JP5781577B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player when a particular display result was derived in the variable display means for deriving a display result by performing the variable display.

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

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

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed.

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

  In this type of gaming machine, among a plurality of parameters set for the character, the parameter selected by the player's operation is changed according to the game situation, and an effect by the character according to the rank of the parameter is performed. At the same time, by receiving a password (specific information) that can specify the output current parameter at the start of the next game, it is possible to start an effect by a character according to the rank of the parameter specified from the received password. In some cases, the parameters set in the previous game can be transferred to the performance in the current game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-279062 A (pages 82-83, FIGS. 85-86)

The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it cannot be notified that the supply of electric power has been resumed .

The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying that the supply of electric power has been resumed .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived to variable display means for performing variable display and deriving a display result,
State data storage means for storing state data indicating the production state;
Effect execution means for executing effects according to the state data stored in the state data storage means;
Information that can identify the status data, including the unique information part that is unique to the model and cannot be transferred to another model, and can be transferred to the other model that is common to the model and other models Output means for outputting specific information including state information having a common information portion including common information ,
Input means for accepting input of information by the player;
The state data specified from the unique information in the unique information portion is updated and stored in the state data storage means and is taken over on condition that the state information included in the information input by the input means is that of the own model. State data transfer means;
Game control means for starting game control based on the start of power supply;
Memory holding means capable of holding information on game control for a predetermined period even when power supply is stopped;
A power abnormality signal output means for outputting a power abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the power supply;
When the power supply is resumed after the power abnormality signal is output, the control state when the power abnormality signal is output is restored based on the information regarding the game control held by the memory holding means. Recovery means,
Display means capable of displaying;
With
Before Symbol display means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, performs display by a predetermined first embodiment for performing settings relating to the game, the power anomaly signal is output when the display by the first embodiment is being carried out When the power supply is resumed after that, a display according to a predetermined second mode different from the first mode is performed.
According to this feature, it can be notified that the power supply has been resumed .

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
State data storage means (game information table) for storing state data (effect parameters) indicating the effect state, and effect execution means (for effect control) for executing effects according to the state data stored in the state data storage means In the CPU 101, the portion for performing the notice effect processing in step S842) and the state data changing means for changing the state data in accordance with the gaming state (in the effect control CPU 101 (in the effect control CPU 101, the effect symbol variation stop processing) Step S864 in FIG. 5) and output means (for production control) that outputs specific information (password) including state information (for example, production parameter value data in common data) that can identify the current state data In the menu operation process of step S736, the CPU 101 performs the processing shown in FIG. ) For displaying the password output screen) and input means for receiving information input by the player (the effect control CPU 101 displays the password input screen of FIG. 48 (b) in the menu operation processing of step S736 to enter the password. Accepting portion), determining means for determining whether or not the information input by the input means is the specific information (portion performing the Sp0 step of the password analysis process in the effect control CPU 101), and the specifying State data take-over means for updating the state data specified from the state information (common data) included in the specific information when the information is stored in the state data storage means (part where the production control CPU 101 performs password analysis processing) ), And a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game with the production The gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 '),
When the specific information input to the input means includes model information that can specify the model of the gaming machine (model information included in the common data), the model specified from the model information is a specific model. Model determination means for determining whether or not (inheritance target model) (part in which the effect control CPU 101 performs step Sp7 in the password analysis process);
With
The state data takeover means determines that the determination means is the specific information and the model determination means determines that the specific model is the specific model (Yes in step Sp7 in the password analysis process), The state data specified from the state information included in the specific information is updated and stored in the state data storage means, and a predetermined privilege effect (song 6) is set as an effect that can be executed by the effect executing means (effect) The control CPU 101 executes step Sp9 in the password analysis process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to take over the state data changed by the player playing a game in a specific type of gaming machine, and when such state data is taken over, the bonus effect that has not existed before Therefore, it is possible to promote the transfer of the state data to the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
State data storage means (game information table) for storing state data (effect parameters) indicating the effect state, and effect execution means (for effect control) for executing effects according to the state data stored in the state data storage means In the CPU 101, the portion for performing the notice effect processing in step S842) and the state data changing means for changing the state data in accordance with the gaming state (in the effect control CPU 101 (in the effect control CPU 101, the effect symbol variation stop processing) Step S864 in FIG. 5) and output means (for production control) that outputs specific information (password) including state information (for example, production parameter value data in common data) that can identify the current state data In the menu operation process of step S736, the CPU 101 performs the processing shown in FIG. ) For displaying the password output screen) and input means for receiving information input by the player (the effect control CPU 101 displays the password input screen of FIG. 48 (b) in the menu operation processing of step S736 to enter the password. Accepting portion), determining means for determining whether or not the information input by the input means is the specific information (portion performing the Sp0 step of the password analysis process in the effect control CPU 101), and the specifying State data take-over means for updating the state data specified from the state information (common data) included in the specific information when the information is stored in the state data storage means (part where the production control CPU 101 performs password analysis processing) ), And a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game with the production The gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 '),
It is possible to specify the model of the gaming machine, which is different from the gaming machine model (pachinko gaming machine 1 for pachinko gaming machine 1 and pachinko gaming machine 1 for pachinko gaming machine 1). Model information (model information included in the common data) that is set so that a predetermined privilege effect (song 6) can be executed on the condition that it is determined as a specific model in the gaming machine of the other model by being input ) And specific information generating means for generating specific information including the state information (for example, data of the effect parameter value) (portion where the effect control CPU 101 performs password output processing),
The output means outputs the specific information generated by the specific information generation means;
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the state data changed by the player playing the game can be transferred to the gaming machine of which the gaming machine is a specific model, and when the state data is transferred, Since a bonus effect that has not been available before can be newly executed in the gaming machine to which the state data is transferred, the transfer of the state data can be promoted.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
The status information (part of the password excluding the user ID) is a unique information part (unique data part for the lower 6 symbols) that includes only unique information that is unique to each model and cannot be transferred to other models. ) And a common information part (common data part for the upper 10 symbols) that includes only common information that is common to each model and can be transferred to another model,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since there is a unique information part including only unique information and a common information part including only common information, when developing a new model capable of inputting specific information, the common information part is included. Since design assets such as a program for reading and using a part can be diverted, the design load in developing a new model can be reduced.

The gaming system of means 4 of the present invention is:
State data storage means (game information table) for storing state data (effect parameters) indicating the effect state, and effect execution means (for effect control) for executing effects according to the state data stored in the state data storage means In the CPU 101, the portion for performing the notice effect processing in step S842) and the state data changing means for changing the state data in accordance with the gaming state (in the effect control CPU 101 (in the effect control CPU 101, the effect symbol variation stop processing) Step S864 in FIG. 5) and output means (for production control) that outputs specific information (password) including state information (for example, production parameter value data in common data) that can identify the current state data In the menu operation process of step S736, the CPU 101 performs the processing shown in FIG. ) For displaying the password output screen) and input means for receiving information input by the player (the effect control CPU 101 displays the password input screen of FIG. 48 (b) in the menu operation processing of step S736 to enter the password. Accepting portion), determining means for determining whether or not the information input by the input means is the specific information (portion performing the Sp0 step of the password analysis process in the effect control CPU 101), and the specifying State data take-over means for updating the state data specified from the state information (common data) included in the specific information when the information is stored in the state data storage means (part where the production control CPU 101 performs password analysis processing) ), And a plurality of gaming machines capable of performing a predetermined game with the production ( Dick gaming machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 1 '),
A gaming system including
The gaming system includes, as the gaming machine, a first type gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 ′) and a second type gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) different from the first model,
The first type gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 ′) includes model information (model information in common data) that can identify the model of the gaming machine and the state information (for example, data of effect parameter values). Specific information generating means for generating specific information including (part in which the production control CPU 101 performs password output processing), outputting the specific information generated by the specific information generating means from the output means,
The second type gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) includes model information (for example, model information included in common data) that can identify the model of the gaming machine in the specific information input to the input means. A model determining means for determining whether or not the model specified from the model information is the first model (a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes Step Sp7 in the password analysis process), The state data transfer means of the second model gaming machine determines that the determination means is the specific information and determines that the model determination means is the first model (step Sp7 in the password analysis process). In the case of Yes), the state data specified from the state information included in the determined specific information is updated and stored in the state data storage means, and the effect As director line means executable, a predetermined privilege effect (song 6) (part presentation control CPU101 to practice the step Sp9 in password analysis process),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the first model gaming machine, the status data changed by the player playing the game can be transferred to the second model gaming machine, and when these status data are transferred, Since it is possible to newly execute a bonus effect that has never been seen before, it is possible to promote the transfer of the state data.

The gaming system of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming system according to means 4,
The status information (part of the password excluding the user ID) is a unique information part (unique data part for the lower 6 symbols) that includes only unique information that is unique to each model and cannot be transferred to other models. ) And a common information part (common data part for the upper 10 symbols) that includes only common information that is common to each model and can be transferred to another model,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since there is a unique information part including only unique information and a common information part including only common information, when developing a new model capable of inputting specific information, the common information part is included. Since design assets such as a program for reading and using a part can be diverted, the design load in developing a new model can be reduced.

A gaming system according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming system according to means 4 or 5, wherein
By executing a specific application program (game machine application (portable application)), the state data storage means (effect parameter storage function), the effect execution means (control function for performing game control according to the effect parameter) , The state data changing means (effect parameter changing function for changing the effect parameters in accordance with the game state), the output means (password output function for outputting a password that can specify the effect parameters at that time), the input means (password Password receiving function that accepts input), the determination means (function that determines whether or not the accepted symbol string is a password), the status data transfer means (the production parameter is specified from the password received by the password receiving function) Update production parameter to update production parameter Function), which has the functions of, include a predetermined game accompanied by effects by the presentation execution section (simulation game) can conduct a mobile terminal (mobile telephone 1001),
The state data takeover means (game information of step Sp5 in the password analysis process performed by the effect control CPU 101) of the first type gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 ′) and / or the second type gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1). The part for performing the table update process) is that the specific information (password) input to the input means (the part in which the production control CPU 101 displays the password input screen of FIG. 48B and accepts the password) is the portable terminal. Even if it is the specific information output from the output means (the part determined to be Yes in the inheritance target model even if No in Step Sp3 in the password analysis process), it is specified from the state information included in the specific information Update and store the state data in the state data storage means;
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to transfer the state data to the game on the mobile terminal, and it is possible to transfer the state data changed in the game on the mobile terminal to the gaming machine. This makes it possible to carry out games other than the amusement hall, and widen the range of games.

The gaming machine or gaming system of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1 or gaming system described in any of means 4-6,
The state data transfer means (portion where the production control CPU 101 performs password analysis processing) determines that the determination means is the specific information (Yes in Sp0), and the model determination means determines whether the specific model or When it is determined that it is the first model (for example, the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′) (Yes in Sp7), the state information (for example, the data of the effect parameter value in the common data) included in the specific information (password) ) Including specifying means (part for which the effect control CPU 101 performs step Sp8 in the password analysis process) for specifying the effect state based on the state data specified from If the condition is reached (No in step Sp8 in the password analysis process), the privilege effect is set.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the state data is handed over, the gaming machine before the handing over does not play a lot of games, and if the play state specified by the state data has not reached the predetermined state, Is not set to be executable, it is possible to promote the game in the gaming machine before taking over.

It is a figure which shows an example of the game system which has a pachinko game machine with which this invention was applied. (A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows each random number, (b) is a figure which shows the type and content of big hit and small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, a big hit type determination table, a probability variation big hit B type determination table, and a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A and the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit B / small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table AD for deviation | shift. (A) is a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the time of the probability variation big hit A, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a hit fluctuation pattern determination table used at the probability change big hit B and the small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a 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 special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a game information table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a production parameter change amount table. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the table AE for notification effect determination. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the tables FG for notification effect determination. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows mode determination table AE. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a serif notice process. It is a flowchart which shows a quiz notice process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a mode transfer process. It is a figure which shows the transition of a menu screen. It is a flowchart which shows a menu process. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a password analysis process. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player database with which a management server is provided. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows each page example of the site provided by the management server. It is a figure which shows the exchange of a pachinko game machine, a mobile telephone , and a management server. It is a figure which shows the exchange of a pachinko game machine, a mobile telephone , and a management server. It is a figure which shows the flow of a line preview effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of a quiz notice effect. It is a figure showing the situation of each production according to production parameters. It is a figure explaining the condition of taking over in a different type of gaming machine. (A) is a figure which shows the password input screen in the mobile telephone 1001, (b) is a figure which shows the password output screen in the mobile telephone 1001. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the appearance rate and reliability of each notice effect in the notice effect determination tables AE. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation parameter change amount table 182 ', (b) is a figure which shows the notification effect determination table change table.

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

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a gaming system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system according to the present embodiment includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine installed in a game hall. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 1000 are each composed of a management server 1000 connected to the Internet and a mobile phone 1001 carried by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 1000 have a two-dimensional code reading function and a function of connecting to the Internet. Data can be exchanged via the portable terminal 1001.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of the gaming machine used in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the lower position of the decoration LED 25 (on the right side), a high-accuracy state is notified by being turned on when a probability variation flag (to be described later) is set at the time of start-up (when power failure is restored). A highly accurate notification LED 24 is provided.

  In addition, an operation unit 50 as an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 3. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the operation unit 50 is provided with a pressing operation unit 49 made of a transparent resin member that can be pressed by the player and can be turned on by including the LED 50b therein. It has been. An operation switch 50a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit 49 is provided below the pressing operation unit 49 (see FIG. 4).

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

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

  FIG. 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 storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Furthermore, it is output when the jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state, the information indicating the occurrence of a gaming state such as a probability change state or a short-time state, or the high-accuracy notification LED 24 is lit, and at the time of start-up (when power failure is restored) In the hall computer or a pachinko gaming machine 1, an information output signal such as information indicating a high probability state (starting high accuracy information) is provided at a position above the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (illustrated) An information output circuit 53 that outputs to an external device such as (omitted) is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  FIG. 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 a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 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. In addition, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the high-precision notification LED 24 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag is set among the data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped. When the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 turns on the high probability notification LED 24. Therefore, a high-accuracy notification flag setting process for setting a high-accuracy notification flag is performed (step S42 +).

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 and the high-accuracy notification LED 24 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Control is executed, and for the high-accuracy notification LED 24, control is performed to turn on the high-accuracy notification LED 24 when the high-accuracy notification flag is set.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, startup accuracy information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29). Note that the startup high-accuracy information is output from the information output circuit 53 to a call lamp (not shown) provided above the pachinko gaming machine 1 in response to the high-accuracy notification flag being set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 As in the case where the variable display mode of the symbol is “probability big hit B”, which will be described later, after the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probable big hit B symbol, such as “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol) as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is variable to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the small winning means that the opening time of the big winning opening is shorter than that of the probability variation big hit A which will be described later (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is five times). It is a hit. When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the probability variation big hit B is shorter than the probability variation big hit A, and the opening time of the big prize opening is short (in this embodiment, 0.1 seconds is opened five times). There is a big hit that causes the game state after the big hit game to shift to the probable change state (however, the game state after the big hit game does not become the short-time state, that is, the second start condition which is a variable display execution condition) This is a situation where it is difficult to establish and the establishment condition of the start condition is the same as the normal state, so it does not change from the normal state in appearance). That is, in this embodiment, the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are the same in the opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened five times for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to identify whether the probability change big hit B that shifts to the probability variation state or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state. Therefore, the player can be expected to have a high probability state (probability variation state), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Moreover, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 (normal reach C), special PA3-1 (normal reach or special reach), and super PB3-1 to super PB3-3 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed twice. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the special PA 3-1 is used among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4 (normal reach C), special PA3-2 (normal reach or special reach), super PB3-4 to super PB3-6, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, Variation patterns of special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) are prepared. In FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is given. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the re-variation is performed twice when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is not used and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the special PA 3-2 is used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and have a pseudo-continuous effect. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach shortening, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, two variation patterns (special PG1-2) among a plurality of variation patterns (special PG1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2) selected at the time of winning the probability variation big hit B or small hit. , 1-3) and any one of a plurality of variation patterns selected at the time of detachment (non-reach PA1) is a series of performance modes consisting of performance modes executed in the probability variation big hit B gaming state / small hit gaming state Since it is the same as the production mode of (3, 4), it is difficult to specify which production mode is based on the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-3, 4 or special PG1-2, 3 be able to. In other words, the variation pattern based on the non-reach PA1-3, 4 and the special PG1-2, 3 is a variation pattern that is selected in any of the probability variation big hit B, the small hit, and the deviation, so the probability variation big hit B or Even when a small hit occurs, it is difficult for the player to realize that a probable big hit B or a small hit has occurred, and as a result, the probable big hit B is less than that when only the probable big hit B or the small hit is generated. It is possible to make it more difficult for the player to realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probabilistic state as it occurs.

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special PA3-1 (normal reach or special reach) which is a fluctuation pattern used in the case of a loss and a special PA3-2 (normal reach or special reach) which is a fluctuation pattern used in the case of a probable big hit A. Special reach) is a variation pattern prepared for carrying out a character C animation notice, a serif notice, and a quiz notice, which will be described later. That is, when the variation pattern of the special PA 3-1 is selected in the case of a loss or when the variation pattern of the special PA 3-2 is selected in the case of the probable big hit A, among the character C animation notice, the serif notice, and the quiz notice Either is implemented.

  The variation patterns of the special PA3-1 and the special PA3-2 are accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect in which re-variation is performed three times, and according to the start timing of the re-variation, the character animation effect, the serif effect, the quiz One of the productions will be developed. In particular, with regard to the serif notice and quiz notice, the player is presented with a plurality of options (for example, character type and quiz answer) according to the start timing of re-variation, and the player selects from the presented options. Depending on the content of the option, the content of the next option is different, and finally, a reach effect according to the selection history that is a selection result by the player is performed.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the type (type) of probability variation big hit B or small hit (for hit type judgment)

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probable big hit A, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. Are classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with normal reach, special reach and super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. Further, in the case of “out of”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach C and three re-variation pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with normal reach C and two re-variation pseudo-continuations Normal CA2-6, normal reach, special reach and supermarket Super CA2-7 a variation pattern type with super reach non Ji C, and is the type divided into super CA2-8 and a variation pattern type with all the super reach.

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

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical values described in FIG. 9A are jackpot determination values.

  FIGS. 9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/23. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/40 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed in the first start winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation is performed by starting the second winning symbol 14. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  That is, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a is executed when the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state (high probability low base state), and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high In order to prevent the player from being aware of the transition to the (probably low base state), the occurrence probability of the small hit is increased, whereas the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b is executed. When the gaming state is a probable change / short-time state (highly accurate high base state), in this case, the player cannot realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probable state (highly accurate low base state) due to the probable big hit B Since there is no need to do so, the probability of occurrence of a small hit is suppressed.

  In this embodiment, a small hit symbol is derived as a variation display result of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. However, the variation of the second special symbol display 8b The small hit symbol may not be derived as the display result.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/23) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/443 (low probability) determined as the probability big hit B), 1 / 43 (during high accuracy)), the small hit occurs more frequently than the positive probability big hit B.

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is based on hold storage (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 and the game ball in the second start winning opening 14. It is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the jackpot type using the hold storage based on winning (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any one of “big hit B”. In this embodiment, 28 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as 28 in 40% as probability variation big hit A), and 12 for “probability big hit B”. Is assigned (determined as a probable big hit B at a ratio of 12/40). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of “probability variation big hit B” is lower than the probability of “probability variation big hit A”. The case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed after starting the winning at the mouth 13 and the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is performed after starting the winning at the second starting winning port 14 are performed. The ratio determined as “B” is the same. The first special symbol variation display is executed when the first start winning port 13 is started, and the second special symbol variation display is executed when the second start winning port 14 is started. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be made different.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), the five-round probability variation big hit B as the second specific gaming state is compared with the probability variation big hit B, and one big winning per win during the big hit The case of determining the probability variation jackpot A as the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the mouth is extended will be described, but the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, the first specific gaming state having a larger number of rounds compared to the second specific gaming state may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. Also, for example, even in the case of the same big round of big rounds, the second specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened once per round and the first specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened multiple times per round. It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probable big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to a five-round big hit gaming state, and is shifted to a probable change state and a time-short state (probability change / short time state, high-precision high base state) after the big hit gaming state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variable display is terminated 25 times (until the number of start times reaches 25). However, in the short-time state, after the big hit, the fluctuation display is finished 22 times (when the number of start times becomes 22) and the low-base state is entered, and the fluctuation display is finished only 25 times in the high probability state. It is continued until it is done (until the number of start reaches 25 times). Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, from the end of the 22nd fluctuation display to the end of the 25th fluctuation display, only the high probability state is assumed, and the high base state is not reached (high probability low). Base state).

  “Probable big hit B” means that the opening time of the big prize opening per round is controlled to five rounds of big hit gaming state, which is shorter than “probable big hit A”, and after the big hit gaming state ends, it shifts only to the promiscuous state It ’s a big hit. After the big hit is over, the probability variation state continues until the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (25 in this embodiment). However, after the big hit ends, the state is shifted to the low base state without shifting to the time reduction state, and only the high probability state is continued until the change display is ended 25 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability variation big hit B ends, only the high probability state is set until the 25th fluctuation display is ended, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in "Probability variation jackpot A", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in "Probability variation big hit B", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is 0.1 seconds. It is extremely short (open at high speed), and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened five times for 0.1 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probability big hit B” is performed. . In the case of “small hit”, the gaming state does not change after the five high-speed opening of the big prize opening ends, and the gaming state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

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

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit A variation pattern type determination table 132a. The probability variation jackpot A variation pattern type determination table 132a, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, the random number for variation pattern type determination It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the number of determination values is set so that the number of determination values of super CA3-3 is larger than that of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. When the probability change big hit A is set, the super reach or the special reach is determined as a variation pattern.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit B / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when it is determined that the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is, the fluctuation pattern without the pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the probability variation big hit B, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production, whereas the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous production is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be the probability variation big hit B, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern, etc. Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the re-variation is performed twice, and the stop pattern As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to probability variation big hit B and small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the determination value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA 4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, like the probability variation big hit B. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at low probability, contrary to the probability big hit B, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a lot of variation patterns accompanied by a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

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

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

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) game state. The variation pattern of the special PG2-2, which is determined more in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the high probability (probability variation) state than the probability variation large hit B to be performed, and the variation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B is highly accurate in the gaming state. It is determined more at the time of probability variation big hit B which shifts to the high accuracy (probability variation) state than at the small hit which does not shift to the (probability variation) state.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined. When the small hit gaming state (the same as the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B) is performed after the execution of the game, the possibility that the subsequent gaming state is in the high probability state as with the probability variation big hit B Can give a sense of expectation that it is high.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, many fluctuation patterns with the reach effect of normal reach B and fluctuation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A to B. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables A to B for detachment include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is a detachable symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A and B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for determination of the variation pattern type, and includes non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-8 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A to 11B, in this embodiment, in the case of being out of order, if the random pattern random number (random 2) value for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (any one of super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C) is executed regardless of the state and the total number of pending storage.

  In the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a shown in FIG. 11A, the non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) that is a variation pattern of ultrashort variation, or the variation pattern of shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 A determination value is assigned to normal CA 2-6 including a fluctuation pattern with two pseudo-rendations instead of normal CA 2-5 including a fluctuation pattern with two presentations. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. When the time is shortened from the normal time, the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the case where the common use variation pattern type determination table B135b is used for the case where the gaming state is the time-saving state and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more is shown. A separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the case of the state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time.

  In this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3 and the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b used when the total number of pending storages is three or more. Although an example using a type table is shown, it is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a case where a common outlier variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown, but whether the current gaming state is a probable variation state or not is shortened. Depending on whether the state is the normal state or the normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 11B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12A, as the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and variation including a variation pattern with normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which the pattern type is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). ing. In the example shown in FIG. 12B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 12B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138a is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a of this embodiment, the super CA 2-7 has no determination value assigned to the variation pattern of the super PB 3-3 corresponding to the super reach C, whereas the super CA 2-8. Includes assignment of determination values to the variation pattern of the super PB 3-3 corresponding to the super reach C.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type or a small hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A002 (H) designates the start of a big hit game, but an effect control command (start of probability variable big hit B) designates that a big hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a big hit game is displayed. Designation command: fanfare 2 designation command). The command A003 (H) designates the start of a small hit game, but an effect control command (small) that designates display of a small hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a small hit game. Hit start designation command: fanfare 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit start designation fanfare designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a small hit.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the big hit start screen specified by the command A002 (H) and the small hit start screen specified by the command A003 (H) are the same start screen, and the command A302 (H) The big hit end screen designated by the command and the small hit end screen designated by the command A303 (H) are the same screen. Specifically, the big hit / small hit start screen and the big hit / small hit end screen are display screens in the same mode as the screen (not shown) displayed in the latter half of the non-reach PA1-3, 4 described above. It is difficult to specify whether the probability change big hit B or the small hit has occurred, and suggests that the probability change big hit B may have occurred and the gaming state may have shifted to the probability change state (high probability low base state). It is supposed to be a screen.

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

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

  The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (probability change count designation command) that designates the remaining number of times of the probability change state (how many times the probability change state continues until the change display is finished). “XX” in the command B2XX (H) indicates the remaining number of times of the probability variation state.

  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19B) ( Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 19A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S52). S54), the first data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 19A) is deleted, and the order of each of the second and subsequent data is moved up one by one and shifted (second → 1). The third, second → second, fourth → third, etc.) data in the reserved specific area is updated (S55-).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher (10 times) than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (low probability state or normal state). It is configured as follows. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B is set, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. When the jackpot is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped. It is reset at the timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (No in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63).

  If the value of random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (No in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“probability big hit A” or “ The probability variation big hit B ") is determined as the big hit type. In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “02” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, a predetermined jackpot symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the jackpot type specified from the setting value of the jackpot type buffer. When the small hit flag is set, a predetermined small hit symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the small hit type specified from the setting value of the small hit type buffer. . In this way, the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols to determine whether the player is a jackpot or a jackpot. It can be difficult to specify by a special design.

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set. When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 further determines whether the big hit is changed according to the data stored in the big hit type buffer. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit A (step S91).

  When the big hit is the probable big hit A, the fluctuation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (see FIG. 10A). Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, if the big hit is not the probability variation big hit A, that is, if the probability variation big hit B, the process proceeds to step S94 and the probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (see FIG. 10B) is selected. (Step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types as the variation pattern type. 10B) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset at the timing of stopping and displaying the stop symbol. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (No in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 11A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in Step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in Step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b (see FIG. 11B) as a table to be used (step S98), the process proceeds to step S102.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137a and 137b (see FIG. 12) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a (see FIG. 13) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S133a), and when set, in the big hit gaming state. The game state is temporarily shifted to the normal state, but when determining the game state after the end of the big hit game state in the big hit end process described later, in order to know whether or not the game state before the big hit was a probable change state In addition, a big hit probability change flag indicating that the gaming state before the big hit was a probability change state is set (step S133b).

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

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 5 times) and the opening time corresponding to the big hit type are set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. When the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (step S153). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a certain variation number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the certain variation number counter after the subtraction (step S154). Next, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag when the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S155), and also sets the probability notification flag when the probability notification flag is set. Is reset (step S156). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S157).

  If the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is not 0 in step S155, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is controlled to the probability change / time reduction state), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction (step S143), and then the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0. If it becomes (step S144), the time reduction flag is reset (step S145).

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of No in step S140, No in S141, or No in S144, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 5 times) and the opening time corresponding to the small hit (the same opening time as the probability variation big hit B) are set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S147), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S195).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S157). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S158) and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, and if the probability variation big hit B, the small hit / probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit A (step S166A). Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. If the probability change big hit A, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S167, sets a time-short flag to shift the gaming state to a time-short state, and sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 22 times) in a time-short number counter for counting the number of time-shorts. ) Is set (step S168), and control is performed to transmit a time-short state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S169).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170), and sets a predetermined number (for example, 25 times) to a probability change number counter for counting the probability change number (step S171). ), A control for transmitting a probability change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  When the game state is shifted to the probability change state, that is, when the game state is shifted to the probability change (high probability) state during the game other than the start-up, the probability change flag is set before the power supply is stopped at the start-up. Unlike the case, since the high-accuracy notification flag is not set, the high-accuracy notification LED 24 is not turned on to notify that the probability variation (high accuracy) state is present, and the startup accuracy information is not received from the information output circuit 53. It is output and the calling lamp does not notify that it is in the state of change (high accuracy).

  If the probability change big hit B is determined in step S166A, the process proceeds to step S166B and it is confirmed whether or not the big hit probable change flag is set. If the big hit probability change flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S170 and the processes of steps S170 to 173 are performed. On the other hand, if the big hit probable change flag is set, the process proceeds to step S166C to reset the big hit probabilistic change flag and then perform the processing of steps S167 to 173.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B occurs in the normal state (low accuracy low base state), the probability variation count is updated (set), and the probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) or the probability variation / short time state (high accuracy high base state) ), When the probability variation big hit B occurs, the number of time reductions and the number of probability variations are updated (set).

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S187. If the small hitting end display timer is not set, the small hitting flag is reset (step S181), and control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S185).

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S186). finish.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (step S706), and a menu for displaying a menu screen for accepting or outputting a password is displayed. Processing is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

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

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, a notice effect determining random number SR1, a notice effect type determining random number SR2, and a stage (mode) type determining random number SR3 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR1 for determining the notice effect is a random number for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be performed when the big hit is not a big hit, that is, for determining whether the notice effect is to be carried out even if the big hit is not big (so-called ghost). is there.

  The notice effect type determination random number SR2 is a random number used to determine the type of notice effect (characters A to D, serif notice, quiz notice).

  The stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 is a random number used to determine the stage (mode) every time the variable display is performed.

  A counter for generating the random numbers SR1 to SR3 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 28), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 28). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a notice effect control pattern table (not shown) including effect control patterns of various notice effects including a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. Various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in the hit state are stored. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 29, the control content of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from when the variation of the rendering symbol is started until the finalized rendering symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is stored in accordance with the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a plurality of effect operations for controlling various effect operations according to variable display of effect symbols such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data. Control data (process data) is set in time series.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series. The effect control pattern table for the jackpot gaming state is individually provided for each of various songs that can be determined according to the value of the effect parameter described later. In the jackpot gaming state, it is executed at the start of the jackpot game. In the winning display process, the effect of each music determined according to the value of the effect parameter is performed.

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

  These effect control patterns include, for example, control data for controlling various effect operations such as process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit light emission control execution data, and end codes. It is only necessary to set various contents of the effect control, the timing of switching the effect control, and the like in time series.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the notice effect control pattern table, when the notice effect is performed, data indicating the control content of the effect operation such as the effect display operation in the period from the start of the notice effect until the end of the notice effect (notice Effect control patterns) are stored corresponding to each of a plurality of types of notice patterns. Each notice effect control pattern includes a plurality of control data for controlling the effect operation of the notice effect such as the notice process timer setting value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data, as in the case of the pattern variation control pattern. (Notice process data) is set in time series.

  Specifically, the CPY 1-1 notice effect control pattern (notice process table) including time-series data for displaying the animation image of the character A is associated with the notice effect A where the animation image of the character A is displayed. A notification effect control pattern (notice process table) of CPY1-2 including time series data for displaying the animation image of the character B is stored in association with the notification effect B in which the animation image of the character B is displayed. In association with the notice effect C in which the animation image of the character C is displayed, a notice effect control pattern (notice process table) of CPY1-3 including time series data for displaying the animation image of the character C is stored. .

  In addition, the notice announcement control pattern of the dialogue notice including data such as the contents of the choice and the acceptance period for displaying the acceptance screen in association with the dialogue notices 1 and 2 in which the player performs the selection of the character and the selection of the line, the game The quiz notice announcement control including data such as answer period for displaying quiz contents, answer option contents and answer screen in association with quiz notice (character A, character B) in which a person selects an answer and answers the quiz The pattern is also stored.

  These notice effect control patterns can specify the notice effect start waiting time until the notice effect starts after the change is disclosed, and the notice effect start described later is started based on the specified notice effect start waiting time. A wait timer is set.

  In addition, the notice process table of the present embodiment is also similar to the process table for performing the effect design variation effect and the reach effect described above, and the notice process timer setting value and various values associated with each notice process timer setting value. The notice process data composed of the notice effect control execution data for executing the contents of the effect control of the notice effect of the above may be arranged in time series.

  In the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, a player ID storage area for storing a player ID extracted by analyzing a password, which will be described later, a time when a previous jackpot occurs, or a time when a new password is input 30 is provided, and a game information table shown in FIG. 30 is stored.

  In the game information table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, game data unique to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, jackpot B or special story reach generated only in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the model. Specific data consisting of data such as the total number of occurrences, and the number of start times and big hits (A number of big hits) that are common to other models other than the corresponding model (models to be inherited for which game data can be inherited by a password described later) ), Common data consisting of data such as the total number of occurrences of probability variation and production parameters are aggregated. That is, every time the variable display is performed, 1 is added to the total number of starts and updated. Every time the big hit A is generated, 1 is added to the total number of big hits, and every time the positive change state occurs after the big hit A or big hit B occurs. 1 is added to the total probability variation count, 1 is added to the total jackpot number B every time a big hit B occurs, and 1 is added to the total special story reach count every time a special story reach occurs.

  The effect parameter has an initial value (default value) of 50, and a value that changes in the range of 0 to 100 based on the effect parameter change amount table shown in FIG. 31 in step S864 of the effect symbol variation stop process described later. Since it changes to the + side due to the selection of the character A, etc., the range from 51 to 100 is made the character A region, and because it changes to the − side due to the selection of the character B, etc., the range from 0 to 49 is the character In accordance with the value of these effect parameters, the music effect determined at the time of the big hit increases, and the appearance frequency and reliability of the notice effect change.

  Further, in the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100, the production parameter change amount table used when determining the change amount when the change condition for changing the production parameter shown in FIG. FIG. 33 shows the notice effect determination tables A to E used when determining the type of the notice effect when the change pattern other than the special PA 3-1 and the special PA 3-2 is determined as the change pattern. The notice effect determination table F used when determining the type of the notice effect when the special PA 3-1 is determined as the variation pattern, or the notice effect when the special PA 3-2 is determined as the change pattern The notice effect determination table G used when determining the type, and the mode (step) at the end of the variable display. Mode determination table A~E shown in FIG. 34 to be used in determining the di) is stored.

  In the effect parameter change amount table, as shown in FIG. 31, the change amount to be changed when the condition is satisfied is stored for each start frequency range in association with each change condition for changing the effect parameter. . Specifically, when the number of starts in the start number counter is less than 500, the production parameter is changed by 1 in response to the selection of the character in the dialogue notice described later (when character A is selected). Is +1, -1 if character B is selected), and the effect parameter is changed by 1 in response to the animation notice effect being implemented (+1 for character A animation notice effect) In the case of the notice effect, -1), the effect parameter is changed by 3 according to the fact that the story reach has been performed (+3 for the character A story reach, and the story reach for the character B) -3), directing parameters according to what was won after the story reach was implemented 5 alters (in the case of a story reach the character A is +5, in the case of a story reach character B -5) are set to.

  On the other hand, when the number of start times in the start number counter is 500 times or more, the production parameter is changed by 2 in accordance with the selection of the character in the speech advance notice (+2 when character A is selected, character B) -2) when the animation is selected, the effect parameter is changed by 2 in accordance with the execution of the animation notice effect (+2 for the character A animation notice effect, and for the character B animation notice effect). -2), the production parameter is changed by 5 in response to the fact that the story reach has been performed (+5 for the character A story reach, -5 for the character B story reach). , The production parameter is changed by 10 according to the winning after the story reach That (in the case of a story reach of the character A +10, in the case of a story reach character B -10) are set to.

  In other words, as will be described later, when the number of start of the start counter that is reset in response to the occurrence of a big hit or the input of a password is 500 or more, which is a predetermined number, that is, even if the game is played for a long time, the big hit is difficult In the state where it does not occur (large humorous state), the amount of change in the production parameter is almost doubled, so the change rate of the production parameter is increased, and thus the appearance frequency etc. are changed by these production parameters. The ratio of the change of the music effect to be performed and the notice effect changes before and after the start count of 500 times.

  In the notice effect determination tables A to E, as shown in FIG. 32, the determination value compared with the notice effect type determination random number SR2 is a random value range of the effect type determination random number SR2 within 1 to 60, Advance notice that the animation of the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the animation of the character B are displayed on the effect display device 9 so that the number of determination values shown in FIGS. Corresponding to each of the notice effect C in which the animation of the effect B and the character C is displayed on the effect display device 9, the display result of the effect display device 9 finally becomes a big hit, the case where the reach is off, and the super It is set individually for the case where the reach is lost.

  The notice effect determination table A is used for determining the notice effect when the effect parameter is in the range of 30 to 70, and the notice effect determination table B is used when the effect parameter is in the range of 71 to 90. The notice effect determination table C is used for determining the notice effect when the effect parameter is 91 or more, and the notice effect determination table D is used for determining the notice effect. The notice effect determination table e is used to determine the notice effect when the effect parameter is 9 or less.

  In this embodiment, in the notice effect determination table A used when the effect parameter is in the range of 30 to 70, the notice effect A in which the animation of the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the character B are displayed. For both the notice effect B displayed on the effect display device 9 and the notice effect C displayed with the animation of the character C displayed on the effect display device 9, the determination value compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type. The number is the same as when reach reach (20), when reach reach (20), when reach reach (20) when the display result of variable display is finally reached reach, and finally with super reach Even if it is not normal (normal reach), super reach, or win, the notice effect of each character is determined equally.

  Further, in the notice effect determination table B used when the effect parameter is in the range of 71 to 90 in the numerical range (51 to 100) on the character A side, the determination value is compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type. The display result of the variable display finally becomes the normal reach deviation. When the normal reach is lost, the notice effect A (30)> the notice effect C (25)> the notice effect B (5), and the display result of the variable display is final. When the super reach is lost, the notice effect A (30)> the notice effect C (20)> the notice effect B (10), the notice result when the variable display result finally becomes a hit. The effect B (30)> the notice effect C (20)> the notice effect A (10) makes it easier to determine the notice effect A compared to the notice effect determination table A. In other words, the notice rate B in the notice effect determination table A used when the notice parameter A is high and the reliability when the notice effect B is in the range of 30 to 70 is high. It becomes higher compared to the reliability when appears.

  The reliability of the effect is the probability that a big hit A or big hit B will be obtained when the relevant effect is determined and implemented, and this probability is related to the effect when the variable display result is a big hit A or big hit B. Is the probability of determining that the effect is determined (KT; the probability that the effect is determined when the variation display result is the big hit A or the big hit B (the hit appearance probability KA). ) And the probability that the effect is determined when the variation display result does not become big hit A or big hit B (appearance probability KB at the time of loss) (KT = KA + KB)) (KA / KT).

  Therefore, the reliability of the notice effect B is determined in the notice effect determination table B when the display result of the variable display is normal reach when the display result of the variable display is lost, the super reach when the display result of the variable display is lost, or the display result of the variable display. Since the different determination value numbers HN, HS, and HW are assigned to the respective cases, the big hit probability based on the big hit determination table shown in FIG. 9A and the deviation variation pattern type determination table in FIG. The probability KN that the notice effect is determined when the normal reach is determined that the display result of the variable display calculated based on the shift variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is out of place, and the display result of the variable display is out of place. The probability KS that the notice effect is decided when super reach is decided, and the display result of variable display is a big hit A, B The ratio (the total number of determination values of HN / SR2 and the determination of HS / SR2) in which the notification effect B is determined in the notification effect determination table B for each probability KW that the notification effect is determined when it is determined to be The probability obtained by multiplying the total number of judgment values of HW / SR2 by the probability KW (the probability is obtained by multiplying the total number of values by the total number of judgment values of HW / SR2) (the sum is KT). KA)).

  In addition, in the notice effect determination table C used when the effect parameter is 91 or more, the number of determination values compared with the notice effect type determination random number SR2 is changed so that the display result of the variable display is finally out of reach. When the reach is lost, the notice effect A (44)> the notice effect C (15)> the notice effect B (1). When the display result of the variable display finally becomes a super reach error, the notice effect A ( 37)> notification effect C (20)> notification effect B (3), in the event that the display result of the variable display finally becomes a hit, the notification effect B (30)> notification effect C (20)> notification effect A (5), it is easier to determine the notice effect A than the notice effect determination table B, that is, the appearance rate of the notice effect A becomes higher and the notice effect B appears. Reliability of engagement is further increased in comparison with the reliability when rendering parameter is in the range of 71-90.

  Similarly, in the notice effect determination table D used when the effect parameter is within the range of 10 to 29 in the numerical range (0 to 49) on the character B side, the determination is compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type. When the reach is out of reach, the display result of the variable display will eventually be out of reach. At the time of out of reach, the notice effect B (30)> the notice effect C (25)> the notice effect A (5). When the super reach is lost, the notice effect B (30)> the notice effect C (20)> the notice effect A (10). When the display result of the variable display finally becomes a hit, Since the notice effect A (30)> the notice effect C (20)> the notice effect B (10), the notice effect B is easily determined, that is, the appearance rate of the notice effect B increases. WARNING reliability when rendering A has appeared is higher compared to the reliability when announcement attraction A in informational display determination table A presentation parameter is used when the range of 30 to 70 appeared.

  In this case, the reliability of the notice effect A may be calculated in the same manner as the reliability of the notice effect B described above.

  In addition, in the notice effect determination table E used when the effect parameter is 9 or less, the number of determination values compared with the notice effect type determination random number SR2 is finally out of reach for the display result of variable display. When the reach is lost, the notice effect B (44)> the notice effect C (15)> the notice effect A (1). When the display result of the variable display finally becomes a super reach error, the notice effect B ( 37)> notification effect C (20)> notification effect A (3), in the event that the display result of the variable display finally becomes a hit, the notification effect A (35)> notification effect C (20)> notification effect B (5), the notice effect B is more easily determined than the notice effect determination table D, that is, the appearance rate of the notice effect B becomes higher and the notice effect A appears. Reliability is further increased in comparison with the reliability when rendering parameter is in the range of 10 to 29.

  That is, the closer the production parameter is to 100, the easier the announcement effect A appears, and the higher the reliability when the announcement effect B appears. The closer the production parameter is to 0, the easier the announcement effect B appears and the announcement effect. Since the reliability when A appears is high, as will be described later, when the production parameter is close to 100, it is easy to enter the sunrise mode, and when the production parameter is close to 100, it is easy to enter the night mode. When it appears, or when the notice effect A appears in the night mode, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that it will eventually be a hit.

  Here, the characteristic of the notice effect according to the value of the effect parameter will be described.

  If the value of the effect parameter is in the range of 30 to 70, the notice selection process is performed using the notice effect determination table A. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61 (a), the appearance rate of the character A animation, the appearance rate of the character B animation, and the appearance rate of the character C animation when the normal reach is selected by losing are about 1 / 11.7 respectively. The appearance rate of the character A animation, the appearance rate of the character B animation, and the appearance rate of the character C animation when the super reach is selected by losing are about 1 / 157.4, respectively, The appearance rate of the character B animation and the appearance rate of the character C animation are about 1 / 521.1 regardless of the normal reach and the super reach, respectively, and the overall appearance rate of the character A animation, the overall appearance rate of the character B animation, and the character C Overall incidence of animation is about 1 / 10.6, respectively.

  In addition, when the value of the effect parameter calculated based on these appearance rates is in the range of 30 to 70, the reliability of jackpot when the character A animation, character B animation, and character C animation appear (occupies the overall appearance rate) The ratio of the appearance rate at the time of big hit is about 2.04%, about 2.04%, and about 2.04%, respectively.

  Since the big hit probability in the normal state is about 1/131, the character A animation, the character B animation, and the character C animation each appear about 12.4 times before the big hit in the normal state.

  If the value of the effect parameter is in the range of 71 to 90, the notice selection process is performed using the notice effect determination table B. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61B, when the normal reach is selected by losing, the appearance rate of the character A animation is about 1 / 7.8, the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 46.7, The appearance rate of the character C animation is about 1 / 9.3, the appearance rate of the character A animation when the super reach is selected by losing is about 1 / 104.9, and the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1/314. 8. The appearance rate of character C animation is about 1 / 157.4, the appearance rate of character A animation at the time of big hit is about 1/1042 regardless of whether it is normal reach or super reach, and the appearance rate of character B animation is normal reach or super reach Regardless of about 1 / 347.4, the appearance rate of character C animation is normal The total appearance rate of character A animation is about 1 / 7.2, the overall appearance rate of character B animation is about 1 / 36.4, and character C The appearance rate of the entire animation is about 1 / 8.7.

  In addition, when the value of the effect parameter calculated based on these appearance rates is in the range of 71 to 90, the reliability of the jackpot when the character A animation, the character B animation, and the character C animation appear is about 0.69. %, About 10.48%, and about 1.66%.

  Since the big hit probability in the normal state is about 1/131, the character A animation is about 18.1 times, the character B animation is about 3.6 times, and the character C animation is about 15 times until the big hit in the normal state. It will appear.

  If the value of the effect parameter is 91 or more, the notice selection process is performed using the notice effect determination table C. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61 (c), when the normal reach is selected by losing, the appearance rate of the character A animation is about 1 / 5.3, the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 233.5, The appearance rate of the character C animation is about 1 / 15.6, the appearance rate of the character A animation when the super reach is selected by losing is about 1 / 85.1, the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1/1049, The appearance rate of character C animation is about 1 / 157.4, the appearance rate of character A animation at big hit is about 1/2084 regardless of normal reach or super reach, and the appearance rate of character B animation is normal reach or super reach About 1 / 297.8, character C animation appearance rate is normal The total appearance rate of the character A animation is about 1 / 5.0, the overall appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 16.4, and the character C The overall appearance rate of the animation is about 1 / 13.8.

  In addition, when the value of the effect parameter calculated based on these appearance rates is 91 or more, the reliability of the jackpot when the character A animation, the character B animation, and the character C animation appear is about 0.24% and about 0.2%, respectively. 39.08%, about 2.65%.

  Since the big hit probability in the normal state is about 1/131, the character A animation is about 26.2 times, the character B animation is about 1.1 times, and the character C animation is about 9. Appears 8 times.

  If the value of the effect parameter is in the range of 10 to 29, the notice selection process is performed using the notice effect determination table D. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61 (d), when the normal reach is selected by losing, the appearance rate of the character A animation is about 1 / 46.7, the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 7.8, The appearance rate of the character C animation is about 1 / 9.3, the appearance rate of the character A animation when the super reach is selected by losing is about 1 / 314.8, and the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1/104. 9. The appearance rate of character C animation is about 1 / 157.4, the appearance rate of character A animation at the time of big hit is normal reach, regardless of super reach, about 1 / 347.4, the appearance rate of character B animation is normal reach, super About 1/1042 regardless of reach, character C animation appearance rate is normal The total appearance rate of the character A animation is about 1 / 36.4, the overall appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 7.2, and the character C. The appearance rate of the entire animation is about 1 / 8.7.

  In addition, the reliability of the jackpot when the character A animation, the character B animation, and the character C animation appear when the value of the effect parameter calculated based on the appearance rate is 10 to 29 is about 10.48. %, About 0.69%, and about 1.66%.

  Since the jackpot probability in the normal state is about 1/131, the character A animation is about 3.6 times, the character B animation is about 18.1 times, and the character C animation is about 15 times until the big hit probability in the normal state. It will appear.

  If the value of the effect parameter is 9 or less, the notice selection process is performed using the notice effect determination table C. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61 (e), when the normal reach is selected by losing, the appearance rate of the character A animation is about 1 / 233.5, the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 5.3, The appearance rate of the character C animation is about 1 / 15.6, the appearance rate of the character A animation when the super reach is selected by losing is about 1/1049, the appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 85.1, The appearance rate of character C animation is about 1 / 157.4, the appearance rate of character A animation at big hit is about 1 / 297.8 regardless of normal reach and super reach, and the appearance rate of character B animation is normal reach and super reach Regardless of about 1/2084, character C animation appearance rate is normal The total appearance rate of the character A animation is about 1 / 1116.4, the overall appearance rate of the character B animation is about 1 / 5.0, and the character C The overall appearance rate of the animation is about 1 / 13.8.

  In addition, when the value of the effect parameter calculated based on these appearance rates is 9 or less, the reliability of the jackpot when the character A animation, the character B animation, and the character C animation appear is about 39.08%, about 0.24%, about 2.65%.

  Since the big hit probability in the normal state is about 1/131, the character A animation is about 1.1 times, the character B animation is about 26.2 times, and the character C animation is about 9. Appears 8 times.

  Thus, in the state of the production parameter 30 to 70, when the production parameter is increased and the production parameter is in the range of 71 to 90, the appearance rate of the character A animation is higher than the state of the production parameter 30 to 70. At the same time, as the appearance rate at the time of the big hit occupying the entire appearance rate of the character B animation is higher than the state in the range of the production parameters 30 to 70, the reliability at the time of appearance of the character B animation is increased. .

  When the production parameter further increases and the production parameter becomes 91 or more, the appearance rate of the character A animation further rises from the state of the production parameter 71 to 90, and from the state of the production parameter 71 to 90. Furthermore, as the appearance rate at the time of the big hit in the overall appearance rate of the character B animation increases, the reliability when the character B animation appears further increases.

  On the other hand, when the effect parameter falls from the default state in the range of the effect parameters 30 to 70 and the effect parameter becomes in the range of 10 to 29, the appearance rate of the character B animation increases more than the state in the range of the effect parameters 30 to 70. At the same time, as the appearance rate at the time of jackpot occupying the entire appearance rate of the character A animation is higher than the state in the range of the production parameters 30 to 70, the reliability at the appearance of the character A animation is increased.

  When the production parameter further decreases and the production parameter becomes 9 or less, the appearance rate of the character B animation further increases from the state of the production parameter 10 to 29, and from the state of the production parameter 10 to 29. Furthermore, as the appearance rate at the time of the big hit in the overall appearance rate of the character A animation increases, the reliability at the time of appearance of the character A animation further increases.

  For this reason, by increasing the production parameter, it is possible to shift to the gameability with high hit reliability of the character B animation while gradually increasing the appearance rate of the character A animation. On the other hand, by lowering the effect parameter, it is possible to shift to the gameability with high hit reliability of the character A animation while gradually increasing the appearance rate of the character B animation. In other words, it is possible to select game characteristics according to the player's preference according to the performance parameters.

  In the present embodiment, since the appearance rate of the character A is increased in the region of the character A with the production parameters 51 to 100, the reliability of the character B is increased instead of the character A having a high appearance rate. Thus, a greater change in reliability is obtained in each notice effect determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the change in reliability may be relatively low. In the area of the character A with the performance parameters 51 to 100, the character A reliability is increased together with the appearance rate of the character A, and the character B reliability is increased with the appearance ratio of the character B in the area of the character B with the performance parameters 0 to 49. As described above, the notice effect determination tables A to E may be set.

  The notice effect determination table F is a table that is used when a special PA 3-1 (eventually a display result of losing) with a pseudo-continuous effect is determined as a variation pattern. In F, the determination value to be compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is the number of determination values shown in FIG. 56 is accompanied by the flow shown in FIG. 56, the first serif notice in which the background screen on which various lines and selection screens are displayed is the territory image of the character A, and the quiz notice A in which the quiz relating to the character A is given. 56 is accompanied by the flow shown in 56, and the background screen on which various lines and selection screens are displayed is the second line advance notice in which the background image of character B is displayed, and a quiz on character B is given. Quiz notice B which, in correspondence with each of the announcement attraction D animation of the character D is displayed in the effect display device 9 is set for each range of the effect parameters.

  Specifically, when the production parameter is 0, 35 judgment value numbers are assigned to the second serif notice, 25 judgment value numbers are assigned to the quiz notice B, and the production parameter is 1 In the case of ˜19, 35 judgment value numbers are assigned to the second serif notice, 20 to the quiz notice B, and 5 to the notice effect D (character D animation), and the effect parameter is 20 to 39. In this case, 30 judgment value numbers are assigned to the second serif notice and 30 judgment value numbers are assigned to the notice effect D, and when the effect parameter is 40 to 60, 5 is given to the first serif notice and the second serif notice is given. 5 and 50 are assigned to the notice effect D, and when the effect parameter is 61 to 80, 30 decision values are assigned to the first speech notice and 30 decision values are assigned to the notice effect D. And directing When the meter is 81 to 99, 35 judgment value numbers are assigned to the first serif notice, 20 to the quiz notice A, and 5 to the notice effect D, and when the effect parameter is 100, 35 judgment values are assigned to the first serif notice and 25 to the quiz notice A.

  Therefore, when the variation pattern of the special PA 3-1 accompanied by the pseudo-continuous performance is determined, the first speech warning and the quiz warning A are more likely to be determined, that is, appear more easily as the performance parameter approaches 100. The second dialogue notice or quiz notice B is more likely to be determined as the effect parameter approaches 0, that is, more likely to appear, and the effect effect D is less likely to be determined as the effect parameter approaches 100 or 0. It becomes difficult to appear.

  The notice effect determination table G is a table that is used when a special PA 3-2 (which ultimately results in a winning display) with a pseudo-continuous effect is determined as a variation pattern. In the determination table G, as in the notice effect determination table F, the determination value compared with the notice effect type determination random number SR2 is a random value range of the effect type determination random number SR2 of 1 to 60 in FIG. The number of determination values shown in b) is set for each range of effect parameters corresponding to each of the first serif notice, quiz notice A, second serif notice, quiz notice B, and notice effect D.

  Specifically, when the production parameter is 0, 10 judgment values are assigned to the second dialogue advance notice, 49 to the quiz notice B, and 1 to the notice effect D (character D animation). When the parameters are 1 to 19, when 10 judgment values are assigned to the second serif notice, 35 to the quiz notice B, and 15 to the notice effect D, the effect parameter is 20 to 39. Are assigned to 15 judgment values for the second serif notice, 20 for the quiz notice B, and 25 for the notice effect D, and when the effect parameter is 40 to 60, 20 for the first serif notice. In the case where 20 judgment value numbers are assigned to the second serif notice and 20 notice values are assigned to the notice effect D and the effect parameters are 61 to 80, 15 are given to the first serif notice, 20 are given to the quiz notice A, 25 for notice effect D When the number of judgment values is assigned and the production parameters are 81 to 99, 10 judgment values are assigned to the first dialogue notice, 35 pieces are given to the quiz notice A, and 15 judgment values are assigned to the notice effect D. Is 100, the number of determination values is assigned to 10 for the first serif notice, 49 for the quiz notice A, and 1 for the notice effect D.

  Therefore, even when the variation pattern of the special PA 3-2 that is the final display result is determined, the quiz notice A is easily determined as the effect parameter approaches 100, that is, the appearance is more likely to occur. As the parameter approaches 0, the quiz notice B is more likely to be determined, that is, appears more easily, and as the effect parameter approaches 100 or 0, the notice effect D is less likely to be determined, that is, less likely to appear.

  Further, in the notice effect determination table F used in the case of the special PA 3-1 which finally becomes the display result of the deviation, the same as the quiz notice or the first or more than the quiz notice in the range of any effect parameter. When the allocation of the number of judgment values for the second serif notice is large and the first or second serif notice is likely to appear, but when the fluctuation pattern of the special PA 3-2 that finally becomes the display result is determined In the announcement effect determination table G to be used, conversely, in any production parameter range, the number of decision values assigned to the quiz notices A and B is more than the number assigned to the decision values for the first or second serif notice. The number is larger and quiz notices A and B are likely to appear. Therefore, when the quiz notices A and B appear, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that they will eventually win.

  For the notice effect D, the reliability calculated in the same way as the reliability of the notice effects A and B described above is the lowest when the effect parameter is 40 to 60 (2.11%). In 20-39 and 61-80, the production parameter is higher in reliability than 40-60 (4.3%), and in the production parameters 1-19 and 81-99, the reliability is higher (13.9%). When the production parameter is 0 and 100, the reliability is further higher (100%), and as the production parameter approaches 100 or 0, the reliability increases sequentially.

  Therefore, as will be described later, when the effect parameter approaches 100 or 0, the notice effect D is less likely to appear, but the reliability at the time of appearance increases, so that the effect parameter approaches 100 or 0 so that the sunrise mode or When the notice effect D appears in the night mode, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that it will eventually be a hit.

  In this embodiment, as the notice effect determination tables F and G, a table is set to one by assigning a determination value to each type of the notice effect in association with each numerical range of the effect parameter. The present invention is not limited to this, and these notice effect determination tables F and G are used as individual notice effect determination tables F1 to F7 for each numerical value range of effect parameters, like the notice effect determination tables AE. Or, as the notice effect determination tables G1 to G7, the table used for determining the notice effect is changed from the notice effect determination tables F1 to F7 and the notice effect determination tables G1 to G7 according to the change of the effect parameter. Anyway.

  In the mode determination table A185a to the mode determination table E182e, as shown in FIG. 34, the determination value compared with the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 is a random value of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3. A background (sunrise stage) in a slightly dark sunrise state is displayed as a background image in the effect display device 9 so that the number of determination values shown in FIGS. The sunrise mode, which is a mode, the day mode in which a bright daytime background (day stage) is displayed as a background image in the effect display device 9, and the dark night state background (night stage) in the effect display device 9 It is set corresponding to each of the night modes, which are modes displayed as background images. Each numerical value in FIG. 34 indicates the number of determination values.

  The mode determination table A185a is used to determine the mode when the effect parameter is within the range of 41 to 59, and the mode determination table B185b is the mode when the effect parameter is within the range of 60 to 89. The mode determination table C185c is used to determine the notice effect when the effect parameter is 90 or more, and the mode determination table D185d is used when the effect parameter is in the range of 11 to 40. The mode determination table E185e is used for mode determination when the effect parameter is 10 or less.

  In the mode determination table A185a used when the production parameters are in the range of 41 to 59, 10 determination values are assigned to the sunrise mode, 80 to the day mode, and 10 to the night mode. While it is easy to determine the day mode, it is difficult to determine the sunrise mode or the night mode, so the possibility of the day mode increases.

  In the mode determination table B185b used when the production parameters are in the range of 60 to 89, 45 determination values are assigned to the sunrise mode, 50 to the day mode, and 5 to the night mode. While it is easy to determine the sunrise mode or the daytime mode, the night mode is hardly determined, and the possibility of the sunrise mode or the daytime mode increases. That is, when the production parameter exceeds 60, the sunrise mode is likely to appear.

  In the mode determination table C185c used when the production parameter is 90 or more, 75 judgment values are assigned to the sunrise mode, 20 to the day mode, and 0 to the night mode. While it is easy to determine, it is difficult to determine in the day mode and is not determined in the night mode, and the possibility of being in the sunrise mode is further increased. That is, when the production parameter approaches 100, the possibility of the sunrise mode increases.

  In the mode determination table D185d used when the production parameters are in the range of 11 to 40, 45 determination values are assigned to the night mode, 50 to the day mode, and 5 to the sunrise mode. While the night mode and the day mode are easily determined, the sunrise mode is hardly determined, and the possibility of the night mode and the day mode increases. That is, when the production parameter is less than 40, the night mode is likely to appear.

  In the mode determination table E185e used when the production parameter is 10 or less, 75 judgment values are assigned to the night mode, 20 to the day mode, and 0 to the sunrise mode. While it is easy to determine, it is difficult to determine in the daytime mode, and it is not determined in the sunrise mode, and the possibility of being in the night mode is further increased. That is, the possibility that it is the night mode increases as the production parameter approaches 0.

  35 to 37 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Here, assuming that the variation display of the special symbol is performed once, the counter value of the start number counter is incremented by 1, and the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a probability change big hit A start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the probability change state flag is set, and if the probability change state flag is set, The probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag is set (step S622).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit A end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag (step S642).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S657), if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (step S658). . If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S663A), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S663B). ). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the time reduction state indicated by the time reduction number designation command.

  If the received effect control command is a certain change count designation command (step S664A), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the certain change count designation command in the certain change count storage area (step S664B). ). That is, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times of the probability variation state indicated by the probability variation number designation command.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S665). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in Steps S804 to 806, by performing the same effect processing as when the probability varying big hit B occurs, the occurrence is shifted to the probability changing state. The player cannot determine whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state has occurred.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 101, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged as odd symbols in odd symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 to 8 designation command corresponding to the probable big hit B or small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, preset symbols as chance chances) “135”, “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to an outage, a combination of production symbols (out-of-order symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there are cases where the same stop symbol is used in the case of the small hit and the case of the loss.

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

  Next, background image update processing for updating the background image in the effect display device 9 is performed. In the background image update processing of this embodiment, specifically, when the time reduction state flag is set, the background image is changed to a background image corresponding to the time reduction state.

  As these background images, a sunrise background image, a daytime background image, and a night background image are stored in advance for each of the short-time background image and the normal background image, and at the end of each variable (variable) display. The background image of the stage (mode) type (sunrise, daytime, night) determined in the mode determination process in is set.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the notice effect selection process shown in FIG. 40 to determine whether or not to implement the notice effect for the symbol variation and what kind of pattern for which the notice effect is to be implemented. (S823).

  Specifically, in the notice effect selection process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the variation pattern command read in step S821 is a winning variation pattern command. That is, it is determined whether or not it is finally a hit (step S830), and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command of the special PA 3-1 (step S830 +).

  If the winning pattern is a variation pattern command for the special PA 3-1, the process advances to step S833 to set a notice effect execution flag, while the variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command for the special PA 3-1. If so, the process proceeds to step S831, and the announcement effect determination random number SR1 is extracted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the extracted announcement effect determination random number SR1 is an even number. If the value is an even number, the process proceeds to step S833 to set the announcement effect execution flag, but if it is an odd number. In this case, the notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the final hit is true, the notice effect execution flag is set, and any of the notice effects is implemented, and finally it is a deviation. In FIG. 5, the notice effect is implemented with a probability of 50% except for the fluctuation pattern of the special PA 3-1. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the final hit is reached, the random number SR1 for determining the announcement effect is extracted and the execution / non-execution of the announcement effect is selected by lottery. In some cases, the notice effect may not be performed, or the probability of performing the notice effect in the lottery in the case of a loss may be higher than 50% or lower than 50%.

  After setting the notice effect execution flag, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice effect type determination random number SR2 (step S834) and compares it with the extracted notice effect type determination random number SR2. Is selected from the announcement effect determination tables A to G, and the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the announcement effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in the selected announcement effect determination tables A to G is executed. It is determined as a type of the notice effect (notice effects AD, first serif notice, second serif notice, quiz notice A, quiz notice B).

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern command is a variation pattern command of the special PA 3-2 that finally becomes a winning display result (step S835). If it is a variation pattern command of the special PA 3-2, the process proceeds to step S842 to select the notice effect determination table G and correspond to the value of the effect parameter at that time in the notice effect determination table G. The determination value is determined as the type of the notice effect that implements the type corresponding to the value of the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the variation pattern command is not the variation pattern command of the special PA 3-2, it is further determined whether or not the variation pattern command is the variation pattern command of the special PA 3-1 (step S836). If the change pattern command is for the special PA 3-1, the process proceeds to step S 843, the notice effect determination table F is selected, and the value of the effect parameter at that time is selected in the notice effect determination table F. The corresponding determination value is determined as the type of the notice effect that implements the type corresponding to the value of the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the variation pattern command is not the variation pattern command of the special PA 3-1, the process advances to step S837 to determine whether or not the effect parameter at that time is in the range of 30 to 70. If the effect parameter is in the range of 30 to 70, the process proceeds to step S844, the notice effect determination table A is selected, and the notice effect type determination extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table A is performed. The value of the random number SR2 for use is determined as the type of the notice effect for implementing the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the effect parameter at that time is not in the range of 30 to 70, the process proceeds to step S838, and it is determined whether or not the effect parameter at that time is 71 or more. If it is 71 or more, the process proceeds to step S845, and it is further determined whether or not the effect parameter at that time is 91 or more. If the effect parameter is not 91 or more, that is, if the effect parameter is within the range of 71 to 90, the process proceeds to step S847 to select the notice effect determination table B, and in the notice effect determination table B The value of the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 is determined as the type of the notice effect that implements the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If it is determined in step S845 that the effect parameter at that time is 91 or more, the process proceeds to step S846 to select the notice effect determination table C, and in the notice effect determination table C, the step The value of random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type extracted in S834 is determined as the kind of notice effect that implements the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If it is determined in step S838 that the effect parameter at that time is not 71 or more, that is, if the effect parameter at that time is less than 30, the process proceeds to step S839, and whether or not the effect parameter at that time is 10 or less. judge. If the effect parameter at that time is not 10 or less, the process proceeds to step S840, the notice effect determination table D is selected, and the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table D is selected. Is determined as the type of the notice effect for implementing the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the effect parameter at that time is 10 or less in step S839, the process proceeds to step S848 to select the notice effect determination table E and extract it in step S834 in the notice effect determination table E. The value of the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is determined as the type of the notice effect that implements the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  In step S841, the CPU 101 for effect control stores these determined notice types (notice effects AD, first serif notice, second serif notice, quiz notice A, quiz notice B).

  Returning to FIG. 39, after the notice selection processing in step S823, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not there is a notice effect, specifically, whether or not a notice execution determination flag is set (step S824). .

  Then, when the notice execution determination flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 stores the notice type (notice notices AD, first serif notice, second serif notice, quiz notice A, quiz notice). B) After specifying the notice effect start waiting time based on the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) corresponding to B), and setting the specified wait time in the notice effect start waiting timer (step S825 +), the process goes to step S825. move on.

  On the other hand, if the advance notice determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S825 without going through step S825 +, and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826).

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

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C). Further, when it is determined to perform the notice effect or the notice effect is being executed (Yes in step S841), the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect process shown in FIG. 42 (step S842). ). Whether or not it is decided to perform a notice effect is determined by whether or not a notice execution decision flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice execution determination flag nor the notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S843 without performing the notice effect process in step S842.

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

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . Effect design variation control (including control for displaying character images and backgrounds related to effect design variation) ends when the variation period has elapsed (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out). However, the control of the notice effect is ended by the processing of steps S532 and S533 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the time when the processing of steps S532 and S533 is finished (when the notice period timer times out) is before the time when the change period of the effect symbol elapses.

  42 to 43 are flowcharts showing an example of the notice effect processing. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S521 (FIG. 43) when the notice effect is started (Yes in step S501). Whether or not the notice effect has been started is confirmed by a notice execution flag set at the start of the notice effect.

  If the notice effect has not started, the value of the notice effect start wait timer is decremented by 1 (step S502). Note that the notice effect start wait timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see step S825 + in FIG. 39). If the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out (step S503), the process ends. When the notice production start waiting timer has timed out, the notice execution decision flag is reset (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Also, the type and pattern of the stored notice type (notice effect AD, first serif notice, second serif notice, quiz notice A, quiz notice B) are specified (step S512), and the specified notice type or A value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the pattern is set in the notice period timer (step S513).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads out and selects the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the stored notice effect type from the notice effect control pattern table (not shown) (step S515), and then selects the selected notice effect control pattern (step S515). The notice process timer in the process data 1 of the notice process table) is started (step S517).

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control performs the effect device (effect effect data) according to the contents (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1) of the first process data 1 of the selected notice effect control pattern (notice process table). The control of the effect display device 9 as the parts for use, the various lamps as the parts for effects and the speakers 27R and 27L as the parts for effects is started (step S518).

  In step S521, which is performed after the notice effect is started, it is determined whether the stored notice type is the first serif notice or the second serif notice, and is not the first serif notice or the second serif notice. In this case, it is determined whether the quiz notice A or the quiz notice B is set (step S522).

  If the started notice effect is the first line notice or the second line notice, the process proceeds to step S525, and the line notice process shown in FIG. 56 is executed by executing the line notice process shown in FIG. Is done.

  On the other hand, when the started notice effect is quiz notice A or quiz notice B, the process proceeds to step S526, and the quiz notice in the flow shown in FIG. 57 is executed by performing the quiz notice process shown in FIG. Is done.

  After passing through the dialog advance notice process of step S525 or the quiz advance notice process of step S526, or when the stored notice type is not any of the first notice notice, the second notice notice, the quiz notice A, and the quiz notice B. In step S530, the process proceeds to step S530. In step S530, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period. When the notice period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (Yes in step S531), control for deleting the image related to the notice effect displayed on the effect display device 9 is performed (step S532), and the notice is being executed. The flag is reset (step S533).

  If the notice period timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice process timer has timed out (step S535). If the notice process timer has timed out, the notice process data is switched (step S536). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the next set notice process timer set value in the notice process table in the process timer (step S537). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data included in the next set notice process data (step). S538).

  If the notice process timer has not timed out, the process ends without going through steps S535 to S538.

  Here, the serif notice process performed in step S525 will be described. In the serif notice process, as shown in FIG. 44, first, in the variation pattern of the special PA 3-1 and the special PA 3-2 for which the serif notice is determined. It is determined based on the process data whether or not it is the re-variation timing of the quasi-continuous (step S540).

  When it is the re-variation timing, the process proceeds to step S548, and the selection to be displayed on the effect display device 9 together with the acceptance orders (primary, secondary, and tertiary) based on the operation acceptance history received from the player. Identify the content (option items). In this embodiment, the acceptance order is specified by the operation acceptance history. However, the acceptance order may be specified by counting the number of re-variations.

  Next, the production display device 9 starts displaying an acceptance window for accepting the selection content (option item) identified in step S548 by operating the player's operation unit 50 (step S549). An acceptance period enabling operation acceptance by the window for use is set in the acceptance period timer (step S550), and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, all the selection contents (option items) specified in step S548 can be selected in these receiving windows. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the parameter is not a predetermined value, for example, 90 or more, or 10 or less, a part of the specified selection content (option item), for example, the line A in the secondary reception shown in FIG. By making the dialogue A selectable on condition that the parameter is 90 or more or 10 or less, the special story reach effect of each character may be performed according to the selection of the dialogue A. good.

  If it is determined in step S540 that it is not the re-variation timing, the process proceeds to step S541, and whether the acceptance period timer is set as to whether or not the selection content acceptance period by the operation of the operation unit 50 is in progress. Determine based on whether or not.

  If it is not in the acceptance period, the process is terminated. If it is in the acceptance period, the process proceeds to step S542, and it is determined whether or not the selection content is accepted by the operation of the operation unit 50.

  If the selection content is not accepted, the acceptance period timer is decremented by 1 (step S543), and then it is determined whether or not the acceptance period timer has expired (step S544).

  If the acceptance period timer has not timed out, the process ends. On the other hand, if the acceptance period timer has expired, a non-operation display screen (line D screen) indicating that the operation acceptance has ended is displayed. The process data to be displayed on the effect display device 9 is set over the period until the display of the non-select reach is started, and the process data is updated (step S545), and the non-operation display screen is executed after the non-operation display screen is displayed. After the process data of the reach effect at the time of selection is set and the process data is updated (step S546), the notice execution flag is reset (step S547), and the process ends. In FIG. 56, the non-operation display screen is not described in the secondary reception and the tertiary reception due to space limitations, but actually, the non-operation display screen is displayed in the same manner as the primary reception. .

  If it is determined in step S542 that the selected content is accepted, the process proceeds to step S551, where the accepted content is registered as an accepted history in association with the accepted order, and whether or not a tertiary accepted acceptance history is registered. Is determined (step S552).

  If there is no registration of acceptance history of tertiary acceptance, that is, if it is in the stage of primary acceptance or secondary acceptance, the process ends, while if there is registration of acceptance history of tertiary acceptance, step Proceeding to S553, the type of story reach to be transferred is determined based on the registered primary, secondary, and tertiary acceptance histories, and the process data of reach production of the determined type is set to process data Is updated (step S553), the advance notice execution flag is reset (step S554), and the process ends.

  In step S553, specifically, as shown in FIG. 56, which character is selected in primary acceptance, which of lines A to C is selected in secondary acceptance, tertiary Character A special story reach (when character A or serif A is selected), character B special story reach (when character B or serif A is selected), based on whether or not the operation corresponding to the serifs A to C selected at reception is being performed Character A normal story reach (when character A or B, serif B or C is selected) or character B normal story reach (when character A or B, serif C or B is selected) is determined.

  Here, the flow of the dialogue notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, when the special PA3-1 with the pseudo-continuous effect is determined as the fluctuation pattern in the case of the deviation, or the special notice 3- When 2 is determined, execution is determined with a predetermined probability. When the effect parameter is in the range of 51 to 100 (character A area), the first speech advance notice is determined, and the effect parameter is in the range of 0 to 49 ( When in the character B area), the second serif notice is determined.

  Specifically, first, after the start of the change of the design symbol, after the left, middle and right symbols are in a temporarily stopped display state (for example, the symbol is shaking), When the middle and right symbols start to change again, the character selection screen for selecting either the character A or the character B is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed again. It is displayed until just before (primary reception). In the case of the first serif notice, the background image of the character selection screen is the territory screen of the character A, and in the case of the second serif notice, the background image of the character selection screen is the territory screen of the character B.

  Then, if any character is selected by the player's operation within the display period of this character selection screen, after the second re-variation of the effect design is started, the line A corresponding to the selected character A dialogue selection screen for selecting any one of -C is displayed until immediately before the production symbol is temporarily displayed again (secondary reception). When the character A is selected, a selection screen for selecting any one of the characters A to C of the character A is displayed. When the character B is selected, any one of the characters A to C of the character B is selected. A selection screen to select is displayed. That is, on the line selection screen, lines A to C corresponding to the character selected on the character selection screen are presented.

  It should be noted that the lines A to C of the character A and the lines A to C of the character B are different in the type of the character that emits the line, and therefore the same line may be presented, or the content depends on the type of the character. Different lines may be presented. Also, any of the lines A to C may be the same line.

  Next, if any line is selected by the player's operation within the display period of this line selection screen, after the third re-variation of the production symbol is started, the line corresponding to the type of line selected A dialog A to C screen is displayed. That is, when the line A is selected when the character A is selected, the line A screen of the character A is displayed, and when the line B is selected, the line B screen of the character A is displayed and the line C is selected. In this case, the dialogue B screen of character A is displayed. In addition, when the dialogue A is selected when the character B is selected, the dialogue A screen of the character B is displayed. When the dialogue B is selected, the dialogue B screen of the character B is displayed, and the dialogue C is selected. In this case, the character B dialog B screen is displayed.

  In each of the lines A to C, a line that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation, for example, a line that prompts the button to be pressed at a predetermined timing in the line A, a line that prompts the player to repeatedly press the button in the line B, In the dialogue C, a dialogue or the like that prompts the user to press a button in accordance with a predetermined rhythm is displayed.

  In addition, when no choice is selected within the display period of the character selection screen or the speech selection screen, that is, when the player's selection operation is not accepted, the third re-variation of the effect design is started. Thereafter, as a non-operation display screen indicating that the operation acceptance has been completed, for example, a dialogue D screen by characters other than characters A and B is displayed.

  Next, when an operation corresponding to each of the lines A to C as described above is received within the display period of each of the lines A to C (tertiary reception), it corresponds to each line A to C in the characters A and B. It has been developed into a reach production.

  Specifically, the character A special story reach is executed when an operation corresponding to the line A of the character A is received, and the character A normal story reach is received when an operation corresponding to the line B of the character A is received. When the operation corresponding to the line C of the character A is received, the character B normal story reach is executed. Further, when an operation corresponding to character B's speech A is accepted, character B special story reach is executed, and when an operation corresponding to character B's speech B is accepted, character B normal story reach is executed, When an operation corresponding to the line C of the character B is received, the character A normal story reach is executed.

  Further, when an operation corresponding to each line A to C is not received within the display period of each line A to C screen, a predetermined reach effect, for example, when a character other than the characters A and B is not selected. Reach production is executed.

  Next, the quiz notice process performed in step S526 will be described. In the quiz notice process, as shown in FIG. 45, first, in the variation pattern of the special PA 3-1 and the special PA 3-2 for which the quiz notice is determined. It is determined based on the process data whether or not it is the re-variation timing of the quasi-continuous (step S560).

  If it is the re-variation timing, the process proceeds to step S568, and based on the answer history received from the player, the question contents to be displayed on the effect display device 9 together with the answer orders (first, second, third) Identify answer options. In the present embodiment, the answer order is specified in the answer history, but the answer order may be specified by counting the number of re-variations.

  Next, display of the answer window including the question contents specified in step S568 and the answer options is started in the effect display device 9 (step S569), and the answer period enabling the answer acceptance by the answer window is answered. The period timer is set (step S570), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S560 that it is not the re-variation timing, the process proceeds to step S561, and whether or not the answer period is set, whether or not the answer is being accepted (during the answer period). Determine based on whether or not.

  If it is not in the answering period, the process is terminated. If it is in the answering period, the process proceeds to step S562, and it is determined whether or not an answer is accepted by the operation of the operation unit 50.

  If no answer is accepted, the answer period timer is decremented by 1 (step S563), and then it is determined whether the answer period timer has expired (step S564).

  If the answering period timer has not timed out, the process ends. On the other hand, if the answering period timer has timed out, a disappointing screen indicating that the answer is incorrect will be displayed. The process data to be displayed on the effect display device 9 is set for a period until the process is completed (until the end of the pseudo-ream), and the process data is updated (step S565). After setting the process data of the time reach effect and updating the process data (step S566), the advance notice execution flag is reset (step S567), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S562 that an answer has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S571 to determine whether the answer is a correct answer or a specific answer. If the answer is an incorrect answer that is not a correct answer or a specific answer, the process proceeds to step S565 described above, and the processing of steps S565 to S567 is executed. On the other hand, if the answer is a correct answer or a specific answer, Is registered (step S572), and it is determined whether or not there is registration of an answer history of the tertiary answer (step S573).

  If there is no registration of the response history of the third answer, that is, if it is in the primary answer or secondary answer stage, the process ends, while if there is a registration of the answer history of the third answer, step Proceeding to S574, effect display over a period until the start of reach effect to shift the display screen corresponding to the third answer (achievement screen 1 or achievement screen 2 if correct answer, unfortunate screen if incorrect) The process data to be displayed on the device 9 is set to update the process data, and the story to be transferred is based on the registered primary, secondary, and tertiary response histories and the value of the presentation parameter at that time. After determining the type of reach, setting the process data of reach production of the determined type and updating the process data (step S575), reset the notice execution flag ( Step S576), the process ends.

  In step S575, specifically, as shown in FIG. 57, in the case where the presentation parameter is a value of 81 or more that is the character A area, the quiz notice A is determined, and when all the quizzes are correct, If the production parameter is other than 100, that is, in the range of 81 to 99, the normal story reach N by the character A is determined, and if the production parameter is 100, the special story reach N by the character A is determined. . When a specific answer is registered in the answer history, a special story reach P by a character AB different from the special story reach N is determined. On the other hand, when the production parameter is a value of 19 or less, which is the character B area, the quiz notice B is determined, and when all the quizzes are correct, the production parameter is other than 0, that is, in the range of 1 to 19. When the normal story reach N by the character B is determined and the production parameter is 0, the special story reach N by the character B is determined. When a specific answer is registered in the answer history, a special story reach P by a character AB different from the special story reach N is determined.

  Here, the flow of the quiz notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the quiz notice effect is obtained when the special PA3-1 with the pseudo-continuous effect is determined as the fluctuation pattern in the case of the deviation, or the special PA3- When 2 is determined, execution is determined with a predetermined probability. When the performance parameter is in the range of 81 to 100 (character A area), the quiz notice A is determined, and the performance parameter is in the range of 0 to 19 (character In the area B), the quiz notice B is determined.

  Specifically, first, after the start of the change of the design symbol, after the left, middle and right symbols are in a temporarily stopped display state (for example, the symbol is shaking), In response to the middle and right symbols starting to change again, after the first quiz is presented by the character on the display screen of the effect display device 9, answer options 1 to 3 for the quiz are presented. The first quiz screen is displayed until immediately before the effect symbol is in the temporary stop display state again (primary answer). In the case of the quiz notice A, the quiz is presented by the character A, and the background image of the first quiz screen is a screen corresponding to the character A. In the case of the quiz notice B, the quiz is given by the character B. At the same time, the background image of the first quiz screen is a screen corresponding to the character B.

  If the correct answer option is selected by the player's operation within the display period of the first quiz screen, the second question is changed in response to the start of the second re-variation of the production symbol. After the quiz is presented, the second quiz screen on which the answer options 1 to 3 of the quiz are presented is displayed until just before the production symbol is temporarily stopped (secondary answer).

  In addition, if the correct answer option is selected by the player's operation within the display period of the second quiz screen, the third question is changed in response to the start of the third re-variation of the production symbol. After the quiz is presented, the third quiz screen on which the answer options 1 to 3 of the quiz are presented is displayed until just before the production symbol is temporarily stopped (third answer).

  If the correct answer option is selected by the player's operation within the display period of the third quiz screen, the achievement screen 1 indicating that all the correct answers have been achieved is displayed for a predetermined period. When the production parameter is 0, the character develops to a special story reach N. When the production parameter is 0, the character B develops a special story reach N. When the production parameter is 81 to 99, the character B It develops into a normal story reach N. When the production parameter is 1 to 19, it develops into a normal story reach N by the character B.

  In addition, when a specific answer option is selected by the player's operation within the display period of the second quiz screen, a specific quiz is presented in response to the start of the third re-variation of the effect design. After that, the specific quiz screen on which the answer options 1 to 3 of the specific quiz are presented is displayed until the effect symbol is again in the temporary stop display state (third answer).

  In addition, when the answer option selected by the player's operation is correct within the display period of the specific quiz screen, the achievement screen 2 that indicates that the specific answer has been achieved is displayed for a predetermined period. In this case, the special story reach P is different from the special story reach N regardless of the production parameters. That is, when a specific answer option is selected, a special reach reach P by both characters AB is developed as a specific reach production different from the correct answer or the incorrect answer.

  In addition, in the display period of each of the first quiz screen, the second quiz screen, the third quiz screen, and the specific quiz screen, if an incorrect answer option is selected by the player's operation, the incorrect answer is selected. A disappointing screen that informs you is displayed for a predetermined period, and then a predetermined incorrect answer reach is executed.

  Furthermore, if no answer option is selected by the player within the display period of each of the first quiz screen, the second quiz screen, the third quiz screen, and the specific quiz screen, the incorrect answer option is selected. As a matter of course, after a disappointing screen is displayed for a predetermined period, a predetermined incorrect answer reach is executed.

  In this embodiment, if no answer option is selected by the player within the display period of each quiz screen, an incorrect answer option is selected. However, it is possible to execute a non-selection reach effect different from the incorrect answer, or to select one of the correct answer, incorrect answer, and specific correct answer by lottery on each quiz screen. It is also possible to make a decision and continue the production based on the decision.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S862, control is performed to derive and display a stop symbol in accordance with data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S863).

  Then, based on the type of the notice effect that is stored, the acceptance history in the serif notice or the answer history in the quiz notice, the type of the story reach determined, and the final display result in step S863 (win or miss), FIG. It is determined whether or not any of the change conditions in the effect parameter change amount table shown in FIG. 6 is satisfied, and when the satisfied condition exists, the condition is satisfied and at that time A change amount corresponding to the number of start times of the start number counter is specified, and the effect parameter in the game information table is updated with the specified change amount (step S864), and then a music addition process is performed (step S865).

  In this music addition process, as shown in FIG. 58, it is determined whether or not there is a music to be added by updating the production parameters, and when there is a music to be added. The music to be added is added so that it can be determined as a production music at the time of the big hit.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58, every time the effect parameter changes by 10, five songs from song 1 to song 5 corresponding to character A and character B are added one by one. For example, if the effect parameter before being updated in step S864 is 69 and the effect parameter after the update is 70, A music piece 2 corresponding to the character A is decidingly added. .

  Then, the process proceeds to step S866, and if it is present, whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit after deleting the stored type of the notice effect, the reception history in the serif notice or the answer history in the quiz notice. It is confirmed whether or not (step S867). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit can be confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit based on the stop symbol data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) (step S868).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 executes the mode determination process shown in FIG. 47 (step S869), and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command. The value is updated according to the reception waiting process (step S800) (step S870).

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

  Here, the contents of the mode determination process performed in step S869 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the effect control CPU 101 first extracts the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 (step S701), and then determines whether or not the effect parameter is 10 or less (step S702).

  If the effect parameter at that time is 10 or less, the mode determination table E is selected, and the value of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 extracted in step S701 in the mode determination table E corresponds. After the mode type corresponding to the value is determined as the mode to be transferred (step S714), the process proceeds to step S720, the setting is updated to the background image of the determined mode, and the value corresponding to the mode for which the mode flag is determined (The night mode is 03, the day mode is 02, and the sunrise mode is 01).

  If the effect parameter at that time is not 10 or less, it is further determined whether or not the effect parameter is within the range of 11 to 40 (step S703).

  When the production parameter at that time is within the range of 11 to 40, the mode determination table D is selected, and the value of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 extracted in step S701 in the mode determination table D After the mode type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to is determined as the mode to be shifted (step S713), the process proceeds to step S720, the setting is updated to the background image of the determined mode, and the mode flag is determined (The night mode is 03, the day mode is 02, and the sunrise mode is 01).

  If the effect parameter at that time is not within the range of 11-40, it is further determined whether the effect parameter is within the range of 41-59 (step S704).

  If the effect parameter at that time is within the range of 41 to 59, the mode determination table A is selected, and the value of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 extracted in step S701 in the mode determination table A After the mode type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to is determined as the mode to be shifted (step S712), the process proceeds to step S720, the setting is updated to the background image of the determined mode, and the mode flag is determined (The night mode is 03, the day mode is 02, and the sunrise mode is 01).

  If the effect parameter at that time is not within the range of 41 to 59, it is further determined whether or not the effect parameter is within the range of 60 to 89 (step S705).

  If the effect parameter at that time is within the range of 60 to 89, the mode determination table B is selected, and the value of the stage (mode) type determination random number SR3 extracted in step S701 in the mode determination table B After the mode type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to is determined as the mode to be shifted (step S710), the process proceeds to step S720, the setting is updated to the background image of the determined mode, and the mode flag is determined (The night mode is 03, the day mode is 02, and the sunrise mode is 01).

  If the production parameter at that time is not in the range of 60 to 89, that is, 90 or more, the mode determination table C is selected, and the stage (step S701) extracted in the mode determination table C (step S701). Mode) After determining the mode type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the type determination random number SR3 (step S711), the process proceeds to step S720, and the setting is updated to the background image of the determined mode. In addition, the mode flag is updated to a value corresponding to the determined mode (03 for the night mode, 02 for the day mode, 01 for the sunrise mode).

  By doing in this way, if the big win or the small hit is not made when the production symbol is stopped, the above-mentioned mode determination process is performed, so that the production mode can be any one of the night mode, the daytime mode, and the sunrise mode. It is decided.

  In the winning display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives a probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag indicating that the probability variation big hit A start designation command has been received and a probability variation big hit B start designation command indicating that the probability variation big hit B designation command has been received. It is checked whether either a flag or a small hitting start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hitting start designation command has been received is set. If any of the hit start designation command reception flags is set, control for displaying a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 is performed. In addition, the set flags (probability change big hit A start designation command reception flag, probability change big hit B start designation command reception flag, small hit start designation command reception flag) are reset. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit game process (step S805).

  In the hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a big hit end effect timer or a small hit end effect timer is set. If the big hit end effect timer or the small hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S891 (not shown). When the big hit end effect timer or the small hit end effect timer is not set, the probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag and the probability variation big hit B end designation command indicating that the probability variation big hit A end designation command has been received are received. It is confirmed whether or not either a probable big hit B end designation command reception flag indicating or a small hit end designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit end designation command has been received is set.

  If any of probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag, probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag, or small hit end designation command reception flag is set, it depends on the set hit termination designation command reception flag. A value corresponding to the big hit end display time or the small hit end display time is set in the hit end effect timer, and the big hit end screen (screen for notifying the end of the big hit game) or the small hit end screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. Control is performed to display a (screen for informing the end of the small hit game).

  On the other hand, if the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set, and there is a remaining number of times after the time reduction, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is set after resetting the number of times after the time reduction. One of the reception flag, the probability variation big hit B end designation command reception flag, and the small hit end designation command reception flag is reset, and the process is terminated.

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

  In this embodiment, by inputting / outputting a password, the player can use the pachinko machine 1 and other brothers' pachinko games to display the game parameters such as the performance parameters and the number of jackpots changed by playing the game. It can be handed over to the gaming machine application that can play the same game as the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the machine 1 ′ or the mobile phone 1001.

  Specifically, the password input is selected from the menu screen shown in FIG. 48A, and the password issued by the management server 1000, the password output from another pachinko gaming machine 1, or the gaming machine application is output. By entering the password, it is not only the same model but also the inherited target model that the game information such as the production parameters changed by the game and the game information such as the total number of starts and the total jackpot number are taken over. It is possible even with models (sibling models).

  As will be described later, the password is a player ID that becomes player identification information that can individually identify a player, common data that is common to different models such as model information that can identify the model, the number of jackpots, and production parameters. Binary data including unique data unique to each model such as the number of big hits B and the number of times of reach unique to the model is stored in a predetermined length (in this embodiment, associated with binary data in a predetermined array). (16 characters).

  The menu screen shown in FIG. 48A is displayed on the effect display device 9 by executing the menu process shown in FIG. 49 in step S707 of the effect control main process (see FIG. 26).

  In this menu process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is 0 based on the data stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number storage area (step S731). In addition, when the number of reserved storage is 0, the process proceeds to step S732, whether variable display is being performed, whether the production control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process. Judgment by

  If “No” in step S731 or “Yes” in step S732, that is, if the number of reserved memories is not 0, or if the number of reserved memories is 0, the display is variably displayed, and the process proceeds to step S737. It is determined whether or not an operation process is being performed. If the menu operation process is not being performed, the process ends. If the menu operation process is being performed, the menu operation process being executed is terminated ( In step S738), the process ends.

In other words, if there is a pending storage number, or if there is a variable display during the absence of the pending storage number, that is, if there is a possibility that the effect display or the like is executed in the effect display device 9, Since the menu screen of FIG. 48 (a) is not displayed after the menu processing is completed, it is avoided that the display of these menu screens or the display by the menu selection in the menu screen causes troubles in the presentation display. In addition, when the menu operation process is being executed, the game is executed and there is a reserved memory number, or when the variable memory is being displayed even if the reserved memory number does not exist, When the menu operation process is completed, there is no problem in the effect display or the like.

  If No in step S732, that is, if the number of reserved storage is 0 and the variable display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S733, where it is determined whether the menu operation process is already being performed, and the menu operation process If the menu operation process is being performed, the process proceeds to step S736 and the menu operation process being performed is continued. On the other hand, if the menu operation process is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S734. It is determined whether or not a long press operation in which the operation unit 50 is pressed continuously over a period of time is performed. The determination of the presence or absence of the long press operation is performed by, for example, setting a 1-second determination timer that is reset by releasing the operation of the operation unit 50 at the start of the operation of the operation unit 50, and the determination timer is increased. What is necessary is just to judge by whether it did.

  When the player performs a long press operation on the operation unit 50 to display the menu screen, it is determined in step S734 that there is a long press operation, and the process proceeds to step S735, and the menu screen in FIG. After being displayed on the display device 9, a menu operation process (step S736) for accepting selection of a menu item by operating the operation unit 50 on the menu screen and executing a process corresponding to the accepted menu item is performed. If it is determined in step S734 that there is no long press operation of the operation unit 50, the process is terminated.

  In the menu operation process, a process corresponding to the menu item selected by the player is performed and a process flag corresponding to the process is set. The process specified by the process flag is continuously performed.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, the menu screen displayed in step S735 has four selection items of “password input”, “password output”, “individual game data”, and “return”. By operating the operation unit 50, the item to be selected (displayed with a thick frame) can be changed, and an explanation regarding the item to be selected is displayed in a separate window. It is like that.

  The player operates the operation unit 50 to set a desired item as a selection target displayed in a thick frame, and then presses the operation unit 50 for a long time to confirm the selection of the item. Processing according to is performed.

  Specifically, when the “password input” item is selected, password input processing for accepting the password input is performed, and when the “password output” item is selected, it is stored in the game information table. Password output processing for generating and outputting a password based on each data that has been performed is performed, and when the “individual game data” item is selected, each data stored in the game information table is rendered A personal game data display process for display on the display device 9 is performed, and when the “return” item is selected, a process for ending the menu operation process is performed.

  In the password input process executed when the “password input” item is selected, the password acceptance screen shown in FIG. 48B is displayed, the password issued by the management server 1000, and other pachinko gaming machines 1 The password output from the management server 1000 or the password output by the gaming machine application downloaded and executed from the management server 1000 is executed.

  On the password acceptance screen, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), a password input unit in which the input password (symbol string) is displayed, and an input selection unit in which a symbol list is displayed for selecting a symbol to be input, , Select the “forward” selection input part to operate when confirming the password to enter the symbol string displayed in the password input part, and “return” to operate to return to the password acceptance screen after finishing the password input process And a selection input unit.

  In this password acceptance screen, the player operates the operation unit 50 to select a symbol to be displayed on the password input unit from the input selection unit, display the password to be input on the password input unit, and then “Proceed” 51, the symbol string displayed in the password input unit is determined as the password to be input, and the password analysis process shown in FIG. 51 is performed.

  In the password output process performed when the “password output” item is selected, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), each data, player ID, and model information stored in the game information table at that time are stored. And a two-dimensional bar code for reflecting data such as the total number of starts, the total number of jackpots, and production parameters stored in these game information tables in the player database of the management server 1000. The password output screen is displayed.

  In the personal game data output process performed when the item “personal game data” is selected, a personal game data screen (not shown) including each data stored in the game information table at that time is displayed on the effect display device 9. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can confirm each data such as the total number of starts, the total number of jackpots, and the production parameters stored in the game information table.

  Here, the password according to the present embodiment and the password analysis processing shown in FIG. 51 will be described. First, the CPU 101 for effect control has a predetermined number of symbols (a symbol string received on the password receiving screen corresponds to the password format ( (Step Sp0), and if the received symbol string is 16 symbols, the process proceeds to step Sp1, while if it is not 16 symbols, the received symbol string is not a password. As a result, the process ends.

  Note that in a ROM (not shown) mounted on the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), symbols constituting the password (alphanumeric characters: 10 types, Roman letters (upper case letters): 26 A password analysis table in which numerical values from 0 to 61 are determined corresponding to the types and the Roman letters (lower case letters: total of 26 types, 62 types) is stored. In step Sp1, the password received on the password receiving screen is stored. Are first replaced with corresponding numerical values (decimal numbers) with reference to the password analysis table.

  Next, the replaced numerical value (decimal number) is further converted into a 6-digit (6-bit) binary number, and the first bit of the binary number corresponding to each symbol (specifically, the first bit, the seventh bit, and the 13th bit) The value (16 bits) assigned to the eyes, the 19th bit,...) Is extracted as a player ID and stored (stored) in a predetermined storage area (player ID storage area) (step Sp1).

  Then, 50-bit data excluding the first bit corresponding to the player ID is extracted as common data from the binary numeric string corresponding to the upper 10 symbols (step Sp2).

  This common data includes model information that can identify the model that output the password, and game data that can be used in common without depending on the model. (Corresponding to the number of times A), various kinds of data such as the total probability variation number, production parameters, additional production information, etc. (see FIG. 30), and from the model information included in the extracted common data, the input password is It is determined whether the password is output from the same model or the password output from a different model (step Sp3).

  In the case of a password output from the same model, as in the case of common data, a 30-bit value obtained by excluding the first bit corresponding to the player ID from the binary numeric string corresponding to the lower 6 symbols. Data is extracted as unique data (step Sp4).

  These unique data include game data that can be used only in the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has output the password, such as the number of hits B and the number of occurrences of a specific reach (for example, special story reach). It is included (see FIG. 30).

  Then, from the extracted common data, the total start count, the total jackpot count, the total probability variation count, the effect parameter, the additional effect information, etc. are specified, and the corresponding data corresponding to the common data in the game information table shown in FIG. , The number of big hits B, the number of occurrences of specific reach, etc. are specified from the extracted unique data, and the corresponding data corresponding to the unique data in the game information table shown in FIG. The counter is reset (step Sp6) and the process is terminated.

  That is, when the passwords are output from the same model, it is possible to take over not only the shared data but also the unique data, so that the unique data is also extracted and reflected in the unique data of the game information table.

  If it is determined in step Sp3 that the passwords are not output from the same model (including passwords output from the gaming machine application), the process proceeds to step Sp7, and the model specified from the model information is The ROM (not shown) mounted on the production control microcomputer 100 has a model that is registered in advance as a model to be inherited, for example, substantially the same game board 6 and the like, and the probability of winning or game performance It is determined whether or not it is a different sibling model or a gaming machine application, and if it is not the inheritance target model, the input password is invalidated and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is the inheritance target model, the process proceeds to step Sp8, and it is further determined whether or not the value of the effect parameter specified from the common data is in the range of 40 to 60 close to the initial value. If it is in the range of ˜60, only the common data in the game information table is updated by proceeding to Step Sp5. Also, when the value of the effect parameter is not in the range of 40 to 60, that is, when the value of the effect parameter is changed from the initial value of 50 by executing the game to some extent in the inheritance target model. Then, the process proceeds to step Sp6, and after performing the music 6 addition process for adding the production of the music 6 as a privilege for the player to the production type of the music that can be determined during the big hit, the process proceeds to step Sp5, thereby playing the game. Only the common data in the information table is updated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a password output in a model to be inherited that is a different model is input, that is, when common data is inherited from the model to be inherited, inheritance is performed based on the value of the production parameter. By giving the player a privilege to add the production of the music 6 on the condition that the player can determine that the player has played the game to some extent in the target model, common data to the model to be inherited The player can be motivated to take over.

  In this embodiment, the privilege threshold for adding the effect of the music 6 is set to 40-60 as the value of the effect parameter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these thresholds are appropriately set. You may change to In this embodiment, the player's game achievement in the inheritance target model is specified based on the value of the production parameter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specification of these game achievements is performed. May be specified by the total number of start times or the total number of big hits.

  In the above description, the flow of extracting the player ID, common data, and unique data from the input password has been described with reference to FIG. 50. However, by performing these processes in reverse, the player ID, common data are extracted. Passwords can be generated from data and unique data. That is, common data (50 bits) and unique data (30 bits) are divided into 5 bits, and a player ID (16 bits) is sequentially added to the head position of each 5 bits, and each 6 bits after the addition. Is converted into a corresponding symbol based on the password analysis table, so that a password to be output can be generated.

In this embodiment, with these passwords, the password and the common data which is converted into a password, URL address described data registration page symbols of to reflect the player database of the management server 100 0 unique data When the mobile phone 1001 carried by the player has a two-dimensional code reading function by generating the displayed two-dimensional code and displaying it as a password output screen as shown in FIG. , by reading the 2-dimensional code, automatically accesses the management server 100 0 receives the distribution data registration page, the data registration page to the password input portion provided in (Fig. 53 (d) see) By automatically entering the password symbolized in the two-dimensional code, Passing data, and to be able to easily implement the reflection of specific data.

  FIG. 59 shows the state of takeover between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ described in the present embodiment. Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 'is registered as the inheritance target model for the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is registered (set) as the inheritance target model for the pachinko gaming machine 1'.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a model name “CRAxxx-YF” and a jackpot probability of about 1/131, whereas the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ has a model name “CRxxx-SF”. ”, The jackpot probability is about 1/393. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ have the same model name “XX”, but have a gameability (so-called spec) such as a big hit probability, a probable big hit probability, and a big hit probability (number of rounds). It is considered as a different sibling model.

  Here, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ is handed over to the pachinko gaming machine 1 game information such as the presentation parameters and the number of jackpots changed by playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′, the game information such as the model information and the presentation parameters of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ A password including the information is generated and output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ by the password output method described above (see FIG. 48C).

  Then, by inputting the output password to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the above-described password analysis processing (see FIG. 51) is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the input password is output from the same model. Or if it is output from the inheritance target model, and if it is determined that the input password is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 'that is the inheritance target model, And game information such as production parameters are updated and registered in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and if the value of the production parameter included in the password is other than 40 to 60, the music A 6 or music B 6 is additionally registered.

  Conversely, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 takes over the pachinko gaming machine 1's game information such as the performance parameters and the number of jackpots that have been changed by playing the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the game information such as the model information and the performance parameters. A password is generated and output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ by the password output method described above (see FIG. 48C).

  Then, by inputting the output password to the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′, the above-described password analysis processing (see FIG. 51) is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′, and the input password is output from the same model. If it is determined whether the password is output from the inheritance target model, and the input password is determined to be output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is the inheritance target model, Game information such as the number of times and effect parameters is updated and registered in the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′, and if the value of the effect parameter included in the password is other than 40 to 60, A song 6 or B song 6 is additionally registered. The

  Thus, when the password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ (or pachinko gaming machine 1) is input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (or pachinko gaming machine 1 ′) of the present embodiment, the input password Regardless of whether the output model is the same model or the inheritance target model, it is possible to perform the production according to the game information such as the production parameters included in the password, and the password output from the inheritance target model In some cases, the music 6 is additionally registered and executed as a bonus effect. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (or pachinko gaming machine 1 ′) has a function of generating and outputting a password including game information such as production parameters changed by playing a game and model information of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thus, by inputting the password in the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ (or the pachinko gaming machine 1), it is possible to perform an effect according to the game information included in the password, and as a bonus effect, the music 6 It becomes possible to execute by registering additional.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 (or pachinko gaming machine 1 ′) of the present embodiment has the input processing function of the password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ (or pachinko gaming machine 1) and the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ (or Although both the password output processing function that can be input in the pachinko gaming machine 1) are provided, only either the password input processing function or the password output processing function may be provided.

  That is, between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′, it was possible to transfer the game information to each other. For example, from the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ to the pachinko gaming machine 1, or from the pachinko gaming machine 1 Only the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ may be handed over.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the inheritance target model, the model name “XX” is the same, but sibling models with different game playability (so-called specifications) such as jackpot probability, probability variation jackpot probability, jackpot round number, etc. are applied. As described above, for example, different models with the same model name but different specifications may be used as inheritance target models. Furthermore, the inheritance target model is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, a slot machine having the same model title or the like.

Next, the management server 1000 which is an example of the management apparatus will be described. The management server 1000 is configured by a general server computer including a CPU, a RAM, and the like, and can be accessed from the mobile phone 1001 via the Internet. Management of game data, issuance and distribution of passwords, distribution of game machine applications that can be executed by the mobile phone 1001, and the like.

  The management server 1000 includes a player database for managing player game data.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the player database, the number of accesses, the total number of start-ups (common data), the total number of jackpots (common data), the total number of probable changes are associated with player IDs that can individually identify the players. Various data such as (common data), effect parameters (common data), additional effect data (common data), big hit B times (unique data), special story reach times (unique data), and the like are stored.

Further, management server 1000, in the cellular phone 1001, and an application program with a feasible Pachinko simulation capabilities similar game as pachinko gaming machine 1 game machine app is deliverable stores, mobile phone 1001 The game machine app is distributed in response to the reception of the distribution request from the mobile phone 1001 and is executed on each mobile phone 1001 so that the mobile terminal 1001 can enjoy the same simulation game as the pachinko game machine 1 even outside the game hall. be able to.

The gaming machine app that is executed in the cellular phone 1001 includes a module program for providing the same function as the various functions pachinko game machine 1 to the portable phone 1001 has.

  Specifically, as these module programs, a data management module program that provides a function for storing and managing various data including production parameters in the memory of the mobile phone 1 in the same manner as the game information table described above, The game control module program that provides a control function for performing game control according to the production parameters managed by these data management module programs, and the production parameters managed by the data management module program according to the game state are changed. As shown in the password output screen shown in FIG. 60 (b), the parameter change function module program that provides the effect parameter change function to be performed and the password that can specify the effect parameters at that time managed by the data management module program Output to A password output module program that provides a password output function, and a password acceptance module that provides a password acceptance function that accepts password input output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 by displaying the password input screen shown in FIG. A program, a determination module program that provides a determination function for determining whether the symbol string received on the password input screen by the password reception module program is a password, or an effect managed by the data management module program Parameter update module program that provides an effect parameter update function for updating parameters to the effect parameters specified from the password accepted by the password acceptance function by the password acceptance module program, etc. It is included.

  The password output module program generates and outputs a password including model information that can specify that the model is a gaming machine application as the password to be output.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram showing each page constituting a site provided by the management server 1000. FIG. 53A is a diagram showing a top menu page of the site. The top menu includes four menus of “issue password”, “portable application DL (download)”, “data registration”, and “data confirmation”. Is provided.

  A player obtains a password (initial password) in advance when he / she wants to take over game data with a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 or a gaming machine application of the mobile phone 1001 and a pachinko gaming machine 1 at a game hall. Therefore, if a new initial password is to be acquired, the management server 1000 is accessed from the mobile phone 1001 and the “issue password” menu in the top menu is selected.

  In response to the selection, the mobile phone 1001 identifies one unregistered player ID in the player database, additionally registers the identified player ID in the player database, and sets the corresponding access count to 1. An initial value (50 for production parameters) is registered in each corresponding data. Then, based on the player ID and the initial value data, an initial password consisting of 16 symbol strings is generated in the same manner as in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, and the generated initial password is included in FIG. The password issuance page shown in (b) is distributed.

  In the lower part of the password issuance page, a “save page” selection input unit is provided. When the “save page” selection input unit is selected and entered, the issued initial password is issued. The password issuance page including “” is stored in the mobile phone 1001 so that the initial password can be stored. This is because if the “Data Confirmation” menu described later is selected, the initial password must be entered as data for identifying the player. This is to prevent the data from being confirmed.

  Further, if the player wants to carry out the simulation game by taking over the game data of the pachinko gaming machine 1 also in the mobile phone 1001, the menu of “portable application DL” may be selected. When the “DL” menu is selected, an explanation page of the gaming machine application shown in FIG. 53 (c) is distributed. Then, by selecting and inputting a “download” selection input section provided at the bottom of the explanation page, the gaming machine application is transmitted in response to a distribution request being transmitted from the mobile phone 1001 to the management server 1000. It is distributed to the mobile phone 1001 and stored so as to be executable.

  Further, if the player wants to update his / her game data in the player database of the management server 1000 based on the password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1, the “data registration” menu may be selected. In response to selecting the “data registration” menu, the data registration page of FIG. 53 (d) is distributed.

  In this data registration page, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), a password input unit for displaying the input password (symbol string), and an input selection unit for displaying a list of symbols for selecting symbols to be input. And a “registration” selection input part that is operated when the symbol string displayed in the password input part is confirmed as a password to be entered, and a “return” operation that is performed when the data registration process is finished and the main menu is returned. And a selection input unit.

  In this password acceptance page, the player operates the mobile phone 1 to select a symbol to be displayed on the password input unit from the input selection unit, display the password to be input to the password input unit, and then perform “registration”. By selecting and inputting the selection input unit, the symbol string displayed in the password input unit is determined as the password to be input and transmitted to the management server 1000.

  The management server 1000 extracts the player ID, common data, and unique data by processing the password input to the password input unit in the same manner as the password analysis process described above, and various types corresponding to the extracted player ID. The data is updated to each data specified from the common data and the unique data, and an update completion page (not shown) indicating that the update is completed after the update is distributed.

  Further, when the player wants to confirm his / her game data in the player database of the management server 1000, the “data confirmation” menu may be selected, and in response to the selection of the “data confirmation” menu. Thus, the initial password acceptance page of FIG. 53 (e) is distributed.

  In this initial password acceptance page, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), a password input section for displaying the input password (symbol string) and an input selection in which a list of symbols is displayed for selecting a symbol to be input. Section, the selection input section of “execution” operated when confirming as a password for inputting the symbol string displayed in the password input section, and “return” operated when returning to the main menu after finishing the data confirmation process And a selection input unit.

  In this initial password acceptance page, the player operates the mobile phone 1 to select a symbol to be displayed on the password input unit from the input selection unit, and after displaying the password to be input on the password input unit, ”Is selected and input, the symbol string displayed in the password input unit is determined as an initial password to be input and transmitted to the management server 1000.

  The management server 1000 analyzes the initial password input to the password input unit, extracts the player ID, reads various game data corresponding to the extracted player ID from the player database, and reads the various types of read A data confirmation page shown in FIG. 53 (f) including game data is distributed. Thereby, the player can check his / her game data managed by the management server 1000 at any time on the mobile phone 1.

  Here, operations of the management server 1000 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 when issuing a password and playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 54, when the menu selection “Issuance of password” in the top menu is performed, the management server 1000 selects one player ID that is not registered in the player database, and selects the selected player ID. And an initial password based on the initial value data.

  These issued initial passwords are input from the password acceptance screen displayed by selecting the “password input” item in the menu screen of FIG. 48 (a) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that the player desires to play. The Then, the input initial password is analyzed by the effect control CPU 101, and the player ID, common data, and unique data are extracted, and the game information table is updated.

  As the game is executed, data such as the total jackpot count, total start count, total probability variation count, performance parameter, jackpot B count, specific reach occurrence count, and the like in the game information table are updated.

  When the player finishes the game and wants to transfer these game data to another pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, the item of “password output” in the menu screen of FIG. 48A is selected. As a result, a password and a two-dimensional code based on the player ID and the common data and unique data at that time in the game information table are generated, and the generated password and the two-dimensional code are displayed and output on the effect display device 9. The

  When a new password is issued from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, the game data in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has issued the password is displayed quickly and easily in the management server 1000. The mobile phone 1 only needs to read the two-dimensional code. By reading the two-dimensional code, the data registration page in which the URL address is symbolized in the two-dimensional code is acquired from the management server 1000 as described above. At the same time, the password symbolized in the two-dimensional code is automatically input to the password input part of the acquired data registration page.

  The password input to the password input unit is transmitted to the management server 1000 only by selecting and inputting the “registration” selection input unit on the data registration page in which the password is automatically input to the password input unit. Thus, in the management server 1000, the player ID, common data, and unique data included in the password are extracted, and various data corresponding to the extracted player ID are specified from the extracted common data and unique data. By updating to each data, the game data in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has output the password is reflected in the player database of the management server 1000.

  In addition, when it is not necessary to reflect the game data in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the management server 1000, for example, when the player wants to quickly move to another pachinko gaming machine 1 of the same model and play a game. Enter the output password into the destination pachinko machine 1, and the game data (common data, unique data) in the pachinko machine 1 (source game machine) that output the password is The pachinko machine 1 will be taken over.

  Then, by playing the game on the destination pachinko machine 1, the inherited game data (common data, unique data) reflects the game results such as the number of start times, the number of jackpots, and production parameters in the game. When the game is finished, the password is based on the inherited game data (common data, unique data) based on the common data and unique data in which the game result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reflected at the destination. Is generated and displayed and output, so that the player can reflect the game data on the management server 1000 at a desired timing.

  As shown in FIG. 55, when the mobile phone 1 has previously downloaded the gaming machine app from the management server 1000, the password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is added to these gaming machine apps. The included game data (common data, unique data) can be taken over.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 55, a gaming machine application stored in the mobile phone 1001 is activated (executed), and password input is selected from the start menu of the gaming machine application.

  Then, the password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 is input on the password input screen of FIG. 60A displayed on the mobile phone 1001 by the selection (B in FIG. 55). In inputting these passwords, the password may be easily input to the gaming machine application using a two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The password input to the gaming machine application in this manner is subjected to password analysis by the password analysis function provided by the password analysis module program included in the gaming machine application, as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the player The ID, common data, and unique data are extracted, and the various game data managed by the gaming machine application are updated to the common data and the various game data included in the unique data extracted by the parameter update module program described above.

  When the simulation game is executed by the gaming machine application, as in the case of the actual pachinko gaming machine 1, various game data such as the number of start times, the number of jackpots, and the effect parameters are stored in the function of the parameter change function module program. Are updated sequentially.

  And when reflecting various game data updated by these simulation games in the player database of the management server 1000, by selecting the "data registration" menu from the processing menu of the gaming machine application, In the player database of the management server 1000, an update request including various updated game data (common data, unique data) managed by the gaming machine application and the player ID is transmitted to the management server 1000. The various game data corresponding to the player ID included in the update request is updated to the game data included in the update request.

  In addition, when it is desired to transfer various game data updated in the simulation game in the gaming machine application to the actual pachinko gaming machine 1 installed in the game hall, “Password output” is selected from the processing menu of the gaming machine application. By selecting the menu, a password based on the updated game data (common data (including production parameters), unique data) and player ID managed by the gaming machine application at that time is generated. 60 (b), the displayed password is input to the actual pachinko gaming machine 1, and as described above, password analysis processing is performed and included in the password. Game data (common data, unique data) will be reflected in the game information table. Various after update that is physical game data (common data, specific data) can also take over the actual pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that, as described above, the model information included in the password output from the mobile phone 1001 is model information that can specify that the model is a gaming machine application.

  Next, based on FIG. 58, the appearance frequency and reliability of each notice effect according to the value of the effect parameter, the determination rate of the stage (mode), and the type of music added at the time of the big hit will be described.

  First, as an example of the change status of the appearance frequency of the notice effect according to the value of the effect parameter, the appearance frequency of the serif notice when the special PA 3-1 accompanied by the pseudo-rendition effect is determined as the fluctuation pattern (at the time of failure). A description will be given based on the number of determination values in the notice effect determination table F in FIG.

  When the appearance parameter is 61 to 80 when the appearance frequency of the first serif notice and the second serif notice is the reference (normal) when the effect parameter is 40 to 60 (default), When the appearance frequency of the first serif notice is slightly higher than normal and the production parameter is 81 to 99, the appearance frequency of the first serif notice is changed from a slightly higher state to a higher state, and the production parameter is 100. In such a case, the state is changed from the state in which the appearance frequency of the first serif notice is high to the most state. On the other hand, when the production parameter is 20 to 39, the appearance frequency of the second serif notice is slightly higher than normal, and when the production parameter is 1 to 19, the appearance frequency of the second serif notice is set. When the number of production parameters is 0 and the number of appearance parameters is 0, the state of frequent appearance of the second serif notice is the most frequent state.

  In this manner, the first serif notice is more likely to appear as the effect parameter approaches 100, and the second serif notice becomes easier to appear as the effect parameter approaches 0. In other words, as the opportunity for the player to perform the selection operation increases, that is, as the frequency of intervention in the game increases, the performance parameter approaches 100 or 0, and as a result, the appearance frequency of the first serif notice and the second serif notice increases. Since it becomes high and the player can select a desired character story reach effect, the player's willingness to intervene in the game can be increased.

  Note that the frequency of appearance of the serif notice when the special PA 3-2 accompanied by the pseudo-rendition is determined as the fluctuation pattern (at the time of hitting) is not particularly shown, but the first serif notice becomes closer as the effect parameter approaches 100. It becomes difficult to appear, and the second dialogue notice becomes difficult to appear as the production parameter approaches 0, but the quiz notice A becomes more likely to appear as the production parameter approaches 100, and the quiz as the production parameter approaches 0. The notice B is likely to appear. That is, as the opportunity for the player to perform the selection operation increases, that is, as the frequency of intervention in the game increases, the performance parameter approaches 100 or 0, and as a result, the appearance frequency of quiz notice A and quiz notice B increases. Thus, the player can select a special story reach effect desired by the player, so that the player's willingness to intervene in the game can be increased.

  Next, as an example of a change state of the reliability of the notice effect according to the value of the effect parameter, the reliability of the notice effects A to C (character notice) is set as the determination values of the notice effect determination tables A to E in FIG. I will explain based on the number.

  When the performance parameters are 30 to 70, the reliability when each of the notice effects A to C appears is set as a reference (low state), and when the effect parameters are 71 to 90, the reliability of the notice effect B When the effect parameter is in a middle state higher than 30 to 70 and the effect parameter is 91 or more, the reliability of the notice effect B is higher than the effect parameter 71 to 90. On the other hand, when the effect parameter is 10 to 29, the reliability of the notice effect A is in the middle state where the effect parameter is higher than 30 to 70, and when the effect parameter is 9 or less, The reliability is in a high state where the production parameter is higher than 10-29.

  Thus, the closer the effect parameter is to 100, the higher the reliability when the notice effect B appears, and the closer the effect parameter approaches 0, the higher the reliability when the notice effect A appears. That is, as the opportunity for the player to perform the selection operation increases, that is, as the frequency of intervention in the game increases, the effect parameter approaches 100 or 0, and as a result, the reliability when the notice effect A or the notice effect B appears. Since the probability increases and the probability of winning a big hit in character animation reach production increases, the player's willingness to intervene in the game can be increased.

  Next, as an example of the appearance status of the story reach according to the value of the effect parameter, the appearance status of the story reach in the quiz notice will be described based on the number of determination values in the notice effect determination table F in FIG. .

  When the production parameter is 20 to 80, the quiz notice A and the quiz notice B are not determined, so neither the special story reach N nor the normal story reach N is executed. When the performance parameter is 1 to 19 or 81 to 99, the quiz notice A or quiz notice B may be determined with a predetermined probability, so that all the questions were answered correctly in the quiz notice A or quiz notice B. In this case, the normal story reach N effect is executed. When the production parameter is 0 or 100, the quiz notice A or the quiz notice B may be determined with a higher probability than when the production parameter is 1 to 19 or 81 to 99. When all questions are answered correctly in quiz notice A or quiz notice B, a special story reach N effect is executed.

  Thus, when the production parameter is 1 to 19 or 81 to 99, the normal story reach production can appear, and when the production parameter is 0 or 100, the special story reach N can appear. In other words, the more players have the opportunity to perform selection operations, that is, the higher the frequency of intervention in the game, the more likely the story reach will appear and the level of story reach will be promoted from normal to special. Can increase their willingness to intervene in games.

  Next, the change state of the stage (mode) determination rate according to the value of the effect parameter will be described based on the number of determination values in the mode determination tables A to E in FIG.

  When the production parameters are 41 to 59, the production parameters are 60 to 89 when the determination rates of the sunrise mode corresponding to the character A, the night mode corresponding to the character B, and the daytime mode are set as the reference (low state). In some cases, the determination rate of the sunrise mode is higher than that in the case where the effect parameter is 41 to 59, and when the effect parameter is 90 or more, the determination rate of the sunrise mode is 60 It becomes a high state higher than the case where it is -89. On the other hand, when the production parameter is 11 to 40, the night mode determination rate is higher than when the production parameter is 41 to 59. When the production parameter is 10 or less, the night mode is determined. The determination rate is higher than when the production parameters are 11 to 40.

  Thus, the closer the effect parameter approaches 100, the higher the probability of determining the sunrise mode corresponding to the character A, and the closer the effect parameter approaches 0, the higher the probability of determining the night mode corresponding to the character B. That is, as the opportunity for the player to perform the selection operation increases, that is, as the frequency of intervention in the game increases, the performance parameter approaches 100 or 0, and as a result, corresponds to the sunrise mode or character B corresponding to character A. By increasing the probability of determining the night mode, the numerical value of the effect parameter itself is not notified to the player, but it becomes easy to specify the numerical value of the effect parameter according to the determined mode type. Specifically, the higher the stay rate in the sunrise mode, the closer the production parameter is to 100, and the higher the stay rate in the night mode, the closer the production parameter is to 0, so that the player's game Can increase the willingness to intervene.

  Next, the addition situation of the music according to the value of the production parameter will be described.

  When the production parameter is 50 (default), no music is added. When the production parameter is 51-60, A music 1 corresponding to the character A is added, and the production parameters are 61-70. Is A music 2 corresponding to the character A, and when the effect parameter is 71 to 80, A music 3 corresponding to the character A is added and the effect parameter is 81 to 90. In this case, the A song 4 corresponding to the character A is added, and when the effect parameters are 91 to 100, the A song 5 corresponding to the character A is added. On the other hand, when the production parameter is 40 to 49, B music 1 corresponding to the character B is added, and when the production parameter is 30 to 39, B music 2 corresponding to the character B is added. When the production parameter is 20 to 29, B music 3 corresponding to the character B is added, and when the production parameter is 10 to 19, B music 4 corresponding to the character B is added. Is 0 to 9, B music 5 corresponding to character B is added.

  In this way, as the production parameter approaches 100, A song corresponding to the character A is added one by one, and as the production parameter approaches 0, B music corresponding to the character B is added one by one. Go. That is, as the opportunity for the player to perform the selection operation increases, that is, as the frequency of intervention in the game increases, the performance parameter approaches 100 or 0, and as a result, new A song or B song is added one by one In the event of a big hit, the player can select a desired piece of music, which can increase the player's willingness to intervene in the game.

  Further, for example, when the production parameters output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the same model whose specifications are different from those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are handed over to the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the production parameter is not 40-60, that is, the production parameter is 61. In the case of ~ 100, A music piece 6 is newly added, and in the case where the production parameter is 0 to 39, B music piece 6 is newly added. In this way, as the frequency of intervention in the game increases, a new A song 6 or B song 6 is added when the production parameters are handed over to another model, and the player desires a song that the player desires at the big hit. As a privilege that can be selected, that is, as the privilege inherited, A song 6 or B song 6 can be selected, so that the player can be encouraged to play a game with a pachinko gaming machine of a different model.

  As described above, according to the embodiment, since the secondary and tertiary selection operations are accepted in the speech advance notice effect and the quiz advance notice effect, the opportunity for the player to intervene in the game increases. In addition, the option (2) presented at the second acceptance at the second timing according to the option selected by the player from the plurality of choices (primary options) presented at the first acceptance at the first timing. As the next option) changes, the development after selection can be diversified, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the story reach and special story reach production with different characters are executed according to the contents of the options selected by the player, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to intervene in the game.

  In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, it corresponds to the combination based on the combination of the option presented in the primary acceptance (primary option) and the option presented in the secondary acceptance (secondary option). By executing the character's normal story reach and special story reach production, it is possible to diversify the reach production executed according to the selection of the options, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the embodiment, on the condition that the selection of the character A is accepted as the primary option in the primary acceptance, for example, the dialogue A of the character A is presented as the secondary choice in the secondary acceptance. When the selection of the character A is not accepted as the primary option in the next acceptance, that is, when the character B is selected, for example, the words A to C of the character B are selected as the alternatives that do not include the character A speech A. In order to execute the character A special story reach production as a special production by determining, for example, only the line A of the character A is selected as the secondary choice at the second acceptance at the second timing. First, since it is necessary to select character A as the primary option at the primary acceptance, It can be above.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, even if the character B is selected as the primary option in the primary reception, the characters B and C are presented as the secondary options in the secondary reception, so that the character can be used as the specific effect. Since the character A normal story reach production and the character B normal story reach production corresponding to A are executed, even if the first option selected in the primary acceptance is erroneously selected, the words B and C in the secondary acceptance are selected. Since the character A normal story reach production and the character B normal story reach production can be executed by selecting the lines B and C, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, when none of the options presented by the player during the first to third acceptance periods is selected, the non-selection reach effect of the serif notice, the quiz notice Since the game enjoyment is offended by executing the non-correct answer reach effect, it is possible to prompt the player to intervene in the game.

  Further, according to the embodiment, the notice effect A to be a specific effect according to the change of the effect parameter as the history information updated by the selection history by the player and the effect history of the effect determined by the selection by the player. D, the probabilities of decision and reliability for the serif notice and quiz notice will change, so not only can the player's willingness to intervene in the game be increased, but also the amount of change in the production parameter is the number of start after the big hit Since it differs before and after reaching 500 times, the change situation in which the decision probability and reliability for the notice announcements A to D, the second dialogue notice, the quiz notices A and B change before and after the predetermined period, The interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, the selection history and the production history by the player are set as the production parameters in the range of 0 to 100, so that the announcement effects A to D, the first and second serif notices, and the quiz notices A and B are provided. It is possible to change the change rate of the appearance rate and the reliability of the computer with simple control.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, by performing a stage (mode) effect as a suggestion effect that suggests that the value of the effect parameter cannot be specified and can be estimated, various advance notices are provided by specifying the value of the effect parameter. Estimating whether the value of the production parameter is in the range of 0 to 100 while avoiding a significant decrease in interest by specifying the situation where the appearance rate and reliability of the production are specified Because it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that these estimated numerical states will be a big hit due to the appearance of various notice effects based on the corresponding appearance rate and reliability. , Can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, the character story reach effect determined by an operation of selecting one of a plurality of options presented on the character selection screen, the speech selection screen, and the first to third quiz screens by the player. When a big hit is made after execution, the value of the effect parameter changes by a specific change amount (for example, 5) in the change direction corresponding to the character reach effect, that is, the positive direction for character A and the negative direction for character B. , The player's expectation to be a big hit in the selected story reach production can be increased.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, the character story reach effect determined by an operation of selecting one of a plurality of options presented on the character selection screen, the speech selection screen, and the first to third quiz screens by the player. In the case of a deviation after the execution, the value of the effect parameter changes in a change direction corresponding to the character reach effect, that is, a positive direction for character A and a negative direction for character B (for example, a change amount smaller than a specific change amount) 3) Because it changes only, it is possible to improve the interest of the game even if it is not a big hit.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, it is possible to transfer the performance parameters, which are state data changed by the player playing the game, not only to the same model but also to pachinko machines with different specifications, etc. If the status data is handed over to a pachinko machine with a different type, for example, a song 6 can be newly executed as a bonus effect that has not been available before, so the transfer of the state data to a pachinko machine with a different model is promoted. You can also

  In addition, according to the embodiment, when the production parameter is handed over to a pachinko gaming machine of a different model, the value of the production parameter is 40 to 60, that is, the game is not carried out so much on the model before the takeover. Thus, when the production state of the various notice productions specified by the production parameters does not reach the predetermined state, the music 6 is not set to be executable as the special production, so that the game in the model before the takeover can be promoted.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, the password is unique to each model and includes only the unique information that cannot be transferred to other models, and the password can be transferred to another model and shared with each model. Therefore, when developing a new model that can input passwords, divert design assets such as programs for reading and using the common information part. As a result, it is possible to reduce the design load in developing a new model.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, by executing a portable application, a storage function of a presentation parameter, a control function for performing game control according to the presentation parameter, and a presentation parameter changing function for changing the presentation parameter according to the game state , A password output function that outputs a password that can specify a production parameter at that time, a password acceptance function that accepts password input, and a production parameter update that updates production parameters to production parameters specified from the password accepted by the password acceptance function In addition to having each function of the functions, it is also possible to take over the presentation parameters for the game on the mobile phone 1001 that can execute the simulation game with various notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 and these mobile phones. To phone 1001 Since the take over the performance parameters that have changed in the kicking game in the pachinko gaming machine becomes possible, will be able to implement the game in order to change the production parameters other than the gaming field, it is possible to widen the width of the game.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the use of the effect parameter changed based on the selection history of the selection operation received from the player such as the character selection in the speech advance notice and the effect history such as the implementation of the story reach determined by the selection operation is used. By doing this, changing the amount of change in these production parameters makes it easy to change the change in the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effects A to D, serif notices, and quiz notices. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and without using these performance parameters, it is preferable that the control can be easily performed to change the change state in which the appearance rate and the reliability change. , Simply determined by the selection history of the selection operations received from the player, such as character selection in the line preview, and the selection operations Stores the production history itself such as the implementation of story reach, for example, changes the table for determining the announcement production used to decide the announcement production based on the count value that counts how many of these histories are registered, etc. In this case, the count value corresponds to the same variable as the effect parameter.

  Also, in the above-described embodiment, the notice effect determination tables A to G, which are associated with different values of the effect parameter, differ in the appearance rate and reliability of the notice notice and the quiz notice, are prepared in advance. In addition, the table used for determining the notice effect is changed on the condition that the effect parameter has reached the numerical value range corresponding to each of the notice effect determination tables A to E, and before and after the number of start times becomes 500 times. By using different change amounts as the change amounts for changing the production parameters, the expected value of the change amount of the production parameters is changed before and after the number of start times is 500 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The target condition for changing the same amount of change is only one condition before the number of start times reaches 500, and the target condition increases as the number of start times reaches 500. By increasing the probability that the condition of the same amount of change is satisfied, or by setting a plurality of target conditions before 500 times and setting only one target condition after 500 times, the probability of establishment is lowered. You may make it do.

  Specifically, in the effect parameter change amount table shown in FIG. 31, for example, as a target condition corresponding to the change amount 1, only character selection is performed up to 500 start times, but the start number reaches 500 times. Therefore, the probability of establishment of the target condition may be increased by adding a line selection to the target condition.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as described above, the announcement effect is determined by changing the change state of the effect parameter by changing (increasing) the change amount of the effect parameter before and after the number of start times reaches 500 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of start times is not limited to this. Before and after 500 times, the numerical range corresponding to each of the notice effect determination tables A to G, which is a condition for changing the table, without changing the change amount of the effect parameter before and after the number of start times becomes 500 times By changing, the table used for determining the notice effect may be easily changed (or hardly changed).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), in this case, instead of the above-described effect parameter change amount table shown in FIG. 31, an effect parameter change amount table in which the same change amount is set for all the start times. By using 182 ′ in the above-described step S864, the expected value of the change amount of the effect parameter is made the same before and after the number of start times reaches 500. In the above-described notice selection process, FIG. By using the notice effect determination table A to E to which the effect parameter at that time corresponds, and determining the notice effect using the notice effect determination table changing table shown, the number of start times becomes 500 times. The notice effect determination table is easily changed.

  That is, in the notice effect determination table changing table, as shown in FIG. 62B, the numerical value range corresponding to each of the notice effect determination tables A to E is described above until the number of start times reaches 500. As with the notice effect determining tables A to E, the notice effect determining table E is provided for the effect parameters 0 to 9, the notice effect determining table D is provided for the effect parameters 10 to 29, and the effect parameters 30 to 70 are indicated for the notice parameters. In the effect determination table A, the effect parameter 71 to 90 is associated with the notice effect determination table B, the effect parameter 91 to 100 is associated with the notice effect determination table C, and the number of start times is 500. After that, the notice effect determining table E is provided for the effect parameters 0 to 19, and the notice effect determining table D is provided for the effect parameters 20 to 39. The parameters 40 to 60 are associated with the notice effect determination table A, the effects parameters 61 to 80 are associated with the notice effect presentation determination table B, and the effects parameters 81 to 100 are associated with the notice effect presentation determination table C. In step S864, by using the notice effect determination table corresponding to the numerical range corresponding to the effect parameter at that time, for example, even if the effect parameter changes from the default 50 to 10 (increase or decrease), the start is performed. Before the number of times reaches 500, the decision effect and reliability of the notice effect do not change because the notice effect decision table is not changed, but after 500 times, the notice effect decision table becomes the notice effect decision table. By changing from A to the notice effect determining table B or the notice effect determining table D, Determining the probability and reliability of the announcement attraction comes to change that.

  In other words, by using different table change conditions before and after the number of start times is 500 as the table change condition for changing the notice effect determination table, the change in the determination probability and reliability of the notice effect as the specific effect changes. The situation will change.

  In addition, when changing these table change conditions, as described above, not only the numerical value range of the effect parameter corresponding to each notice effect determination table is changed before and after the number of start times becomes 500, but for example, As the table changing condition, the condition that the effect parameter correction coefficient is 1 before 500 times is used, and the condition parameter correction coefficient is 1.5 condition after 500 times. May be converted to 1.5 times to determine whether or not the table has been changed. In addition to using these production parameters, for example, selection history of dialogue notices and quiz notices, production history of special story reach, etc. Until the number of registrations of a specific selection history or production history reaches 500 starts. In response to satisfying that 10 are registered, the notice effect determining table to be used is changed to another notice effect determining table (for example, notice effect determining table A → B), and the start is started. After the number of times reaches 500, the notice effect determination table to be used is used for determining other notice effects according to the fact that the number of registered specific selection histories and effect histories is five. By changing to a table, the change situation in which the appearance rate and reliability of the notice effect change may change before and after the number of start times reaches 500.

  That is, the production control CPU 101 determines the number of start times in the start number counter as a table change condition for changing the notice effect determination table used for determining the type of notice effect in the notice selection process for determining the type of notice effect to be executed. The first table change condition is used until 500 times, and after the start count reaches 500 times, the second table change condition having a different establishment probability from the first table change condition is used.

  In addition, as described above, when the table change condition is changed instead of changing the change amount of the effect parameter before and after the start count reaches 500 times, the effect parameter changes to some extent as described above. If this is the case, the notice effect determination table used at the time when the number of times of starting becomes 500 is changed, so that a change such as that an effect with a low determination probability is likely to appear usually occurs. Therefore, it is easy to give the game player the motivation to play the game until the number of start times reaches 500. On the other hand, when changing the change amount of the effect parameter, Since it is only necessary to change the amount of change, the control can be simplified and, for example, if the amount of change is increased by increasing the number of starts to 500 times Parameter that is easy to change, can give the motivation to carry out the game after that it became the 500 times the player.

  In the above embodiment, the initial password is issued only by the management server 1000, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial password is issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1, or It may be issued by the mobile phone 1001.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the period in which the number of start-ups is 500, which is a predetermined value, is illustrated as the predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit A ends in these predetermined periods. It is good also as a period when the elapsed time after it becomes predetermined length, and what is necessary is just to determine these periods suitably.

  In the above embodiment, if the password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ is forgotten, it becomes impossible to take over the presentation parameters and game data. For example, the management server 1000 , On the condition that the initial password is input, the password based on the presentation parameters and game data reflected in the player database stored in correspondence with the player ID specified from the initial password at that time By providing the management server 1000 with a reissuing function to be issued, the management server 1000 is motivated to reflect production parameters and game data, and access to the management server 1000 is increased. May be.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the music 6 is illustrated as a privilege production, this invention is not limited to this, For example, a new character is added or a special production is added. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the numerical level of an effect parameter is suggested to a player by mode (stage), this invention is not limited to this, For example, it is not these modes (stage). The numerical value of the production parameter is not clear by displaying the item according to the numerical level of the production parameter, or changing the character color to the color according to the numeric level of the production parameter. Any form of effect can be used as long as the effect can be estimated.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the change timing of the production parameter changes (timing which becomes a predetermined period), the start time after the end of the big hit is 500 times, the present invention illustrates this. It is not limited to. In other words, as described above, when the expected value of the amount of change in the effect parameter is increased after the predetermined period, as described above, the predetermined period may be increased. By setting the number of start times larger than 131 times which is the number corresponding to 1/131 which is the jackpot probability, for example, 500 times which is about four times the start number corresponding to the jackpot probability, If the player has reached 500 times, that is, a player who does not easily win big hits (a player who is so-called very addicted), the large humorous state where the number of start times exceeds 500 times greatly increases the production parameter. Since it is an opportunity to be changed, it is possible to give the player the motivation to continue the game even in such a large humming state.On the other hand, when the expected value of the change amount of the effect parameter is increased in the period up to the timing of the predetermined period (the establishment probability may be increased), the timing of the predetermined period is set to 1 / By setting the number of times of starting close to 131 times, which is the number corresponding to 131, or a number of times of starting slightly larger than 131 times (for example, 200 times, etc.), there is an advantage that the production parameters can be greatly changed until the timing of the predetermined period. Therefore, the player can be motivated to continue the game until the predetermined period.

  In other words, if you want to motivate a player who is smashing without generating a big hit, set a start count greater than the start count corresponding to the big hit probability as the timing for the predetermined period. The expected value of the change amount of the presentation parameter (predetermined variable) after the timing of the predetermined period (may be established by the probability of establishment) may be set to be larger (higher) than before the timing of the predetermined period. When a player with a big hit wants to be motivated to continue the game after the big hit, the start number close to the start number corresponding to the big hit probability or a slightly larger start number is set as the predetermined period. Set the expected value of the amount of change in the production parameter (predetermined variable) before the timing of the predetermined period. ) And it may be set to be larger (higher) than the later timing of a predetermined time period.

  Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 61, as the value of the effect parameter changes to 100, the determination probability (appearance frequency) of the notice effect A improves, but the reliability decreases. Although the determination probability (appearance frequency) of the notice effect B is reduced, the reliability is improved, and the decision parameter (appearance frequency) of the notice effect B is improved as the value of the effect parameter is changed to 0, but it is reliable. As the degree decreases, the determination probability (appearance frequency) of the notice effect A decreases, but the reliability increases, so the decision probability (appearance frequency) and the reliability of the notice effect A and the notice effect B are trade-offs (trade) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as described above, if there is a notice effect C in addition to the notice effect A and the notice effect B, the effect The parameter value is 100 However, the determination probability (appearance frequency) of both the notice effect A and the notice effect B is improved, but the reliability is lowered and the decision probability (appearance frequency) of the notice effect C is lowered. When the value of the effect parameter is changed to 0, the decision probability (appearance frequency) of both the notice effect A and the notice effect B is improved, but the reliability is lowered and the notice effect C is determined. The determination probability (appearance frequency) and reliability of the notice effect A and the notice effect B and the degree of reliability change in the same manner as the effect parameter changes so that the probability (appearance frequency) is reduced but the reliability is improved. The notice effect determination tables A to E may be set.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), in the password output screen, in addition to the password itself, the two-dimensional bar code is displayed and output, so that the two-dimensional bar code is taken into the mobile phone 1001. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of writing down the password itself, and to prevent the occurrence of a recording error at the time of the writing, and the player who possesses the mobile phone that does not have the function of reading these two-dimensional barcodes. Although it is preferable that the password itself can be acquired, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the password itself or the two-dimensional barcode may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 50, the password formats in both the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ are the same. As shown in FIG. The password of the gaming machine 1 ′ can be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to take over the production parameters, and conversely, the password of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be entered into the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ to take over the production parameters etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the password of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ may be transferred only to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  That is, if there is already a product development plan for the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of product development for the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′, as shown in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 By using the same password format for 'pachinko machine 1 and pachinko machine 1', it is possible to take over production parameters, etc. by entering the password for pachinko machine 1 'and pachinko machine 1 However, at the time of product development of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′, there is no plan to develop the product of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ is highly popular in the market. When the product development of 1 is decided, the password format is set in accordance with the function of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Unlike the 'password format (conventional format), for example, an extended format with a predetermined number of symbols added to the upper part (leading part) of the conventional format or the lower part (end part) of the conventional format is used. In this case, when the portion corresponding to the conventional format at the beginning or the end matches the conventional format, the password of the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ is input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by enabling the transfer by the password. Even if it is possible to take over the performance parameters, etc., it may be impossible to input the password of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the pachinko gaming machine 1 ′ to take over the production parameters.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in Sp0 in the password determination process, it is determined whether or not the input symbol is a password based on the number of symbols of the accepted password. Although it is preferable because it is possible to prevent a password from being converted into a binary number, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the number of input symbols, step Sp1 Depending on whether or not the specific bit string is a specific bit string indicating that the password is a password in the binary number sequence after the conversion process (for example, the first four digits of the extracted user ID are 0101). It may be possible to accurately determine whether or not the accepted symbol string is a password.

  In the embodiment, the password is set so that the user ID and the model information are included in both the common data and the unique data so that the user ID and the model information are not easily analyzed. Although the present invention is configured, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper predetermined digit part of the password is a part including model information, the next predetermined digit part is a part including a user ID, and the digits below that. The part is a state data part including a production password, a part of the state data part is a unique data part to which the above-mentioned unique data is converted, and the remaining part of the state data part is converted to the above-described common data The password structure may be clearly divided for each part so as to be a common data part.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived to variable display means for performing variable display and deriving a display result,
State data storage means for storing state data indicating the production state;
Effect execution means for executing effects according to the state data stored in the state data storage means;
Information that can identify the status data, including the unique information part that is unique to the model and cannot be transferred to another model, and can be transferred to the other model that is common to the model and other models Output means for outputting specific information including state information having a common information portion including common information ,
Input means for accepting input of information by the player;
The state data specified from the unique information in the unique information portion is updated and stored in the state data storage means and is taken over on condition that the state information included in the information input by the input means is that of the own model. State data transfer means;
Game control means for starting game control based on the start of power supply;
Memory holding means capable of holding information on game control for a predetermined period even when power supply is stopped;
A power abnormality signal output means for outputting a power abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the power supply;
When the power supply is resumed after the power abnormality signal is output, the control state when the power abnormality signal is output is restored based on the information regarding the game control held by the memory holding means. Recovery means,
Display means capable of displaying;
With
Before Symbol display means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, performs display by a predetermined first embodiment for performing settings relating to the game, the power anomaly signal is output when the display by the first embodiment is being carried out When the power supply is resumed after that, a display according to a predetermined second mode different from the first mode is performed .

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