JP5836291B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, have rows variable display relates controllable gaming machine Advantageously JP steady-state for the player.

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

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

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

  In addition, after the specific gaming state is finished, the special gaming state has a high probability that the specific gaming state will occur, and when the number of variable displays reaches a predetermined number in the special gaming state, the normal gaming state is set. There is something. The special game state is transferred after the specific game state is ended, but may be transferred after the special game state (second specific game state) is completed with a small number of times of opening the big prize opening and an extremely short open time. . In this case, since it can be shown to the player as if it has suddenly entered a special gaming state, such a big hit to shift to the second specific gaming state is called a sudden probability change big hit (surprise). .

  In such a gaming machine, there is one that produces an effect for impressing that a new special gaming state has occurred when a sudden probability change big hit occurs while being controlled to the special gaming state. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that if a sudden probability change jackpot occurs suddenly during a special gaming state, an effect of reverse-playing and displaying a variable display or the like from when the special gaming state occurs until a sudden probability change jackpot occurs is described. Has been.

JP 2007-259890 A

  In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the period during which the special gaming state is controlled is limited, it is considered that the player's feelings change depending on the remaining period. However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured such that the same effect is performed when a big hit controlled in the second specific gaming state occurs regardless of the remaining state of the period controlled in the special gaming state. Has been. Therefore, even if the game machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to notify that a big hit controlled to the second specific gaming state occurs, the remaining period of the period controlled to the special gaming state Regardless, because the notification is performed in the same manner, the game is monotonous and there is a risk that the interest will be reduced.

The present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the game period being controlled in JP different situation state decreases becomes monotonous interest.

(Unit 1) the gaming machine according to the invention, have rows variable display, advantageous JP steady-state (e.g., jackpot gaming state) for the player to a controllable gaming machine, especially steady-state is the first Japanese steady-state (e.g., 15R probability variation big hit by jackpot gaming state) value lower than that of the first Japanese steady-state second JP steady-state (e.g., sudden jackpot gaming state by probability variation jackpot) and a , establishment of a predetermined condition (e.g., occurrence of the big hit) advantageous especially different situation condition for the player based on (e.g., probability variation state) special period (e.g., a predetermined number of times varying display (70 times in this example) reach, or until big hit occurs) controls to JP different situation state control means (e.g., a microcomputer 560 and step S166~ step S167 for game control, step S141a~ step S144A, step S1 A portion) that performs processing such as 2, first timing before variable display form is reach embodiments (e.g., before a reach state) or a second timing after a Reach aspects (e.g., Reach ) , An informing means capable of executing an informing effect for informing that the second specific state is controlled (for example, the effect controlling microcomputer 100 performs steps S828, S8105, etc. based on the determination result in step S8243 or S8245). run the process, and a normal part for performing special突確notification effect that notification after突確notification effect or reach) informs before the reach state, informing means, among the special period controlled especially different situation state The second period after the first period (the first certain variation period in which the number of fluctuations after shifting to the certain variation state is 0 to 40 in this example) Examples The rather high percentage of people in the second probability variation period) count variation after transition to probability variation state is 41 to 70 times to execute the notification effect at the second timing (e.g., in the variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period The variation pattern “decided for non-reach” is 100 (%) at the time of sudden hit, and the variation pattern decision table for second probability change period is 100%. Then, the ratio determined to the variation pattern “per non-reach” at the time of sudden hit is 20 (%) (see FIG. 11) , and different notification effects are executed at the first timing and the second timing. .
With such an arrangement, depending on whether any period of time special to be controlled, especially different situation state, it is possible to change the timing for notifying that it is controlled to the second especially steady-state, especially interest game period is controlled to different situation condition becomes monotonous can be prevented from being lowered.

(Means 2) The variation pattern of variable display using the variation pattern determination data (for example, the variation pattern determination table: see FIG. 11) in which determination values are set for a plurality of types of variation patterns of variable display. Variation pattern selection means (for example, the part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S104 and the like), the variable display variation pattern is a normal variation pattern (in this example, “shortened non-reach”, “ Fluctuation patterns other than “short normal deviation” and “per non-reach”) and short fluctuation patterns whose fluctuation time is shorter than the normal fluctuation pattern (in this example, “short non-reach out”, “short normal out”) and “per non-reach” )), And the variation pattern determination data is the first variation pattern determination data (in this example, for the second probability variation period) Dynamic pattern determination table) and second variation pattern determination data (in this example, a variation pattern determination table for a first probability variation period) in which a shortened variation pattern is more easily selected than the first variation pattern determination data. selecting means, when controlling the second Japanese steady-state in the first period and select the variable display of the variation pattern using a second change pattern determination data, to control the second Japanese steady-state in the second period In some cases, the first variation pattern determination data may be used to select a variation pattern for variable display (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S91 to S95).
According to such a configuration, since depending on whether any period of time special to be controlled, especially different situation condition, the variable display change time when it is controlled to the second Japanese steady-state different, Amusement interest can be improved.

In (unit 3) means 1 or means 2, starting region provided in Yu Technical area (e.g., the first starting winning opening 13 and second start winning opening 14, the third starting winning opening 17) game medium has passed particular basis and performs variable display, after JP steady-state is completed, the game state, start region (e.g., the first starting winning opening 14) the frequency of the game media passes compared to lower low frequency state A gaming state control means (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 560) executes the process of step S166 to control the high frequency state (in this example, the short time state (high base state)) that the gaming medium passes through the starting area. Part) and continuation number determination means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the variable display execution number in the high-frequency state is any one of a plurality of times) in steps S169a and S16. comprising a part) and which executes the process of b, successive number determining means after the second Japanese steady-state is completed, as compared to after the first Japanese steady-state is completed, often the execution count high percentage The number of times may be determined (for example, the part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes the processes of steps S168, S169a, and S169b).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of being controlled to a second especially steady-state.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the game machine is provided with a game area (for example, a game area 7) into which a game medium can enter, and the first start area (for example, the start area) , A first start winning opening 13) and a second starting area (for example, a second starting winning opening 14) are provided, and a distribution device (for example, distribution apparatus 200) for distributing game media is provided in the game area. The sorting apparatus includes an inlet (for example, the inlet 201) through which the game medium that has entered the game area can flow into the sorting apparatus, and a plurality of passages (for example, through which the game medium that has flowed in from the inlet can pass). Left passage 203, right passage 204) and distribution means (for example, distribution member 202) for distributing the game medium flowing in from the inflow port to any one of the plurality of passages. Game media inflow from Based on the above, the first state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (d)) in which the game medium is easily distributed to the first path (for example, the left path 203) of the plurality of paths. 202 is a state in which the player falls to the right) and a second state in which game media is easily distributed to the second passage (for example, the right passage 204) (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C), the sorting member 202 is on the left side. The first start area is provided in such a manner that the game media distributed in the first passage can easily pass through (for example, as shown in FIG. 2). For example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first start winning opening 13 is provided below the left outlet 205), and the game medium distributed to the second passage passes through the second start area. Provided in an easy manner (for example, 2 and 3, the second start winning port 14 is provided below the right outlet 206), and a first detection means (for example, a first detection unit) that detects a game medium that has passed through the first start area. The game medium is detected by the start port switch 13a), the second detection means (for example, the second start port switch 14a) for detecting the game medium that has passed through the second start area, and the first detection means and the second detection means. Abnormality determination means (for example, a portion for executing steps S250 to S255 in the game control microcomputer 560) that determines that the game medium is different from the predetermined order, and a high level that allows game media to easily pass through the second start area. High-frequency state control means that can be controlled to a frequency state (for example, a high base state) (for example, a part in which the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S166) And the abnormality determination means determines that the abnormality is detected when the order in which the game media are detected by the first detection means and the second detection means is different from the predetermined order when the high-frequency state is not controlled ( For example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S1225 without performing step S1224 when N is determined in step S1222 (and if N is also determined in step S1223), and counts the second winning number counter and performs steps S250 to S250. (S255 may be executed).
According to such a configuration, since it is possible to determine the abnormality of the sorting device, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed normally due to the abnormality of the sorting device.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the form in which a game ball wins a 2nd start winning opening when the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled by the open state. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize order abnormality notification 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a stop symbol combination and a temporary stop symbol combination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo | simulation continuous production | presentation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a surprise notification effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a pseudo | simulation continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a surprise notification effect.

  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. 5) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 5) 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. 5) is built-in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 5) 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. 5) that detects the player's operation action 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.

  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, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and when the big hit symbol is stopped on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol is displayed. A display color reminiscent of a big hit at 9d (a display color different from an outlier. For example, it is displayed in blue when out of place, but red in a big hit.

  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.

  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.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (in this embodiment, the technical ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 (including winning)). The variable display start condition (for example, when the first reserved memory number is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is executed) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol satisfies the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display (in this embodiment, the game ball passes the second start winning opening 14 or the third start winning opening 17 ( (Including winning a prize)) after the variable display start condition (for example, when the second reserved memory number is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) And a state where no big hit game is executed) is established, and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a 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).

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls. Further, below the effect display device 9, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided so as to be arranged side by side. 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. Also, 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 second start winning opening 14 is provided with a variable winning ball apparatus 15 that can be changed between an open state and a closed release state. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win the second starting winning port 14, which is advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, even when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed and released state, the second start winning port 14 is won via the sorting device 200 which is difficult to win compared to the open state. Although the case where it is configured so as to be possible is shown, it may be configured so that the start winning prize can be made at the second start winning opening 14 only when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the gaming state is controlled to a short-time state (in this embodiment, a state controlled to a high base state) or a probability variation state (in this embodiment, a high probability state). In addition, the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 being in the open state is increased and the second start winning opening 14 is easily started and won. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state), the player aims at the right side of the gaming area 7 so as to launch the gaming ball. It is advantageous to perform a launch operation (so-called right-handed). When the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state or the short time state (that is, the high base state), for example, the effect display device 9 displays "Aim for the right!" It is desirable to do so.

  Further, a third start winning opening 17 is provided above the distribution device 200 and on the lower stage of the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the third start winning opening 17 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the third start opening switch 17a.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 13, the second start winning port 14, and the third start winning port 17 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  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.

  On the other hand, if the gaming machine has a specification that consistently aims at the left side of the gaming area 7 even if the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state (that is, a high base state), the left side is reversed. The variable winning ball device 15 may be provided only at the first start winning opening 13.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, a second special display comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening 17, that is, the second reserved memory number. A symbol holding storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, 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.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. As described above, in this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. can do. In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). In addition, it replaces with the total pending | holding memory | storage display part 18c, and it may comprise so that the 1st pending | holding memory display part which displays the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending memory display part which displays the 2nd pending memory number Good.

  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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a large winning opening is provided below the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. 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.

  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 gates 32 provided on the left and right sides of the game area 7 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on 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. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 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 the game ball is likely to win 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. In this embodiment, when controlled to the probability variation state, it is also controlled to a high base state in which the symbol variation time is shortened (a gaming state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened).

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball (out 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 (not shown) 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.

  If the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 or the third start winning port 17 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 17a, the variable special symbol display can be started. If, for example, the variable display of the special symbol is finished and the second start condition is satisfied, the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display is performed. In the device 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 14 and the third starting winning port 17. 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 a big hit (15R probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit) is made, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability change state), and the game ball is easy to start winning (that is, special Transition to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that variable display execution conditions in the symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established) (in this embodiment, transition to a short time state) . In the case of 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. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time for the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be 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 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 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 release state to an open state.

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

  Next, the distribution device 200 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the sorting apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 into which a game ball can flow is provided at the top of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting device 200, a left outlet 205 from which the game ball that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting device 200, and a game ball that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting device 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and a game ball can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. When a game ball flows into the distribution device 200 from the inlet 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the game ball that flows in from the inlet 201 is left by the distribution member 202 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening 13 is positioned below the left outlet 205, the game ball that has flowed out of the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening 13.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of being tilted to the right side to a state of being tilted to the left side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2B, the left passage 203 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. Since the second start winning opening 14 is located below the right outlet 206, the game ball that has flowed out of the right outlet 206 wins the second start winning opening 14.

  Further, when the game ball passes the right passage 204, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of falling to the left side to a state of falling to the right side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2D, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start It is possible to win alternately at the winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, regardless of the state of the sorting member 202 of the sorting apparatus 200, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 even when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state. Is possible. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode in which a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. As shown in FIG. 3, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203 (the right passage 204 cannot pass or is difficult to pass). Even if it is, if the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball can enter from the right side of the sorting device 200 and win the second start winning port 14.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the case where the blade components of the variable winning ball device 15 are provided on both the left and right sides of the second start winning port 14 is shown. When the player enters the second start winning opening 14 without going through the sorting device 200 when the player is in the open state, the game ball enters from the right side of the sorting device 200 and wins as shown in FIG. In most cases, the left wing component of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be omitted. However, if this is done, there may be a case where a game ball that has entered from the right side of the sorting apparatus 200 cannot pass through the second start winning opening 14, and therefore, from the right side of the sorting apparatus 200. The variable winning ball device 15 is open by providing a shielding portion (for example, a synthetic resin protrusion or nail) on the left side of the opening of the second start winning opening for stopping the momentum of the game ball that has entered. The second starting winning opening 14 may be configured such that a game ball wins a prize.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first passage winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided below the distribution device 200, whereby the left passage The game balls distributed to 203 win the first start winning opening 13 at about 100%, and the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 win about the second start winning opening 14 at about 100%. The game balls distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 may be spilled out of the sorting device 200. Even if the game balls are distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, the first start winning opening 13 is not necessarily provided. Alternatively, the second start winning opening 14 may not be won. For example, in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the game ball is configured to fall directly below the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206, but a bottom member is provided at the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 to provide a player. The game ball is configured to flow to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 after being guided to the far side as viewed from the side, and an opening is provided on the outer side surface of the left passage 203 and the right passage 204. Thus, a part of the game balls distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 may spill out of the sorting device 200 from the opening and do not win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. You may comprise.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 are provided outside the sorting apparatus 200 (specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3) Although the case where it is provided below the distribution device 200 is shown, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 may be included in the distribution device 200.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the two passages 203 and 204 were provided in the distribution apparatus 200 was shown, not only when it is two, but three or more passages may be provided. . In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of paths that can be awarded exist in either one or both of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the distribution member 202 of the distribution apparatus 200 showed the case where it switches to right and left physically with the dead weight of a game ball, for example, the solenoid and motor for driving the distribution member 202 are used. The distribution member 202 may be alternately switched by control from the game control microcomputer 560.

  On the contrary, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 provided in the second start winning port 14 is shown to open and close by driving and controlling the solenoid 16, but the variable winning ball is shown. A mechanism similar to the distribution member 202 is applied to the device 15 so as to perform an opening / closing operation by the weight of the game ball. For example, the variable winning ball device 15 is physically controlled without being controlled by the game control microcomputer 560. It may be configured to open and close. In this case, for example, a sensor (for example, an optical sensor) for detecting the open state of the variable winning ball device 15 is provided, and whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state based on an input from the sensor. It may be determined.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 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 supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided 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.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 5 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. 5, 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. 5 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 the light emitter (in this example, the frame LED 28) 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).

  In this embodiment, the game control means is provided with an output port 0 and an output port 1, and a payout control signal (a connection signal in this example) transmitted from the output port 0 to the payout control board 37. Is output. In addition, a solenoid (large winning opening door solenoid) 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 for opening and closing the big winning opening and a solenoid (normal electric accessory solenoid) 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are provided. The drive signal is also output from the output port 0.

  In addition, various information output signals, that is, information related to control (for example, 1 symbol determination signal, start port signal, jackpot, etc.) from the output port 1 to the external device (for example, hall computer) via the terminal board 160. 1 signal, 2 jackpots, 3 jackpots, time-short signal, winning signal, security signal) are output. In this embodiment, prize ball information (a signal outputted every time ten prize ball payouts are detected) is also outputted to an external device via the terminal board 160. In this case, on the payout control board 37 side, a prize ball payout is detected, and prize ball information is input to the main board 31. The prize ball information input to the main board 31 is output to the outside via the terminal board 160 via the main board 31 as it is without passing through the game control microcomputer 560. The prize ball information input to the main board 31 may be output to the outside via the terminal board 160 after temporarily passing through the game control microcomputer 560.

  Note that signals output to the outside via the terminal board 160 are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, a door opening signal indicating that the gaming frame is in an open state, a prize ball signal 1 (a signal that is output every time one prize ball payout is detected), a gaming machine error status signal (a gaming machine is in an error state ( In this example, a signal indicating that the ball is out of error state or full tank error state) and a high-accuracy medium signal indicating that the probability variation state (high probability state) is also output to the external device via the terminal board 160. You may make it do. In this case, on the payout control board 37 side, it is also detected that the gaming frame is in an open state, a prize ball payout, and an error state of the gaming machine, and the door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1, and the gaming machine error status signal are the main board. 31. The door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1, and the gaming machine error state signal input to the main board 31 are not transmitted through the game control microcomputer 560 but directly passed through the main board 31 to the terminal board 160. Output externally. Also in this case, the door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1 and the gaming machine error state signal input to the main board 31 pass through the gaming control microcomputer 560 once and then externally output via the terminal board 160. You may be made to do.

  Further, when the gaming machine is configured to include two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b as shown in this embodiment, a symbol determination frequency signal of 1 is used as a symbol determination frequency signal for notifying the number of fluctuations of the special symbol. In addition, the symbol determination number 2 signal may be output to the outside via the terminal board 160. In this case, for example, the symbol determination frequency 2 signal is externally output as a signal for notifying only the number of changes in one of the special symbols, and the symbol is determined as a signal for notifying the number of variations in both special symbols. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the frequency 1 signal may be output outside. With such a configuration, on the side of an external device such as a hall computer, in addition to the number of fluctuations of only one of the special symbols, the total number of fluctuations of both special symbols can be grasped.

  Further, a connector CN-1 for connecting a cable for transmitting a signal from the main board 31 and a cable for transmitting a signal from the payout control board 37 via the main board 31 are connected to the terminal board 160. The connector CN-2 for mounting is mounted. Further, connectors CN1 to CN9 for connecting cables for transmitting signals to an external device such as a hall computer are mounted. The terminal board 160 is mounted with semiconductor relays (PhotoMOS relays) PC1 to PC9 as driver circuits.

  When the cable from the main board 31 is connected to the connector CN-1, various signals are input from the main board 31 (game control microcomputer 560) to the terminal board 160. Specifically, the symbol determination number 1 signal is input to the terminal “2” of the connector CN-1, the start port signal is input to the terminal “3” of the connector CN-1, and the terminal “4” of the connector CN-1 is input. 1 signal is input to the terminal “5” of the connector CN-1, 2 signals are input to the terminal “6” of the connector CN-1, and 3 signals of the jackpot are input to the terminal “7” of the connector CN-1. ”Is input to the terminal“ 8 ”of the connector CN-1, and a security signal is input to the terminal“ 9 ”of the connector CN-1.

  Further, when the cable from the payout control board 37 is connected to the connector CN-2 via the main board 31, a signal from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer 370) is input to the terminal board 160. The Specifically, the prize ball information is input to the terminal “9” of the connector CN-2.

  In the terminal board 160, the signal line of the reference potential is connected to the terminal “1” of the connector CN-1 and the connector CN-2, and the signal line branches to input terminals “1” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9. 1 ”. The signal lines connected to the terminals “2” to “9” of the connector CN-1 and the connector “9” of the connector CN-2 are respectively connected to the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 via the 1 KΩ resistors R1 to R9. Input terminal “2”. The signal lines connected to the output terminals “4” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 are connected to the terminals “1” of the connectors CN1 to CN9, respectively. The signal lines connected to the output terminals “3” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 are connected to the terminals “2” of the connectors CN1 to CN9, respectively.

  In the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9, when a signal current flows through the input terminal, the light emitting element (LED) on the input side emits light. The emitted light is applied to the photoelectric element (solar cell) provided opposite to the LED through the transparent silicon. The photoelectric element that has received the light is exchanged for voltage according to the amount of light, and this voltage passes through the control circuit to charge the MOSFET gate of the output section. When the MOSFET gate voltage supplied from the photoelectric element reaches the set voltage value, the MOSFET becomes conductive and turns on the load. When the signal current at the input terminal is cut off, the light emitting element (LED) stops emitting light. When the light emission of the LED stops, the voltage of the photoelectric element decreases, and when the voltage supplied from the photoelectric element decreases, the gate load of the MOSFET is rapidly discharged by the control circuit. With this control circuit, the MOSFET is turned off and the load is turned off.

  By the operation of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 as described above, the signals input from the connectors CN-1 and CN-2 on the input side are transmitted to the connectors CN1 to CN9 on the output side to the external device such as a hall computer. Is output. Specifically, the design CN count 1 signal is output from the connector CN1, the start signal is output from the connector CN2, the jackpot signal is output from the connector CN3, the jackpot signal is output from the connector CN4, and the connector CN5 is output. Three jackpot signals are output, a time reduction signal is output from the connector CN6, a winning signal is output from the connector CN7, a security signal is output from the connector CN8, and prize ball information is output from the connector CN9. The assignment of connectors to each external output signal on terminal board 160 is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the security signal may be output from the end connector (for example, connector CN9) provided on the terminal board 160.

  Note that the winning signal output from the connector CN7 indicates that a predetermined payout condition for paying out a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 balls) of winning balls is satisfied (the first start winning port 13, The winning of the second starting winning port 14, the third starting winning port 17, and the big winning port has occurred, and no prize balls have been paid in. Specifically, the proximity switch (count switch 23, first switch This is a signal indicating that a predetermined payout condition has been established on condition that a detection signal from the start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 17a) is input. . By confirming the winning signal, the expected number of prize balls to be paid out can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer.

  Also, the prize ball information output from the connector CN9 is that a specific number (in this embodiment, 10) prize balls are paid out (the ball payout device 97 is driven and the prize balls are actually paid out). This is a signal indicating that By confirming the prize ball information, the number of prize balls actually paid out can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer. In addition, by confirming the planned number of prize balls indicated by the winning signal and the number of prize balls already paid out indicated by the prize ball information, whether or not the prize balls have been paid out normally and the number of excess or insufficient prize balls are determined. It can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer.

  The security signal output from the connector CN8 is a signal indicating the security state of the gaming machine. Specifically, as will be described later, when it is determined that a winning order abnormality has occurred between the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, a security signal is given for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Output to an external device such as a computer. By configuring in this way, the possibility that a winning order abnormality between the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred and some sort of fraud is being performed is confirmed on the external device side such as a hall computer. Can be recognized.

  Further, as described above, by providing the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 on the terminal board 160, signal input from the outside to the inside of the gaming machine can be prevented, and as a result, illegal acts can be surely prevented. it can. In the above example, the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 are provided on the terminal board 160. However, other relay elements such as mechanical relays may be used instead of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating the display result (15R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 12). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “1 ☆ 5 Or “135”) may be displayed in a stopped state). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine a variation pattern using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S35 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination thereof is performed. Performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning order abnormality notifying process for detecting a winning order abnormality in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 and notifying the winning order abnormality (step S22).

  It should be noted that “abnormal winning order” means the order in which game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (specifically, the first start opening switch 13a and the second start opening switch 14a). The order in which game balls are detected is different from the predetermined order. In this embodiment, as already described, the game balls that have flowed into the distribution device 200 are configured to alternately win the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 by the distribution member 202. (However, in the certain change state or the short time state (that is, the high base state), there is a case where the second start winning opening 14 can be won regardless of the state of the allocating device 200). Or, the game ball does not continuously win the second start winning opening 14 (however, in the probability variation state or the short time state (that is, the high base state), the second starting winning opening 14 may win continuously). . For this reason, in this embodiment, a winning order abnormality is detected when a predetermined number or more (four or more in this example) are continuously won in either the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Control for notifying such a winning order abnormality is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S23). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34. Execute control.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S24). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S25 and S26).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a, and the count switch 23 (step). S31). Specifically, it is mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S32: output processing).

  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 S33).

  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 S34). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S23 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), 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 of steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) 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 change big hit symbol (for example, “1 * 5” or “135”) may be stopped and displayed without reaching reach).

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the variable display result is “displacement” and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect design does not involve the reach state, the shortened non-reach shift and the non-reach shift Is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is associated with the reach state, the shortened normal deviation, the normal deviation, the pseudo-rendition 1 normal deviation, the super deviation, the pseudo-rendition 2 super Outage and pseudo-ream 3 super outage are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when the deviation from the pseudo-continuous 1 normal is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, in the variation pattern accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the deviation from the super-continuous 2 super is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the deviation from the pseudo-continuation 3 supermarket among the variation patterns accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-continuation, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. . Of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8, the shortened non-reach deviation and the shortened normal deviation are provided corresponding to the non-reach deviation and the normal deviation, respectively, and the variation time is shorter than the non-reach deviation or the normal deviation. This is a variation pattern for shortening.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a hit (15R probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit) is a non-reach per normal, normal hit, simulated Per station, per supermarket, per pseudostation 2 supermarket and per pseudostation 3 supermarket are prepared. In FIG. 8, non-reach hit is a shortening variation pattern used when the probability change big hit suddenly occurs during the probability change state. For non-reach, which is a fluctuation pattern for shortening, the reach effect etc. is not included, and other fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of special symbols is hit (per normal, per quasi-ream, per super, Fluctuation time is shorter than that of 2 supermarkets and 3 supermarkets). In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when the normal pattern per pseudo-continuous is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed once. In addition, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the per-ream 2 supermarket is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when using the per-ream 3 supermarket, the re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 40 seconds in the case of super reach with a pseudo-ream). In the case of super-reach without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 25 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of super-reach, Accordingly, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, separate tables are prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 are used. It is also possible to prepare a variation pattern determination table) and select a determination table according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(3) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(4) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is first selected in accordance with the gaming state, and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) is used to select one of the variation patterns included in the selected variation pattern determination table. The fluctuation pattern is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 7, 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 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. 10A 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 jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 10 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 10A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (15R probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit described later) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 10A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 10D and 10E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 10 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning 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. Further, FIG. 10E shows a case in which a holding memory based on a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 or the third starting winning opening 17 is used (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). ) A jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b when determining the jackpot type.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a, 131b determines that the jackpot type is “15R probability variable big hit” or based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, 15 determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, five determination values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 5/40). Suddenly determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening 17 are started winning. As compared with the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, in this embodiment, the big hit type determination table 131b is more than the “15R probability variation big hit” compared to the big hit type determination table 131a. Judgment value of is assigned. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a start winning prize is given to the second starting prize opening 14 or the third starting prize opening 17 and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the start winning prize is given to the first start prize opening 13. As compared with the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the ratio of advantageous “15R probability variation big hit” is high.

  In this embodiment, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is more advantageous than the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. The allocation of the type determination table 131a and the jackpot type determination table 131b is the same, and the advantage is the same between the case of performing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of performing the variable display of the second special symbol. May be.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, there are “15R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 10-round jackpot game and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a 5-round jackpot game may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the case where there are two types of jackpot types, “15R probability variation jackpot” and “sudden probability variation jackpot”, is not limited to two types, but may be, for example, three or more types. .

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state, and is shifted to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability changed state and the time reduction state is entered. (See step S166 described later). Then, after the transition to the probability changing state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment), the probability changing state and the time reduction state are finished (see steps S167, S169b, S141a to S144a, S141b to S144b). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, even if the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are terminated (see step S132).

  The “suddenly promising big hit” is a big hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the special winning opening is opened compared to the “15R probable big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). is there. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in the “15R probability variation big hit”, whereas the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 0.1 seconds in the “sudden probability variation big hit”. It is extremely short, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. See step S166 described later. ). Then, after shifting to the probability changing state, the probability changing state ends when the variable display is terminated a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment) (see steps S167 and S141a to S144a). However, in this embodiment, even if the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state due to the sudden probability change big hit, the short time state continues (although the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state, the high base state continues. ) Then, after the probability variation state ends, when the variable display is terminated a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is also terminated. That is, in this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state due to the sudden probability change big hit, until the end of the variable display a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times), it is controlled to the short time state (high base state) ( Steps S169a and S141b to S144b). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, even if the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are terminated (see step S132).

  In this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, depending on whether the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit or sudden big hit, The number of times that the time-short state is controlled after completion of the gaming state is determined (in this example, 70 times for 15R probability change big hit, 100 times for sudden probability change big hit). The number of times of control may be determined each time using a random number or the like. In this case, it is desirable to determine the number of time reductions at a different rate according to the jackpot type. For example, when the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit, the ratio determined to 70 times is high out of the number of short-time 70 times and 100 times, and in the case of sudden probability big hit, the ratio determined to 100 times is high. Try to be high. In this way, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, by configuring so that the ratio of increasing the number of time reductions is higher than in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, it is controlled to sudden probability variation big hit which is disadvantageous than 15R probability variation big hit. Can be less discouraged. In this embodiment, the set number of time reductions is two types of 70 times and 100 times, but is not limited to this and may be three or more types. Also, the same number of times may be set regardless of the big hit type.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, and determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to “15R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” are set. ing. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation pattern determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Further, in this embodiment, one of the variation pattern determination tables in FIGS. 11A to 11C is selected according to the gaming state, and the variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table. It is determined. Specifically, in the case of a gaming state other than the probability variation state (normal state or time short state that is not the probability variation state), the normal time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11A is used. Further, in the first probability variation period (details will be described later) of the periods controlled to the probability variation state, the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11B is used, and the probability variation state is controlled. In the second certain variation period (details will be described later) after the first certain variation period, the second certain variation period variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11C is used.

  As shown in FIG. 11, each variation pattern determination table has a “15R big hit” field, a “surprise big hit” field, and a “out of” field. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is a 15R probability variation jackpot, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) and the value of the “15R jackpot” field. Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is an abrupt big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) and the value of the “abrupt big hit” field. Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is out of place, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) and the value of the “out” field. In the variation pattern determination table, determination values corresponding to each variation pattern are assigned for each field. However, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown for the sake of simplicity. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the numerical value corresponding to the variation pattern in each field indicates the ratio (%) at which the variation pattern is selected.

  According to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, when 15R is a big hit, the proportion of variation patterns with super reach is higher than that with normal reach, and when there is a loss, it has normal reach than with super reach. Since the rate at which the variation pattern is selected is high, the rate at which the big hit is higher when the variation pattern at which super reach is executed is selected than at the normal reach. In addition, when 15R is a big hit, the rate of selection of a variation pattern with a large number of pseudo-reams is high, and when it is off, the rate of selection of a variation pattern with a small number of pseudo-reams is high, so the same normal reach or super reach is executed. Even if it is a case where the number of pseudo-reams is larger, the ratio of the big hit becomes higher.

  In this embodiment, since the number of fluctuations controlled to the probability variation state is limited (70 in this example), it is considered that the player's feelings change depending on the remaining number of variations controlled to the probability variation state. . Specifically, when the remaining number of fluctuations is large (for example, the first half of the period controlled to the probability variation state), the player wants to become a 15R probability variation big hit that is more advantageous than the sudden big hit. Conceivable. However, when the remaining number of fluctuations decreases (for example, in the second half of the period controlled to the probability variation state), the player desires to become 15R probability variation big hit rather than sudden probability big hit, but before the probability variation state ends. It is thought that it will change to the feeling that I want you to hit because even a big hit is acceptable. In other words, in the big hit game, since it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win the big winning opening during the big hit game, when the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the probability variation state is large (for example, in the period controlled to the probability variation state) The first half of it is not useful. However, the sudden hit big hit is newly controlled after the big hit game, and is useful when the remaining number of changes is small (for example, the latter half of the period controlled to the positive change state). From the above, in this embodiment, depending on which period of the periods controlled to the probability variation state, a sudden big hit is generated to newly control the probability variation state (that is, the probability variation It can be said that the player's perception of the situation changes). Note that when the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the probability variation state is small (for example, in the latter half of the period controlled to the probability variation state), compared to when the remaining number of fluctuations is large, regardless of the sudden hit. Of course, the player's desire to win will naturally be strengthened.

  A characteristic of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C is that the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal use is one of fluctuations from normal to pseudo-super 3 supermarkets in the case of sudden hit. Although the determination value is assigned so as to be determined for the pattern, the variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period has a variation time compared to the variation pattern per normal to pseudo-super 3 supermarkets in the case of sudden hit. The determination value is assigned so that only the short fluctuation pattern “per non-reach” is determined. By setting in this way, the sudden hit is generated after the reach effect or the like is performed when the probability variation state is not performed. In other words, it occurs after a relatively short fluctuation time without a reach effect or the like.

  Also, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C is characteristic in that the variation pattern determination table for the second probability variation period is more likely to have a greater likelihood than the variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period. In this case, the determination value is assigned such that the ratio determined for the shortening variation pattern “per non-reach” is low. By setting in this way, in the latter half of the period in which the probability variation state is set (hereinafter also referred to as the second probability variation period), the reach effect or the like is relatively not performed as compared with the first probability variation period. The rate at which sudden big hits occur after a short fluctuation time is reduced.

  According to the characteristics of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C as described above, in this embodiment, the reach probability is performed in the first probability change period in which the sudden success is not useful. In the 2nd probability variation period, where the sudden hit is useful, the rate of occurrence is as low as that, and reach production is performed with a relatively long variation time. The rate of occurrence after breaking up increases. Therefore, depending on which period of the period controlled to the probable change state (that is, depending on the player's feelings), the variation time when controlled to sudden hit big is different, so that the game entertainment is improved be able to. In other words, it can be said that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the sudden big hit after the reach effect or the like is performed with a long variation time in the first probability variation period in which the big hit is not useful. Although it is expressed that the sudden big hit is useful in the second probability variation period, this is not controlled to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the sudden big hit that occurred in the first probability variation period. It means that it feels like that because the way we perceive it has changed.

  Also, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C is characteristic in that the normal variation pattern determination table is a shortening variation time set shorter than other variation patterns. Although determination values are assigned so as not to be determined for fluctuation patterns (shortened non-reach, short normal and per non-reach), the first certain variation period variation pattern determination table and the second certain variation period variation pattern determination table are The determination value is assigned so as to be determined to be a fluctuation pattern for shortening (shortening non-reach out, short normal out and non-reach). Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the variation determination ratio for shortening indicating the ratio determined for the variation pattern for shortening (shortened non-reach out, short out normal and per non-reach) in the normal variation pattern determination table. Is 0 (%) for any of the 15R big hit, the sudden big hit, and the deviation. On the other hand, the ratio determined for the shortening variation pattern (short non-reach, short normal non-reach and non-reach) is determined in the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table and the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table. The shortening variation determination ratio shown is 0 (%) for the 15R big hit, but is not 0 (%) for the sudden big hit and deviation. In other words, the variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period and the variation pattern determination table for the second probability variation period are a variation pattern for shortening at a fixed rate (absence of shortening non-reach, slipping off shortening normal and The determination value is assigned so that (per non-reach) is selected. As described above, in this embodiment, when the state is changed to the probability changing state, the state is also changed to the time reduction state (high base state). Therefore, by setting as described above, in the probability variation state (time-short state) in which the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table or the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table is used, the variation for shortening the variation time is short. The ratio at which the pattern is selected is increased, and a large amount of change display can be efficiently executed even in the same game time as compared to the normal state.

  11A to 11C is characterized in that the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table is shorter than the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table. That is, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined for the pattern (short non-reach, short normal and per non-reach) is high. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the shortening variation determination ratio indicating the ratio determined as the shortening variation pattern in the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table is 100 (%) for the sudden hit. Yes, it is 65 (%) for outliers. On the other hand, the shortening variation determination ratio indicating the ratio to be determined as the shortening variation pattern in the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table is 20 (%) for the sudden hit, and 15 ( %). By setting in this way, even in the probability variation state, the rate of selection of the variation pattern for shortening is different between the first probability variation period and the second probability variation period. In comparison with this, the rate at which the shortening variation pattern is selected is reduced. Therefore, in the second probability variation period in which the player wants to hit regardless of the sudden hit, the proportion of variation patterns with long variation times increases, so it takes time to display one variation. The ratio of execution will increase, and it will be possible to enhance the entertainment fun On the contrary, in the first probability variation period, more variable display can be executed more efficiently than in the second probability variation period.

  In this embodiment, when the display result of the fluctuation display is suddenly a probable big hit, a sudden notice effect is provided for notifying that the sudden probable big hit is being displayed during the fluctuation display. The surprise notification effect is a normal surprise notification effect that informs that the sudden probability change big hit at the first timing during the fluctuation display, and a special surprise notification that notifies that the sudden probability change big hit occurs at the second timing after the first timing. It is executed in any manner of production. Specifically, in the normal surprise notification effect, it is informed that sudden probability change big hit before reach is reached, and in the special sudden accuracy notification effect, it is notified that sudden probability change big hit after reach is reached (represented as before reach). Strictly speaking, however, it does not reach the reach state even after the normal suddenness notification effect that informs that it will suddenly become a probable big hit. Sometimes.).

  As described above, the special surprise notification effect is performed after reaching, so that it is executed when the display result of the variation display is a sudden probability variation big hit and a variation pattern with reach. In addition, since the normal surprise notification effect is notified before reaching (strictly, without reaching the reach state), when the display result of the variation display is a sudden variation suddenly and the variation pattern without the reach. To be executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the display result is suddenly a probable big hit and the fluctuation pattern “per non-reach” shown in FIG. Further, the display result is a sudden probability variation big hit, and fluctuation patterns other than the fluctuation pattern “per non-reach” shown in FIG. 11 (per normal, pseudo-per 1 normal, per super, per pseudo-continuous 2 super, and pseudo-continuous 3 super When the hit is determined, a special surprise notification effect is executed. Therefore, when the display result is suddenly a probable big hit, it is determined whether to execute the normal suddenness notification effect or the special suddenness notification effect depending on which of the multiple types of variation patterns shown in FIG. Is done. As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the sudden probability change big hit is suddenly made during the first probability change period, the normal suddenness notification effect is executed, and the sudden probability change is made during the second probability change period. In the case of a big hit, the rate of execution of the special surprise notification effect is higher than the normal surprise notification effect. Therefore, depending on which period of the period controlled to the probable change state (that is, according to the player's feelings), the timing for informing that the control is performed for the sudden hit is changed (for example, before reach) Or after reaching, etc.), and it is possible to prevent the game during the period controlled to the probabilistic state from becoming monotonous and deteriorating.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the fluctuation pattern to determine which of the normal rush notification effect and the special rush notification effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the effect control microcomputer 100, it may be determined which of the normal surprise notification effect and the special surprise notification effect is executed. For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result and the variation time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the reach effect during the variation display based on the determined display result and the variation time. It can be realized by determining which one of the normal rush notification effect and the special rush notification effect is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in any one of the normal pseudo-continuous effect and the special pseudo-continuous effect, and it is executed in the effect control microcomputer 100 as to which one is executed. Although it is determined by the process to be performed (a pseudo continuous effect determination process (step S823) to be described later), the game control micro is determined in the same manner as to determine which of the normal suddenness notification effect and the special suddenness notification effect is executed. This may be determined by the computer 560. For example, it can be realized by providing a variation pattern that also designates an effect mode of a pseudo-continuous effect. In addition, when providing the variation pattern which also designates the production mode of the pseudo-continuous effect, the variation pattern which designates the normal pseudo-continuous effect and the variation pattern which designates the special pseudo-continuous effect are different in each variation pattern determination table. It is desirable to assign a decision value to be determined. That is, the normal pseudo-continuous effect and the special pseudo-continuous effect at different ratios depending on whether the state is a state other than the probability variation state (normal state or short-time state) or the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period in the probability variation state. It is desirable to decide which one to execute.

  Further, in this embodiment, the normal-time fluctuation pattern determination table is assigned a determination value so that a fluctuation pattern with a reach effect is selected at the time of a sudden hit, but a fluctuation pattern without a reach effect is selected. It may be set to be selectable. In this case, in addition to the shortening variation pattern “per non-reach” shown in FIG. 11, a normal variation pattern “per non-reach” having a relatively long variation time than the shortening variation pattern is provided and can be selected. Is desirable. Further, in the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table and the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table, the normal variation pattern “per non-reach” may be selectable.

  In this embodiment, the period controlled to the probability variation state is divided into two, the first probability variation period and the second probability variation period, but may be three or more, and may be distinguished into three or more. In this case, a variation pattern determination table may be provided according to each period.

  In this embodiment, the same variation pattern determination table is used regardless of the number of reserved memories, but a different variation pattern determination table may be used depending on the number of reserved memories. In this case, for example, in the “out of” field of the variation pattern determination table used when the total number of stored pending memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be large) (for example, 3 or more), the reach probability The determination value is set so that the value becomes lower.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 12, a command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a jackpot start designation command or a sudden probability variable jackpot start designation command is used according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, when it is “15R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and when it is “sudden probability variation big hit”, the sudden probability variation big hit start designation command (A002 (H)). ) Is used.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “15R probability variable jackpot”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (sudden probability change jackpot end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of a game of sudden probability change jackpot.

  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. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) for designating that there is a first start winning. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

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

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command to be transmitted as the stored storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (winning order abnormality notification designation command) that designates that a winning order abnormality of a game ball has been detected and that the winning order abnormality is notified.

  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 FIG. 12, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) 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, if the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, or the third start port switch 17a is turned on, that is, the first start winning port 13, the second start. If the start winning to either the winning opening 14 or the third starting winning opening 17 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If none of the first start winning port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 17a are turned on, the start port switch passing process (step S312) is not executed, and the internal state is maintained. In response, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. The processes in steps S300 to S307 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 the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold 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. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol 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 big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). 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, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S23.

  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. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, 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. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is 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. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

  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.

  14 and 15 are flowcharts 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 S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the first winning number counter for counting the number of times that the game ball has continuously won the first starting winning port 13 (step). S1212). Further, the CPU 56 clears the value of the second winning number counter for counting the number of times that the game ball has continuously won the second start winning opening 14 (step S1213). In other words, in this case, even if the game ball has been won in the second start winning opening 14 continuously to some extent and the value of the second winning number counter is 2 or more, Since the start winning to the winning opening 13 occurs and the continuous winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is interrupted, the value of the second winning number counter is cleared.

  Note that the processing of steps S1212 and S1213 is not performed immediately on the basis of the fact that the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, and the value of the first winning number counter is not counted. The value of the first winning number counter may be counted on condition that the value (4 in this example) has not been reached (that is, only the effective start winning number may be counted). Specifically, the process of steps S1212 and S1213 may be executed after determining N in step S1214. Conversely, the value of the first winning number counter may be counted only when the first reserved storage number reaches the upper limit (4 in this example) (that is, only the invalid start winning is counted). You may do it).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4). ) Is confirmed (step S1214). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1221.

  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 S1215), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1216). In addition, the CPU 56 in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 (including the third start winning opening 17), Data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S1217).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball is won at the second start winning port 14) or when the third start port switch 17a is turned on (that is, the third When the game ball starts and wins at the start winning opening 17), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first When the 2 start port switch 14a or the 3rd start port switch 17a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 16A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the two starting winning ports 14 (including the third starting winning port 17). Accordingly, in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 (including the third start winning port 17) is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16B) ( Step S1218). In the processing of step S1218, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save 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 first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 16B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) 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, and a variation. A random number for pattern determination (random 3) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1219), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to set the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1220).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S1222). If the time reduction flag is set (if it is a probability change state or a time reduction state (ie, a high base state)), the process proceeds to step S1224. If the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of a normal symbol process flag described later is 3 (step S1223). In this embodiment, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (when the normal electric accessory operation process of the normal symbol process process described later is being executed), the process proceeds to step S1224.

  If the time reduction flag is set in step S1222 or if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 in step S1223, the CPU 56 clears the value of the second winning number counter (step S1224). In other words, the setting of the hour / short flag is controlled to the high base state and the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased. It is easy to win continuously at the 2 start winning opening 14. Therefore, in this case, the value of the second winning number counter is cleared, and control is performed so as not to determine that the winning order is abnormal. Further, the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3, and the fact that the normal electric accessory actuating process of the normal symbol process described later is being executed, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. It is easy to win continuously at the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, also in this case, the value of the second winning number counter is cleared, and control is performed so as not to determine that the winning order is abnormal. Then, control goes to a step S1226.

  In this embodiment, when both the determination as to whether or not the state is the probability variation state or the time reduction state (that is, the high base state) and the determination as to whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is open are executed. However, only one of them may be executed. Specifically, only one of the determination process in step S1222 and the determination process in step S1223 may be executed.

  If the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the second winning number counter (step S1225). Further, the CPU 56 clears the value of the first winning number counter (step S1226). That is, in this case, even if the game ball has won a certain number of consecutive wins in the first start winning opening 13 and the value of the first winning number counter is 2 or more before that, Since the start winning to the winning opening 14 occurs and the continuous winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is interrupted, the value of the first winning number counter is cleared. Then, control goes to a step S1228.

  Note that the processing of steps S1222 to S1226 is not immediately performed based on the fact that the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, and the value of the second winning number counter is not counted. The value of the second winning number counter may be counted on condition that the value (4 in this example) has not been reached (that is, only the effective start winning number may be counted). Specifically, after determining Y in step S1221, the same determination process as in step S1228 may be performed to determine N, and then the processes in steps S1222 to S1226 may be performed. Conversely, the value of the second winning number counter may be counted only when the second reserved memory number reaches the upper limit (4 in this example) (that is, only the invalid start winning is counted). You may do it).

  In this embodiment, the first winning number counter continues counting regardless of whether it is in the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) or whether the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open. And winning based on the fact that the consecutive winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 is detected through the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) or during the period when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. Although the case where it is determined that the order is abnormal is shown, the counting of the first winning number counter is interrupted during the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) or during the opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Good. Then, when the consecutive winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 is detected during the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) or during the opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the winning order is abnormal. May be determined. Specifically, for example, after two consecutive winnings at the first start winning opening 13 are counted, the probability change state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) or the variable winning ball device 15 is opened once. Is interrupted, and after finishing the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) or the open state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, two consecutive wins are made in the first start winning opening 13 (the probability change). In the state or in the short time state (that is, in the high base state) or when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, there is no winning in the second starting winning hole 14), and the first starting winning hole 13 is won in total for four consecutive balls. It may be determined that the winning order is abnormal.

  If the second start port switch 14a is not in the on state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the third start port switch 17a is in the on state (step S1227). If the third start port switch 17a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the first winning number counter is cleared in step S1226, or if the third start port switch is in the ON state in step S1227, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically Is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4) (step S1228). 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 S1229) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1230). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1231).

  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. 16B) ( Step S1232). In the process of step S1232, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) and variation pattern determination random number (random 3) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1233), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1234).

  In this embodiment, if the third start port switch is in the ON state in step S1227, the process proceeds to step S1228. That is, regardless of the state of the sorting apparatus 200, if the third start port switch is on and the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is incremented by one. Therefore, even if the state is not the probability change state or the short time state (that is, the high base state), “first” and “second” may not be stored alternately in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). However, even if the third start port switch is in the ON state in step S1227, the process of adding 1 to the value of the second winning number counter is not performed. Therefore, regardless of the detection result of the third start port switch 17a, the second When the order in which the game balls are detected by the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is different from the predetermined order, it is determined to be abnormal. If the third start winning port 17 and the third start port switch 17a are not provided, and the state is not the probability change state or the short time state (that is, the high base state), the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specifying area) indicates “ “1” and “second” may be stored alternately. In this case, the process of step S1227 is omitted, and if the second start port switch is not in the on state in step S1221, the process may be terminated as it is.

  17 and 18 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.

  In step S51, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S51A.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 16A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  In this embodiment, by the processing of steps S52 to S54 being performed, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (including the third start winning opening 17). In accordance with the winning order, the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (including the third starting winning opening 17). Or although the case where the variable display of a 2nd special symbol is performed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, 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 reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 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, if the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S307 can be shared between the case where the first special symbol is the target and the case where the second special symbol is the target.

  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 the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1216 or step S1232 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 10) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probability change state (normal state or short-time state). Specifically, the probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 10A 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 variable. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 10A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 10A, 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 “15R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment).

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), 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. 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variation big hit” or “ "Sudden probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in step S1218 or step S1232 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit type. Do. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, 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. Further, as shown in FIGS. 10D and 10E, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the 15R probability change is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. The rate at which jackpots are selected 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 big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, either “1” or “7”, which is the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly probable big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “15R probable big hit” is decided, “7” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. decide.

  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. 19 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 a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is controlled is set (step S91). If the probability variation flag is not set, the normal variation pattern determination table is selected as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S92). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S96.

  If the probability variation flag is set in step S91, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of possible variations of the special symbol in the probability variation state is greater than a predetermined value (30 in this example). (Step S93). In this embodiment, that the value of the probability variation counter is larger than a predetermined value (30 in this example) means that the first probability variation period (in this example, after transitioning to the probability variation state) among the periods controlled to the probability variation state. , The number of fluctuations is 0 to 40), and the value of the probability variation counter is smaller than or equal to a predetermined value (30 in this example) This indicates that the second probability variation period (in this example, the number of fluctuations is 41 to 70 after the transition to the probability variation state). That is, in step S93, it is confirmed whether it is the first certain variation period or the second certain variation period among the periods controlled to the certain variation state.

  In step S93, when the value of the probability variation counter is larger than a predetermined value (30 in this example) (that is, in the first probability variation period), the variation pattern is used to determine one of a plurality of types. As the table to be selected, the variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period is selected (step S94). On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation counter is smaller than or equal to a predetermined value (30 in this example) (that is, in the second probability variation period), the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used for the second change period, the second probability change period change pattern determination table is selected (step S95). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S96.

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S91 to S95, depending on whether the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period in the non-probability variation state (normal state or short-time state) or the certain variation state. Use different variation pattern determination table. Therefore, the variation pattern corresponding to the characteristics of each variation pattern determination table described above is selected according to whether the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period in the non-probability variation state (normal state or short-time state) or the certain variation state. Is done.

  In this embodiment, by checking whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is larger than a predetermined value (30 in this example), a period in which the number of fluctuations is 0 to 40 after shifting to the probability variation state. The first probability variation period is the second probability variation period in which the number of fluctuations is 41 to 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first probability variation period and the second probability variation period may be divided by any number of variations. Good. Further, the period to be divided is not limited to two, and may be three or more. In this embodiment, the period controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state and high base state) is divided into a plurality of periods, and a variation pattern determination table corresponding to each divided period is used. However, the configuration is not limited to the period in which the game state is controlled, but may be applied by dividing the period in which the game state is controlled differently. For example, it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state (high probability state and high base state from 1 to 70 times, high probability state but low base state from 71 to 74 times) until the number of fluctuations after big hit game reaches 74 times In the configuration, different variation pattern determination tables may be used for a period in which the number of variations after the big hit game is 1 to 70 times and a period in which the number of variations is 71 to 74 times.

  In step S96, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set. When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, when the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit (step S97), among the plurality of fields provided in the variation pattern determination table, the “15R big hit” field ( 11) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  If the big hit type is not 15R big hit, the “sudden big hit” field (see FIG. 11) is selected from the plurality of fields provided in the variation pattern determination table (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 selects the “out” field (see FIG. 11) among the plurality of fields provided in the variation pattern determination table (step S102). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and selects it by any one of steps S92, S94, and S95. In the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the field of the variation pattern determination table selected in any one of steps S98, S99, and S102 (step S104).

  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. In this embodiment, the variation pattern is directly determined using the variation pattern determination random number. However, the variation pattern is grouped in advance into the variation pattern type, and first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number. The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination random number from the variation patterns included in the determined variation pattern type.

  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 S105). 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 change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  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 S107). 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 S108).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of determining the variation pattern regardless of the reach, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. . Then, the variation pattern may be determined based on the determination result of whether or not to reach. In that case, prepare the fluctuation pattern determination table for non-reach (including only the fluctuation pattern of non-reach) and the fluctuation pattern determination table for reach (including only the fluctuation pattern of reach). Based on the determination result, one of the fluctuation pattern determination tables may be selected to determine the fluctuation pattern.

  Further, when deciding whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, the selection of reach according to the total number of reserved storage (may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) Reach determination tables having different 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. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (see FIG. 12) of one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 4 designation in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. it can. Further, when it is not “15R probability variation big hit” (that is, when it is “sudden probability variation big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S114).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in Step S110), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 21 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 the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. It is sufficient to set whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set in step S1121. Further, in this case, the set total pending storage 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 variation display is ended or when the big jackpot is ended. do it.

  Next, if the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). 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 S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 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, if set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the probability variation counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state, and the time reduction state. The time reduction flag indicating the presence and the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state are reset (step S132). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S134). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit, a sudden probable big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot” is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). Is done.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S135). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of “15R probability variation big hit” and 2 times in the case of “sudden probability big hit”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S136). The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of 15R probability change big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step 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 probability variation counter indicating the number of possible variations of the special symbol in the probability variation state is 0 (step S141a). If the value of the probability variation counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the probability variation counter by −1 (step S142a). When the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143a), the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag (step S144a).

  In addition, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time-count counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is 0 (step S141b). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by -1 (step S142b). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143b), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S144b).

  Next, 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. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is “15R probability variation big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is “sudden probability variation big hit”, sudden probability variation big hit end designation command (command A302 ( H)). 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 big hit end display timer (step S164). 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 sets the probability change flag and the time reduction flag to shift to the probability change state and the time reduction state (step S166). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (in this example, 70 times) in the probability variation counter (step S167). In this embodiment, the probability variation state management and the time reduction state management are separately performed. However, when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation state is controlled and the time reduction state (high (Base state) may also be controlled. Further, in this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in step S166 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S28), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time reduction flag set in step S167 may be used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time. In addition, when it is configured so that it can be controlled even in the normal symbol variation state with a higher probability of hitting the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol, the time reduction flag determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is hit. It is also used to

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” (step S168), and if it is “suddenly probable big hit”, sets the predetermined number of times (100 in this example) to the short-time counter. (Step S169a) If it is not “suddenly probable big hit” (that is, if “15R probable big hit”), a predetermined number of times (70 in this example) is set in the time-count counter (step S169a). As described above, in this embodiment, since the different time reduction times are set for “15R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” (specifically, “sudden probability variation big hit” is set more quickly. In the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, the time-short state also ends when the probability variation state ends. However, in the case of “sudden probability variation big hit”, a predetermined number of times (in this example, after the probability variation state ends) (30 times) until the display of fluctuation is completed, the time is kept controlled. Therefore, it is possible to reduce disappointment in the case of “suddenly probable big hit” instead of “15R probable big hit” which is advantageous in the number of times and the opening period of the big winning opening. In this embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the number of time reductions is determined depending on whether the big hit type is a 15R probability variable big hit or a sudden big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. Etc. may be used to determine the number of time reductions. In this case, it is desirable to determine the number of time reductions at a different rate according to the jackpot type. For example, when the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit, the ratio determined to 70 times is high out of the number of short-time 70 times and 100 times, and in the case of sudden probability big hit, the ratio determined to 100 times is high. Make it high. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the discouragement when “suddenly promising big hit”.

  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 S170).

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) will be described. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on, the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process. Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the normal symbol normal process, the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol stop process, or the normal electric utility actuating process according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  In the gate switch passage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 can start the normal symbol variation (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating the normal symbol normal process, specifically, the normal symbol display) When the normal symbol is not displayed on the display 10 and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation based on the normal display being derived and displayed on the normal display 10), the gate passing memory is stored. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol variation process (specifically “1”).

  In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 and causes the normal symbol process timer to stop the normal symbol process symbol. Set the display time and start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol stop process (specifically “2”).

  In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal processing. On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Also, check whether the current gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state, and if it is a probable state or a short time state (that is, a high base state), When the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball device 15) is selected and the probability variation state or the time-short state is not selected (that is, the low base state), the ordinary electric accessory (variable prize winning) in the low base state is selected. The opening pattern of the ball device 15) is selected and the selected opening pattern is set. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation process.

  In the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the CPU 56 opens the ordinary electric accessory with the set opening pattern on the condition that the ordinary symbol process timer has not timed out (executes the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15). Execute normal electric accessory release pattern processing. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the open period of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is longer in the probability variation state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) than in the low base state. When the normal symbol process timer times out, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process.

  Next, the special symbol display control process (step S33) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) will be described. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, and if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, that is, the special symbol changing process is being executed. If there is,) the CPU 56 performs processing for setting or updating the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. 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 S23) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to 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, and if the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, the special symbol stop process) The CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. I do. 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 S23) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to 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. Since the setting data is not changed after the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest stop symbol is based on the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing in step S23. Will continue to be displayed until the next variable display is started. Further, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol display for special symbol fluctuation display The 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 S33), 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.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the winning order abnormality notification process in step S22. In the winning order abnormality notification process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) checks whether or not the value of the first winning number counter is 4 or more (step S250). If the value of the first winning number counter is 4 or more, the CPU 56 clears the value of the first winning number counter (step S251), and proceeds to step S254. If the value of the first winning number counter is not 4 or more, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second winning number counter is 4 or more (step S252). If the value of the second winning number counter is 4 or more, the CPU 56 clears the value of the second winning number counter (step S253), and proceeds to step S254. If the value of the second winning number counter is not 4 or more, the process is terminated as it is.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning order abnormality notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S254). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) in the security signal information timer (step S255). In this embodiment, the information output process (see S30) is executed based on the fact that the predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in step S255, so that the security signal is generated for a predetermined time (in this example, 30). Second) is output externally. That is, when the value of the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 4 or more (Y in Steps S250 and S252), 4 continuously from the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. It is determined that a winning order abnormality has occurred due to the occurrence of the above winnings, and control for transmitting a winning order abnormality notification designation command is performed in order to perform a winning order abnormality notification, and a security signal is transmitted for a predetermined period (in this example). , 30 seconds) Perform processing for external output.

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined that the winning order is abnormal for both the case where the first start winning opening 13 is continuously won and the case where the second starting winning opening 14 is continuously won is shown. The winning order may be determined to be abnormal only in one of the cases where the first start winning opening 13 is continuously won and the second start winning opening 14 is continuously won. .

  Further, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is continuously won and the winning order is abnormal, and when the second starting winning opening 14 is continuously won and the winning order is abnormal, In the above, the case where a common command is transmitted as the winning order abnormality notification designation command is shown. However, when the winning order is abnormal after consecutively winning the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is continuous. Then, a winning order abnormality notification designating command may be transmitted so as to be distinguishable from the case where the winning order is abnormal. Specifically, when a winning is made consecutively at the first start winning opening 13 and the winning order is abnormal, a first winning order abnormality notification designating command is transmitted, and the second starting winning opening 14 is continuously received. If the winning order becomes abnormal after winning a prize, a second winning order abnormality notification designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the case where the determination value to be compared with the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 4 is shown. However, the determination value is not limited to the value shown in this embodiment, and for example, step S250. , Other values may be used as the determination value, such as determining whether the value of the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 5 or more. Further, for example, in steps S250 and S252, it is determined whether or not the value of the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 2 or more, so that the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 is determined. If even one ball wins continuously, it may be determined that the winning order is abnormal immediately. However, in this embodiment, the determination criterion is given a margin by determining that the winning order is abnormal on the condition that four balls have been consecutively won at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This prevents erroneous determination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the determination of abnormality in winning order is executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, but it may be executed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a command indicating that there is a new start prize in the first start prize opening 13 or a command indicating that there is a new start prize in the second start prize slot 14. And the production control microcomputer 100 executes the same processing as steps S1212, S1213, S1222 to S1226 on the basis of the reception of those commands, so that the continuation to the first start winning opening 13 is performed. It is only necessary to count the number of winnings and the number of consecutive winnings to the second start winning opening 14, and determine the winning order abnormality by performing the same process as the winning order abnormality notifying process shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31 to the terminal board 160, a symbol determination number of times 1 signal, a start port signal, a big hit 1 signal, a big hit 2 signal, a big hit 3 signal, The time reduction signal, the winning signal, and the security signal are output by the information output process (see step S31) on the game control microcomputer 560 side. In this embodiment, the prize ball information is sent from the payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 to the terminal board 160 via the main board 31. It is output by the information output process on the 370 side. In the following, the part of the process executed in the information output process for outputting the security signal to the outside will be described. In fact, in the information output process, one signal for the number of symbol determinations, one start signal, one signal for jackpot, Processing for externally outputting two jackpot signals, three jackpot signals, a time reduction signal, and a winning signal is also executed.

  In the information output process, the CPU 56 loads the security signal information timer, reflects the state of the security signal information timer in the flag register, and determines whether the security signal information timer has timed out. In this embodiment, it is determined that a winning order abnormality has occurred between the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) is set in the security signal information timer (winning). When the predetermined time has not elapsed, it is determined that the security signal information timer has not timed out, and when the predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the security signal information timer is 0). ), It is determined that the security signal information timer has timed out.

  If the security signal information timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the security signal information timer and stores the calculation result in the security signal information timer. Then, the CPU 56 sets the security signal output bit position (bit 7 of the output port 1 in this example) of the information buffer. When the security signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, the CPU 56 thereafter sets the information buffer to the output value and outputs the output value to the output port 1. By this processing, a security signal is output from the output port 1 (becomes on). If the security signal information timer has timed out, the process of setting the security signal output bit position of the information buffer (bit 7 of output port 1 in this example) is not executed, and the security signal is turned off.

  Through the above processing, a security signal is output using the connector CN8 of the terminal board 160 until 30 seconds elapse after the winning order abnormality of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is detected. .

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing 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. 26 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. 12) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason 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 1 designation command to display result 4 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 (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a winning order abnormality notification designation command (command D000 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp driver board 35. Thus, lighting control of the frame LED 28 is performed with a predetermined abnormality notification pattern (step S626). Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs a predetermined abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 by outputting a control signal (sound number data) to the sound output board 70 (step S627).

  In this embodiment, the case where the winning order abnormality notification is performed by turning on the frame LED 28 with a predetermined abnormality notification pattern and outputting a predetermined abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 is shown. This aspect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the winning order abnormality notification may be performed by performing only one of lighting of the frame LED 28 with a predetermined abnormality notification pattern and output of a predetermined abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. Also, for example, the winning order abnormality notification may be performed by displaying a winning order abnormality notification screen including a character string such as “abnormal winning order” on the effect display device 9.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S628). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 28 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): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

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

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

  Big hit 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. 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. 29 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. 30 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 S820). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step S820 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S821). In other words, the processing of step S821 is executed by the production control CPU 101, so that the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the production 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. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S821, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  In this embodiment, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, in order to determine the stop symbol in the sudden notification effect determination process (step S824) described later, in step S821, the received display result designation command is “15R probability change. A stop symbol is determined only when it is a “hit” or “off”.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol and a temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. FIG. 31 (A) shows an example of a stop symbol combination, and FIG. 31 (B) shows an example of a temporary stop symbol combination. In the example shown in FIG. 31A, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), it is for effect control. The CPU 101 determines a combination of performance symbols in which three symbols are the same as the stop symbol.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the left middle as the stop symbol. A combination of performance symbols including the symbol for accuracy (in this example, “☆”) is determined on any of the right. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. 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 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 that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that is reminiscent of a surprise big hit (in this example, a combination of production symbols that include the symbol “☆” for the right one in the middle left and right) is also referred to as a sudden probability big hit symbol. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 31A, and a specific combination such as “135” may be used as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol.

  FIG. 31 (B) shows a combination of temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-series. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (B), a combination of effect symbols including pseudo-continuous symbols (“♪” in this example) in any of the middle left and right is shown as temporary stop symbols. For example, a combination of effects such as “1 ♪ 3” and “23 ♪” is applicable. Such a temporary stop symbol is also called a chance symbol. In this embodiment, when the variation display is performed based on the variation pattern including the pseudo-ream, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped after the variation starts. Then, after changing again from the chance symbol, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In this embodiment, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped at any of the left middle right, the chance symbol is displayed. However, in this example, the effect symbols are stopped in order of the left symbol → the right symbol → the middle symbol (temporary). Therefore, it is desirable that the temporary stop position of the pseudo continuous use symbol included in the chance symbol is determined so as to increase in the order of middle symbol> right symbol> left symbol. That is, it is desirable that the pseudo continuous symbols are temporarily stopped at a position where the stop order is late. By doing so, the timing at which the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped can be delayed, and the period during which the pseudo-simultaneous symbol is expected to be temporarily stopped can be lengthened. In addition to the example shown in FIG. 31 (B), for example, a combination of effects such as “123”, “234”, etc., which has a larger number one by one than the symbol on the left, may be used as the chance eye symbol. .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a pseudo-continuous effect determination process for determining a pseudo-continuous effect (step S823).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a pseudo-continuous effect determination process (step S823) in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. In the pseudo-continuous effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect (step S8231). If the variation pattern is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the probability variation counter indicating the number of possible variations in the probability variation state is 0 (step S8232). If it is (that is, if it is in the probability variation state), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is larger than a predetermined value (30 in this example) (step S8233). The probability variation counter in the production control microcomputer 100 is set to a predetermined value (70 in this example) when a big hit symbol (including a sudden probability variation big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed in the production symbol stop process described later (in FIG. 36). In step S8306), 1 is subtracted from the value when the off symbol is stopped and displayed (step S8314 in FIG. 36). Therefore, the probability variation counter in the production control microcomputer 100 indicates the remaining number of variations controlled to the probability variation state. Therefore, in step S8233, the value of the probability variation counter is greater than a predetermined value (30 in this example) means that the first certain variation period (in this example, after transitioning to the certain variation state) among the periods controlled to the certain variation state. , The number of fluctuations is 0 to 40), and the value of the probability variation counter is smaller than or equal to a predetermined value (30 in this example) This indicates that the second probability variation period (in this example, the number of fluctuations is 41 to 70 after the transition to the probability variation state). That is, in step S8233, it is confirmed whether it is the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period in the period controlled to the probability variation state.

  When it is determined in step S8233 that the value of the probability variation counter is larger than a predetermined value (30 in this example) (that is, in the first certain variation period of the period controlled to the certain variation state), for effect control The CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect as a normal pseudo-continuous effect (step S8234). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8233 that the value of the probability variation counter is smaller than or equal to a predetermined value (30 in this example) (that is, the second certain variation period in the period controlled to the certain variation state). ), The effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous effect as either the normal pseudo-continuous effect or the special pseudo-continuous effect (step S8235). In step S8235, the effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, either the normal pseudo-continuous effect or the special pseudo-continuous effect at the rate shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the normal pseudo-continuous effect can be determined even in the second certain variation period (step S8235), but only the special pseudo-continuous effect may be determined in the second certain variation period.

  In this embodiment, the normal pseudo-continuous effect and the special pseudo-continuous effect are executed at the first timing when the normal pseudo-continuous effect is variably displayed, and after the first timing when the special pseudo-continuous effect is variably displayed. It is different in that it is executed at two timings. Specifically, the normal pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the chance display symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed again without being changed and reaching the reach state (FIG. 37 (A1) to (A4)). reference). On the other hand, the special pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the chance symbol is temporarily stopped and changed again after the variable display is started and the reach state is reached (see FIGS. 37B1 to B4). Therefore, when it is determined in step S8234 or step S8235 that the normal pseudo-continuous effect is selected, the effect control CPU 101 can select any of the left, middle, and right chance symbols for temporary stop display (for example, “1 ♪ 3”). A crab-sequential symbol combination (a combination of performance symbols including “♪” in this example) is also determined. However, the chance eye symbols are determined so that the left and right symbols do not match. When it is determined in step S8235 that the special pseudo-continuous effect is selected, the effect control CPU 101 also determines the reach mode and the chance symbol to be displayed temporarily. For example, the CPU 101 for effect control determines a combination of effect symbols in which the left and right symbols match (for example, a combination of effect symbols in which the left and right symbols shown in FIG. 37 (B3) match with “1”) as the reach mode. Then, a combination in which the middle symbol becomes a pseudo-continuous symbol pattern (“♪” in this example) with respect to the determined reach mode is determined as a chance symbol symbol for temporary stop display.

  In addition, when a pseudo | simulation series is performed in multiple times, the process of step S8232-S8235 is repeatedly performed and a game state (For example, the 1st probability change period of a non-probability change state or a probability change state, or a 2nd probability change period etc.). ), Whether to execute the normal pseudo-continuous effect or the special pseudo-continuous effect may be determined. Further, instead of displaying the same chance symbol for each pseudo-continuous temporarily, different types of chance symbols may be displayed temporarily. In the example shown in FIG. 32, regardless of the number of pseudo-reams, in step S8235, the normal pseudo-ream effect and the special pseudo-ream effect are determined at a constant rate (see FIG. 32A). Alternatively, the normal pseudo-continuous effect and the special pseudo-continuous effect may be determined at different ratios depending on the number of pseudo-reams. For example, as the number of pseudo-reams increases, the ratio determined as the special pseudo-ream effects may be higher than the normal pseudo-ream effects. In addition, when the quasi-continuous performance is performed a plurality of times, the quasi-continuous performance is always executed at a constant timing (that is, either the normal quasi-continuous performance or the special quasi-continuous performance is executed a plurality of times). .

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the number of fluctuations controlled to the probability variation state is limited (70 in this example), the player's number of fluctuations controlled to the probability variation state is limited. The feelings will change. Specifically, in the second probability variation period in which the remaining number of fluctuations controlled in the probability variation state is small, the desire to hit regardless of the sudden big hit compared to the first probability variation period in which the remaining number of variations is large. It will be stronger. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32, in this embodiment, only the normal pseudo-continuous effects are executed in the first certain variation period, and the special pseudo-continuous effects are performed in the second certain variation period rather than the normal pseudo-continuous effects. Are configured to run at a high rate. Therefore, depending on which period of the periods controlled to be probabilistic (that is, depending on the player's feelings), the timing of executing the rendering by changing the rendering mode of the pseudo-continuous rendering (this book) In the example, it is possible to change the pre-reach and post-reach), and it is possible to prevent the game during the period controlled to the probability change state from becoming monotonous and deteriorating.

  In this embodiment, in step S8233 (that is, in the production control microcomputer 100), it is confirmed whether it is the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period. It is decided to execute the continuous effect, and it is determined that the special pseudo continuous effect is executed at a higher rate than the normal pseudo continuous effect in the second certain variation period. You may make it determine whether production is performed. This is because, for example, when a variation pattern is determined in the game control microcomputer 560 by providing a plurality of types of variation patterns for designating the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous operation (normal pseudo-continuous effect or special pseudo-continuous effect in this example). In addition, it is confirmed whether it is either the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period. If it is the first probability variation period, the variation pattern designating the normal pseudo-continuous effect is determined, and if it is the second probability variation period, the normal simulation is performed. This can be realized by determining the variation pattern specifying the special pseudo-continuous effect at a higher rate than the continuous effect.

  When the quasi-continuous effect determination process ends, the effect control CPU 101 executes a surprise notification effect determination process for making a determination regarding the surprise notification effect (step S824).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a sudden notification effect determination process (step S824) in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. In the surprise notification effect determining process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the display result is a sudden probability big hit (step S8241), and ends the process if the display result is not a sudden chance big hit. On the other hand, if the display result is suddenly a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the change pattern is a reach pattern (step S8242). If the variation pattern is not a reach variation pattern (that is, in this example, the variation pattern for shortening is “per non-reach”), the effect mode of the surprise notification effect for notifying that a sudden hit is generated normally The notification effect is determined (step S8243).

  If it is determined in step S8242 that the variation pattern involves reach, the reach mode is determined (step S8244). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control determines a combination of effect symbols in which the left and right symbols match (for example, a combination of effect symbols in which the left and right symbols shown in FIG. 38 (B3) match with “2”). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect mode of the surprise notification effect as the special surprise notification effect (step S8245).

  In this embodiment, the normal suspicion notification effect and the special suspicion notification effect are executed at the first timing when the normal suspicion notification effect is variably displayed, and the first posterior after the first timing when the special suspicion notification effect is variably displayed. It is different in that it is executed at two timings. Specifically, the normal sudden hit notification effect is an effect in which fluctuation display is started and the probability change big hit symbol is suddenly stopped and displayed without reaching a reach state to notify that a sudden big hit has occurred (FIG. 38 ( A1) to (A4)). On the other hand, the special surprise notification effect is an effect for notifying that a sudden probability big hit has occurred and the probability variation big hit symbol is suddenly stopped after the variable display is started and the reach state is reached (FIG. 38 (B1) to (B4). )reference). Therefore, when it is determined in step S8243 that the normal acknowledging notification effect is to be obtained, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the acknowledging symbol (in this example, “1 ☆ 5”) is placed in any of the left, middle, and right. Then, the combination of productions including “☆”) is also determined. However, in step S8243, the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol so that the left and right symbols do not match. When it is determined in step S8245 that the special surprise notification effect is set, the effect control CPU 101 also determines the reach mode and the stop symbol. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control has a combination of effect symbols in which the left and right symbols match as the reach mode (for example, a combination of effect symbols in which the left and right symbols shown in FIG. 38 (B3) match with “2”). And a combination in which the middle symbol is a random symbol (“☆” in this example) for the determined reach mode is determined as a stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, in the production control microcomputer 560, when a sudden probability variation big hit occurs in the first probability variation period, only the shortening variation pattern “per non-reach” is selected, and the second probability variation period. When sudden probability big hit occurs suddenly, the shortening variation pattern “per non-reach” is selected at a lower rate than the first probability change period (see steps S91 to S95 in FIG. 11). Therefore, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs in the first probability change period, it is always determined in step S8242 that the fluctuation pattern is not accompanied by a reach (N in step S8242), and is determined to be a normal surprise notification effect (step S8243). . On the other hand, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs in the second probability change period, the ratio that is judged to be a fluctuation pattern with reach in step S8242 (Y in step S8242) is high, and the special suddenness notification effect is higher than the normal suddenness notification effect. The ratio determined for production (step S8245) increases.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the number of fluctuations controlled to the probability variation state is limited (70 in this example), the player's number of fluctuations controlled to the probability variation state is limited. The feelings will change. Specifically, depending on which period of the period controlled to the probability variation state, it is newly controlled to the probability variation state by occurrence of a sudden big hit (that is, it can be said that the probability variation state is redone). ) Is thought to change. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33, in this embodiment, only the normal suddenness notification effect is executed in the first certain variation period, and the special suddenness notification effect is more effective than the normal suddenness notification effect in the second certain variation period. Are configured to run at a high rate. Therefore, depending on which period of the period controlled to the probability change state (that is, depending on the player's feelings), the effect mode of the accompaniment notification effect is changed to be controlled by the abrupt big hit. Can be changed (for example, before reach or after reach), and it is possible to prevent the game during the period controlled to the probability change state from becoming monotonous and reducing the interest.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the variation pattern for shortening is “per non-reach” at the time of a big hit, so that it can be made before reaching (strictly, without reaching a reach state). ) It is determined that notification is performed (normal suddenness notification effect), and it is determined to be a variation pattern (with reach effect) other than the shortening variation pattern “per non-reach”, so that notification is performed after reach (special accuracy notification) Production). That is, it is substantially determined by the game control microcomputer 560 whether to execute the normal suspicion notification effect or the special suspicion notification effect at the time of the smashing big hit. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 33, the effect mode of the surprise notification effect is determined depending on whether or not reach is included in the variation pattern in step S8242. However, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines which one of the normal rush notification effect and the special rush notification effect, including whether or not to reach, is to be executed at the time of the big hit. You can also For example, when a sudden probability variation jackpot occurs, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a common variation pattern for sudden probability variation jackpots in either the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period. In the control microcomputer 100, only the timing of the sudden notification effect (effect mode) may be varied depending on whether the first probability change period or the second probability change period. In this case, in place of step S8242, as in steps S8232 to S8233 of the pseudo-continuous effect determination process, it is determined based on the value of the probability variation counter whether or not the event has occurred during the first probability variation period. By performing the process, it is possible to vary the timing (effect mode) of the suddenness notification effect according to which period of the periods controlled to the probability variation state.

  When the surprise notification effect determination process ends, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table based on the change pattern and the determination results of the pseudo-continuous effect determination process and the surprise notification effect determination process (step S825).

  Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S827).

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 34 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, 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.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8009). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  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 S829).

  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 S830).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S8103). If the process timer has timed out (Y in 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 is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (Y in 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. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8307. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S8307.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302).

  Next, when the big hit symbol (including suddenly probable big hit symbol) is not displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the outlier symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 performs step S8313. Migrate to

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (70 in this example) to the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times of control in the probability variation state (step S8306).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 is set with a jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received or a sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the sudden probability variation jackpot start designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8308), and displays a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect. Select (step S8309). If the big hit start designation command reception flag or the sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8310), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8311). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8312).

  If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S8303), the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability variation counter is 0 (step S8313), and the probability variation counter must be 0. For example, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S8314). In this embodiment, by executing the processing of step S8306 and steps S8313 to S8314, it is possible to check the number of possible fluctuations controlled in the probable variation state in the production control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8315). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the 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 S8316).

  Next, the normal pseudo-continuous effect and the special pseudo-continuous effect will be described. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of pseudo-continuous production. In the normal pseudo-continuous production, when the variation display of the production symbol is started (FIG. 37 (A1)), the left symbol “1” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 37 (A2)), and the right symbol “3” is stopped and displayed. (FIG. 37 (A3)). When the middle symbol “♪” is stopped and displayed, the chance symbol “1 ♪ 3” is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 37 (A4)), and the pseudo-continuation is continued. Thus, in the normal pseudo-continuous effect, the chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the special pseudo-continuous effect, when the display of the effect symbol is started (FIG. 37 (B1)), the left symbol “1” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 37 (B2)), and the right symbol “1” is stopped and displayed. The reach state is reached, and a reach effect is displayed in which the characters “reach” are displayed (FIG. 37 (B3)). Then, “♪” instead of “1”, which is a big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the middle symbol, and the chance symbol “1 ♪ 1” is temporarily stopped (FIG. 37 (B4)). Will continue. As described above, in the special pseudo-continuous production, although the reach state is reached, the chance symbol symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed by temporarily stopping the pseudo-continuous symbol “♪” on the middle symbol. That is, in the special pseudo-ream effect, the pseudo-ream is performed after reaching. For example, in the pseudo-continuous production, in the first probability variation period, the ratio of temporarily stopping the pseudo-simultaneous symbols (“♪” in this example) is increased in the left symbol and the right symbol compared to the second probability variation period. It may be. That is, in the normal pseudo-continuous effect executed in the first probability variation period, the symbols temporarily stop in the order of the last temporary stop symbol (in this example, left → right → middle, so the left symbol is the first temporary stop in the order of temporary stop. Temporary stop symbols (in this example, the left symbol (first temporary stop symbol) or the right symbol (second temporary stop symbol)) other than the symbol, the right symbol is the second temporary stop symbol, and the middle symbol is the final temporary stop symbol) It may be so arranged that the ratio of becomes a pseudo-continuous symbol becomes high. Further, for example, the pseudo-continuous symbols may be temporarily stopped as the first temporary stop symbol, the second temporary stop symbol, or the final temporary stop symbol at a different rate depending on the number of fluctuations after the big hit game.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the rush notification effect. In the normal surprise notification effect that is performed during the first probability change period, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started (FIG. 38 (A1)), the left symbol “1” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 38 (A2)), and the right symbol is displayed. “5” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 38 (A3)). Then, when the middle symbol “☆” is stopped and displayed, suddenly the probability variation big hit symbol “1 ☆ 5” is stopped and displayed, and the characters “probability continued” are displayed (FIG. 38 (A4)). In this way, in the normal sudden announcement effect, the probability variation big hit symbol “1 ☆ 5” is suddenly stopped and the letters “probability continued” are displayed suddenly without suddenly reaching reach. Is notified. Therefore, in the first probability variation period in which the normal rush notification effect is always executed in the case of the bruise big hit, the rush big hit is generated without entering the reach state.

  Further, in the special surprise notification effect performed during the second probability variation period, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started (FIG. 38 (B1)), the left symbol “2” is stopped and displayed (FIG. 38 (B2)), and the right symbol is displayed. “2” is stopped and displayed, the reach state is reached, and a reach effect is displayed in which the characters “reach” are displayed (FIG. 38 (B3)). Then, “☆” instead of “2”, which is a big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the middle symbol, and suddenly a probable big hit symbol “1 ☆ 5” is stopped and displayed, and “Continuous probability change” is displayed. (FIG. 38 (B4)). In this way, in the special suddenness notification effect, although the reach state is reached, the middle symbol `` ☆ '' is stopped and displayed, the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and the `` probability variation continued '' character is displayed. It is informed that suddenly a big hit was made. When a sudden hit is made in the second probability variation period, the ratio of the special suddenness notification effect is higher than that in the normal probability notification effect. Therefore, in the second probability variation period, reach is made with a longer variation time than in the first probability variation period. The rate at which a sudden big hit occurs after the performance or the like is performed increases.

  It should be noted that, not limited to the examples shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, in the special pseudo-continuous effect or the special surprise notification effect, a slip effect in which any one of the left, middle, and right effect symbols is changed after the reach effect is temporarily stopped after the reach effect. By performing the above, the chance eye symbol or the sudden probability variation big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs, the timing (effect mode) of the suddenness notification effect varies depending on whether it is the first probability change period or the second probability change period. In addition to this, for example, a configuration in which the fanfare effect and the ending effect are made different may be added. For example, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs in the first probability change period, the execution time of the fanfare effect and the ending effect may be shortened compared to the case where it occurs in the second probability change period. Such a configuration, for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs, determines whether the first probability change period or the second probability change period, and the determination result Accordingly, different commands are transmitted (steps S134 and S162), and the jackpot display time set in the jackpot display time timer is made different from the jackpot end display time set in the jackpot end display timer (steps S135 and S163). ) Etc. In addition, in such a configuration, for example, in the production control microcomputer 560, when a sudden probability variation big hit occurs, it is determined whether the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period, and the determination result is Accordingly, by selecting a process table for executing a different fanfare effect (step S8309), a time for displaying a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 in the jackpot display processing (step S804) of the occurrence of the big hit It is also realized by making the contents different or making the presentation time and contents in the jackpot end presentation process (step S807) different.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the type of big hit (specific gaming state), the first specific gaming state (15R probability variable big hit in this example) and the second value that is lower in value than the first specific gaming state. A specific gaming state (suddenly probable big hit in this example) is provided. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 has a special period (this time) in a special game state (probability change state in this example) that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (in this example, occurrence of a big hit (specific game state)). In the example, control is performed until the number of variable displays reaches 70 in the probability variation state or until a big hit (specific game state) occurs. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 is controlled to the second specific gaming state, and the first timing (in this example, before reach) in the variable display in which the specific display result (in this example, suddenly probable big hit symbol) is derived and displayed. ) Or a second timing after the first timing (after reaching in this example). The second period (in this example, the second probability variation period) after the first period is more than the first period (in this example, the first probability variation period) of the special period controlled to the special gaming state. The ratio of performing notification at the second timing is high. Therefore, according to which period of the special period controlled to the special gaming state, it is possible to change the timing for notifying that it is controlled to the second specific gaming state, and is controlled to the special gaming state. It is possible to prevent the game during a certain period from becoming monotonous and deteriorating.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to enter the specific game state before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Then, based on the determination result, the effect control microcomputer 100 repeatedly executes the notice effect (in this example, the pseudo-continuous effect) a predetermined number of times before the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 repeats the preliminary announcement effect (in this example, pseudo-continuous in this example) at the first timing (before reach in this example) or at the second timing after this first timing (after reach in this example). Production) can be executed. Then, in the first period of the special period controlled to the special gaming state, a repeated notice effect (for example, pseudo-continuous effect) is executed at the first timing, and in the second period after the first period, the first timing. Alternatively, the ratio of executing the repeated notice effect at the second timing is high. Therefore, depending on which period of the specific period controlled to the special gaming state, it is possible to change the timing of executing the repeated notice effect, the game of the period controlled to the special gaming state It becomes monotonous and can prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 uses variation pattern determination data (in this example, variation pattern determination table) in which determination values are set for a plurality of types of variable display variation patterns. Select the variable display variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern of the variable display includes a normal fluctuation pattern (in this example, a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern “shortened non-reach out”, “short normal off” and “per non-reach”) and a fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation pattern. Shortened variation patterns (in this example, variation patterns “shortened non-reach out”, “short normal out” and “per non-reach”). The variation pattern determination data includes the first variation pattern determination data (the second variation pattern variation pattern determination table in this example) and the second variation in which a shortened variation pattern is more easily selected than the first variation pattern determination data. Pattern determination data (in this example, a variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period). The game control microcomputer 560 uses the second variation pattern determination data when controlling to the second specific gaming state (sudden probability variation big hit in this example) in the first period (first probability variation period in this example). When the variable pattern of the variable display is selected and the second specific gaming state is controlled in the second period (the second certain variable period in this example), the variable pattern of the variable display is selected using the first fluctuation pattern determination data. Therefore, depending on which period of the special period controlled to the special gaming state, the variable display variation time when controlled to the second specific gaming state is different, so that the game entertainment can be improved it can.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 passes the game state through the start area (in this example, the second start winning port 14) after the big hit (specific game state) ends. Control is performed in a high-frequency state (in this example, the time-short state (high base state)) in which the game medium passes through the starting area more frequently than in the low-frequency state where the frequency is low. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the number of executions of variable display in the high-frequency state as one of a plurality of times. At this time, after the second specific gaming state (sudden probability change big hit in this example) is finished, the number of executions is higher at a higher rate than after the first specific gaming state (15R probability change big hit in this example) is finished. To decide. Therefore, the discouragement of being controlled to the second specific gaming state can be reduced.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the distribution device 200 for distributing the game balls is provided in the game area 7. The sorting device 200 includes an inflow port 201 through which game balls that have entered the game area 7 can flow into the sorting device 200, and a plurality of passages through which game balls that have flowed in from the inflow port can pass (in this example, the left-side passage). 203, a right passage 204), and a distribution means (in this example, a distribution member 202) that distributes the game balls flowing in from the inflow port to any one of the plurality of passages. Further, the distribution means is based on the fact that the game ball has flowed in from the inflow port 201, and in the first state (this book) that easily distributes the game ball to the first passage (the left passage 203 in this example) among the plurality of passages. In the example, as shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (d), the distribution member 202 is tilted to the right) and the second state in which game balls are easily distributed to the second passage (in this example, the right passage 204) ( In this example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the distribution member 202 is switched to the left side) according to a predetermined order (in this example, the distribution member 202 is alternately switched according to the weight of the game ball). In addition, the first start area (in this example, the first start winning opening 13) is provided in such a manner that the game balls distributed in the first passage easily pass through (in this example, as shown in FIG. 2). The first start winning opening 13 is provided below the left outlet 205), and the second starting area (in this example, the second starting winning opening 14) has game balls distributed to the second passage. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 14 is provided below the right outlet 206). When the order in which the game balls are detected by the first detection means (in this example, the first start port switch 13a) and the second detection means (in this example, the second start port switch 14a) is different from the predetermined order. (In this example, it is determined that there is an abnormality (in this example, the winning order is abnormal) when four or more game balls are continuously detected by one of the start port switches). Therefore, since the abnormality determination of the sorting apparatus 200 can be performed, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed normally due to the abnormality of the sorting apparatus 200.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variable winning device (in this example, changeable to a state (in this example, an open state) where the game ball can easily pass through the starting region (in this example, the second starting region 14). , A variable winning ball apparatus 15). Then, it is not determined as abnormal during the operation period of the variable winning device (in this example, the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state), the variable winning ball device 15 being opened). For this reason, it is possible to prevent wasteful unnecessary abnormality determination. Specifically, when the probability changing state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) or during the opening operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the game ball wins continuously at the second start winning opening 14. (See FIG. 3), the determination of abnormality in the winning order to the second start winning opening 14 is not performed, so that unnecessary determination of abnormal winning order is prevented.

  In this embodiment, a normal suddenness notification effect (or normal pseudo-continuous effect) is performed as the first timing before reaching the reach state, and a special suddenness notification effect (or after the reach state is set as the second timing) (or Special pseudo-continuous production) is performed. That is, the first timing and the second timing are distinguished depending on whether they are before or after reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that the second timing is provided after the first timing during the variable display period. . Further, not limited to two of the first timing and the second timing, three or more timings are provided, and either the first probability variation period or the second probability variation period in the non-probability variation state (normal state or short time state) or the certain variation state. Depending on whether or not, the effect may be executed at any timing at a different rate.

  Further, in this embodiment, when sudden probability variation big hit suddenly occurs in the first probability variation period, it is always determined to be a shortening variation pattern “per non-reach”, and the normal suddenness notification effect is executed. In addition, the variation pattern other than the shortening variation pattern “per non-reach” may be determined, and the special suddenness notification effect may be executed. However, it is desirable that the rate at which the special surprise notification effect is executed is lower than that in the second probability variation period.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variation time is different between the first probability variation period and the second probability variation period when the effect mode of the sudden notification effect executed in the case of sudden probability variation big hit is different, but the variation time is the same. Only the effect mode (that is, the notification timing) of the surprise notification effect may be different.

  In this embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect is taken as an example of a notice effect that is repeatedly executed during variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other effects may be used. For example, in the pseudo-continuous production, after the fluctuation starts, the chance design is temporarily stopped and the production that is temporarily suspended is re-varied, but instead of temporarily stopping the chance design and re-changing it. The present invention is also applicable to a notice series effect in which a notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed is repeatedly executed. Specifically, in the first certain variation period, a notice effect is displayed in which a predetermined image is displayed at a first timing (for example, before reach), and in the second certain variation period, a second timing (after the first timing ( For example, the ratio of performing a notice effect in which a predetermined image is displayed after the reach) is increased.

  In this embodiment, the normal pseudo-continuous effect is always executed and the special pseudo-continuous effect is not executed in the first certain variation period, but the special pseudo-continuous effect is also performed in the first certain variation period. May be executed. However, it is desirable that the rate at which the special pseudo-continuous performance is executed is lower than that in the second probability variation period.

  In this embodiment, the frequency of occurrence of the pseudo continuous effect does not change much between the first probability variation period and the second probability variation period (see FIG. 11). Although the ratio is set to be high, since the ratio of execution of the special pseudo-continuous effect increases during the second probability variation period, the frequency of occurrence of the pseudo-continuous effect may be increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 40%: 60%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  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 the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. May be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 13a 1st starting opening switch 14 2nd starting winning opening 14a 2nd starting opening switch 15 Variable winning ball Device 17 Third start winning opening 17a Third start opening switch 20 Special variable winning ball device 200 Sorting device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

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There line the variable display, a control can be a game machine to an advantageous especially steady-state for the player,
The Japanese steady-state includes a second JP steady-on purpose is less valuable than the first Japanese steady-on purpose first Japanese steady-state,
And JP different situation state control means for time special control Advantageously especially different situation condition for the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
In a second timing after the variable display forms becomes the first timing or Reach aspects before the reach embodiments, a viable notification means a notification effect of notifying to be controlled to the second specific state Prepared,
The notification means includes
The rate at which toward the second period after the first period than the first period to execute the notification effect in the second timing of said special period controlled especially different situation state is rather high,
A game machine that executes different notification effects at the first timing and the second timing .

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