first determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state in FIG. 23A, at least a fluctuation display is performed with an average longer fluctuation time than when the first reserved memory number at the time of fluctuation pattern determination is 0 in the normal state. The variation pattern to be performed may be selected.

  In the ultra-short time state, when the variation display result for the second special symbol is lost, if the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the super-short state in FIG. If the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3, the third determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state of FIG.

  In the second determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state in FIG. 23B, the second short-time state at the time of deviation in FIG. Compared with the judgment table, data is set so that the ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach fluctuation) is low and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) is high. Yes. Thus, when the second reserved symbol number when the second special symbol variation pattern is determined is 0, when the variation display of the second special symbol is off, the variation display performed in the super-short state is more Since the variation pattern having a longer variation time than the variation display performed in the standard time short state is high, the variation display is performed with a long variation time on average as compared with the standard time short state.

  In this way, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is lost in the super-short time state, a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern is 0 in the standard time-short state is selected. The reason for increasing the ratio of being generated is as follows. In the super-short-time state, the second special symbol is selected once when the variation pattern of the ultra-short-time variation is extremely short when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3. Since the change display ends in an extremely early stage, the second reserved storage information is digested very early. Even in such a case, when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the variation time determined when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0 in the short time standard time state By selecting the long time variation pattern, the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol in the super-short time state is promoted when the number of the stored storage information becomes a predetermined number or more. When the number is less than the predetermined number, execution becomes difficult to be promoted. When the variation time becomes longer, the normal symbol variation display (in the electric chew support state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 36) is performed, and the display result is hit, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Since the second reserved memory is likely to occur due to the release of the first special symbol, the first special symbol based on the first reserved memory information that rarely occurs in the extremely short time state because the variable display by the second special symbol is digested too early. Can be prevented from being executed frequently. As described above, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is lost in the super-short time state, when the second reserved memory number is 0, there is a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than in the standard time-short state. Even if the selected ratio is increased, in the ultra-short time state, the extremely short variation time is selected when the second reserved memory number is any one of 1 to 3, so the average variation time is the standard time shortening. The average variation time in the state is shortened. Note that the ultra-short time state when the hold number reduction control is not performed is not limited to enabling selection of a very short fluctuation pattern of ultra-short time variation such as 1 second, but it is possible to select an ultra-short time state such as 10 seconds. The variation time may be made shorter than the variation time in the standard time short state by fixedly determining a variation pattern having a variation time longer than the variation pattern of variation.

  In addition, about the 2nd determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state in FIG. 22B and the second determination table at the time of deviation from the super short time state in FIG. The variation time of the pattern may be set so as to be shorter than the variation time of the normal variation pattern in the second determination table when the state is out of the super-short state. For example, such a relationship may be realized by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation pattern in the second determination table at the time of deviation from the standard time short state to less than 5 seconds. Such a relationship may be realized by making the pattern variation time longer than 5 seconds.

  In addition, for the second determination table in the super-short state state of FIG. 23B, reach fluctuation patterns such as “normal reach” and “super reach” are not selected, but only “normal fluctuation” change patterns are selected. You may be made to do. In addition, for the second determination table at the time of the super-short state deviation shown in FIG. 23B, a variation pattern of super-short variation (1 second) is always selected instead of the variation pattern of “normal variation”. Good. Further, in the second determination table at the time of the super-short-time state deviation in FIG. 23B, data is not set such that the ratio of selecting a short variation time is low, but a long variation time is selected. The data may be set so that the ratio becomes high.

  In the third determination table at the time of the super-short-time state deviation in FIG. 23C, when it is determined that the variation display result for the second special symbol is out of the super-short-time state, the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern Is any one of 1 to 3, the ultra-short variation pattern (1 second) for displaying the variation in an extremely short variation time is determined as compared with the case where the second reserved memory number when determining the variation pattern is 0. As described above, data is set in the third determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short-time state in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 23B and 23C, when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 1 to 3, when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 0. Since only the ultra-short variation pattern having a variation time shorter than any of the selected variation patterns is determined, in the ultra-short state, there is a variation pattern with a short variation display based on the increase in the second reserved memory number. Since the selected ratio becomes high, the variation time is shortened to a very short time according to the second reserved storage number.

  In the third determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state in FIG. 23 (c), the normal state in FIG. 21 (b) selected when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3 in the normal state. The second determination table and the third determination at the time of deviation from the standard time short state of FIG. 22C selected when the second reserved storage number at the time of determining the variation pattern is any one of 1 to 3 in the standard time short state. Compared to the case of the table, data is stored in the third determination table at the time of deviation from the super-short state in FIG. 23 (c) so that only the super-short-time variation pattern (one second) for displaying the variation in an extremely short variation time is determined. Is set. Thus, when the hold number reduction control is performed when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is out of place, the fluctuation display performed in the super-short time state is more than the fluctuation display performed in the normal state and the standard time short state. Since the variation pattern with a very short variation time is selected, the variation display is performed in a very short variation time as compared with the normal state and the standard time short state.

  In the short time state such as the standard time short state and the super short time state, the electric start support control is performed, so that the frequency of winning the second start winning port 14 with respect to the first start winning port 13 is extremely high. Therefore, the frequency at which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with respect to the first special symbol becomes extremely high. Thus, in the short time state, the variation time of the second special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the average variation time of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol as a whole. It greatly affects the length. Furthermore, in such a short time state, since the ratio of the game balls entering the second start winning opening 14 is much higher than the first starting winning opening 13, the time when the change pattern is determined is the time when the change pattern is determined. The number of cases where the second reserved memory number is 1 or more is particularly large. Also, in the super-short state, since the variation pattern determined when the second reserved memory number is 1 or more is all “super-short variation” for 1 second, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are selected. The average fluctuation time of the whole fluctuation display becomes extremely short as compared with the normal state and the standard time short state.

  Note that, for example, in the standard time reduction state, the hold number reduction control is performed when the number of reserved storage when the display result is determined is two (first threshold) or more, and in the super time reduction state, the hold when the display result is determined is held. The threshold for the number of reserved memories for which the control for shortening the number of holds is performed in the standard time short state and the ultra-short time state, such as the control for shortening the number of holds is performed when the number of memories is 1 (second threshold) or more. May be different. In addition, for example, in the normal state, the holding number reduction control is performed when the number of reserved memories when the display result is determined is 3 or more, and in the standard time short state, the number of reserved memories when the display result is determined is 2 or more. In the super-short time state, the hold number reduction control is performed when the display storage result is determined to be 1 or more (second threshold value). The threshold for the number of reserved storages for which the number-of-holds reduction control is performed may be different between the normal state, the standard time short state, and the super-short time state.

  When the variation pattern at the time of deviation is selected using the variation pattern table as described above, the following state is obtained. For example, when the 2R probability variable big hit or 16R probability variable big hit has become a probable state after the big hit gaming state of the winning disadvantage per win, compared to when the 16R positive variable big hit becomes the probable state after the big hit gaming state of the winning advantageous hit Even in the same probability changing state, as shown in the opening mode of FIG. 5, the advantage (opening time and the number of times of opening) of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the open state in the big hit gaming state is low. The player may be disappointed in that the number of game balls that can be acquired in the gaming state is small.

  However, as shown in the table of FIG. 23, in the super-short state when the probability change state is reached after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 2R probability variation big hit or 16R probability variation big hit, the winning advantage of the 16R probability variation big winning Since the change time is shortened by determining a short change time at a high rate compared with the standard short time state when the probability change state is reached after the end of the big hit game state per hit, the next big hit is generated early. Therefore, the disappointment felt by the player can be reduced.

  The probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 16R probability variation jackpot and the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit are shorter in the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit. The ratio of selecting the variation time (variation pattern) may be set differently, such as increasing the ratio of selecting the variation pattern. In such a case, in addition to the ultra-short state in the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit, even in the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state for the 2R probability variation big hit, the big hit gaming state for the 16R probability variation big hit Since the fluctuation time is shortened compared to the short-time state when it becomes a probabilistic state after, the next big hit can be generated much earlier, thereby further reducing the disappointment felt by the player be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, the second special symbol is more likely to be selected as a big hit of 16 rounds than the first special symbol. Furthermore, in the probability variation state, since the rate at which the electric chew support control is performed is high, the second special symbol is more likely to be displayed in a variable manner than the first special symbol. For this reason, the probability variation state is an opportunity for the player to easily aim for a big hit of 16 rounds with respect to the second special symbol. Therefore, when the 2R probability variation big hit is a result of the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation state, it becomes a probability variation state, but there is a risk of disappointment in terms of the number of game balls that can be acquired in the big hit gaming state, Since the occurrence ratio of the big hit of 16 rounds is larger than that of the first special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol has become a big hit of 2 rounds, which may cause the player to be disappointed further.

  However, as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation state results in a big hit of the 16R probability variation big win and the winning disadvantageous hit, the first special symbol of As a result of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation time as shown in FIG. 23 (c) after the end of the big hit gaming state of the winning disadvantage per winning of the 16R probable big hit as compared to the case where the winning big hit of the winning prize winning of the 16R probable big hit Since the ratio of the super-short time state in which an extremely short variation pattern is selected is high, out of the 16R probability variation big win based on the result of the variable display of the second special symbol, the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the winning disadvantage per win Of the 16R probability variation jackpot based on the result of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation time is higher than the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the winning disadvantage There fluctuation pattern is selected. For this reason, in the probability variation state, when the big hit gaming state of the winning disadvantage is out of the 16R probability variation big win according to the result of the variation display of the second special symbol, the 16R probability variation according to the result of the variation display of the first special symbol. It is possible to generate the next big hit in the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state per winning prize out of the 16R probability changing big hit compared to the case when the big hit gaming state per winning prize disadvantageous is reached. Therefore, the disappointment felt by the player can be further reduced.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 23A, in the standard time short state and the time short state such as the super short time state, the first special symbol varies depending on the first reserved memory number. A variation pattern having a longer variation time is selected at a higher rate when the time is not shortened and when the time is controlled in the time-short state than when the time-short state is not controlled. As a result, with regard to the variable display of the first special symbol, in the short time state, the variable display by the second special symbol stored and stored will be digested too early, and the variable display of the first special symbol will be performed. Even when the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol is extremely long, the normal symbol variation display (the variation time of the normal symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 36 in the electric chew support state) is performed during that time. When the display result is successful, the second reserved memory is likely to be generated by opening the variable winning ball device 15, so that even if the first special symbol variation display based on the rarely generated first reserved memory information is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation display from being frequently executed. Therefore, in the short-time state, the player's interest is reduced due to the occurrence of a state in which the player cannot enjoy the benefits of frequent execution of the variable display of the second special symbol having a high rate of occurrence of 16R jackpots. Can be prevented.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 23C, in the ultra-short time state, the second special symbol has an extremely short variation time when the second reserved memory number at the time of variation pattern determination is any one of 1 to 3. By selecting the fluctuation pattern of the short-time fluctuation, one fluctuation display is finished very early, so the second reserved memory information is digested very early, but conversely, as shown in FIG. Thus, when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 0, the variation time is longer than the variation time determined when the second reserved memory number at the time of determining the variation pattern is 2 or 3 in the normal state. A time variation pattern is selected. As a result, the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol in the super short time state is promoted when the stored number of the stored storage information becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined number, but is executed when the stored number is less than the predetermined number. It becomes difficult to be promoted. When the variation time becomes longer, the normal symbol variation display (in the electric chew support state, the variation time of the ordinary symbol is 1 second as shown in FIG. 36) is performed, and the display result is hit, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Since the second reserved memory is likely to occur due to the release of the first special symbol, the first special symbol based on the first reserved memory information that rarely occurs in the extremely short time state because the variable display by the second special symbol is digested too early. Can be prevented from being executed frequently. Therefore, in the super-short state, the player's interest is reduced due to the occurrence of a state in which the player cannot enjoy the benefits of the frequent display of the second special symbol with a high rate of occurrence of 16R jackpots. Can be prevented.

  In addition, in the normal state not corresponding to the time-short state (standard time short state and super-short time state), or in the time-short state (standard time short state) excluding the super-short time state, it is determined to be 16R big hit (16R normal big hit, 16R probability variable big hit). However, the percentage determined for “super-reach fluctuation” is higher than the percentage determined for “normal reach fluctuation” compared to when the decision was made to be out of place. In this manner, data is set in the normal state 16R big hit determination table and the standard time short state 16R big hit determination table of FIG.

  In this embodiment, except for the case of a super-short-time state, the ratio of the 2R probability variation big hit is determined to be less than 100% with respect to the 16R probability variation big hit, but the 16R probability variation big hit is short. An example higher than the rate determined for the variation time was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of the 2R probability variation big hit to the short variation time may be 100% with respect to the 16R probability variation big hit except in the case of a super short time state. Specifically, such a variation pattern is selected, for example, in S92 of FIG. 29, but the variation pattern selection ratio is set to such a ratio in the determination tables shown in FIGS. This is realized by setting data in.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and 23 (b), when the variable display is performed for the second special symbol, the fluctuation corresponding to the number of reserved storages in the super short time state. As an example of determining a long variation time at a higher rate when the time is not shortened than when no variation time is shortened according to the number of reserved memories in the standard time-short state, In the state, the ratio of selecting the variation time longer than the short standard time state is less than 100%, but the ratio is higher than the ratio of selecting the long variation time in the short standard time state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the fluctuation time is not reduced according to the number of reserved memories in the super-short time state, the fluctuation time is not reduced according to the number of held memories in the standard time-short state. Compared to the time, the ratio of selecting a long variation time may be 100%. Such variation pattern selection is performed, for example, in S99 and S105 in FIG. 30. The variation pattern selection ratio is set in the determination table shown in FIGS. This is realized by setting.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a), (b), 22 (a), and 23 (a), the standard special time state and the super short time are displayed for the variable display of the first special symbol. As an example of determining a long variation time at a higher rate when the time is controlled in the short time state like the state, the normal state is obtained when the time is controlled in the short time state. The ratio of selecting a longer variation time than the time is less than 100%, but an example is shown in which the ratio is higher than the ratio of selecting the longer variation time in the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of selecting a long variation time may be 100% when the time is controlled to be in the short time state as compared with the normal state. Such variation pattern selection is performed by, for example, S97, S103, S108, and S109 in FIG. 30. The variation pattern selection ratio is set in the determination tables shown in FIGS. This is realized by setting the data as follows.

  The normal state 16R big hit determination table of FIG. 24A is used when it is determined that the 16R normal big hit or 16R probability variable big hit is set in the normal state. The short standard time state 16R big hit determination table of FIG. 24B is used when it is determined that the 16R normal big hit or the 16R probability big hit is determined in the standard short time state. The super-short state 16R big hit determination table in FIG. 24C is used when it is determined that the 16R normal big hit or the 16R probability variable big hit is made in the super-short state.

  The normal state 2R big hit determination table in FIG. 25A is used when it is determined that the 2R probability variable big hit is set in the normal state. The standard time short state 2R big hit determination table in FIG. 25B is used when it is determined that 2R probability variable big hit is made in the standard time short state. The super-short state 2R big hit determination table in FIG. 25C is used when it is determined that the 2R probability variable big hit is made in the super short state.

  As shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, when it is determined that the 16R normal big hit or the 16R probability variable big hit is determined, the normal time short state is more “normal reach” than the normal state. The data is set in the normal state 16R big hit determination table and the standard time short state 16R big hit determination table so that the rate of selecting the variation pattern type " As a result, a variation pattern having a variation time that is shorter on average in the standard time short state than in the normal state is determined. When it is determined that the 16R normal big hit or the 16R probability variable big hit is set, the ratio of the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected in the short time standard state than in the normal state. You may set data so that it may become high.

  In the super-short state 16R big hit determination table of FIG. 24C, when it is determined that the variable display result is 16R big hit in the super-short state for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, Compared to the case where the 16R big hit is determined in the normal state, the ultra-short time variation pattern 16R shown in FIG. 24C is determined so that the ultra-short time variation pattern (1 second) for displaying the variation in an extremely short variation time is determined. Data is set in the big hit judgment table. As shown in FIGS. 24B and 24C, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are determined to be 16R big hit in the super-short time state, 16R big hit is obtained in the standard time short state and the normal state. Since only the ultra-short-time variation pattern having a variation time shorter than any of the variation patterns selected when the determination is made is determined, when the 16R big hit is obtained in the super-short state, the 16R big hit is obtained in the standard short-time state. As compared with the case of 16R big hit in the normal state, the fluctuation time is shortened to an extremely short time.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined, the case where it is determined in the standard time short state is more than the case where it is determined in the normal state. The data is set in the normal state 2R big hit determination table and the standard short time 2R big hit determination table so that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is high. Further, for each variation pattern included in each of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the variation time is set shorter in the standard time short state than in the normal state. As a result, a variation pattern with a variation time shorter in the standard time short state than in the normal state is determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25B and 25C, when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit is determined, the case where it is determined in the super-short time state is the case where it is determined in the standard time-short state. In addition, data is set in the standard time short state 2R big hit determination table and the super short time state 2R big hit determination table so that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is higher. Furthermore, for each variation pattern included in each of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the variation time is set to be shorter when determined in the super-short-time state than when determined in the normal state. Yes. As a result, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is determined in the super short time state than in the standard time short state.

  In the super short time state as shown in FIG. 24C, rather than the fluctuation pattern determined when the 16R probability variation big hit is made in the normal state or the standard short time state as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B. The variation time determined when the 16R probability variation big hit is set is shorter in the variation time of the selected variation pattern. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), the super short time as shown in FIG. 25 (c) rather than the variation pattern determined when the 2R probability variation big hit is obtained in the normal state or the standard short time state. The change time of the selected change pattern is set to be shorter for the change pattern determined when 2R probability change big hit in the state. Accordingly, when the big hits of 16R and 2R are determined in the super-short time state, the rate of control to a short fluctuation time is higher than when the big hits of 16R and 2R are made in the normal state or the standard time short state. In this way, when it is decided to make a big hit including 16R and 2R big hits in the super short time state, when it is decided to make a big hit including 16R and 2R big hits in the normal gaming state or the standard time short state Is determined to have a shorter variation time. As a result, the time from when the super short-time state is reached to the big hit can be made shorter than the period from the normal gaming state or the standard time short-time state to the big hit, so the speed feeling in the game It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Note that when it is determined that the 2R probability variation big hit, even if the determined time is in the super-short time state, the variation time may not be set short. This is because, since the prize ball is not substantially obtained at the time of 2R probability variation big hit, even if the change display is quickly digested, the ratio that the player feels advantageous to that is smaller than that at the time of 16R probability variation big hit.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b), when it is determined that a small hit is made, the case where it is determined when the standard time is short is more than the case where it is determined in the normal state. Data is set in the normal state small hit determination table and the standard time short hit small determination table so that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is high. Furthermore, for each variation pattern included in each variation pattern type of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the variation time is set shorter in the standard time short state than in the normal state. Yes. As a result, a variation pattern with a variation time shorter in the standard time short state than in the normal state is determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 26B and 26C, when it is determined that a small hit is made, the case of being determined in the super-short time state is more than the case of being determined in the standard time short state. In addition, data is set in the standard time short state small hit determination table and the super short state small hit determination table so that the ratio of selecting the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is high. Furthermore, for each variation pattern included in each variation pattern type of “non-reach special” and “reach special”, the variation time when determined in the super-short state is longer than when determined in the normal state. It is set short. As a result, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is determined in the super short time state than in the standard time short state.

  Further, when it is decided to make a small hit as shown in FIGS. 26 (a), (b) and (c), the 2R probability variation big hit as shown in FIGS. 25 (a), (b) and (c). It is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type of “non-reach special” is higher than when it is determined to be. As a result, the average fluctuation time is shorter when the small hit is achieved than when the 2R probability variable big hit is achieved.

  When the decision to win 16R is made, the relationship between the ratio determined for "normal reach fluctuation" and the ratio determined for "super reach fluctuation" The normal state 16R big hit determination table in FIG. 24 (a), FIG. 24 (b) so that the ratio is the same regardless of the state, standard time short state, super-short time state, and the number of reserved symbols stored in the variable display. ) In the standard short time state 16R big hit determination table and the super short time state 16R big hit determination table in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that 2R big hit, the relationship between the ratio determined as “non-reach special fluctuation” and the ratio determined as “reach special fluctuation” is normal state, standard time short state, super short time state, In addition, the normal state 2R big hit determination table in FIG. 25A and the standard short time 2R big hit determination table in FIG. In addition, data may be set in each of the super-short state 2R big hit determination table in FIG.

  Also, in each of the normal state, the standard time short state, and the super-short time state, when the 2R probability big hit is determined, the data is determined so as to determine the type of the variation pattern at the same rate as when the 16R normal big hit or the 16R probability big hit. It may be set.

  In addition, each of the super-short state 16R big hit determination table in FIG. 24C and the super-short state 2R big hit determination table in FIG. 25C is like a variation pattern for performing a reach effect. You may make it not select the fluctuation pattern which produces the production which raises an expectation. As an example of the display of the fluctuation pattern that does not perform reach production, for example, when the display result is out of order, the stop pattern is displayed when the stop pattern is stopped sequentially or simultaneously, such as when the stop pattern is derived and displayed. Is displayed.

  In addition, each of the super-short state 2R big hit determination table of FIG. 25C and the super-short state small hit determination table of FIG. As in the judgment table, it may be set so that the fluctuation pattern of “super short fluctuation (1 second)” is fixed, “non-reach special” fluctuation pattern, and “reach special” fluctuation You may set so that the variation pattern of "super-short variation (1 second)" can be selected from the variation pattern which added the variation pattern of "super-short variation (1 second)" to the pattern.

  In addition, in each 2R big hit time determination table shown in FIG. 25, when the current big hit type is a big hit type that is in a super-short-time state, and when the current big hit type is in a state other than the super-short-time state. The variation pattern selection ratio may be different. Specifically, when the current jackpot type is a jackpot type that is in a super-short-time state, the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern that has a shorter variation time than when this jackpot type is in a state other than the super-short-time state May be made higher.

  21A and 21B, the first and second determination tables when the normal state is shifted, and the second and third determination tables when the standard state is shifted and shown in FIGS. For the fluctuation pattern of “normal fluctuation”, the variation time may be set shorter when the hold number reduction control is performed than when the hold number reduction control is not performed. In addition, the number-of-holds reduction control is performed not only on these variation pattern determination tables but also on various variation patterns set in all determination tables including the determination table at the time of a big hit as shown in FIGS. The time may be set so that the fluctuation time is shorter than when the hold number reduction control is not performed.

  27 and 28 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (see FIG. 20), the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). . If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, 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) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  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. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done. Here, the “common processing routine” is a program for realizing a specific series of processes, and in this embodiment, a series for performing variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It points to the program for realizing the process. In this embodiment, the “common processing routine” includes the processing of S55 to S76 in the special symbol normal processing described later, the variation pattern setting processing of S301, the display result specifying command transmission processing of S302, and the special symbol variation of S303. The process and the special symbol stop process of S304 are included.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. Thereby, the following effects can be obtained. During a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the time-shortening control is performed, so that it becomes easy for the variable winning ball device 15 to win the game ball at the second start winning port 14. Therefore, during the predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the data in the second reserved memory is more likely to be generated than at other times. When the reserved storage data is stored in both the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, the second reserved storage is more effective than the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the first reserved storage data. Since the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data is preferentially executed, it is possible to efficiently process the stored storage data that is likely to occur in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Occurrence of start winnings (starting conditions) that cannot be stored as the second reserved memory and become invalid due to the limitation by the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number can be reduced. Thereby, the execution efficiency of the variable display of the 2nd special symbol display 8b in the time-short state after completion | finish of jackpot game state can be improved.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, 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 buffer. Store 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 (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 stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. 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 buffer are shifted.

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

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

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 13) 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. 13A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 13A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 13A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to 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 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset at the timing of stop display.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S60), the small hit determination module that performs the small hit determination using the big hit determination random number extracted in S60 Execute. The small hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined small hit determination value (see FIG. 13) with a big hit determination random number and executes a process of determining a small hit when they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the small hit determination process.

  In the small hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability that a small hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal game state and short time state). It is configured. Specifically, a probability change time small hit determination table (a table in which a numerical value on the right side of FIG. 13B in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of small hit determination values are set in advance, and a small hit determination value are set. There is provided a normal time small hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 13B in the ROM 54 is set) in which the number is set to be smaller than the probability change small hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is in a probable change state. If the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, the CPU 56 performs a small hit determination process using the probability change small hit determination table. Is in the normal state (non-probability change state), the processing for determining the small hit is performed using the normal small hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 13B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit (S61Y), a small hit flag is set (S62), and the process proceeds to S75. If it is decided not to make a small hit (S61N), the process proceeds to S75. Note that determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but determining whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display a small hit symbol It is also to do.

  With regard to the small hit, the probability of determining a small hit in the probability variation state may not be made higher than that in the normal state, and it may be determined to always be a small hit with a fixed determination probability. Regarding the small hit, the probability that the variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are smaller than the variation display of the first special symbol in the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. The probability of performing the determination as a small hit may be varied so as to lower the value.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 14 and the second special symbol jackpots in FIGS. 15A to 15C. One of the type determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 14.

  Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects one of the second special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIGS. 15A to 15C as follows. . When the standard time short flag is set, the standard short time second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 15B is selected. When the super short time flag is set, the super short time second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 15C is selected. When neither the standard time-short flag nor the super-short time flag is set, the normal second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 15A is selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit type determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and selected in S72. Using the jackpot type determination table, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is determined (S73). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the first separate symbol is executed. Thus, the ratio of selecting 16R big hit (16R normal big hit and 16R probability variable big hit) is high.

  In S72 and S73, the type of jackpot is selected, but when 16R probability variation jackpot is selected, as shown in FIG. 5, 16R probability variation jackpots E to H have a large number of common control rounds for each jackpot type. Since it differs for each type, the number of common control rounds is selected based on the selection of the big hit type in S72 and S73 of FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 (A) to 15 (C), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol is different for each jackpot type. Since the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are determined simultaneously, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control corresponding to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “16R normal jackpot A”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “16R normal jackpot B”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “16R normal jackpot C”, “03” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “16R probability variable big hit A”, “04” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “16R probability variable big hit B”, “05” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the jackpot type is “16R normal jackpot C”, “06” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “16R normal jackpot D”, “07” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is “16R normal jackpot E”, “08” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “16R probability variation big hit F”, “09” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “16R probability variable big hit G”, “0A” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “16R probability variable big hit H”, “0B” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “2R probability variable big hit”, “0C” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” as a special symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “16R normal big hit A”, “0” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be “16R normal jackpot B”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “16R normal jackpot C”, “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “16R probability variable big hit A”, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “16R probability variable big hit B”, “4” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “16R probability variable big hit C”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “16R probability variable big hit D”, “6” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “16R probability variable big hit E”, “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “16R probability variable big hit F”, “8” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “16R probability variable big hit G”, “9” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “16R probability variable big hit H”, “A” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “2R probability variable big hit”, “C” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If the small hit flag is set, “E” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the variation pattern setting process (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 (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 indicates the big hit type information stored in S74 and the normal state (non-short time state), the standard time short state, or the super short time state. Normal state 16R big hit judgment table, standard time short state 16R big hit judgment table, super short state 16R big hit judgment table, normal table used as a table to determine the variation pattern type and fluctuation pattern according to the time shortening information, normal One of the state 2R big hit determination table, the standard time short state 2R big hit determination table, and the super-short state 2R big hit determination table is selected (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S112. Here, the time reduction information is information specified based on the state of the standard time reduction flag set when the time is in the standard time reduction state and the state of the super time reduction flag set when the state is in the super time reduction state. When the standard time-short flag is set, the standard time-short state is specified. When the super-time-short flag is set, the super-time-short state is specified. When neither of these is set, it is specified that the normal state is a non-time-short state.

  When the big hit flag is not set in S91, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the change pattern type according to the time information indicating which state is in the normal state (non-time-short state), the standard time-short state, or the super-short-time state. As a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern, any one of a normal state small hit determination table, a standard time short state small hit determination table, and a super short state small hit determination table is selected (S92). . Then, the process proceeds to S112.

  If the small hit flag is not set in S93, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the standard time short flag indicating that the standard time short state is set (S95). The standard time short flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the standard time short state, and is reset when the standard time short state is terminated. Specifically, the standard time short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit gaming state when it is determined to be any one of 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability variable big hits A to D, F. . With regard to the 16R normal big hits A to C, the standard short time flag displays the stop symbols by stopping the special symbol fluctuation display when the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is executed, or when the next big hit is determined. It is reset at the earlier timing. Regarding the 16R probability variable big hits A to D, F, the standard time shortening flag is reset at the timing when the special symbol variation display is finished and the stop symbol is stopped when the next big hit is determined.

  When the standard time reduction flag is not set (N in S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to S101 described later. On the other hand, when the standard time-short flag is set (Y in S95), the CPU 56 checks based on the special symbol pointer data whether or not it is during the variable display of the first special symbol (S96). When the variation display of the first special symbol is in progress (N in S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type and variation pattern as a table to determine the first determination when the standard time short state of FIG. A table is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when it is during the variable display of the second special symbol (N in S96), the CPU 56 proceeds to S98 described later.

  In S98, it is confirmed whether or not the second reserved memory number is 1 or more (S98). When the second reserved storage number is less than 1 (that is, 0) (N in S98), the CPU 56 deviates from the standard time short state of FIG. 22B as the table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern. The second determination table is selected (S99), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is 1 or more (Y in S98), the CPU 56 uses the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation of the standard time short state in FIG. 3 Select the determination table (S100), and proceed to S112.

  In S101, it is confirmed whether or not a super-short time flag indicating that the super-short time state is set (S101). The super-short time flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the super-short time state, and is reset when the super-short time state ends. Specifically, the super short time flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot gaming state when it is determined to be 16R probability variation big hit H or 2R probability variation big hit, and the special symbol when it is next decided to be a big hit. The display is reset at the timing when the change display is finished and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the super-short time flag is not set (N in S101), the process proceeds to S107 described later. On the other hand, when the super-short time flag is set (Y in S101), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first special symbol is in a variable display based on the data of the special symbol pointer (S102). When the variation display of the first special symbol is in progress (N in S102), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type and variation pattern as a table to determine the first determination when the super-short state in FIG. A table is selected (S103), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when it is during the variable display of the second special symbol (N in S102), the CPU 56 proceeds to S104 described later.

  In S104, it is confirmed whether or not the second reserved memory number is 1 or more (S104). When the second reserved memory number is less than 1 (that is, 0) (N in S104), the CPU 56 deviates from the super-short state of FIG. 23B as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern. The second determination table is selected (S105), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is 1 or more (Y in S104), the CPU 56 uses the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation state from the super-short state in FIG. 3 determination table is selected (S106), and the process proceeds to S112.

  In S107, is the number of reserved memories corresponding to the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner (the first reserved memory number during the variable display of the first special symbol and the second reserved memory number during the variable display of the second special symbol) of 2 or more? It is confirmed whether or not (S107). In S107, it is confirmed based on the data of the special symbol pointer which is the special symbol for the variable display. When the number of reserved memories corresponding to the special symbol for the variable display is less than 2 (that is, 0 or 1) (N in S107), the CPU 56 uses the table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern. The first determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state of 21 (a) is selected (S108), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories corresponding to the special symbol for the variable display is 2 or more (that is, 2 or 3) (Y in S107), the CPU 56 uses the table for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern. The second determination table at the time of deviation from the normal state in FIG. 21B is selected (S109), and the process proceeds to S112.

  Next, in S112, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and S92, S97, S99, S100, S103, S105, By referring to the table selected in the processing of S106, S108 or S109, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S112).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S112, the CPU 56 performs the variation in the table selected in the processing of S92, S94, S97, S99, S100, S103, S105, S106, S108, and S109 as described above. A variation pattern determination table provided corresponding to the pattern type is selected (S113). 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 the process of S113. It is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  In addition, when random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing and the variation pattern type is determined in S112, the value is obtained from the random number counter for variation pattern type determination for generating random 2. The variation pattern type may be determined by direct extraction and based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. In the special symbol display control process of S32, the display of the special symbol is started with reference to the process state of the special symbol process instead of starting the display of the special symbol with reference to the start flag. You may do it. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of S93 to S109 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 determines any one of the effect control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 14 designation command) according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. (See FIG. 16).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). When 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 ended, and data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated. In the special symbol display control process of S32, the display of the special symbol is terminated with reference to the process state of the special symbol process instead of ending the variation display of the special symbol with reference to the end flag. You may do it.

  Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S132). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S140 described later.

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the set flag among the probability variation flag, the standard time short flag, and the super short time flag (S134), and sends the big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is transmitted (S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 16R normal jackpot A, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 16R normal jackpot B, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 16R normal jackpot C, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit A, a big hit start 4 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit B, a big hit start 5 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation jackpot C, a jackpot start 6 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot D, a jackpot start 7 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 16R probability variable jackpot E, a jackpot start 8 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit F, a big hit start 9 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation jackpot G, a jackpot start 10 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation jackpot H, a jackpot start 11 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 2R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 12 designation command is transmitted.

  In S135, the type of jackpot is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred in the effect display device 9 when the jackpot is generated is set in the jackpot control timer for managing the control time in the jackpot game state (S137). ). Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the open pattern data (FIG. 5) stored in the ROM 54 is referred to and the number of jackpot rounds is counted. The number of rounds (for example, 16 times in the case of 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability big hit A to H, and two times in the case of 2R probability big hits) is set in the round number counting counter (S138). Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the open pattern data (FIG. 5) stored in the ROM 54 is referred to and the number of jackpot rounds is counted. The number of rounds (for example, 16 times in the case of 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability variation big hits A to H, and twice in the case of 2R probability big hits) is set in the round number counting counter (S138B). A round release counter as a counter for counting the number of releases in one round is set to an initial value (0 times) (S138B). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S139), and the process is terminated.

  Of the 16R probability variable big wins, the number of rounds is the same for the first specific gaming state such as a winning win and the second specific gaming state such as a winning disadvantage that is more disadvantageous than the first specific gaming state. In this case, a fixed value (for example, 16 times) may be used as the number-of-releases data set in S138, so that the process for setting the number of times the big hit gaming state is released can be simplified.

  Next, when the big hit flag is not set in S133, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S140). If the probability variation flag is not set in S140, it is checked whether or not the standard time short flag indicating that the standard time short state is set (S141). When the standard time short flag is set in S141, that is, when the probability variation flag is not set and the standard time short flag is set, after the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R normal big hit AC, Although it is not controlled to the probability changing state, it is a state controlled to the time shortening state and the electric chew support control state. In this case, it is necessary to end the time shortening state when the variable display is executed 100 times. Therefore, in that case, the number of times of changing display of the special symbol in which the standard time reduction state continues is managed by S142 to S145.

  On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set in S140, that is, after the big hit gaming state of 16R probability change big hits A to H and 2R probability change big hit, the short time state (standard time short state, super short time state) is changed 100 times. Since it is not necessary to perform control to be ended at the time of execution, the process proceeds to S146 described later. Specifically, in the case of 16R probability variation big hit A to H and 2R probability variation big hit, it is necessary to continue the time-short state (standard time short state, super-short time state) until the next big hit occurrence. Further, in the case of 16R probability variation big hits E and G, the time is not shortened.

  When the standard time reduction flag is set in S141, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state (S142). Such a short time counter is set to a predetermined value (100 times) in the big hit ending process (S307) when the 16R normal big hits A to C are finished, and changes every time the variable display is executed in S142. Subtracted at the end of the display.

  It should be noted that, as the 2R big hit, 2R normal big hit that is not controlled in the probability change state after the big hit gaming state may be selected. In the 2R normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, as in the case of the 2R probability variable big hit, control to shift to the super-short time state may be performed (the transition destination is changed to the super-short time state and the standard time short state at a predetermined rate). And may be distributed to In the case of providing such 2R normal big hit, after the end of the 2R normal big hit big hit game state, the duration of the short-time state is limited by the number of display times (for example, 100 times) as in 16R normal big hit AC. Alternatively, the duration of the short-time state may not be limited by the number of times of variable display as in the case of 2R probability variation big hit. When the duration of the short-time state is limited by the number of times of variable display (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state of 2R normal jackpot, the number of times of variable display (for example, 100 times) for the 2R probability variable big hit is also the same as the 2R normal big hit ) To limit the duration of the short-time state, it may be difficult to determine whether it is 2R normal big hit or 2R probability variable big hit. In this way, when the 2R normal big hit is provided, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not it is in a promiscuous state when the 2R big hit is made, so that the interest of the game can be improved. After the end of the big hit game state of 2R normal big hit, when the transition to the super-short time state is made in a state that is not the probability change state, and the duration of the super-short time state is limited by the variable display count (for example, 100 times), for example, FIG. In the symbol stop process, in the super short time state after the end of the big hit game state of 2R normal big hit, it is sufficient to proceed from S141 to S142 and subtract the short time counter. Then, after that, when the time reduction counter becomes 0 in S143, the super time reduction flag may be reset by the step of S144 or another step.

  When the duration of the super-short state is limited by the number of times of variable display (for example, 100 times), after a predetermined number of times of variable display, control is performed so as to shift from the super-short state to the standard time-short state. Also good.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S143). When the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S146 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the standard time reduction flag is reset (S144). Then, the resetting of the standard time short flag causes the CPU 56 to perform a normal operation with respect to the effect control microcomputer 100 in response to the gaming state not being in a probable change state and not in the standard time short state. Control to transmit the state designation command is performed (S145), and the process proceeds to S146.

  In S146, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (S146). When the small hit flag is not set, the display result is out of order, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S147), and the process is terminated. .

  When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S148A).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the special winning opening control timer (S148B). Also, with reference to the small hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the opening used for counting and managing the number of times the big winning opening is opened in the small hit pre-release process (S308) and the small hit opening process (S309). The number of times of opening (2 times) is set in the number counter (S148C). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S308) (S148D), and the process is terminated. Thus, after that, the small hitting opening pre-processing (S308) and the small hitting releasing process (S309) are executed, so that in the small hitting gaming state, the big winning opening is 2 in the same manner as the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variation big hitting. Will be released once.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (S305). In the big winning opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by -1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process proceeds to S411.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 controls to drive the solenoid 21 to open the big prize opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S403). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the open counter during round is 0 (S404). When the value of the number-of-opens counter in the round is 0, it means that the current time is before the round is released.

  When the value of the open count counter during round is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds matches the open round determination value a plurality of times (S405A). As described above, when the big hit type is any one of 16R probability variation big hits B to D, there is a round in which the big winning opening is opened a plurality of times in one round (multiple open round). In S405A, it is determined whether or not the next round corresponds to the multiple open round. More specifically, in S405A, if the big hit type specified by the big hit type buffer is 16R probability variable big hit B, whether the next round is the twelfth round (the value of the counter for counting the round number is the round determination value “ If the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit C, whether the next round is the ninth round (the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is round decision value “8”). If the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit D, whether the next round is the fourth round (the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is the round judgment value “13”). Determine whether or not.

  When the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds coincides with the open round determination value in multiple times in S405A, the multiple rounds of open round (number of open rounds) according to the big hit type is set in the open round counter in round (S405B). In S405B, 6 is set when the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit B, 9 is set when the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit C, and 14 when the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit D. Is set (see FIG. 5).

  On the other hand, if the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds does not coincide with the open round determination value multiple times in S405A, 1 is set in the open count counter during round (S405C). This is because the number of times of opening is one in rounds other than the multiple opening round.

  After the process of S405B or S405C, the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is decremented by 1 (S405D). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a special winning opening opening designation command (A1XX (H)) for designating a display state corresponding to the number of rounds during the opening of the special winning opening (during round) to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S405E), the process proceeds to S406. The CPU 56 recognizes the current number of rounds by checking the value of the round number counting counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game.

  If the value of the number-of-opens counter during the round is not 0 in S404, it means that the current time is not before the start of the round, but when the closing period between the opening of a plurality of big prizes during the round has ended. Therefore, the processing of S405A to S405E is not executed, and the process proceeds to S406.

  Next, in S406, based on the opening pattern data corresponding to the type of jackpot, the CPU 56 makes a big winning opening corresponding to the maximum winning opening time (large winning opening opening time) to the big winning opening control timer. An opening time is set (S406). The big winning opening opening time is set with reference to the opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 according to the big hit type specified by the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55. In S406, as the big winning opening opening time, it is 0.5 seconds, 30 seconds or 25 seconds, 22 seconds, depending on the type of the big hit, the number of rounds (the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds), and the value of the opening number counter during the round, 17 seconds is set.

  Specifically, all rounds of 16R probability big hit A, 1st to 11th rounds in 16R normal big hit A, 1st to 8th rounds in 16R normal big hit B, 1st to 3rd rounds in 16R normal big hit C, 16R probability big hit Rounds other than the 12th round in B, rounds other than the 9th round in the 16R probability variation jackpot C, rounds other than the fourth round in the 16R probability variation jackpot D, first to eighth, 12-16th rounds in the 16R probability variation jackpot E, 16R probability variation In the 1st to 8th and 16th rounds in the big hit F, the 1st to 11th and 16th rounds in the 16R probability variation big hit G, and the 1st to 3rd and 16th rounds in the 16R probability variation big hit H, the opening time for the big prize opening is 30 seconds. Set.

  Also, rounds of 2R probability variable big hit, 12th to 16th rounds of 16R normal big hit A, 9th to 16th rounds of 16R normal big hit B, 4th to 16th rounds of 16R normal big hit C, 12th round of 16R normal big hit B Opening up to the 5th round, opening up to the 8th round of the 9th round at 16R probability variation jackpot C, opening up to the 13th round of the 4th round at 16R probability variation jackpot D, 9th to 11th rounds at 16R probability variation jackpot E, 16R probability variation In the 9th to 15th rounds in the big hit F, the 12th to 15th rounds in the 16R probability variation big hit G, and the 4th to 15th rounds in the 16R probability variation big hit H, 0.5 seconds is set to the big winning opening opening time.

  In addition, in the sixth opening (final opening) in the 12th round at the 16R probability variation big hit B, 25 seconds is set as the opening time for the big prize opening. In the 9th opening (final opening) of the ninth round at 16R probability variation big hit C, 22 seconds is set as the opening time for the big winning opening. In the 14th opening (final opening) of the fourth round at 16R probability variation big hit D, 17 seconds is set as the opening time for the big winning opening (see FIG. 5).

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S407).

  When proceeding to S411, is the CPU 56 closed during a round (between the first and second releases or between the second and third releases in a multiple-release round)? It is confirmed whether or not (S411). Here, when it is not closing during a round, it is when it is the interval period between rounds.

  If it is not closed during the round in S411, the process ends. Thereby, at the start of the big hit gaming state, until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0, the big hit display time set as described above is reached, and control for notifying that a big hit has occurred is performed.

  On the other hand, if the count is closed during S411, the CPU 56 checks whether the count switch 23 is turned on (S412). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (S413). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S414). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the winning number counter reaches a predetermined number, the process proceeds to S436 (see FIG. 34) in the large winning opening opening process described later.

  If the value of the winning number counter reaches a predetermined number in S414, 1 may be set in the big winning opening control timer, and then the process may proceed to S407. In this case, when 1 is set in the special prize opening control timer, the value of the special prize opening control timer immediately becomes 0 in the special prize opening opening process shown in FIG. 34 (see S420 and S421), and the round is determined. Processing for terminating is executed.

  In the process of S411, the CPU 56 can determine whether or not it is closed during the round depending on whether or not the value of the open counter during the round is 0. When the value of the number counter is set to −1, a flag indicating the closing during the round is set when the value of the opening counter during the round is not 0, and whether the closing is in the round based on the flag in the process of S411 It may be determined whether or not. In that case, the flag is reset when shifting to the special winning opening opening process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S422 may be reversed.

  When the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big winning opening (S435). Then, the process proceeds to S436.

  On the other hand, when the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 in S421 (S421), the solenoid 21 is driven to control to close the big prize opening (S422). Next, the value of the open count counter during the round is decremented by 1 (S423). When the value of the number-of-opens counter during the round becomes 0 (S424), it means that the opening of all the big winning openings in the round is completed, and the process proceeds to S436. On the other hand, if the value of the number-of-opens counter during the round is not 0 (S424), a value corresponding to the closing time (closing time during the round) between the multiple winning openings in one round is a big prize. The mouth control timer is set (S425). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (step S441).

  When proceeding to S436, the CPU 56 clears the value of the winning number counter (sets it to 0). Further, the value of the open counter during round is reset to 0 (S437).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the value of the round number counting counter (S438). When the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is not 0, the CPU 56 designates a post-big prize opening designation command (A2XX () for designating a display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed). H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439).

  Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440). Specifically, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. The interval time is set with reference to the open pattern data stored in the ROM 54 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55. Specifically, the interval period is basically 5 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of 2R probability variation big hit and between rounds in which the opening time of the big winning opening in 16R big hit is 0.5 seconds, the period is shorter (for example, 0.5 seconds). As a result, during the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the interval time is set until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0, or control for producing an effect predetermined for the interval time is performed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S441).

  When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a big hit end command corresponding to the big hit type to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S442). Specifically, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. When the jackpot type is 16R normal jackpot A, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 16R normal jackpot B, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 16R normal jackpot C, a jackpot end 3 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot A, a jackpot end 4 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit B, a big hit end 5 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit C, a big hit end 6 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit D, a big hit end 7 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is 16R probability variable jackpot E, a jackpot end 8 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit F, a big hit end 9 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit G, a big hit end 10 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit H, a big hit end 11 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 2R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 12 designation command is transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time for notifying the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (S443), and sets the special symbol process flag. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big prize opening control timer (S154). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S155). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S156). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit type of the big hit to end corresponds to any of 16R probability variation big hit A to H and 2R probability variation big hit (S161).

  In S161, when the big hit of the type as described above is not made, it is a big hit (16R normal big hit A to C) which is controlled to the short-time state and the electric chew support control state without being controlled to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state. In order to control to the standard time reduction state limited by the variable display frequency, the CPU 56 sets a value indicating 100 times in the time reduction counter as the predetermined time reduction number (S165), and proceeds to S166.

  On the other hand, since the big hits of the types determined in S161 are all probable big hits, if they are big hits of these types, the probable change flag is set and the gaming state is shifted to the probable change state (S162). Control is performed to transmit a certain change state designation command to the computer 100 (S163).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot to be finished corresponds to either 16R probability variation jackpot E or G among these types of jackpots (S163A). The 16R probability variation big hits E and G are controlled to the probability variation state, but are not controlled to the time shortening state and are not controlled to the electric chew support control state. Therefore, in the big hit end processing, the setting for the time reduction state is not performed. Therefore, when it is either 16R probability variation big hit E or G in S163A, the process proceeds to S170.

  If neither the 16R probability variation big hit E or G is found in S163A, it is checked whether the 16R probability variation big hit is H or 2R probability variation big hit (S164). When it is not such a big hit, it is one of 16R probable big hits A to D, F in terms of elimination, and in addition to controlling to the probable change state, the standard short time state and power Since it is a big hit to be controlled to the Chu support control state, when it is such a big hit, the process does not proceed to S165 but proceeds to S166. On the other hand, when it is 16R probability variation big hit H or 2R probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to S168 described later. If it is determined in S164 that it is not 16R probability variation big hit H or 2R probability variation big hit, it is determined whether or not any of 16R probability variation big hits A to D, F is satisfied, and if so, the process proceeds to S168. Good.

  In S166, the standard time reduction flag is set as the time reduction flag, and the gaming state is shifted to the standard time reduction state (S166). As a result, when the hit type is any one of 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability variable big hits A to D, F, the standard time short state is controlled.

  When it is one of 16R normal big hits A to C, the hour / hour counter is set in S165 and the standard hour / hour flag is set in S166 until the fluctuation display is executed 100 times after the big hit gaming state is finished. When the next big hit does not occur, the standard time reduction state is terminated by the above-described S144 when the variable display managed by the time reduction counter reaches 100 times. In addition, when it is any of 16R probability variable big hits A to D, F, the hour / hour counter is not set in S165, and the standard hour / short flag is set in S166, so that the number of variable display is changed after the big hit gaming state ends. Regardless, the standard time short state is continued until the next big hit. In addition, as will be described later, when 16R probability variable big hit H or 2R probability variable big hit, the hour / count counter is not set, and the super time / short flag is set, so that the number of variable displays is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. Regardless, the super-short state continues until the next big hit.

  Note that the number of time reductions is obtained by extracting a random number value for determining the time reduction number (random number value for time reduction number determination) and, based on the extracted random number value, for example, a plurality of types of time reduction times such as 20 times or 100 times. You may make it determine in any of them. Also, for example, when the jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol, 20 times are set, and when the jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, the number of times is set 100 times. Alternatively, it may be determined in association with the special symbol jackpot symbol. In addition, when the duration is limited by the number of display times (number of times reduced) for the super-short time after the end of the big hit gaming state of 2R probability variable big hit or 16R probability variable big hit H, the number of times shortened is different even in the same super time-short state. You may do it. Specifically, when it is determined that 2R probability variation big hit or 16R probability variation big hit H is set, the number of time reductions may be determined as one of a plurality of types of time reduction times. In addition, when it is determined that a 2R probability variation big hit is provided with a plurality of 2R probability variation big hits having different times, and the big hit symbol is determined to be the first big hit symbol, for example, the 2R probability variable big hit. For example, when the 2R probability variable big hit is set as the second big hit symbol, the short time is set to 100 times. You may make it decide by attaching.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a standard time short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S167), and proceeds to S170.

  If it is determined in S164 that the 16R probability variable big hit H or the 2R probability variable big hit is set, the super short time flag is set as the short time flag to shift the gaming state to the super short time state (S168). As a result, when the hit type is 16R probability variation big hit H or 2R probability variation big hit, the super-short time state is controlled. Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a super-short time state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S169), and proceeds to S170. When the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit or 2R probability variable big hit, the hour / count counter is not set, and the super time / short flag is set. The super-short state is continued until a big hit occurs.

  In S170, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S170), and ends the process.

  In S161, S163A, and S164 described above, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55.

  As described above, in the effect control microcomputer 100, by transmitting either the standard time / short state specifying command or the super time / short state specifying command so that the type of the time / short state can be specified when the time / short state is entered, Since it is possible to recognize which type of time-short state is selected from the standard time-short state and the super-short-time state, for example, different effects can be performed depending on the type of the time-short state. Specifically, an effect may be made to display different characters depending on the type of the short-time state, and in the super-short time state, the effect symbol may be moved to the screen edge to display the character in a variable manner. When a predetermined effect such as a production that has been performed is executed in a manner that spans multiple variable displays, and a big hit is made, a specific effect that is reminiscent of a big hit is performed as a result of such a predetermined effect. Good. In addition, when the time-short state including the standard time-short state and the super-time-short state is entered, a state designation command indicating that the time-short state is not transmitted without specifying the type of the time-short state may be transmitted. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the time is in the short-time state, so that, for example, an effect different from the normal state can be performed according to the time-short state.

  Although the timers and flags to be handled are different, the small hit release pre-processing in S308 is the same as the processing executed when the 2R probability variable big hit is performed in the big hit release pre-processing in S305. The processing is the same as the processing executed when the 2R probability change big hit is performed in the big hit release processing of S306, and the small hit end processing of S310 is the same as the processing executed when the 2R probability change big hit is executed in S307. By executing these processes, in the small hit gaming state, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the same opening pattern as the big hit gaming state at the time of 2R probability variable big hit. . However, unlike the case of the big hit end process, the probability change flag, the standard time short flag, and the super time short flag are not set in the small hit end process. Therefore, at the small hit, the probability variation flag, the standard time short flag, and the super time short flag are not set / reset.

  Next, the normal symbol display result determination table used for determining the display result of the normal symbol will be described. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol display result determination table. The normal symbol display result determination table is stored in the ROM 54.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table, the random 4 (1-201) value (determined value) for normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol variation time, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ( The relationship between the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second start winning opening 14) is shown separately for a normal gaming state (a gaming state in which the electric chew support control is not performed) and an electric chew support control state.

  In the normal gaming state, when the determined value is any of 1 to 20, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 10 seconds, and the release time is once in 0.3 seconds. Set to open. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 21 to 201 in the normal gaming state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

  In addition, when the determined value is any of 1 to 180 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 1 second, and the release time is 1.5. Set to open 3 times per second. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 181 to 201 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 1 second.

  Thus, regarding the control of the normal symbol, in the electric chew support control state, compared with the normal gaming state, the determined value is set to be higher, the variation time is set to be shorter, Further, the opening time and the number of opening times are set to increase.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the detection signal from the gate switch 32a provided in the gate 32 is in an on state, thereby detecting whether a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 has been detected. It is determined whether or not (S501). In S501, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is turned on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate (passed ball), Processing at the time of passing through the gate is executed (S502).

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in S502, the following process is executed. First, whether or not the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of general-purpose reserved storage data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. The usual figure storage unit stores a maximum of four random number numerical data for determining the display result of the normal symbol extracted when the gate pass of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a as the normal figure storage data. It has a data storage area for storing. This ordinary reserved storage unit, like the above-described first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer, saves the order in which the ordinary reserved storage data is stored in an identifiable state, and changes according to the order. The general-purpose reserved storage data used for display is erased, and the data storage area is shifted one by one for the remaining general-purpose reserved storage data.

  In S <b> 502, when the number of ordinary map storage is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data indicating random 4. Then, the extracted random 4 numerical data is set as general-purpose storage data in the first-order area of the data storage area that is not stored in the general-purpose storage section and is free. On the other hand, if the number of the general-purpose reserved memory reaches the upper limit value in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, the detection of the current game ball is invalidated, and the random number 4 is not newly extracted and stored.

  After the processing at the time of passing the gate and after it is determined in S501 that the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is in the OFF state, the following S510 to S514 are performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Execute each process.

  The normal symbol normal process of S510 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is to be started based on the presence / absence of the universal symbol storage data stored in the universal symbol storage unit. . At this time, for example, when there is the general-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on whether the standard time short flag or the super short time flag is set, it recognizes whether or not it is in the electric chew support control state, and is stored in the head order of the general figure holding storage unit. On the basis of the general symbol hold storage data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol), the display result in the variable symbol display is referred to the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. A determination is made as to whether to make a “win” or “out”.

  As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, the normal gaming state which is the non-electric chew support control state when the electric chew support control state corresponds to the short time state including the standard time short state and the super short time state. The decision value to be compared with the random 4 is assigned so that the proportion of the decision that the display result of the normal symbol is “hit” is higher than the case. Thus, in the electric chew support control state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, the display result of the normal symbol is more easily determined as “winning” than in the normal game state, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. 2. The start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol variation time is also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, the normal gaming state which is the non-electric chew support control state when the electric chew support control state corresponds to the short time state including the standard time short state and the super short time state. It is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the case. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, when the standard time short flag or the super time short flag is set in the normal symbol determination process of S511, the electric chew support control state is recognized and compared with the normal game normal game state. Thus, the variation time is determined so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened. In the electric chew support control state, the interval at which the normal symbol variation display result is derived and displayed is shortened, so that the interval at which the “win” variation display result is derived and displayed is also shortened, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. The second start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the normal symbol is variably displayed with the same variation time in the standard time short state and the super time short state as the time short state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform control so that normal symbols are variably displayed with different variation times in the standard time short state and the super time short state. For example, the normal symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed in a shorter variation time in the super-short time state than in the standard time short state.

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol determination process, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) are also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, when the standard time short flag or the super short time flag is set, it is recognized that the electronic chew support control state is set. The opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) is set longer and the number of times of opening is set to be larger than in the normal gaming state which is the Chu support control state. Therefore, in the electric chew support control state, the open time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) becomes longer than in the normal game state in the non-electric chew support control state, and Control is performed so that the number of times of opening is increased. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, the opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening increases, so that the time and number of times that the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) is in the opened state increase. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened with the same opening time and number of times of opening in the standard time short state and the super time short state as the time short state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to be released with different opening times and different opening times in the standard time short state and the super time short state. For example, the super time-short state may be controlled to perform an operation that is advantageous to the player in at least one of the opening time and the number of times of opening compared to the standard time-short state.

  In the normal symbol determination process, after such various determinations are made, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process of S512 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 10. The normal symbol that is variably displayed based on these settings is displayed with the normal symbol display result that is the normal symbol display result when the normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed and the variation display is stopped. In the normal symbol variation process, an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. At this time, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the variation time determined in the normal symbol determination process. When the determined fluctuation time is reached, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. The setting for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal symbol is set to “3” for the value of the normal symbol process flag when the measured elapsed time reaches the determined variation time in the normal symbol variation process of S512. It may be performed before the update. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is operated to open the second position by operating the movable piece in the open state. Control is performed to change the winning opening 14 from the closed state to the open state. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern according to the gaming state and the display result as shown in FIG. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process 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) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of 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 change display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. The control related to the variable display and the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on the random number value for determining the stop symbol. At the start of the variation display, the timing of the variation display time timer that measures the variation time of the variation display executed in response to the received variation pattern command is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. When the big hit display result is obtained, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804). Update to a value corresponding to (S800).

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect processing (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 (S800).

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received in the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the variation display of the effect symbol is started by the effect symbol variation start process, and the symbol confirmation designation command is performed in the effect symbol variation process. Is received, the change display of the effect symbol is stopped by the effect symbol change start process. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on the display result designation command in the effect symbol variation start processing, whether it is out of play, big hit or small hit, and big hit when the big hit This is determined based on the type discrimination.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, the display result of variation display is determined as follows. When the 16R jackpot is reached, the combination of the big hit symbols having the left, middle and right effect symbols is determined as the jackpot display result. For example, when the jackpot symbol combination is 16R normal jackpot A to C, for example, the even number “4” is determined as the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when 16R probability variation big hit A to H, for example, an odd number “7” is determined as a combination of big hit symbols. When 16R normal big hit A to C, any one of a plurality of combinations of even numbers of even symbols is randomly selected and determined as a big hit display result, and when 16R probability big hit A to H, multiple types of odd numbers are selected. Any one of the combination of symbols may be determined as a jackpot display result at random. In this way, by distinguishing between the 16R normal big hits A to C and the 16R probability variable big hits A to H based on the display results of the even numbers and the odd numbers, it is discriminated whether or not it is a probable big hit. Can be easy to do. Further, when the 16R normal big hits A to C are obtained, the combination of odd symbols may be selected and determined as the big hit display result, and when the 16R probability variable big hit is obtained, the combination of even numbers may be determined as the big hit display result. Alternatively, the combination of even symbols may be selected and determined as a jackpot display result when 16R normal jackpot A to C, and the combination of even symbols or odd symbols may be determined as the jackpot display result when 16R probability variable jackpot.

  In addition, combinations of big hit symbols corresponding to 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability variable big hits A to H are determined in a one-to-one relationship in advance, and depending on the type of big hit, The combination may be displayed as a jackpot display result. In this way, based on the display result of the effect design, the player can easily determine which jackpot type of 16R normal jackpot A to C and 16R probability jackpot A to H corresponds to It becomes possible to grasp.

  Further, when the 2R probability variable big hit is made, a chance that is a combination of symbols other than the big hit symbol combination is determined as a big hit symbol combination. Note that the chance item to be displayed when the 2R probability variation big hit may be selected and determined from a plurality of types of chance items. Further, when a small hit is made, the chance is determined as a combination of small hit symbols as in the case of the 2R probability variable big hit.

  On the other hand, when it is out of place, the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that do not become rough is determined at random as the display result. However, if the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach is out of reach, it is possible to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the change display, and the movable display result is determined. When the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that the reach pattern is not reached (usually change), the display result is determined so as not to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned during the variation display.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  When normal reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach production corresponding to each type of normal reach is performed in the production symbol variation processing. Further, when the super reach is designated in the change pattern command, the reach effect corresponding to each type of super reach is performed in the effect symbol changing process.

  Then, in the production control microcomputer 100, based on the production control commands (standard time short state designation command, super short time state designation command) capable of specifying the type of the short time state, the short time state is the standard time short state and the super short time state. Since it is possible to recognize which type of time-short state among the time-short states, different effects are performed depending on the type of time-short state by the effect device such as the effect display device 9.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the command analysis process converts the normal state designation command, the standard time short state designation command, the super-short state designation command, the probability change state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. Based on the stored data, the game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the recognized gaming state and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the presentation control microcomputer 100 performs the present gaming state by the presentation control process. The display of the effect symbol is displayed in the effect mode according to the above. As for the effect command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, instead of using the normal state designation command, the standard time short state designation command, the super-short time state designation command, and the probability variation state designation command as described above, the current game You may make it transmit the fluctuation pattern command which can specify a state. In doing so, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize the current gaming state and recognize the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, the above-described latent effect control is performed as follows in the effect control process. When the big hit end 12 designation command indicating the end of the 2R probability variable big hit is received, and when the small hit designation command indicating the end of the small hit is received, in the effect control process processing, at the end of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state At the end of each, the latent effect flag is set until the next big hit ends. Then, while the latent effect flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not notify whether or not it is in the probability variation state, and whether or not it is in the probability variation state such as displaying a common background image. The latent effect is difficult for the player to recognize. In addition to such an example in which such a latent effect is continued for a period until the next big hit occurs, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times, etc.) of variable display (various display of special symbols and effect symbols) is executed. You may make it continue for the period until this.

  Note that the “super-short time” variation pattern shown in the above-described embodiment may be set to be selected at a rate of 100% regardless of the display result when controlled to the super-short time state. Good.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (S805) in the effect control process.

  In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether one of the big hit end 1 designation command reception flag to the big hit end 12 designation command reception flag or the small hit end designation command reception flag is set. Is confirmed (S1901). The jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag to the jackpot end 12 designation command reception flag are received corresponding to the received command in the command analysis process (S704) when the jackpot end 1 designation command to the jackpot end 12 designation command are received. A flag is set. The small hit end designation command reception flag is set in the command analysis process when a small hit end designation command is received.

  If any command reception flag to be determined is set in S1901, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S1907). .

  When no command reception flag is set in S1901, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit effect start flag indicating that the big hit effect is executed during the big hit gaming state is set ( S1911). The big hit effect start flag is set in S1940 in the post-round processing in FIG. 41 when starting the big hit effect. If the big hit effect start flag is set, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit effect time has elapsed by determining whether or not the big hit effect timer has timed out ( S1912). The effect time of the big hit effect is set in S1939 of FIG. 41 when the big hit effect is started. If the effect time of the big hit effect has elapsed, the big hit effect start flag is reset (S1913), and the big hit effect is ended (S1914).

  When the big hit production start flag is not set in S1911, when the production time has not elapsed in S1912, or when the big hit production effect ends in S1914, the process proceeds to S1915. In S1915, it is determined whether or not the current round number stored in the number-of-openings storage area is a round for starting the round number notification effect (S1915). The number-of-opening storage area is provided in the RAM, and when receiving the special winning opening open designation command, the second byte data of the received special winning opening open designation command (EXT data: indicates the number of rounds). Is a storage area for storing (saving). Therefore, the current round number can be recognized by confirming the data of the round number stored in the release count storage area. Specifically, in S1915, as the rounds for starting the round number notification effect, the 16R normal big hit A, 16R normal big hit B, 16R probability variation big hit A, 16R probability variation big hit B, 16R probability variation big hit C, 16R probability variation big hit E, 16R probability variation Whether it is the fourth round in each of the big hit F, 16R probability variation big hit G, whether it is the fifth round in 16R probability variation big hit D, whether it is the tenth round in 16R probability variation big hit C, 16R probability variation big hit E, whether or not it is the 12th round in each of the 16R probability variation big hits G, whether or not it is the 13th round in the 16R probability variation big hits B, each of the 16R probability variation big hit F, 16R probability variable big hit G, and 16R probability variable big hit H in each It is determined whether there are 16 rounds. If it is a round for starting the round number notification effect, the round number notification effect for notifying the number of rounds corresponding to the number of rounds stored in the number-of-opens storage area is started (S1916), and the round number notification effect is started. An effect start flag is set (S1917).

  When it is determined in S1915 that it is not a round for starting the number-of-rounds notification effect, or after the process of S1917, the effect control CPU 101 designates the designation after opening the big prize opening indicating that it has received the designation command after opening the big prize opening. It is confirmed whether or not a command reception flag (set by command analysis processing) is set (S1902).

  If the designated command reception flag is not set after the big prize opening is opened, the in-round processing is terminated. When it is confirmed in the processing of S1902 that the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening (S1903). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big hit effect start flag indicating that the big hit effect is executed during the big hit game state is set (S1904). If the big hit effect start flag is not set, it is checked whether the round number notification effect start flag is set (S1918). If the round number notification effect start flag is not set, the in-round effect is terminated, for example, the image corresponding to the in-round effect is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (S1905). If the round number notification effect start flag is set, the effect during the round is terminated, for example, the image corresponding to the round number notification effect is deleted from the display screen of the effect display device 9 (S1919). When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit A, the processing of S1916 and S1917 is not executed, so the round number notification effect is ended in the processing of S1905 in the 4th to 16th rounds of 16R probability variation big hit A. Since the big hit effect is sometimes executed over a plurality of rounds, it is not determined here whether or not to end. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806) (S1906).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the round post-processing (S806) in the effect control process. In the post-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open command reception flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (S1931). The command receiving flag during a special winning opening is a flag that is set in the command analysis process when a special command during opening of a special winning opening is received.

  When the command reception flag during the big winning opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 has a big hit effect determination flag indicating that the effect content of the big hit effect (the big hit effect pattern) has already been determined. It is determined whether it is set (S1932). If the big hit effect determination flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the big hit type is “16R normal big hit A”, “16R normal big hit B”, “16R normal big hit C”, “16R probability big hit B”, “ 16R probability variation big hit C ”,“ 16R probability variation big hit D ”,“ 16R probability variation big hit E ”,“ 16R probability variation big hit F ”,“ 16R exact variation big hit G ”, or“ 16R exact variation big hit H ” It is determined whether or not (S1933). If the big hit type is any of these, the big hit effect determination process for determining the effect contents of the big hit effect (the big hit effect pattern) is executed (S1934).

  When the post-round process is executed for the first time in the big hit gaming state, the big hit effect determination process is executed because the big hit effect determination flag is not set. In the second and subsequent round post-processing, the big hit effect determination flag is set, and the big hit effect determination processing is skipped.

  Next, the contents of the big hit effect determination process (S1933) will be described. A jackpot effect pattern determination table is stored in the ROM as a data table showing the relationship between a plurality of types of jackpot effect patterns and random numbers for determining the jackpot effect pattern.

  As the big hit effect pattern, an effect using dynamite (a big hit effect pattern α) and an effect using a bomb (a big hit effect pattern β) are prepared. Furthermore, an effect pattern informing that the big hit will continue and an effect pattern informing that the big hit will end are prepared. When the big hit type is 16R normal big hit A to C, when the big hit effect is finished, the fact that the big hit ends is notified. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit B to H, when the big hit effect is finished, it is an effect that the big hit is continued.

  In the big hit performance pattern determination table for each big hit type, 16R probability variation big hit B> 16R probability variation big hit C> 16R probability variation big hit D> 16R probability variation big hit E> 16R probability variation big hit F> 16R probability variation big hit G> 16R probability variation big hit H> 16R normal The big hit A> 16R normal big hit B> 16R normal big hit C is selected, so that the data is set so that the big hit medium production pattern α is more easily determined than the big hit medium production pattern β. By making such a setting, it is possible to suggest which jackpot is to be made depending on which stage pattern the effect during the jackpot is.

  In the jackpot effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 selects a jackpot effect pattern determination table corresponding to the jackpot type from a plurality of types of jackpot effect pattern determination tables. Then, a random value for determining the big hit effect pattern is extracted, and the big hit effect pattern corresponding to the effect content of the big hit effect is determined using the selected big hit effect determination table. The determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the RAM jackpot effect buffer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit effect determination flag indicating that the big hit effect pattern has been determined, and ends the big hit effect determination process.

  Returning to FIG. 41, when the command reception flag during opening of the big prize opening is set in S1931, the effect control CPU 101 resets the command reception flag during opening of the big prize opening (S1935). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit effect start flag indicating that the big hit effect has been started is set (S1936). If the big hit effect start flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds stored in the number-of-opens storage area is a predetermined round number for starting the big hit effect (S1937). Specifically, as shown in the during-round production table of FIG. 42, whether or not it is the 12th round in 16R normal big hit A, 16R probability variable big hit B, or 16R probability big hit G, 16R normal big hit B, 16R positive change. Whether it is the 9th round in the big hit C, 16R probability variation big hit E, or 16R probability variation big hit F, whether it is the fourth round in 16R normal big hit C, 16R probability variation big hit D, or 16R probability variation big hit H judge.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram showing the contents of the in-round effect table. The in-round effect table is a data table showing the effect contents of the big hit effect, and is stored in the ROM.

  If the number of rounds is a predetermined number, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect content and effect time of the big hit effect based on the big hit effect pattern set in the big hit effect buffer and the big hit type, and hits the big hit Production is started (S1939).

  As shown in the during-round effect table of FIG. 42, the effect content of the big hit effect is a big hit effect that is notified that the big hit is ended if the big hit type is 16R normal big hit. Also, if the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit, it will be a big hit effect during which the big hit is informed.

  The production time of the big hit production is determined as follows. If the big hit type is 16R normal big hit A, the production time corresponding to the time of the 12th to 16th rounds (specifically, 0.5 second opening time × 5 + interval between opening times−0.1 second = about 4) .4 seconds). If it is 16R normal big hit B, the production corresponding to the time of the 9th to 16th rounds (specifically, the opening time of 0.5 seconds × 8 + interval between opening times−0.1 seconds = about 7.4 seconds) It will be time. If it is 16R normal big hit C, the production time corresponding to the time of the 4th to 16th rounds (specifically, 0.5 second opening time × 13 + interval between opening times−0.1 second = about 12.4 seconds) )

  If the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit B, the production time corresponding to the period in which the big winning opening is opened in 0.5 seconds out of 12 rounds (corresponding to the 12th to 16th rounds of 16R normal big hit A). The same time as the time). If it is 16R probable big hit C, the production time corresponding to the period in which the big prize opening is opened in 0.5 seconds out of 9 rounds (the same time as the time of the 9th to 16th rounds of 16R normal big hit B) An effect using dynamite (a big hit effect pattern α) and an effect using a bomb (a big hit effect pattern β) are prepared as the big hit effect patterns. Furthermore, an effect pattern informing that the big hit will continue and an effect pattern informing that the big hit will end are prepared. When the big hit type is 16R normal big hit, when the big hit effect is finished, the fact that the big hit ends is notified. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit, when the big hit effect is finished, it is an effect that the big hit is continued. If it is 16R probable big hit D, the production time corresponding to the period in which the big prize opening opens in 0.5 seconds out of 4 rounds (the same time as the time of the 4th to 16th rounds of 16R normal big hit C) It becomes.

  When the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit E, the effect time corresponding to the time of the ninth to eleventh rounds is determined. In the case of 16R probability variation big hit F, it is determined to be the production time corresponding to the time of the 9th to 15th rounds. When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit G, it is determined to be an effect time corresponding to the time of the 12th to 15th rounds. In the case of 16R probability variation big hit H, the production time is determined to correspond to the time of the 4th to 15th rounds.

  In S1939, when the effect time is determined, a big hit effect timer for measuring the time is started. Note that the time during the big hit may be set to be shorter than this time. That is, the big hit effect may end within a period shorter than the period in which the big prize opening is opened in 0.5 seconds.

  When the big hit effect is started in S1939, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the round number notification effect start flag when the round number notification effect start flag is set (S1939A). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit effect start flag (S1940). Then, the process proceeds to S1944.

  In S1937, if it is not the predetermined number of rounds for starting the big hit effect, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the round number notification effect start flag is set (S1941). If the round number notification effect start flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 starts the in-round effect corresponding to the in-round effect determination table shown in FIG. 42 (S1938). After that, it progresses to S1944.

  In the process of S1938, specifically, if it is the first to third rounds of 16R big hit, the process for executing the battle effects in the second and third rounds is performed. The process for executing the battle effect in the first round (the effect as shown in FIG. 43F described later) is performed immediately before the jackpot display is ended in the jackpot display process of FIG. 39 regardless of the type of 16R jackpot. It starts at the stage. Therefore, in S1938, among the battle effects in the first to third rounds, the battle effects in the second and third rounds are executed. If 16R probable big hit A among 16R big hits, it becomes a battle effect in which the teammate character wins in the third round. In the case of other 16R big hits, it becomes a battle effect in which the teammate character loses in the third round. By doing in this way, it can alert | report that it is 16R probability variation big hit A by battle production. In the case of 16R probability variation big hit A, the process of S1938 is executed in the first to third rounds, and the battle effect is started, and the round number notification effect is started after the fourth round.

  If the round number notification effect start flag is set in S1941, the round number notification effect for notifying the current round number is started (S1942). After that, it progresses to S1944. In the round number notification effect, the character image after the battle effect ends may be continuously displayed. It should be noted that during the 2R probability variation big hit and small hit, the effect during the round is not executed, but during the 2R probability change big hit and small hit, the effect during the round may be executed.

  In S1944, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S1944). Thereafter, the post-round processing is terminated.

  Next, an effect operation performed in the effect display device 9 such as a big hit effect will be described. 43 and 44 are diagrams showing a specific example of the effect operation such as the big hit effect.

  In the following, an effect when the 16R big hit is based on the display result of the variable display will be described. As shown in FIG. 43A, the effect symbols are displayed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), after reaching the reach state and executing the reach effect, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (C). In FIG. 43B, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach are executed corresponding to the variation pattern. As the jackpot symbol displayed in FIG. 43C, the symbol determined in S801 in FIG. 39 is stopped and displayed. FIG. 43C shows an example in which even numbers are determined and “6”, “6”, and “6” are stopped and displayed.

  In the setting of the jackpot symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot type is 16R probability variable jackpot, it is easier to determine an odd symbol than when it is a 16R normal jackpot. In addition, regardless of whether the big hit type is 16R normal big hit or 16R probability variable big hit, it is easy to determine odd symbols in the order that is advantageous to the player (in order of long open time of the big winning opening). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), when the even-numbered jackpot symbol is obtained, it is notified that there is a high possibility that the jackpot is relatively unfavorable for the player.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), a display indicating that it has been a big hit is made (S802 in FIG. 39), and after displaying that it is the first round as shown in FIG. 43 (E), As an effect during one round, a battle effect as shown in FIG. 43 (F) is started (S1938 in FIG. 41). This battle effect is executed as a mid-round effect up to the third round, as shown in FIG. Here, when the big hit type is a 16R big hit other than the 16R probability variation big hit A, an effect is performed in which the teammate character (right character) loses to the enemy character (left character) as shown in FIG. The

  When the big hit type is 16R normal big hit B or 16R probability variable big hit C after the end of the battle effect, an effect or the like for notifying the number of rounds is executed in the fourth to eighth rounds. And when it becomes the 9th round as shown in FIG. 43 (I), the big hit effect is started.

  If the jackpot effect pattern determined in S1934 of FIG. 41 is a jackpot effect pattern α, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A-1), (A-2), and (A-3), the dynamite image is displayed. In addition to the display, an effect of igniting the dynamite lead is executed. Here, if the big hit type is 16R normal big hit B, as shown in FIG. 44 (A-4), a display indicating that the fire of the conductor is extinguished is made, and the big hit is completed as shown in FIG. 44 (A-5). Is displayed, and the jackpot gaming state ends. If the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit C, as shown in FIG. 44 (C), the display that the dynamite explodes is made, and the display that the big hit continues as shown in FIG. 44 (D) is made. Then, as shown in FIGS. 44 (E) and 44 (F), the subsequent round game is executed, and after the 16th round is finished, as shown in FIG. The jackpot gaming state ends.

  If the big hit effect pattern determined in S1934 of FIG. 41 is the big hit effect pattern β, as shown in FIGS. 44 (B-1), (B-2), and (B-3), the image of the bomb. Is displayed, and the effect of igniting the bomb lead is executed. Here, if the big hit type is 16R normal big hit B, as shown in FIG. 44 (B-4), a display indicating that the fire of the conductor is extinguished is made, and the big hit is completed as shown in FIG. 44 (B-5). Is displayed, and the jackpot gaming state ends. If the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit C, as shown in FIG. 44 (C), a display indicating that the bomb explodes is made, and as shown in FIG. 44 (D), a display showing that the big hit continues. Then, as shown in FIGS. 44 (E) and 44 (F), the subsequent round game is executed, and after the 16th round is finished, as shown in FIG. The jackpot gaming state ends.

  When the big hit type is 16R normal big hit B, it is shown in FIGS. 44 (A-1) to (A-5) and (B-1) to (B-5) over the ninth to sixteenth rounds. When such a big hit effect is executed and the big hit type is 16R probability variable big hit C, during the period in which the big winning opening of the ninth round is open for 0.5 seconds, FIGS. 44 (A-1) to (A-3) ), (B-1) to (B-3), (C), (D), the big hit effect is executed.

  When the big hit type is 16R probability variation big hit A, as shown in FIG. 43 (J), an effect that the teammate character (right character) wins the enemy character (left character) is executed. Only when the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot A, the effect that the ally character wins the enemy character is executed in this way, so the battle effect has the longest opening time of the jackpot in the jackpot gaming state, and the player It is possible to notify that the 16R probability variable big hit A is the most advantageous big hit.

  After the battle effect ends, effects such as the notification of the number of rounds as shown in FIGS. 44 (H) and 44 (I) are executed in the fourth to 16th rounds. In the case of 16R probability variation big hit A, the big hit effect is not executed. Then, after the end of the 16th round, as shown in FIG. 44 (G), a display indicating that the big hit is completed is made, and the big hit gaming state is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, even if the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is the same, the opening mode of the big winning opening in each big hit gaming state is different. Therefore, in each jackpot type, the advantage for the player (advantage regarding the number of prize balls obtained during the jackpot game state) is different, so that the game can be applied and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, even if it is a 16R normal big hit, a round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is 0.5 seconds (a round in which no winning ball is substantially obtained) The jackpot B is the 9th round and after, and the 16R regular jackpot C is the fourth and later rounds, and even within the same 16R regular jackpot, the advantage for the player (the advantage related to the number of winning balls obtained during the jackpot game state) Different. Also, even if it is a 16R probability variation big hit, the round that the opening time of the big prize opening is 0.5 seconds (a round in which a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially) is the 9th to 11th rounds in the 16R probability variation big hit E, 16R The 9th to 15th rounds for the probable big hit F, the 12th to 15th rounds for the 16R probable big hit G, and the 4th to 15th rounds for the 16R probable big hit H, and even for the same 16R probable big hit, the advantage for the player ( Advantages relating to the number of prize balls obtained during the big hit gaming state are different. Further, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A-1) to (A-5), (B-1) to (B-5), (C), and (D), which jackpot is suggested ( The effect during the big hit (notifying whether or not the big hit gaming state continues) is executed, so that the player pays attention to the big hit during the game and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when the big hit effect is generated at the same timing when the big hit effect is displayed as the big hit effect, the timing at which the big hit display is performed at an early stage of the 16 rounds, After the performance is performed, a larger number of rounds are released in such a way that a winning ball can be obtained, so that the game's interest can be improved with respect to the timing at which the display of the big hit continues.

  In the first embodiment described above, in the probability variation state and the electric chew support control state, the 16R probability variation big hit H or 2R probability variation, which is disadvantageous for the player in terms of the control mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (award ball acquisition surface). When a big hit occurs, not only the player is discouraged but also the player can be satisfied by being controlled in a super-short time state. Furthermore, in the electric chew support control state after the end of each big hit game state of 16R big hit and 2R big hit, since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is frequently changed to the open state, it is changed by the second special symbol display 8b. Although the frequency of the display is increased, the variation display performed by the second special symbol display 8b is more likely to be performed with the 16R probability variation big hit H and 2R than the variation display performed by the first special symbol display 8a. Since the ratio of determining any of the probable big hits is high, the player can be further satisfied.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, with respect to a winning disadvantage per 16R probability variation jackpot (16R probability variation jackpots E to G), depending on the gaming state when the probability variation jackpot occurs, the state of the variation time after the end of the jackpot gaming state An example in which the states (variation time states such as the normal state, the standard time short state, and the super time short state) are different will be described.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of the hit type control including the big hit and the small hit according to the second embodiment in a table format. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a variation time state selection table after probability variation big hit according to the second embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 45, the probability variation jackpot according to the second embodiment is different from the probability variation jackpot according to the first embodiment in the end of the jackpot gaming state of the winning disadvantage (16R probability variation jackpots EG) out of the 16R probability variation jackpot. The game state (normal state, standard time short state) when it is determined that the state of the variable time to be controlled later (state related to the variable time such as normal state, standard time short state, super short time state) is such a probable big hit. It is different depending on a gaming state such as a super short time state. As for the 16R probability variation big hit H and the 2R probability variation big hit, similarly to the 16R probability variation big hit E to G, the game state when it is determined that the state of the variation time controlled after the big hit gaming state ends is the probability variable big hit. It may be different depending on the situation.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the 16R probability change big hits E and G are controlled so as to shift to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, and any of the following first control state to third control state is performed. It is a big hit that becomes such a state. The first control state is a state in which control for shifting to the time-short state (standard time-short state or super-short time state) and the electric chew support control state is not performed. The second control state is a state in which control for shifting to the standard time short state and the electric chew support control state is performed. The third control state is a state in which control for shifting to the super-short time state and the electric chew support control state is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 45, the 16R probability variation big hit F is controlled to shift to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and any of the following first control state or second control state is performed. It is a big hit that becomes such a state. The first control state is a state in which control for shifting to the standard time short state and the electric chew support control state is performed. The second control state is a state in which control for shifting to the super-short time state and the electric chew support control state is performed.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a variation time state selection table after probability variation big hit used to determine the variation time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability variation big hit E to H and 2R probability variation big hit in the second embodiment. . The variation time state selection table after the probability variation big hit is stored in the ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 560.

  In the variation time state selection table after the probability variation big hit in FIG. 46, when the probability variation big hit is determined corresponding to each of the 16R probability variation big hit E, 16R probability variation big hit F, 16R probability variation big hit G, 16R probability variation big hit H, and 2R probability variable big hit. Change time state (normal state, standard time short state, super short time state) to be selected after the big hit gaming state for each variable time state (normal state, standard time short state, super short state) Any state).

  For example, the 16R probability variation big hits E and G are determined to be in the normal state when it is determined to be the big hit in the normal state. The 16R probability variable big hits E and G are determined to be in the standard short time state (continue until the next big hit) when it is determined to be the big hit in the standard short time state. The 16R probability variable big hits E and G are determined to be in the super-short state (continue until the next big hit) when it is determined to be a big hit in the super-short state.

  The 16R probability variable big hit F is determined to be in the standard time short state (continues until the next big hit) when it is determined to be the big hit in the normal state. The 16R probability variable big hit F is determined to be in the super-short time state (continues until the next big hit) when it is determined to be the big hit in the standard time short state. With respect to the 16R probability variable big hit F, when it is decided to be a big hit in the super short time state, it is decided to be in a super short time state (continue until the next big hit).

  As described above, when it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit F is generated in the super-short-time state, it is controlled to the super-short-time state, but is generated in a predetermined state such as a normal state other than the super-short-time state. When it is determined, the state is controlled to a predetermined state other than the super short time state such as the standard time short state. In addition to the normal state, when it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit F is generated in a predetermined state other than the super-short time state such as the standard time-short state, other than the super-short time state such as the standard-time short state. It may be set to be controlled to a predetermined state. Further, when it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit F is generated in a predetermined state other than the super short time state such as the normal state and the standard time short state, other than the super short time state such as the standard time short state or the normal state. It may be set to be controlled to a predetermined state.

  Further, for each of the 16R probability variation big hit H and the 2R probability variation big hit, when it is decided to make a big hit in any of the normal state, the standard time short state, and the super short time state, the super short time state (next time It is decided to continue until the big hit.

  When it is determined to change to the normal state when determining the variation time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit using the variation time state selection table after probability variation big hit, It is determined not to execute Chu support control. Further, when it is determined that the standard time-short state is set, and when it is determined that the super-time-short state is set, it is determined that the electric chew support control is executed.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table according to the second embodiment. 47A shows a first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and FIG. 47B shows a second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 47 is different from FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 showing the jackpot type determination table according to the first embodiment, as the second special symbol jackpot type determination table according to the gaming state as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) to (C). The determination table is not provided, and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table (B) used regardless of the gaming state is provided. In the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 47 (B), the ratio of 16R big hit (including 16R normal big hit and 16R probability variable big hit) is higher than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 47 (A). Is also set high.

  In addition, in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 47 (B), the selection ratios of 16R probability variable big hits E to H, which are winning disadvantages, are 16R probability variable big hit E, G <16R probability variable big hit F <16R probability big hit. It is set in relation to H. On the other hand, in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 47 (A), the selection ratio of 16R probability variation jackpots E to H, which is a winning disadvantage, is 16R probability variation jackpot E, G> 16R probability variation jackpot F> 16R probability variation jackpot. It is set in relation to H.

  47A is compared with the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 47B, the 16R probability variable jackpot E, G, 16R probability jackpot F, 16R The ratio of selecting each of the probability variation big hits H is set in the following relationship. Compared to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selecting the 16R probability variation jackpot F and the ratio of selecting the 16R probability variation jackpot H, and the 16R probability variation jackpot E, G The ratio of selecting is set low.

  Next, a special symbol stop process and a jackpot end process used to determine the control state after the jackpot gaming state of the 16R probability variation jackpot E to H and the 2R probability variation jackpot in the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing according to the second embodiment. The special symbol stop process of FIG. 48 is executed in place of the special symbol stop process of FIG. 32 according to the first embodiment.

  The special symbol stop process of FIG. 48 is different from the special symbol stop process of FIG. 32 between the S133 and S134 of FIG. 32 in the big hit end process shown in FIG. S133A and S133B as processing for acquiring information at the time of jackpot occurrence are used as information used to select a variation time state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of 16R probability variation jackpot E to H and 2R probability variation jackpot using the table. It is provided.

  When the big hit flag is set in S133, based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55, the big hit type of this time is the 16R positive variation big hit E, G, 16R positive variable big hit F, 16R positive change. It is determined whether or not any of the big hit H and the 2R probability variable big hit is satisfied (S133A). If not, the process proceeds to S134. On the other hand, if applicable, it is in the normal state (non-short state), standard time short state, or super short state depending on whether the standard time short flag or super time short flag is set. The time reduction information shown is confirmed, and based on the information, one of the big hit occurrence information flags used as data indicating the big hit occurrence information is set (S133B). The big hit occurrence information flag is a flag indicating whether the fluctuation time state when the big hit occurs is one of a normal state, a standard time short state, or a super short time state. As a big hit occurrence information flag, a normal occurrence flag that is set when in a normal state, a standard and short occurrence flag that is set when a standard time is short, and a super short time state that is set It includes a plurality of flags called super time and short time occurrence flags. As the big hit occurrence time information flag, one of a normal time occurrence flag, a standard time short time occurrence flag, and a super-short time occurrence flag is set according to the variation time state when the big hit occurs.

  In S133B, when the standard time / short flag is set, the standard time / short time occurrence flag is set. When the super time / short flag is set, the super time / short time occurrence flag is set. When neither of these is set, the normal occurrence flag is set. Thereby, based on the state of the big hit occurrence information flag, the fluctuation time state when the big hit occurs can be recognized in the big hit end process. The big hit occurrence information flag may be set in S133B without performing the big hit type determination in S133A.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the big hit end processing according to the second embodiment. The jackpot end process in FIG. 49 is executed in place of the jackpot end process in FIG. 35 according to the first embodiment.

  The big hit end process of FIG. 49 is different from the big hit end process of FIG. 35 between S163 of FIG. 35, S168 and S166, instead of S163A and S164 of FIG. Based on the jackpot type information and the information on the big hit occurrence information flag described above using the time state selection table, the fluctuation time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability variable big hit E to H and 2R probability variable big hit S167A to S167E are provided as processing for determining (setting).

  After S163, it is confirmed whether or not the current big hit type among the big hit types determined in S161 corresponds to any of 16R probability variation big hits E to H and 2R probability variation big hit (S167A). If none of these is true, it is one of 16R probability variation big hits A to D in terms of elimination, and the process proceeds to S166. On the other hand, when one of the conditions is met, it is specified by the information on the type of jackpot determined in S133A and the information flag at the time of jackpot occurrence set in S133B in FIG. Based on the information on the occurrence of the big hit (information indicating whether the big hit was in the normal state, the standard time short state, or the super-short time state), the normal state, One of the standard time short state and the super short time state is selected (S167B).

  Next, the big hit occurrence information flag is reset (S167C). Then, it is determined whether or not the standard time reduction state is selected in S167B (S167D). If it is determined that the standard time reduction state has been selected, the process proceeds to S166, and the standard time reduction flag is set. Thereby, when the standard time short state is selected by the variation time state selection table after the probability variation big hit, the standard time short state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. If it is determined in S167D that the standard time reduction state is not selected in S167B, it is determined whether or not the super time reduction state is selected in S167B (S167E).

  If it is determined that the super-short time state is selected, the super-short time flag is set (S168). As a result, when the super short time state is selected by the variation time state selection table after the probability variation big hit, the super short time state is controlled after the big hit gaming state is finished. If it is determined that the super-short time state has not been selected, the normal state has been selected, and the process directly proceeds to S170. Thereby, when the normal state is selected by the variation time state selection table after the probability variation big hit, the normal state is controlled after the big hit gaming state is finished. Note that the above-described resetting of the big hit occurrence information flag in S167C may be performed before executing S170.

  By performing the control described above, in the second embodiment, the end of the big hit gaming state according to the gaming state when the winning disadvantage (16R probability changing big hit E to G) out of the 16R probability changing big hit occurs. The state of the subsequent variation time (a state related to the variation time such as the normal state, the standard time short state, and the super time short state) can be made different. Thereby, diversification of the transition of a game state can be aimed at and the interest of a game can be improved. In particular, as shown in S133A, S133B in FIG. 46, FIG. 48, and S167B to S167E in FIG. 49, when it is determined that the winning disadvantage (16R probability variation big hit E to H) is determined in the super short time state. It is controlled to the super short time state, and in a predetermined state such as a normal state other than the super short time state (the normal state may be the standard time short state), the winning disadvantage (16R probability variable big hit E, G) When it is decided to do so, it is controlled to a predetermined state (the normal state or the standard time short state) other than the super short time state such as the standard time short state. As a result, the player is discouraged when a winning disadvantage (16R probability variation big hit E to H) that is disadvantageous to the player occurs while being controlled to the super-short time state in the probability variation state and the electric chew support control state. In addition, the player can be satisfied by being controlled in the super-short time state. Furthermore, in the electric chew support control state after the end of each big hit game state of 16R big hit and 2R big hit, since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is frequently changed to the open state, it is changed by the second special symbol display 8b. Although the frequency of display is increased, the ratio of selecting 16R probability variation big hits F and H for the second special symbol as shown in FIG. 47B is as shown in FIG. 47A. In addition, since the ratio of the 16R probability variation big hits F and H is higher for the first special symbol, when the 16R probability variation big hits F and H occur, the game is further satisfied by being controlled to the super-short time state. A feeling can be given.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, a first probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit A to D) advantageous to the player and a second probability variation big hit (16R probability variation more disadvantageous to the player than the big hit). With regard to the big hit E to H), the first probable big hit and the second until the predetermined period (the first R to 3R, the first R to 8R, or the first R to 11R) elapses from the start of the specific gaming state. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state in the same control mode (open for 30 seconds), and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit are The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state in different control modes (only the 30-second opening, only the 0.5-second opening, or a combination thereof). Thus, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state in the same control mode for the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit until the predetermined period elapses from the start of the big hit gaming state. Thus, since the player cannot determine which jackpot gaming state, the player's expectation regarding the type of jackpot can be obtained. And even when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state of the second probability variation big hit that is disadvantageous for the player, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is higher than after the end of the first big hit big jackpot gaming state By controlling the probability change state and the super-short time state which are advantageous to the player at a ratio, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation from being lowered. Thereby, the player's expectation regarding the type of jackpot can be obtained during the jackpot gaming state.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the first probable big hit ((3R, 8R, or 11R) until the predetermined round number as the common control round number elapses from the start of the big hit gaming state ( The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state in the same control manner with the 16R probability variation big hits A to D) and the second probability variation big hits (16R probability variation big hits E to H). Then, the type of jackpot is selected by S72 and S73 of FIG. 28, but as shown in FIG. 5, the number of common control rounds for 16R probability variable jackpots E to H differs for each jackpot type, so S72 of FIG. , S73, the number of common control rounds is selected based on the selection of the jackpot type. As a result, after the predetermined number of rounds has elapsed, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be in the open state in different control modes for the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit, Since the number of rounds to be used is selected from a plurality of predetermined round numbers, the manner in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be in an open state differs depending on the number of rounds selected. Thereby, it is possible to make a game stick to the game based on selection of the number of rounds used as the number of common control rounds.

  (3) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) to 15 (C), the relationship of the ratio at which the 16R probability variation big hit H that becomes the ultra-short time state is selected is as follows: normal state <standard time short state < It is set at the time of super short time. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, the relationship of the ratio of being in the super-short time state when 16R probability variation big hits E to H are selected is set in the normal state <standard time short state <super short time state. ing. As described above, when the second probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit E to H) is determined in the probability variation state and the super short time state, in the normal gaming state or in the probability variation state and the standard time short state. The rate of control to the probability variation state and the super short time state is higher than when the second probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit E to H) is determined. Accordingly, the probability change after the end of the big hit gaming state of the second probability change big hit (16R probability change big hit E to H) according to the gaming state when the second probability change big hit (16R probability change big hit E to H) is determined. Since the ratio controlled to the state and the super-short time state changes, it is possible to diversify the transition of the gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), the relationship of the ratio of selecting the 16R probability variation big hit H that is in the super-short-time state is set in the normal state <standard-time short state. Has been. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, the relationship of the ratio of being in the super-short time state when the 16R probability variation big hits E to H are selected is set in the normal state <the standard time short state. As described above, when the second probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit E to H) is determined in the probability variation state and the standard time short state, the second probability variation big hit (16R probability variation big hit in the normal gaming state). E-H) has a higher rate of control to the probability variation state and the super-short time state than when the decision is made. Accordingly, the probability change after the end of the big hit gaming state of the second probability change big hit (16R probability change big hit E to H) according to the gaming state when the second probability change big hit (16R probability change big hit E to H) is determined. Since the ratio controlled to the state and the super-short time state changes, it is possible to diversify the transition of the gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 46, after the big hit gaming state, the first advantageous state is controlled to the standard short time state, and the second advantageous state is a variation of the fluctuation display more than the first shortened state. Since it is controlled to the second shortened state in which the time is shortened, it is possible to efficiently execute the variable display in which the execution condition is satisfied, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) As shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b), the fluctuation pattern determined when the 16R probability variation big hit is determined in the normal state or the standard time short state, as shown in FIG. 24 (c). The variation time determined for the 16R probability variation big hit in the short time state is set to have a shorter variation time for the selected variation pattern. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), the super short time as shown in FIG. 25 (c) rather than the variation pattern determined when the 2R probability variation big hit is obtained in the normal state or the standard short time state. The change time of the selected change pattern is set to be shorter for the change pattern determined when 2R probability change big hit in the state. In this way, when it is decided to make a big hit including 16R and 2R big hits in the super short time state, when it is decided to make a big hit including 16R and 2R big hits in the normal gaming state or the standard time short state Is determined to have a shorter variation time. As a result, the time from when the super short-time state is reached to the big hit can be made shorter than the period from the normal gaming state or the standard time short-time state to the big hit, so the speed feeling in the game It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) As shown in S133A, S133B in FIG. 46 and FIG. 48 of the second embodiment, and S167B to S167E in FIG. When it is determined to be 16R probability variation big hit E, G in a predetermined state (which may be a standard time short state) such as a normal state other than the super time short state, the super time short state is controlled. It is controlled to a predetermined state (which may be a normal state) such as a standard state other than the state. As a result, when a winning disadvantage that is unfavorable for the player out of the 16R probability varying big hit occurs when the probability changing state and the electric chew support control state are controlled to the super-short-time state, the player is simply discouraged. However, the player can be satisfied by being controlled to the super-short time state. Furthermore, in the electric chew support control state after the end of each big hit game state of 16R big hit and 2R big hit, since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is frequently changed to the open state, it is changed by the second special symbol display 8b. Although the frequency of display is increased, the ratio of selecting the 16R probability variation big hit F for the second special symbol as shown in FIG. 47 (B) of the second embodiment is shown in FIG. 47 (A). Since it is higher than the ratio of selecting 16R probability variation big hits F and H for the first special symbol, it is executed by the second special symbol display 8b rather than the variation display executed by the first special symbol display 8a. The fluctuation display has a higher ratio of determining the 16R probability variation big hit F and H as the 16R probability variation big hit, so when the 16R probability variation big hit occurs, it is controlled to the 16R probability variation big hit F and H. , It is possible to give satisfaction to the more player.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 2, the 16R probability variation big hit is controlled to the standard time short state without being controlled to the super short time state, and the 16R positive variation big hit F is controlled to the super time short state without being controlled to the standard time short state. 16R probability variation jackpot H is included, so that in the probability variation state and the electric support support control state, when a winning disadvantageous strike that is disadvantageous to the player occurs among the 16R probability variation jackpots, The player can be satisfied by being controlled by the state. Furthermore, in the electric chew support control state after the end of each big hit game state of 16R big hit and 2R big hit, since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is frequently changed to the open state, it is changed by the second special symbol display 8b. Although the frequency of the display is increased, the variation display executed by the second special symbol display 8b is more likely to be 16R probability variation than the variation display performed by the first special symbol display 8a. Since the ratio of determining the big hit H is high, when a disadvantageous winning win that is disadvantageous to the player occurs in the 16R probability changing big hit, the player is further satisfied by being controlled to the 16R probability changing big hit H. Can do.

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

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

  (3) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (4) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the time-short state is controlled, the time-short state is realized by increasing the selection ratio of the variation pattern having a relatively short variation time compared to the normal state among the variation patterns. An example to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of variation patterns dedicated to normal states and a plurality of types of variation patterns dedicated to short-time states with an average variation time shorter than the variation pattern are provided. The short-time state may be realized by selecting a variation pattern from the plurality of types of variation patterns and selecting a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns dedicated to the short-time state in the short-time state.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 16R big hit and 2R big hit are provided as the big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 16R, a big hit of 5R, and a big hit of 2R. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, 16R big hit) where a winning ball is easily obtained and a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 10R, 5R big hit, 2R jackpot) and the second special symbol may be set so that the ratio of the jackpot type of the jackpot type group in which the winning ball is easily obtained is higher than that of the first special symbol. . At that time, the control related to the short-time state as shown in the above-described embodiment is performed, and for the big hit type of the big hit type group in which the winning ball is easily obtained, the same control as the 16R big hit in the above-described embodiment is performed. With respect to the big hit type of the big hit type group in which it is difficult to obtain, the same control as the 2R big hit in the above-described embodiment may be performed to control the variation time as described above for each group. Control may be made so that the big hit type for which a winning ball is easily obtained tends to shift to a shorter time than the big hit type for which a winning ball is difficult to obtain. In the embodiment described above, at least the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display have the same value of big hit (for example, the same opening pattern, the same gaming state after the big hit gaming state, etc.). When it is decided to do so, the ratio of performing the control to shift to the super-short time state may be set so that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is higher.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the control for changing the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved storage is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control for varying the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories may not be performed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, for the first special symbol, in the high base state, the example in which the control for changing the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories is not performed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol may be controlled to vary the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memories in the high base state.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, for the 16R probability variation big hits A to D, F, H, and the 2R probability variation big hit, an example is shown in which the probability variation state and the short-time state continue for a period until the next big hit occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the condition that the probability change state and the short time state are executed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the change display (special symbol change display) and the condition that the next big hit occurs. Control that continues for a period of time until the earlier condition is satisfied may be performed. The probability variation state is continued for a period until the next big hit occurs, while the time reduction state is a condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variation display (variable display of special symbols) is executed. The control may be performed to continue for a period until the earlier condition among the conditions until the next big hit occurs.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the same period (until the next big hit occurs) in the time-short state after the end of each big hit gaming state of 16R probability variable big hits AD, F, H, and 2R probability variable big hits. An example to continue is shown. However, the durations of the plurality of types of short-time states may be different. For example, the standard short time state after the big hit gaming state of 16R probability change big hits A to D, F is continued until the first time (100 times, etc.) of the fluctuation display is executed, and the 16R probability change big hit H and 2R probability change The super short time state after the big hit big hit gaming state may be controlled so as to continue until the second number of times (150 times, etc.) of the variable display is executed.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the big hit type and the big hit symbol are made to correspond one-to-one and selected simultaneously using the same random value (random 1) has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For each jackpot type, each of a plurality of jackpot symbols is associated with a jackpot symbol determining random number value provided separately from the random number value for determining the jackpot type, and the jackpot type is determined. Thereafter, a process for selecting and determining one jackpot symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols included in the determined jackpot type may be performed using a random number value for determining the jackpot symbol.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the same standard time-short state is assumed for the time-short state in the probability variation state after the end of each big-hit gaming state of 16R normal big hits A to C and 16R probability variation big hits A to D and F. showed that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rate at which the fluctuation pattern with a shorter variation time is selected after the end of the big hit gaming state of 16R probability big hit A to D and F is higher than after the big hit gaming state of 16R normal big hit AC. You may make it do.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the big hit gaming state for the big hit (16R big hit) at which a winning ball is easily obtained and the big hit (2R probability variable big hit) at which a winning ball is hard to be obtained. The example which divides the type of jackpot with is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of opening is the same for big hits where prize balls are easily obtained and big hits where prize balls are difficult to obtain. For a big hit where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, an extremely short opening time may be used in which a prize ball is difficult to obtain. In such a case, even when the small hit as described above is provided, the number of times and the opening time are the same as those for the big hit where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. In this way, there is no need to provide a display lamp (round lamp) for distinguishing the number of times of opening at the time of big hit, and therefore it is impossible to determine at all whether or not it is in a probable state from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. be able to.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the 16R probability variation big hits A to D are not controlled to the super-short time state is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of 16R probability variation big hits A to D, it may be possible to control to a super-short state at a predetermined rate (for example, an extremely small rate). By doing so, after the big hit that is easy to obtain a prize ball occurs, the period until the next big hit that is easy to obtain a prize ball can be shortened, so that the progress of the game can be speeded up. it can.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the 16R probability variation big hits B and C are not controlled to the super-short time state is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of 16R probability variation big hits B and C, it may be possible to control to a super-short time state at a predetermined ratio (for example, an extremely small ratio). By doing so, the 16R probability variation big hits B and C are less likely to obtain a winning ball than the 16R probability variation big hit A, so that the player's expectation regarding the type of the specific gaming state can be felt during the specific gaming state. .

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the 16R probability variable big win is provided as the first specific gaming state with a winning advantage winning that is substantially obtained in each round of 16 rounds, and is more variable than the first specific gaming state. As the second specific gaming state in which the control mode of the winning ball apparatus 20 is disadvantageous for the player, even if there are 16 rounds which are the same as the winning advantageous wins, a winning unfavorable hit where a winning is not substantially obtained in some rounds is provided. An example was given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second specific gaming state is the same 16 rounds as the first specific gaming state, and winning can be made substantially in all rounds, but in all rounds or some rounds. For example, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled in a control mode that is set so that the number of game balls that can be won is substantially smaller, for example, the opening time is shorter than the first specific gaming state, the control mode May be disadvantageous to the player. Further, the second specific gaming state may be a big hit in which the number of rounds set as a round controlled as the specific gaming state is smaller than that of the first specific gaming state, for example, 8R. That is, the second specific game state is not limited to the specific game state of the above-described embodiment as long as the control mode of the special variable winning ball device 20 is more disadvantageous than the first specific game state.

  (17) In the present embodiment, the release mode is the same in the open mode of 30 seconds from the start of jackpot to a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined period such as the first to third rounds), but from the start of jackpot You may make it the same by the open mode of 0.5 second until a predetermined period.

  (18) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

When the display result of the variable display unit that displays the identification information that can identify each of them and derives and displays the display result becomes the specific display result, the gaming state is identified that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state A gaming machine that controls the gaming state,
The game state can be changed between a first state in which the game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state. A variable winning device controlled to a state of 1,
Whether or not to control to the specific game state when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the specific game state, the first specific game state, and the variable winning device of the variable winning device than the first specific game state Pre-determining means for determining before the display result is derived and displayed, which one of a plurality of types of the specific game states including the second specific game state in which the control mode is disadvantageous;
Fluctuation display executing means for executing the fluctuation display according to the determination result by the prior determination means;
Specific game state control means for controlling the variable winning device according to the determined specific game state when it is determined by the prior determination means to be in the specific game state;
The specific game state control means controls the variable winning device to the first state in the same control manner in the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and then controls the first specific game state. And in the second specific gaming state, the variable winning device is controlled to the first state in different control modes,
A gaming machine, wherein the number of times of the same control mode is selected from a plurality of types of times determined in advance.

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