JP5886078B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention enables a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for deriving and displaying a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls an advantageous specific gaming state.

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

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

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop 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 of opening the special winning opening 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. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine configured such that the variation time (normal variation time) from the start of the variation of the symbol to the start of the reach production is different depending on the type of reach production to be performed (Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2010-167171 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can execute reach effects with different normal variation times (that is, different start timings), but when the reach effect is executed with an early start timing and with a late start timing. When the reach production is executed, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest by the reach production.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can improve the game interest by reach production.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a variable display means (for example, a first display) for displaying and displaying a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, production symbols, etc.) that can identify each of them. When a specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a finalized combination symbol for a big hit combination) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the effect display device 9 or the like) A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S61 and the like) and effect executing means for executing a plurality of types of effects, Reach effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 that executes processing such as step S843) that executes the reach effect based on the setting, and the display result is specified after the variable display of the identification information is started Including a suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes processing such as step S843) that executes a suggestion effect that suggests a gaming state, and the reach effect is the first after the start of variable display of identification information. A first reach effect (for example, the first super reach effect in FIG. 37) executed from one reach timing (for example, the first reach timing in FIG. 37), and a second reach timing after the first reach timing (for example, the first reach timing in FIG. 37). For example, the second reach effect (for example, the second reach timing of FIG. 37) executed from the second reach timing of FIG. When the first reach effect is being executed, the suggestion effect executing means has a larger number of timings (for example, the first suggestion timing in FIG. 37, compared to when the second reach effect is being executed, The suggestion effect can be executed at the second suggestion timing and the third suggestion timing), and the suggestion effect is executed so that the possibility of entering the specific gaming state differs depending on the timing and the number of times the suggestion effect is executed, In the case where an effect is executed a plurality of times, as an effect executed at one timing, the possibility of entering a specific gaming state is comparable to an effect executed at a timing earlier than the one timing. An effect that is highly likely to be an effect or a specific gaming state is executed.
According to such a configuration, since there is a possibility that more suggestive effects are executed in the first reach effect than in the second reach effect, the interest of the first reach effect can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the first reach timing is immediately after the start of variable display of identification information.
According to such a configuration, an unexpected reach effect can be executed, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, the variable display in which the first reach effect is executed cannot execute the pre-reach notice effect, but more suggestive effects may be executed than in the case where the second reach effect is executed. The interest of the first reach production can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the temporary display of the special display result (for example, the pseudo continuous chance) is temporarily performed after the variable display of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. Based on a variation pattern with pseudo-continuity (for example, a variation pattern accompanied by pseudo-continuity), a process of step S802 is performed based on a re-variable display (for example, pseudo-continuous variation) that performs variable display of identification information again after stopping display. The first reach effect is executed without re-variable display being executed by the re-variable display means after the start of variable display of the identification information (for example, according to the variation patterns 4 and 5). The process of step S843 and the like is executed based on the process table selected in step S843), and the second reach production is performed by the re-variable display means after the start of variable display of the identification information. Variable display is executed after being performed for a predetermined time (e.g., processing such as step S843 is executed based on the selected process table in accordance with the variation pattern 11～12,15～18).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to give variations to the development until the start of reach production, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the suggestion effect executed during the first reach effect is the suggestion effect executed by operating the operation unit (for example, the operation unit 120). In the case where the operation unit is not operated even though it is determined that the suggestive effect is executed at a predetermined timing when the operation unit is operated, the timing after the predetermined timing (for example, standby (Execution timing) (for example, processing such as step S84306 is executed).
According to such a configuration, although the suggestion effect is not executed at a predetermined timing when the operation unit is not operated, the suggestion effect is executed at a timing after the predetermined timing, so that the expectation can be surely obtained. it can.

(5) In the gaming machines of the above (1) to (4), the suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, pre-reach notice effect and suggestion effect) at a plurality of timings,
Whether or not to execute the suggestion effect by the suggestion effect execution means, and suggestion effect determination means for determining the suggestion effect to be executed at a plurality of timings when executed (for example, effect control for executing the suggestion effect setting process in step S828) CPU 101), and the suggestion effect execution means has a plurality of types of stages in which the specific display results may be derived and displayed corresponding to different effect modes at the first timing among the plurality of timings. One of the first suggestion effects (for example, a notice effect in which any one of the images in FIGS. 45A to 45C is displayed) can be executed, and the first timing among the plurality of timings is later than the first timing. At the second timing, a plurality of types of second suggestive effects (for example, diagrams) in which the stages of the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed corresponding to different effect modes are different. 4 (a1) or the suggested effect in which the image of FIG. 44 (a2) is displayed) can be executed, and the suggested effect determining means is identified from among a plurality of types of first suggested effects at the first timing. When the first specific suggestion effect (for example, the notice effect during reliability) corresponding to the first specific stage corresponding to the first specific stage where the display result is likely to be derived and displayed is higher than the first normal stage, The second normal suggestion effect of the normal effect mode corresponding to the second normal stage in which the possibility that the specific display result is derived and displayed among the plurality of types of second suggestion effects at the second timing is lower than the second specific stage ( For example, the suggestion effect that is executed at a plurality of timings is determined so that the low-reliability suggestion effect is not executed or is difficult to be executed (for example, the process of step S82804D is executed).
According to such a configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the control is performed so that the expectation degree of the suggestion effect executed later is higher than or equal to the expectation degree of the suggestion effect executed first. Therefore, the expectation that the player once held can be prevented from being impaired.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot and the game state after a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows 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 a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). 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 specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the aspect of the variable display of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows fluctuation pattern command reception waiting processing It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the suggestion effect execution frequency determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the suggestion effect execution timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the suggestion effect execution pattern determination table. It is a time chart which shows an example of suggestion effect execution timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example at the time of a 1st super reach production start. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation performed according to the content of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows 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 suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 1st super reach production in which suggestion production is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 2nd super reach production in which suggestion production is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notice effect execution frequency determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notification effect execution timing determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect / suggestion effect execution pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect / suggestion effect execution pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect / suggestion effect execution pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect / suggestion effect execution pattern determination table.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The circular 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 (see symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R). The position of the symbol display area is displayed on the effect display device 9. The screen may not be fixed, and the three areas of the symbol 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. .

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 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. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is 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, for example, a square shape. 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.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) , A state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established in the order in which the start winnings are generated regardless of the winnings to the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning ports 14. The variable display start condition may be established by giving priority to one of winning in the winning opening 13 and winning in the second start winning opening 14. For example, when giving priority to winning in the first start winning opening 13, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed. For example, even when the second reserved memory number is not zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a, the variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is performed. A first decorative symbol display 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (production) is performed. There is provided a second decorative symbol display 9b. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display. .

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display 9b. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit. The functions of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be realized by the effect display device 9. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed as images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays 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.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of pending pending memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, since the 1st special symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage display 18a and the 2nd special symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage display 18b are provided, the total reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not necessarily need to be provided.

  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. In addition, 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 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect or a notice effect (movable object notice effect) is executed. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. In this embodiment, the production blade actors 79a and 79b operate when a notice production (production blade production notice production) is executed.

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having 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. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Opening time and opening times are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions 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.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when it is informed that it is a probable big hit or a probable promotion effect (a special effect indicating promotion to a probable state), the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state. At the same time, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the execution conditions for variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. 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 (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Upon receiving the effect control command, display control is performed on the first decorative symbol display device 9a and the second decorative symbol display device 9b that variably display the decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

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

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

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

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, 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 55 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 of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the on-state 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) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is 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 game 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 restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration to the effect control board 80 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state 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 big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, 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 big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 55 (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol process flag.

  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 effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

  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.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern or the like, and the display 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 an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. 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 a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination or the like is one round (minimum value that can be taken by random numbers) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed 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 reach. 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. Depending on the reach state, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become reach 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. Or the reach effect is not executed, and the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  When the small special symbol “5” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the production symbol variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit”. After the effect symbols are variably displayed in the same manner as in the case of “”, the stop symbols in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R of the predetermined “non-reach” (for example, “left” and “right”) do not match. May be displayed in a stopped manner, or a stopped symbol that is a predetermined reach combination may be displayed in a stopped manner. A display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5” as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, and a variable display mode of “small hit”. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern not accompanied by “pseudo-continuous effects”, variation pattern 1 (normal variation is deviated), variation pattern 2 (normal reach is deviated), variation pattern 3 (per normal reach), Fluctuation pattern 4 (out of the first super reach), fluctuation pattern 5 (per first super reach), fluctuation pattern 6 (out of the second super reach), fluctuation pattern 7 (per second super reach), fluctuation pattern 19 (sudden probability change) Variation for big hit) and variation pattern 20 (variation for small hit).

  Fluctuation pattern 1 (ordinary fluctuation deviation) is a fluctuation pattern in which “out-of-place symbol” is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol without the reach effect being executed. The fluctuation pattern 2 (normal reach off) is a fluctuation pattern in which “out of line” is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol after the effect of normal reach is performed. The variation pattern 3 (per normal reach) is a variation pattern in which “big hit symbol” is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol after the effect of normal reach is performed.

  The variation pattern 4 (the first super reach failure) is a variation pattern in which “out of symbol” is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol after the first super reach effect is performed.

  The variation pattern 5 (per first super reach) is a variation pattern in which “big hit symbol” is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol after the first super reach effect is performed.

  The variation pattern 6 (out of the second super reach) is a variation pattern in which the effect of the second super reach is performed after the pre-reach notice effect is performed, and “out of symbol” is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. .

  The variation pattern 7 (per second super reach) is a variation pattern in which the effect of the second super reach is performed after the pre-reach notice effect is performed, and the “big hit symbol” is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. .

  The variation pattern 19 is a variation pattern used at the time of sudden probability big hit. The variation pattern 20 is a variation pattern used at the time of a small hit.

  As a variation pattern with “pseudo-continuous production”, a variation pattern 8 (pseudo-continuous (once temporary stop) → displacement), a variation pattern 9 (pseudo-continuous (once temporary stop) → normal reach off), a variation pattern 10 (pseudo-continuous) (Temporary stop once) → Normal reach), Fluctuation pattern 11 (Pseudo train (Temporary stop once) → Two second super reach), Fluctuation pattern 12 (Pseudo train (Temporary stop once) → Second super reach) Fluctuation pattern 13 (pseudo-continuous (twice temporary stop) → normal reach deviated), fluctuation pattern 14 (pseudo-continuous (temporary stop twice) → normal reach), fluctuation pattern 15 (pseudo-continuous (two temporary stops) → second Super-reaching is off), fluctuation pattern 16 (per pseudo-continuous (twice temporarily stopped) → per second super-reach), fluctuation pattern 17 (pseudo-continuous (temporary stopping three times) → second super-reach) Re) and there is a fluctuation pattern 18 (pseudo communication (temporary stop 3 times) → second per super reach).

  “Pseudo-continuous production” is a temporary display of a temporary stop symbol that is a display result other than the big hit, after the variable display of the production symbol is started and until the display result is derived and displayed. The re-variation effect is executed once or a plurality of times. In the pseudo-continuous effect, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9, pseudo-ream chances (for example, “1”, “1”, “2”, “ 2), “2”, “3”, etc.) are temporarily stopped and displayed. The “left symbol” is an effect symbol displayed (stop display or temporary stop display) in the “left” symbol display area 9L, and the “middle symbol” is an effect symbol displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 9C. The “right symbol” is an effect symbol displayed in the “right” symbol display area 9R. In addition, the pseudo | simulation continuous chance eyes should just be predetermined as a combination of the production | presentation symbol included in a special combination.

  Fluctuation pattern 8 (pseudo-continuation (temporary stop 1 time) → displacement) is to change the effect of the left center right again after displaying the effect of the left, middle and right temporarily after displaying the effect of the left center right. ) Is performed, the variation pattern is such that the left middle right design symbol (out-of-order symbol) is finalized (final stop).

  Fluctuation pattern 9 (pseudo-continuous (temporary stop 1 time) → normal reach disengagement) re-variation of the effect design of one time (the left, middle, right effect design is temporarily stopped and then the left, middle, and right effect design is changed again. This is a variation pattern in which the effect design (out of symbol) of the left middle right is confirmed (final stop) after the effect of normal reach is performed.

  The variation pattern 10 (pseudo-continuous (one temporary stop) → per normal reach) causes a re-variation of the effect symbol of one time (the left, middle and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and then the left, middle and right effect symbols are changed again. This is a variation pattern in which the effect design (big hit symbol) of the left middle right is confirmed (final stop) after the effect of normal reach is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern 11 (pseudo-continuation (temporary stop once) → second super-reach off) is a re-change of the effect design of one time (left middle right effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, then left middle right effect design is again The variation pattern is such that after the second super reach effect is performed, the left middle right effect symbol (out-of-line symbol) is confirmed (final stop).

  Fluctuation pattern 12 (pseudo-continuous (once a temporary stop) → per second super reach) is re-variation of the effect design of one time (the effect of left middle right is again displayed after the effect design of left middle right is temporarily stopped and displayed. The variation pattern is such that after the second super reach effect is performed, the left middle right effect symbol (big hit symbol) is confirmed (final stop).

  Fluctuation pattern 13 (pseudo-continuous (twice temporarily stopped) → out of normal reach) re-variation of the effect design twice (the left, middle and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and then the left, middle and right effect symbols are changed again) This is a variation pattern in which the effect design (out of symbol) of the left middle right is confirmed (final stop) after the effect of normal reach is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern 14 (pseudo-continuous (twice temporary stop) → normal reach) re-variation of the effect design of 2 times (the left, middle and right effect design is temporarily stopped and then the left, middle and right effect design is changed again. This is a variation pattern in which the effect design (big hit symbol) of the left middle right is confirmed (final stop) after the effect of normal reach is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern 15 (pseudo-continuous (twice temporarily stopped) → second super reach off) is re-variation of the effect design twice (left center right effect design is temporarily stopped and then left middle right effect design is again displayed) The variation pattern is such that after the second super reach effect is performed, the left middle right effect symbol (out-of-line symbol) is confirmed (final stop).

  Fluctuation pattern 16 (pseudo-continuous (twice temporarily stopped) → per second super reach) is re-changed twice of effect symbols (left middle right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, then left middle right effect symbols are displayed again) The variation pattern is such that after the second super reach effect is performed, the left middle right effect symbol (big hit symbol) is confirmed (final stop).

  Fluctuation pattern 17 (simulated series (temporary stop three times) → out of the second super reach) is re-changed three times of the effect symbols (left, middle and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, then the left, middle and right effect symbols are displayed again. The variation pattern is such that after the second super reach effect is performed, the left middle right effect symbol (out-of-line symbol) is confirmed (final stop).

  Fluctuation pattern 18 (pseudo-continuous (3 times temporary stop) → per second super reach) is re-changed 3 times of effect symbols (left center right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, then left center right effect symbols are displayed again) The variation pattern is such that after the second super reach effect is performed, the left middle right effect symbol (big hit symbol) is confirmed (final stop).

  In this embodiment, the second super reach effect is executed after the pre-reach notice effect or the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Further, the second super reach may be developed from the normal reach, or the reach effect of the second super reach may be executed after the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped. Further, in this embodiment, the first super reach does not include what develops from the normal reach, and is executed immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol.

  In this embodiment, there is a variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed after the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. However, when the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, the reach effect is not executed. May be. In addition, when re-variation is executed twice or three times, after re-variation is performed, the display result will always be out of the design, but the reach effect will be executed, or it will be 15R big hit. It may be a big hit or a small hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation time is fixedly determined according to the variation pattern. For example, when variation (variable display) is performed by the same type of variation pattern. Even if it exists, you may make it vary a variation time according to the total number of pending storage. For example, in the case where the fluctuation is caused by the fluctuation pattern with super reach, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. In addition, for example, when the first special symbol change display is performed when the change is made by the change pattern with super reach, the change time may be made different according to the first reserved storage number. When the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 And the variation pattern determination table may be prepared) and the determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

  In addition, when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, the variation time of a predetermined variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern of “out of normal variation”) among the variation patterns is reduced (for example, 1/2) Variable time).

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, 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 step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 counts a counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number (random 2) and a normal symbol determination random number (random 4). 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.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas the small hit determination table is used. In the case where the determination table (for the second special symbol) is used, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

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

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”.

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

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

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

  Also, in this embodiment, as an example, the stop symbol of the special symbol of sudden probability variation jackpot is “3”, and when the probability variation jackpot is reached, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “7” which is a probability variation jackpot symbol, and usually a big hit When it becomes, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “5” which is usually a big hit symbol. That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

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

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

  In addition, only when the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A is used, it may be assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit”, and the big hit for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9B When the type determination table is used, it is not distributed to “suddenly probable big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the first special symbol variation display is performed). Even when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, it may be distributed to “suddenly probable big hit”.

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table has a “15R big hit” field, a “surprise big hit” field, a “small hit” field, and a “out of” field, and is based on a random number for random variation determination (random 3). Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types.

  For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) and the value of the “15R big hit” field. Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is suddenly a probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) and the value of the “abrupt big hit” field. When it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) and the value of the “small 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.

  According to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, when the variation pattern in which super reach (the first super reach or the second super reach) is executed is selected rather than the normal reach, the ratio of the big hit is higher, and the same normal reach is achieved. Even when the second super reach is executed, the ratio of the big hit is higher when the number of temporary stops of the pseudo-ream is larger.

  In this embodiment, one variation pattern determination table is used regardless of the number of reserved memories, but a different variation pattern determination table may be used according to 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 of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the first decorative symbol display 9a or the second decorative symbol display 9b to start the decorative variable display, thereby producing the effect display device. In step 9, control is performed so as to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

  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 to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game or the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot start designation command or a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command corresponding to the type or small hit. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. 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.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game and an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the jackpot game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden odd change big hit game.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. 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) that designates the 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 number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be designated by a combined pending storage number designation command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in 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 whenever 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 specifying command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) 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 specifying command are displayed in a variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces effects 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.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 by the first special symbol display 8a. Whether the first design symbol display unit 9a that performs variable display of the first design as a design for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the design changes the design of the design, by the second special design display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). 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. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit game state or the small hit game to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the big prize opening is established, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the small hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

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

  FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 15A, 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. 15A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 15A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 15B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, random R (a big hit determination random number) and software random number 2 (see FIG. 7) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S218). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start winning designation command.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  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 (step S225). In the process of step S225, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2 (see FIG. 7) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S228). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218 and the process of step S223-228 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected.

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 15A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining whether to hit a jackpot or a small hit 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 a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). . When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, determined to be a normal big hit, and reset in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (step S62). If they match, a small hit flag is set (step S63). Then, the process proceeds to step S75. If it does not coincide with the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area is determined as the type of jackpot ("normal jackpot", "probable big hit" or "sudden probability big hit"). (Step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1”, which is a two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “3” or “7” is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types when the big hit type is 15R big hit (normal big hit or probability variation big hit) (step S92). The “15R big hit” field (see FIG. 11) is selected as the field of the variation pattern determination table used for (Step S93). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When the big hit type is not 15R big hit, the “surprise big hit” field (see FIG. 11) is selected as the field of the fluctuation pattern determination table used to determine the fluctuation pattern (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S95). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the “small hit” field (see FIG. 11) as the field of the fluctuation pattern determination table used to determine the fluctuation pattern (step S96). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 selects the “out” field (see FIG. 11) as the field of the variation pattern determination table used for determining the variation pattern (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S101, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation selected in the processing of steps S93, S94, S96, S97. By referring to the field of the pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  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 variation pattern determination random numbers from among 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 S103). 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 S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 also starts changing the special symbol (step S105). Specifically, for example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S106). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S107).

  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. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 12) of one of the display results 1 to 5 specified in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of step S116, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, control for transmitting a display result 1 designation command is performed (step S118).

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the effect symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, 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 S120).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (step S134), and performs control to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

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

  In step S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S140). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset (step S142). And it is confirmed whether the small hit flag is set (step S143). If the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S144). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) (step S147). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by 1 (step S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (step S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S403). Note that the CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) by driving the solenoid 21 (step S404) and decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S405).

  Further, a value corresponding to the maximum time that the big prize opening can be opened in each round is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S406). For example, in the case of 15 round big hits, the maximum time is 29 seconds, and in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, the maximum time is 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the step large winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S415).

  FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by -1 (step S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (step S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by 1 (step S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (step). S435). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (step S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (step S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the end of the round). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S439). Then, a value corresponding to the time (interval period) from the end of the round to the start of the next round (interval period) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S440), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening. The value is updated according to the pre-opening process (step S305) (step S441). The interval period is, for example, 5 seconds. In the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit, it may be shorter than 15R big hit.

  When the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit end time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit game has ended in the effect display device 9) in the big prize opening control timer. (Step S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (Step S307) (Step S443).

  FIG. 25 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 S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, if it is suddenly a probable big hit, a small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command is sent, and if it is none, the big hit ends 1 Send a designated command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended. Note that the process of step S152 may be executed before step S442 in the special winning opening opening process.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot (step S156).

  If the big hit type is not normal, a probability change flag is set (step S159), a time reduction flag is set (step S160), and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state. Then, the process proceeds to step S161. When the big hit type is a normal big hit, the hour / hour flag is set (step S157), and for example, 100 is set in the hour / times counter (step S158). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S161).

  Although the timers and flags to be handled are different, the small hit pre-release process in step S308 is the same as the big hit open pre-process in step S305, and the small hit open process in step S309 is during the big prize opening open in step S306. This is the same processing as the processing, and the small hitting end pre-processing in step S310 is similar to the big hitting end processing in step S307.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process of steps S704 to S709.

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

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S708). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number used for determining the effect mode and the like is executed (step S709). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  27 and 28 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content 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 a command reception buffer formed in the RAM (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. If 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.

  As the command reception buffer, for example, a command reception buffer in a ring buffer format 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 stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 12) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (step S625), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag (step S626).

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S646). Further, if the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S647), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S649). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variable display mode of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b are composed of two LEDs. And as shown in FIG. 29, it lights alternately every predetermined time (for example, 0.5 second). When the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the upper LED is turned on as a display result of a decorative symbol reminiscent of the jackpot (see FIG. 29A). Further, when the display result of the special symbol is changed to the off symbol, the lower LED is turned on as the display result of the decorative symbol reminiscent of the off symbol (see FIG. 29B).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random numbers for determining the temporary stop symbols at the time of sliding. SR3, random number SR4-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of first pseudo change, random number SR4-2 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of second pseudo change, random number SR4 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of pseudo third change -3, a random number SR5-1 for determining the number of times of suggestion effect execution, a random number SR5-2 for determining the suggestion effect execution timing, a random number SR5-3 for determining the suggestion effect execution pattern, and a first specific effect (slip) pattern determination The random number SR6-1 is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR3 for determining the slip temporary stop symbol is used for temporarily or partially in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the specific effect of “slip” is executed. It is a random number used to determine the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed.

  The pseudo-random first variation temporary stop symbol random number SR4-1 is an effect symbol (temporary stop) for temporary stop display in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R after the first variation. This is a random number used to determine the symbol. In addition, the random number SR4-2 of the pseudo-continuous second variation temporary stop symbol is a symbol display area 9L of "left", "middle", and "right" after re-variation executed following the first temporary stop. It is a random number used to determine the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be displayed temporarily stopped in 9C and 9R. In addition, the random number SR4-3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of quasi-continuous third change is a symbol display area of “left”, “middle”, and “right” after re-change executed after the second temporary stop. It is a random number used to determine the effect symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be displayed temporarily stopped in 9L, 9C, 9R.

  The random number SR5-1 for determining the number of times of suggestion effect execution is a random number used for determining the number of times of execution of the suggestion effect. Further, the random number SR5-2 for determining the suggestion effect execution timing is a random number used to determine the timing for executing the suggestion effect. The random number SR5-3 for determining the suggestion effect execution pattern is a random number used to determine the suggestion effect pattern corresponding to the content of the effect operation when executing the suggestion effect as one of a plurality of types. In this embodiment, as the suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined character image or background on the display screen of the effect display device 9 at a predetermined timing during the first super reach effect or the second super reach effect is executed. . The effect control CPU 101 can execute a plurality of types of suggestion effects having different effect modes, for example, depending on whether or not the random effect SR5-3 for determining the suggestion effect execution pattern and whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. , To determine the suggestion to be performed.

  The random number SR6-1 for determining the first specific effect pattern is used to determine the specific effect pattern corresponding to the content of the effect operation when executing the specific effect of “slip” as one of a plurality of types. Random number.

  FIG. 31 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 S808 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol and the decorative 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).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (and decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. 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 processing (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of big hit or small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a so-called probability change promotion effect, a probability change promotion effect is executed when the flag of the probability change promotion effect execution flag indicating execution of the probability change promotion effect is set. 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. 32 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. 33 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 confirms whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S820). The effect control CPU 101 can confirm whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit from data (display result specifying command) stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is not determined to make a big hit or a small hit, the process proceeds to step S823.

  When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1-1, and the left, middle and right final stop symbols based on the extracted random number. Is determined (step S821). Then, control goes to a step S822.

  In this embodiment, the left symbol and the determination value by the first final stop symbol determining random number are set correspondingly for the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol (chance chance in the case of big hit / small hit). The left symbol is determined using the table, and the symbol with 1 added to the left symbol is the middle symbol, and the symbol with 1 added to the middle symbol is the right symbol. , Providing a table in which the first final stop symbol determining random number and the determination value to be compared are set correspondingly, and using the first final stop symbol determining random number directly, the sudden big hit symbol and the small hit symbol ( The left middle right symbol combination) may be determined. In other words, from the big hit symbol and small hit symbol set in the table, the big hit symbol and small hit symbol corresponding to the determination value matching the first final stop symbol determining random number may be selected.

  In step S823, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not to reach. Whether or not to reach is confirmed by the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When not reaching, the production control CPU 101 extracts the first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, and determines the left middle right final stop symbol based on the extracted random numbers. (Step S824). Then, control goes to a step S822. When the determined left, middle, and right final stop symbol matches the reach symbol (the left and right symbols match), the chance eye, or the pseudo-continuous symbol, the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the left, middle, and right symbols. Shift it so that it does not match the reach symbol, chance chance, or pseudo-continuous symbol.

  When reaching, the production control CPU 101 extracts the first and second final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 and SR1-2, and determines the left, middle and right final stop symbols based on the extracted random numbers. (Step S825). In this case, for example, the left and right symbols are determined according to the value of the first final stop symbol determining random number SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined according to the value of the second final stop symbol determining random number SR1-2. When the determined final stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol, the middle symbol is shifted so that it does not coincide with the big hit symbol. Then, control goes to a step S822.

  In step S822, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the left, middle, and right effect symbols determined in the processes of S821, S824, and S825 in the storage area of the RAM.

  In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit, the transition to the high probability high base is made, but the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the sudden probability change big hit or small hit is reached, and when sudden sudden probability change big hit or small hit is reached. The probability variation latent mode entry flag may be set. In addition, when the big hit game or the small hit game ends, if the probability variation latent mode entry flag is set, the effect state shifts to the probability variation latent mode.

  Subsequent to the process of step S822, the CPU 101 for effect control performs setting for executing a variable display effect of “slip” (step S826). For example, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the “slip” variable display effect is executed according to the variation pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. judge. At this time, when it is determined that the “slip” variable display effect is executed, an effect symbol or the like temporarily displayed in the “slip” variable display effect is determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S826, the CPU 101 for effect control executes a pseudo-continuous effect setting process for setting the specific effect content of the pseudo-continuous effect (step S827).

  The pseudo-continuous effect setting process is executed as follows, for example. First, the effect control CPU 101 reads the EXT data in the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, to execute a pseudo display corresponding to the case where the designated change pattern executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. It is determined whether or not it is a continuous variation pattern. The effect control CPU 101 may determine, for example, whether the variation pattern is any one of the variation pattern numbers 8 to 18 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the pattern is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 ends the pseudo-continuous effect setting process.

  When it is determined that the pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines the first temporary stop symbol in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. Here, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols constituting the pseudo-continuous chance as the first temporary stop symbol in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect.

  At this time, for example, it is not determined at a substantially equal ratio to any one of a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous chances, but whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, a fluctuation pattern (number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations, etc. ) May be determined at a different ratio. In this way, depending on which quasi-ream opportunity, it is suggested that the ratio of variable display results to be a “big hit” is high, or the number of quasi-ream fluctuations tends to increase. Will be able to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the pseudo-variation variation is one time. For example, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether the variation pattern is any one of the variation pattern numbers 8 to 12 illustrated in FIG. 6. When it is determined that the variation pattern is one pseudo-continuous variation, the effect control CPU 101 ends the pseudo-continuous effect setting process.

  In addition, when it is determined that the variation pattern is not a one-time variation, the effect control CPU 101 determines the second temporary stop symbol in the “simulated sequence” variable display effect. In addition, you may make it make the determination ratio of the temporary stop symbol of the 2nd time differ from the 1st time.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is twice. For example, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether the variation pattern is any one of the variation pattern numbers 13 to 16 illustrated in FIG. 6. When it is determined that the variation pattern is that the pseudo continuous variation is twice, the effect control CPU 101 ends the pseudo continuous effect setting process.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is not a variation pattern in which the quasi-continuous variation is two times, the effect control CPU 101 determines the third temporary stop symbol in the variable display effect of “simulated continuation” and sets the quasi-continuous effect setting. End the process. The determination rate of the third temporary stop symbol may be different from the first time and the second time.

  After executing the above-described pseudo-continuous effect setting process in step S827, the effect control CPU 101 executes the suggestive effect setting process for setting the specific effect content of the suggestive effect (step S828).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the suggestion effect setting process in step S828. In the suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change pattern is a change pattern with super reach (first super reach or second super reach) (step S82801). In step S82801, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern is any one of variation pattern numbers 4 to 7, 11 to 12, and 15 to 18 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variation pattern does not involve super reach (step S82801; No), the effect control CPU 101 ends the suggestion effect setting process.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is accompanied by a super reach effect (step S82801; Yes), the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of suggested effects to be executed during the super reach effect (step S82802).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the suggestion effect execution count determination table. In step S82802, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the suggestion effect execution number determination random number SR5-1, and performs the super reach effect based on the extracted random number and the suggestion effect execution number determination table shown in FIG. Determine the number of suggested performances to perform. As shown in FIG. 35, in any super reach production, the ratio of executing many suggested effects is higher at the big hit time than at the time of loss. Therefore, it is desirable for the player to execute many suggestive effects. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the upper limit number of executions of the suggestion effect during the first super reach production is three, and the upper limit number of executions of the suggestion effect during the second super reach production is 1. Times. Therefore, since there is a possibility that more suggestive effects are executed in the first super reach effect than in the second super reach effect, the interest of the first super reach effect can be improved. Moreover, not only the upper limit execution number as shown in FIG. 35, but the upper limit execution number of suggestion effects may be set to four or more. However, it is assumed that the upper limit number of execution times of the suggestion effect is increased in the first super reach effect than in the second super reach effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect during the super reach effect from the determination result of step S82802 (step S82803). When it is determined that the suggestion effect is not executed, the effect control CPU 101 ends the suggestion effect setting process. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the number of times that the suggestive effect is executed is determined in step S82802, and the process of determining whether to execute the suggestive effect based on the determination result in step S82803 is performed. This processing order may be reversed. For example, it is determined in advance that the variation pattern including the suggestion effect and the variation pattern not including the suggestion effect can be identified, and it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed based on the change pattern, and the suggestion effect is determined according to the determination result. The number of executions may be determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the suggestion effect (step S82803; Yes), the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing for executing the suggestion effect (step S82804).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a suggestion effect execution timing determination table. In step S82804, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the suggestion effect execution timing determination random number SR5-2, and performs the super reach effect based on the extracted random number and the suggestion effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. The timing of the suggestion effect to be executed is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 36, at the big hit, the second suggestion timing is set to be higher than the first suggestion timing, and the ratio at which the suggestion effect is executed at the third suggestion timing is set to be higher than the second suggestion timing. However, the priority is not limited to this, and for example, it may be determined that the rate of execution at an early timing is high, or the rate of execution at any specific timing may be determined to be high. Good.

  FIG. 38 is a time chart illustrating an example of the suggestion effect execution timing. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the execution timing of the suggestion effect during the first super reach effect is three times of the first suggestion timing, the second suggestion timing, and the third suggestion timing, The execution timing of the suggestion effect during the super reach effect is only once at the third suggestion timing. In addition, the second super reach effect is executed after the notice effect or the pseudo-ream effect before the reach effect is executed (second reach timing), whereas the first super reach effect is an effect of the effect symbol. It is executed immediately after the start of fluctuation (first reach timing). In this way, the first super reach effect is not executed as the second super reach effect, but the suggestion effect is executed more than the second super reach effect. There are many times to get. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the first super reach production in which the specific production is not executed before the reach production. In the example shown in FIGS. 36 and 38, the timing at which the suggestion effect can be executed during the second super reach effect is the same third suggestion timing as the third suggestion timing during the first super reach effect. It may be the first suggestion timing or the second suggestion timing, or may be a different timing (that is, a different timing from any suggestion timing during the first super reach production).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example at the start of the first super reach production. In this embodiment, the first super reach effect is executed immediately after the start of change of the effect symbol (including simultaneously with the start of change). FIGS. 39A1 to 39A3 are specific examples of the first super reach effect that is executed immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol. In this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (a1), after the “offset symbol” is derived and displayed, the variation of all symbols starts (FIG. 39 (a2)). Then, at the next frame (specifically, the timing at which the effect symbol fluctuates by one), the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed, and the reach state is reached (FIG. 39 (a3)), and the first super reach effect is started. . 39 (b1) to 39 (b2) are specific examples of the first super reach effect that is executed simultaneously with the start of the change of the effect symbol. In this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (b1), after the “offset symbol” is derived and displayed, the middle symbol starts to change and the left and right symbols are stopped and the reach state is reached (FIG. 39 (b2)). The first super reach production is started. Thus, since the 1st super reach production is performed immediately after the start of change of production design, unexpectedness can be produced and game entertainment can be improved.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of executions of the suggested effect is determined in step S82802, and the timing for executing the suggested effect is determined in step S82404 based on the determination result. The method for determining the number of times and the execution timing is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined by lottery whether or not the suggestion effect is executed at each suggestion timing at which the suggestion effect can be executed. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 38, when the first super reach effect is included in the variation pattern, whether or not the suggestion effect is executed at the first suggestion timing, the second suggestion timing, and the third suggestion pair timing. Are determined by lottery. When the second super reach effect is included in the variation pattern, it is determined by lottery whether or not the suggestion effect is executed at the third suggestion pair timing.

  When the timing for executing the suggestion effect is determined in step S82804, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution pattern of the suggestion effect (step S82805).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a suggestion effect execution pattern determination table. In step S82805, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the suggested effect execution pattern determination random number SR5-3, and performs the super reach effect based on the extracted random number and the suggested effect execution pattern determination table shown in FIG. The execution pattern of the suggestive effect to be executed is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 37, there are a plurality of types of suggestion effects. Specifically, there are a suggestion effect with high reliability, a suggestion effect during reliability, and a suggestion effect with low reliability. Then, it is determined that the ratio at which many suggestive effects with high reliability are executed is higher at the time of big hit than at the time of loss. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the suggestion effect with high reliability is executed twice and the suggestion effect with reliability is executed once, the suggestion effect with reliability is determined as the pattern executed for the first time. The ratio is high. That is, the ratio of the suggestion effect executed at a later timing is determined to be a pattern having higher reliability than the suggestion effect executed at an earlier timing. In addition, it is determined that after the suggestion effect with high reliability is executed, the suggestion effect with low reliability is not executed. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 37, the reliability of the suggested effect to be executed is determined to decrease as the number of times increases, and the reliability of the suggested effect to be executed becomes extremely low. It is stipulated not to happen. By being determined in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from having a sense of expectation once lost. It should be noted that, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 37, for example, at the time of deviation, the ratio of execution of the suggestive effect having lower reliability than the previous time (first time in the second time, first time in the third time, or second time) is increased. It may be determined. In this case, when a low-reliability suggestion effect is executed after a high-reliability suggestion effect, the degree of expectation for the big hit is lowered.

  After the process of step S82805 or when it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect (step S82803; No), the effect control CPU 101 ends the suggestion effect setting process.

  The presence / absence of the suggestion effect and the effect mode determined as described above are stored (set) in a predetermined storage area (suggestion effect storage area) of the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100.

  After executing the pseudo-continuous effect setting process and the suggestive effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S829). At this time, for example, when executing the pseudo-continuous effect or the suggestive effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect or the suggestive effect. Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S829 (step S830).

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 40 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to the content of each variation pattern and suggestion effect. In the case where the suggestion effect is configured to be executable, if it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, a process table in which data corresponding to the suggestion effect is set is selected and the suggestion effect is executed. If not determined, a process table for which data corresponding to the suggestive effect is not set is selected.

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

  In this embodiment, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the initial variation in the pseudo-ream is executed according to the process table selected in step S829, and then the process timer is switched by switching the process data for each re-variation. It is assumed that each re-variation (including the final variation) is executed by restarting. Further, in this embodiment, even at the timing of development from normal reach to super reach, the development effect for super reach is executed by switching the process data and restarting the process timer.

  Even if pseudo-ream or super-reach is executed, process data including re-variation and development effect to super-reach can be selected at once in step S829 without switching process data. You may make it perform the change display of the production | presentation symbol accompanied with a pseudo | simulation ream or a super reach.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effects executed according to the contents of the process table. The effect control CPU 101 executes display control according to effect control execution data in the process table. That is, when the time according to the timer value set as the process timer set value elapses, according to the next effect control execution data in the process table, the effect display device 9, the light emitter such as the LED, the speaker 27, the movable member 78, and By repeating the process of controlling the effect blades 79a and 79b, an effect in the change of the effect symbol is realized. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) is set in data (for example, movable member control data) corresponding to a production component that is not controlled during the variation period.

  The effect control CPU 101 follows the process of step S830, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part to be variably displayed, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part is started (step S831). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding 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 S832). 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 S833).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S840A) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S840B). When the process timer times out (Y in step S841), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S842). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next (step S843).

  Thereafter, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S844), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S846). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (Y in step S845), the process proceeds to step S846. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the case where the processes of steps S840B to S843 are executed based on the fluctuation pattern including the “pseudo-continuous” effect, as described above, the effect display device 9 is configured to execute a plurality of times of effect symbol pseudo-variation. Display control is executed. In other words, effect control data indicating the effect of the pseudo-continuous is also set in the process table corresponding to the pseudo-continuous variation pattern.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S877. 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 S876. 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 steps S871 to S876. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S877.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the effect symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (step S872).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. Based on that, the effect design may be stopped and displayed.

  When neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in step S872 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S873), the presentation control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S874). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process and the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 31, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S875).

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S876) and specifies the big hit start designation indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received. Command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command has been received is set It is confirmed whether or not (step S877). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878), and according to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S879).

  When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag. In the process of step S879, the CPU 101 for effect control is determined when the normal big hit or the probable big hit is determined (specifically, when the display result 2 designation command or the display result 3 designation command is received). Selects the process table corresponding to “15-time open game start notification” and is determined to be a small hit or suddenly probable big hit (specifically, a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command is received) ), A process table corresponding to “twice open game start notification (suddenly probable big hit / small hit common)” is selected. Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S880), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control) In accordance with data 1, the production device (production display device 9 as production component, various lamps as production component, speaker 27 as production component, movable member 78 as production component and production blade accessory 79a, 79b ) Is executed (step S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  Next, a specific example of the suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the suggestion effect. In this embodiment, a suggestion effect in which a predetermined image is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. Specifically, a suggestion effect in which an image as shown in FIG. 44 is displayed is executed. In this embodiment, the suggestion effect in which the image of FIG. 44 (a1) or FIG. 44 (a2) is displayed at the first timing can be executed, and FIG. 44 (b1) or FIG. The suggestion effect in which the image of b2) is displayed can be executed, the suggestion effect in which the image of FIG. 44 (c1) or FIG. 44 (c2) is displayed in the third timing, and the fourth timing. The suggestion effect in which the image of FIG. 44 (d1) or FIG. 44 (d2) is displayed can be executed. Also, the suggestion effect (high reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (a2) is displayed has a higher reliability than the suggestion effect (medium reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (a1) is displayed. In addition, the suggestion effect (high reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (b2) is displayed has a higher reliability than the suggestion effect (medium reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (b1) is displayed. Also, the suggestion effect (high reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (c2) is displayed has a higher reliability than the suggestion effect (medium reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (c1) is displayed. Also, the suggestion effect (high reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (d2) is displayed has higher reliability than the suggestion effect (medium reliability) in which the image of FIG. 44 (d1) is displayed. 44 shows an example in which the suggestive effects that can be executed at each timing are limited (for example, the image of FIG. 44 (a1) or FIG. 44 (a2) is displayed at the first timing). The execution mode of the suggestion effect is not limited to this example. For example, an arbitrary suggestion effect may be executed at each timing, or the same suggestion effect may be executed at different timings.

  Next, a specific example of the notice effect will be described. Here, in order to distinguish between the suggestion effect and the notice effect, the effect that suggests the possibility that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed during the reach effect is referred to as the suggestion effect. In addition, an effect that suggests the possibility that a big hit symbol is derived and displayed before the reach effect is referred to as a notice effect (or prior reach notice). Note that the notice effect is not necessarily executed, as in the case of the suggestion effect, and the rate of execution at the time of big hit is high.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notice effect. In this embodiment, a notice effect is displayed in which a predetermined image is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Specifically, a notice effect is displayed in which an image (character image) as shown in FIG. 45 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 45, the notice effect is executed before the reach effect. Also, as shown in FIGS. 45 (a), (b), and (c), a plurality of types of notice effects in which different images (character images) are displayed are executed. Further, the notification effect has different reliability depending on the displayed image. In the example of FIG. 45, the announcement effect in which the image of FIG. 45 (a) is displayed has low reliability. In addition, the notice effect in which the image of FIG. 45B is displayed is in reliability. In addition, the notice effect in which the image of FIG. 45C is displayed has high reliability.

  Next, a specific example of the first super reach effect in which the suggestion effect is executed will be described. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the first super reach effect in which the suggestion effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 46, as the first super reach effect, an effect in which a predetermined character challenges the rock to break on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 46, after the “offset symbol” is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the middle symbol starts to change and the left and right symbols stop and the reach state is reached. The super reach production is started, and the first suggestion production is executed (FIG. 46B). Next, the second suggestion effect is executed (FIG. 46C), and after the first super reach effect is advanced (FIG. 46D), the third suggestion effect is executed (FIG. 46E). )). After that, at the time of a big hit, an effect that succeeds in the challenge of crushing rocks is executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 46 (f1)), and a big hit symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 46 (g1)). Further, at the time of failure, after the third suggestion effect is executed, an effect that fails the challenge of crushing the rock on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed (FIG. 46 (f2)), and the outlier symbol is derived and displayed. (FIG. 46 (g2)).

  Subsequently, a specific example of the second super reach effect in which the suggestion effect is executed will be described. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the second super reach effect in which the suggestion effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 47, an effect in which a predetermined character battles with another character is executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the second super reach effect. Note that the first super reach effect shown in FIG. 46 is started immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol, whereas in the example of FIG. 47, the second super reach effect is started after the notice effect is executed. .

  In the example shown in FIG. 47, after the “offset symbol” is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 47A, all symbols start to change (FIG. 47B), and the notice effect is executed (FIG. 47). (C)). Note that the notice effect is executed at an arbitrary timing before the start of the second super reach effect, such as at the start of change, during symbol change, or during re-change in the pseudo-continuous effect. Further, the notice effect need not be executed before the second super reach effect. Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), after the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed, the reach is developed (FIG. 47 (e)), and the second super reach effect is started (FIG. 47 (D)). f)). Then, after the second super reach effect is advanced (FIG. 47 (g)), the suggestion effect is executed (FIG. 47 (h)). Thereafter, at the time of a big hit, an effect of winning the battle is executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 47 (i1)), and a big hit symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 47 (j1)). Further, at the time of losing, after the suggestion effect is executed, an effect of losing in battle is executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 47 (i2)), and the outlier symbol is derived and displayed (FIG. 47 (j2)). ).

  In the example shown in FIG. 46, the first super reach effect is started immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol. Further, during the execution of the first super reach effect, the suggestion effect with low reliability (FIG. 46B) with respect to the suggestion effect in which FIGS. 44A1 and 44A2 are displayed, and FIG. ) And (b2) are displayed with a low reliability for the suggested effects (FIG. 46 (c)), and the suggested effects with FIGS. 44 (c1) and (c2) are displayed with a low reliability. A total of three suggestion effects with the suggestion effect (FIG. 46E) are executed. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 46, after the start of the change of the effect symbol, the low-reliability notice effect (FIG. 47 (c)) in which the image of FIG. 45 (a) is displayed is executed, and then the second super Reach production has started. In addition, during the second super reach production, the low reliability suggestion production (FIG. 47 (h)) is executed once for FIGS. 44 (d1) and (d2). As described above, the first super reach effect, unlike the second super reach effect, does not execute the pseudo-continuous effect or the notice effect before the execution, but the suggested effect can be executed more than the second super reach effect. There are many timings. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the first super reach production in which the specific production is not executed before the reach production. Moreover, since the 1st super reach production is performed immediately after the start of the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation, it can produce an unexpectedness and can improve game entertainment.

  46 and 47 are shown in FIG. 42 by the CPU 101 for effect control based on the determination result in the suggestion effect setting process in FIG. 33 and the process table determined in step S829 in FIG. This is performed by executing the processing during the production symbol variation.

  In addition, the suggestion effect executed during the super reach effect may include an suggestion effect executed when the operation button 120 is operated. In addition, when the operation button 120 is not operated even though it is determined that the operation button 120 is operated at a predetermined timing when the operation button 120 is operated, a timing after the predetermined timing (hereinafter referred to as a preliminary execution timing). The suggestion effect (or a different suggestion effect) may be executed. In order to execute the suggestion effect at a predetermined timing, the player is prompted to operate the operation button 120, but if it is not operated within the operation effective period (first period), it is automatically reserved. The suggestion effect may be controlled to be executed at the execution timing, or only when the player is prompted to operate the operation button 120 again and is operated within the operation valid period (second period). It may be controlled to execute the suggestion effect. In addition, when the player is prompted to operate the operation button 120 again, but the operation is not performed within the operation valid period (second period), the suggestion effect is forcibly executed at the preliminary execution timing. May be. By controlling in this way, the suggestion effect can be surely executed.

  48 to 49 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) including a suggestion effect process executed by operating the operation button 120. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S840A) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S840B). When the process timer times out (Y in step S841), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S842). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next (step S843).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 is executing a super reach effect (first super reach effect or second super reach effect) according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data or the like), and the execution setting of the suggested effect is set. It is determined whether it has been performed (step S84301). Here, it is determined whether or not the execution setting of the suggestion effect that is executed by operating the operation button 120 is made. Whether or not the super reach effect is being executed is determined by, for example, whether or not the process data being executed includes the execution of the super reach effect, or the super reach effect flag is set at the start of the super reach effect. It is determined by checking the state of the flag. The presence / absence of execution setting of the suggestion effect is determined, for example, by confirming data stored (set) in a predetermined storage area (suggestion effect storage area) of the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100.

  If it is determined that the super reach effect is being executed and the suggestion effect is not set to be executed (N in step S84301), the process proceeds to step S844. On the other hand, when it is determined that the super reach effect is being executed and the execution of the suggestion effect is set (Y in step S84301), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the suggested effect to be executed is an operation button. It is determined whether or not the operation is performed by operating 120 (step S84302). The effect form of the suggestion effect to be executed is determined, for example, by confirming data stored (set) in a predetermined storage area (suggest effect storage area) of the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Next, when it is determined that the suggested effect to be executed is not executed by operating the operation button 120 (N in step S84302), the process proceeds to step S84304. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggested effect to be executed is executed by operating the operation button 120 (Y in step S84302), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the operation button 120 is on. A process of detecting whether or not it has been (pressed) is executed (step S84303). The ON of the operation button 120 is detected by, for example, the input of an ON signal from the operation button 120.

  If it is determined in step S84302 that the suggested effect to be executed is not executed by operating the operation button 120 (N in step S84302), or the operation button 120 is turned on in step S84303. If it is detected (Y in step S84303), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the execution timing of the suggestion effect (step S84304). The effect control CPU 101 determines, for example, whether or not it is the execution timing of the suggestion effect determined in step S82804. If it is determined that it is the execution timing of the suggestion effect (Y in step S84304), the effect control CPU 101 executes the suggestion effect (step S84305), and the process proceeds to step S844. If it is determined that it is not the execution timing of the suggestion effect (N in step S84304), the process proceeds to step S844.

  If it is determined in step S84303 that the operation button 120 is not turned on (N in step S84303), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the preliminary execution timing of the suggestion effect (step S84306). ).

  The preliminary execution timing is, for example, a timing after the timing when the suggestion effect is executed when the operation button 120 is operated, and is determined in advance. For example, the preliminary execution timing with respect to the first suggestion timing in FIG. 38 is arbitrarily determined between the first suggestion timing and the end of the first super reach effect. For example, the preliminary execution timing with respect to the execution timing (for example, the first suggestion timing in FIG. 38) is from the execution timing (first suggestion timing) to the next suggestion timing (for example, the second suggestion timing in FIG. 38). It may be arbitrarily determined. .

  The preliminary execution timing may be determined according to the execution timing of the suggestion effect determined in step S82804. For example, consider a case where it is determined to execute the suggestion effects at the first suggestion timing and the third suggestion timing in FIG. In this case, the preliminary execution timing with respect to the execution timing (first suggestion timing) is between the execution timing (first suggestion timing) and the suggestion timing (third suggestion timing) at which execution of the suggestion effect is determined. It may be arbitrarily determined. Further, the preliminary timing may be set to a suggestion timing at which the suggestion effect is not executed according to the execution timing of the suggestion effect determined in step S82804.

  If it is determined in step S84306 that it is the preliminary execution timing of the suggestion effect (Y in step S84306), the effect control CPU 101 executes the suggestion effect (step S84307), and the process proceeds to step S844. The suggestion effect executed at the preliminary execution timing may be the same as the suggestion effect executed when the operation button 120 is operated, or may be different. If it is determined in step S84306 that it is not the execution timing of the suggestive effect (N in step S84306), the process proceeds to step S844. Thereafter, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S844), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S846). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (Y in step S845), the process proceeds to step S846.

  As described above, when the operation button 120 is not operated, the suggestion effect is not executed at the predetermined suggestion timing, but the suggestion effect is executed at the preliminary execution timing, so that a sense of expectation can be reliably obtained. In this embodiment, an example using the operation button 120 has been described. However, as long as the player can operate, not only the button but also a jog dial, a stick controller, an infrared sensor, a motion sensor, a touch panel, or the like is used. May be.

  Also, when the notice effect or the suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the expectation of the effect executed after the expectation of the effect executed earlier is controlled to be higher or equal. Also good. Hereinafter, a process in the case of such control will be described.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the suggestion effect setting process. In the suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change pattern is a change pattern with super reach (first super reach or second super reach) (step S82801). When it is determined that the variation pattern does not involve super reach (step S82801; No), the effect control CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S82804A.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is accompanied by a super reach effect (step S82801; Yes), the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of suggested effects to be executed during the super reach effect (step S82802). In step S82802, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the suggestion effect execution number determination random number SR5-1, and performs the super reach effect based on the extracted random number and the suggestion effect execution number determination table shown in FIG. Determine the number of suggested performances to perform.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect during the super reach effect from the determination result of step S82802 (step S82803). If it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to step S82804A.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed (step S82803; Yes), the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing for executing the suggestion effect (step S82804), and the process proceeds to step S82804. In step S82804, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the suggestion effect execution timing determination random number SR5-2, and performs the super reach effect based on the extracted random number and the suggestion effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. The timing of the suggestion effect to be executed is determined.

  In step S82804A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the number of notice effects to be executed before the reach effect. The effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number for determining the number of times of performing the notice effect, and determines the number of notice effects to be executed before the reach effect based on the extracted random number and the table for determining the number of notice effect executions shown in FIG. To do. As shown in FIG. 51, at the time of big hit, the ratio that more notice effects are executed is higher than at the time of loss. In the example shown in FIG. 51, the maximum number of executions of the notice effect is two, but may be three or more. The maximum number of executions of the notice effect may be changed according to the number of executions of the suggestion effect determined in step S82802.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect before the reach effect from the determination result of step S82804A (step S82804B). And when it determines with not performing a notice effect, CPU101 for effect control transfers a process to step S82804D.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the notice effect (step S82804B; Yes), the effect control CPU 101 determines the timing for executing the notice effect (step S82804C), and the process proceeds to step S82804D. In step S82804C, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the notice effect execution timing determination random number, and determines the timing of the notice effect to be executed based on the extracted random number and the notice effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. To do. In the example shown in FIG. 52, the time when the change starts and the time when all symbols are changing are shown as the timing at which the notice effect can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and other timings may be used.

  In step S82804D, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether to execute at least one of the notice effect and the suggestion effect. If it is determined that neither is executed, the effect control CPU 101 ends the suggestion effect setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that at least one of the notice effect and the suggestion effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution pattern of the notice effect and the suggestion effect (step S82804D).

  53 to 56 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a notice effect / suggestion effect execution pattern determination table. In step S82804E, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts a random number for determining the notice effect / implicit effect execution pattern, and based on the extracted random number and the table for determining the notice effect / impact effect execution pattern shown in FIGS. The execution pattern of the notice effect executed before the reach effect and the suggestion effect executed during the super reach effect is determined. In the example shown in FIGS. 53 to 56, the expectation level of the effect (notice effect or suggestion effect) executed after the expectation level of the effect (preliminary effect or suggestion effect) executed earlier is higher or equivalently. The execution pattern is determined so that

  After the process of step S82804E, or when it is determined that neither the notice effect nor the suggestion effect is executed (step S82804D; No), the effect control CPU 101 ends the suggestion effect setting process.

  By performing the processing as described above, when the notice effect or the suggestive effect is executed a plurality of times, the expectation degree of the effect executed later is higher than the expectation degree of the effect executed first, or It can be controlled to be equivalent (that is, it can be controlled so that the degree of expectation does not fall), and the expectation that the player once held can be prevented from being impaired. In this embodiment, the level of expectation implied by the production is controlled through the announcement effect before reach and the suggestion effect during reach, but it is expected only during the announcement effect before reach. It may be controlled so that the degree does not fall, or it may be controlled so that the degree of expectation does not fall only during the suggestion effect during reach.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the first super reach production that is executed from the first reach timing after the start of the production symbol variation and the first reach timing. The second super reach effect that is executed from the second reach timing can be executed. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the suggestion effect at many timings when the first super reach effect is being executed, compared to when the second super reach effect is being executed. Generally, when a reach effect with different start timing is executed, if the start timing is early, there is not enough time to execute the pre-reach notice and the player can be given a big hit expectation sufficiently. Can not. However, in this embodiment, during the first super reach production with the early start timing, more suggestive effects may be executed than during the second super reach production with the late start timing. Therefore, the interest of the first super reach production can be improved, and the game entertainment by the reach production having different start timings can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first reach timing is immediately after the start of the production symbol variation. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect according to the derived display result can be executed, so that the effect of the effect can be improved. Unexpected reach production can be executed, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, in the variable display in which the first super reach effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect, the pre-reach notice effect, and the like cannot be executed, but more suggestive effects are executed than in the case where the second super reach effect is executed. Because there is a possibility of being played, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first super reach effect is executed without the pseudo-continuous effect being executed after the start of the change of the effect symbol, and the second super reach effect is the pseudo-continuous effect after the start of the change of the effect symbol. Or after the pre-reach notice effect is executed. Therefore, since it is possible to give variations to the development until the start of reach production, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, the suggestion effect that is executed during the first super reach effect includes the suggestion effect that is executed when the operation button 120 is operated. In addition, when the operation button 120 is not operated even though it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined suggestion timing when the operation button 120 is operated, preliminary execution after the predetermined suggestion timing is performed. The suggestion effect is executed at the timing. For this reason, when the operation button 120 is not operated, the suggestion effect is not executed at the predetermined suggestion timing, but the suggestion effect is executed at the preliminary execution timing after the predetermined suggestion timing, so that a sense of expectation can be reliably obtained. .

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can execute a plurality of types of suggestion effects and notice effects at a plurality of timings, and is executed after the expected degree of the effect to be executed first. Control is performed so that the degree of expectation of the performance is increased or equal. Therefore, the expectation that the player once held can be prevented from being impaired.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. In the above embodiment, the first super reach production and the second super reach production are described as different production modes, but the start timing is different, but the production mode is the same. Good. In this case, the display result is not derived and displayed at the same time as in the example shown in FIG. 38, but the variation in which the second super reach effect shown in FIG. The timing at which the display result is derived and displayed is later than the fluctuation in which the first super reach effect shown in (a) is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the first reach timing at which the first super reach effect is started is set immediately after the start of the change in the effect symbol, but is not limited to this, and is earlier than the second reach timing. If so, it may be set to a timing after the start of fluctuation and a specific performance or the like. For example, the first reach timing is set to a timing after the re-variation is performed twice in the pseudo-continuous effect after the start of the change of the effect symbol, and the second reach timing is re-started in the pseudo-continuous effect after the start of the change of the effect symbol. You may set to the timing after a fluctuation | variation is performed 3 times.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of executions of the suggestion effect during the first super reach effect or the second super reach effect is determined in advance, but it varies depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Also good. For example, during the first super reach production, the upper limit number of executions of the suggestion effect at the time of big hit is 5 and the upper limit number of executions of the suggestion effect at the time of loss is predetermined as 3. In step S82802, the upper limit number of executions is changed to 5 or 3 depending on whether or not it is a big hit, and the number of executions of the suggestive effect is determined so as to be within the changed upper limit number of executions.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, what is suggested can be made to differ according to the kind of suggestion production or notice production. For example, depending on the type of suggestion effect or notice effect, jackpot expectation, development expectation, probability variation jackpot expectation, internal high expectation (those with a latent probability variation state), number of rounds when a big hit, You may be made to suggest the number of time savings etc. when it is a big hit. Further, the expected degree of suggestion may differ depending on which notice effect and which suggestion effect are executed. For example, when both the notice effect and the suggestion effect are aspects of the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation degree, the jackpot expectation is compared with the case where only one of them is the effect aspect suggesting the jackpot expectation degree. Try to be high.

  In the above embodiment, a game machine provided with two special symbol indicators (first special symbol indicator 8a and second special symbol indicator 8b) as a variable display unit is taken as an example. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with a symbol display.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which a circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  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 voice 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 100. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various presentation operations including the display operation of the presentation image on the screen of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points and slot machines.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and in particular, includes a display unit having a variable display unit that variably displays each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. When the display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result, the present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 9a 1st decoration design display 9b 2nd decoration Symbol display 18c Total hold memory display 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
78 Movable members 79a, 79b Production vanes (a kind of movable members)
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A specific game advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each A gaming machine to control the state,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the variable display of identification information is derived and displayed;
Production execution means for executing multiple types of production,
The production execution means
Reach production execution means for executing reach production based on the determination of the prior decision means;
Including a suggestion effect executing means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the specific gaming state is reached after a display result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the identification information is started,
The reach effect includes a first reach effect that is executed from a first reach timing after the start of variable display of identification information, and a second reach effect that is executed from a second reach timing after the first reach timing. Including
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
Compared to when the second reach effect is being executed, when the first reach effect is being executed, the suggestion effect can be executed at many timings,
The suggestion effect is executed so that the possibility of becoming the specific gaming state differs depending on the timing and the number of times the suggestion effect is executed,
The presentation execution unit, when executing a plurality of times the effect as effect to be executed in one timing, as compared with the effect to be executed in the previous timing than the timing of the one, be made from the specific gaming state A game machine characterized by executing a performance having a similar performance or a performance that is highly likely to be in the specific gaming state.

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