JP5833504B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention can play a predetermined game using a game medium, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a user.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined game value is given. is there. Also, when a game medium is inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, multiple types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and a combination of stop symbols is specified when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button There are cases where a predetermined game value is given to the combination of symbols. Also, when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the number of game media taken in, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and the symbols are stopped when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button. When the combination becomes a combination of specific symbols, there are those that are given a predetermined game value. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is, for example, that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, or is advantageous for a player. The game's rights, conditions for paying out game media are easily established, game media are paid out, and points necessary for playing the game are given (however, , They are an example.)

  In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a variable display display result of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game medium at the start winning opening. A specific gaming state occurs. The derived display is to stop the display of symbols (excluding stop before so-called re-variable display). When the specific gaming state occurs, for example, the variable winning device (large winning opening) is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a specific gaming state in which it is easy to win a hit ball. 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. 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 addition, there is a gaming machine that can shift to a special gaming state (for example, a high-probability state (also called a probability variation state (probability variation state)) that is a gaming state with a high probability of being a big hit. In a specific gaming state in which the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is small and the opening time of the big prize opening is very short, and the gaming state after the completion of the particular gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state ( For example, there is a game machine that can be controlled to a big hit game state based on a sudden probability change big hit. There is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a third specific gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is not allowed to occur.

  In such a gaming machine, after the second specific gaming state ends and after the third specific gaming state ends, the common effect is executed and data for determining the variable display mode of variable display (specifically In particular, there is one that commonly uses a data table (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-5099 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 uses the same data for determining the variable display mode of the identification information after the second specific gaming state ends and after the third specific gaming state ends. It becomes difficult for the player to know whether or not the game is in the special game state.

  On the other hand, the selection range of the variable display mode is narrowed, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced. By controlling to the third specific gaming state, data different from data used after the second specific gaming state ends may be used to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Is possible.

  However, if data different from the data used after the end of the second specific gaming state may be used, the manner in which the variable information display mode of the identification information may be generated may cause the player to It becomes easy to determine whether or not the game is in a special game state. As a result, the effect of the common effect (which makes it difficult to determine whether or not the player is in the special game state) is reduced, and the player's sense of expectation for the special game state during the execution of the common effect is reduced. There is a fear.

  Therefore, the present invention does not reduce a player's expectation during execution of a common effect in a gaming machine that executes a common effect after the second specific game state ends and after the third specific game state ends. The purpose is to.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform a predetermined game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and can change a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can identify each of them. When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on a variable display device (for example, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b) that performs display, a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player is obtained. A game machine to be controlled, which can be changed to a state in which a game medium can easily enter in a specific game state (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20), and first data that can specify a variable display mode ( For example, the variable information display mode of the identification information is determined using the first table) or the second data (for example, the second table or the third table) having a specific variable display setting ratio different from the first data. When the game state is the normal game state based on the variable display mode determining means (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S105 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Compared with the special game state (for example, probability change state) in which the display result of the identification information is likely to be the specific display result, the game state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processes of steps S171 and S174. Part) and common effect execution means for executing a common effect in the normal game state and in the special game state (for example, the processing of steps S908, S918, and S928 is executed in the effect control microcomputer 100). Part), and in a specific gaming state, the variable winning ball device plays in the first period. A first specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on 15R probability variable big hit) that is controlled a specific number of times so that the medium can easily enter, and a second period in which the variable winning ball apparatus is shorter than the first period, or a specific number of times A second specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a sudden probability change big hit) and a variable winning ball apparatus that has entered the second period or a predetermined number of times. And a third specific gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state) controlled to an easy state, and the gaming state control means controls the gaming state to a special gaming state when the second specific gaming state ends, When the third specific gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed (see step S174 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30), and the variable display mode determining means ends the third specific gaming state. After, using the first data or the second data, after the second specific game state is completed, the first data using a higher rate than the second data (FIGS. 4 and 13 (B) see ), The common effect execution means executes the first common effect (for example, stage 1) in a state where the variable display mode determination means uses the first data after the third specific gaming state is ended , and is variable. In a state where the display mode determining means is using the second data, a second common effect (for example, stage 2 or stage 3) that is different from the first common effect is executed, and the second specific game state is ended. After that, the first common effect is executed at a higher rate than the second common effect (for example, the stage shown in FIG. 13B is used in the process of step S99 and the stage determined in the process of step S99). Is step S1 Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 as a stage designation command in the process of 0, and is realized by the production control microcomputer 100 changing to a stage corresponding to the stage designation command in the process of step S664). After the start, when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the common effect is ended (see steps S867, S868, and S869 in FIG. 48).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation during execution of the common performance from being reduced.
When the variable display execution condition is satisfied, the storage unit stores numerical data for determining the variable display display result, and the variable storage start condition is satisfied before the variable display start condition is satisfied. Based on the numerical data stored in the means, a determination means for determining a display result of variable display started based on the establishment of the execution condition, and the execution condition is satisfied based on the determination result of the determination means. In the variable display executed before the variable display based on the above, the notice effect means for executing the notice effect for notifying the display result of the variable display based on the establishment of the execution condition, and control to the third specific gaming state When the corresponding numerical data is stored in the hold storage unit, a notice effect restricting unit that restricts execution of the notice effect by the notice effect means may be provided.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), numerical data for determining the display result of the variable display when the execution condition for executing the variable display (for example, the start winning has occurred) is satisfied. Is stored in the hold storage means before the start condition of the variable display based on the establishment of the execution condition is satisfied, and the hold storage means (for example, the hold storage buffer shown in FIG. 20). Determination means for determining a display result of variable display that is started based on the establishment of the execution condition based on the numerical data being stored (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S220 to S224 in the game control microcomputer 560) ) And the execution condition in the variable display executed before the variable display based on the establishment of the execution condition based on the determination result of the determination means. The notice effect means for executing the notice effect (for example, countdown notice) for notifying the display result of the variable display based on the establishment of (for example, the part for executing the processing of steps S820A and S820B in the effect control microcomputer 100). When the numerical data corresponding to the control to the third specific gaming state is stored in the holding storage means, the notice effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the notice effect by the notice effect means (for example, the effect control microcomputer) 100, a portion for executing the process of step S6005).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent variable display in a variable display mode that is not consistent with the notice effect, even though the notice effect means has executed the notice effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), special gaming state notifying means for executing a special gaming state notification effect for notifying that the gaming state is a special gaming state (for example, a microcomputer for effect control) 100, the special game state notifying unit is controlled when the common effect executing unit is executing the first common effect after being controlled to the second specific game state. The special game state notification effect is executed based on the control of the three specific game states (see steps S900, S902, S906, S912, S916, S922, and S926 in FIG. 50), and the variable display mode determining means uses the first data. When the game is controlled to the third specific game state using the second data and when the game is controlled to the third specific game state using the second data Varying the rate at which to perform the notification effect (see FIG. 52) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the third specific gaming state that occurs during execution of the common performance.

(4) In the above gaming machines (1) to (3), when the common effect is started, the game device includes a common effect notification unit that executes a predetermined notification effect, and the common effect notification unit starts the common effect. The execution ratio of the notification effect is changed according to the game history at the time of the operation (the change is made after the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect for notifying that the stage is changed when the stage is changed. You may be comprised so that the production | generation of the stage of the back (after transfer) may be started (refer to the modification 1).
According to such a configuration, an appropriate notification effect according to the past history can be executed.

(5) In the gaming machines of the above (1) to (4), the variable display mode determining means is different from the first data and the second data (for example, normal data) when the common effect executing means ends the common effect. Table (see FIG. 4) may be used to determine the variable display mode of the identification information (see steps S97, S102, and S104 in FIG. 24).
According to such a configuration, when the common effect is not executed, the variable display mode is determined based on data different from the first data and the second data, so that the interest of the game related to the common effect is not reduced. can do.

(6) In the gaming machines of the above (1) to (5), the common effect execution means performs the first predetermined time (for example, 20 times: see step S931 in FIG. 51) when executing the first common effect. ) When the variable display is executed, the first common effect is ended, and when the second common effect is being executed, the second predetermined time (for example, 10 times or 15 times: different from the first predetermined time: FIG. When the variable display of step S917 in 50 and step S927 in FIG. 51 is executed, the second common effect may be ended (see step S869 in FIG. 51).
According to such a structure, the interest of the game regarding a common production 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 explanatory drawing which shows a big hit classification and a small hit classification. It is explanatory drawing which shows transition of production mode. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, a big hit type determination table, and a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit variation pattern determination table and a small hit / surprise probability variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st-3rd table, and the sudden effect time production mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a preservation | save area | region (hold 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 special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of effect mode (stage). It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. 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 prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch notice effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the after-confirmation effect mode determination table.

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. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect 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 effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be 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, at 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 pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 in the combined hold storage display unit 18c. In addition, it is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). Is preferred.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production 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 variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and 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 effect symbols is performed.

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect 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 character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. 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 showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, after the big hit (15 round normal big hit, 15 round probability change big hit, 2 round sudden change big hit) or small hit (small hit AC), after the big hit game or small hit game is over The effect etc. performed are demonstrated.

  FIG. 4 shows a jackpot type and a jackpot type, the presence / absence of time reduction, a production mode after the jackpot game or the jackpot game is finished, and a variation pattern determination table used after the jackpot game or the jackpot game is finished. It is explanatory drawing which shows these relationships.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, as a big hit, 15 round normal big hits (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “normal big hit”) and 15 rounds probable big hit (hereinafter simply “probable big hit”). And a sudden probability change big hit of two rounds (hereinafter, sometimes referred to simply as “sudden probability change big hit” or “surprise big hit”).

  For 15 rounds of normal big hit, the big prize opening is opened 15 times in the big hit gaming state for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), and after the big hit game ends, the gaming state is low probability (the probability of determining the big hit in the big hit determination is low) It is a big hit that shifts to the gaming state. In addition, “15 rounds probable big hit” means that in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening is opened 15 times (that is, 15 rounds) for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), and after the big hit game is finished, the gaming state is set to a high probability state (big hit) A gaming state that has a high probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination. Hereinafter, “15 round normal big hit” and “15 round probability variable big hit” may be collectively referred to as “15 round big hit”.

  The “2 round sudden probability change big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is allowed. It is a big hit that is an extremely short jackpot and the game state after the jackpot game is over is transferred to a high probability state (probability variation state) (that is, by doing so suddenly to the player It will appear as if it is in a probable state).

  In this embodiment, in the big hit game state based on the sudden probability change big hit, the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 20 is shorter and the number of open times is less than in the big hit game state based on the 15 round big hit. The opening time of one round may be short (the number of opening is the same), or the number of opening may be small (the opening time of one round is the same).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, there are “small hit A”, “small hit B”, and “small hit C” as small hits.

  The “small hit” is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times that the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, for example, there is no transition from the probability change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability change state. In this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in the “short time” column of FIG. 4, in the 15 round probability change big hit (shown as “15R probability change” in FIG. 4), after the big hit game ends, the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 rounds) The game state is a short-time state until a sudden probability big hit occurs. It is also a probable state. A state that is both in a short-time state and in a probabilistic state is called a probabilistic short-time state. In addition, the 15 round normal big hit (shown as “15R normal” in FIG. 4) is in a short time state (low probability high base state) until the number of symbol changes after the big hit game reaches 100 times. Be controlled. Note that the number of fluctuations (100 times) in which the time-saving state can be continued after the end of the big hit game is referred to as the time-saving number.

  Also, in the sudden probability change big hit, if the game state when the sudden probability change big hit occurs is a high base state (short time state or short time at probability change), the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 round sudden positive change big hit) will occur If the gaming state is suddenly changed to a low base state (normal state or a probable change state) when the probability change big hit is suddenly controlled, the next big hit (15 round big hit, Control is performed in a probability variation state (a gaming state that is a high probability state but not a short time state) until a two-round sudden probability variation big hit) occurs.

  In addition, in all of the small hits A to C, the gaming state when the small hit occurs is inherited (that is, the gaming state when the small hit occurs does not change). For example, if the gaming state when the small hit is normal is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit is the normal state, and small if the gaming state when the small hit is short The game state after the winning game ends is short until the next big hit, and if the gaming state when the small hit occurs is the probable change state, the gaming state after the small hit game ends until the next big hit If the gaming state when the small hit is generated is a short-time state, the gaming state is a short-time state from the end of the small-hit game until the remaining short-time fluctuation is performed.

  As described above, since the sudden winning jackpot and the small jackpot have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds (abrupt odd changing big hit game or small hitting) When a game is played), it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit. Therefore, the player recognizes whether the sudden probability change is controlled to a high probability state (probability change state or short time state), or whether the player is controlled to a low probability state (normal state or short time state) by a small hit occurrence. Because it is not possible, the game state after suddenly probable big hit game or small hit game is over, the latent state (latent mode) that has the expectation that the probable state may be latent There is.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, there are stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3 as production modes (stages) in the latent state. When the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit is finished, the production mode becomes stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3, but as will be described later, it shifts to stage 1 at the highest rate.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the small hit type corresponds to the stage after the small hit game ends. The “variation pattern determination table after migration” in FIG. 4 will be described later.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the transition of the production mode (stage). In the latent state, the effect executed while the effect symbol is changing is called “latent effect”. Stages 1 to 3 are provided as latent effects. Each stage varies the production mode of the background image type / color, production design type / shape / color, fluctuation sound (effect sound during fluctuation), and lighting patterns of the LEDs 25, 28a to 28c. It is divided by.

  Stage 1 is a stage that has a high possibility of shifting to the probability variation state. That is, it is a stage that occurs at a high rate when it is actually in a probabilistic state. Stage 2 and stage 3 are stages that are less likely to be in the state of probability variation than stage 1. That is, it is a stage that occurs at a low rate when it is actually in a probabilistic state.

  In addition to the stages 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 5, there are a highly accurate stage and a normal stage. The high-accuracy stage is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state is a probable change state. The normal stage is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state is a low probability state (non-probability variation state).

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the small hit A occurs, the effect mode shifts to the stage 1. That is, the stage 1 is changed. When the small hit B occurs, the effect mode shifts to the stage 2. When the small hit C occurs, the effect mode shifts to the stage 3.

  In addition, when the sudden probability big hit occurs, the production mode shifts to stage 1 at a high rate. That is, the stage 1 is changed at a high rate.

  It should be noted that the effect mode is not changed when a small hit that does not change the stage occurs (the same applies to the case of sudden sudden change big hit). For example, if the small hit C occurs when the production mode is stage 3, the production mode is maintained at stage 3. Further, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3, and the change is performed a predetermined number of times, the effect mode shifts to the normal stage. In addition, when the production mode is stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3 on the basis of the big hit, it may shift to the normal stage by lottery.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 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).

FIG. 8 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) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type of small hit (small hits A to C) (for small hit type determination)
(3) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)
(6) Random 7 (MR7): A variation pattern determination table to be used after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit (sudden probability change big hit game) is determined (for use table determination after sudden hit)

  In step S23, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a (1) big hit type determining random number, (2) a small hit type determining random number, and (4) a normal symbol determining random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 4, 7) or initial value random numbers (random 6). 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.

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

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Without reaching the reach state (the state before the final stop symbol is derived and displayed, and the possibility that the combination of jackpot symbols is finally stopped by the effect symbol that has already been stopped and displayed) There may be a case where a combination of predetermined production symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

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

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

  FIG. 9A 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 big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (non-probability changing state that is not a probabilistic change state) and a probabilistic big hit determination table used in a probable change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  9B and 9C 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 changing the first special symbol and a small hit determination table (the first special symbol used for changing the second special symbol). 2 special designs). Each value described in FIG. 9B 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. 9B and 9C 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, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol change is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol is changed, the second special symbol is changed. Compared with the case where is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  FIGS. 9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 9 (D) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol). FIG. 9E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is changed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The jackpot type determination table shows that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit” , A table referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”.

  FIG. 9F is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is “small hit A” based on a random number (random 2) for determining the small hit type. , A table referred to in order to determine one of “small hit B” and “small hit C”.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, non-reach out (no shortening), non-reach out (with shortening), normal reach (out), normal reach (big hit), super reach α (out), super reach α ( There are fluctuation patterns of big hit), super reach β (out), super reach β (big hit), special fluctuation (out), special fluctuation (big hit), and sudden / small hit fluctuation.

  Note that “(out of line)” means that the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, and “(hit)” means that the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol. Means.

  The “special variation” is, for example, a pseudo continuous variation. The pseudo continuous variation is a variation in which the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed once or more during one variation.

  11, FIG. 12 and FIG. 13A are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. 11, there are four variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D as normal tables used at the time of disconnection. The four variation pattern determination tables are selected according to whether the base state is the low base state or the high base state and the total number of pending storages.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a variation pattern with a short variation time is more easily selected in the high base state than in the low base state. In addition, a variation pattern having a short variation time is more easily selected when the total number of pending storages is larger (because the normal reach selection rate is higher).

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal table used for a big hit (when it is decided to make a big hit). FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal table that is used at the time of a big hit or small hit (when it is decided to make a big hit or small hit). Note that the first to third tables shown in FIG. 13 (A) are used in the latent state at the time of large hit or small hit. That is, the normal table is not used.

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the first to third tables used in the latent state. The first table is used when the production mode is stage 1 (see FIG. 5). The second table is used when the production mode is stage 2 (see FIG. 5). The third table is used when the production mode is stage 3 (see FIG. 5).

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the first table used when it is stage 1, the second table used when it is stage 2, and the third table used when it is stage 3. And the variation pattern allocation (selection rate) is different. In particular, the allocation of super-reach and special variation is different.

  In this embodiment, the first table, the second table, and the third table are used according to the production mode regardless of the number of reserved memories. That is, the variation pattern is changed regardless of the number of reserved memories. Although the distribution method is the same, when the number of reserved storage is large (for example, 3 or more), a variation pattern with a shortened variation time may be selected.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a post-confirmation use table determination table. The after-accuracy use table determination table is used to determine a variation pattern determination table to be used after the end of the abrupt big hit game.

  In this embodiment, the first table, the second table, and the third table are not used when it is decided to win, but the first table is also used when decided to win. The table, the second table, and the third table (see FIG. 13A) may be usable.

  14-16 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer 560 for game control transmits. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 10, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, a big hit type and a small hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Command A 501 (H) is an effect control command (stage 1 designation command) for designating the transition to stage 1 after a big hit. Command A 502 (H) is an effect control command (stage 2 designation command) for designating transition to stage 2 after a sudden hit. Command A 503 (H) is an effect control command (stage 3 designation command) for designating transition to stage 3 after a sudden hit. Hereinafter, the stage 1 designation command, the stage 2 designation command, and the stage 3 designation command are collectively referred to as a stage designation command.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state. Commands B000 (H) to B002 (H) are referred to as background designation commands.

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

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning (the result of the determination process executed when the start winning is generated). In this embodiment, in the winning determination process described later (see FIG. 21), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the start winning is generated at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the start winning, and a variable display variation pattern based on the start winning is determined. Then, a determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70. To do.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). 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 effect symbol 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. 18 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 S1211). 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). S1212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  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 S1213) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1214).

  Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1215).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 20) (step S1216). . In the process of step S1216, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, small hit 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.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 20, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. 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 hit type determination random number (random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (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 winning determination processing (step S1217). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to set the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data and transmit a total pending storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220).

  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).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S1222). 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). S1223). 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 S1224) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1225).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) (step S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 20) (step S1227). . In the process of step S1227, 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 small hit 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S1228). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to set the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data and to transmit the total pending storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1231).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determine the big hit type or determine the small hit type In addition, the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. Separately, the variation based on the start winning is performed at the timing when the game ball is started and won in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Before starting the game, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the variation pattern will be obtained by executing a winning determination process. By doing so, the fluctuation pattern is predicted in advance before the change of the production symbol is executed, and as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the production control microcomputer 100 performs super reach or special A continuous notice effect (prefetching notice effect) for notifying that the change will occur is executed.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12A) as the variation pattern determination table (step S221). Then, the process proceeds to step S224.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the CPU 56 determines that the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in the processing of steps S1216 and S1227 and FIGS. 9 (B) and 9 (C). The small hit determination value shown is compared to check whether they match (step S222). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process is executed in S1216 in the start opening switch passing process), the CPU 56 receives the small hit shown in FIG. 9B. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the determination table (for the first special symbol). When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process is executed in step S1227 in the start opening switch passing process), the small hit determination table (FIG. 9C) ( It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the second special symbol).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step S225.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the small hit determination value, the CPU 56 selects the deviation variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) as the variation pattern determination table (step S223). Then, the process proceeds to step S224.

  In step S224, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number extracted in step S1216 and S1227 and stored in the storage area, and the variation pattern determination table selected in step S221 or step S223. Determine the pattern. Specifically, it is determined that the variation pattern corresponds to the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random number.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the variation pattern determined in the process of step S224 as a winning determination result designation command (step S225).

  In addition, when it determines with CPU56 being a small hit by the process of step S222, it performs control which transmits the winning determination result 5 designation | designated command.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total 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. 19) 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”), the CPU 56 displays a special symbol (special symbol for the first special symbol). Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether process processing is being performed or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  By executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol changes in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variation of the second special symbol is executed.

  In this embodiment, the variation of the first special symbol or the variation of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the starting winning order in which the game balls have won the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14. However, you may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be preferentially performed. In this case, for example, when a transition is made to the high base state (short-time state), it is easy to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. Therefore, the second special symbol is preferentially executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability change big hit determination table in which a large number of big hit determination values are set (the numerical value on the right side of FIG. When the non-probability change state is used, the normal jackpot determination table (the ROM 54 in FIG. 9A) in which the number of jackpot determination values is set smaller than the probability change jackpot determination table is used. Use the table on the left side). Then, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state is confirmed 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 probability change jackpot or a sudden probability change jackpot, and is set when the jackpot game ends.

  When the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C) to determine the small hit number. A determination process is performed (step S62). That is, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 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. 9C. .

  When the value of the random R does not match the small hit determination value, that is, when it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S76.

  When the random R value matches any one of the small hit determination values, the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S63). Then, the CPU 56 uses the small hit type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value that matches the random hit type determination random number (random 2) stored in the random number buffer area (“small hit A”, “ "Small hit B" or "Small hit C") is determined as the type of small hit (step S64). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). Then, control goes to a step S76.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 resets the after-probability flag and the after-hit flag (step S75). Note that each of the after-correction flag and the small hitting flag is a flag for determining whether to use the first to third tables (see FIG. 13A). When the after-attack flag and the after-hit flag are reset, the CPU 56 enters a state where the normal table is used as the variation pattern determination table.

  And CPU56 determines the stop symbol of a special symbol (step S76). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, if the jackpot type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol, and if it is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” (normal jackpot symbol) is a special symbol. If it is determined to be a stop symbol of “7” and “probable variation jackpot” is determined, “7” (probability variation jackpot symbol) is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S77).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a sudden probability change big hit (step S92). If it is not suddenly probable big hit, the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the variation pattern determination table (step S93). Then, the process proceeds to step S105. If it is suddenly probable big hit, the sudden / small hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the variation pattern determination table (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S95). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the sudden / small hit variation pattern determination table as the variation pattern determination table (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the after-probability flag is set (step S97). When the post-rush confirmation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S105. If the after-accuracy flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the after-accuracy initial flag is set (step S98). If the first after-accuracy flag is set, the CPU 56 extracts a random number for determining the use table after the accuracy check, and uses the random table for determination of the usage table after the accuracy verification (the first table, the second table, or the third table). Table) is determined (step S99). And control which transmits the stage designation | designated command according to the determined table to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control is performed (step S100). In addition, the CPU 56 resets the first after-accuracy flag and sets the after-accuracy flag (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In the process of step S99, a table corresponding to the determination value set in the post-accuracy usage table determination table (see FIG. 13B) that matches the post-accuracy usage table determination random number is determined as the usage table. Is done.

  In the process of step S100, the CPU 56 transmits a stage 1 designation command when it is determined to be the first table, and transmits a stage 2 designation command when it is determined to be the second table. If determined, the stage 3 designation command is transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit game is ended, a stage designation command for designating the post-transition effect mode (stage) is transmitted based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 560 has determined the use table. However, the effect control microcomputer 100 may determine the effect mode after the transition.

  Further, when the after-hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the first to third tables (see FIG. 13A) according to the type of small-hit (small-hit type) stored in the RAM 55. Is selected (steps S102 and S103). Then, the process proceeds to step S105. In the processing of step S103, when the small hit type stored in the step S103 is a small hit A (corresponding to the case where the small hit type when the after small hit flag is set is the small hit A), the CPU 56 If one table is selected and the stored small hit type is small hit B (corresponding to the case where the small hit type when the after small hit flag is set is small hit B), the second table is selected. If the small hit type stored and selected is the small hit C (corresponding to the case where the small hit type when the after small hit flag is set is the small hit C), the third table is selected. .

  In the case where neither the after-probability flag nor the after-hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines any outlier variation pattern determination table (depending on the gaming state (high base state / low base state) and the total number of pending storages ( 11) is selected (step S104). Then, the process proceeds to step S105. In the process of step S104, the gaming state is confirmed by setting / resetting the time reduction flag.

  In step S105, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern according to the variation pattern determination table selected in the processing of steps S93, S94, S96, S99, S103, and S104 and the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the variation pattern to be used is determined to be a variation pattern corresponding to a determination value that matches the value of the variation pattern determination random number in the variation pattern determination table.

  Next, 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 S106).

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 determines any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 7 designation according to the determined big hit type, small hit type, and deviation (see FIG. 14). Control to send. 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 S112. When the big hit flag is set, the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit) is confirmed, and a display result 2-4 designation command corresponding to the big hit type is transmitted (step S111). . The CPU 56 confirms the type of jackpot based on the data set in the jackpot type buffer in the process of step S74 of the special symbol normal process.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S112). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks the small hit type (small hits A to C), and performs control to transmit a display result 5-7 designation command corresponding to the small hit type (step) S113). Note that the CPU 56 confirms the type of the small hit based on the data set in the small hit type buffer. If the small hit flag is not set, that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S114).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S115).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S141 (step S133).

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

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

  In step S141, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S146. When the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S142). If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S143).

  When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145).

  On the other hand, when the value of the variation counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the variation counter by −1 (step S146). When the value of the variation counter becomes 0 (step S147), the after-probability flag and the after-small hit flag are reset (step S148). By the processing of steps S146 to S148, the production mode is stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3 based on the occurrence of the probable big hit or the small hit (the first table, the second table or the third table is used as the fluctuation pattern determination table) ), The state shifts to a state where the normal table is used when a predetermined number of fluctuations are executed (see steps S97, S98, S102, and S104 in FIG. 24).

  Further, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S151). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S152). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S153). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S154). 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 S155).

  When 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 S156).

  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). Normally, if a big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is sent, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, and if it is a sudden probable big hit, a small hit / abrupt probabilistic big hit ends Send the specified command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 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). Specifically, whether or not the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit is determined by the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets 100 times in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S179.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a 15-round probability variable big hit (step S170). If the probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag to shift the gaming state to the short time state (step S171), and sets the time short flag to shift the gaming state to the time short state (step S172). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the probability variation state designation command and the short time state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S173). Then, control goes to a step S179.

  If it is not the probability variation big hit (if it is sudden probability big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S174). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S175).

  If the game state before the big hit game is in the high base state (short time state), the CPU 56 sets a short time flag and transmits a short time state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S176). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a first flag after collision confirmation (step S177). Further, the CPU 56 sets 20 to the variation counter (when the value becomes 0, the normal table is used as the variation pattern determination table) (step S178). Then, control goes to a step S179. In order to determine whether or not the game state before the big hit game is started is a high base state (time-short state) in the process of step S176, for example, when the CPU 56 executes the process of step S134 in FIG. In addition, when the time reduction flag is set, a flag indicating that is set, and it is sufficient to confirm whether or not the flag is set in the process of step S176.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S167, S172, and S176 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. It is also used to determine whether to increase the number of times or increase the number of times of opening. Specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol display result is a hit, and if it is set, Then, 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, when the initial flag after the rush is set (equivalent after the sudden probability change big hit game is finished: specifically, at the first fluctuation after the sudden probability change big hit game is finished), the CPU 56 changes the fluctuation pattern. The first table, the second table, or the third table (see FIG. 4) is used as the decision table (see steps S98 and S99 in FIG. 24), but the first table is selected at a high rate (see FIG. 13B). ).

  In step S179, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S184. When the small hitting end display timer is not set, the small hitting flag is reset (step S181), and a control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S182). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S183). finish.

  In step S184, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S185). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 sets a small hit after flag (step S190). Further, the small hit type is stored in the RAM 55 (step S191). Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the small hit type (for example, 20 for small hit A, 15 for small hit B, 10 for small hit C) in the variation counter (step S192). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S193).

  When the after-hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses any one of the first to third tables (see FIG. 4) as a variation pattern determination table depending on the type of small-hit stored in the RAM 55. ) (See steps S102 and S103 in FIG. 24).

  Next, an example of the latent mode effect will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of the effect mode (stage).

  In the example shown in FIG. 31, in the stage 3 in the latent mode (latent state), the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the mountain. In stage 2, the background image of the effect display device 9 becomes the forest background. In stage 1, the background image of the effect display device 9 becomes the background of the city. On the high accuracy stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 becomes the sea background. In the normal stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the beach (beach) background.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a final stop symbol determining random number (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 14 to 16) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the received production control command is a stage designation command (step S663), the production control CPU 101 changes the production mode to the stage (stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3) designated by the stage designation command (step S663). S664). When the received stage designation command is the stage 1 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets the stage 1 flag after the collision check (step S665).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result specifying command (step S671), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received winning determination result specifying command in the RAM at the winning determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM. The first storage area is stored (step S672).

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the winning determination result storage buffer. As shown in FIG. 38, an area (save areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the winning determination result storage buffer.

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S673), the production control CPU 101 updates the pending display in the combined pending storage display unit 18c (step S674). Increase the number by one

  If the received effect control command is a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S675), the effect control CPU 101 updates the combined pending storage number display in the combined pending storage display unit 18c (step S676). Specifically, the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c is erased, and the remaining hold display is shifted one by one.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S679). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random numbers SR2 for determining the pre-reading notice effect, and A random number SR3 for determining the post-rush effect is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  The pre-reading notice determination random number SR2 is a random number used to determine whether or not to execute a pre-reading notice (continuous notice).

  Random number SR3 for determining after-game effect is a random number used to determine whether or not to change the effect mode when a small hit occurs after a sudden shift to stage 1 based on the occurrence of a probable big hit.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading notice effect determination process (step S800A), and then performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the effect symbol variation 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. 41 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice effect determination process (step S800A). In the prefetch notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is being played (step S6000). Whether or not the game is a big hit game or a small hit game, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating a big hit / small hit display process to a big hit / small hit end effect process (specifically, 4 It can be determined by confirming whether it is set to ~ 7). If the game is a big hit game or a small hit game, the process is terminated.

  If it is not during the big hit game or the small hit game, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a winning determination result designation command has been received (step S6001). Specifically, it is confirmed by determining whether or not a winning determination result designation command is newly stored in the winning determination result storage buffer shown in FIG. If a new winning determination result designation command has not been received, the process ends.

  When a new winning determination result designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag indicating that a notice effect (pre-read notice effect: continuous notice effect) is already being executed. It is confirmed whether or not (step S6002). Note that the advance notice flag is set in step S6008.

  When the advance notice execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all winning determination result designation commands stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, and wins the previous winning start winnings. It is confirmed whether or not all the time determination results are other than super reach (super reach α or super reach β) and special fluctuation (step S6004). If at least one winning determination result designation command indicating super reach or special variation is included, the process is terminated.

  If the winning judgment result designation command indicating super reach and special fluctuation is not included, the winning judgment indicating the small hit is included in the winning judgment result designation command stored in the winning judgment result storage buffer. It is checked whether or not a result designation command (winning determination result 5 designation command) is stored (step S6005). If a winning determination result designation command indicating a small win is stored, the process ends.

  When the winning determination result designation command indicating the small win is not stored, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the pre-reading notice effect determination random number, and the latest winning time stored in the winning determination result storage buffer. It is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect (prefetch notice effect, ie, continuous notice effect) using the determination result at the time of winning indicated by the decision result designation command and the random number for determining the prefetch notice effect (step S6006).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the prefetch notice effect determination table used in the process of step S6006. In the pre-reading notice effect determination table, judgment values corresponding to not noticed and noticed are set in accordance with the winning judgment result.

  When it is determined to give a notice (step S6007), the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag (step S6008), and sets the current total pending storage number in the fluctuation number counter (step S6009). The variation counter is a counter for counting the number of variations executed until the variation (variable display) subject to determination of the continuous notice effect is started. This is a counter for counting the number of fluctuations).

  In this embodiment, there is one type of pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect), but an aspect may be selected from two or more types.

  Further, when a winning determination result specifying command (winning determination result 5 specifying command) indicating a small hit is stored in the winning determination result storage buffer, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is switched according to the type of small hit, and when a small hit occurs, the selection ratio of the variation pattern changes. In the case of (super-reach fluctuation), there is a possibility that the super-reach fluctuation is not actually executed.

  However, in this embodiment, since a pre-reading notice effect is not started when a winning determination result designation command indicating a small win is stored, there is no such possibility.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is not started when a winning determination result specifying command indicating a small win is stored, but even when a winning determination result specifying command indicating a small win is stored. If the variation pattern determination table is a small hit of a small hit type that cannot be switched, a prefetch notice effect may be executed. For example, when a small hit C is generated and the game control microcomputer 560 is using the first table (see FIGS. 4 and 13A), it is determined that the small hit C is set again. Since the variation pattern determination table to be used is not changed, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when numerical data corresponding to controlling to the small hit gaming state is stored in the holding storage buffer (FIG. 20) in the gaming control microcomputer 560 (of the effect control means). The control is when a winning determination result designation command indicating a small hit is stored in the winning determination result storage buffer. Such a situation is stored in the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. This occurs when numerical data corresponding to controlling to the small hit gaming state is stored.), Execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (it is not executed at all or is executed under the predetermined condition as described above). As a result, a variation mode (variable display mode) that is not consistent with the announcement effect even though the announcement effect is executed. The dynamic (variable display) is performed is prevented.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the notice execution flag is set (step S820A). When the notice execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 executes a continuous notice effect (prefetching notice effect) based on the value of the variation counter (step S820B).

  The continuous notice effect based on the value of the fluctuation number counter is a so-called countdown notice in which the variable display remaining number of times until the noticeable variable display is notified by a character string. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes the countdown notice as the continuous notice effect, but effects other than the countdown notice, such as effects that form a series of stories over a plurality of variable displays. May be executed as a continuous notice effect. In the production that forms a series of stories, the content of the production executed during each variable display and the content of the production executed during the subsequent variable display are related (the contents are related). It is a series of productions.

  Further, a plurality of types of continuous notice effects may be prepared, and the effect control CPU 101 may select a continuous notice effect to be used from among a plurality of types, for example, by lottery using random numbers.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S821). Further, the received display result designation command is read from the display result designation command storage area of the RAM (step S822).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display specific designation command) (step S823). . The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 45, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command to a display result 7 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

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

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

  When determining the jackpot symbol, specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts SR1-1 in the process of step S823, and uses the SR1-1 to stop the left middle right symbol (left middle right symbol). (A combination of performance symbols that are aligned).

  In the case of a loss, a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that SR1-1 to SR1-3 are not determined to be out-of-order and are not determined to reach. The left symbol is extracted using SR1-1, the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2, and the right symbol is determined using SR1-3. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. When it is decided to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-2 are extracted, the left and right symbols are determined using SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2. If the determined left middle right symbol is a chance, for example, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  When the variation pattern is a special variation (for example, pseudo-continuous), the effect control CPU 101 determines a temporary stop symbol using, for example, a predetermined random number.

  The effect control CPU 101 selects the process table according to the variation pattern and the continuous notice effect when executing the effect (step S831). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S832).

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 46 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S833). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (step S802). (Step S835).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S840A) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S840B). When the process timer times out (step S841), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S842). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S843).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S851), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) (step S853). 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 S852), the process proceeds to step S853. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S860). If not 0, the value of the variation counter is decremented by 1 (-1). (Step S861). When the value of the variation counter becomes 0, the advance notice flag is reset (steps S863 and S864).

  Further, when the effect mode at that time is stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3 (step S866), the effect control CPU 101 changes the mode change counter (changes to the normal stage when the value becomes 0). The value is decremented by -1 (step S867). Then, when the value of the mode change counter becomes 0, the effect mode is changed to the normal stage (steps S868 and S869).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S871), and the confirmation command reception flag is set. If so, the confirmation command reception flag is reset (step S872). Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S873). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S805) (step S874).

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made, the production control CPU 101 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S875).

  49 to 51 are flowcharts showing the big hit / small hit end effect processing (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit / small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time (or the small jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the effect display device 9 is set to end the jackpot game. Is controlled to display a big hit end screen (or a small hit / surprise end screen (a screen for notifying the end of the small hit game, the end of the big hit game)) which is a screen for informing the player (step S884). Specifically, the VDP 109 is instructed to display a big hit end screen (or a small hit / abrupt end screen).

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

  When the big hit end production time has elapsed, the production control CPU 101 shifts the production mode to the high accuracy stage if it is a 15R probability variation big hit (steps S887 and S888). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a high-accuracy stage screen (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S892. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the effect mode to the normal stage when 15R is a normal big hit (steps S890 and S891). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a normal stage screen (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S892.

  In step S892, 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).

  When the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R normal big hit are not found, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the effect mode (stage) at that time is a high-accuracy stage (step S900). If it is a highly accurate stage, the process proceeds to step S892. If the stage is not a high-precision stage, the effect control CPU 101 performs the processing from step S901 onward. The effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, a flag indicating that the stage is a high-accuracy stage in steps S888, S906, S915, and S926 (see FIGS. 49 to 51), and determines whether or not the stage is a high-accuracy stage. Can be determined by whether or not the flag is set.

  When it is the small hit C (step S901), the CPU 101 for effect control is when the post-attack stage 1 flag (see FIG. 36) based on the reception of the stage 1 designation command is not set (step S902). The mode change counter is set to 10 (step S907), and the effect mode is shifted to the stage 3 (step S908). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to the screen of the stage 3 (see FIG. 31). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a stage 1 designation command when it is determined that the production mode is set to stage 1 after the sudden probability change big hit game has ended (see step S100 in FIGS. 14 and 24). .

  If the post-accuracy stage 1 flag is set, the post-accuracy stage 1 flag is reset (step S903), a random number for determining the post-accuracy effect mode is extracted, and the effect mode (stage) is determined using the random number for determining the post-accuracy effect mode. ) Is determined (step S904). Specifically, the effect mode is a determination value that matches the post-accuracy effect mode determination random number in the after-accuracy effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 52 (in this case, the table shown in FIG. 52A). Set the production mode corresponding to.

  That is, when the value of the random number for determining the post-accuracy effect mode is a determination value corresponding to “transition to the high-accuracy stage” (step S905), the effect control CPU 101 shifts the effect mode to the high-accuracy stage. (Step S906). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a high-accuracy stage screen (see FIG. 31). When the value of the random number for determining the post-accuracy presentation mode is a determination value corresponding to “does not shift to the high-accuracy stage”, the CPU 101 for presentation control shifts the presentation mode to the stage 3 (see FIG. 5) (step). S908). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to the screen of the stage 3 (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S892.

  When it is a small hit B (step S911), the CPU 101 for effect control sets the mode change counter to 15 (step S917) when the post-accuracy stage 1 flag is not set (step S912). The mode is shifted to stage 2 (step S918). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to the screen of stage 2 (see FIG. 31).

  When the post-accuracy stage 1 flag is set, the post-accuracy stage 1 flag is reset (step S913), a random number for determining the post-accuracy effect mode is extracted, and the effect mode (stage) is determined using the random number for determining the post-accuracy effect mode. ) Is determined (step S914). Specifically, in the after-accuracy effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 52 (in this case, the table shown in FIG. 52 (B)), the effect mode is a determination value that matches the value of the after-accuracy effect mode determination random number. Set the production mode corresponding to.

  That is, when the value of the random number for determining the post-accuracy effect mode is a determination value corresponding to “transition to high-accuracy stage” (step S915), the effect control CPU 101 shifts the effect mode to the high-accuracy stage. (Step S916). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a high-accuracy stage screen (see FIG. 31). When the value of the random number for determining the after-accumulation effect mode is a determination value corresponding to “does not shift to the high-accuracy stage”, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the effect mode to the stage 2 (see FIG. 5) (step). S918). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to the screen of the stage 3 (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S892.

  If it is a small hit A (step S921), the CPU 101 for effect control sets the mode change counter to 20 (step S927) when the stage 1 flag after the rush is not set (step S922). The mode is shifted to stage 1 (step S928). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to the screen of stage 1 (see FIG. 31).

  When the post-accuracy stage 1 flag is set, the post-accuracy stage 1 flag is reset (step S923), a random number for determining the after-accuracy effect mode is extracted, and the effect mode (stage) is determined using the after-accuracy effect mode determining random number. ) Is determined (step S924). Specifically, the effect mode is a determination value that matches the post-accuracy effect mode determination random number in the after-accuracy effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 52 (in this case, the table shown in FIG. 52C). Set the production mode corresponding to. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the post-probability stage 1 flag in step S926 without executing step S923. That is, when the stage 1 is selected (see step S928), the post-confidence stage 1 flag may not be reset.

  In other words, when the value of the random number for determining the post-accuracy effect mode is a determination value corresponding to “transition to high-accuracy stage” (step S925), the effect control CPU 101 shifts the effect mode to the high-accuracy stage. (Step S926). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a high-accuracy stage screen (see FIG. 31). When the value of the random number for determining the post-accuracy presentation mode is a determination value corresponding to “does not shift to high-accuracy stage”, the CPU 101 for presentation control shifts the presentation mode to stage 1 (see FIG. 5) (step) S928). Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to the screen of the stage 3 (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S892.

  When it is not the small hit A, B, C (when it is a sudden big hit), the production control CPU 101 sets 20 in the mode change counter (step S931), and proceeds to step S892.

  50 and 51, when a small hit is suddenly generated after suddenly probable big hit has occurred, the game may shift to a high probability stage after the small hit game ends. The ratio of shifting to the high-accuracy stage can be changed according to.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game control means (specifically, the game control microcomputer 560) is controlled to the small hit game state, and then the first table, the second table, or the second table. After the three tables are used and the game is controlled in the game with a big hit, the first table is used at a high rate, and the production control means (specifically, the production control microcomputer 100) controls the game in the big game with the big hit. After the first table, the first common effect (for example, stage 1 effect) is executed in the state where the first table is used, and the second common effect (for example, in the state where the second table or the third table is used). , Stage 2 or stage 3) is executed, and the first common effect is executed at a higher rate than the second common effect after being controlled to the game state with a big hit. In, it can be prevented to reduce the player's expectation during common effect running. In addition, since the production control means ends the common production when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after starting the common production, the common production is not continued for a long time, and the player is You can also avoid getting bored.

  In the above embodiment, after the transition to stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3, the predetermined number of identification information (for example, 20 times for stage 1, 15 times for stage 2, 10 times for stage 3). When the variable display (fluctuation) is executed, the effect mode shifts to the normal stage, but the game control means and the effect control means determine whether or not to shift to the normal stage by lottery every time the variable display is executed. You may make it do.

  In the above embodiment, both the game control means and the effect control means count the number of variable display times (the number of fluctuations) after moving to the stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3, but only the game control means When the count value of the variable display is counted and the count value reaches a predetermined number, the game control means may transmit an effect control command capable of specifying the transition to the normal stage to the effect control means.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control means uses the first table at a high rate after being controlled to the sudden hit game state, but is different from the configuration of the first table, but can be regarded as substantially the same configuration. A similar table may be used at a high rate. For example, although the selection ratio and reach occurrence rate of a specific variation pattern (super reach and special variation) differ in the similar table, even if the variation pattern is selected from the first table, the variation pattern is selected from the similar table for the player. Even so, the table is different from the first table to such an extent that the selection ratio of the variation pattern is the same.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a small hit occurs, a common effect (effect of any effect mode (stage)) is executed, but as a modification 1, the effect control CPU 101 changes the stage. After performing the effect for notifying that the stage is changed, the effect of the stage after the change (after transition) may be started.

  In the case of such a configuration, when executing the processing of steps S908, S918, S928 shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, it is determined whether or not the stage before the change and the stage after the change are the same, If they are not the same, an effect for notifying that the stage is changed is executed. If they are the same, the effect for notifying that the stage is changed is not executed.

  By performing such control, the execution ratio of the effect for notifying that the stage is changed changes according to the game history (specifically, the effect mode before that time). . That is, when the stage before the change and the stage after the change are not the same, the performance is executed at a rate of 100%, and when the stage before the change and the stage after the change are the same, the execution rate is 0%. It is. In addition, when the stage before change and the stage after change are not the same, the CPU 101 for effect control may execute the effect at a high rate, not 100%.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there is one kind of sudden hit big hit, but there may be another kind of hit big hit. When there are multiple types of rush hits (for example, rush hits A, rush hits B, and rush hits C), for example, the ratio is selected at a high rate at which the first table is used when the stage 1 is used. Then, when the stage shifts to the stage 2 and the second table is used, the sudden hit big hit B is selected at a medium ratio, and when the stage goes to the stage 3 and the third table is used, the sudden hit big hit A that is to be used is Configured to be selected at a low rate. Then, the small hit A at which the third table is to be used while moving to the stage 3 is selected at a high rate, and the small hit B at which the second table is to be used while moving to the stage 2 is moderate. And the small table C is selected at a low rate at which the first table is to be used while moving to the stage 1.

  Even in such a configuration, it is difficult for a player to predict the gaming state (whether or not it is a probable change state) based on the stage, but the game's interest is to predict the gaming state based on the stage. Can be provided to the player.

  In the above embodiment, the latent state (latent mode) is terminated when a variable display (variation) is executed a predetermined number of times after the sudden probability variation big hit game is terminated (step S931 in FIG. 51, In addition, the latent state may be continued until the next big hit occurs after the sudden big odd hit has occurred (see steps S868 and S869 in FIG. 48). In that case, as an example, after a sudden probability change big hit, when a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), the stage may be shifted to the high accuracy stage.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly changes the variation pattern determination table to be used according to the type of small hit (first table, Instead of switching to the second table or the third table), the variation pattern determination table that is used after suddenly probable big hit may be used continuously.

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

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but is scored in response to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

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 (2)

It is possible for a predetermined game to be played using a game medium, and it is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on a variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state,
A variable winning ball apparatus that can be changed to a state in which a game medium can easily enter in the specific gaming state;
Variable display mode determination means for determining a variable display mode of identification information using first data that can specify a variable display mode, or second data having a setting ratio of specific variable display different from the first data;
Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to a special gaming state in which the display result of the identification information is likely to be the specific display result as compared with the normal gaming state;
A common performance executing means for executing a common performance between the normal gaming state and the special gaming state;
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state in which the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled a specific number of times so that a game medium can easily enter the first period, and a variable winning ball apparatus in which the variable winning ball apparatus is shorter than the first period. A second specific game state that is controlled to be in a state in which a game medium easily enters a predetermined number of times less than two periods or the specific number of times, and the variable winning ball apparatus is likely to enter the game medium in the second period or the predetermined number of times. And a third specific gaming state controlled by the state,
The gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the special gaming state when the second specific gaming state ends, and does not change the gaming state when the third specific gaming state ends,
Wherein the variable display mode decision unit, after the third specific game state is completed, using the first data or the second data, after the second specific game state is completed, the first data Use at a higher rate than the second data ,
The common effect execution means includes
After the third specific gaming state is ended , the variable display mode determination unit executes the first common effect in a state where the first data is used, and the variable display mode determination unit stores the second data. In a state where the first common effect is being used, a second common effect that is different from the first common effect is executed, and after the second specific gaming state is ended , the first common effect is more than the second common effect. Run at a high rate,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the common effect is ended when variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the common effect is started. A holding storage means for storing numerical data for determining a display result of variable display when a variable display execution condition is satisfied;
Before the variable display start condition based on the fulfillment of the execution condition is established, the display result of the variable display that is started based on the fulfillment of the execution condition is obtained based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage means. Determination means for determining;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a notice effect for notifying the display result of the variable display based on the establishment of the execution condition is executed in the variable display executed before the variable display based on the establishment of the execution condition. Notice directing means to perform,
When numerical data corresponding to the control to the third specific gaming state is stored in the holding storage means, a notice effect restricting means for restricting execution of the notice effect by the notice effect means is provided.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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