JP5836111B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention can be performed Yu technique relates to a gaming machine to control the advantageous specific game state for the player based on the establishment of a particular condition.

  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 number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state has a right to be in an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit game state), for example, a state of a special variable prize-winning device, or a state advantageous for a player. A state in which a predetermined game value such as a state or a state in which a condition for giving out premium game media is easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the game medium is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, it is possible to control to a specific state related to a specific game state (for example, a state with or without a ball during a big hit game, a probability change state or a time-short state controlled after a big hit game), Some are configured to be able to notify that a specific state is entered during a specific gaming state. For example, in Patent Document 1, before starting the specific gaming state, it is made impossible to recognize whether or not the state is controlled to the specific state (probability variation state in Patent Document 1). Document 1 describes that a probability change promotion effect) is executed to notify that control is performed in a specific state.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2007-54517 (paragraph 0286-0304, FIGS. 38-43)

  In a gaming machine capable of performing a notification effect as described in Patent Document 1, an effect is also produced when power supply to a gaming machine is started after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the performance. It is desirable to be able to recover in the executed state. In order to be able to restore the production before the occurrence of the power failure, it may be possible to provide backup storage means on the production control means side, but this is expensive. Therefore, the game control means side is configured to have backup storage means only, and the effect control means side is configured to execute the common effect at the time of power recovery and to immediately start the effect at the time of power recovery. Conceivable. However, if a common effect was performed uniformly at the time of power recovery, for example, if a notification effect was performed before the occurrence of a power failure, notification of a specific state before the power failure occurred and at the time of power recovery There is a possibility that alignment may not be achieved, which may cause distrust to the player.

  Therefore, the present invention can appropriately notify the specific state when the power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and gives the player distrust. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be prevented.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of playing a game, and a specific gaming state (for example, advantageous for a player based on the establishment of a specific condition (for example, that a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed) (for example, A game machine controlled to a big hit game state), a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a microcomputer 560 for game control), and an effect for controlling the execution of the effect based on a command from the game control means Control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100), and the game control means is a backup storage means (for example, a backup RAM) that can retain the stored contents for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. A certain RAM 55) and a specific state (for example, the opening time of the big prize opening is long as 30 seconds, and the round in which a game ball can be expected to continue is continued. State control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that controls to any one of a plurality of types of specific states having different degrees of advantage as the appearance round continues) In 560, after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the release time timer is set to 30 seconds in step S1405 and the steps S1406, S1454 to S1456 are executed, and the step S167 is executed. When a power supply is started, a recovery time command output means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that outputs a recovery time command (for example, a power failure recovery designation command) based on the storage contents stored in the backup storage means Part for executing steps S43 and S44 in FIG. The state is composed of a plurality of rounds (for example, each of the normal jackpot, the probability variation jackpots A to F, and the sudden probability variation jackpot is composed of 16 rounds in terms of internal control as shown in FIGS. 9 to 12). The effect control means is a notification effect for notifying which type of specific state is controlled during the round in the specific game state (for example, a continuation suggestion effect, a continuation success effect, a continuation failure effect, a probability change suggestion effect, a probability change). Specific state notifying means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, steps S3912, S3913, S3915, S3917, S3920, S3923) for executing a success effect, a probability change failure effect, a continuation failure confirmation effect, a resurrection effect, and a continuation confirmation effect. S3924, S3926, S3928, S3931, S3934, S3936, S3938 followed by S 2903 execution portion) and an effect at the time of recovery based on the command at the time of recovery (for example, an effect during the round or an effect after the round if there was a big hit game when a power failure occurred) For example, the recovery command output means stops the power supply to the gaming machine during the specific gaming state, and then supplies power to the gaming machine. Specific information (for example, jackpot) that can specify whether the notification effect is to be executed in the round when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped or in the specific gaming state as a recovery command when the supply is started A command including the type and the round at the time of power failure (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a power failure) Sometimes in the case was in the big hit game round, sending the power is restored 1 specified command - the power is restored 7 designation command and a round of the event of a power failure occurs when the jackpot type. See FIG. ), Recovery time demonstration execution unit receives the recovery time command, based on the identification information included in the recovery time of the command to execute an effect immediately corresponding as director during recovery (e.g., effect control CPU101, the step In S3911, S3916, S3919, S3922, S3927, S3930, S3933, S3935, and S3937, based on the big hit type specified by the power failure recovery designation command and the round at the time of power failure occurrence, continuous suggestion effect, continuous success effect, continuous failure It is specified whether or not it was a production, a probable change suggestion, a probable success production, a probabilistic failure production, a continuation failure confirmation production, a revival production, and a continuation production production. , S3928, S3931 S3934, S3936, executes S2903 after S3938) be characterized. With such a configuration, it is only necessary to provide backup storage means on the game control means side, and when the power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the specific state is appropriately notified. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust.
Further, it may be configured to include a predetermining unit that determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state and a type of the specific gaming state, and an effect determining unit that determines an effect based on the determination of the predetermining unit. Good.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific state notifying means can select and execute any one of a plurality of kinds of effects as a notification effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can perform step S3912). In step S3915, step S2903 is executed after step S3915 is determined, and step S2903 is executed after step S3917 in accordance with the type of continuation suggestion effect executed in the previous round. By executing any one of the continuation success effects A to C and executing step S2903 after step S3920 according to the type of the continuation suggestion effect executed in the previous round, Any one of them is executed, and any of the probable change suggestion effects A to C is determined in step S3923, and step S3926 is determined. Step S2903 is executed later, and step S2903 is executed after step S3928 according to the type of the probability change suggestion executed in the previous round, so that one of probability change success effects A to C is executed. By executing step S2903 after step S3931 according to the type of probability variation suggestion effect executed in the previous round, one of probability variation failure effects A to C is performed), and the restoration time effect execution means is a specific state notification Regardless of which kind of effect was executed as a notification effect before the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped by the means, a common effect is executed as an effect at the time of restoration (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100 is the step after steps S6404, S6406, S6408, S6410, S6412, and S6414. By executing the step S2903, the continuation suggestion effect A, the continuation success effect A, the continuation failure effect A, the probability change suggestion effect A, the probability change success effect A, and the probability change failure effect A are executed). Also good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the effect at the time of restoration by sharing the effect.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the effect control means executes a notice effect (e.g., a notice effect during a big hit) for notifying that a specific state with a high degree of advantage is controlled when the notification effect is executed. Notice effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, a part that determines the execution and type of the jackpot notice effect in steps S3914 and S3925, and executes step S2903 after steps S3915 and S3926), and the gaming machine When the power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the game machine is stopped, the notice effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the notice effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is a big hit in steps S6401 to S664). The process of determining the middle notice effect is not performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load for executing the effect at the time of restoration by restricting the notice effect.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the effect control means determines whether the round (for example, the big hit based on the probability variation big hit A) after the notification effect in the specific gaming state is executed based on the recovery time command. When it is specified that the game is a round 16) after the execution of the game's probability change success effect, the specific effect execution means (for example, the effect) for executing the specific effect (for example, the probability change notification effect) according to the advantage of the specific state The control microcomputer 100 may include a portion that executes step S2903 after step S6416). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust by notifying the appropriate specific state when the power is restored.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to means 4, each can be identified by variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol) and displaying the display result. This is a gaming machine that performs a derivation display and controls a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) when a specific condition is established when a predetermined display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result. The game control means outputs a variable display start command output means (for example, for game control) that outputs a variable display start command (for example, a display result designation command) including specific information when variable display of identification information is started. And a step of executing steps S103, S105, S106, S108, and S109 in the microcomputer 560) and the specific information when starting the specific gaming state. Specific game start time command output means (for example, a part for executing step S133 in the game control microcomputer 560) that outputs a specific game start time command (for example, jackpot start designation command) including In the variable display of the identification information, the variable display notice effect executing means (for example, the effect) for executing the variable display notice effect (for example, the changing notice effect) for notifying the advantage in the case of being controlled to the specific gaming state. In the control microcomputer 100, after determining the changing notice effect in step S8003, a portion for executing steps S8004, S8006, and S8105), and specific information included in the variable display start command and the specific game start command Compare and match the rounds that execute the notification effect during the specific gaming state Execution round determining means (for example, the portion of step S623 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and special effect executing means for executing a special effect when it is determined that the round for executing the notification effect does not match ( For example, the production control microcomputer 100 may include a portion that executes step S2903 after executing steps S1909 and S3910 when Y is determined in steps S1908 and S3909. According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that an appropriate specific state is not notified in the notification effect.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. 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 for demonstrating the correspondence of EXT data and a display result in a display result designation | designated command, a jackpot start designation command, and a jackpot end designation command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 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 the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is 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 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 production control process processing. 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 specific example of the notice notification effect determination table during a change for determining the presence or absence and effect aspect of a notice effect in change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. 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 display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the continuation suggestion effect selection table for determining the kind of continuation suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notification effect determination table during a big hit for determining the presence or absence and type of the big hit announcement effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the probability variation suggestion effect selection table for determining the kind of probability variation suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the production which inquires whether the round performed during a big hit game continues or whether it becomes a probable change state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the production which inquires whether the round performed during a big hit game continues or whether it becomes a probable change state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the effect at the time of recovering to the effect during the big hit game at the time of a power failure, when the power supply to a game machine is restored after the power failure occurs during the big hit game.

  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.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game and battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game and battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit), and multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds If the control is possible, the display color may be varied according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game. Also, as in this embodiment, even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), so When there is a big hit that can not be expected to win a game ball and a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening is long (for example, 30 seconds) per round The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit), and multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds If the control is possible, the display color may be varied according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game. Also, as in this embodiment, even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), so When there is a big hit that can not be expected to win a game ball and a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening is long (for example, 30 seconds) per round The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the 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 are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one 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 passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 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.

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

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

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. 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. 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 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. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit up and displayed when a game ball wins during a lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  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.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  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 hit 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. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being 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). In addition, it is easier to win a start 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). You may make it move to a base state.

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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.

  In this embodiment, the RAM 55 as a backup RAM has at least a special symbol display result (big hit or small hit as data corresponding to the control state of the game control means, in addition to the special symbol process flag and the probability variation flag. Whether or not, determination result of jackpot type) and the value of the round number counter are stored. As will be described later, when the power failure recovery process is performed after a power failure occurs during the big hit game, the backed-up special symbol display result and the round number specified by the value of the round number counter are calculated. A power failure recovery designation command is transmitted (see steps S43 and S44 described later).

  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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides 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.

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

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 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 of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  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).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  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 current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

  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, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing 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, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. 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 may be 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, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process 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. 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 parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, special symbol display result, round number counter, etc.), and output status of the output port. Area (output port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 generates a power failure recovery designation command based on the stored contents backed up in the RAM 55 (backup RAM) (step S43). In this case, for example, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a big hit game was played when a power failure occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 (specifically, the value of the special process flag is a big hit game) Whether or not it is a value of 5 to 6). When the big hit game is being played, a power failure recovery designation command including the display result of the special symbol backed up in the RAM 55 and the number of rounds specified by the value of the round number counter is generated. In addition, if the game is not a big hit game, a power failure recovery designation command that can specify that the other game state (in the case of symbol variation display, small hit game, or demo display) at the time of a power failure occurs is generated. . Next, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command when the generated power supply is recovered (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial 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 of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), so as to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically during a period when interrupts are permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch process: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the big winning opening and performing an abnormal winning notification (step S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). 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 addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: Output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S35).

  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 S36). 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 an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is the short time state, the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the short time state is set in the output buffer. When the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do it.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) 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. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

  In this embodiment, when the big 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. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) (In some cases, the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is suddenly stopped without being reached.)

  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. .

  Here, although the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is the same as that of the big hit, the small hit is a per one opening time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening per second is 16 times). . When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is that the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is allowed to be the same as the number of other big wins in the big hit gaming state, but the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening for one second is (16 times) is a big hit, and is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state (that is, by doing so, as if the player suddenly became a probable change state) To show) In other words, 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 1-second opening of the big prize opening is performed 16 times, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so the player is in a high probability state (probable change). State) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden probability change big hit or small hit, only the opening time per time is shortened, and the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is usually the same as the big hit or probability change big hit. Although shown, the number of times the special winning opening is opened may be smaller than that of the big hit. For example, in the case of suddenly changing big hit or small hit, control may be made so that the big winning opening is opened only twice. Also, for example, in the case of sudden odds or big hits, the opening time of the big prize opening is usually the same as that of the big winnings or the probability variable big hit, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is reduced (for example, twice). May be. In this way, when suddenly probable big hits or small wins, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is reduced or the opening time of the big prize opening per time is shortened as compared with the normal big hit or the probable big hit. By doing so, it is sufficient that the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is smaller than at least the normal big win or the probable big hit.

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

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

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

  In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 7B 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. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  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 a big hit (a normal big hit, a probable big hit A to F, which will be described later, and a sudden probable big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, 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. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Of these, FIG. 8 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 8B 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 variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ To determine one of “Probable variation big hit A”, “Probable variation big hit B”, “Probable variation big hit C”, “Probable variation big hit D”, “Probable variation big hit E”, “Probability variation big hit F”, or “Suddenly probable big hit F” It is a table to be referenced. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a total of 10 determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (100). On the other hand, in the jackpot type determination table 131b, five judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability change big hit” (5/100). Explain the case where the probability is suddenly determined to be a big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. In other words, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the second starting prize opening 14 and the second special symbol variation display is executed, the first special symbol is given to the first starting prize opening 13 by starting. The game value is high compared to the case where the fluctuation display is executed (in this example, the opening time of the big winning opening per time is 30 seconds and includes a long round and high euphoria). The ratio determined to be “˜F” or “ordinary big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the opening time of the big prize opening per time is 30 seconds as the first specific gaming state that gives a predetermined amount of gaming value. Big wins including long rounds (probable big hits A to F or normal big hits) and the second specified gaming state that gives a smaller amount of gaming value than the gaming value are all 1 second of opening time of the big winning opening per time However, the method of making the game value different for a specific gaming state is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is reduced as the game value is determined. Also good. In addition, for example, the second specific gaming state may be determined in which the number of times of opening of the big winning opening during the big hit is reduced as the gaming value compared to the first specific gaming state (for example, the first specific gaming state) In the case of (2), the grand prize opening is opened 16 times, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, the grand prize opening is opened only twice). In addition, for example, even if the same 16 rounds of big hit, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening several times per round, and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening only once per round And the game value of the second specific gaming state may be lowered by substantially reducing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. As described above, the game balls are less likely to win the prize winning opening by reducing the number of times the opening of the prize winning opening or shortening the opening time compared to the first specific gaming state. It is sufficient that a specific gaming state is provided.

  In addition, for example, when a certain game state (big hit game state) is controlled to be changed to a probability change state or a time-short state, and then the probability change state or the time-short state is ended when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the probability change You may make it provide the 1st specific game state and the 2nd specific game state which varied the frequency | count of execution of the variable display in which a state and a time-short state are continued. In this case, for example, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the probability changing state or the short time state is continued until the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and in the case of the second specific gaming state, the variable display is displayed. When the number of times (for example, 20 times) is less than that in the first specific game state, the probability variation state or the short time state may be ended so that the game value becomes lower than that in the first specific game state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the types of jackpots are “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B”, “probability variation jackpot C”, “probability variation jackpot”. D ”,“ probability big hit E ”,“ probability big hit F ”and“ sudden probability big hit ”. In this embodiment, “probability variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B”, “probability variation jackpot C”, “probability variation jackpot D”, “probability variation jackpot E”, and “probability variation jackpot E” are comprehensively expressed. It is also simply called “probable big hit”.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 16-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the probable change state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the positive change big win state is entered). At the same time, the state is shifted to the time-saving state (see steps S167 and S168 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In this embodiment, “probable variation big hit A”, “probable variation big hit B”, “probable variation big hit C”, “probable variation big hit D”, “probable variation big hit E” and “probable variation big hit F”. There are four types, each of which has a different opening pattern for the special winning opening. The opening pattern for each jackpot type will be described later.

  Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 16-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished, but is shifted only to the short-time state (see step S169 described later). . Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state is maintained until the execution of the variable symbol display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S141 to S144 described later). In this embodiment, even if a big hit occurs after the transition to the time reduction state and before the execution of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is finished, the time reduction state ends (see step S132 described later).

  “Suddenly promising big hit” is a big hit with a short opening time of 1 second, although the number of times of opening the big prize opening is the same as 16 times compared to “probable big hit” and “normal big hit”. Then, after the jackpot game is over, the state is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state) and to the time-short state (see steps S167 and S168 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big prize opening is opened 16 times per second, which is the same as the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit”. Control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening 16 times, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained (described later). Steps S145 to S149). By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, and are “normal big hit”, “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, “probable big hit D”. ”,“ Probability variation big hit E ”,“ Probability variation big hit F ”, and“ Sudden probability variation big hit ”are set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit and the small hit for each big hit type will be described. 9-12 is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a special winning opening. In this embodiment, when controlled to the jackpot game state, the number of rounds in the internal control during the jackpot game is constant at 16 rounds regardless of the jackpot type. However, in this embodiment, the opening time of the big winning opening for each round differs depending on whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit A to F, or a sudden probable big hit. However, by performing control that is released only for a very short time (in this example, 1 second) (hereinafter also referred to as high-speed release control), the apparent number of rounds appears to differ depending on the type of jackpot.

  First, with reference to FIG. 9 (1), the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the normal jackpot will be described. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit, after controlling the big prize opening for 30 seconds per round, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed for one second (however, 1 second when the big prize opening is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating 16 rounds of such an opening mode, as shown in FIG. 9 (1), the operation of controlling the grand prize opening to the open state for 30 seconds and then controlling to the closed state for 1 second is performed. Repeated continuously. For this reason, in this embodiment, when a big hit is normally made, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 30 seconds, and the opening operation that can sufficiently expect the winning of the game ball is executed 16 times in succession. The number of rounds coincides with the number of rounds in internal control of 16 times.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a probable big hit, the apparent number of rounds is 4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds or 16 rounds depending on any of probable big hits A to F. One of the big hit gaming state. For this reason, an effect is presented that determines whether the round continues over a plurality of rounds before round 5, round 9, and round 13. In this embodiment, a continuation suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the round will continue in round 3, round 7, and round 11 (for example, an effect in which an ally and an enemy character start a battle) is started. When the apparent round continues, a continuation success effect (for example, an effect in which an ally character wins the battle) indicates that the round will continue in the next round 4, round 8, or round 12. When it is executed and the apparent round ends, a continuation failure effect indicating that the round does not continue in the next round 4, round 8, or round 12 (for example, an effect such that the ally character loses to the battle) ). In the case of a big jackpot, since the apparent round continues for 16 rounds, as shown in FIG. 9 (1), the continuation suggestion effects are started in round 3, round 7 and round 11, respectively. Successful effects are executed in round 8 and round 12, respectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when the apparent round continues for 16 rounds, the game is controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game based on the probability change big hit A is finished, and based on the normal big hit. In some cases, the game is controlled in a short time after the big hit game is finished. Therefore, when the apparent round continues for 16 rounds, an effect is given to determine whether or not the game is in a probable state over a plurality of rounds before the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, a probability change suggesting effect (for example, an effect in which an ally and an enemy character start a battle) that suggests whether or not it will be in a probability change state in round 14 is started, and a probability change state is entered. Is executed in the next round 15, the probability change success effect (for example, an effect in which the ally character wins the battle) is executed and the probability change state is not achieved (that is, the time is shortened). In the case), a probability change failure effect (for example, an effect in which an ally character is defeated in a battle) is executed indicating that the probability change state is not reached in the next round 15. Accordingly, since the probability change state is not normally obtained in the case of big hit, the probability change suggestion effect is started in round 14 and the probability change failure effect is executed in the next round 15, as shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9 (2), the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the probability variation big hit A will be described. In this embodiment, when the big win gaming state based on the probability big hit A is controlled, as in the case of the normal big hit, after the big winning opening is controlled to be open for 30 seconds per round, It is controlled to be in a closed state (however, 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating 16 rounds of such an opening mode, as shown in FIG. 9 (2), the winning prize opening is controlled to be open for 30 seconds and then closed for 1 second, as in the case of a normal big hit. The operation of controlling to the state is repeated 16 times continuously. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability big hit A is reached, as in the case of the normal big hit, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 30 seconds, and the opening operation that can sufficiently expect the winning of the game ball is 16 The number of rounds is executed continuously, and the apparent number of rounds matches the number of rounds in internal control.

  In the case of a probable big hit A, since the apparent round continues for 16 rounds, as shown in FIG. 9 (2), the continuation suggesting effects are started in round 3, round 7 and round 11, respectively. Successful success effects are executed in round 4, round 8, and round 12, respectively. In the case of a probable big hit A, the probable state is reached after the big hit game ends, so the probable change suggestion effect is started in round 14 and the probable success effect is executed in the next round 15, as shown in FIG. 9 (2). Is done.

  Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the probability variation big hit B will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit B, first, in round 1 to round 12, after the big winning opening is controlled to be open for 30 seconds per round, It is controlled to be closed for 2 seconds (however, 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Also, in rounds 13 to 16, after the grand prize opening is controlled to be open for 1 second per round, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed for 1 second (however, the 1 year in which the big prize opening is closed) Is an interval period), the big winning opening is controlled to be opened at high speed. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit B is reached, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 30 seconds, and after the opening operation that can sufficiently expect the winning of the game ball is executed continuously 12 times. The high-speed release control in which the winning of the game ball is not expected so much is executed four times in succession, and the number of rounds in the internal control is 16 rounds, but the number of apparent rounds is 12 rounds.

  Further, in the case of the probable big hit B, since the apparent round continues for 12 rounds, as shown in FIG. 10 (1), the continuation suggesting effects are started in the round 3 and the round 7, respectively, and the next round 4 and Successful effects are executed in round 8 respectively. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (1), the continuation suggestion effect is started in round 11 and the continuation failure effect is executed in the next round 12. In addition, in the case of the probable big hit B, the apparent round ends with 12 rounds, so that the apparent round may not continue in rounds 13 to 16 as shown in FIG. 10 (1). A continuation failure finalizing effect for informing that it has been determined is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10 (2), the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the probability variation big hit C will be described. In this embodiment, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit C, first, in round 1 to round 8, after the big winning opening is controlled to be open for 30 seconds per round, It is controlled to be closed for 2 seconds (however, 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Also, in round 9 to round 16, after the grand prize opening is controlled to be opened for 1 second per round, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed for 1 second (however, the 1 second in which the big prize opening is closed) Is an interval period), the big winning opening is controlled to be opened at high speed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability big hit C is reached, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 30 seconds, and after the opening operation that can sufficiently expect the winning of the game ball is executed continuously 8 times. The high-speed release control in which the winning of the game ball is not expected so much is executed continuously 8 times, and the number of rounds in the internal control is 16 rounds, but the number of apparent rounds is 8 rounds.

  In addition, in the case of the probable big hit C, since the apparent round continues for 8 rounds, as shown in FIG. Executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (2), the continuation suggestion effect is started in round 7, and the continuation failure effect is executed in the next round 8. In addition, in the case of the probable big hit C, the apparent round ends in 8 rounds, and therefore, as shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11 (1), the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the probability variation big hit D will be described. In this embodiment, when the jackpot gaming state based on the probability jackpot D is controlled, first, in rounds 1 to 4, the winning prize mouth is controlled to be open for 30 seconds per round, and then the winning prize mouth is 1 It is controlled to be closed for 2 seconds (however, 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Also, in rounds 5 to 16, after the grand prize opening is controlled to be open for 1 second per round, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed for 1 second (however, 1 second when the big prize opening is closed) Is an interval period), the big winning opening is controlled to be opened at high speed. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the probability big hit D is reached, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 30 seconds, and after the opening operation for sufficiently expecting the winning of the game ball is executed four times in succession. The high-speed release control in which the winning of the game ball is not expected so much is executed continuously 12 times, and the number of rounds in the internal control is 16 rounds, but the number of apparent rounds is 4 rounds.

  In addition, in the case of the probable big hit D, the apparent round continues for 4 rounds, so as shown in FIG. Executed. In addition, in the case of the probable big hit D, the apparent round ends in 4 rounds, so the continuation failure finalizing effect is executed in rounds 5 to 16 as shown in FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 11 (2), a description will be given of the opening pattern of the big winning opening in sudden probability change big hit and small hit. In this embodiment, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit, after the big winning opening is controlled to open for one second per round, the big winning opening is controlled to be closed for one second (however, , 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating 16 rounds of such an opening mode, as shown in FIG. 11 (2), the operation of controlling the grand prize opening to the open state for 1 second and then controlling to the closed state for 1 second is performed. Repeated continuously.

  Also, in this embodiment, when controlled to the small hit game state, during the small hit game, the operation of controlling the big prize opening to the open state for 1 second and then to the closed state for 1 second is continued 16 times. (However, unlike the sudden odds jackpot, there is no concept of a round). Therefore, in the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit, as shown in FIG. 11 (2), the high-speed opening control of the big winning opening is performed in the same manner as it is apparently. It is difficult to recognize whether it is.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 (1), the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the probability variation big hit E will be described. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit E, in round 1 to round 4, the big prize opening is controlled to open for 30 seconds per round, and then the big prize opening is closed for one second. (However, 1 second when the special winning opening is closed is an interval period). Further, in rounds 5 to 8, after the grand prize opening is controlled to be opened for 1 second per round, the big prize opening is controlled to be closed for 1 second (however, the 1 second in which the big prize opening is closed) Is an interval period), the big winning opening is controlled to be opened at high speed. Therefore, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit E, the rounds 1 to 8 are controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit D, so that it seems to be a big hit of four rounds in appearance. Then, after making it look like that, in round 9 to round 10, after controlling the prize winning opening for 30 seconds per round, the control for closing the prize winning opening for 1 second is restored.

  Further, in the case of the probable big hit E, the apparent round continues for 4 rounds. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12 (1), the continuation suggestion effect is started in round 3, and the continuation failure effect is generated in the next round 4. Executed. In addition, in the case of the probable big hit E, the apparent round is once ended in 4 rounds, so the continuation failure finalizing effect is executed in rounds 5 to 8 as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (1), in round 9, a notification effect is provided to notify that the apparent round is restored.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 (2), the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the probability variation big hit F will be described. In this embodiment, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit F, as in the case of the normal big hit or the probability variable big hit A, after controlling the big winning opening for 30 seconds per round, The mouth is controlled to be closed for 1 second (however, 1 second during which the winning prize opening is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating the round of such an opening mode 16 times, as shown in FIG. 12 (2), as in the case of the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit A, the big winning opening was controlled to be open for 30 seconds. The operation of controlling the closed state for 1 second later is repeated 16 times in succession. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit F is reached, as in the case of the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit A, the opening time of the big winning opening is as long as 30 seconds, and it is possible to sufficiently expect the winning of the game ball. The opening operation is continuously executed 16 times, and the apparent number of rounds coincides with the number of rounds 16 in the internal control.

  Further, in the case of probability variation big hit F, as shown in FIG. 12 (2), the continuation suggestion effect is started in round 3 and the continuation success effect is executed in the next round 4. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (2), in the next round 5, a continuation finalizing effect indicating that it is determined that the apparent round will continue until the subsequent round 16 is executed. Accordingly, since the apparent round is determined after round 5, as shown in FIG. 12, in the case of the probable big hit F, the continuous suggestion effect is not executed in round 7 or round 11, and round 8 or round At 12, the continuous success effect is not executed.

  Note that the types of jackpots are not limited to those shown in this embodiment, and jackpot types having various opening patterns for the big prize winning openings can be provided. For example, in this embodiment, there are four types of jackpot types of 4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds, or 16 rounds when the number of apparent rounds is only in the case of probability variation jackpots. However, there are various types of jackpot types, such as 4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds, and 16 rounds. You may comprise as follows.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to 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. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the command 8CXX (H), so the command 8CXX (H) is referred to as a display result designation command. In the display result designation command, it is possible to specify whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and the big hit type by the value of EXT data indicated by XX (see FIG. 15).

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth 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 fourth 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. Specifically, the command 9000 (H) is transmitted when the initialization process is executed at the start of power supply to the gaming machine (see steps S10 to S14).

  Commands 91XX (H) to 9900 (H) are production control commands (power failure recovery designation commands) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. Specifically, commands 91XX (H) to 9900 (H) are transmitted when a power failure recovery process is executed at the start of power supply to the gaming machine (see steps S41 to S44).

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 91XX (H) designates that the power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that the round indicated by XX in the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot at the time of the power failure occurs. This is an effect control command (power failure recovery 1 designation command). Whether or not the game is in a big hit game when a power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 6. In addition, whether or not it was a big jackpot at the time of the power outage is specified by the display result of the special symbol backed up in the RAM 55, and how many rounds during the big jackpot game is the value of the round number counter backed up in the RAM 55 Specified by

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 92XX (H) designates that power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that the round indicated by XX in the jackpot game based on the probable big hit A at the time of the power failure occurs. This is an effect control command (power failure recovery 2 designation command). Whether or not the game is in a big hit game when a power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 6. In addition, whether or not it is a probable big hit A at the time of a power failure is specified by the display result of a special symbol backed up in the RAM 55, and how many rounds during the big hit game is determined by the number of round counters backed up in the RAM 55 Specified by value.

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 93XX (H) designates that power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that the round indicated by XX in the jackpot game based on the probable big hit B at the time of the power failure occurs. Effect control command (power failure recovery 3 designation command). Whether or not the game is in a big hit game when a power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 6. In addition, whether or not it is a probable big hit B at the time of a power failure is specified by the display result of a special symbol backed up in the RAM 55. Specified by value.

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 94XX (H) designates that power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that the round indicated by XX in the jackpot game based on the probable big hit C at the time of the power failure occurred. Effect control command (power failure recovery 4 designation command). Whether or not the game is in a big hit game when a power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 6. In addition, whether or not it is a probable big hit C at the time of a power failure is specified by the display result of a special symbol backed up in the RAM 55, and how many rounds during the big hit game is determined by the number of round counters backed up in the RAM 55 Specified by value.

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 95XX (H) designates that the power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that the round indicated by XX during jackpot game based on the probable big hit D at the time of the power failure occurs. Is an effect control command to be performed (power failure recovery 5 designation command). Whether or not the game is in a big hit game when a power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 6. In addition, whether or not it is a probable big hit D at the time of a power failure is specified by the display result of a special symbol backed up in the RAM 55, and how many rounds during the big hit game is determined by the number of round counters backed up in the RAM 55 Specified by value.

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 96XX (H) designates that power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that the round indicated by XX in the jackpot game based on the probable big hit E at the time of the power failure occurs. Is an effect control command (power failure recovery 6 designation command). Whether or not the game is in a big hit game when a power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 6. In addition, whether or not it is a probable big hit E at the time of a power failure is specified by the display result of a special symbol backed up in the RAM 55, and how many rounds during the big hit game is determined by the number of round counters backed up in the RAM 55 Specified by value.

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 97XX (H) designates that power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that the round indicated by XX in the jackpot game based on the probable big hit F at the time of the power failure occurs. This is an effect control command (power failure recovery 7 designation command). Whether or not the game is in a big hit game when a power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 6. In addition, whether or not the probable big hit F at the time of the power failure occurs is specified by the display result of the special symbol backed up in the RAM 55. Identified by value.

  Of the power failure recovery designation commands, command 98XX (H) designates that the power failure restoration processing has been executed, and designates that it was after the round (in the interval) indicated by XX in the jackpot game when the power failure occurred. This is an effect control command (power failure recovery 8 designation command). Whether or not it was after the round in the big hit game when the power failure occurred is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is 5. The number of rounds in the big hit game after the end is specified by the value of the round number counter backed up in the RAM 55 (specifically, it is obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the round number counter). ).

  Of the power failure restoration designation commands, command 9900 (H) designates that the power failure restoration processing has been executed, and at the time of the occurrence of a power failure, a game state other than during a round of big hit game or after a round (for example, change display of symbols) This is an effect control command (power failure recovery 9 designation command) for designating that the game was in the middle, during a customer waiting demonstration display, or during a small hit game. Whether or not the game state is during a round of big hit game or after the round at the time of power failure occurs is specified by whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55 is a value other than 5-6. The

  In this embodiment, as described later, when a power failure occurs during a big hit game, the effect during the big hit game is restored based on the reception of the power failure recovery designation command when the power failure is restored. Specifically, when a power failure recovery 1 designation command to a power failure recovery 7 designation command is received, the effect is restored to the effect during the round of big hit game according to the received command, and a power failure restoration 8 designation command is received. Will be restored to the production after the round of jackpot game. Also, in this embodiment, when a power failure recovery 9 designation command is received, a normal power failure recovery screen is displayed as if the game state was other than during the big hit game round or after the round when the power failure occurred. If the symbols are changing during power outage restoration, the display is restored to the state where the symbols are changing, or if the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed, the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed. It may be restored to the displayed state.

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

  The command A0XX (H) is an effect control command for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). As will be described later, in this embodiment, depending on the value of the EXT data, there may be a small hit start designation command for designating the start of a small hit game. The command A0XX (H) including the start designation command may be expressed as a jackpot start designation command. In this embodiment, it is also possible to specify which jackpot game is to be started based on any jackpot type based on the jackpot start designation command. Specifically, in the jackpot start designation command, the jackpot type can be specified by the value of EXT data indicated by XX (see FIG. 15). The game control microcomputer 560 sends a big hit start designation command (fanfare designation command) for sudden probability change big hit start designation in the case of sudden probability change big hit, but if it is a small hit, the big hit start designation command ( (Fanfare designation command) may not be transmitted.

  The commands A1XX (H) to A7XX (H) are effect control commands (special commands for opening a special prize opening) that indicate a display during the opening of the special prize opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Note that the value indicating the number of rounds in internal control (not the apparent number of rounds) is set in the EXT data and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the special winning opening opening designation command. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize how many rounds in the big hit game are to be started by confirming the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command. For example, if “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data, it can be recognized that round 1 of the big hit game is started, and if “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data. It can be recognized that it is the start of round 7 of the jackpot game.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to specify an effect to be executed during the round of the big hit game based on the command for opening the big prize opening. Specifically, command A2XX (H) among the designation commands during the opening of the special prize opening designates that it is in the number of rounds indicated by XX and designates that the continuous suggestion effect is executed in that round. This is an effect control command to be performed (a command for opening a special prize opening 2 designation command). In addition, the command A3XX (H) among the designation commands during the opening of the special prize opening designates that it is in the round of the number of times indicated by XX and designates execution of the continuous success effect in that round. This is a command (a command for opening a special prize opening 3 designated command). In addition, the command A4XX (H) among the designation commands during the special prize opening opening designates that the round of the number of times indicated by XX is in progress and designates execution of the continuous failure effect in the round. This is a command (4 designated commands during opening of the big prize opening).

  In addition, the command A5XX (H) among the designation commands during the opening of the special prize opening designates that it is in the round of the number of times indicated by XX and designates execution of the probability suggestion effect in that round. This is a command (5 designated commands during opening of the big prize opening). In addition, the command A6XX (H) among the commands indicating that the special winning opening is open, specifies that the round of the number of times indicated by XX is in progress, and specifies the execution of the probability variation success effect in that round. This is a command (6 designated commands during opening of the big prize opening). In addition, the command A7XX (H) among the commands indicating that the special winning opening is open, specifies that the round of the number of times indicated by XX is in progress, and specifies that the probability variation failure effect is executed in that round. This is a command (a command for opening a special prize opening 7 designation command).

  In addition, the command A8XX (H) among the designation commands during the special prize opening opening designates that the round of the number of times indicated by XX is in progress and designates that the continuation failure finalizing effect is executed in the round. This is a control command (8 designation command during opening of special winning opening). In addition, the command A9XX (H) among the commands for specifying the opening of the special prize opening specifies that the round is the number of times indicated by XX and specifies that the revival effect is executed in that round. (9 designated commands during opening of the big prize opening). In addition, the command AAXX (H) among the designation commands during the special prize opening opening designates that it is in the round of the number of times indicated by XX and designates that the continuation confirmed effect is executed in that round. This is a command (10 designated commands during opening of the big prize opening).

  Further, among the special winning opening opening designation commands, the command A1XX (H) designates that the round of the number of times indicated by XX is being performed, and designates that a normal in-round effect is to be executed in that round. This is an effect control command (one designated command during opening of the big prize opening).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, at the start of each round of the jackpot game, an effect to be executed is specified based on the designated command for opening the big prize opening, and the continuation suggestion effect, the continuation success effect, and the continuation failure in that round are specified. An effect, a probability change suggestion effect, a probability change success effect, a probability change failure effect, a continuation failure confirmation effect, a resurrection effect, and a continuation confirmation effect are executed.

  ABXX (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. Note that the value indicating the number of rounds in internal control (not the apparent number of rounds) is set in the EXT data and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the designation command after the special winning opening is opened. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize how many rounds in the big hit game are to end by confirming the EXT data of the designation command after the big winning opening is opened. For example, if “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data, it can be recognized that the round 1 of the big hit game is completed, and if “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data. , It can be recognized that the end of round 7 of the jackpot game.

  The command ACXX (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command) for displaying a jackpot end screen, that is, for ending the jackpot game. As will be described later, in this embodiment, depending on the value of the EXT data, there may be a small hitting end designation command for designating the end of the small hitting game. The command ACXX (H) including the end designation command may be expressed as a jackpot end designation command. In this embodiment, it is also possible to specify which jackpot game based on which jackpot type is to be terminated based on the jackpot end designation command. Specifically, in the jackpot end designation command, the jackpot type can be specified by the value of EXT data indicated by XX (see FIG. 15). The game control microcomputer 560 sends a jackpot end designation command (ending designation command) for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden chance big hit, but if it is a small hit, the jackpot end designation command ( An ending designation command may not be transmitted.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is in the probability change state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which an effect control command indicating that the number of reserved memories is increased or decreased is transmitted for each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may make it transmit the production control command which designates itself. In this case, for example, an effect control command for designating which one of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14 has been won is transmitted, and the reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is designated as the first. You may make it transmit a common production | presentation control command by 1 reserved memory number and 2nd reserved memory number.

  Further, for example, separate presentation control commands (holding memory number designation commands) may be transmitted when the first holding memory number is designated and when the second holding memory number is designated. In this case, for example, as a reserved memory number designation command, a value that can specify the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number as MODE data (for example, “C0 (H) when designating the first reserved memory number) ”And“ C1 (H) ”in the case of designating the second reserved memory number), an effect control command in which the value of the reserved memory number is set as EXT data may be transmitted.

  Also, for example, if the same first reserved memory number is specified, an effect control command specifying the addition or subtraction of the first reserved memory number is transmitted by making the MODE data common and different EXT data. You may do it. For example, when the common MODE data “C0 (H)” is used and the subtraction of the first reserved memory number is designated, the command C000 (H) is transmitted, and the addition of the first reserved memory number is designated. The command C001 (H) may be transmitted. Further, when specifying the second reserved memory number, the MODE data is made different, and when specifying the subtraction of the second reserved memory number, the command C100 (H) is transmitted, and the second reserved memory number is determined. When adding is designated, the command C101 (H) may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between the EXT data and the display result in the display result designation command, the jackpot start designation command, and the jackpot end designation command. As shown in FIG. 15, in the display result designation command, when the value of 00 (H) to 09 (H) is set in the EXT data, and the EXT data is 00 (H), the display result is out of order. When the EXT data is 01 (H), it indicates that the display result is normally a big hit, and when the EXT data is 02 (H), the display result is a probable big hit A, When the EXT data is 03 (H), it indicates that the display result is a probability variation big hit B, and when the EXT data is 04 (H), the display result is a probability variation big hit C, and the EXT data 05 (H) indicates that the display result is a probability variation big hit D, and when the EXT data is 06 (H), the display result indicates a probability variation big hit E, and the EXT data is 07. When (H) Indicates that the display result is a probable big hit F. When the EXT data is 08 (H), the display result suddenly shows a probable big hit, and when the EXT data is 09 (H). Indicates that the display result is a small hit.

  In the following, the display result specifying command for specifying an outage is also referred to as a display result 0 specifying command, the display result specifying command for specifying a normal jackpot is also referred to as a display result 1 specifying command, and a display result specifying command for specifying a probable jackpot A is a display result. Also called 2 specification command, display result specification command for specifying probability variation jackpot B is also called display result 3 specification command, display result specification command for specifying probability variation jackpot C is also called display result 4 specification command, and probability variation jackpot D is specified. The display result designation command is also called the display result 5 designation command, the display result designation command for designating the probability variation jackpot E is also called the display result 6 designation command, and the display result designation command for designating the probability variation jackpot F is also called the display result 7 designation command. , Display result specification command to specify sudden probability change big hit, display result 8 specification Also called command, also referred to as a display result specified command the display result 9 designation command to specify the Koatari.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command have values of 01 (H) to 09 (H) set in the EXT data, and the EXT data is 01 (H). Usually indicates the start or end of the big hit game based on the big hit, when the EXT data is 02 (H), it indicates the start or end of the big hit game based on the probable big hit A, and when the EXT data is 03 (H) Indicates the start or end of the big hit game based on the probable big hit B. When the EXT data is 04 (H), it indicates the start or end of the big hit game based on the probable big hit C, and the EXT data is 05 (H). In this case, it indicates the start or end of the big hit game based on the probable big hit D. If the EXT data is 06 (H), the big hit based on the probable big hit E Indicates the start or end of the trick. When the EXT data is 07 (H), it indicates the start or end of the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit F. When the EXT data is 08 (H), the probability sudden big hit This indicates the start or end of the big hit game. If the EXT data is 09 (H), it indicates the start or end of the small hit game.

  Hereinafter, the jackpot start designation command / special jackpot end designation command for designating the start / end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot will be referred to as the jackpot start 1 designation command / the jackpot end 1 designation command, respectively. The jackpot start specifying command for specifying the end / the jackpot end specifying command is also called the jackpot start 2 specifying command / the jackpot end 2 specifying command, respectively, and the jackpot start specifying command for specifying the start / end of the jackpot game based on the probability variable jackpot B / the jackpot end The specified commands are also called jackpot start 3 specified commands / big hit end 3 specified commands, respectively. The jackpot start specified commands / big hit end specified commands for specifying the start / end of the jackpot game based on the probabilistic jackpot C, the jackpot start specified commands / big hit, respectively. End 4 designation A jackpot start designation command / special jackpot end designation command for designating start / end of jackpot game based on probability variation jackpot D is also referred to as a jackpot start five designation command / jackpot end five designation command, respectively, and a jackpot game based on probability variation jackpot E The jackpot start designation command / special jackpot end designation command for designating the start / end of the jackpot is also called the jackpot start 6 designation command / the jackpot end 6 designation command, respectively, and the jackpot start designation command for designating the start / end of the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot F / The jackpot end designation command is also referred to as the jackpot start 7 designation command / the jackpot end 7 designation command, respectively, and the jackpot start designation command / the jackpot end designation command for designating the start / end of the jackpot game based on the sudden probability change big hit is designated 8 for the jackpot start respectively command/ Also referred to as per the end 8 specified command, a command to specify the start / end of Koatari game each also referred to as a Koatari start specified command / Koatari end specified command.

  In this embodiment, the big hit start 8 designation command and the big hit end 8 designation command indicating sudden sudden change big hit, and the small hit start designation command and the small hit end designation command indicating small hit are different. Although the case of the command is shown, it may be a common command. In other words, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command and a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command indicating a sudden probability change big hit or small hit may be provided.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. 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 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (Steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  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 fourth 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. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 28), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the set contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  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. Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  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. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. 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. 17 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). 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. 18) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process to be described later, A value may be directly extracted from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 18 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. 18, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (step S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S219), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S220). 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. 18) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  19 and 20 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, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  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 S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state background designation command when the time variation flag indicating that the time reduction state is not set and the time reduction state is set. Further, when neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Note that, in this embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each variation. Only when the state changes, a background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. 100 will be transmitted. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are changed There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when 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. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. 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 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8A. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8B.

  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 A "," probable big hit B "," probable big hit C "," probable big hit D "," probable big hit E "," probable big hit F "," suddenly probable big hit F ") are determined as the big hit types (step S73 ). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high. In other words, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the game value is higher than the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Is a long 30 seconds and high euphoria) The ratio of normal jackpot and probable jackpot is high.

  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 the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable jackpot A”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit B”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit C”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit D”, “05” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit E”, “06” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “probable variation big hit F”, “07” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, the data indicating the big hit type is set. "08" is set as the data.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “6”, “7”, “8”, which are jackpot symbols, according to the determination result of the jackpot type ”Or“ 9 ”is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. That is, when “normal big hit” is determined, “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “probable big hit A” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit B” is determined, “4” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit C” is determined, “6” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If “D” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “Probability variable big hit E” is determined, “8” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and “Probable variable big hit F”. If it is determined, “9” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol, and if the big hit type is determined as “suddenly probable big hit”, “1” is determined as the 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.

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

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

  FIG. 21 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 S80). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S81). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S82). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S83). ). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S84). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit, or a sudden probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. The change display is reset when the stop display is stopped and the stop symbol is stopped. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S84), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for deviation for probability variation / time reduction as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S85). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  If the time flag is not set (N in step S84), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S86). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S86), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for normal use as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S87). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more (Y in step S86), the CPU 56 uses the shortening variation pattern as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A type determination table is selected (step S88). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S84 to S88, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected. In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included), the deviation variation pattern type determination table for probability variation / time-shortening is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S89 described later, and when the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation is performed in the process of step S91. A variation pattern of shortening variation is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. .

  In this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation / time reduction used in the time reduction state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening based on the number of reserved storages are different tables is shown. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for variation.

  Even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), a variation display of the shortening variation is performed. It may not be possible. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S84, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. A variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S81, S83, S85, S87 or S88. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S89). In the case where the random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and a deviation variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S89. One of them is selected (step S90). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S90. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S91). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S92). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S93).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S94). 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 S95).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S84 to S88, S89 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 15) of any one of the display result 0 designation to the display result 9 designation according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S101). If not set, the process proceeds to step S107.

  When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is the probable big hit A to F, one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 7 designation command depending on which of the probable big hit A to F Is transmitted (steps S102 and S103). Specifically, the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is confirmed. If “02” is set in the big hit type buffer, the probability variation big hit A is designated. A command is sent. If “03” is set in the big hit type buffer, a display result 3 designation command for specifying the probable big hit B is sent. If “04” is set in the big hit type buffer, the probable big hit C is set. When the display result 4 designation command to be specified is transmitted and “05” is set in the jackpot type buffer, the display result 5 designation command for specifying the probability variation jackpot D is transmitted, and “06” is set in the jackpot type buffer. If so, a display result 6 designation command designating the probability variation jackpot E is transmitted, and if the big hit type buffer is set to “07”, the probability variation jackpot F is designated. To send shows results 7 specified command.

  In addition, when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 8 designation command (steps S104 and S105). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “08”.

  When neither the probability variation big hit A to F nor the sudden probability variation big hit is found (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step SS106).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S101), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S107). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 9 designation command (step S108). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S107), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 0 designation command (Step S109).

  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 S110).

  FIG. 23 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 first checks whether or not a pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S122 described later. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S125). When the variable time timer times out (step S126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). 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 if it is set (step S132). If it is set, the hourly number counter is also reset.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a probable jackpot A, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a big hit start 3 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit C, a big hit start 4 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit D, a big hit start 5 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit E, a big hit start 6 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit F, a big hit start 7 designation command is transmitted. Also, if the type of jackpot is suddenly a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 8 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit A to F or a sudden probable big hit is based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Determined.

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S134). The timer before opening the big winning opening is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is released during the big hit game or the small hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in step S134, the time required from the start of the variable display to the start of the first round (the variable display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the jackpot symbol is displayed). The time before the first round is started until the start of the first round is set as the pre-opening timer. For the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between the rounds (apparatus at the time of performing the interval effect between the rounds on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set as the timer before opening the big prize opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets 1 to the round number counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game (step S136).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time-count counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-short state is 0 (step S141). . If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 (in this case, the time reduction counter is set based on a normal big hit and the time reduction counter is set), the CPU 56 The value is decremented by 1 (step S142). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S144).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S145). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening (step S147). In the case of a small hit game, at the start of the small hit game, in step S147, the time required from the start of the variable display to the start of the small hit game is set in the timer before opening the big prize opening. . Further, during the small hit game, the interval time between each opening of the big winning opening is set in the timer before the big winning opening.

  In this embodiment, as already described, in the case of suddenly probable big hits and small hits, the high-speed opening control of the big prize opening is performed in exactly the same manner (see FIG. 11 (2)). ), Suddenly making it difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of times of opening in the number of times of opening counter (step S148). In this embodiment, 16 times is set in the release number counter in step S148. In the case where the number of rounds is different depending on the type of jackpot, for example, when the sudden probability variation jackpot is configured as a two-round jackpot, two times may be set in the opening number counter in step S148. . 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 S149).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), 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 S150).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S305) executed before each round in the big hit game. In the process for pre-opening the big prize opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the timer before the big prize opening by 1 (step S1401). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S1402), the CPU 56 selects the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the big hit type and the round to be started. Control is performed to set the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command and to transmit it to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1403).

  In step S1403, the production control CPU 101 specifies the jackpot type based on the value of the jackpot type buffer set in step S74, and how many rounds to start based on the value of the current round number counter. Is identified. Then, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the effect to be executed in the starting round based on the identified jackpot type and the round.

  For example, the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the normal jackpot and specifies that it is round 3, round 7 or round 11, or specifies the probable jackpot A and specifies round 3, round 7 or round 11. If it is specified as probability variation big hit B and specified as round 3, round 7 or round 11, if it is specified as probability variation big hit C and specified as round 3 or round 7, it is specified as probability variation big hit D and If it is specified as round 3, if it is specified as probable jackpot E and specified as round 3, if it is specified as probable jackpot F and specified as round 3, it will be suggested in the starting round. It is specified when the production is executed.

  Further, for example, when the production control CPU 101 specifies a normal big hit and specifies round 4, round 8 or round 12, or specifies a probable big hit A and specifies round 4, round 8 or round 12 When specified, it is specified as probable big hit B and when it is specified as round 4 or round 8, when it is specified as probable big hit C and when it is specified as round 4, it is specified as probable big hit F and is round 4. If it is specified, it is specified that the continuous success effect is executed in the starting round. In addition, for example, the production control CPU 101 identifies the probability variation big hit B and identifies the round 12 or identifies the probability variation big hit C and identifies the round 8 and identifies the probability variation big hit D. When it is specified that it is round 4, if it is specified as probable big hit E and it is specified that it is round 4, it is specified that the continuous failure effect is executed in the starting round.

  Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the normal big hit and specifies the round 14 or specifies the probable big hit A and specifies the round 14, the positive change is performed in the starting round. It is specified that the suggestion effect is executed. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the probability change big hit A and specifies the round 15, it specifies that the probability change success effect is executed in the starting round. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the normal big hit and specifies the round 15, it specifies that the probability change failure effect is executed in the starting round.

  Further, for example, when the production control CPU 101 specifies the probability variation big hit B and specifies round 13 to round 16, or specifies the probability variation big hit C and specifies round 9 to round 16, If it is specified as big hit D and round 5 to round 16, if it is specified as probable big hit E and specified as round 5 to round 8, the continuation failure finalizing effect is executed in the starting round Then specify. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the probable big hit E and specifies the round 9, it specifies that the revival effect is executed in the starting round. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies the probability variation big hit F and specifies that it is round 5, it specifies that the continuation effect is executed in the starting round.

  Furthermore, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that it is a combination of the other jackpot type and the round, it specifies that the effect during the normal round is executed.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 selects the special winning opening open designation command corresponding to the specified production, sets the current round number counter value in the EXT data of the selected special winning opening open designation command, Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. For example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the continuation suggestion effect is to be executed, the control for selecting the command for opening the special winning opening 2 and setting the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data and transmitting it is performed. Do. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the effect of continuous success is to be executed, the command for opening the special winning opening 3 is selected, and the value of the current round number counter is set in the EXT data and transmitted. Take control. Further, for example, if the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the continuation failure effect is to be executed, it selects the special winning opening open 4 designation command, sets the value of the current round number counter to EXT data, and transmits it. Take control. Further, for example, if the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the probability suggestion effect is to be executed, the command for opening the special winning opening 5 is selected, and the value of the current round number counter is set in the EXT data and transmitted. Take control. Further, for example, if the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the effect of success in probability change is to be executed, the command for opening the special winning opening 6 is selected, and the value of the current round number counter is set in the EXT data and transmitted. Take control. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the effect change failure effect is to be executed, the command for opening the special prize opening 7 is selected, and the value of the current round number counter is set in the EXT data and transmitted. Take control. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the continuation failure final effect is to be executed, the command for selecting the special winning opening open 8 designation command is selected and the value of the current round number counter is set in the EXT data and transmitted. Control. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the effect for reinstatement is to be executed, the control for selecting the 9 winning command for opening the special winning opening and setting the value of the current round number counter in the EXT data and transmitting it. I do. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the continuation confirmed effect is to be executed, it selects the special winning opening open 10 designation command, sets the value of the current round number counter to EXT data, and transmits it. Take control. Further, for example, if the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the effect during the normal round is to be executed, the command for opening the special winning opening 1 is selected and the value of the current round counter is set in the EXT data. Control to send.

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter (step S1404). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the opening time corresponding to the jackpot type and the starting round to the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step S1405).

  In step S1405, the production control CPU 101 specifies the jackpot type based on the value of the jackpot type buffer set in step S74 and how many rounds to start based on the value of the current round number counter. Is identified. Then, the effect control CPU 101 specifies whether the opening time of the big winning opening in the round is 30 seconds or 1 second based on the specified jackpot type and the round.

  For example, the production control CPU 101 specifies the probability big hit B when it is normally specified as the big hit and specified as rounds 1 to 16, or the probability variable big hit A and specified as rounds 1 to 16. When it is specified that rounds 1 to 12 are specified, it is specified as probable big hit C and when it is specified as rounds 1 to 8, when it is specified as probable big hit D and is specified as rounds 1 to 4, If E is specified and Round 1-4 or Round 9-Round 16 is specified, Probability jackpot F is specified and Round 1-Round 16 is specified. Specify that the opening time is 30 seconds. Further, for example, when the CPU 101 for effect control specifies that the combination of the other big hit types and the round is specified, it specifies that the opening time of the big winning opening in the round is 1 second. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the specified opening time (30 seconds or 1 second) in the opening time timer.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening (a bonus item) to be in an open state (step S1406). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the opening / closing plate 16.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S1407).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S1451). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1452). When the value of the winning prize counter after the addition becomes 10 (step S1453), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1456.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the opening time timer (step S1454), and checks whether the opening time timer has timed out (step S1455). If the release time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening (a bonus) to be closed (step S1456). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate 16 is closed.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the value of the current round number counter to EXT data, and performs control to transmit a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1457).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the round number counter is 16 (step S1458). When the value of the round number counter is 16 (that is, when all the rounds (rounds 1 to 16) in the jackpot game have ended), the CPU 56 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to the jackpot end. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (step S307) (step S1462).

  If the value of the round number counter is less than 16 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 displays the pre-round start time (for example, an effect display indicating that a new round is to be started) in the timer for opening the big prize opening A value (in this example, 1 second) corresponding to the time to be notified in the apparatus 9 (corresponding to the period of time during the interval effect) is set (step S1459).

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the round number counter (step S1460).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1461).

  FIG. 27 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 a control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is performed (step S162). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally a jackpot, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted. Also, when the type of jackpot is a probable jackpot A, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a big hit end 3 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit C, a big hit end 4 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a probable jackpot D, a jackpot end 5 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit E, a big hit end 6 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit F, a big hit end 7 designation command is transmitted. Also, if the type of jackpot is suddenly a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot end 8 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit A to F or a sudden probable big hit is based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Determined.

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability variation big hit A to F or a sudden probability variation big hit (step S166). Specifically, whether or not the probability variation big hit A to F or the sudden probability variation big hit is any of the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is any of “02” to “08” It can be determined by checking whether or not. If the probability variation big hit A to F or the sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S167) and sets the time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state. (Step S168). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  If neither the probability variation big hit A to F nor the sudden probability variation 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 S169). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time reduction state (step S170). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  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 S171).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 30 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 FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  31 to 37 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (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 received 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 forms the received display result designation command (display result 0 designation command to display result 9 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (a jackpot start 1 designation command to a jackpot start 8 designation command, a small hit start designation command) (step S621), the presentation control CPU 101 determines the jackpot according to the received command. A start designation command reception flag is set (step S622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start designation command reception flag set in step S622 is also referred to as a fanfare flag.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the received jackpot start designation command is consistent with the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S623).

  Specifically, if the received command is a jackpot start 1 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result 1 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 normally receives a big jackpot. It is determined that the specified command is consistent. Further, the effect control CPU 101 designates the probability variation jackpot A if the received command is the jackpot start 2 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 2 designation command. The command is determined to be consistent. Further, the effect control CPU 101 designates the probability variation jackpot B if the received command is the jackpot start 3 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 3 designation command. The command is determined to be consistent. In addition, if the received command is the big hit start 4 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 4 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 designates the probability variation big hit C. The command is determined to be consistent. In addition, if the received command is the big hit start 5 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 5 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 designates the probability variation big hit D. The command is determined to be consistent. In addition, if the received command is the jackpot start 6 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 6 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 designates the probability variation jackpot E. The command is determined to be consistent. Further, the production control CPU 101 designates the probability variation jackpot F if the received command is the jackpot start 7 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the display result 7 designation command. The command is determined to be consistent.

  In addition, if the received command is a jackpot start 8 designation command and the command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result 8 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 suddenly designates a probable change jackpot. The command is determined to be consistent. In addition, if the received command is a small hit start specifying command and the command stored in the display result specifying command storage area is a display result 9 specifying command, the effect control CPU 101 specifies a small hit. It is determined that they are consistent.

  On the other hand, when the combination of the received jackpot start designation command and the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a combination other than the above, the production control CPU 101 is designated by each command. It is determined that the displayed results are not consistent, and the command is determined to be inconsistent.

  When the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received jackpot start designation command is not consistent with the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area, the command is inconsistent. Is set (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.

  If the received effect control command is any power failure recovery designation command (step S6401), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit game is in the round at the time of power failure based on the received power failure recovery designation command. (Step S6402). Specifically, if the type of the received power failure recovery designation command is any one of the power failure recovery 1 designation command to the power failure restoration 7 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the big hit game was in the round when the power failure occurred. To do.

  In the case of a big hit game round at the time of the power failure occurrence, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the big hit type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power failure occurrence. It is confirmed whether or not the round is an execution round of a continuation suggestion effect (step S6403).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure restoration 1 designation command that normally designates a big hit, and when the round 3, round 7 or round 11 is designated by the power failure restoration 1 designation command, or the probability variation big hit A is determined. When the specified power failure recovery 2 designation command is received, and when the round 3, round 7 or round 11 is designated by the power failure recovery 2 designation command, the power failure recovery 3 designation command designating the probability variation big hit B is received, When round 3, round 7 or round 11 is designated by the power failure recovery 3 designation command, a power failure recovery 4 designation command designating the probable big hit C is received, and round 3 or round 7 is designated by the power failure restoration 4 designation command. Is specified, power failure recovery that specifies probable big hit D When a specified command is received and round 3 is specified by the power failure recovery 5 specification command, a power failure recovery 6 specification command specifying probability change big hit E is received and round 3 is specified by the power failure recovery 6 specification command If the power failure recovery 7 designation command that specifies the probability variation jackpot F is received and round 3 is designated by the power failure restoration 7 designation command, the round at the time of the power failure occurrence is the continuation suggestion effect. It is determined that it was an execution round.

  If the round at the time of the power failure is an execution round of the continuation suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuation suggestion effect A (step S6404), and goes to step S6424. Transition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are three types of continuation suggestion effects A to C. However, when the continuation suggestion effect is restored at the time of power failure recovery, the continuation suggestion effect is uniform. Restore to A.

  If the round at the time of the power failure is not the execution suggestion of the continuous suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 generates the power failure based on the jackpot type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power failure. It is confirmed whether or not the hour round is an execution round of continuous success production (step S6405).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 1 designation command that normally designates a big hit, and if the round 4 or round 8 or round 12 is designated by the power failure restoration 1 designation command, or the probability variation big hit A is determined. When the specified power failure recovery 2 designation command is received, and when round 4, round 8 or round 12 is designated by the power failure recovery 2 designation command, the power failure recovery 3 designation command for designating the probable big hit B is received, When round 4 or round 8 is specified by the power failure recovery 3 specification command, when a power failure recovery 4 specification command that specifies the probable big hit C is received and round 4 is specified by the power failure recovery 4 specification command Receives a power failure recovery 7 designation command that designates F , It is determined that if the Round 4 is specified in that the power is restored 7 specified command, round at the time of the power failure were running round of the successful continuation director.

  When the round at the time of the power failure is an execution round of the continuous success effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the continuous success effect A (step S6406), and the process proceeds to step S6424. Transition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are three types of continuation success productions A to C, but in the case of recovery to the continuation success production at the time of power failure recovery, the continuation success production is uniform. Restore to A.

  If the round when the power failure occurs cannot be the execution round of the continuous success effect, the effect control CPU 101 generates the power failure based on the jackpot type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round when the power failure occurs. It is confirmed whether or not the round of the hour is an execution round of the continuous failure effect (step S6407).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 3 designation command designating the probability variation jackpot B, and when the round 12 is designated by the power failure restoration 3 designation command, or the power failure restoration 4 designating the probability variation jackpot C. When a specified command is received and round 8 is specified by the power failure recovery 4 specification command, a power failure recovery 5 specification command that specifies a probable big hit D is received, and round 4 is specified by the power failure recovery 5 specification command If the power failure recovery 6 designation command for specifying the probable jackpot E is received and round 4 is designated by the power failure restoration 6 designation command, the round at the time of the power failure is the continuous failure effect. It is determined that it was an execution round.

  If the round at the time of the power failure is an execution round of the continuous failure effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the continuous failure effect A (step S6408), and the process goes to step S6424. Transition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are three types of continuation failure productions A to C in the continuation failure production. Restore to A.

  If the round when the power failure occurs cannot be the execution round of the continuous failure effect, the effect control CPU 101 generates the power failure based on the jackpot type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round when the power failure occurs. It is confirmed whether or not the round of time is an execution round of the probability suggestion effect (step S6409).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 1 designation command that normally designates a big hit, and when the round 14 is designated by the power failure restoration 1 designation command, or when a power failure restoration 2 designation that designates a probable big hit A is designated. When the command is received and round 14 is designated by the power failure recovery 2 designation command, it is determined that the round at the time of the power failure is the execution round of the probability change suggestion effect.

  When the round at the time of the power failure is an execution round of the probability change suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the probability change suggestion effect A (step S6410), and goes to step S6424. Transition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are three types of probability variation suggestion effects A to C. However, when recovering to the probability variation suggestion effect at the time of power failure recovery, the probability variation suggestion effect is uniformly uniform. Restore to A.

  If the round at the time of the power failure occurs is not the execution round of the probable suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 generates the power failure based on the jackpot type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power failure occurrence. It is confirmed whether or not the round of time is an execution round of the probability change success production (step S6411).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 2 designation command designating the probability variation jackpot A, and if the round 15 is designated by the power failure restoration 2 designation command, the round at the time of the power failure occurrence is certain. It is determined that the execution round was a successful performance.

  When the round at the time of the power failure is an execution round of the probability change success effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the probability change success effect A (step S6412), and goes to step S6424. Transition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are three types of probability variation success effects A to C, but when recovering to the probability variation success effect at the time of power failure recovery, the probability variation success effect is uniform. Restore to A.

  If the round at the time of the power failure occurs is not the execution round of the probable success production, the production control CPU 101 generates the power failure based on the jackpot type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power failure occurrence. It is confirmed whether or not the hour round is an execution round of the probability change failure effect (step S6413).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 1 designation command that normally designates a big hit, and if the round 15 is designated by the power failure restoration 1 designation command, the round at the time of the power failure occurrence has failed. It is determined that it was an execution round.

  If the round at the time of the power failure is an execution round of the probability change failure effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the probability change failure effect A (step S6414), and the process goes to step S6424. Transition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are three types of probability variation failure effects A to C, but when recovering to a certain failure failure effect at the time of a power failure recovery, the probability variation failure effect is uniform. Restore to A.

  If the round at the time of the power outage is not the execution round of the probable failure production, the production control CPU 101 generates the power outage based on the jackpot type specified by the received power outage recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power outage. It is confirmed whether or not the hour round is a round after the probability change notification (step S6415).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 2 designation command for designating the probability variation jackpot A, and if the round 16 is designated by the power failure restoration 2 designation command, the probability variation success production has already been executed. Later, it is determined that the round at the time of the power failure is the round after the probability change notification.

  When the round at the time of the power failure is a round after the probability change notification, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the probability change notification effect (step S6416), and the process proceeds to step S6424. .

  If the round at the time of the power outage is not the round after the probability change notification, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the big hit type specified by the received power outage recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power outage. It is confirmed whether or not the round is an execution round of the continuous failure finalizing effect (step S6417).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 3 designation command designating a probability variation jackpot B, and when a round 13 to 16 is designated by the power failure restoration 3 designation command, or a power failure designating a probability variation jackpot C When the recovery 4 designation command is received and rounds 9 to 16 are specified by the power failure recovery 4 designation command, the power failure recovery 5 designation command for designating the probability variation jackpot D is received and the power failure restoration 5 designation command is used. When rounds 5 to 16 are specified, a power failure recovery 6 specification command specifying probability variation jackpot E is received, and when rounds 5 to 8 are specified by the power failure recovery 6 specification command, the power failure occurs. It is determined that the time round is the execution round of the continuous failure finalizing effect.

  When the round at the time of the power failure occurs is the execution round of the continuous failure confirmed effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuous failure confirmed effect (step S6418), and step S6424. Migrate to

  If the round at the time of the power failure occurs cannot be the execution round of the continuation failure finalization effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the power failure based on the jackpot type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power failure occurrence. It is checked whether or not the round at the time of occurrence is a revival performance execution round (step S6419).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 6 designation command for designating a probable big hit E, and when the round 9 is designated by the power failure restoration 6 designation command, the round at the time of the power failure is restored. It is determined that it was an execution round.

  When the round at the time of the occurrence of the power failure is the execution round of the revival effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the revival effect (step S6420), and proceeds to step S6424.

  If the round at the time of the power failure is not the execution round of the revival effect, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the jackpot type specified by the received power failure recovery designation command and the round at the time of the power failure. It is confirmed whether or not this round was an execution round of the continuation confirmed effect (step S6421).

  For example, the production control CPU 101 receives a power failure recovery 7 designation command for designating a probable big hit F, and when round 5 is designated by the power failure restoration 7 designation command, the round at the time of the power failure continues. It is determined that the execution round is a finalized effect.

  If the round at the time of the power failure is an execution round of the continuation confirmed effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the continuation confirmed effect (step S6422), and proceeds to step S6424. To do.

  If the round at the time of the power outage can be the execution round of the continuation confirmed effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process data corresponding to the effect during the normal round (step S6423), and proceeds to step S6424.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S6424). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S6425).

  As described above, by performing the processing of steps S6402 to S6425, when the big hit game is in the round at the time of the power failure, the in-round effect corresponding to the round at the time of the power failure is restored. In addition, if the power outage round is a continuation suggestion effect, a continuation success effect, a continuation failure effect, a probability change suggestion effect, a probability change success effect, a probability change failure effect, a continuation failure confirmed effect, a resurrection effect, or a continuation confirmed effect execution round Is restored to the mid-round production including the continuation suggestion production, the continuation success production, the continuation failure production, the probability variation suggestion production, the probability variation success production, the probability variation failure production, the continuation failure finalization production, the resurrection production, and the continuous production production.

  However, by executing the processing of steps S6415 to S6416, if the round at the time of the power outage has already been probable change notification after the execution of the probable change success effect, it is restored to the in-round effect including the probable change notification effect. To do. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 performs a normal round effect on the effect display device 9 and controls to display a character string such as “Confirmed change!”.

  If the big hit game is not in the round at the time of the power failure (N in step S6402), the effect control CPU 101 is based on the received power failure restoration designation command after the round of the big hit game at the time of the power failure (during the interval). It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S660). Specifically, if the type of the received power failure recovery designation command is a power failure recovery 8 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it was after the big hit game round (during the interval) when the power failure occurred.

  If it is after the big hit game round (during the interval) when the power failure occurs, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the interval effect (step S661). Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S662). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S663).

  As described above, by performing the processing of steps S660 to S663, the interval effect is restored when the power failure occurs after the round of big hit game (during the interval).

  If it is not after the big hit game round (during the interval) when a power failure occurs (N in step S660), that is, if the type of the received power failure recovery designation command is a power failure restoration 9 designation command, effect control The CPU 101 performs control for displaying a predetermined normal power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) (step S664).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end specifying command (a jackpot end 1 specifying command to a jackpot end 8 specifying command, a jackpot end specifying command) (step S665), the effect control CPU 101 determines the jackpot according to the received command. An end designation command reception flag is set (step S666).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S667), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S668). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S669).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S670), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S671). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S672).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S673), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S674). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c in accordance with the updated first reserved memory number (step S675).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S676), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S677). Further, the production control CPU 101 updates the display of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the updated second reserved memory number (step S678).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S679), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S680). In addition, the customer waiting demonstration screen is not displayed immediately based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, but after the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, the customer waits for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). The display of the waiting demonstration screen may be started. Further, the production control CPU 101 clears the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S681). That is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are 0, and the variable display is not executed. Reset the number of pending storage to be stored. Even when the processing of step S681 is executed and the production control microcomputer 100 is in a state in which the addition or subtraction omission of the reserved memory number occurs and the erroneous reserved memory number is recognized, the reserved memory is stored. Can be reset to return to the normal state.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S682), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S683). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state and a time reduction state flag indicating that the game state is a time reduction state (step S684).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction state background designation command (step S685), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a green display). Color background screen) (step S686). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S687).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S688), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S689). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S690).

  If the received effect control command is a command for opening a special prize opening (step S691), the CPU 101 for effect control designates the received command for opening a special prize opening while the special prize opening being opened in the RAM. Store in the command storage area (step S692). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received (step S693).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S694), the production control CPU 101 designates the received designation command after opening the special prize opening after opening the big prize opening. Store in the command storage area (step S695). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received (step S696).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S697). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to 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 is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  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): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the small hit after the end of the variation time. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. 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. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

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

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8002, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance symbol symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream. The combination of the big hit symbol of the object and the symbol in which one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 41, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot or probable big hit A to F (the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command to a display result 7 designation command). ), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, even if any symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol in a state where it is aligned in the middle left and right, it can be recognized that either a normal big hit or a probable big hit A to F can be recognized. It is not possible to recognize whether the big hit type based on any of the big hit types A to F is a big hit. For example, in this embodiment, there is no particular distinction between effect symbols and non-probability symbols, even if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, whether or not the jackpot symbol is controlled after the jackpot game ends. Cannot be identified.

  In this embodiment, when the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, it is not possible to recognize whether or not the game is controlled to be in a promiscuous state after the big hit game ends. However, after the big hit game is started, the player Can recognize whether or not the state is controlled to the probability variation state. Specifically, when the apparent round after the start of the big hit game is finished with four rounds, eight rounds or twelve rounds, it can be recognized that any of the probable big hits B to E can be recognized. The person can recognize that it is controlled to the probability variation state. Also, if the apparent round continues beyond 13 rounds, the probability change suggestion effect is started in round 14 and the probability change success effect or the probability change suggestion effect is executed in round 15, or the continuation confirmed effect in round 5 Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether or not the state is controlled to the certain change state at that time.

  Note that, for example, a probable symbol (for example, an odd symbol) and a non-probable symbol (for example, an even symbol) are distinguished, and a jackpot symbol with the same probability variable symbol is stopped or displayed, or the same non-probable symbol is displayed. It may be configured to be able to recognize whether or not it is controlled to the probability variation state depending on whether or not the jackpot symbols in the aligned state are stopped and displayed. However, even in this case, when the probability change suggestion effect, the probability change success effect, or the probability change failure effect is executed, the jackpot symbol of the non-probability variable symbol is stopped and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it is desirable not to be able to recognize whether it will be in a certain variation state.

  In the case of a loss (when the received display result designation command is a display result 0 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 (reach symbols) in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. If the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or a small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 8 designation command or a display result 9 designation command), it is for effect control. The CPU 101 determines a combination of effects such as “135” as the stop symbol. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines that the winning symbol is a stop symbol by specifying that it is a big hit, disappointment, suddenly probable big hit or small hit based on the variation pattern command, not the display result designation command. It may be. For example, when the variation control command for big hit is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol with the same symbols on the left and right sides, and suddenly receives a variation pattern command for a probable big hit / small hit. Determines a stop symbol such as “135”, and when a variation pattern command for deviation is received, a symbol other than these may be determined.

  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.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed in the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol and setting the effect aspect of the notice effect (step S8003). ).

  In this embodiment, in step S8003, the effect control CPU 101 gives an advance notice of the advantage when controlled to the big hit gaming state (in this example, which is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on which big hit type). The presence / absence of the notice effect during change and the effect mode are determined.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the changing notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the effect mode. As shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, as the changing notice effect, the changing notice effect A (for example, an effect in which the character A appears during the change display of the effect symbol) and the changing notice effect B are shown. (For example, an effect of a mode in which the character B appears during the variation display of the effect symbol) and a notice notification C during the variation (for example, an effect of an aspect in which the character C appears during the variation display of the effect symbol) can be executed. is there. It should be noted that the mode of the changing notice effect is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and for example, an effect that the background screen is switched to a predetermined landscape is executed, or a predetermined story is developed. It is possible to execute various types of effects such as executing effects.

  In the example shown in FIG. 42, the changing notice effect A can be executed when it is a big hit of all types of big hits, and can be executed at a low rate even when it is other outliers or small hits. In addition, it can be recognized that the changing notice effect A is normally executed with a big hit, and if the changing notice effect A is appearing, the possibility of a normal big hit is high. In addition, the floating notice effect B can be executed only with the big hit and the probable big hits A to F, and if the changing notice effect B appears, at least a grand prize opening is opened for 30 seconds and a round in which a game ball can be expected is expected. It is possible to recognize that the jackpot game including it is confirmed. In addition, it can be recognized that the changing notice effect B is relatively high in the probability change big hit B, and if the changing notice effect B appears, there is a high possibility that it will be the probable big hit B. In addition, the changing notice effect C can be executed only with the big hit and the probable big hits A to C and F, and if the changing notice effect C appears, a big hit game with at least 8 apparent rounds is determined. I can recognize that. In addition, it can be recognized that the changing notice effect C has a relatively high ratio of being executed with the probability variation big hit A, and if the changing notice effect C appears, the probability that the probability changing big hit A will be high can be recognized.

  In step S8003, specifically, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the display result based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using a random number for determining the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the effect manner using the specified display result and the changing notice effect determination table shown in FIG. The presence / absence and effect mode of the changing notice effect are determined.

  It should be noted that the notice effect that is executed during the change display of the effect symbol is not limited to the notice effect during change shown in this embodiment, and various notice effects can be executed. For example, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not there is a step-up notice effect, a motif display notice effect, a group notice effect, a button notice effect, a mini character notice effect, or the like in step S8003.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when the change pattern or notice effect is executed (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table (step S8006). 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, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 43 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is determined in step S8003 to execute the notice effect, the data corresponding to the notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the notice effect. The process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

  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. In addition, 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, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (step S802) 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 S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102).

  In addition, when the process timer times out (step S8103), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). If it is decided to execute the changing notice effect in the notice effect setting process in step S8003, the process of step S8105 is executed to execute the change display of the effect symbol and the changing notice. Production is performed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8106), 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 S803) (step S8107).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 is a stage where the fanfare effect is not yet executed although the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, so the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S862 is not executed. The process proceeds to step S867 without repeatedly executing the process of displaying the.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disconnected symbol, big hit symbol, or small hit symbol) (step S862). The production control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the production symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in step S862 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the presentation control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). . For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 39, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S866), and a fanfare flag (big hit start designation command reception flag: It is confirmed whether or not (see step S622) is set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868) and selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S871). However, if it is a small hit, it is not a big hit, so the big hit display processing (step S804) to the big hit end effect processing (step S807) is not executed but set in step S869. It is preferable that an effect corresponding to the small hit game is executed over a predetermined effect period in accordance with the process data, and the process returns to the variation pattern command reception waiting process in step S800.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received (that is, the big prize opening at the start of round 1). It is confirmed whether or not a display command during opening has been received (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot symbol and performs an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when the start timing of round 1 is reached, the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag ( Step S1907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the inconsistency flag is set (step S1908). If the inconsistency flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the special effect (step S1909).

  The fact that the inconsistency flag has been set in step S1908 or step S3909 described later indicates that the display result designation command received at the start of the production symbol variation and the jackpot start designation command received at the start of the big hit game are inconsistent. It was that there was. Since there is a possibility that the changing notice effect is being executed based on the display result specified by the display result designation command during the change display of the effect symbol, such a mismatch is occurring. During the big hit game, if the continuous suggestion effect, the continuous success effect, the continuous failure effect, the probability change suggestion effect, the probability change success effect, the probability change failure effect, the continuation failure confirmation effect, the resurrection effect, and the continuation effect effect are executed, There is a possibility that inconsistency of the production may occur with the executed notice effect during fluctuation. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a command inconsistency is detected, special effects different from normal (for example, a continuation suggestion effect, a continuation success effect, a continuation failure effect, a probability change suggestion effect, a probability change, etc.) By performing a success effect, a probability change failure effect, a continuation failure confirmation effect, a resurrection effect, and an effect in which a character different from the continuation confirmation effect appears), inconsistencies in the effects are prevented from occurring.

  On the other hand, if the inconsistency flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the normal round (step S1910).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S1911), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1912).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the in-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S2901).

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S2903). For example, when a normal round effect is executed, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and an effect of displaying characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters. Also, for example, the process data corresponding to the in-round production including the continuous suggestion production, the continuous success production, the continuous failure production, the probability variation suggestion production, the probability variation success production, the probability variation failure production, the continuous failure confirmation production, the resurrection production, and the continuous production production. If selected, by executing step S2903, during the round, the continuation suggestion effect, the continuation success effect, the continuation failure effect, the probability change suggestion effect, the probability change success effect, the probability change failure effect, the continuation failure confirmation effect, the resurrection Perform production and continuous confirmation production.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2906).

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S2907). Further, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the interval effect (step S2908).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S2909), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S2910).

  48 to 51 are flowcharts showing post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag (see step S666) is set (step S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N of step S3901), the production control CPU 101 has set the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in Step S3902), the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S3903), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) is executed (step S3904). For example, the effect display device 9 displays the jackpot display symbol and executes an interval effect in a manner of displaying a predetermined character or the like.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S3907).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S3908).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the inconsistency flag is set (step S3909). If the inconsistency flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the special effect (step S3910).

  If the inconsistency flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the round to be started this time is the continuous suggestion effect based on the special winning opening open designated command storage area stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not it is an execution round (step S3911). Specifically, when the type of the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is the special winning opening open two designation command, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is an execution round of the continuation suggestion effect.

  If the execution suggestion round is a continuation suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process of determining the type of the continuation suggestion effect to be executed in the round started this time (step S3912). FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a continuation suggestion effect selection table for determining the type of continuation suggestion effect. Among these, FIG. 52 (A) is a continuation suggestion effect selection table for continuation that is selected when the apparent round continues, and FIG. 52 (B) is the case where the apparent round ends. It is a continuation suggestion production | presentation selection table for the non-continuation time selected. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, any one of the three types of continuation suggestion effects A to C is selected and executed as the continuation suggestion effect. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52A, when the apparent round continues, the selection ratio of the continuation suggestion effect C is the highest, and the selection ratio of the continuation suggestion effect B is the next. It is high and the selection ratio of the continuous suggestion effect A is the lowest. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), when the apparent round ends, the selection ratio of the continuation suggestion effect A is the highest, and then the selection ratio of the continuation suggestion effect B is high, and the continuation suggestion effect C The selection ratio is the lowest. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the continuation suggestion effect C appears, the expectation that the apparent round will continue is the highest, and when the continuation suggestion effect A appears, the appearance round may end. Is the highest.

  In step S3912, the effect control CPU 101 first identifies the type of jackpot based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. The effect control CPU 101 may specify the type of jackpot based on which jackpot start designation command reception flag is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the apparent round continues based on the identified jackpot type and the number of rounds to be started this time.

  For example, when the big hit type is a normal big hit and the round that starts this time is round 3, round 7 or round 11, or the big hit type is a probable big hit A and the round that starts this time is round 3, round. 7 or round 11, if the big hit type is probable big hit B and the round starting this time is round 3 or round 7, if the big hit type is probable big hit C and the round starting this time is round 3, the big hit When the type is a probable big hit F and the round to be started this time is round 3, it is determined that the apparent round continues. On the other hand, if the big hit type is a probable big hit B and the round that starts this time is round 11, or if the big hit type is a probable big hit C and the round that starts this time is round 7, the big hit type is a probable big hit D and this time When the round to be started is round 3, when the big hit type is a probable big hit E and the round to be started this time is round 3, it is determined that the apparent round ends.

  Next, when it is determined that the apparent round continues, the effect control CPU 101 selects the continuation suggestion effect selection table for continuation shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the apparent round ends, the continuation suggestion effect selection table for non-continuation shown in FIG. 52 (B) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected continuation suggestion effect selection table to perform a lottery process based on a random number for determining the type of the continuation suggestion effect, and determines the type of the continuation suggestion effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets one of the continuation suggestion effect flags according to the determination result of the type of the continuation suggestion effect (step S3913). For example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the continuation suggestion effect A, it sets the continuation suggestion effect A flag indicating that the continuation suggestion effect A has been determined, and executes the continuation suggestion effect B. If it is determined that the continuation suggestion effect B has been determined, the continuation suggestion effect B flag indicating that the continuation suggestion effect B has been determined is set. The continuation suggestion effect C flag to be shown is set.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect in the round starting this time, and the type of the jackpot notice effect (step S3914). Note that the jackpot announcement effect is a specific state in which the advantage of the jackpot game is high (in this example, the opening time of the big prize opening is as long as 30 seconds, and a round in which a game ball can be expected to continue (appearance is apparent) This is a notice effect for notifying that the round will continue) and that it will be controlled to be in a promiscuous state after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, it is shown that the apparent round of the specific state continues or is controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game ends, but is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. . For example, the announcement effect during the big hit is a specific state in which it is announced that the apparent round will be restored after shifting to the high speed release control, or that it will be controlled to the short-time state after the big hit game ends. There may be.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the jackpot announcement effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of the jackpot announcement effect. Of these, FIG. 53 (A) is a continuation jackpot announcement effect determination table for continuous selection that is selected when the apparent round continues, and FIG. 53 (B) is the case where the apparent round ends. FIG. 53 (C) is selected when the game is controlled to be probable after the big hit game is finished (that is, when the probability is big hit A). FIG. 53C is a big hit prediction announcement determination table for a promising big hit, and FIG. 53 (C) shows a big hit notice for a normal big hit that is selected when it is not controlled to be in a promiscuous state after the big hit game ends (that is, when it is a normal big hit). It is an effect determination table.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53, any one of the three types of big hit announcement effects A to C is selected and executed as the big hit announcement effect. For example, when the big hit notice effect A is determined, the effect display device 9 performs an effect such that the background screen is switched to the background screen A of a predetermined landscape, and the big hit notice effect B is determined. In such a case, when the effect display device 9 performs an effect of switching to the background screen B of the landscape different from the background screen A, and the jackpot notice effect C is determined, the effect display device 9 performs the background screen A. Then, an effect of switching to the background screen C different from the background screen B is executed. Note that the mode of the big hit announcement effect is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and for example, an announcement in which a predetermined character for the big hit announcement effect appears or a predetermined story develops. It is possible to execute various types of effects such as executing such effects.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the apparent round ends, the execution ratio of the notice effect during the big hit is 30%, whereas FIG. As shown in (), when the apparent round continues, the execution ratio of the big hit announcement effect is as high as 70%. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53A, when the apparent round continues, the selection ratio of the big hit announcement effect C is the highest, and the next big hit announcement effect B is selected. The ratio is high, and the selection ratio of the notice effect A during the big hit is the lowest. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the apparent round ends, the selection ratio of the big hit announcement effect A is the highest, and the next big hit announcement effect B is the highest selection rate. The selection ratio of the notice effect C is the lowest. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the big hit notice effect C appears, the expectation that the apparent round will continue is the highest, and when the big hit notice effect A appears, the apparent round ends. Most likely.

  In step S3914, the effect control CPU 101 first identifies the type of jackpot based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. The effect control CPU 101 may specify the type of jackpot based on which jackpot start designation command reception flag is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the apparent round continues based on the identified jackpot type and the number of rounds to be started this time.

  For example, when the big hit type is a normal big hit and the round that starts this time is round 3, round 7 or round 11, or the big hit type is a probable big hit A and the round that starts this time is round 3, round. 7 or round 11, if the big hit type is probable big hit B and the round starting this time is round 3 or round 7, if the big hit type is probable big hit C and the round starting this time is round 3, the big hit When the type is a probable big hit F and the round to be started this time is round 3, it is determined that the apparent round continues. On the other hand, if the big hit type is a probable big hit B and the round that starts this time is round 11, or if the big hit type is a probable big hit C and the round that starts this time is round 7, the big hit type is a probable big hit D and this time When the round to be started is round 3, when the big hit type is a probable big hit E and the round to be started this time is round 3, it is determined that the apparent round ends.

  Next, when it is determined that the apparent round continues, the effect control CPU 101 selects the continuation jackpot notice effect determination table for continuation shown in FIG. 53 (A). On the other hand, if it is determined that the apparent round ends, the big hit announcement effect determination table for non-continuation shown in FIG. 53 (B) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number for determining the presence / absence and type of the jackpot notice effect using the selected jackpot notice effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the jackpot notice effect. decide.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the determined continuation suggestion effect and the big hit notice effect (step S3915).

  If it is not an execution round of the continuation suggestion effect (N of step S9311), the effect control CPU 101 starts this time based on the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designation command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the round is an execution round of continuous success production (step S3916). Specifically, when the type of the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is the special winning opening open 3 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is an execution round of continuous success production.

  If it is the execution round of the continuous success effect, the CPU 101 for effect control selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuous success effect (step S3917). In this embodiment, there are three types of success success effects A to C, but in step S3917, the effect control CPU 101 first continues the set continuation suggestion effect flag. Whether the suggestion effect A flag, the continuation suggestion effect B flag, or the continuation suggestion effect C flag is checked. Then, if the continuation suggestion effect A flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the continuation success effect A, and if the continuation suggestion effect B flag is set, If the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuous success effect B is selected and the continuation suggestion effect C flag is set, the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuous success effect C is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set continuation suggestion effect flag (step S3918).

  If it is not the execution round of the continuous success effect (N in Step S9316), the effect control CPU 101 starts this time based on the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. It is checked whether or not the round is an execution round of continuous failure production (step S3919). Specifically, when the type of the special winning opening opening designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is the designated special opening open 4 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is an execution round of the continuous failure effect.

  If it is an execution round of the continuation failure effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuation failure effect (step S3920). In this embodiment, there are three types of continuation failure effects A to C, but in step S3920, the effect control CPU 101 first continues the set continuation suggestion effect flag. Whether the suggestion effect A flag, the continuation suggestion effect B flag, or the continuation suggestion effect C flag is checked. Then, if the continuation suggestion effect A flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuation failure effect A, and if the continuation suggestion effect B flag is set, If the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuation failure effect B is selected and the continuation suggestion effect C flag is set, the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuation failure effect C is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set continuation suggestion effect flag (step S3921).

  If it is not the execution round of the continuous failure effect (N in step S3919), the effect control CPU 101 starts this time based on the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the round is an execution round of a certainty suggestion effect (step S3922). Specifically, when the type of the special winning opening opening designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is the special winning opening open designated command 5 when the effect control CPU 101 is the special winning opening open designated command storage area. It is determined that the starting round is the execution round of the probability suggestion effect.

  If it is an execution round of the probability change suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process of determining the type of the probability change suggestion effect to be executed in the round started this time (step S3923). FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a probability variation suggestion effect selection table for determining the type of probability variation suggestion effect. Of these, FIG. 54 (A) is a probability variation suggestion effect selection table for probability variation big hits that is selected when the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot game ends (in the case of probability variation big hit A), and FIG. 54 (B). This is a probability change suggestion effect selection table for normal big hit that is selected when the probability change state is not controlled after the big hit game ends (normally big hit). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, any of the three types of probability variation suggestion effects A to C is selected and executed as the probability variation suggestion effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), when the probability change state C is controlled after the big hit game is finished, the selection ratio of the probability change suggestion effect C is the highest, and the probability change suggestion effect B is next. The selection ratio is high, and the selection ratio of the probability change suggestion effect A is the lowest. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), if the probability change state is not controlled after the big hit game is finished, the selection ratio of the probability change suggestion effect A is the highest, and then the selection ratio of the probability change suggestion effect B is the highest. The selection ratio of production C is the lowest. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability change suggestion effect C appears, the degree of expectation that is controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game ends is the highest, and when the probability change suggestion effect A appears, the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. Most likely not to be controlled.

  In step S3923, the production control CPU 101 first identifies the type of jackpot based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (in this example, whether it is a normal jackpot or the probability variation jackpot A). Identify if there is) The effect control CPU 101 may specify the type of jackpot based on which jackpot start designation command reception flag is set.

  Next, when determining that the type of jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 101 selects the probability variation suggestion effect selection table for probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, the probability change suggestion effect selection table for a normal jackpot shown in FIG. 54B is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 uses the selected probability change suggestion effect selection table to perform a lottery process based on a random number for determining the type of the probability change suggestion effect, and determines the type of the probability change suggestion effect.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control sets any probability change suggestion flag according to the determination result of the type of probability change suggestion effect (step S3924). For example, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines to execute the probability change suggestion effect A, it sets the probability change suggestion effect A flag indicating that the probability change suggestion effect A has been determined, and executes the probability change suggestion effect B. If it is determined, the probability variation suggestion effect B flag indicating that the probability variation suggestion effect B has been determined is set, and if it is determined to execute the probability variation suggestion effect C, it is determined that the probability variation suggestion effect C has been determined. The probability change suggestion effect C flag to be shown is set.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect in the round starting this time and the type of the jackpot notice effect (step S3925).

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53D, when the probability change state is not controlled after the big hit game ends, the execution ratio of the big hit notice effect is 30%, whereas FIG. As shown in (C), when the jackpot game is controlled to be in a promiscuous state, the execution ratio of the jackpot effect during the jackpot is as high as 70%. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53 (C), when the game is controlled in a probable state after the big hit game, the selection ratio of the big hit notice effect C is the highest, and the next big hit notice effect is shown. The selection ratio of B is high, and the selection ratio of the notice effect A during the big hit is the lowest. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), when the jackpot game is not controlled to be in a probable state, the selection ratio of the jackpot announcement effect A is the highest, and then the selection ratio of the jackpot notice effect B is the highest. The selection ratio of the notice effect C during the big hit is the lowest. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the jackpot notice effect C appears, the degree of expectation that is controlled to the probable state after the jackpot game ends is the highest, and when the jackpot notice effect A appears, after the jackpot game ends. Most likely not to be controlled to a certain change state.

  In step S3925, the effect control CPU 101 first specifies the type of jackpot based on the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (in this example, whether it is a normal jackpot or the probability variation jackpot A). Identify if there is) The effect control CPU 101 may specify the type of jackpot based on which jackpot start designation command reception flag is set.

  Next, when determining that the type of jackpot is the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 101 selects the jackpot announcement determining table for the jackpot jackpot for probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is the normal big hit, the big hit announcement effect determination table for the normal big hit shown in FIG. 53 (D) is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number for determining the presence / absence and type of the jackpot notice effect using the selected jackpot notice effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the jackpot notice effect. decide.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the determined probability change suggestion effect and the big hit notice effect (step S3926).

  If it is not the execution round of the probability change suggestion effect (N in step S9322), the effect control CPU 101 starts this time based on the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designation command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the round is an execution round of the probability change success effect (step S3927). Specifically, when the type of the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is 6 designated commands during the special winning opening open, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is an execution round of the probability change success effect.

  If it is the execution round of the probability change success effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability change success effect (step S3928). In this embodiment, there are three types of probability variation success effects A to C, but in step S3928, the effect control CPU 101 first determines the probability variation suggestion effect flag that has been set. It is confirmed whether the suggestion effect A flag, the probability change suggestion effect B flag, or the probability change suggestion effect C flag. Then, if the probability change suggestion effect A flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round including the probability change success effect A, and if the probability change suggestion effect B flag is set, If the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability change success effect B is selected and the probability change suggestion effect C flag is set, the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability change success effect C is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change suggestion effect flag that has been set (step S3929).

  If it is not the execution round of the probability variation success effect (N in Step S9327), the effect control CPU 101 starts this time based on the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the round is an execution round of the probability change failure effect (step S3930). Specifically, if the type of the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is 7 designated commands during the special winning opening open, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is the execution round of the probability change failure effect.

  If it is the execution round of the probability change failure effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability change failure effect (step S3931). In this embodiment, there are three types of probability variation failure effects A to C. In step S3931, the effect control CPU 101 first determines the probability variation suggestion effect flag that has been set. It is confirmed whether the suggestion effect A flag, the probability change suggestion effect B flag, or the probability change suggestion effect C flag. Then, if the probability change suggestion effect A flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability change failure effect A, and if the probability change suggestion effect B flag is set, If the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability change failure effect B is selected and the probability change suggestion effect C flag is set, the process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability change failure effect C is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change suggestion effect flag that has been set (step S3932).

  If it is not the execution round of the probability change failure effect (N in step S9330), the effect control CPU 101 starts this time based on the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the round is an execution round of the continuous failure finalizing effect (step S3933). Specifically, if the type of the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is the special winning opening open eight designation command, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is the execution round of the continuous failure finalizing effect.

  If it is the execution round of the continuation failure confirmation effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuation failure confirmation effect (step S3934). When the continuation failure confirmed effect is executed, the process of step S2903 of the mid-round process is executed according to the process data selected in step S3934, so that the continuation failure confirmed effect is executed during the round. In this case, for example, the continuation failure finalizing effect is executed in such a manner that a character string that indicates that it is determined that the apparent round has ended is displayed, such as “Round end confirmed!”.

  If it is not the execution round of the continuation failure finalized effect (N of step S9333), the effect control CPU 101 starts this time based on the special winning opening open designation command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not the round to be performed is the execution round of the revival effect (step S3935). Specifically, when the type of the special winning opening opening designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is the special winning opening open 9 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is the revival performance execution round.

  If it is an execution round of the revival effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the revival effect (step S3936). When the revival effect is executed, the revival effect is executed during the round by executing the processing in step S2903 of the mid-round processing according to the process data selected in step S3936. In this case, for example, the revival effect is executed in such a manner that a character string indicating that the apparent round has been revitalized, such as “Round revival!” Is displayed.

  If it is not the execution round of the revival effect (N of step S9335), the effect control CPU 101 starts this round based on the special command opening opening designation command stored in the special winning opening open designation command storage area. It is confirmed whether or not is the execution round of the continuation finalization effect (step S3937). Specifically, when the type of the special prize opening opening designation command stored in the special prize opening opening designated command storage area is the special winning opening open 10 designation command, the effect control CPU 101 performs this time. It is determined that the starting round is the execution round of the continuation confirmed effect.

  If it is the execution round of the continuation confirmed effect, the CPU 101 for effect control selects process data corresponding to the in-round effect including the continuation confirmed effect (step S3938). In the case where the continuation confirmed effect is executed, the continuation confirmed effect is executed during the round by executing the process of step S2903 of the in-round process according to the process data selected in step S3938. In this case, for example, the continuation confirmation effect is displayed in such a manner that a character string indicating that the appearance round is confirmed to continue to round 16 such as “Continuation until round 16 is confirmed!” Is displayed. Executed.

  If it is not the execution round of the continuation finalizing effect (N in Step S3937), that is, the type of the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area is the designated special opening open special command. If it is, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the normal round (step S3939).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S3940). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S3941).

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S3942). Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S3943). In addition, the production control CPU 101 starts the production period measurement timer and also starts the process timer (step S3944). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S3945).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the jackpot game (step S971). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the jackpot game are completed in the post-round processing (see step S806). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the production period measurement timer has timed out (step S972).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and the production device (production display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 27 etc.) is executed (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S978). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S979).

  Next, there will be described an effect aspect of an effect inciting whether or not a round executed during a big hit game continues or whether or not it becomes a probable change state. FIG. 56 and FIG. 57 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the production mode of the production that dictates whether or not the round executed during the big hit game continues or whether or not the state of probability change is brought about. 56 and 57, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). 56 and FIG. 57 show, as an example, an effect that tells whether or not the round executed during the big hit game based on the probable big hit A continues or whether or not the probable change state is entered. The same applies to the case where the game is executed during the big hit game based on the normal big hit or the probable big hit B to F.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (1), when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, “6”) in the middle left and right, as shown in FIG. 56 (2), for example. , A character string such as “big hit !!” is displayed to notify that a big hit has occurred. Next, based on the receipt of the command to open the big prize opening that designates round 1, as shown in FIG. 56 (3), for example, the jackpot symbol (“666” in this example) is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition to the display, a character string “Round 1” indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and an effect during round 1 is executed. Next, after finishing round 1, based on the fact that the command for opening a special prize opening specifying round 2 is received, as shown in FIG. In the example, “666”) is displayed, and a character string “Round 2” indicating the number of rounds is displayed.

  Next, after finishing round 2, an effect during round 3 of round 3 is executed based on the fact that a command for opening a special prize opening specifying round 3 is received. However, in this case, it is specified that it is the execution round of the continuation suggestion effect based on the reception of the 2 winning opening command specifying the execution of the continuation suggestion effect (see step S3911), and FIG. ), A continuous suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other (see step S3915). In the example shown in FIG. 56 (5), the continuation suggestion effect C is determined as the type of the continuation suggestion effect (see step S3912), and the continuation suggestion effect C in which the character C appears as a friend character may be executed. It is shown. Also, in the execution round of the continuation suggestion effect, it is possible to execute the notice effect during the big hit, and when it is decided to execute the notice effect during the big hit (see step S3914), it is shown in FIG. 56 (5). In the execution round of the continuation suggestion effect, for example, the notice effect during the big hit is executed in such a manner that the background screen is switched.

  Next, after finishing round 3, an in-round effect for round 4 is executed based on the receipt of the command for opening a special prize opening that further specifies round 4. However, in this case, based on the reception of the special winning opening 3 designation command for designating the execution of the continuous success effect, the execution round of the continuous success effect is specified (see step S3916), and FIG. ), A continuous success effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character wins the battle (see step S3917). In the example shown in FIG. 56 (6), the success success effect C in which the character C appears as a friend character is based on the execution of the continuous suggestion effect C in which the character C appears in the previous round. The case where it is executed is shown.

  In addition, when the big hit game based on the probable big hit D is executed, since the apparent round is finished in four rounds, in FIG. 56 (6), the big winning opening that specifies the execution of the continuous failure effect is opened. Based on the reception of the middle 4 designation command, it is specified that it is an execution round of the continuous failure effect (see step S3919), and the continuous failure effect in such a manner that the ally character loses to the battle is executed. (See step S3920).

  Next, after finishing round 4, on the basis of receiving a command for opening a special prize opening that further specifies round 5, as shown in FIG. In the example, “666”) is displayed, and a character string “Round 5” indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and an effect during round 5 is executed. Next, after finishing round 5, on the basis of receiving a command for opening a special prize opening that designates round 6, as shown in FIG. In the example, “666”) is displayed, and a character string “Round 10” indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and an effect during round 6 is executed.

  Next, after round 6 is finished, an in-round effect of round 7 is executed based on the receipt of a command to open a special prize opening that designates round 7. However, in this case, it is specified that it is an execution round of the continuation suggestion effect based on the reception of the command for opening the special prize opening 2 that designates the execution of the continuation suggestion effect (see step S3911), and FIG. ), A continuous suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other (see step S3915). In the example shown in FIG. 56 (9), the continuation suggestion effect A is determined as the type of continuation suggestion effect (see step S3912), and the continuation suggestion effect A in which the character A appears as an ally character may be executed. It is shown. Also, in the execution round of the continuation suggestion effect, it is possible to execute the notice effect during the big hit, and when it is decided to execute the notice effect during the big hit (see step S3914), it is shown in FIG. 56 (9). In the execution round of the continuation suggestion effect, for example, the notice effect during the big hit is executed in such a manner that the background screen is switched.

  Next, after finishing Round 7, an in-round effect of Round 8 is executed based on the receipt of a command for opening a special prize opening that specifies Round 8. However, in this case, it is identified as the execution round of the continuous success effect based on the reception of the special winning opening 3 designation command for specifying the execution of the continuous success effect (see step S3916), and FIG. ), A continuous success effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character wins the battle (see step S3917). In the example shown in FIG. 56 (10), the continuation success effect A in which the character A appears as an ally character is based on the execution of the continuation suggestion effect A in which the character A appears in the previous round. The case where it is executed is shown.

  In addition, when the big hit game based on the probable big hit C is being executed, since the apparent round ends with eight rounds, in FIG. 56 (10), the big winning opening that specifies the execution of the continuous failure effect is opened. Based on the reception of the middle 4 designation command, it is specified that it is an execution round of the continuous failure effect (see step S3919), and the continuous failure effect in such a manner that the ally character loses to the battle is executed. (See step S3920).

  Next, after finishing round 8, based on the receipt of the command for opening a special prize opening that further specifies round 9, as shown in FIG. In the example, “666”) is displayed, and a character string “Round 9” indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and an effect during round 9 is executed. Next, after finishing round 9, based on the receipt of the command for opening the special prize opening that further specifies round 10, as shown in FIG. In the example, “666”) is displayed, and a character string of “Round 10” indicating the number of rounds is displayed.

  Next, after the round 10 is finished, the in-round effect of the round 11 is executed based on the receipt of the command for opening the big prize opening designating the round 11. However, in this case, it is specified that it is the execution round of the continuation suggestion based on the receipt of the 2 designation command for opening the special prize opening that specifies the execution of the continuation suggestion (see step S3911), and FIG. ), A continuous suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other (see step S3915). In the example shown in FIG. 57 (3), the continuation suggestion effect B is determined as the type of the continuation suggestion effect (see step S3912), and the continuation suggestion effect B in which the character B appears as an ally character may be executed. It is shown. Also, in the execution round of the continuation suggestion effect, it is possible to execute the notice effect during the big hit, and when it is decided to execute the notice effect during the big hit (see step S3914), it is shown in FIG. 57 (3). In the execution round of the continuation suggestion effect, for example, the notice effect during the big hit is executed in such a manner that the background screen is switched.

  Next, after the round 11 is finished, the in-round effect of the round 12 is executed based on the reception of the command for opening the big prize opening designating the round 12. However, in this case, it is identified as the execution round of the continuous success effect based on the reception of the 3 winning command for opening the special prize opening that specifies the execution of the continuous success effect (see step S3916), and FIG. ), A continuous success effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character wins the battle (see step S3917). In the example shown in FIG. 57 (4), the success success effect B in which the character B appears as an ally character is based on the execution of the continuous suggestion effect B in which the character B appears in the previous round. The case where it is executed is shown.

  In addition, when the big hit game based on the probable big hit B is being executed, the apparent round ends with 12 rounds, so in FIG. 57 (4), the big winning opening that specifies the execution of the continuous failure effect is opened. Based on the reception of the middle 4 designation command, it is specified that it is an execution round of the continuous failure effect (see step S3919), and the continuous failure effect in such a manner that the ally character loses to the battle is executed. (See step S3920).

  Next, after finishing round 12, on the basis of receiving a command for opening a special prize opening that designates round 13, as shown in FIG. In the example, “666”) is displayed, and a character string “Round 13” indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and an effect during round 13 is executed.

  Next, after the round 13 is finished, the in-round effect of the round 14 is executed based on the reception of the command for opening the big prize opening designating the round 14. However, in this case, it is specified that the execution round of the probability variation suggestion effect is performed based on the receipt of the command for opening the special prize opening 5 that designates execution of the probability variation suggestion effect (see step S3922), and FIG. ), A certainty suggestion effect in a mode in which a friend character and an enemy character battle each other is executed (see step S3926). In the example shown in FIG. 57 (6), the probability variation suggestion effect C is determined as the type of the probability variation suggestion effect (see step S3923), and the probability variation suggestion effect C in which the character C appears as an ally character may be executed. It is shown. Further, in the execution round of the probability suggestion effect, it is also possible to execute the notice effect during the big hit, and when it is decided to execute the notice effect during the big hit (see step S3925), it is shown in FIG. 57 (6). In the execution round of the certainty suggestion effect, for example, the big hit announcement effect is executed in such a manner that the background screen is switched.

  Next, after the round 14 is finished, the in-round effect of the round 15 is executed based on the reception of the command for opening the big prize opening designating the round 15. However, in this case, it is specified that the execution round of the probable change success effect is specified based on the reception of the 6 winning opening command specifying the execution of the probable change success effect (see step S3927), and FIG. As shown in (), the probability change success effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character wins the battle (see step S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 57 (7), the probability change success effect C in which the character C appears as a friend character is based on the execution of the probability change suggestion effect C in which the character C appears in the previous round. The case where it is executed is shown.

  When a big hit game based on a normal big hit is being executed, since it is not controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game ends, in FIG. 57 (7), the big prize opening that specifies the execution of the probability change failure effect is being opened. Based on the reception of the 7 designation command, it is specified that the execution round of the probability change failure effect is specified (see step S3930), and the probability change failure effect in such a manner that the ally character loses the battle is executed. (See step S3931).

  Next, after finishing round 15, on the basis of receiving the command for opening a special prize opening that designates round 16, further, as shown in FIG. In the example, “666”) is displayed, and a character string “Round 16” indicating the number of rounds is displayed, and an effect during round 16 is executed. Then, based on the reception of the jackpot end designation command, as shown in FIG. 57 (9), the character string such as “End of jackpot!” Is displayed and the ending effect is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 56 and FIG. 57, an effect (continuity suggestion effect, continuation success effect, continuation failure effect) indicating whether or not the round continues and an effect (probability change suggestion effect) indicating whether or not a certain change state occurs. In this case, the probability variation success effect and the probability variation failure effect) are both effects in which the teammate and the enemy character battle in the same manner, but different effects may be executed. For example, an effect that determines whether or not the round continues is a battle effect, while an effect that determines whether or not the state is in a probable state, an effect that the background screen switches to a predetermined landscape, or a predetermined story In contrast, the background screen is used as an effect that tells whether or not the round will continue, whereas the effect that makes a decision about whether or not the round will continue is performed. It is also possible to perform an effect such that the scene changes to a predetermined landscape or an effect that a predetermined story develops.

  Next, a description will be given of a specific example of an effect in the case where the power supply to the gaming machine is restored after a power failure occurs during the jackpot game, and the effect is restored to the effect during the jackpot game when the power failure occurs. FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of an effect when the power supply to the gaming machine is restored after a power failure occurs during the jackpot game and the effect is restored to the effect during the jackpot game at the time of the power failure. It is. In addition, in FIG. 58, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  58, the effect modes shown in FIGS. 58 (1) to 58 (5) are the same as the effect modes shown in FIGS. 56 (1) to (5).

  Next, after finishing round 3, an in-round effect for round 4 is executed based on the receipt of the command for opening a special prize opening that further specifies round 4. However, in this case, it is determined that the execution round of the continuous success effect is performed based on the reception of the special winning opening 3 designation command for specifying the execution of the continuous success effect (see step S3916), and FIG. ), A continuous success effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character wins the battle (see step S3917). In the example shown in FIG. 58 (6), the success success effect C in which the character C appears as an ally character is based on the execution of the continuous suggestion effect C in which the character C appears in the previous round. The case where it is executed is shown.

  Here, it is assumed that power supply to the gaming machine is started again after a power failure occurs during the execution of the continuous success effect shown in FIG. 58 (6). In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a power failure recovery designation command based on the stored contents backed up in the RAM 55 (backup RAM), and sends the created power failure recovery designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Transmission control is performed (see steps S43 and S44). In the example shown in FIG. 58, the game control microcomputer 560 specifies that a big hit game was being rounded when a power failure occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag backed up in the RAM 55, and backed up in the RAM 55. Based on the fact that the display result of the special symbol that has been set is “probable big hit A”, the power failure recovery 2 designation command is selected. Then, the value “4” of the round number counter backed up in the RAM 55 is set in the EXT data of the selected power failure recovery 2 designation command (in this example, the command 9204 (H) is generated), This is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 identifies that the big hit game was in a round when the power failure occurred based on the reception of the power failure recovery 2 designation command (see step S6402). Also, based on the received power failure recovery 2 designation command, it was specified that the big hit type was a probable big hit A and that it was round 4 at the time of the power failure, and was the execution round of the continuous success effect at the time of the power failure This is specified (see step S6411). And based on having specified that it was the execution round of a continuous success production | presentation, as shown in FIG. 58 (7), the continuous success production | presentation of the aspect which an ally character wins a battle is performed. Restore to the state. However, the example shown in FIG. 58 (6) shows the case where the type of the continuous success effect executed at the time of the power failure occurs is the continuous success effect C, but when the power supply is started again after the power failure occurs. Regardless of the type of the continuous success effect before the occurrence of the power failure, as shown in FIG. 58 (7), the continuous success effect A is uniformly restored (see step S6412).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 includes the backup RAM that can retain the stored contents for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and the jackpot game One of a plurality of types of specific states having different degrees of advantage as specific states (in this example, the opening time of the big winning opening is 30 seconds and the round in which a game ball can be expected to continue is expected (the apparent round is To be continued), or to be controlled to a promiscuous state after the big hit game ends. Further, when power supply to the gaming machine is started after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a power failure recovery designation command is transmitted based on the stored contents stored in the backup RAM. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 provides a notification effect (in this example, a continuation suggestion effect, a continuation success effect, and a continuation failure) for notifying which kind of specific state is controlled over a plurality of rounds during the big hit game. (Direction, Probability Suggestion Produce, Probability Successful Produce, Probable Change Failure Produce, Continued Failure Confirmed Produce, Resurrection Produce, Continued Confirmed Produce) In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the effect when the power failure occurs is restored based on the power failure recovery designation command.

  In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 uses, as the power failure recovery designation command, specific information that can specify in which round during the jackpot game the notification effect is to be executed (in this example, the jackpot type and the round when the power failure occurs) ) Is sent. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 identifies and restores the effect that was being executed when the power failure occurred, based on the specific information included in the power failure recovery designation command. For this reason, only by providing a backup RAM on the gaming control microcomputer 560 side, after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the specific state can be appropriately notified when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. It is possible to prevent distrust to the player.

  In addition, in this embodiment, continuation suggestion over two rounds (Round 3 to Round 4, Round 7 to Round 8, Round 11 to Round 12) is performed as an effect that indicates whether or not the round continues among the notification effects. Although the case where an effect and a continuous success effect or a continuation failure effect are executed is shown, this is an example, and for example, an effect may be executed that indicates whether or not the round continues for three rounds or four rounds. You may complete the presentation which asks whether a round continues only by a round.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, a probable change suggestion effect and a probable change success effect or a probable change failure effect are executed over two rounds (round 14 to round 15) as an effect that indicates whether or not the probable state is brought out of the notification effect. However, this is only an example. For example, it may be possible to execute an effect that determines whether or not the state of probability changes over three rounds or four rounds. The production may be completed.

  As described above, the notification effect may be executed in all rounds during the jackpot game, and conversely, it is not necessarily executed in all rounds, but only in some rounds. May be.

  The specific information included in the power failure recovery designation command may be information that can identify at least the jackpot type and the round at the time of the power failure. In this embodiment, a case where a single power failure recovery designation command including both a jackpot type and a round at the time of a power failure is transmitted as specific information has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. The command that can specify the jackpot type and the command that can specify the round at the time of the power failure may be transmitted as separate commands.

  Further, according to this embodiment, normally, as a notification effect, a plurality of types of effects (in this example, continuation suggestion effects A to C, continuation success effects A to C, continuation failure effects A to C, probability change suggestion effects) Any one of A to C, probability variation success effects A to C, probability variation failure effects A to C) can be selected and executed. Then, at the time of power failure recovery, a common effect is executed as an effect at the time of restoration regardless of which type of effect was executed as a notice effect before the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (in this example) The continuation suggestion effect A, the continuation success effect A, the continuation failure effect A, the probability change suggestion effect A, the probability change success effect A, and the probability change failure effect A are executed). For this reason, since the production is shared, the production determination process at the time of restoration from the power failure becomes unnecessary, so that the processing load for executing the production at the time of restoration can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, as a common effect to be executed at the time of power failure recovery, one effect among a plurality of effects that are normally executed (in this example, continuation suggestion effect A, continuation success effect A, continuation failure) Although the case where the performance A, the probability change suggestion effect A, the probability variation success effect A, and the probability variation failure effect A) are executed is shown, the effect provided exclusively for the time of power failure recovery is not limited to this mode. Also good. For example, at the time of power failure recovery, a continuation suggestion effect D, a continuation success effect D, a continuation failure effect D, a probability change suggestion effect D, a probability change success effect D, and a probability change failure effect D that are not normally executed may be executed. . However, if such a configuration is used, the storage area for the necessary data will increase as much as the production data dedicated for power failure recovery is generated. It is desirable to configure so that one of the multiple types of effects is uniformly executed when the power failure is restored. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the storage area of necessary data, and an effect similar to the normal time is executed, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. it can.

  More preferably, from the viewpoint of not giving the player a sense of incongruity, it is desirable that the effect having the highest execution ratio among a plurality of types of effects is uniformly executed when the power failure is restored.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when the notification effect is executed during the big hit game, the big hit notice effect is executed for notifying that the specific state with high advantage is controlled. On the other hand, when power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, execution of the notice effect is restricted (in this example, the setting of the notice effect during the big hit is performed when the power failure is restored) No announcement effect during the big hit. For this reason, due to the restriction of the big hit notification effect, the determination process of the big hit notification effect at the time of power failure recovery becomes unnecessary, so that the processing load for executing the recovery effect can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the case where the execution of the jackpot announcement effect is completely prohibited at the time of power failure recovery, but the method of regulating the jackpot announcement effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. . For example, the types of the jackpot announcement effect may be restricted by restricting the types of the jackpot announcement effect that are executed at the time of power failure recovery to a common one or by reducing the execution ratio of the jackpot announcement effect.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when it is specified that the round after the notification effect during the jackpot game is executed based on the power failure recovery designation command at the time of power failure recovery, the advantage of the specific state is A specific effect (in this example, a probability change notification effect) is executed. For example, in this embodiment, in the case of round 16 which is after execution of the probability change success effect during the big hit game based on the probability change big hit A, the probability change notification effect is executed when the power failure is restored. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust by notifying the appropriate specific state when the power is restored.

  In this embodiment, in the case of round 16 that is after execution of the probability variation success effect at the time of a power failure during a big hit game based on the probability variation jackpot A, the probability change notification effect is executed as a specific effect at the time of power failure recovery. Although shown, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, in the case of round 16 which is after execution of a probabilistic failure effect at the time of a power outage during a big hit game based on a normal jackpot, a non-probable change notification effect is executed to notify that the specific effect is not entered when the power failure is restored. You may comprise as follows. In addition, for example, if it is a round after the execution of a continuous success production or a continuous failure production at the time of a power failure, a continuous notification production or visual round that informs that the apparent round will continue when the power failure is restored You may comprise so that the discontinuous alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports that it complete | finishes may be performed. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the specific effect such as the probability change notification effect is executed only at the time of the power failure recovery is shown, but the specific effect may be executed even during the normal big hit game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the changing notice effect during the change display of the effect symbol, for notifying the advantage when controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, the specific information included in the variable display start command received in this example (display result designation command in this example) and the specific game start command received in the big hit start (big hit start designation command) are compared, It is determined whether or not the rounds for performing the notification effect during the big hit game are consistent. And when it determines with the round which performs alerting | reporting effect not matching, it replaces with execution of the effect in round containing alerting | reporting effect, and performs the effect in round containing a special effect. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the possibility that an appropriate specific state is not notified in the notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the variable display start command is a display result designation command is shown. However, for example, specific information such as a jackpot type is added to the background designation command and the variation pattern command transmitted at the start of variation. Then, it may be transmitted. Then, based on the specific information included in the background designation command and the variation pattern command, the matching with the specific game start command such as the jackpot start designation command is determined, and the special effect is performed based on the determination that the command does not match. It may be configured to execute.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the specific game start command is a jackpot start designation command has been shown. However, for example, if the command is transmitted at the start of jackpot, the large game transmitted when starting round 1 It is also possible to add specific information such as the jackpot type to the command for opening a prize opening and send it. Then, based on the specific information included in the special winning opening open designation command, the matching with the variable display start command such as the display result designation command is determined, and the special effect is performed based on the determination that the command does not match. It may be configured to execute.

  Also, in this embodiment, based on the command for opening the special prize opening, the continuation suggestion production, the continuation success production, the continuation failure production, the probability change suggestion production, the probability change success production, the probability change failure production, the continuation failure finalization production, the revival Although it has been shown that the execution rounds of the notification effects such as the effects and the continuation confirmed effects are specified and these notification effects are executed, the present invention is not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 adds the information that can specify whether or not the next round is the execution round of the notification effect to the designation command after opening the big prize opening, and transmits it. 100 may be configured to specify whether or not the next round is the execution round of the notification effect based on the received designation command after opening the big prize opening, and to execute these notification effects.

  Further, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 specifies the jackpot type by a command at the start of fluctuation such as a display result designation command, and rounds based on a designation command during opening of a big prize opening or a designation command after opening a big prize opening. It is also possible to specify whether or not it is a notification effect execution round based on the specified jackpot type and round, and to execute these notification effects. Further, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 specifies the jackpot type by a command at the time of starting the big hit such as a big hit opening designation command, and rounds based on the big winning opening opening designation command or the big winning opening designation command. It is also possible to specify whether or not it is a notification effect execution round based on the specified jackpot type and round, and to execute these notification effects.

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

  In addition, the configuration for executing the notification effect for notifying which specific state related to the specific gaming state shown in the embodiment described above is controlled is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but to various types of gaming machines. Can be applied. For example, you may make it apply the structure which performs the probability change suggestion effect shown by embodiment shown above to a slot machine.

  In general, a slot machine is provided with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The rotation of the reels is started by performing a start operation in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined combination of winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7) is arranged on the winning line. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation. In addition, some of these slot machines have a liquid crystal display on the front door, so that the possibility of winning a prize will be announced or the stop button operation order will be suggested. There is something configured. In such a slot machine, for example, a bonus with AT (assist time) and a bonus without AT are provided as a specific gaming state, and during execution of the bonus, it is notified whether the AT is controlled after the bonus ends. You may comprise so that the alerting effect to perform may be performed. And you may comprise so that it may restore to the alerting presentation performed at the time of a power failure based on a power failure recovery designation command at the time of a power failure recovery.

  Further, for example, the configuration for performing the probability change suggestion shown in the embodiment described above may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed. In such an enclosed circulation pachinko machine, the configuration of the embodiment described above is applied, and an indication display device of the enclosed circulation pachinko machine provides a continuous suggestion effect, a continuous success effect, and a continuous failure effect during a big hit game. , Probability suggestion production, Probability success production, Probability failure production, Continuation failure confirmation production, Resurrection production, Continuation production production is executed, and if a power failure occurs during a big hit game, a power failure occurs You may comprise so that it may be restored to the effect during the big hit game that was sometimes executed.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game and controls the game to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a specific condition.

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 20A Large winning port LED
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)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game and controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous for a player based on establishment of a specific condition,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling execution of the effect based on a command from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Backup storage means capable of holding stored contents for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
State control means for controlling the specific state to any one of a plurality of different specific states;
A recovery time command output means for outputting a recovery time command based on the storage contents stored in the backup storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. ,
The specific gaming state is composed of a plurality of rounds,
The production control means includes
A specific state notification means for performing a notification effect to notify which type of specific state is controlled during the round in the specific gaming state;
A production-time restoration execution means for performing a production at the time of restoration based on the command at the time of restoration,
The recovery time command output means supplies power to the gaming machine as the recovery time command when power supply to the gaming machine is started after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the specific gaming state. A command including specific information that can specify whether to execute the notification effect in a round of when the game is stopped and in a round of the specific gaming state,
The recovery time of demonstration execution unit receives the recovery time command, based on the specific information included in the recovery time of the command, the game machine and to execute an effect immediately corresponding as director at the Recovery . Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to be in a specific gaming state and the type of the specific gaming state;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an effect determination unit that determines an effect based on the determination of the prior determination unit.

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