JP5806196B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result. It relates to gaming machines.

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

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

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine configured such that a player can select a character and an effect design corresponding to the character changes according to the number of selections (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2010-233747 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the character can be selected according to the player's preference, the mode of the character only changes as a result of the selection. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize the difference. Cannot be improved sufficiently.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game according to the preference of the player.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, decorative symbol) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result ( For example, when a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b or the effect display device 9), control is performed to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player. Predetermining means for determining whether or not to control to a specific gaming state prior to deriving and displaying a variable display result (for example, executing steps S61 and S62 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) And variable display execution means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100) that executes variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means. And a character selection means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) that can select one of a plurality of types of characters according to the player's operation (for example, operation of the operation button 120). The part that executes step S828 in FIG. 8), and the plurality of types of identification information is a mode in which characters (for example, characters A to I (see FIG. 38)) are set in advance corresponding to the type of identification information. A mode (for example, a mode in which only the character C is displayed) in which identification information (for example, a normal decoration pattern) and a character (for example, the character C) selected by the character selection unit are set, or a plurality of characters including at least the character C Special identification information (for example, a special decorative drawing) ), And a character other than the character selected by the character selection means is in a reach form by a combination of preset normal identification information. When the reach mode is a combination of the selected normal decoration symbols), the ratio of being controlled to the specific gaming state is higher (for example, the part for executing steps S8203 and S8207 in the production control microcomputer 100: FIG. 41). Reference).
With such a configuration, when the character selected in accordance with the player's operation is in a reach mode based on a combination of normal identification information set in advance, the degree of expectation is higher, so according to the preference of the player Can improve the fun of gaming. Moreover, since the character in which the aspect of the special identification information is selected is set, it can be easily recognized.

(Means 2) The means 1 is provided with game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to the player (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S67, S168, S172 in the game control microcomputer 560). When the value giving means is controlled to a specific gaming state by deriving and displaying a specific display result including normal identification information (for example, a big hit symbol by a combination of normal decorative symbols), the first game value (for example, 10R normal big hit) ) And a specific display result including special identification information (for example, a jackpot symbol based on a combination of special decoration symbols) is derived and displayed so that the game value is higher than the first game value when controlled to a specific game state. You may be comprised so that a 2nd game value (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot) may be provided.
With such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

(Means 3) The means 1 or 2 includes a notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S655, S661, S826, and S844), and executes the notice effect. The means may be configured to execute the notice effect in a manner corresponding to the selected character when a character is selected by the character selection means.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the special identification information (for example, a special decoration pattern or a specific decoration pattern) is stopped and displayed after reaching the reach mode, and the special identification information is stopped and displayed again. A revariable display effect executing means (for example, a portion executing steps S826 and S844 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a revariable display effect for performing variable display is provided. When the character is selected by the means, the mode of the special identification information is switched to the mode corresponding to the selected character, and the re-variable display effect is executed. The normal identification information or the special identification information in which the selected character is set in advance When the reach mode is a combination of, stop the special identification information of the mode corresponding to the selected character To limit the Shimesuru (e.g., partial executes step S8232 in effect control microcomputer 100) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference. Further, it is possible to prevent the identification information in which the selected character is set from being gathered although the specific display result is not obtained.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to means 4, game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to a player, and reach effect execution for executing a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information becomes the reach mode. Means (for example, the part for executing steps S826 and S844 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the reach production is an image of candidate identification information derived and displayed as final stop identification information (for example, left and right stop symbols). The same design, a symbol having one more number than the left and right stop symbols: see FIG. 54 (C)) and a predetermined effect suggestion image that suggests a predetermined effect (for example, character symbols 9b and 9c: see FIG. 54 (C)) ) Includes a special reach effect displayed on the variable display means (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 54C), and after the special reach effect is executed, the final stop identification is performed. Predetermined effect executing means for executing a specified effect before the information is derived and displayed (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, a part for executing the processes of steps S826 and S844 based on the result of the special reach determination process of step S824a) ), And the game value imparting means is controlled to the specific game state after the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means, and after the special reach effect is executed, the specific effect is not executed. Different game values (for example, the number of rounds in a big hit game, whether to shift to a probability change state, whether to shift to a short-time state, the number of times to be controlled to a probability change state) (ST number), number of times to be controlled in a short time state, expectation level to shift to latent probability change, whether or not a two-dimensional code, a premier image, and a sound are given 52) (for example, as shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, it is realized by changing the execution ratio of the predetermined effect in the case of the normal jackpot and the probability variable jackpot. .
According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether or not the reach is developed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the allocation state of the determination value in the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the determination result memory buffer at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a character selection process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of character selection. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a stop symbol determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is a flowchart which shows a temporary stop symbol determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a special reach determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special reach production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined | prescribed effect.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols 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 executes the effect display using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. 2 When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the special symbol display device 8b, the effect display is executed using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. It becomes easy to grasp.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 (after the game ball may pass through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0) The variable display time (variable time) is started based on the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed. The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the time elapses, and winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening, and the display result is derived and displayed. You And is to be stopped and displayed symbols (the example of identification information) eventually.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the decorative 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 decorative 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 decorative display that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 9 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 won at the second start winning opening 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of 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 display 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of total pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the big winning opening that becomes 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 below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

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

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol on 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 controlling the transition 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, when 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 the start winning state becomes easy (high base state). 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 time-short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, by increasing the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the transition time of special symbols and decorative symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. (In other words, the digestion of the stored memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a winning and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

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

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

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of decorative symbols. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the decorative 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 unit 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the decorative 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.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads 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 performs a specific display based on the random R. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 106 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for 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.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state recovery 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, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When “2”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “suddenly probable big hit”. In the same way as in the case of, after the decorative symbols are variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “2”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach pattern are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

  Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of 15R big hit, it includes a normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is 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 shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

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

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

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (15R big hit described later, suddenly probable big hit) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas the small hit determination table is used. In the case where the determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/13000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  It should be noted that the small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be determined when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In that case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the time-shortening state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. However, when the gaming state is a high base state (for example, a short time state), a small hit is generated, and an effect is made so that the player can guess whether or not the high base state is reached. If configured, the player may feel annoyed on the contrary even though the current gaming state is a high base state. However, if it is configured so that a small hit does not occur during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is a high base state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and whether or not the probability change state is more than necessary. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot (10R) based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). ”,“ Probability variation jackpot (10R) ”,“ Probability variation jackpot (15R) ”, and“ Sudden probability variation jackpot ”.

  Normally, the big jackpot (10R) is a big hit that allows the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed up to 10 in the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is changed to the time-saving state. The probability variation jackpot (10R) is a jackpot that allows the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed up to ten times in the jackpot gaming state, and changes the gaming state to the probability variation state when the jackpot gaming state ends. The probability variation jackpot (15R) is a jackpot that allows the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed up to 15 in the jackpot gaming state, and changes the gaming state to the probability variation state when the jackpot gaming state ends. Suddenly promising big hits are big hits in the big hit gaming state where the number of opening of the big prize opening is small and the opening time of the big winning opening is very short (for example, the opening time is 0.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is two). It is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the game to the probability changing state (that is, it makes it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed to the certainty state). Hereinafter, the sudden probability variation big hit (the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability variation big hit is an example of a special gaming state) may be referred to as a sudden big hit or two rounds (2R) big hit. Hereinafter, “normal big hit (10R)” is also simply referred to as “normal big hit”, and “probable big hit (10R)” and “probable big hit (15R)” are also collectively referred to as “probable big hit”.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 2, that is, the number of rounds of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is 2, The number of rounds of the basic jackpot game may be the same (for example, 15 rounds) as the number of rounds of the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot. In that case, the opening time of one round is further shortened (for example, 0.1 second).

  Also, in this embodiment, as an example, the stop symbol of the sudden probability variation big hit special symbol is “1”, and when the probability variation big hit (15R) is reached, the special symbol stop symbol is “7” which is the probability variation big hit symbol. When the probability big hit (10R) is reached, the special symbol stop symbol is “5”, which is a probability big hit symbol, and when the normal big hit (10R) is normal, the special symbol stop symbol is “3”, which is a normal big hit symbol. . That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

  FIG. 9 (A) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). A jackpot type determination table is shown. FIG. 9B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). A big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown.

  In the high base state, there are more opportunities for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13, so the second special symbol shown in FIG. There are many occasions where the big hit type determination table for use is used. Further, in the low base state, there is no opportunity for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14, so the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A is used.

  It should be noted that even when using either the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A or the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Although it may be distributed, it may be distributed to “suddenly probable big hit” only when using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and when using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol, “ There is no possibility of being distributed to “suddenly probable big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the first special symbol is changed).

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

  In addition, when a special symbol stop symbol is determined using a predetermined random number, and a jackpot type is determined according to the determined special symbol type, one symbol or a plurality of symbols may be determined. Depending on the game state at that time, there may be a case where the game is shifted to the short time state after the end of the big hit game, or there is a case where it is not possible to shift to the time reduction state.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the type of jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 10, after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, the game state is controlled to the probability change state and the low base state. After the big hit game based on the probability change big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state and the high base state. After the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state (non-probability changing state) and the high base state (however, until the end of the short-time state).

  11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

  In addition, about the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type (a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) with a pseudo-ream and the variation pattern type (a super PB3-3, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B used when the big hit type is “suddenly promising big hit”, for example, when the big hit types such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are other than “suddenly probable big hit” A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “suddenly promising big hit”, the variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  FIG. 11C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11C, when it is determined to be a small hit, a case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  12A to 12C are explanatory diagrams showing the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for deviation. FIG. 12A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 12B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 12C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C that is used when the gaming state is the short-time state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the different variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B and 135 </ b> C are used depending on whether the gaming state is the short-time state or the total pending storage number is 3 or more. A common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the time-short state and for the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 12C, one short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C is used, but a plurality of variable patterns corresponding to the total number of pending storages as a short-period state variation pattern type determination table. The deviation variation pattern determination table (a table with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B, but the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the combined pending storage number may be used. As an example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4, and so on may be used. Further, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to each value of the total number of pending storages may be provided.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 12B is used, and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 (3 In the case of the following), the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 12A is used. As shown in FIG. 12, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total number of pending storages is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 12B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 is a variation pattern of shortened variation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is used, that is, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, it is deviated from a plurality according to the first reserved memory number. When the variation pattern type determination table is selected and the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation pattern type determination table is selected from the plurality according to the second reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the same determination value is assigned to Super CA-7 regardless of the number of reserved memories, so that the determination when a start winning occurs has become a super reach. Despite being determined to be, it will not be determined that the super reach will not be reached at the start of the fluctuation due to the change in the number of holds, and the notice effect for the super reach (for example, the continuous notice effect) was executed. Regardless, there will never be a situation where you will not be super reach.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of assignment of determination values in the deviation variation pattern type determination table. As shown in FIG. 13, a common determination value (230 to 251) is assigned to a variation pattern type accompanied by super reach (super reach A, super reach B) regardless of the total number of pending storages ( (See also FIG. 12). Therefore, when determining the variation pattern type (such as at the time of starting winning a prize), it is possible to easily determine whether or not super-reach is achieved based on the value of the extracted variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). . That is, when it is determined whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained before the variable display start condition corresponding to the start prize is satisfied, the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is within the common determination value range. The variation pattern type can be determined only by determining whether or not it is included.

  Note that the “specific variable display pattern” is not limited to a variation pattern with super reach, and is a variation pattern in which at least the expectation for the big hit is set high, and the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. . In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” is an appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) by the specific variable display pattern is executed. Show. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and out of place) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type If the value is 1 to 79, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo-ream or the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach) in the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B). Regardless of the number stored in the hold storage means (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) (the first hold memory number, the second hold memory number, the combined hold memory number), the common determination value (FIG. 12). In the example shown in (A) and (B), 1 to 79) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used in any gaming state, but different big hit variation pattern type determination tables are used depending on the probability variation state, the short time state, and the normal state. You may do it.

  14A and 14B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3).

  Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A, 137B is selected according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected. When it is decided to change the variation pattern type to either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2, the hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to a variation pattern type, and a variable display result of a decorative pattern. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where is a “big hit” is set.

  In the hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 14A, the variation pattern type includes normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation patterns with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a super CA3-3 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 14B, the variation pattern type includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. Are classified into special CA4-2. In FIG. 14B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence or absence of reach. In that case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1 which are the variation patterns not accompanied by the specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 is the special PG 1-2 accompanied by the specific effect. The special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands (display result designation commands) indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are also referred to as display result specifying commands. .

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (first winning determination result specifying command) indicating the content of the first winning determination result (the result of the determination process executed when the first start winning is generated). . Command 96XX (H) is an effect control command (second winning determination result designation command) indicating the content of the second winning determination result (the result of the determination process executed when the second start winning is generated). . In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 22), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type is within the starting winning. To do. Then, a value for specifying the range of the determination value as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the variation pattern type when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number matches a predetermined determination value based on the winning determination result designation command. It is possible to recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit.

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

  Commands A001 and A003 (H) are presentation control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a fanfare designation command). The effect control commands for designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game include a big hit start designation command and a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command corresponding to the type of big 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) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game and designating that the jackpot game has been won. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (an abrupt big hit / small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden odd change big hit game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is in the low base state.

  The command B101 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a certain change state. Command B102 (H) is an effect control command (low probability state designation command) that designates the normal state. The high probability state designation command and the low probability state designation command may be collectively referred to as a probability state designation command.

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

  In this embodiment, for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has decreased is transmitted, but an effect control command for designating the reserved memory number itself is transmitted. You may make it transmit.

  FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the winning determination result designation command. FIG. 17 shows an example of the contents of the first winning determination result specifying command, and FIG. 18 shows an example of the contents of the second winning determination result specifying command. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in this embodiment, in which gaming state the winning determination is made at which of the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is made. EXT data depending on whether there is a display result of the special symbol or decorative design, and whether the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of starting winning. Is set, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

  In the winning determination process, when it is determined that a big win is won, a winning determination result specifying command (a winning determination result 1 specifying command or a winning determination result 2 specifying command shown in FIG. A winning determination result 21 designation command or a winning determination result 22 designation command shown in FIG. 18 is transmitted.

  In the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, a winning judgment result 1 designation command or a winning judgment result 21 designation command is transmitted, and in a sudden probable big hit, a winning judgment result 2 designation command or a winning judgment result 22 is sent. The specified command is sent.

  In addition, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and the game state is disengaged when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first determines that the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 3. Whether it is 79 or not is determined. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 8 designation command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the range of the determination values 1 to 79 is accompanied by the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 (pseudo-continuous effect) regardless of the total number of pending storage. (Collection of out-of-range variation patterns) that are not present (see FIG. 12), the production control microcomputer 100 receives at least the variation pattern based on receiving the winning determination result 3 designation command. It can be recognized that the type is non-reach CA2-1.

  If the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 4 designation command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, a winning determination result 5 designation command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, a winning determination result 6 designation command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, a winning determination result 7 designation command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, a winning determination result 8 designation command in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 215 to 229, a winning determination result 9 designation command in which “09 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, a winning determination result 10 designation command in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the winning determination result 10 designation command.

  Further, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a short-time state and is out of play at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 229. Determine. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 229 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 sets “0B (H)” in the EXT data. A winning determination result 11 designation command is transmitted. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7), the winning determination result in which “0C (H)” is set in the EXT data 12 Send the specified command.

  Further, when it is determined that a small hit will be made at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13, the CPU 56 transmits a winning determination result 13 designation command in which “0D (H)” is set in the EXT data. .

  For example, at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 performs a determination process similar to that at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13 to determine a winning determination result 21 designation command to a winning determination result 31. Send one of the specified commands. It should be noted that there is no winning time determination result designation command when it is suddenly determined that a probable big hit will be made when starting the second winning opening 14.

  The winning judgment result 1 designation command to the winning judgment result 13 designation command corresponds to the first winning judgment result designation command, and the winning judgment result 21 designation command to the winning judgment result 33 designation command is the second winning judgment result. Corresponds to the specified command.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 12), There is no inconsistency with the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. In this embodiment, at least the super CA 2-7 variation pattern type, the notice effect is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Also, in this embodiment, a winning determination result designation command corresponding to the fact that the variation pattern type cannot be specified (specifically, a determination value range in which the variation pattern type will change if the number of holds changes) Winning determination result designation command corresponding to: winning determination result 4 designation command to winning determination result 9 designation command and winning determination result 24 designation command to winning determination result 29 designation command) are transmitted. The winning determination result specifying command indicating that the pattern type cannot be specified may not be transmitted. In that case, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern type is non-reach or normal reach in the winning determination process according to the total number of pending storage. Further, the CPU 56 may transmit the winning determination result designation command only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is the target of the notice effect.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, 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 a decorative pattern variation pattern every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating 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. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). Further, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. If the 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).

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

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213A) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S2141A).

  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. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 21A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 21A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 21A, 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 processing for storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 21B) (see FIG. 21B). Step S215A). In the process of step S215A, 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 the variation pattern setting process.

  FIG. 21B 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. 21B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S218A). Further, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a by 1 (step S219A).

  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. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The variable display may be executed with priority. In this case, the CPU 56 may perform the winning determination process on the condition that the game is not in the high base state (when the hour / hour flag is not set) and is not in the big hit game. In other words, if the condition is not satisfied, the notice effect based on the winning determination process may be restricted from being executed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. Whether or not a big hit game is being played is confirmed, for example, by the value of a special symbol process flag. In this case, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit game is being played when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 to 7. Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side always performs a determination process at the time of winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines whether the game is in a high base state or whether it is a big hit game, The execution of the notice effect may be limited.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212B). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213B) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214B).

  In addition, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S215B). As shown in FIG. 21B, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number are secured in the second reserved memory buffer. In the process of step S215B, the CPU 56 stores a value in a storage area corresponding to the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the second reserved storage buffer.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S218B). In addition, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b by 1 (step S219B).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S218A and S218B.

  In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing or the big hit type is determined, or the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting processing However, even when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, the winning determination process shown in FIG. 22 is performed before the variable display based on the start winning is started. By executing this, it is confirmed in advance which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls within. That is, the variation pattern type is determined in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and based on the determination result at the time of winning a prize, the effect control microcomputer 100 notifies the player that a big hit or super reach will be achieved. A predetermined notice effect is executed.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the processes of steps S215A and S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). If it is confirmed in step S220 that the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state is set. (Step S221). When the probability change flag is set, the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted by the processing of steps S215A and S215B is compared with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probable big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probable state.). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 in FIG. 24) do not necessarily match.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 extracts the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in the processing of steps S215A and S215B and stored in the reserved storage buffer. Based on the determination, the type of jackpot is determined (step S225). In step S225, if there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the process of step S218A is being executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 20), the CPU 56 selects FIG. ) Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the process of step S218B is executed in the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 20), the jackpot type shown in FIG. Using the determination table (for the second special symbol), it is determined whether the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. Then, the process proceeds to step S230.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of probability change, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values ( Step S223). If it matches any of the small hit determination values, the process proceeds to step S230.

  If it does not coincide with any of the small hit determination values, the CPU 56 performs processing for determining the current gaming state (step S226). In this embodiment, in step S226, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (high base state) (specifically, whether or not a short time flag is set). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the time is short in the step S226 at the time of starting winning, until the actual starting of the variable display based on the starting winning is started. There is. For this reason, the game state may change between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S226 and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for detachment according to the determination result of step S226 (step S227). The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within a range of determination values by determining whether or not the threshold value is greater than the threshold (step S228), and at the time of winning shown in FIGS. The value of the EXT data set in the determination result designation command is determined.

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 229 when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 229 in the process of step S228, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 229 (that is, 1 to 229). It is determined that “0B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning (see FIGS. 17 and 18). However, the MODE data is “95 (H)” when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, and the MODE data is “96 (H)” when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. is there.

  If it is not less than or equal to the threshold 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “0C (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). However, the MODE data is “95 (H)” when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, and the MODE data is “96 (H)” when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. is there.

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in the process of step S228, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “03 (H)” as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is less than or equal to 169 (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold is 214 or less (that is, 200 to 214), it is determined that “08 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 215 to 229), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “0A (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). In either case, the MODE data is “95 (H)” when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, and the MODE data is “96” when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. (H) ".

  In the processing of steps S227 and S228, instead of performing the determination processing after setting the threshold value in, for example, the RAM 55, each threshold value is included in an instruction in the program, and the CPU 56 performs the determination based on the threshold value by executing the program. It may be realized.

  In addition, a plurality of variable displays are executed after confirming whether or not the time is short in the process of step S226 at the time of starting winning, until the time when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. there is a possibility. Therefore, the game state has changed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in the processing of step S226 and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, If the end condition of the short time state is satisfied before the start of the change, the short time state changes to the normal state. It should be noted that the game state changes between the time when the process of step S226 is executed and the time when the variable display is started, and the notice target effect (for example, variable display with super reach is performed despite the notice effect being executed). ) Is not executed, the remaining number of times in the short-time state (variable number of times) becomes a small number (for example, 8 times) or multiple times after the short-time state ends (for example, , 8 times) variable display (fluctuation), the winning determination process in steps S218A and S218B may not be executed.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination results in steps S223, S225, and S228 as a winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, if it is determined in step S223 that it matches the small hit determination value, “0D (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If it is determined in step S225 that “normal big hit” or “probability big hit” is set, “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). If it is determined in step S225 that “suddenly promising big hit”, “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command (see FIGS. 17 and 18). In either case, the MODE data is “95 (H)” when the first winning prize opening 13 is won, and the MODE data is “96” when the second winning prize opening 14 is won. (H) ". Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the winning determination result designation command in which the EXT data is set to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S231).

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

  23 and 24 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, control is performed to transmit a demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S58), and 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. 21A) 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 the special symbol process is performed for one special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (step S54). When the first data set in the hold specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S53). ).

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S52 to S54 is executed, so that the first special symbol changes according to the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 23, and for example, it may be configured to preferentially execute either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. 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 random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S57).

  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 determining random number) from the random number buffer area and determines whether or not to make a jackpot. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 8) set in the jackpot determination table (step S61). The CPU 56 reads out the big hit 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. The jackpot determination (processing for comparing the value of the random number for determining the jackpot with the jackpot determination value) is performed.

  When the gaming state is a probabilistic change state (high probability state), the probability that a big hit will be higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability changing state (normal game state and short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If it is decided to win, the process proceeds to step S65. 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.

  When it is confirmed in step S61 that the value of random R (random number for jackpot determination) does not match any jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). ) Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines to win a special symbol. If the value of the random R does not match the small hit determination value, that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S71. In the process of step S62, 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 (FIG. 8B) ( The first special symbol) is used 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. .

  Then, when the value of the big hit determination random number coincides with any of the small hit determination values (step S62), that is, when it is determined to be the small hit, the CPU 56 determines that it is a small hit. The small hit flag shown is set (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S65, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S66). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area (“probable big hit”, “normal "Big hit" or "Suddenly promising big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S67). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type that is extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S68). For example, when the jackpot type is “10R normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “10R probability variable hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S71). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” which is the off symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, and “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “normal jackpot” is determined, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B (FIG. 11 (A) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Or (B)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C (FIG. 11C) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be 15R big hit or suddenly probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the display of the special symbol fluctuation display is ended when it is determined that the number of time reductions is exhausted or the big hit Then, it is reset when the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S99.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 12A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 12B )) Is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 12C) as a table used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processes of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 12B is selected. The Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C shown in FIG. 12C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in step S105. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortening variation is determined (see FIG. 15). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a short-time state or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state (see FIG. 12C) and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage (FIG. 12B ))) Is a different table, but a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines in step S95 that the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 12A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 14) 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. 15) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of determining the variation pattern type regardless of the reach, it is first determined whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. Good. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a non-reach variation pattern type determination table (including non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 variation pattern types shown in FIG. 12) and a reach variation pattern type determination table (FIG. 12). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in determining whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range in the reach determination table. It may be determined in advance whether or not to reach by determining whether or not.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 16) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not it is a 15R probable big hit, and when it is a 15R probable big hit, it sends a display result 2 designation command. (Step S111, S112a, S112b). Further, when it is not 15R probability variation big hit (that is, when 10R probability variation big hit), control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111, S112a, S112c). Whether or not it is a 15R probability variation big hit or a 10R probability variation big hit is specifically determined whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. Or whether it is “02” or not. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command when the type of jackpot is a sudden probability variation jackpot (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal process is “04”. When neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  In step S116, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display by 1 (step S119). Further, control is performed to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S120). In step S120, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is performed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S121).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125). When the variable time timer times out (step S126), the special symbol stop time symbol is derived and displayed (step S127), and the effect control is performed. Control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the microcomputer 100 (step S128). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S129). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state when set (step S134). Control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command or a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, if the type of jackpot is a probability jackpot or a normal jackpot, a jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden big hit / small hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit or a sudden probable big hit is based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Determined.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening 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 the processing of S138, the CPU 56 sets 15 times when the type of big hit is 15R probability variation big hit, sets 10 times when it is 10R probability variation big hit or 10R normal big hit, and suddenly sudden change big hit. If there is, set 2 times.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (step S140). If the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S147. If the probability variation flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). If not set, the process proceeds to step S147. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a sudden big hit / 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 big prize opening control timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (specifically, twice) is set in the number of times of 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, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). In the process of step S162, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end designation command when it is a probable big hit or normal big hit, and sends a sudden big hit / small hit end designation command when it is suddenly probable big hit. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). If the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is found, a probability variation flag is set (step S168). Moreover, control which transmits a high probability state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S169). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  When neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is found (usually, when it is a big hit), the time-count counter is set to 100 (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the type of jackpot is a probable big hit or a normal big hit (step S171). If it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, a time reduction flag is set (step S172). Moreover, control which transmits the high base state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S173). Then, control goes to a step S175.

  When the gaming state is the high base state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state), the time reduction flag may not be reset when the game is suddenly probable big hit.

  If neither the probable big hit nor the normal big hit (a sudden probable big hit), control is performed to transmit a low base state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S174). Whether or not it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal process is “01”, “02” or “03”. It is determined by checking whether or not there is.

  The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. The hour / short flag is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If it is, the control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether the normal symbol variation display result is more favorable when the hour / hour flag is set than when the hour / hour flag is not set. Increase the probability of winning (ratio determined per winning) in the lottery of no. That is, the state in which the time reduction state is set is the high base state.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S175).

  In the small hit release pre-processing, the small hit release open process, and the small hit end process in steps S308 to S310, the CPU 56 performs the same control as the big hit release pre-process, the big hit release open process, and the big hit end process in steps S305 to S307. .

  However, in the case of the small hit game, the number of rounds is two rounds as in the case of the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit. Also, the opening time is short as in the case of a big hit game based on a sudden probability change big hit.

  Further, when the small hit game ends, the CPU 56 does not execute control for changing the game state. That is, the processing for setting or resetting the time reduction flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a short-time state (a state where the short-time flag is set), the short-time state is maintained after the small hit game is over. Also, the processing for setting or resetting the probability variation flag is not executed. As a result, if the gaming state before being determined to be a small hit is a probability variation state (a state where the probability variation flag is set), the probability variation state is maintained after the small hit game is ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S706.

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

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

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 16 to 18) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  31 to 32 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a demonstration designation command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 sets a demonstration designation command reception flag (step S615).

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is the first prize determination result designation command (any one of the prize determination result 1 designation command to the prize determination result 13 designation command) (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 holds the summation pending. The value of the storage counter is incremented by 1 (step S652). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S653). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is increased by one. Specifically, an image is additionally displayed on the rightmost of the displayed images, for example.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the winning determination result (see FIG. 17) specified by the received first winning determination result designation command in the area indicated by the value of the summation pending storage counter in the winning determination result buffer. (Step S654). In the process of step S654, for example, the production control CPU 101 sets the second byte data of the first winning determination result specifying command in the storage area indicated by the value of the total pending storage counter in the winning determination result buffer. . This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the first winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 17). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect determination process (step S655). The effect control CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the effect mode of the notice effect based on the result of winning determination stored in the winning determination result buffer (step S820B). The effect form of the notice effect is, for example, a step-up notice or a line notice. In this embodiment, when a specific character is selected by a player or the like, the notice effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the selected character. For example, an effect in which a character selected at the start of the change of the decorative symbol is displayed in a different manner or an effect in which a character that says a line is displayed over a plurality of decorative symbol variations is performed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference. In addition, for example, a notice effect in a mode according to a character other than the selected character can be executed, and when a notice effect in a mode according to the selected character is executed, a notice effect in a mode according to another character is executed. The degree of expectation may be higher than that.

  If the received effect control command is the second winning determination result designation command (any of the winning determination result 21 designation command to the winning determination result 33 designation command) (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 holds the summation pending. The value of the storage counter is incremented by 1 (step S658). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S659). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is increased by one. Specifically, an image is additionally displayed on the rightmost of the displayed images, for example.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the winning determination result (see FIG. 18) specified by the received second winning determination result designation command in the area indicated by the value of the summation pending storage counter in the winning determination result buffer. (Step S660). In the process of step S660, for example, the production control CPU 101 sets the second byte data of the second winning determination result designation command in the storage area indicated by the value of the total pending storage counter in the winning determination result buffer. . This is because the winning determination result is specified by the second byte data (EXT data) of the second winning determination result specifying command (see FIG. 18). Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect determination process (step S661).

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of an area (winning determination result storage buffer) for storing a winning determination result. As shown in FIG. 33, in this embodiment, eight storage areas are secured in the winning determination result storage buffer. Note that the number of storage areas need not be eight (for example, four).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S665), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the total reserved memory counter by 1 (step S666). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S667). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 shifts the contents of the reserved storage area (step S668). That is, the first winning determination result (the winning determination result corresponding to the variable display executed this time) stored in the holding storage area is deleted.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S670), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the total reserved memory counter by 1 (step S671). Further, the display of the total pending storage number display unit 18c is updated (step S672). That is, the number of images (for example, circles) displayed on the total pending storage number display unit 18c is reduced by one. Specifically, for example, the leftmost image among the displayed images is deleted, and the other images are moved to the left side.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 shifts the contents of the reserved storage area (step S673). That is, the first winning determination result (the winning determination result corresponding to the variable display executed this time) stored in the holding storage area is deleted.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 34, in this embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random numbers SR2 for temporarily stopping symbols, jackpots The symbol type determination random number SR3 and the reachable symbol type determination random number SR4 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  The temporary stop symbol determining random number SR2 is a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas in the display area of the effect display device 9 in a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect. It is a random number used to determine (temporary stop symbol). The jackpot symbol type determination random number SR3 is a random number used to determine the type of jackpot symbol (including the reach mode). Further, the random symbol SR4 for reaching and losing symbol type determination is a random number used to determine the type of symbol for losing and reaching symbol (that is, the reach mode at the time of detachment).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

  Further, the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good.

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

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

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

  Decoration symbol variation stop process (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 ornament symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Take control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demonstration display flag indicating that the demonstration screen is being displayed is set (step S820). If yes, control is performed to end the display of the demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S821), and the demonstration display flag is reset (step S822). Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the demonstration display flag is set (step S823), and if it is set, the character selection process. Is executed (step S828). If the demonstration display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S824). When the demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S825), and sets the demonstration display flag (step S826). ). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the demonstration designation command reception flag (step S827). In this embodiment, when the demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the demonstration display device 9 controls to display the demonstration screen immediately, but the display may be started after a predetermined period. In addition, the character selection process may be executed when the player performs a predetermined operation using the operation buttons 120 without being limited to the state in which the demonstration screen is displayed. In addition to the effect display device 9, a second effect display device may be provided, and the second effect display device may perform an effect of selecting a character. By providing the second effect display device, it is possible to select a character at any time, regardless of the gaming state, such as during a variable display or a big hit game. Even if the second effect display device is not provided, the character may be selected at any time regardless of the gaming state. For example, this can be realized by performing an effect of selecting a character in an area different from the display area of the decorative symbols in the display area of the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the character selection process (step S828) in the variation pattern command reception waiting process shown in FIG. In the character selection process, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display images of all characters (for example, characters A to I) provided in advance on the effect display device 9 (step S8281). When the player performs a character selection operation using the operation button 120 (for example, a button pressing operation or a dial rotation operation) (step S8282), the effect control CPU 101 performs the operation according to the operation. Data indicating the selected character is stored in the RAM (step S8283). For example, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not an operation detection signal is output from the operation button 120 and selects a character according to the output operation detection signal. In this embodiment, the character selection process (step S828) is executed after the control to display the demonstration screen, and the images of all the characters are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control to display the demonstration screen is performed. When performing a character selection process, the character selection process may be executed only when a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) is performed by the player. Further, in the character selection process, it is not necessary to display all the character images at the same time. Instead, a character image that can be selected in accordance with an operation (for example, rotating the dial) is displayed. Good.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of character selection. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9 are provided. Specifically, there are provided a normal decorative design displaying numbers 1 to 9 and a special decorative design displaying “☆”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 38A, nine characters A to I are provided in this embodiment. The normal decorative symbols on which the numbers 1 to 9 are displayed are associated with the characters A to I in advance. That is, numbers and characters are displayed on the normal decorative design. In addition, the special decorative symbol displaying “☆” is associated with the character selected by the character selection process. In the example shown in FIG. 38, since the character C is selected, “☆” and the character C are displayed in the special decorative design. In this embodiment, a decorative pattern associated with the character selected by the character selection process among the normal decorative patterns is referred to as a selected normal decorative pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 38, since the character C is selected, the decorative symbol on which the character C and the numeral 3 are displayed becomes the selected normal decorative symbol. As described above, in this embodiment, the special decorative pattern is displayed in a manner in which the character selected by the player is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 38, the selected normal ornament design and the other normal ornament designs have the same display mode (that is, the character is selected by the player in the normal ornament design in which the character is set in advance). However, the display mode of the normally selected decorative pattern may be changed. For example, by making the character mode (for example, wearing a hat) displayed on the normally selected decorative design different from the character mode (for example, not wearing a cap) displayed on the selected decorative design, The normally selected decorative pattern can be easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 38, only the character selected by the player or the like is displayed in the special decorative design. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a group including the selected character (for example, character C) is included. (For example, a group of character A, character B, and character C) may be displayed. That is, the special decorative design is set so that at least the selected character is displayed.

  The character selection operation is specified when, for example, a cursor (for example, a rectangular frame) for specifying a character moves to another character in response to a dial rotation operation and a button press operation is performed. This is achieved by determining the character that is being used. In addition, when a specific character has not yet been selected by the player (that is, in an initial state), an arbitrary character may be selected (that is, one of the characters is always selected). The character may not be displayed on the special decorative design, and only “☆” may be displayed (that is, there is a state where a specific character is not selected). In addition, when the character to be selected in the character selection process is changed, the display pattern of the special decorative design is changed according to the selected character (for example, when the character D is selected, the special decorative design is “☆”. ”And the character D are displayed), and the normal decoration pattern in which the selected character is associated in advance becomes the selected normal decoration pattern (for example, when the character D is selected, the number 4 and the character The decorative symbol displaying D is the selected normal decorative symbol). In this embodiment, all of the characters A to I can be selected, but only some characters (for example, the characters A to D) may be selectable. Further, a character (for example, character J) other than the character (character A to character I in this example) previously associated with the normal decorative design may be selectable. When a character other than the character associated with the normal decorative pattern is selected in advance, there is no normal decorative pattern that becomes the selected normal decorative pattern.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S820). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a stop symbol determination process for determining a display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol (step S821).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol determination process (step S821) in the decorative symbol variation start process shown in FIG. Moreover, FIG. 41 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 41A, when the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit or a normal big hit (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command, a display result 3 designation command, or a display In the case of a result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of decorative symbols having three symbols as stop symbols. Hereinafter, this combination of decorative symbols is also referred to as a jackpot symbol.

  If the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of “135”, which is the chance of a big hit / small hit as a stop symbol.

  And in the case of detachment, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when there is a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “no reach”) is determined. A combination of decorative symbols that are not present (hereinafter also referred to as “reach” symbols) is determined.

  In the stop symbol determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the received display result designation command indicates a big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit) or small hit (step S8201). Specifically, it is confirmed whether the received display result designation command is one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command. If it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is shown, the CPU 101 for effect control determines that the final stop symbol is a combination of “135” that is the chance chance in the case of suddenly probable big hit or small hit (step S8202). Next, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol type, and determines a final stop symbol based on the determined big hit type (step S8203). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8205.

  FIG. 41B shows a jackpot symbol type determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (B), three types of jackpot symbol types, a combination of a normal ornament symbol, a combination of a selected normal ornament symbol, and a combination of a special ornament symbol are shown. In addition, for each jackpot symbol type, determination values are set at different ratios according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command. In this embodiment, for example, in the state where the character C is selected, when the jackpot symbol type is a combination of normal ornament symbols, the combination of ornament symbols is “111” in which three symbols on the left, middle, and right are aligned. , “222”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “777”, “888”, “999”. When the jackpot symbol type is a combination of selected normal ornament symbols, the combination of ornament symbols is “333”. When the jackpot symbol type is a special ornament symbol combination, the ornament symbol combination is “☆☆☆” regardless of which character is selected. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, after the left and right decorative symbols are all stopped and reach a reach state, the central symbol is stopped and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. Therefore, when the big hit symbol type is determined, the reach mode (the normal ornament symbol, the selected normal ornament symbol or the special ornament symbol on the left and right stops together) is also determined.

  In step S8202, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a jackpot symbol type determination random number SR3. Then, using the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type is determined based on the jackpot symbol specified by the display result designation command and the extracted jackpot symbol type determining random number SR3. Specifically, according to the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol type set with a determination value that matches the extracted jackpot symbol type determining random number SR3 is determined.

  As a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 41 (B), the combination of special ornament symbols is set so that it can be selected only when the jackpot type is 15R probability variable jackpot. By setting in this way, the big hit symbol by the combination of the special decorative symbols on which the character selected by the player is displayed is more than the case where the big hit symbol by the combination of the normal decorative symbols or the selected normal decorative symbols is derived and displayed. The determination value is set so that the ratio of controlling to an advantageous gaming state is higher when it is derived and displayed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference. In this embodiment, the most advantageous 15R probability variable big hit is controlled for any type of big hit symbol, but for example, in the case of a big hit symbol by a combination of normal decorative symbols, it is not controlled for 15R probability variable big hit. You may do it.

  Further, as a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 41 (B), the combination of the selected normal ornament symbols in which the selected character is displayed, compared to when the jackpot symbol by the combination of the normal ornament symbols is derived and displayed. The determination value is set so that the advantage is higher when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol based on the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols is derived and displayed, the probability of the probability variation jackpot is higher. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

  In addition, as a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 41 (B), when a jackpot symbol based on a combination of special decoration symbols is derived and displayed rather than when a jackpot symbol based on a combination of selected normal ornament symbols is derived and displayed. The determination value is set so that the advantage is higher. For example, when a big hit symbol based on a combination of special decorative symbols is derived and displayed, the ratio of a big hit having a high advantage (for example, 15R probability variation big hit) is higher. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

  In step S8202, when the jackpot symbol type is determined, the effect control CPU 101 determines the middle left and right final stop symbols based on the determined jackpot symbol type. Specifically, the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1 is extracted, and the left middle right stop symbol (combination of decorative symbols in which the left middle right symbol is aligned) is determined using SR1-1. For example, a table in which a combination of jackpot symbols is associated with a determination value in advance is provided for each jackpot symbol type and the selected character, and either one is selected according to the determined jackpot symbol type and the selected character This table can be selected and a combination of jackpot symbols associated with a determination value that matches the extracted random number can be determined. It is also possible to determine a decorative symbol with any one random number and use the combination of the determined decorative symbols as the final stop symbol (big hit symbol), but if it does not match the big hit symbol type, The determination process needs to be executed again. Further, when the determined jackpot symbol type is a combination of a selected normal ornament symbol or a special ornament symbol, it is based on, for example, data indicating the selected character stored in the RAM without extracting a random number. The final stop symbol can be determined.

  In step S8205, the effect control CPU 101 stores the determined left middle right final stop symbol in the storage area formed in the RAM (step S8205).

  If it is determined in step S8201 that the received display result designation command does not indicate a big hit (normal big hit, probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit) or a small hit (that is, in the case of a loss designation), the production control CPU 101 Based on the variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern involves reach (step S8206). If it is determined that the variation pattern involves reach, the effect control CPU 101 determines the reach mode, determines the final stop symbol based on the determined reach mode (step S8207), and proceeds to step S8205. Specifically, the reach mode and the final stop symbol are determined using the symbol type determination table with reach shown in FIG.

  FIG. 41 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol type determination table with reach. In the example shown in FIG. 41C, a combination of a normal decorative design, a combination of a selected normal decorative design, and a combination of a special decorative design are shown as the types of symbols with reach. In addition, a determination value is assigned to each combination. Here, since the display result command is a combination of out-of-order symbols corresponding to the case where out-of-order designation is specified (with reach), the left and right decorative symbols match, and the central decorative symbol does not match. Specifically, as for the combination of the normal decorative symbols, only the left and right match with the normal decorative symbols. Moreover, as for the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols, only the left and right are matched with the selected normal decorative symbols. In addition, as for the combination of special decorative symbols, only the left and right are matched with the special decorative symbols. In this manner, in the reach / reject symbol type determination table, the combination mode of left and right decorative symbols (ie, reach mode) is determined as the type of reach / removal symbol.

  In step S8207, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a reachable symbol type determination random number SR4. Then, based on the extracted random symbol SR4 for reaching and losing symbol type and the symbol type determining table for reaching and losing, the type (reach mode) of the symbol with leaching is determined. Specifically, it is determined as the type of reach-out symbol (reach mode) in which a determination value matching the extracted out-of-reach symbol type determining random number SR4 is set.

  As a feature of the out-of-reach symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 41 (C), the character other than the selected character is more likely to be in a reach mode based on a combination of preset normal ornament symbols. The determination value is set so that the percentage of loss is lower (that is, the percentage of big hits is higher) when the reach mode is set by a combination of the selected normal decoration patterns set in advance. By setting in this way, since the degree of expectation is higher when the selected character is in the reach form by the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols displayed, the interest of the game is enhanced according to the player's preference. Can be improved.

  Further, as a feature of the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 41B and the reach-out symbol type determination table shown in FIG. The determination value is set so that the degree of advantage is higher when the reach is achieved by the combination of decorative symbols. For example, when the reach mode is a combination of special decorative symbols, the ratio of winning big hits is higher, and the ratio of 15R probability variable big hits, which is the most advantageous, is higher. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference.

  In step S8207, when the reach mode is determined, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1, and determines the left and right final stop symbols based on the extracted random number. In this case, for example, the left and right symbols are determined according to the value of the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1-1, and the decorative symbol obtained by shifting the decorative symbol determined as the left and right symbols by one frame is determined as the middle symbol. When a special decorative symbol is obtained as a result of shifting one frame, in order to avoid the special decorative symbol, for example, a decorative symbol obtained by shifting the decorative symbol determined as the left and right symbols by two frames is used as the middle symbol. In addition, for the left and right symbols, for example, a table in which a combination of left and right symbols is previously associated with a determination value is provided for each symbol type (reach mode) with reach and a selected character. One of the tables can be selected in accordance with the reach mode and the selected character, and a combination of left and right symbols associated with the determination value that matches the extracted random number can be determined. Note that one decorative symbol can be determined by random numbers, and the determined decorative symbol can be used as the left and right symbols. However, if the reach does not match the reach mode (for example, when the reach mode is determined to be a combination of normal decorative symbols) When the determined left and right symbols are selected normal decorative symbols or special decorative symbols), it is necessary to execute the left and right symbol determination processing again. In addition, when the reach mode determined in step S8207 is a combination of a selected normal decorative pattern or a special decorative pattern, for example, the left and right symbols are determined based on data indicating the selected character stored in the RAM, A decorative symbol obtained by shifting the decorative symbol determined as the left and right symbols by one frame can be determined as the middle symbol.

  If it is determined in step S8206 that the variation pattern does not involve reach, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and extracts them. Based on the random number thus determined, a final stop symbol on the left middle right is determined (step S8210). When the determined left, middle, and right final stop symbol matches the reach symbol (the left and right symbols match), the chance eye, or the pseudo-continuous symbol, the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the left, middle, and right symbols. Shift it so that it does not match the reach symbol, chance chance, or pseudo-continuous symbol. Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to re-decide the final stop symbol when the special decoration symbol is included in the left middle right final stop symbol (step S8211, step S8212). When it determines, it transfers to step S8210 and performs determination processing again, and when not determining again, it transfers to step S8205. In step S8212, for example, it is determined that redetermination is performed at the rate shown in FIG. As described above, in this embodiment, the special decoration symbol is derived and displayed at a lower rate than the normal decoration symbol in the variable display in which the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed. Therefore, a sense of expectation for the special decorative design can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference. In addition to this embodiment, for example, the proportion determined as a special decorative symbol based on the extracted first to third final stop symbol determining random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is reduced (for example, By reducing the number of determination values, special decorative symbols may be derived and displayed at a lower rate than normal decorative symbols in a variable display that does not derive and display jackpot symbols. In addition, for example, the table is determined so that the ratio of the symbols that are included in the special pattern is determined to be low by using a table in which the symbols (the combination of the left, right, and right decorative patterns) are determined in advance. It can also be realized by setting. In the example shown in FIG. 40 (a), special decorative symbols are derived and displayed at a predetermined rate. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in variable display that does not derive and display jackpot symbols, pseudo-ream effects and super reach effects are provided. A special decorative design may be derived and displayed only in the case of the accompanying variation pattern.

  When the stop symbol determination process ends, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern includes a pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop) based on the variation pattern command (step S822). Executes a temporary stop symbol determination process for determining a temporary stop symbol (step S823). If a temporary stop is included, the process proceeds to step S824.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the temporary stop symbol determination process (step S823) in the decorative symbol variation start process of FIG. FIG. 41D shows a combination of temporary stop symbols. In this embodiment, the combination of temporary stop symbols is a combination in which the left and right decorative symbols coincide with the normal decorative symbols, and the central decorative symbol becomes a special decorative symbol. That is, in this embodiment, after the reach mode is reached, if the special decorative symbol displaying the character selected by the player or the like in the center is temporarily stopped, re-variation is performed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the player's preference. In addition, after providing a specific decorative design (for example, a decorative design for pseudo-continuous production (not shown in FIG. 38)) different from the normal decorative design and the special decorative design, the specific decorative design is used as the middle design. When is temporarily stopped, re-variation may be performed. For example, the specific decorative design is such that a character selected by a player or the like and “♪” instead of a number or “☆” are displayed as identification information. That is, the combination of temporary stop symbols is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 41D, and may be a combination in which the left and right symbols are matched with the normal decorative symbols and the middle symbol is the specific decorative symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol has the right and left symbols that coincide with the normal ornament symbol (becomes a reach mode), but the middle symbol is the special ornament symbol or the special ornament symbol regardless of the combination of the left and right symbols. It is good also as a combination. In this case, even if the left and right symbols are not in the reach mode, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed by stopping the special decorative symbol or the specific decorative symbol on the middle symbol, so that the expectation for the pseudo-ream can be maintained. it can. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is the combination in which the above left and right symbols match (that is, the pseudo continuous effect is performed after the reach mode) and the combination in which the left and right symbols do not match (that is, the pseudo continuous effect is performed without becoming the reach mode). Or both of them may be included.

  In the temporary stop symbol determination process, the production control CPU 101 extracts the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2, determines the left and right decorative symbols based on the extracted temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2, and the central special decorative symbol and In combination, the temporary stop symbol is determined (step S8231). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the selected normal decoration symbol is included in the temporary stop symbol (step S8232). If it is determined that it is not included, the temporary stop symbols in the middle left and right are stored in the storage area of the RAM (step S8233). If it is determined that they are included, the determination process in step S8231 is performed. Try again. In step S8233, when the temporary stop is executed a plurality of times, the temporary stop symbol and the data indicating the number of temporary stops are stored in the storage area in association with each other. Then, it is confirmed whether or not all temporary stop temporary stop symbols have been determined (S8234). If not determined, the process proceeds to step S8231 and the process is repeated to obtain temporary stop symbols for the number of temporary stops. If it has been determined, the temporary stop symbol determination process is terminated.

  By executing the processing of step S8232, when the selected character is in a reach form based on a combination of preset normal ornament symbols, it is limited to stop displaying special ornament symbols in a manner corresponding to the selected character. be able to. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the decorative symbols (selected normal decorative symbols and special decorative symbols) on which the selected character is displayed from being arranged even though they are not big hit symbols. In the example shown in FIG. 42, step S8231 may be repeatedly executed depending on the extraction result of the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2, and it may take time to determine the temporary stop symbol. You may make it determine using the temporary stop symbol determination table provided corresponding to. For example, the temporary stop symbol determination table used when the character A is selected is set so that the determination value is not assigned to “1”, “☆”, and “1” and is not selected.

  In this embodiment, the above processing is executed to prevent the decorative symbols (selected normal decorative symbols and special decorative symbols) displaying the selected character from being aligned. In the case of a reach mode with a combination of selected normal decorative symbols, a sliding effect that slides the left and right decorative symbols to a combination other than the selected normal decorative symbols before temporarily stopping the special decorative symbol at the center. May be executed. Further, for example, the temporary stop symbol is not the combination shown in FIG. 41D, but a combination such as “123” or “778” is displayed. It is also possible to prevent the special decorative pattern) from being prepared. In this embodiment, the temporary stop symbol is configured so that the selected normal ornament symbol is not included at all. However, the temporary stop symbol is allowed to be included, and the ratio of inclusion is lower than other normal ornament symbols. You may do it. For example, in the case of using the temporary stop symbol determination table provided corresponding to each selected character to reduce the allocation of the determination value that matches the temporary stop symbol determination random number SR2 for the selected normal decoration symbol The temporary stop symbol determination table used when the character A is selected can be realized by setting “1”, “☆”, and “1” so that the determination values are less allocated.

  When the temporary stop symbol determination process ends, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table (see FIG. 43) corresponding to the read variation pattern and the selected character (step S824). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S825).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S826). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern or the selected character on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S827). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S828).

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

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

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 43 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and production type. In addition, a process table for executing effects related to the big hit notification and effects during the big hit game or the small hit game is also prepared.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect executed according to the contents of the process table. As shown in FIG. 44, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control according to the process data (effect control execution data) in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set in the process timer set value has elapsed, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, by repeating the process of controlling the light emitter such as the effect display device 9 and the LED, An effect such as a background during the change of a decorative pattern is realized.

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

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

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S829).

  45 and 46 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C).

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

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

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

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmed command reception flag if the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S8301). In addition, control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8302).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S8307). Whether or not it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol. If it is not determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the process moves to step S8316.

  When it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is made, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the big hit or the small hit (step S8311). It should be noted that in the case of a sudden big hit or a small win, the effect of notifying the start (fanfare effect) may not be executed.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8312). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S8313). Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time or the small hit display time is set in the effect timer (step S8314).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) (step S8315).

  In step S8316, 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).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the big hit / small win display process, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the big winning opening open designation command reception flag is set (step S871). If the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S876.

  When the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S872). When the process timer times out (step S873), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S874). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S875).

  In step S876, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open designation command reception flag. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S877).

  Next, a modified example capable of executing a special reach effect and a predetermined effect will be described. In this variation, for example, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern including the special reach effect and the predetermined effect is higher in the case of the probable big hit than in the case of the non-probable big hit (not shown in FIG. 10). Is selected. Further, in the case of non-probable big hit, a variation pattern (not shown in FIG. 10) including a special reach effect but not including a predetermined effect is selected at a higher rate than in the case of probable big hit. In other words, the game value is different between when the predetermined effect is executed and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state and when the special effect is executed and the predetermined effect is not executed and the game is controlled to the big hit game state. (In this example, the ratio of the probability variation state) is given. With this configuration, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not reach develops, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It should be noted that as different game values, in addition to the rate of going into a probable state, for example, the number of rounds in a big hit game, whether or not to shift to a short-time state, the number of times controlled to a probabilistic state (ST number), You may comprise so that the frequency | count controlled to a state, the expectation degree transferred to a latent probability change, a two-dimensional code | cord | chord, a premier image, whether sound is provided, etc. may be provided.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a modification of the decorative symbol variation start process. The example shown in FIG. 49 is different in that a special reach determination process is performed in step S824a and a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the special reach determination result is selected in step S824b.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart of the special reach determination process (step S824a) in the decorative symbol variation start process of FIG. In the special reach determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the change pattern is a change pattern with a special reach effect (step S521). In the example shown in FIG. 50, it is determined that the special reach effect is executed when the change pattern is the reach change pattern accompanied by the special reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in step S521, the change pattern is special. If the variation pattern is accompanied by a reach effect, it may be determined whether to execute the special reach effect, or whether to execute the special reach effect regardless of the type of the variation pattern. You may make it do.

  If the reach variation pattern is accompanied by a special reach effect, a special reach effect determination table (see FIG. 51 to FIG. 53) corresponding to the type of big hit / off, jackpot type (probability big hit / normal big hit) is selected (step S522). ). In the process of step S522, the effect control CPU 101 selects a different table depending on the presence or absence of the predetermined effect (see FIGS. 51 to 53).

  In each table of FIGS. 51 to 53, data indicating a specific effect and a determination value corresponding to the data are set. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the special reach effect determination random number. 51 to 53 show the number of determination values, not the determination value itself.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing a table used when the display result of the special symbol is a missing symbol. Further, “rotated pattern after reach = 4” means that a specific reach effect is executed using two effect effect candidate images and two predetermined effect suggestion images. “= 5” means that the specific reach effect is executed by using two effect design candidate images and three predetermined effect suggestion images. 51A is used when there is a predetermined effect, and FIG. 51B is used when there is no predetermined effect.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a table used when the display result of the special symbol is a normal jackpot symbol. FIG. 52A is used when there is a predetermined effect, and FIG. 52B is used when there is no predetermined effect. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a table used when the display result of the special symbol becomes a probable big hit symbol. 53A is used when there is a predetermined effect, and FIG. 53B is used when there is no predetermined effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, in the case of “rotated symbol after reach = 5” (when the number of predetermined effect suggestion images is 3), in the case of “rotated symbol after reach = 4” (predetermined effect) As compared with the case where the number of suggestion images is 2, the predetermined effect is easily executed. In other words, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the predetermined effect at a higher rate as the number of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect increases.

  In addition, when there are four types of rotated images after reach (that is, two predetermined effect suggestion images are used in the special reach effect), and two types of character images are used in the predetermined effect, these are included. The corresponding image is used as the predetermined effect suggestion image in the special reach effect.

  When there are five types of rotated images after reach (that is, three predetermined effect suggestion images are used in the special reach effect) and two types of character images are used in the predetermined effect, three predetermined effects The suggestion image includes two types of character images used in a predetermined effect.

  Since the combination of images used in the predetermined effect is different in the effect patterns A-1, B-1, C-1, and D-1, and the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images used in the special reach effect is different. The control microcomputer 100 executes the predetermined effect at different ratios according to the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect.

  By selecting and using the tables shown in FIG. 51 to FIG. 53, the execution ratio and the content of the predetermined effect differ depending on whether it is a big hit or a normal big hit or a probable big hit. Can be set.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts a special reach effect determination random number (not shown in FIG. 34) (step S523), and determines the type of the special reach effect based on the random number and the selected special reach effect determination table (step S524). ). The random number for determining the special reach effect indicates the type of the special effect (specifically, the number and type of images of the effect design candidates displayed after reaching the reach state and the predetermined effect suggestion image suggesting the predetermined effect). A random number used to determine. When the predetermined effect is executed, the type of the predetermined effect is also determined in the process of step S524.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores in the RAM the fact that the specific reach effect is executed and the type of the specific reach effect (and the type of the specified effect when the predetermined effect is executed) (step S525).

  Thereafter, in the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the special reach effect (when the special reach effect is executed) (step S824b). A special reach effect can be realized by executing processing according to the contents of the process table selected as described above.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special reach effect. As shown in FIG. 54 (A), the effect symbols change (variable display) is performed in the middle left and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 54 (B). Thus, after reaching the reach state, as shown in FIG. 54 (C), the specific reach effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 54, the specific reach effect is an effect in which the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, the symbol having one number more than the left and right stop symbols, and the character symbols 9b and 9c rotate in the center of the display screen. It is.

  Note that the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, and a symbol having a number one larger than that of the left and right stop symbols are examples of images for final effect symbols that are to be finally stopped, and the character symbols 9b and 9c are predetermined effect suggestion images. It is an example. FIG. 54C shows an example in which a specific reach effect is executed using two effect design candidate images and two predetermined effect suggestion images. An effect suggestion image may be used.

  After the specific reach effect is executed, the final stop symbol may be derived and displayed without executing the predetermined effect shown in FIGS. 55 and 56 (see FIGS. 54D and 54E).

  When the predetermined effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 54 (F) and 54 (G), after an image corresponding to the type of character used in the predetermined effect is displayed in the inside symbol display area, As shown in 55 (H) and (I), a predetermined effect using characters a and b is executed, and a final stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed (see FIGS. 55 (J) and (K)).

  There are a plurality of types of predetermined effects. In the example shown in FIG. 56, after the predetermined effects using the characters a and c are executed (see FIGS. 56 (L) and 56 (M)), the final stop symbols of the effect symbols are displayed. Is derived and displayed (see FIGS. 56N and O).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes character selection means that can select one of a plurality of types of characters in accordance with the player's operation. In addition, a plurality of types of decorative designs are set in which a normal decorative design in which a character is set in advance corresponding to the type of decorative design and a character (for example, character C) selected by the character selection means are set. For example, a special decorative design that is a mode in which only the character C is displayed or a mode in which a plurality of characters including at least the character C are displayed is included. Then, the character other than the character selected by the character selection means is reached by the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols set in advance, compared to the case where the character is in the reach form by the combination of the normal decorative symbols set in advance. When the mode is reached, the ratio of the big hit gaming state is configured to be higher. By being configured in this way, the special decorative pattern can be easily recognized because the character selected according to the player's operation is set. In addition, when the selected character is in the reach mode by the combination of the selected normal decoration symbols set in advance, the ratio of being a big hit game state is higher, so the interest of the game can be enhanced according to the player's preference. Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the advantage degree is higher when the big hit symbol including the selected normal ornament symbol is derived and displayed than when the big hit symbol including the normal ornament symbol is derived and displayed. Has been. By being configured in this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game according to the player's preference. In addition, as the difference in the degree of advantage, in addition to the number of rounds in the big hit game, whether to shift to the probability changing state, whether to shift to the short-time state, for example, the number of times controlled to the probability changing state (ST Number of times), the number of times to be controlled in a short time state, the degree of expectation to be shifted to the latent probability change, whether or not a two-dimensional code, a premier image, and a sound are given can be made different.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured such that the degree of advantage is higher when a big hit symbol including a special decorative symbol is derived and displayed than when a big hit symbol including a normal decorative symbol is derived and displayed. ing. By being configured in this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game according to the player's preference. In addition, as the difference in the degree of advantage, in addition to the number of rounds in the big hit game, whether to shift to the probability changing state, whether to shift to the short-time state, for example, the number of times controlled to the probability changing state (ST Number of times), the number of times to be controlled in a short time state, the degree of expectation to be shifted to the latent probability change, whether or not a two-dimensional code, a premier image, and a sound are given can be made different.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured such that the advantage degree is higher when the reach mode is the combination of the special decorative symbols than when the reach mode is the combination of the selected normal decorative symbols. Yes. By being configured in this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game according to the player's preference. In addition, the difference in the degree of advantage includes, for example, whether or not the game is a big hit, the number of rounds in the big hit game when the big hit, The number of times controlled to the state (the number of STs), the number of times controlled to the short-time state, the expectation level to be shifted to the latent probability change, whether or not the two-dimensional code, the premier image, and the sound are added are made different. be able to.

  In this embodiment, the special decoration symbol is derived and displayed at a lower rate than the normal decoration symbol in the variable display in which the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for the special decorative design, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game according to the player's preference.

  In this embodiment, as an example in which the degree of advantage is higher when a big hit symbol including a special decorative symbol is derived and displayed than a big hit symbol including a normal decorative symbol, a big hit symbol including a special decorative symbol is displayed. When it is derived and displayed, it has been shown that the 15R probability big hit is fixed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the 15R normal big hit or the probability variable big hit with more balls than the 10R normal big hit is decided (or the 15R normal big hit or the probability change). The ratio determined for jackpot may be high).

  In this embodiment, since the same character is displayed in the selected normal decorative design and the special decorative design, for example, when the selected normal decorative design and the special decorative design are included in the final stop design, they are different. Despite being a decorative design, the same characters may be displayed together. For this reason, it is possible to limit the simultaneous display of the selected normal decorative pattern and the special decorative pattern so that they appear to be a big hit symbol, not a big hit, or to reach a reach state, not a reach. You may make it prevent that confusion arises. For example, if the final stop symbol includes a selected normal ornament symbol and a special ornament symbol, the final stop symbol may be re-determined or determined using a table in which the final stop symbol combination is determined in advance. In this way, it can be realized by setting the table so that the final stop symbol including the selected normal ornament symbol and the special ornament symbol is not determined. Further, for example, the ratio may be limited by lowering the rate at which the final stop symbol including the selected normal ornament symbol and the special ornament symbol is derived and displayed. In this case, for example, confusion can be prevented by stopping and displaying the selected normal decorative design and the special decorative design at different timings. In this way, in order to restrict the derivation display at the same time, the derivation display is performed as a display result of the same (one time) variable display (that is, the final stop symbol includes the selected normal ornament symbol and the special ornament symbol) ) And to be derived and displayed at the same timing (ie, the final stop symbol is allowed to include the selected normal ornament symbol and the special ornament symbol, but the stop timing is the same). Limiting. In addition, by determining that the final stop symbol does not include the special ornament symbol and the selected normal ornament symbol (that is, prohibiting completely), the special ornament symbol and the selected normal ornament symbol are simultaneously derived and displayed. You may make it restrict | limit by making low the ratio determined not only to the structure to restrict | limit but to the final stop symbol in which a special ornament symbol and a selection normal ornament symbol are included. In addition, for example, the final stop symbol includes either one of the special decorative symbol and the selected normal decorative symbol and the other one (that is, all the characters displayed in the three decorative symbols of the final stop symbol are all It becomes similar to the jackpot symbol by becoming the same), and the special ornament design and the selected normal ornament design are included in the left and right symbols of the final stop symbols (that is, the characters displayed in the left and right symbols are the same) It may be possible to limit either or both of the above (similar to the reach state).

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

  In addition, the configurations shown in the above embodiments can be applied to various forms of gaming machines, not limited to pachinko gaming machines. For example, the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called first if not reaching). (2) Before the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case where the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after a stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. May be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with variable display means for starting variable display of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result when a variable display start condition is satisfied.

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

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result. And
Predetermining means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before deriving and displaying the display result of variable display;
Variable display execution means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Character selection means capable of selecting one of a plurality of types of characters according to the player's operation,
The plurality of types of identification information includes normal identification information in which a character is set in advance corresponding to the type of identification information, and special identification information in which a character selected by the character selection unit is set. Including
The character other than the character selected by the character selection means is in a reach manner by a combination of preset normal identification information, rather than a reach manner by a combination of preset normal identification information. The gaming machine is characterized in that the percentage that is controlled to the specific gaming state is higher when it becomes.

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