JP5904642B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a predetermined game using a game medium.

  Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, when a start condition based on winning at a start winning opening is established, variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a special symbol on a variable display device is started and variable display is started. If the display result of this is a specific display result, there may be a special gaming state such as a big hit that allows the player to acquire a lot of game media. For the purpose of improving the interest, one point is added every time a start prize is awarded, and a special effect is implemented when the number of added points reaches a predetermined value (for example, see Patent Document 1). ).

  In addition, as an effect when becoming super reach, a countdown for a predetermined time is performed, the number of game balls that have entered the count gate area during the countdown is displayed, and the same missile launch effect as the displayed number is performed. In some cases, a jackpot symbol is displayed, and when a missile launch effect different from the displayed number is performed, a lost symbol is displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-296162 A JP 2004-135943 A

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1 described above, for example, when the variable display mode of the special symbol in the variable display device becomes a super reach that is highly likely to be a big hit, the fluctuation does not occur even if the start prize is not awarded. In some cases, the player thinks that it will be a big hit, and the game may be interrupted by stopping the launch of the game ball, and the reserved memory that is the right to perform variable display is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, In the case of 4), it is considered that the right of variable display due to the start winning can no longer be acquired, so that the game ball may be stopped and the game may be interrupted. Depending on the situation, the game may be interrupted, and the above points are simply added according to the start prize. I can not contribute to stop. Therefore, for example, it is conceivable that the addition of points can be used to prevent the interruption of the game by performing the addition of the points only when there is a pending storage. In game machines (stands) that have been adjusted so that start winnings are unlikely to occur continuously, the addition of points will be excessively suppressed. In addition to being diluted, there is a problem that the player's dissatisfaction due to the fact that these points are not added may increase.

In addition, as a special effect to be performed when the number of points reaches a predetermined value, it is conceivable to perform an effect as in Patent Document 2, but the effect in Patent Document 2 enters the count gate area during the countdown period. A single effect of firing a missile corresponding to the number of played game balls is only implemented, that is, the type of effect does not change depending on the number of game balls entered, so the game will be monotonous There is drowning.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and the effect of preventing the interruption of the game by giving points is diluted, and the dissatisfaction of the player due to the fact that points are not added is increased. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the situation and prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game is played by launching a game medium (game ball) into the game area (game area 7 formed on the front surface of the game board 6), and a specific area (for example, the first start prize opening, normal) provided in the game area A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that grants points based on the fact that the gaming media have passed through the winning ports 29a to 29d and the point gate 33) of the winning device,
Game medium detection means (first start port switch 13a, winning port switches 30a and 30b, point gate switch 33a) for detecting that the game medium has passed through the specific area;
Determination to determine whether or not a specific start condition for starting point grant (for example, the first reserved memory number is a predetermined number of four, or that super reach has occurred) is established. Means (portion where CPU 120 for effect control executes step S714);
Specific time timing means (timer for meter) that starts counting a preset specific time (for example, 6 seconds) on the condition that the specific start condition is determined to be satisfied by the determination means;
On condition that the game medium that has passed through the specific area is detected by the game medium detecting means until the time of the specific time by the specific time measuring means is completed (until the timer for the meter expires), Point processing means for initializing the time measurement of the specific time by the specific time counting means and giving a predetermined number of points to the player (the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S752, step S754a, and step S754b of the point processing) When,
Effect execution means for executing any effect including at least a specific effect (an effect in which any one of the characters A to D is displayed) according to the progress of the game (part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step S1842). When,
An effect mode (for example, a normal mode, a first mode, a second mode, or a third mode) executed by the effect executing means is set to any one of a plurality of effect modes with different execution ratios of the specific effect. Mode control means for controlling (for example, a portion where the CPU 120 for effect control executes steps S777, S782, and S787);
It is determined whether or not the number of points given from the establishment of the specific start condition to the completion of the measurement of the specific time by the specific time counting means for the first time exceeds a predetermined threshold (for example, 25 points). Point number determination means (for example, the portion where the production control CPU 120 executes step S773);
Mode change means (for example, for effect control) that changes the effect mode from the effect mode before becoming the threshold value or more to another effect mode on the condition that the point number determining means determines that the value is greater than or equal to the threshold value. CPU 120 executes the process of steps S777 to S779),
Equipped with a,
The specific time counting means restarts the specific time measurement when the specific time measurement is initialized by the point processing means .
According to this feature, when a game medium that has passed through a specific area is detected before the time has elapsed, a predetermined number of points are awarded, and the time is initialized and time measurement starts from the beginning. Since points will be awarded even if game media do not pass continuously through a specific area, the effect of preventing interruption of the game due to the addition of points will be diluted, It is possible to reduce the increase in the player's dissatisfaction due to the fact that is not added, and the effect that is executed by the effect means when the effect mode is changed when the number of points exceeds a predetermined threshold Since the situation changes, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to improve the interest of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A plurality of the threshold values are set (for example, 25 points, 100 points, 250 points),
The point number determination means determines whether or not each of the set threshold values is equal to or greater than the threshold value (for example, the portion in which the production control CPU 120 executes steps S773 to S775),
The mode changing means changes the effect mode step by step on the condition that the point number determining means determines that the threshold value is exceeded (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs steps S781 to S784, Steps S786 to S789 are executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the stage mode is changed step by step so that the player can easily grasp the situation of points, and the stage mode is changed to a stage mode that has been changed multiple times. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the passing of the game medium.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The mode change means is configured to detect the specific time until a predetermined maintenance period elapses (until the background maintenance timer expires) after the time measurement of the specific time by the specific time measurement means is completed (the timer for the meter is up). The production mode is maintained at the time when the time measurement is completed, and the production mode is changed to the production mode in the initial state when the maintenance period has elapsed (the portion in which the production control CPU 120 executes step S714f and changes to the normal mode). If the specific start condition is satisfied again before the maintenance period elapses, the effect mode is changed stepwise from the maintained effect mode (for example, the first mode and the second mode). (Portion in which the production control CPU 120 executes steps S921 to S927),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the timing of a specific time is completed, the performance mode at that point is maintained for a certain period of time, so even after the timing of the specific time is completed and points are no longer awarded, the game continues Can keep motivation.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Non-execution setting accepting means for accepting at least the non-execution setting of the point grant from the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes menu processing steps S740a and S741 and S742, thereby giving or not giving points ”) From the player)
The point processing means does not give a point when the non-execution setting ("No") is accepted by the point setting accepting means (when the point grant stop flag is set) (for effect control) CPU 120 executes step S710)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player can stop giving points by setting non-execution, it is possible to avoid changing the presentation mode by giving points. The mode can be fixed to a desired production mode.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 3, wherein
The effect executing means executes the specific effect at a higher rate in the effect mode changed by the mode changing means than in the effect mode before the change (for example, the notice effect D in the third mode is usually The mode, the first mode, and the second mode are executed at a higher rate than the notice effect D),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the specific effect comes to be executed at a high rate by changing the effect mode, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the change of these effect modes, Improve the fun of gaming machines.

It is a figure which shows an example of the game system which has a pachinko game machine with which this invention was applied. (A) is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front, (b) is the perspective view which expands and shows an operation part. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound control board. 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 in a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, a big hit type determination table, a probability variation big hit B type determination table, and a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. FIG. 45 shows an effect mode type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a game log | history table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an additional point number table. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows table AD for notification effect determination. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the tables FG for notification effect determination. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st (2nd) pending | holding memory number display update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the 1st and 2nd holding | maintenance display buffer. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notice selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a menu process. It is a flowchart which shows point processing. It is a flowchart which shows point processing. It is a flowchart which shows point processing. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the pachinko game machine 1, a portable terminal, and a management server. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the input condition of a password. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the output condition of a two-dimensional code. (A)-(J) are figures which show the display condition at the time of point provision. (A)-(D) are figures which show the condition where a display condition switches to 2nd mode and 3rd mode. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the appearance condition of the character in the notice effect in normal mode, 1st mode, and 2nd mode. (A)-(E) are figures which show the appearance condition of the character in the notice effect in 3rd mode. (A)-(D) are figures which show the display condition at the time of the big hit hold memory display at the time of point provision. (A)-(C) are figures which show the display condition when the continuous number at the time of point provision reaches 100 or more. (A)-(F) is a figure which shows the display condition accompanying the timer-up of the timer for meters. (A)-(C) are figures which show the display condition at the time of selecting "point provision setting" on a menu screen. (A)-(D) are figures which show a point game. (A)-(G) is a figure which shows the display condition accompanying the point provision setting in a modification.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a gaming system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system according to the present embodiment includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine installed in a game hall. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 1000 are composed of a management server 1000 connected to the Internet and a portable terminal (mobile phone) 1001 carried by the player. Data can be exchanged via a portable terminal 1001 having a connection function.

Next, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 2 will be described as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the lower door frame 103. 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. Below the upper plate 3, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotably supported, and a push button 516 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided at an upper end portion thereof. It has been. The push button 516 should just be comprised so that predetermined instruction | indication operation by the pressing operation from a player etc. can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the player's operation performed on the push button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 516 is installed.

By providing a blower opening on the inner side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the operation lever 600, the player's hand operating the operation lever 600 is blown according to the effect and the vibrator is operated to vibrate. This makes it possible to enhance the sense of reality.

  A game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display units each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). The effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 performs variable display of the effect symbol as a decorative (for effect) symbol during the special symbol variable display period by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs the effect display variation display is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 installed inside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol indicator 8a. 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. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

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

  The variation display of the first special symbol is a variation display start condition (for example, after the first starting condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13) (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol variation display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and the variation display is started. When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol is a variation display start condition (for example, when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14) after the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is established ( For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the second special symbol variation display is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) is started based on the establishment, When the fluctuation display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design). The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by a first start opening switch 13a (for example, a proximity switch) and a first winning confirmation switch 13b (for example, a photo sensor). The

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the 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 the second start opening switch 14a (for example, proximity switch) and the second winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, for example) It is detected by a photo sensor. 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. 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).

  The occurrence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection results of the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b and the detection results of the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b. A security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of.

  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 winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  On the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the stored memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A special symbol reserved memory display unit and the first special symbol reserved memory display unit are provided separately from each other, and a second special symbol for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol hold memory display 18 composed of a 7-segment LED provided with a hold memory display section is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on 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. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the start memory number by winning to the first start winning port 13 and the start memory number by winning to the second start winning port 14. May be four or more.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big prize opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open door of the big winning opening, so that the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 23 (for example, a proximity switch) and a third winning confirmation switch 23a (for example, a photo sensor).

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, for example, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is turned on (a state in which a game ball can win a prize at the second start winning opening 14). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. 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 display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by segment LEDs or the like capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a and 29c are detected by the winning hole switch 30a and won in the winning holes 29b and 29d. The game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning. In addition, a point gate 33 is provided above the winning opening 29a, and a game ball passing through the point gate 33 is detected by the point gate switch 33a.

  In the first start winning opening 13, there are provided two switches (a first start opening switch 13a and a first winning confirmation switch 13b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening. In this embodiment, a first start opening switch 13a and a first winning confirmation switch 13b are arranged up and down in the first start winning opening 13 (in this example, the first start opening switch 13a is arranged on the upper side. The first winning confirmation switch 13b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the first start opening switch 13a, and then detected by the first winning confirmation switch 13b. Is done.

  Further, in the second start winning opening 14, there are provided two switches (a second start opening switch 14a and a second winning confirmation switch 14b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening. In this embodiment, the second start opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b are arranged vertically in the second start winning opening 14 (in this example, the second start opening switch 14a is arranged on the upper side. The second winning confirmation switch 14b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the second start opening switch 14a, and then detected by the second winning confirmation switch 14b. Is done.

  Further, two switches (a count switch 23 and a third winning confirmation switch 23a) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening are provided in the special winning opening. In this embodiment, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are arranged in the big winning opening (in this example, the counting switch 23 is arranged on the upper side and the third winning confirmation switch 23a is on the lower side. Is placed). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the count switch 23 and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 23a.

  Also, different detection system switches are used as the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a. It is done. In this embodiment, proximity switches are used as the first start opening switch 13a, the second start opening switch 14a, and the count switch 23, and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are photo. A sensor is used.

  Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 13a, the first special symbol variation display is started and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the first count switch 23 or the second count switch 24, a prize ball payout is executed. In addition to the detection result of the first start port switch 13a, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the first winning confirmation switch 13b, and a security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. The presence or absence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection result of the second winning confirmation switch 14b in addition to the detection result of the second start port switch 14a, and the security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. In addition to the detection result of the count switch 23, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and a security signal is externally output based on the detection of the abnormal winning. The Accordingly, the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are used only for determination of abnormal winning.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 has a first start port switch based on the detection signal input from the first start port switch 13a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the first winning confirmation switch 13b (photo sensor). When it is determined that the difference between the number of game balls detected at 13a and the number of game balls detected by the first winning confirmation switch 13b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more) As an error, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the first start winning opening 13 has occurred. The game detected by the second start port switch 14a based on the detection signal input from the second start port switch 14a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the second winning confirmation switch 14b (photo sensor). If it is determined that the difference between the number of balls and the number of game balls detected by the second winning confirmation switch 14b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more), a second error is generated as a predetermined error. It is determined that an abnormal winning to the winning opening 14 has occurred. In addition, based on the detection signal input from the count switch 23 (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the third winning confirmation switch 23a (photo sensor), the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 and the third winning prize are determined. If it is determined that the difference from the number of game balls detected by the confirmation switch 23a exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 5 or more), an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs as a predetermined error. It is determined that

  In this way, the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are of different detection methods. Since the sensor (in this example, a proximity switch and a photo sensor) is used, the actual number of winnings to the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, and the big winning port using, for example, electromagnetic waves is actually increased. When an illegal act that causes recognition to be greater than the number of winnings is made, there is a difference between the number of game balls detected by the proximity switch and the number of game balls detected by the photo switch, thereby controlling the game. Since the microcomputer 560 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred when the number of difference balls exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is possible to take a certain measure against illegal acts.

  The game area 7 is provided with decorative members 25L and 25R having a plurality of decorative LEDs 25a and 25b that emit light according to the gaming state, and at the bottom is an out port 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won.

Four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28 b, and lights up in the vicinity of the top lamp module 530 when the supply ball is cut. A ball-out LED 2 is provided. The prize ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 2 are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board when the prize ball is being paid out or when a ball break is detected. Further, although not shown in particular, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, 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 variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has passed. If the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “lost”.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the change display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol corresponding to “probability big hit A” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the first big hit state, and after the first big hit state ends, As one of the special game states, the time-shortening control (time-shortening control) in which the special symbol variation display time (special-figure variation time) is shortened compared to the normal state is controlled. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. The short-time state may be terminated when any one of the conditions in which a predetermined number of special game (fluctuation display) is executed and the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is satisfied.

  In addition, when a big hit symbol corresponding to “probability big hit B” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the second big hit state, and after the second big hit state ends, As one of the different special game states, for example, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the probability that the variation display result will be a “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than the normal state or the short time state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration design. To do. Such a probability change state is continued until the next change display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display 10 controls the normal symbol change time (normal figure change time) in the normal game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the normal symbol changes in each normal game. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 14, such as control for making the tilt control time to be performed longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 in the probability changing state or the short time state is advantageous to the player, and is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 14 is in the expanded open state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in this embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability low-base state, which is a probabilistic state that is not a high release control period. The latent probability changing state is a gaming state also called a high probability low base state.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the “probability big hit B” is finished in the normal state, the second probability variation state (latent probability variation state; high probability low base) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed. State). In addition, after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the “probable big hit” has occurred in the probability changing state, the state shifts to the first probability changing state (high accuracy high base state) in which the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability changing control. .

  As described above, the probability variation state includes not only the time variation control and the high release control are performed together with the probability variation control but also the probability variation control only and the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed (latency probability variation). It may be. Further, for example, after the end of the first big hit state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result in the special figure game is “probable big hit”, the first probable state (high high) in which the short-time control and the high opening control are performed together with the positive change control. When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the probability variation control is continued. However, the control may be performed in a second certain change state (also referred to as a highly accurate low base state) that is not performed after the time-shortening control or the high opening control is finished.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the effect display device 9, the special symbol game using the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. Corresponding to the start of any of the special figure games using the second special figure on the display unit 8b, the decorative symbol variation display (also referred to as variable display) is started. Then, during the period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative display areas, The variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach” which is not yet temporarily stopped when the decorative symbol temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbol") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31 installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 is equipped with a game control microcomputer 560 (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program. 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 include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a random number circuit 53. The random number circuit 53 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 the display result of the special symbol variation display.

  The random number circuit 53 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 the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 53 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 53 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit 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 53. 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 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 53 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 inputs / outputs (transmits / receives) signals to / from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer 100) by serial communication. Serial communication circuit 52 is incorporated. Note that the payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 100 also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 560 through serial communication.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the pending storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls (specifically, prize balls described later) The value of the command output counter) is 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.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  In addition, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 13a, the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23, the third winning confirmation switch 23a, the point gate switch 33a, An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the winning opening switch 30a and 30b to the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 An output circuit 59 for driving the CPU 21 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on, and occurrence of a big hit gaming state An information output signal such as jackpot information indicating Via Le substrate, the information output circuit 64 for outputting to an external device such as a hall computer also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (comprising the effect control microcomputer 100) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 120 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal (effect) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control CPU 120 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 120 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the effect control CPU 120.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are input to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77. 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). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to 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).

An effect control CPU 120, which is an effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80, controls the display of stage LEDs (not shown) provided on the game board 6 and is provided on the frame side. The display control of the prize ball LED 51, the ball break LED 2 , the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  On the game board 6 side, a decoration board 98 and a stage decoration board 99 are provided as board-side IC boards on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. The board side IC boards 98 and 99 are connected to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 88. Further, on the front frame 101 side, a top lamp module substrate 542, a left front plate top substrate 473b, and a right front plate top as each frame side IC substrate on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. A substrate 473c, an operation table substrate 508, and a frame button substrate 509 are provided. Each of these frame side IC substrates 542, 473b, 473c, 508, 509 is connected to the effect control substrate 80 via the relay substrates 88, 89.

  Sensor monitoring that detects signals output from the lever switches 510a to 510d, the trigger switch 512a, and the touch sensor 513 provided on the operation lever 600 and outputs a predetermined detection signal corresponding to the signal input on the operation base board 508. An IC (not shown) and a parallel-serial conversion IC (not shown) to which a detection signal from the sensor monitoring IC is input are mounted, and the operation lever 600 is operated by the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 120. ) Can be detected.

Similarly, the frame button substrate 509, latches the output signals from the button switch 516 a for detecting the operation of a push button 516, a serial data format presentation control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 89 as (for effect control A parallel-serial conversion IC to be output to the CPU 120) is mounted, and the operation of the push buttons 516 can be detected by the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 120).

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). 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. First, a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 will be briefly described. 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 interrupt prohibition. Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2, and the stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer. Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)), the RAM is set to an accessible state. In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port. When ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process described later.

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped To do. 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 checks the data in the backup RAM area. In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in the data check of the backup RAM area, 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 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery. And the random number circuit setting process mentioned later is performed. In this embodiment, in the process of transmitting the power failure recovery designation command, the CPU 56 also sends to the effect control board 80 a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending memory count counter stored in the backup RAM is set. To send.

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

  By executing the process of setting the start address of the initialization setting table as a pointer and sequentially setting the contents of the initialization setting table in the work area, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol, etc. An initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a buffer, a total number of winning balls storage buffer, and 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 sent to the sub-board. For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 53 . For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 53 to update the random R value.

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

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

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

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

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

  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 an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, startup accuracy information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29). Note that the activation high-accuracy information is output from the information output circuit 64 to a call lamp (not shown) provided above the pachinko gaming machine 1 in response to the high-accuracy notification flag being set.

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

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is 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 The 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 in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variation display mode in a case where the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift 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 change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

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

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 In the same way as when the symbol variation display mode is “probability variation big hit B” to be described later, after the effect symbol variation display is performed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probability variation big hit B symbol, for example, “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol), which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is changed to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  Here, the small win is a short winning opening time of the big winning opening as compared with a probability variation big hit A described later (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is five times). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the probability variation big hit B is a big hit as compared to the probability variation big hit A, in which the opening time of the big prize opening is short (in this embodiment, 0.1 seconds is opened five times), and the gaming state after the big hit game (However, the game state after the big hit game will not be in a short-time state, that is, the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, will not be satisfied, and the start condition of Since the establishment status is the same as the normal state, it looks the same as the normal state). That is, in this embodiment, the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are the same in the opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened five times for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to identify whether the probability change big hit B that shifts to the probability variation state or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state. Therefore, the player can be expected to have a high probability state (probability variation state), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal Fluctuation patterns of PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 (normal reach C), special PA3-1 (normal reach or special reach), and super PB3-1 to super PB3-3 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has the effect of pseudo-ream, re-change is performed twice. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the special PA 3-1 is used among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the special symbol variation display result is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4 (normal reach C), special PA3-2 (normal reach or special reach), super PB3-4 to super PB3-6, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, Variation patterns of special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) are prepared. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit, and the probability variation big hit. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is not used and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the special PA 3-2 is used among the variation patterns that are used in the case of reach and have a pseudo-continuous effect. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 5.50 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-3 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-2 and the non-reach PA1-4 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-3. Since there may be a variation effect mode similar to that at the time of the small hit, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the probable big hit B or the small hit has occurred.

  As described above, in this embodiment, two variation patterns (special PG1-2) among a plurality of variation patterns (special PG1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2) selected at the time of winning the probability variation big hit B or small hit. , 1-3) and any one of a plurality of variation patterns selected at the time of detachment (non-reach PA1) is a series of performance modes consisting of performance modes executed in the probability variation big hit B gaming state / small hit gaming state Since it is the same as the production mode of (3, 4), it is difficult to specify which production mode is based on the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-3, 4 or special PG1-2, 3 be able to. In other words, the variation pattern based on the non-reach PA1-3, 4 and the special PG1-2, 3 is a variation pattern that is selected in any of the probability variation big hit B, the small hit, and the deviation, so the probability variation big hit B or Even when a small hit occurs, it is difficult for the player to realize that a probable big hit B or a small hit has occurred, and as a result, the probable big hit B is less than that when only the probable big hit B or the small hit is generated. It is possible to make it more difficult for the player to realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probabilistic state as it occurs.

  In this embodiment, only the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2, the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 have the same variation effect pattern. However, in other variation patterns, The same variation pattern may be set at the time of loss and at the time of probability variation big hit B or small hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the time of loss, a variation pattern having the same effect mode as one of a plurality of change patterns selected at the time of probability variation big hit B or small hit is selected. It is not necessary to select the variation pattern. That is, even when the variation pattern having the same effect mode as the variation pattern selected at the probability variation big hit B or small hit is not selected at the time of losing, the special PG 1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2 are changed to the probability variation big hit B or small. By using the variation pattern selected at the time of hitting, when any one of the variation patterns of the special PGs 1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2 is selected, at least the player specifies the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B. Since it becomes difficult, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the probability change big hit B occurs and the subsequent game state shifts to the probability change state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special PA3-1 (normal reach or special reach) which is a fluctuation pattern used in the case of a loss and a special PA3-2 (normal reach or special reach) which is a fluctuation pattern used in the case of a probable big hit A. Special reach) is a variation pattern prepared for carrying out a character C animation notice, a serif notice, and a quiz notice, which will be described later. That is, when the variation pattern of the special PA 3-1 is selected in the case of a loss or when the variation pattern of the special PA 3-2 is selected in the case of the probable big hit A, among the character C animation notice, the serif notice, and the quiz notice Either is implemented.

  The variation patterns of the special PA3-1 and the special PA3-2 are accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect in which re-variation is performed three times, and according to the start timing of the re-variation, the character animation effect, the serif effect, the quiz One of the productions will be developed. In particular, with regard to the serif notice and quiz notice, the player is presented with a plurality of options (for example, character type and quiz answer) according to the start timing of re-variation, and the player selects from the presented options. Depending on the contents of the options, the contents of the next options differ, and finally, a reach effect according to the selection history that is a selection result by the player is implemented.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the type (type) of probability variation big hit B or small hit (for hit type judgment)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probable big hit A, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. Are classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with normal reach, special reach and super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. Further, in the case of “out of”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach C and three re-variation pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with normal reach C and two re-variation pseudo-continuations Normal CA2-6, normal reach, special reach and supermarket Super CA2-7 a variation pattern type with super reach non Ji C, and is the type divided into super CA2-8 and a variation pattern type with all the super reach.

  Here, the reliability of each variation pattern of the present embodiment will be briefly described. The reliability is the probability that an individual variation pattern will finally become a big hit (probability displayed when it finally becomes a big hit), and the total probability that the variation pattern will appear (the relevant This is a value (ratio) divided by the sum of the probability displayed when the variation pattern is lost and the probability displayed when it is a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern can be roughly divided into a fluctuation pattern of “non-reach”, a fluctuation pattern of “reach”, and a fluctuation pattern of “super reach”. When a big hit is made, a reach or super reach always appears, and a non-reach does not make a big hit, so the reliability of the fluctuation pattern of “non-reach” is “0”. Further, the reliability A of the fluctuation pattern of “reach” is set lower than the reliability B of the fluctuation pattern of “super reach” (that is, A <B), and the reliability of the fluctuation pattern of super reach is the highest. It is high.

  The super reach is set such that the longer the variation time, the higher the reliability. That is, the reliability α of super reach A, the reliability β of super reach B, and the reliability γ of super reach C are set in the order of γ> β> α.

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

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (a) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (a) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. 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) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are the small hit determination values.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 53 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 (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/23. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/40 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed in the first start winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation is performed by starting the second winning symbol 14. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  That is, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a is executed when the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state (high probability low base state), and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high In order to prevent the player from being aware of the transition to the (probably low base state), the occurrence probability of the small hit is increased, whereas the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b is executed. When the gaming state is a probable change / short-time state (highly accurate high base state), in this case, the player cannot realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probable state (highly accurate low base state) due to the probable big hit B Since there is no need to do so, the probability of occurrence of a small hit is suppressed.

  In this embodiment, a small hit symbol is derived as a variation display result of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. However, the variation of the second special symbol display 8b The small hit symbol may not be derived as the display result.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/23) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/443 (low probability)) determined as the probability variation big hit B, 1 / 43 (at the time of high accuracy)), the small hit is generated more frequently than the probability variation big hit B.

  FIG. 7D is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is based on hold storage (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 and the game ball in the second start winning opening 14. It is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the jackpot type using the hold storage based on winning (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any one of “big hit B”. In this embodiment, 28 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as 28 in 40% as probability variation big hit A), and 12 for “probability big hit B”. Is assigned (determined as a probable big hit B at a ratio of 12/40). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of being “probable big hit B” is lower than the probability of being “probable big hit A”. The case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed after starting the winning at the mouth 13 and the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is performed after starting the winning at the second starting winning port 14 are performed. The ratio determined as “B” is the same. The first special symbol variation display is executed when the first start winning port 13 is started, and the second special symbol variation display is executed when the second start winning port 14 is started. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be made different.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the five-round probability variation big hit B as the second specific gaming state is compared with the probability variation big hit B, and one big winning per win in the big hit The case of determining the probability variation jackpot A as the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the mouth is extended will be described, but the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, the first specific gaming state having a larger number of rounds compared to the second specific gaming state may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. Also, for example, even in the case of the same big round of big rounds, the second specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened once per round and the first specific gaming state where the big winning opening is opened multiple times per round. It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probable big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to a five-round big hit gaming state, and is shifted to a probable change state and a time-short state (probability change / short time state, high-precision high base state) after the big hit gaming state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variable display is terminated 25 times (until the number of start times reaches 25). However, in the short-time state, after the big hit, the fluctuation display is finished 22 times (when the number of start times becomes 22) and the low-base state is entered, and the fluctuation display is finished only 25 times in the high probability state. It is continued until it is done (until the number of start reaches 25 times). Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, from the end of the 22nd fluctuation display to the end of the 25th fluctuation display, only the high probability state is assumed, and the high base state is not reached (high probability low). Base state).

  “Probable big hit B” means that the opening time of the big prize opening per round is controlled to five rounds of big hit gaming state, which is shorter than “probable big hit A”, and after the big hit gaming state ends, it shifts only to the promiscuous state It ’s a big hit. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variable display is terminated a predetermined number of times (25 in this embodiment). However, after the big hit ends, the shift to the low base state is not performed without shifting to the time reduction state, and only the high probability state is continued until the change display is terminated 25 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability variation big hit B ends, only the high probability state is set until the 25th fluctuation display is ended, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in the “probability big hit A”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in the “probable big hit B”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is 0.1 second. It is extremely short (open at high speed), and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened five times for 0.1 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probability big hit B” is performed. . In the case of “small hit”, the gaming state does not change after the high-speed opening of the big winning opening is completed five times, and the gaming state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

  The big hit type determination table 131a is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and a determination value (big hit type determination value) corresponding to each of “probability variation big hit A” and “probability variation big hit B” is set. . When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  In addition to these various tables, the ROM 54 determines the variation pattern type for variation pattern type determination according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. A variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit A, which is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2), or a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2) The probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table and the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A to B referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types on the basis of the variation display result is a variation pattern. When the determination is made, the variation pattern type is classified into a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. When a decision is made to change the fluctuation display result to "big hit" or "small hit", the change pattern type judgment table for reference that is referred to to determine either Depending on the determination result, based on a random number for random pattern determination (random 3), a hit variation pattern determination table or a variation display result that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. When it is determined to be “off”, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. For example, a deviation variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored, and a variation pattern is determined based on these tables and random numbers.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (change pattern designation) for designating a change pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the change display of the special symbol. Command) (corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, there is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, and a big hit type or a small hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation 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 the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variable pattern designation command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol change display (change) 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 effect symbol variation display (variation) 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 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be selected when starting winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. For example, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, "00 (H ) ”Is set, and a winning determination result 1 designation command is transmitted. Also, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is off) at the time of start winning at the first start winning opening 13, "01 ( H) "is set and a winning determination result 2 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-3 at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (super reach big hit), “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 3 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1 (non-reach deviation) at the time of start winning at the second start winning opening 14, “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The set winning determination result 4 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 (super reach is lost) at the time of starting winning at the second starting winning opening 14, “04 ( H) ”is set, and a winning determination result 5 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is Super CA3-3 at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (super reach big hit), “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. The winning determination result 6 designation command is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is special CA4-2 at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (the pseudo change is a positive hit B or a small hit), the EXT data is “06”. A winning determination result 7 designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is special CA4-2 at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (the pseudo change is a positive or negative big hit B or a small hit), the EXT data is set to “07”. A winning determination result 8 designation command in which (H) is set is transmitted. In addition, the value of the EXT data is set according to the determined variation pattern type, and a winning determination result designation command is transmitted.

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

  The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A002 (H) designates the start of a big hit game, but an effect control command (start of probability variable big hit B) designates that a big hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a big hit game is displayed. Designation command: fanfare 2 designation command). The command A003 (H) designates the start of a small hit game, but an effect control command (small) that designates display of a small hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a small hit game. Hit start designation command: fanfare 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit start designation fanfare designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a small hit.

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

  The command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probability variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probable variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 2 designation command). Command A303 (H) displays a small hitting end screen (ending screen), that is, specifies the end of the small hitting game, and also specifies an effect control command (small hitting end specifying command: Ending 3 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit end designation ending designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a small hit.

  The command A 401 (H) is an effect control command for designating a winning to the first start winning opening 13, and is transmitted according to the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13. The command A 402 (H) is an effect control command for designating a winning at the second start winning opening 14, and is transmitted according to the winning of a game ball at the second starting winning opening 14. Command A 403 (H) is an effect control command for designating a prize to a general prize opening, and is transmitted according to the winning of a game ball to the prize openings 29 a to 29 d of the normal prize winning device. The command A 404 (H) is an effect control command for designating passage of the game ball of the point gate 33, and is transmitted in response to the game ball passing through the point gate 33.

  In this embodiment, the big hit start screen specified by the command A002 (H) and the small hit start screen specified by the command A003 (H) are the same start screen, and the command A302 (H) The big hit end screen designated by the command and the small hit end screen designated by the command A303 (H) are the same screen. Specifically, the big hit / small hit start screen and the big hit / small hit end screen are display screens in the same mode as the screen (not shown) displayed in the latter half of the non-reach PA1-3, 4 described above. It is difficult to specify whether the probability change big hit B or the small hit has occurred, and suggests that the probability change big hit B may have occurred and the gaming state may have shifted to the probability change state (high probability low base state). It is supposed to be a screen.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change (high probability) state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (short time end designation command) for notifying that the short time state has ended.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states.

  The command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (probability change count designation command) that designates the remaining number of times of the probability change state (how many times the probability change state continues until the change display is finished). “XX” in the command B2XX (H) indicates the remaining number of times of the probability variation state.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state, a high base state, or whether the game is a big hit game), a start winning is generated and held. Each time the storage is performed, a winning determination process is executed, and a winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 8 is always transmitted. Then, based on the received winning determination result designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit in advance or whether it will be a super reach before the display of the change of the notice target is started. A hold notice to be described later is executed. In the present embodiment, the hold notice for the probability variation big hit B and the small hit is not executed, that is, only the hold notice for the probability change big hit A is executed. It can be avoided that the player is easily grasped by the notice.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound control board 70. To do.

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

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 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) 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. 8 and FIG. 9, the variation pattern designation command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second. An effect that can be used in common with the variation display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the special symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production components such as the display device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. 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 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start Doguchi switch 13a or the second start hole switch 14a has not been turned on, depending on the internal state, do any of the of the steps S300 to S310.

  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 the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the 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 stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming that the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4 (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). 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 S214A).

  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. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 13A, 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. FIG. 13A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 13 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2-start 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.

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13B 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. 13B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2), a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3), and a super reach flag described later are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which a variation display result when a variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (step S216A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (transmission set of the winning determination result designation command) and determines the winning determination. Following the result designation command, control (transmission set of the first pending memory number designation command) is performed (step S1) for transmitting the first pending memory quantity designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first pending memory quantity counter (step S217A).

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4) is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B), and the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). 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 S214B).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 53 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). Step S215B). In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S216B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and the second reserved memory number counter next to the winning determination result designation command. Based on this value, control is performed to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S217B).

  In the winning determination process in steps S216A and S216B, the CPU 56 determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit or a loss based on the extracted random number and determines which variation pattern is to be used. This is determined using the table.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 is ranked in the order of “first” in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). ”Or“ second ”is stored, the special symbol variation display and the production symbol (decoration symbol) variation display are performed in the order of winning, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the special symbol variation display and the production symbol (decoration symbol) variation display may be performed prior to the first start winning port 13 starting winning over the second starting winning port 14 winning. Alternatively, the start winning of the second start winning opening 14 may be performed prior to the winning of the first start winning opening 13.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 120) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 120 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 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 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 120 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 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). That is, when each command shown in FIG. 8 is received, a command reception flag corresponding to the received effect control command is set. Next, the effect control CPU 120 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 random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706), and the menu screen shown in FIG. Menu processing (step S707) for executing processing corresponding to each menu displayed on the screen is executed. Thereafter, point processing (step 708) relating to points awarded under specific conditions in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S702.

  In the menu process in step S707, a password acceptance process for accepting a password in accordance with the selection of the menu displayed in the menu display process, and a process for accepting selection of point assignment execution / non-execution in the point process. In addition, in response to selection of the menu displayed in the menu display process, a two-dimensional code including a game history is output, or a point game process in which points can be increased by betting is executed.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, a random number SR1 for determining a notice effect and a random number SR2 for determining a notice effect type are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random number SR1 for determining the notice effect is a random number for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be performed when the big hit is not a big hit, that is, for determining whether the notice effect is to be carried out even if the big hit is not big (so-called ghost). is there.

  The notice effect type determination random number SR2 is a random number used to determine the type of notice effect (characters A to D, serif notice, quiz notice).

  A counter for generating the random numbers SR1 to SR2 is formed in the RAM. And the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 15), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 15). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the production control microcomputer 100 stores the guidance display image shown in FIG. 35A, the timer meter image shown in FIG. 35B, the point gauge image shown in FIG. Has been.

  The RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided with a start number counter that counts the number of starts since the last big hit, and stores a game history table 181 shown in FIG.

  In the game history table 181 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, a game history (game history up to the end of the previous game) specified by analysis from the password input at the start of the game is stored. A data storage area for “time” and a data storage area for “current game” in which game results after the password is entered are stored as needed.

  Among these, in the data storage area at the “game start”, common data that is common to sibling models (inheritance target models) for which game data can be inherited, and unique data that is specific to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 And data are stored separately. The common data includes the password entered at the start of the game, the level and benefits that are common to other models other than the model (sibling models that can be used to transfer game data using passwords described later). It consists of data such as the points used to obtain, the number of start-ups, the number of big hits (number of big hits A) and the total number of occurrences of probability variation. The unique data includes data such as the total number of occurrences of jackpot B and special story reach that occur only in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the model, and the achievement / non-achievement of each mission. The data stored in the data storage area at the “game start” is held without being updated during the game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, common data and unique data are also stored in the data storage area of “current game”, and the level, point, start count, jackpot count ( Update of data such as total number of occurrences of big hits A) and probability variation, total number of occurrences of big hits B and special story reach in unique data, and achievement / non-achievement of each mission is started in response to password input As a result, the above-described data in the game after the password is input are aggregated.

  That is, every time the level rises, 1 is added to the level, the number of points given by the point processing described later is added to the point, and 1 is added to the total number of starts every time the variable display is performed, and the big hit A 1 is added to the total number of big hits every time the occurrence of a big hit, and 1 is added to the total number of probable changes every time the probability variation state occurs after the occurrence of the big hit A or big hit B, and every time the big hit B is generated, 1 is added, and every time a special story reach occurs, 1 is added to the total number of special story reach times, and every time a mission is achieved, the data of the corresponding mission number is updated from non-achieved to achieved. The level is updated (up) when, for example, the point reaches a predetermined value or a predetermined level-up condition is achieved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game history table stores the data storage area at the time of “game start” in which the game history up to the previous game specified by the analysis of the password is stored, and the game result of the game. By providing a separate data storage area for the “current game” that will be aggregated, at the end of the game, the data storage area for the “current game” will be referred to as described later to determine whether the game will win or lose. In order to be able to do so, a disappointing point, which will be described later, is given to the player based on the determination.

  The data stored in the data storage area at the time of “game start” and the data stored in the data storage area of “current game” are aggregated when the two-dimensional code is output, and the two-dimensional code is output. The game history data at the end of the game is specified, and the two-dimensional code including the game history data at the end of the specified game and the password input at the start of the game is output.

  Further, the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect mode type determination table shown in FIG. 16, an additional point number table shown in FIG. 18, a special PA 3-1 as a variation pattern shown in FIG. The notice effect determination tables A to D used when determining the type of the notice effect when the change pattern other than PA 3-2 is determined, and the special PA 3-1 as the change pattern shown in FIG. 20 are determined. The notice effect determination table F that is used when determining the type of the notice effect when the event is being performed, and the notice effect that is used when determining the type of the notice effect when the special PA 3-2 is determined as the variation pattern A determination table G and the like are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the effect mode type determination table is given when the game ball passes through the point gate 33 from the start of the timer count of the meter timer to be described later until the meter timer expires. In association with the number of consecutive points given, which is the total number of points, the effect mode types with different background images displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 are stored.

  For example, in a range of less than 25 points as the number of consecutive points given, a normal mode for displaying an image showing the daytime on the display screen is stored as an effect mode type, and the number of consecutive points given is 25 points or more and 100. In the range below points, the first mode in which an image showing dusk is displayed on the display screen is stored in association with the production mode type, and the range of 100 points or more and less than 250 points as the number of consecutive points given. The second mode in which an image indicating night is displayed on the display screen is stored in association with the production mode type, and an image indicating moon and night on the display screen is included in the range where the number of consecutive points given is 250 points or more. Is stored in association with the third mode.

  In the additional point number table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, after the timer for the meter is started, the meter timer is counted up until the background maintenance timer to be described later is counted up. In correspondence with the continuous number range that is the total number of game balls that have passed through the point gate 33 and each start winning opening in between, there is a case where the hold notice is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and The number of additional points given according to the start winning prize is stored for each of the cases where they are not displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, in addition to the continuous number range, the number of additional points given when there is a start prize for the hold notice target in association with the “hold notice target prize” Is also remembered.

  Specifically, as the number of additional points in a state in which the hold notice is not displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (the hold storage subject to the hold notice is not stored in the special figure hold storage unit 195 described later) Is 0 points in the range of 10 or less continuous, 0 points in the range of 11 to 30 continuous, 1 point in the range of 31 to 50 continuous, 51 or more continuous 3 points are stored in the range of 75 or less, 5 points are stored in the range of 76 or more in succession, and 20 points are stored in the pending advance notice winning. As for the additional points in the state in which the hold notice is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (holding memory subject to hold notice is stored in a special figure hold storage unit 195 described later), the number of consecutive points is ten. 1 point for the following range, 2 points for the range of 11 to 30 or less, 3 points for the range of 31 to 50 or less, and 51 to 75 or less for the continuous number 10 points are stored in a range where 5 points and the continuous number is 76 or more.

In the notice effect determination tables A to D, as shown in FIG. 19, the determination value compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is a random value range of 1 to 60 for the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type. The animation of the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the animation of the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9 so that the number of determination values shown in FIGS. The display of the effect display device 9 corresponds to each of the notification effect B and the notification effect C in which the animation of the character C is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the notification effect D in which the animation of the character D is displayed on the effect display device 9. The case where the result finally becomes a big hit, the case where the reach is off, and the case where the super reach is off are set individually.

  The notice effect determination table A is used to determine the notice effect when the effect mode type is the normal mode, and the notice effect determination table B is used to determine the notice effect when the effect mode type is the first mode. The notice effect determination table C is used for determining the notice effect when the effect mode type is the second mode, and the notice effect determination table D is used for determining the notice effect when the effect mode type is the third mode. Used for decision.

In the notice effect determination table A used when the effect mode type of this embodiment is the normal mode, when the display result of the variable display is finally out of reach, it is compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type. The determination values are A _1-1 for the notice effect A in which the animation of the character A is displayed on the effect display device 9, and B _1-1 for the notice effect B in which the animation of the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9. C _1-1 pieces of animations of the character C are assigned to the notice effect C displayed on the effect display device 9, respectively. If variable display of the display result is finally super reach out, the determination value to be compared with the informational display type determination random number SR2, _1-2 pieces A to announcement attraction A, _1-2 pieces B in the announcement attraction B , C _1-2 pieces are assigned to the notice effect C, respectively. When the display result of the variable display finally becomes a big hit, the judgment values compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type are A _{1-3 for the} notice effect A, B _{1-3 for the} notice effect B, and the notice C _1-3 are assigned to effect C, respectively, and notice effect A in which the animation of character A is displayed on effect display device 9 is executed as notice effect A in the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode. It is designed to be executed at the highest rate compared to the rate that is performed. In the notice effect determination table A, the animation of the character D is displayed in the notice effect D displayed on the effect display device 9 regardless of whether the reach is finally lost, the super reach is lost, or the game is a big hit. Is not assigned a judgment value.

In the notice effect determination table B used when the effect mode type is the first mode, when the display result of the variable display is finally out of reach, the determination value compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is , A _2-1 is assigned to the notice effect A, B _2-1 is assigned to the notice effect B, and C _2-1 is assigned to the notice effect C. If variable display of the display result is finally super reach out, the determination value to be compared with the informational display type determination random number SR2, _2-2 pieces A to announcement attraction A, _2-2 pieces B in the announcement attraction B _2-2 are assigned to the notice effect C. If variable display of the display result is finally jackpot, the determination value to be compared with the informational display type determination random number SR2, _2-3 pieces A to announcement attraction A, _2-3 pieces B to announcement attraction B, notice C _2-3 are assigned to the effect C, respectively, and the notice effect B in which the animation of the character B is displayed on the effect display device 9 is executed in the normal mode, the second mode, and the third mode. It is designed to run at the highest rate compared to In the notice effect determination table B, the animation of the character D is displayed on the notice effect D displayed on the effect display device 9 regardless of whether the reach is finally lost, the super reach is lost, or the game is a big hit. Is not assigned a judgment value.

In the notice effect determination table C used when the effect mode type is the second mode, when the display result of the variable display is finally out of reach, the determination value compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is , _3-1 pieces _a to announcement attraction a, _3-1 pieces _B to announcement attraction B, _3-1 pieces _C to announcement attraction C, are assigned respectively. When the display result of the variable display is finally out of super reach, the determination values compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type are A _{3-2 for the} notice effect A and B _{3-2 for the} notice effect B. , C _3-2 pieces are assigned to the notice effect C, respectively. When the display result of the variable display finally becomes a big hit, the determination values compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type are A _{3-3 for the} notice effect A, B _{3-3 for the} notice effect B, and the notice C- ₃ are assigned to the effect C, respectively, and the notice effect C in which the animation of the character C is displayed on the effect display device 9 is executed in the normal mode, the first mode, and the third mode. It is designed to run at the highest rate compared to In the notice effect determination table C, the animation of the character D is displayed on the notice effect D displayed on the effect display device 9 in any case where the reach is finally lost, the super reach is lost, or the game is a big hit. Is not assigned a judgment value.

In the notice effect determination table D used when the effect mode type is the third mode, when the display result of the variable display is finally out of reach, the determination value compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is , _4-1 pieces _a to announcement attraction a, _4-1 pieces _B to announcement attraction B, _4-1 pieces _C to announcement attraction C, 1 or the informational display D animation of the character D is displayed in the effect display device 9 , Each assigned. When the display result of the variable display is finally out of super reach, the judgment values compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type are A _{4-2 for the} notice effect A and B _{4-2 for the} notice effect B. _4-2 are assigned to the notice effect C and two are assigned to the notice effect D, respectively. If variable display of the display result is finally jackpot, the determination value to be compared with the informational display type determination random number SR2, _4-3 pieces A to announcement attraction A, _4-3 pieces B to announcement attraction B, notice C _4-3 are assigned to the effect C and 10 are assigned to the notice effect D. The notice effect D in which the animation of the character D is displayed on the effect display device 9 is the normal mode, the first mode, and the second mode. As compared with the rate at which the notice effect D is executed, the highest rate is executed.

  As described above, in the normal mode, the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode, the notice effects A to D are finally obtained for the respective states of “reach out”, “super reach out”, and “big hit”. Since the judgment value is assigned to each of them, the reliability that finally becomes a big hit when each notice effect appears in any mode is highest in the notice effect D (character D), Next, the degree of reliability that the notice effect C finally becomes a big hit is high, and the degree of reliability that the notice effect A finally becomes a big hit is the lowest (reliability: notice effect D (character D)> notice effect C. (Character C)> Notification effect B (Character B)> Notification effect A (Character A)). Therefore, by giving points, the mode changes from normal mode → first mode → second mode → third mode, so that a highly reliable notice effect is implemented. The game can be given to players.

  The reliability of the effect is the probability that a big hit A or big hit B will be obtained when the relevant effect is determined and implemented, and this probability is related to the effect when the variable display result is a big hit A or big hit B. Is the probability of determining that the effect is determined (KT; the probability that the effect is determined when the variation display result is the big hit A or the big hit B (the hit appearance probability KA). ) And the probability that the effect is determined when the variation display result does not become big hit A or big hit B (appearance probability KB at the time of loss) (KT = KA + KB)) (KA / KT).

  The notice effect determination table F is a table that is used when a special PA 3-1 (eventually a display result of losing) with a pseudo-continuous effect is determined as a variation pattern. In F, the determination value to be compared with the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type is the number of determination values shown in FIG. 20A among the random value ranges of the random number SR2 for the effect type determination. In addition, a first notice for which a background screen on which various lines and selection screens are displayed is a territory image of the character A, a quiz notice A for which a quiz relating to the character A is given, and various lines and selection screens are displayed. The second dialog notice that the background screen is the territory image of the character B, the quiz notice B that asks the quiz related to the character B, and the animation of the character D are the effect display device 9 It is set corresponding to each of the announcement attraction D that appears.

  Specifically, when the level is 0, 35 judgment value numbers are assigned to the second serif notice and 25 judgment value numbers are assigned to the quiz notice B. When the level is 20 to 39, 35 judgment values are assigned to the second dialogue notice, 20 are given to the quiz notice B, and 5 are given to the notice effect D (character D animation). When the number of judgment values is assigned to 30 for the second serif notice and 30 for the notice effect D and the level is 40 to 60, 5 for the first serif notice, 5 for the second serif notice, When 50 judgment value numbers are assigned to the notice effect D and the levels are 61 to 80, 30 decision value numbers are assigned to the first speech notice, and 30 decision value numbers are assigned to the notice effect D, and the level is 81. If it is ~ 99, the first line 35 for quiz notice A, 5 for the notice effect D, and 5 for the notice effect D. If the level is 100, 35 for the first line notice and 25 for the quiz notice A A number of values is assigned.

  Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the special PA 3-1 accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects is determined, the closer the level is to 100, the easier it is to determine the first serif notice or the quiz notice A, that is, to appear, the level The closer to 0, the easier it is to determine the second serif notice and the quiz notice B, that is, the more easily appear.

The notice effect determination table G is a table that is used when a special PA 3-2 (which ultimately results in a winning display) with a pseudo-continuous effect is determined as a variation pattern. In the determination table G, as in the notice effect determination table F, the determination value compared with the notice effect type determination random number SR2 is a random value range of the notice effect type determination random number SR2 from 1 to 60 in FIG. The number of determination values shown in (b) is set for each level range corresponding to each of the first serif notice, quiz notice A, second serif notice, quiz notice B, and notice effect D.

  Specifically, when the level is 0, 10 determination values are assigned to the second serif notice, 49 to the quiz notice B, and 1 to the notice effect D (character D animation). In the case of 1 to 19, the number of judgment values of 10 is assigned to the second serif notice, 35 to the quiz notice B, and 15 to the notice effect D, and when the level is 20 to 39, When the number of judgment values of 15 is assigned to the two-line preview, 20 to the quiz notice B, and 25 to the notice effect D, and the level is 40 to 60, 20 to the first line notice, the second line When 20 judgment values are assigned to the advance notice and 20 judgment values are assigned to the advance notice D and the level is 61 to 80, 15 is given to the first serif notice, 20 is given to the quiz notice A, and 25 is given to the notice effect D. Number of judgment values is assigned and the level is 81 to If it is 9, 10 judgment values are assigned to the first serif notice, 35 are given to the quiz notice A, and 15 judgment values are assigned to the notice effect D. If the level is 100, the first serif notice is given. Ten judgment values are assigned to the quiz notice A and 49 to the notice effect D.

  Therefore, even when the fluctuation pattern of the special PA 3-2 that is the final display result is determined, the closer the level is to 100, the easier the quiz notice A is determined, that is, the easier the appearance is. The closer to 0, the easier the quiz notice B is determined, that is, the easier it is to appear, and the closer the level is to 100 or 0, the less likely the notice effect D is determined, that is, the less likely it is to appear.

  In addition, in the notice effect determination table F used in the case of the special PA 3-1 that will be the final display result, it is the same as the quiz notice or the first or first of the quiz notice in any level range. Used when the number of judgment values assigned to the two-line notice is large and the first or second line notice is likely to appear, but the variation pattern of the special PA 3-2 that will ultimately be the display result is determined. In the notice effect determination table G to be executed, on the contrary, in any level range, the number of assigned decision values for the quiz notices A and B is larger than the assigned number of decision values for the first or second serif notice. The quiz notices A and B are more likely to appear. Therefore, when the quiz notices A and B appear, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that they will eventually win.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, the first reserved memory number display update process and the second reserved memory number display performed in the command analysis process (step S704) in the effect control main process. The update process will be described below. Since the contents of the process are the same for the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory as shown in FIG. Further, the first reserved memory number display update process and the second reserved memory number display update process may be performed in the effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 includes a first hold display buffer for displaying the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d shown in FIG. A second hold display buffer is provided. As shown in FIG. 22, in the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer, the order of the first (second) hold storage numbers (the left corresponding to the display corresponds to the upper position, the right toward the display Storage area corresponding to the subordinate) is secured, whether or not there is a win, whether or not the super reach that is subject to the hold notice will be implemented, and whether or not the super reach will be a big hit Can be stored.

  In the first (second) reserved memory number display update process, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the reserved memory specifying information storage area and determines whether or not the first (second) reserved memory number has changed ( Step S900). If the first (second) reserved memory number has not changed (No in step S900), the first (second) reserved memory number display update process ends, and the first (second) reserved memory number changes. If not (Yes in step S900), it is determined whether or not the first (second) reserved memory number indicated by the received first (second) reserved memory number designation command is an increase (step S901). .

  In step S901, when the number of reserved memories is increased, the winning determination result 2 indicating the loss of super reach 2 (5) The winning determination result 2 (5) flag by receiving the designated command, or the winning determination result indicating per super reach 3 (6) Result of winning determination by reception of designated command 3 (6) Whether or not the flag is set, that is, the newly added number of reserved memories is a super reach in the production symbol variation corresponding to the corresponding reserved memory It is determined whether or not this occurs (step S903).

  If the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is not set (No in step S903), the process proceeds to step S909 to indicate the lowest (no winning) in the first (second) hold display buffer. After the winning data “1” indicating that the winning is stored as the data of the highest ranking among the rankings where “0” is stored, the process proceeds to step S910.

  When the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is set (Yes in step S903), the winning determination result 3 (6) indicating winning per super reach is determined. It is determined whether or not the 3 (6) flag is set, that is, whether or not the winning is achieved by the super reach (step S906). If the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is set, the process proceeds to step S907, and the lowest order ("0" indicating no winning is stored) in the first (second) hold display buffer. In addition to storing the target object data “3” indicating that the target is the target of the notification as the data of the highest ranking of the target and the target super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910.

  On the other hand, if the winning determination result 3 (6) flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S908, and the lowest order of the first (second) hold display buffer ("0" indicating no winning is stored) In addition to storing the notice target deviation data “2” indicating that the data is the subject of the notice as the data of the highest rank of () and that the subject is super-reach, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, all set winning determination result flags are cleared. Based on the first (second) hold display buffer, the display of the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) is updated.

  Specifically, with respect to the hold display corresponding to the order in which “1” indicating that there is a winning in the first (second) hold display buffer, the notice-out object data “2”, and the notice object data “3” are stored. FIG. 22 shows that “●” indicating that there is a hold is displayed while “●” indicating that there is no hold is not displayed for the order in which “0” indicating no winning is stored. Thus, it is displayed in the same manner as the display mode of the first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a (second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b).

  In this embodiment, the display of the order in which the notice-out object data “2” and the notice-per-object data “3” are stored in the first (second) hold display buffer is displayed as “★” or the color is changed. By changing the game, it is different from the display of other winning data “1” and the super reach, which is a specific effect for the player, is executed in the effect symbol variation corresponding to the reserved memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these reservation notices may not be implemented.

  In addition, in FIG. 22, as an example of the display mode of the first (second) hold storage display unit 18c (18d) in the hold notice, it corresponds to the first hold display buffer storing the notice target data “3”. A first display mode (for example, “★”) is displayed on the first on-hold storage display unit 18c, and the second on-hold storage display unit 18d corresponding to the second on-hold display buffer in which the notice-off target data “2” is stored is displayed on the second on-hold storage display unit 18d. Although an example of displaying two display modes (for example, “◇”) is shown, for example, when the per-notification target data “3” is stored in the first (second) hold display buffer, the notification target off-data “ The first display mode may be selected and displayed over the second display mode at a higher rate than when 2 ”is stored. In this case, the player is displayed in the first display mode. Will come to expect.

  Further, for example, when the per-notice target data “3” is stored in the first (second) hold display buffer, the first display mode or the second display mode is selected and displayed. When “2” is stored, only the second display mode may be displayed. In this case, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit when displayed in the first display mode, and a big hit when displayed in the second display mode. Even when displayed in a manner, it can be expected to be a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the target for the big hit is limited to the super reach jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When notification is given by the determination result designation command and a big hit other than the super reach is made, the per-notice target data “3” may be stored as the target of the pending notice as in the case of super reach.

  If the first (second) reserved memory number is not increased (No in step S901), that is, if the first (second) reserved memory number is decreased, the process proceeds to step S912, and the first (second) The data in the uppermost (first) storage area in the hold display buffer is cleared, and the contents of each storage area are shifted to the next higher rank and updated. That is, the data of rank 1 is deleted from the first (second) hold display buffer, and the data stored in the save areas corresponding to ranks 2, 3, and 4 are saved corresponding to ranks 1, 2, and 3. After storing “0” indicating no winning in the area 4 in the rank, the process advances to step S911 to update the hold display.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the target of the pending notice is only when the winning determination result 2, 3 (5, 6) flag is set, that is, only when the super reach or the super reach is off, and the normal reach is reached. Big hits or small wins are not subject to pending notice. In other words, in the case of a probable big hit B or a small hit, the holding notice is not executed, so that it is easy for the player to predict that the probable state may be controlled by the execution of the holding notice that becomes the probable big hit B. Thus, it can be avoided that the player's sense of expectation is attenuated by the hold notice.

  Also, the hold notice in this embodiment is a notice of super-reach or super-reach deviation by changing the display mode of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a (second special symbol hold memory display 18b). However, the hold notice mode is not limited to the change of the hold display mode in this way. For example, in the change display until the change display based on the right to be a probable big hit A is performed, By executing continuous continuous notice, etc., it may be noticed that it will be per super reach or will be out of super reach, or the notice effect may be executed with a staging device separate from the hold display. Also good.

  In addition, the hold notice in the present embodiment is not performed only when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 in the normal state or the probable change state, for example, in the big hit gaming state The game may also be carried out when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14.

  FIG. 23 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 120 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the change display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized, but the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. The control related to the variable display and the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern designation 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 (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  Process during winning game (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800).

  In the present embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in Steps S804 to 806, by performing the same effect processing as when the probability varying big hit B occurs, the occurrence is shifted to the probability changing state. The player cannot determine whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state has occurred.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an 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 120 first reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step S821). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 120, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd symbols as stop symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 to 8 designation command corresponding to the probable big hit B or small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, preset symbols as chance chances) “135”, “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to an outage, a combination of production symbols (out-of-order symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there are cases where the same stop symbol is used in the case of the small hit and the case of the loss.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Therefore, the same stop symbol may be determined in the probability variation big hit B and the small hit.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect selection process shown in FIG. 25 to determine whether or not to implement the notice effect with respect to the symbol variation, and what type and pattern of the notice effect. (S823).

  Specifically, in the notice effect selection process according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines that the variation pattern designation command read in step S821 is a winning variation pattern designation command. Or not, that is, whether or not it is finally a hit (step S830), and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern designation command of the special PA 3-1 (step S830 +). .

  If the winning pattern is a special PA3-1 variation pattern designation command, the process advances to step S833 to set a notice effect execution flag, while a special PA3-1 variation pattern designation command is used. If it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S831, and the announcement effect determination random number SR1 is extracted.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the extracted announcement effect determination random number SR1 is an even number. If the value is an even number, the process proceeds to step S833 to set the announcement effect execution flag, but if it is an odd number. In this case, the notice effect selection process is terminated.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the final hit is true, the notice effect execution flag is set, and any of the notice effects is implemented, and finally it is a deviation. In FIG. 5, the notice effect is implemented with a probability of 50% except for the fluctuation pattern of the special PA 3-1. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the final hit is reached, the random number SR1 for determining the announcement effect is extracted and the execution / non-execution of the announcement effect is selected by lottery. In some cases, the notice effect may not be performed, or the probability of performing the notice effect in the lottery in the case of a loss may be higher than 50% or lower than 50%.

  After setting the notice effect execution flag, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the notice effect type determination random number SR2 (step S834), and compares the extracted notice effect type determination random number SR2 with the notice effect type determination random number SR2. Is selected from the announcement effect determination tables A to G, and the type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value of the announcement effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in the selected announcement effect determination tables A to G is executed. It is determined as a type of the notice effect (notice effects AD, first serif notice, second serif notice, quiz notice A, quiz notice B).

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern designation command of the special PA 3-2 that finally becomes a win display result (step S835). If it is the change pattern designation command of the special PA 3-2, the process proceeds to step S842 to select the notice effect determination table G, and the determination value at that time in the notice effect determination table G is the step S834. The type corresponding to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the announcement effect type extracted in step S2 is determined as the type of the announcement effect to be implemented, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the variation pattern designation command is not the variation pattern designation command of the special PA 3-2, it is further determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern designation command of the special PA 3-1 (step S836). If the change pattern designation command is special PA 3-1, the process proceeds to step S 843 to select the notice effect determination table F. In the notice effect determination table F, the determination value at that time is The type corresponding to the value of the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type extracted in step S834 is determined as the type of the notice effect that implements, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the variation pattern designation command is not the variation pattern designation command of the special PA 3-1, the process proceeds to step S837 and is displayed on the current effect display device 9 in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. It is determined whether or not a third mode flag indicating that the effect mode type of the effect is the third mode is set. If the third mode flag is set, the process proceeds to step S844 to select the notice effect determination table D, and the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table D. Is determined as the type of the notice effect for implementing the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the third mode flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S838, and the effect mode type of the effect currently displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. It is determined whether or not a second mode flag indicating the second mode is set. If the second mode flag is set, the process advances to step S847 to select the notice effect determination table C, and the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table C is selected. The type corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the value is determined as the type of the notice effect to be executed, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the second mode flag is not set in step S838, the process proceeds to step S839, and the effect mode of the effect currently displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. It is determined whether or not a first mode flag indicating that the type is the first mode is set. If the first mode flag is set, the process proceeds to step S848 to select the notice effect determination table B, and the notice effect type determination random number SR2 extracted in step S834 in the notice effect determination table B. Is determined as the type of the notice effect for implementing the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  If the first mode flag is not set in step S839, that is, if it is the normal mode, the process proceeds to step S840 to select the notice effect determination table A and step in the notice effect determination table A. The value of random number SR2 for determining the notice effect type extracted in S834 is determined as the kind of notice effect that implements the type corresponding to the corresponding determination value, and the process proceeds to step S841.

  In step S841, the effect control CPU 120 stores a notice effect type flag corresponding to the decided notice types (notice effects AD, first serif notice, second serif notice, quiz notice A, quiz notice B).

  Returning to FIG. 24, after the notice selection process in step S823, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a notice effect, specifically, whether or not a notice execution determination flag is set (step S824). .

  Then, when the notice execution decision flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 stores the notice type (the notice effects AD, the first serif notice, the second serif notice, the quiz notice A, and the quiz notice). B) After specifying the notice effect start waiting time based on the notice effect control pattern (notice process table) corresponding to B), and setting the specified wait time in the notice effect start waiting timer (step S825 +), the process goes to step S825. move on.

  On the other hand, if the advance notice determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S825 without going through step S825 +, and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826).

Then, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as production parts and operation units (push button 516, operation lever 600, etc.) is executed (step S827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 70 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 27R and 27L.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner, but the production control CPU 120 performs the variation pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (step S828). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S828 +). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S829).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C). In addition, when it is determined to perform the notice effect or the notice effect is being executed (Yes in step S1841), the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect of the determined type. A notice effect process is executed (step S1842). Whether or not it is decided to perform a notice effect is determined by whether or not a notice execution decision flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice execution determination flag nor the notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1843 without performing the notice effect process in step S842.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S1844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S1845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (step S1846).

If the variation control timer has timed out (step S1847), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol in the middle left and right (30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, in the effect display device 9, effect pattern variation control is realized. The VDP 109 outputs to the effect display device 9 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. As such, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the design confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between boards 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 process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. . Effect design variation control (including control for displaying character images and backgrounds related to effect design variation) ends when the variation period has elapsed (corresponding to the time when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out). To do.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S862, control is performed to derive and display a stop symbol in accordance with data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S863).

  The number of start-ups is based on the type of the notice effect that is stored, the history of acceptance in the serif notice or the answer history in the quiz notice, the type of the story reach that has been determined, and the final display result in step S863. After specifying the amount of change and the number of points corresponding to the counter start count and level (points only), and updating the number of points and level in the game history table with the specified amount of change and points (step S864), step The process proceeds to S866.

  Then, in step S866, if it exists, whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit after deleting the stored notice effect type flag, the reception history in the serif notice or the answer history in the quiz notice, etc. It is confirmed whether or not (step S867). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit can be confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit based on the stop symbol data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) (step S868).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). Step S870).

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the change (change display) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command is received (see steps S861 and S863). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern designation command times out, control may be performed so as to end the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command. In that case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variable display.

  In this embodiment, by inputting a password or outputting a barcode, the player can change the game parameters such as the level parameter and the number of jackpots that are changed by playing the game to other pachinko machines of the same model. It can be handed over to gaming machines 1 and siblings of pachinko machines.

  Specifically, by selecting password input from the menu screen shown in FIG. 33 (b) and inputting the password issued by the management server 1000, the level changed by the game, the total number of starts, and the total number of jackpots It is possible not only to use the same model but also sibling models (models to be inherited) to take over the game history such as.

  As will be described later, the password includes model information that can identify the model, common data common to the same model such as the level and number of jackpots, and siblings, the number of jackpot times, the number of reach occurrences unique to the model, the mission, etc. Binary data including unique data unique to each model is converted into a symbol string of a predetermined length (16 characters in this embodiment) associated with the binary data in a predetermined array.

  The menu screen shown in FIG. 33B is displayed on the effect display device 9 by executing the menu process shown in FIG. 28 in step S707 of the effect control main process (see FIG. 14).

  In this menu process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the reserved memory number is 0 based on the data stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number storage area (step S731). If the number of pending storages is 0, the process proceeds to step S732 to determine whether or not the fluctuation display is in progress, and whether or not the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process. Judgment by

  If “No” in step S731 or “Yes” in step S732, that is, if the number of reserved memories is not 0, or if the number of reserved memories is 0, the display is fluctuating and the process proceeds to step S737. It is determined whether or not the operation process is being performed. If the menu operation process is not being performed, the process ends. On the other hand, if the menu operation process is being performed, that is, whether or not the number of pending storages is 0 during the menu operation process. Alternatively, when the variable display is in progress, the menu operation process being executed is terminated (step S738), and the process is terminated.

In other words, if there is a reserved memory number, or if there is a variable display during the absence of the reserved memory number, that is, if there is a possibility that an effect display or the like is executed in the effect display device 9, Since the menu screen of FIG. 33 (b) is not displayed after the menu processing is finished, it is avoided that the display of these menu screens or the display by the menu selection in the menu screen causes troubles in presentation display. In addition, when the menu operation process is being executed, a game is executed and there is a reserved memory number, or if the variable memory is displayed even if there is no reserved memory number, the game is being executed. When the menu operation process is completed, there is no problem in the effect display or the like.

  If No in step S732, that is, if the number of stored storage is 0 and the variable display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S733, where it is determined whether the menu operation process is already being performed, and the menu operation process is performed. If the menu operation process is being performed, the process proceeds to step S736 and the menu operation process being performed is continued. On the other hand, if the menu operation process is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S734. It is determined whether or not a long press operation in which the push button 516 is pressed continuously over a period of time is performed. The determination of the presence or absence of the long press operation is performed by setting a 1-second determination timer that is reset by releasing the push button 516 at the start of the operation of the push button 516, for example. What is necessary is just to judge by whether it did.

  In the demonstration screen of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33A, a message “A menu screen is displayed when a button is pressed and held” is displayed at the bottom of the display screen. The player is informed (guided) that the menu screen can be displayed by long-pressing.

  If the player presses the push button 516 for a long time to display the menu screen, it is determined in step S734 that there is a long press operation, and the process proceeds to step S735, where the menu screen of FIG. After being displayed on the display device 9, a menu operation process (step S736) for accepting selection of a menu item by operating the operation lever 600 or push button 516 on the menu screen is performed, while the push button 516 is determined in step S734. If there is no long press operation, the process ends.

  On the menu screen, as shown in FIG. 33B, menu items of “password input”, “two-dimensional code output”, “end”, “point game”, and “point grant setting” are displayed. In step S739, it is determined whether or not “point grant setting” has been selected by tilting the operation lever 600 and operating the push button 516 on the menu screen. When “point grant setting” is selected, the process proceeds to step S740, and the option (“YES” and “YES” is set to determine whether or not to set the effect mode on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and not to give a point. NO ”) is displayed (step S740), and it is determined whether or not“ YES ”is selected from the options (step S740a).

This point grant stop / mode fixed flag is set by selecting “point grant setting” on the menu screen as described above, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a non-operating state or game state is adapted to be automatically cleared by the effect control microcomputer 100 in response to migrate to the jackpot gaming state.

If "YES" is selected from the alternatives (step S740a; Yes), that is, if the player decides to grant the point a "to" point giving a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 When the stop / mode fixed flag is set (step S741) and the process is terminated, and “NO” is selected from the options (step S740a; No), that is, the player decides not to give points. If, if state point giving stop mode fixing flag in a predetermined region within the presentation control microcomputer 100 RAM is set, the processing ends by clearing the point giving stop mode fixing flag To do.

  In addition, when “point grant setting” is not selected in step S 739, other than “password input”, “two-dimensional code output”, “end”, and “point game” displayed on the menu screen, the menu operation is performed. A process corresponding to the selected item is executed (step S742a), and the process ends.

  In particular, when the password menu is selected by operating the operation lever 600 and the push button 516 in step S736, the password input screen shown in FIG. 33C is displayed.

  Specifically, on the menu screen, the operation lever 600 is tilted to the left to move to the left menu item, and the operation lever 600 is tilted to the right to move to the right menu item. The lever 600 is tilted upward to move to the upper menu item, and the operation lever 600 is tilted downward to move to the lower menu item. Then, the menu item that is highlighted is selected by operating the push button 516. Further, when the push button 516 is operated in a state where “End” is highlighted as a menu item, or when the push button 516 is pressed for a certain period of time or longer, “YES” and “NO” can be selected. A confirmation screen is displayed (not shown). By operating the operation lever 600 and the push button 516 on the completion confirmation screen and selecting “YES” from “YES” and “NO”, the screen is shifted to the basic screen (menu screen). Return to the previous normal screen).

  When the “password input” menu is selected on the menu screen shown in FIG. 33B, password acceptance processing is performed.

  In the password input screen displayed in the password acceptance process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), characters are moved by operating the operation lever 600, and the trigger switch 512a is operated to move forward. The displayed character is selected.

  Further, on the password input screen of this embodiment, every time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the trigger switch 512a in a state where “return one character” is displayed in the foreground, the previous character can be selected again. When a 16-character password is selected, the password is determined by moving to the determination column and operating the push button 516 in a state where characters other than “return one character” are displayed in front.

  Then, whether or not the entered password is a legitimate password is authenticated. If the entered password is authorized, a password entry OK screen (not shown) is displayed and the password is analyzed. Thus, each data of the game history is specified and stored as corresponding data in the storage area of “Game Disclosure” in the game history table, and the aggregation of the game history to “Current Game” is started. Note that the password entry OK screen is switched to the menu screen when the push button 516 is operated or a time determined for each screen elapses.

  On the other hand, if the password is not authenticated as a regular password, a password entry NG screen (not shown) is displayed. The password input NG screen also switches to the menu screen when the push button 516 is operated or a time determined for each screen elapses.

  Here, the password analysis procedure will be briefly described. In a ROM (not shown) mounted on the production control microcomputer 100, symbols (alphanumeric characters: 10 types, Roman letters (uppercase letters) constituting the password are included. : 26 types, Roman characters (lower case): 26 types in total, 62 types) are stored, and a password analysis table in which numerical values from 0 to 61 are determined is accepted at Step Sp1 on the password acceptance screen. The password is first replaced with a corresponding numerical value (decimal number) with reference to the password analysis table.

  Next, the replaced numerical value (decimal number) is further converted into a binary number of 6 digits (6 bits).

  Then, 60-bit data excluding the first bit corresponding to the terminal ID is extracted as common data from the binary numeric string corresponding to the upper 10 symbols.

  This common data includes model information that can identify the model that output the password, and game data that can be used in common regardless of the model. Level, number of points, total number of starts, total number of big hits ( (This corresponds to the number of jackpots A in the present embodiment), various data such as the total number of changes in accuracy, additional production information, etc. (see FIG. 17), and the input password is obtained from the model information included in the extracted common data. Are passwords output from the same model, or passwords output from different models (sibling models).

  In the case of passwords output from the same model, 36-bit data is extracted as unique data from a binary numeric string corresponding to the lower 6 symbols, as in the case of common data.

  These unique data include game data that can be used only in the model, such as the number of big hits B, the number of occurrences of a specific reach (for example, special story reach), and various data such as missions (FIG. 17). reference).

  Then, from the extracted common data, the level, the number of points, the total number of starts, the total number of big hits, the total number of probabilities, the additional effect information, etc. are specified, and each corresponding to the common data in the game history table shown in FIG. In addition to storing in the corresponding data, the number of big hits B, the number of occurrences of specific reach, the mission, etc. are specified from the extracted specific data, and each corresponding data corresponding to the specific data in the game history table shown in FIG. 17 is updated. After that, the start number counter is reset and the process is terminated.

  That is, when the passwords are output from the same model, it is possible to take over not only the shared data but also the unique data, so that the unique data is also extracted and reflected in the unique data of the game history table.

  If it is determined that the passwords are not output from the same model, the model specified from the model information is stored in advance in a ROM (not shown) mounted on the production control microcomputer 100. For example, siblings that have substantially the same game board 6 and the like and differ only in the probability or gameability, or whether it is a gaming machine application, and is not a model to be inherited In this case, the input password is invalidated and the process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to take over the game history of a sibling model (an inheritance target model) which is a different model.

  Next, the case where the “two-dimensional code output” menu is selected on the menu screen shown in FIG. 33B will be described. In the menu operation process of the present embodiment, when the menu selected by the player is a “two-dimensional code output” menu as shown in FIG. 34A, the game history output process is executed. The

  At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the game history table shown in FIG. 17, and based on the total start count, the total jackpot count, and the total probability change count stored in the storage area of “current game”. It is determined whether or not the game history of wins. When it is determined that the game history is a win, the corresponding data stored in the storage area of “at the start of the game” is stored in the storage area of “current game” in the game history table. In addition, the game history at the end of the game is specified, and the game history at the end of the specified game (point at the end of the game, level, start count, jackpot count, probability change count, jackpot B count, mission, etc. Data) and a two-dimensional code stored in the game history table and including a password entered at the start of the game are displayed and output as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game history is lost, a predetermined number of unfortunate points (for example, 50 points) are added to the “current game” points stored in the game history table, and then the game history table The game history at the end of the game is identified by adding each data accumulated in the storage area of “Current game” to the corresponding data stored in the storage area of “At the start of game”. Game history at the end of the game (data of points at the end of the game (including unfortunate points), level, start count, jackpot count, probability change count, jackpot B count, mission data, etc.) and game history table As shown in FIG. 34 (c), a two-dimensional code including a password entered at the start of the game is added to the points given in the game. As well as display output.

  In addition, a regrettable point may be that a fixed point is always added to a point given in the game when it is determined that the game history is lost, or a total big hit with respect to the total number of times of start in this game You may make it add more points to the point provided in the said game, so that there are few frequency | counts and total probability change number, ie, it loses large.

  Next, a case where the menu selected by the player on the menu screen shown in FIG. 33B is a “point game” will be described. As shown in FIG. 43A, the point game is a game in which all points awarded in the game are bet and the points are doubled or set to zero. First, when the player operates the operation lever 600 and the push button 516 on the menu screen to select a point game, a point game start screen shown in FIG. 43A is displayed.

  A teammate character and an enemy character are displayed at the bottom of the point game start screen. In addition, at the top of the point game start screen, all the points given in the game and that the point doubles if the teammate character wins the enemy character, and the point becomes 0 if the teammate character loses to the enemy character. And whether or not to execute the point game ("Yes" or "No" can be selected) is displayed.

  When the player operates the operation lever 600 and the push button 516 and selects not to execute the point game (selects “No”), the screen returns to the menu screen shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the player selects to execute the point game by operating the operation lever 600 and the push button 516 (selecting “Yes”), as shown in FIG. The battle production that fights is executed. In this battle effect, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the victory or defeat of the battle effect in the program that is executing the point game, and the extracted random number corresponds to the random number that is set to win. Based on whether or not to win, a win / loss determination process is performed for determining win (win) or non-win (defeat).

  And as a result of this battle effect, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), when the teammate wins because the determination result of the win / loss determination process is victory, the points awarded in the game are doubled. The doubled points are stored as points associated with the current game in the game history table. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 43D, when the teammate character is defeated because the determination result of the winning / losing determination process is defeat, the points given in the game are 0, and the current game of the game history table is determined. The associated point is updated to 0. In both cases where the teammate character wins and the teammate character loses, after the point game is over, the menu display screen shown in FIG. At this time, the point game cannot be selected on the menu display screen so that the point game is not executed again.

  Here, the point process (step S708) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 29. In the point process, the effect control CPU 120 stops giving points to a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. It is determined whether or not the mode fixing flag is set (step S710). When the point granting stop / mode fixing flag is not set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S710; No), the process ends and the effect control microcomputer 100 stores the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100. When the point granting stop / mode fixing flag is set in the predetermined area (step S710; Yes), whether or not the guidance display flag is set, that is, a guidance screen shown in FIG. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S711).

  If the guidance display flag is set (step S711; Yes), the process proceeds to step S720. On the other hand, if the guidance display flag is not set (step S711; No), the process proceeds to step S712 to determine whether the meter timer is counting, that is, whether the timer meter is being displayed (step). S712).

  If the meter timer is counting, the process proceeds to step S750. On the other hand, if the meter timer is not counting, the process proceeds to step S713, and it is determined whether or not the low base state in which the big hit control or the time reduction control is not performed (step S713). If it is not in the low base state (step S713; No), the process proceeds to step S715. If it is in the low base state (step S713; Yes), it is determined whether or not a point grant start condition is satisfied (step S714). .

  Specifically, in this step S714, whether the first reserved storage number, which is the point grant start condition, is a predetermined number of four, or whether super-reach has occurred is established. If either one is satisfied, it is determined that the point giving start condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the point grant start condition is that the first reserved memory number is a predetermined number of four or that a super reach has occurred. These point grant start conditions may be, for example, that the number of starts after the big hit is a predetermined number or more, or that the player has stopped firing the game ball. As the grant start condition, an appropriate condition for reducing the game stop of the player may be set.

  The fact that the first reserved memory number is a predetermined number of four can be specified from the stored data in the special figure reserved storage area of the first special figure. Whether or not super reach has occurred can be specified based on the type of the variation pattern being executed and the execution status of the variation pattern in the process table.

  In this embodiment, the point grant start condition is that super-reach has occurred, that is, a super-reach state, and even if the super-reach variation pattern is being implemented, In a state that has not yet evolved into a super-reach state, that is, before the player understands that it is a super reach, it is determined that the point grant start condition is satisfied before the super reach is reached by determining that the point grant start condition is not satisfied. In addition, the guidance display, the timer meter, and the like are displayed so that the player is not informed of the transition to super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of super reach is being implemented. It may be constant.

  Further, in the case where the point grant start condition is that the state is in the super reach state (development into super reach) as in this embodiment, for example, the state is in the super reach state. In the process table corresponding to the super reach variation pattern, a super reach transition flag indicating that the super reach has been developed is set as process data to be executed when the super reach is developed. Control data may be described, and it may be determined whether or not the super reach state is set depending on whether or not the super reach transition flag is set.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, since there is no fluctuation pattern other than the super reach, the change time is longer than that of the super reach A (22.75 seconds), the super reach A (22.75 seconds). ), Super Reach B (25.50 seconds) or Super Reach C (27.50 seconds), the occurrence of a super reach is established as the start condition for giving points, which is a predetermined time. Although the start condition is that the change display of the change pattern of 22.75 seconds or more of Super Reach A is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, Super Reach A (22 If there is a fluctuation pattern other than the super reach that has a fluctuation time longer than .75 seconds), it means that no super reach has occurred, The change time of the scene is specified from the process table, etc., and it is determined whether or not the specified change time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time. It may be determined.

Note that these predetermined times are not limited to the super reach variation time. For example, by setting 20 seconds as the predetermined number of seconds as the predetermined time, normal PB 2 -1 which is not super reach, or normal Even when a variation pattern such as PA2-2 is implemented, it may be determined that the point grant start condition is satisfied.

  As the predetermined time to be set, a time that includes a fluctuation pattern with a relatively long fluctuation time is set. And the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit, so that it is possible to accurately prevent the game from being interrupted.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since there is no variation pattern other than super reach having higher reliability than each super reach, super reach A (reliability α), super reach B (reliability β>) By establishing that the start condition for giving points is satisfied that one of the superreach of reliability α) and super reach C (reliability γ> reliability β) is generated, Although the start condition is that the change display of the change pattern of the reliability α or higher of a certain super reach A is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the super reach A (reliability If there is a variation pattern other than super reach with higher reliability than degree α), the reliability of the implemented variation pattern is not the occurrence of super reach, For example, a reliability table in which the reliability of the variation pattern is stored in association with the number of each variation pattern is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, and the reliability of the variation pattern during variation display is Specify using the reliability table, determine whether or not the specified reliability is greater than or equal to a predetermined magnitude, and determine that the point assignment start condition is satisfied when the reliability is greater than or equal to a predetermined magnitude You may make it do.

As these predetermined size reliability (confidence threshold), is not limited to the reliability of the super reach, for example, the reliability X Normal PB 2 -1 is not a super reach and normal PA2- the lower reliability Z than 2 reliability Y with confidence threshold, even when the variation pattern such as these normal PB 2 -1 and normal PA2-2 is performed, the start condition of the point imparted satisfied You may make it determine with having carried out.

  As the reliability threshold value to be set, by setting the magnitude of reliability so that a fluctuation pattern with relatively high reliability is included, fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern with relatively high reliability is executed. Thus, it is possible to accurately prevent the game from being interrupted so that the player does not use the game ball in vain in anticipation of the big hit in the variation display.

  In step S714, when the point grant start condition is satisfied (step S714; Yes), it is determined whether or not a background maintenance timer described later is being counted (step S714a). If the background maintenance timer is not counting (step S714a; No), the process proceeds to step S715, and if the background maintenance timer is counting (step S714a; Yes), that is, the low base state and the point grant start condition Is established, the background maintenance timer count is stopped (step S714b), and the process proceeds to step S715. In step S715, the display of the guidance screen shown in FIG. 35A is started, and after setting the guidance display flag, the process proceeds to step S716 to start the timer count of the guidance display timer, and the timer interrupt The process in is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, the guidance display on the guidance screen is displayed by being overwritten on normal fluctuation display image data.

  Thus, in the state where the point grant start condition is satisfied and the timer count of the guidance display timer is started, it is determined Yes in step S711, and the process proceeds to step S720 to set the guidance display timer to -1 (step S720). ) After the subtraction update, it is determined whether or not the guidance display timer after the subtraction update has expired (timer is 0) (step S721).

  If the guidance display timer has not expired (step S721; No), that is, if the predetermined time set in the guidance display timer has not elapsed since the guidance display was started, On the other hand, when the guidance display timer is up (step S721; Yes), that is, when a predetermined time set in the guidance display timer has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S722, and step S715 is performed. After the started guidance display is finished and the guidance display flag is reset (step S723), it is determined whether or not the background maintenance timer is set, that is, whether or not there is a background maintenance timer whose count is stopped in step S714b ( Step S723a). If the background maintenance timer is not set (step S723a; No), the process proceeds to step S724 to start the point gauge and meter display, and set the timer count value corresponding to the predetermined time of 6 seconds to the meter timer. After that, the timer count is started, the counter value of the continuous number and the continuous provision point is initialized (0) (step S725), the display of the continuous number and the continuous provision point is started, and then the timer allocation is started. The process in the process is terminated.

  A predetermined area in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 is provided with a continuous number counter for counting the continuous number and a continuous giving point counter for counting the continuous giving points.

Also, normally the timer count value to be set in the meter for the timer as the corresponding number of seconds, as described later, when the timer is 2 not a One subtraction updated every timer interrupt, which is determined by the highest probability A value that sets the count value to 0 in 6 seconds, which is longer than 5.50 seconds, which is the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern, is set.

  In the present embodiment, even if all of the reserved memory is consumed when the variable display is finished and the next variable display is started, the remaining time may exist in the meter timer after the full storage of the reserved memory. In order to increase the performance, the meter timer is set to a time slightly longer than the fluctuation display time of the normal fluctuation pattern with the fluctuation display time of the normal fluctuation pattern determined with the highest probability as a reference. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, 7 seconds or 8 seconds longer than these 6 seconds may be set, or in the low base as in the present invention. In the case where only points are assigned, the probability that each variation pattern is determined in these low bases is calculated, and the calculated probability is multiplied by the variation time of each variation pattern. An average fluctuation time LH (seconds) of fluctuation display in the low base is calculated, and a set time based on the average fluctuation time LH (seconds), for example, if the average fluctuation time LH is 7.8 seconds, the set time Alternatively, 8 seconds may be determined.

  On the other hand, when the background maintenance timer is set in step S723a (step S723a; Yes), the background maintenance timer is reset (step S920), and the set mode flag is maintained to be set. The mode based on the mode flag is maintained (step S921), and it is determined whether or not the third mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S922). If the third mode flag is set (step S922; Yes), the point gauge is displayed in red indicating that it is in the third mode (step S924), and the process proceeds to step S927, and the third mode flag is set. If not (step S922; No), it is determined whether or not the second mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 (step S923).

  When the second mode flag is set (step S923; Yes), the point gauge is displayed in blue (step S925) indicating that it is in the second mode, and the process proceeds to step S927, and the second mode flag is set. If not (step S923; No), it is determined that the first mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100, and the point gauge is in yellow indicating that it is in the first mode. The display proceeds to step S927 as a display (step S926). In step S927, meter display on the effect display device 9 is started, the timer count of the meter timer is started, and the processing in the timer interruption ends.

  As described above, when a timer interrupt is generated in the state where the timer count of the meter timer is started, it is determined Yes in step S712 and the process proceeds to step S750, where the start winning designation command reception flag, the general winning is determined. It is determined whether either the designated command reception flag or the point gate passage designation command reception flag is set (step S750). These command reception flags are set in the command analysis processing in step S704 in response to reception of the start winning designation command, the general winning designation command, and the point gate passage designation command.

  In the determination of step S750, when it is determined that there is no start winning designation command reception flag, it is determined that it is not present → when it is determined that there is no general prize designation command reception flag, it is determined that there is none → point gate The determination is sequentially performed so that the presence / absence determination of the passage designation command reception flag is performed, and when it is determined that any command reception flag is set, the determination ends at that time, and the process proceeds to step S751. At the same time, in step S755 described later, by resetting only the command reception flag determined to be present, even if different command reception flags are set at the same time, the points corresponding to the individual command reception flags are: It is given in step S752.

  If it is determined in step S750 that no command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S757. On the other hand, if any of the command reception flags described above is set, the process proceeds to step S751 to specify the remaining time of the meter timer at that time and correspond to the specified remaining time of the meter timer. The number of points is determined as the number of points to be given.

  Specifically, when the remaining time is 2/3 or more, it is determined as the number of points to be given 3 points, and when the remaining time is in the range from 1/3 to 2/3, 2 points are determined. When the remaining time is less than 1/3, the number of points to be given is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the more remaining time is determined as the number of points given by a larger number of points is exemplified. However, in this way, the state where the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit or Even if super reach has occurred, the player tries to win many points and fires a game ball to try to pass the start prize, the general prize, or the point gate 33. It is preferable because the effect that can prevent the game from being interrupted when the number reaches the upper limit or when the super reach occurs is preferable, but the present invention is not limited to this. Contrary to the present embodiment, the smaller the remaining time, the more points are determined as the number of points given, or the specific remaining time zone, for example, the remaining time is 1/3. Most number of points may be determined as the number of points awarded in the case above range up to 2/3.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S752, and the number of points determined in step S751 is added to the consecutively granted points and the owned points corresponding to “current” in the game history table, and 1 is added to the consecutive number to update.

  Next, proceeding to step S753a, it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S750 that the start winning designation command reception flag is set (step S753a). If it is not determined in step S750 that the start winning designation command reception flag is set (step S753a; No), that is, it is determined that the start winning designation command reception flag is set in step S750. If it is one of the gate pass designation command reception flags, the process proceeds to step S754b. If it is not determined in step S750 that the start winning designation command reception flag is set (step S753a; Yes), the process proceeds to step S753b. .

  In step S753b, based on the fact that it is determined in step S750 that the start winning designation command reception flag is set, whether or not the starting prize indicated by the start winning designation command is a target for a pending advance notice, that is, In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start winning is per super reach or is out of super reach. Specifically, it is determined whether the received start prize designation command is a prize designation for the first start prize opening or a prize designation for the second start prize opening. If the received start winning designation command is a winning designation for the first start winning opening, the reserved storage stored at the lowest level in the special figure holding storage area of the first special figure indicates "per super reach". 3 ”or“ 2 ”indicating super-reach disagreement, and if the received start winning designation command is a winning designation for the second start winning opening, It is determined whether or not the reserved storage stored in the lowest level of the special figure storage area is “3” indicating super reach or “2” indicating super reach deviation (step S753b).

  If the start winning indicated by the received start winning designation command is a target of the hold notice (step S753b; Yes), the hold is not performed unless another reserved notice is stored in the special figure hold storage area. Twenty points (see FIG. 18) are added as additional points corresponding to the advance notice target prize and added to the possession points corresponding to “present” of the consecutively granted points and the game history table (step S754a) and the process proceeds to step S755. In addition, when other special storage is stored in the special figure storage area, the step is performed without adding the grant points to the consecutive grant points and the possession points corresponding to “current” in the game history table. The process proceeds to S755.

  If the start winning indicated by the received start winning designation command is not a target for the pending advance notice (step S753b; No), according to the additional point number table shown in FIG. "Is added to the possession point (step S754b), and the process proceeds to step S755. At this time, the continuous grant points and the grant points to be added to the possession points corresponding to “current” in the game history table are stored in the special figure hold storage area if the hold storage subject to the hold notice is stored. The number is larger than the case where the reserved storage subject to the hold notice is stored in the special figure hold storage area.

  Specifically, as described above in the present embodiment, in the state where the reserved storage subject to the hold notice is not stored in the special figure hold storage area, the point gate 33 and the start winning opening 13 from the start of the timer count of the meter timer. The total number of game balls that have passed 14 is 0 points if the consecutive number is 10 or less, 0 points if the consecutive number is 11 or more and 30 or less, and the consecutive number is 31 or more and 50 or less. 1 point, 3 points if the number of consecutive is 51 or more and 75 or less, and 5 points are added if the number of continuous is 76 or more. Further, in the state where the reserved memory subject to the holding notice is stored in the special figure holding memory area, if the number of consecutive game balls passing through the point gate 33 from the start of the timer count of the meter timer is 10 or less, 1 2 points if the continuous number is 11 or more and 30 or less, 3 points if the continuous number is 31 or more and 50 or less, 5 points if the continuous number is 51 or more and 75 or less, the continuous number is If the number is 76 or more, 10 points are added as granted points.

  In this embodiment, an additional point corresponding to the continuous number is added for each winning of a game ball or passing through the point gate 33. For example, the specified value of the continuous number is 10, 30, 50, 75. , 100, etc., and an additional point may be added each time the specified value is reached.

Next, the process proceeds to step S755, and after resetting the command reception flag determined to be set in step S750 (step S755), the meter timer is reset (initialized) (step S756) from the beginning. The set time is started. Then, the process proceeds to step S771, step S752, in accordance with the number of points are added in step S754a or step S754b, increased update point gauge length, points given to a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 It is determined whether the stop / mode fixing flag is set (step S772). If the point grant stop / mode fixed flag is set (step S772; Yes), the process proceeds to step S743. If the point grant stop / mode fixed flag is not set (step S772; No), the production mode type is set. Based on the determination table, it is determined whether or not the current number of consecutive points given is less than 25 (step S773).

  If the current number of consecutive points awarded is less than 25 (step S773; Yes), the process proceeds to step S743, and if the current number of consecutive points awarded is 25 or more (step S773; No), the production mode type determination table. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the current number of consecutive points given is less than 100 (25 or more and less than 100) (step S774). If the current number of consecutive points given is less than 100 (step S774; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 (S776). . If the first mode flag is set (S776; Yes), the process proceeds to step 743. If the first mode flag is not set (S776; No), a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 is displayed. The first mode flag is set to (Step S777), and the point gauge is updated to a yellow display indicating the first mode (Step S778). Then, the background image displayed on the effect display device 9 is updated to an evening image indicating the first mode (step S779), and the process proceeds to step S743.

  In step S774, when the current number of consecutive points awarded is 100 or more (step S774; No), the current number of consecutive points awarded is 250 (100 or more and less than 250) based on the effect mode type determination table. It is determined whether or not there is (step S775). If the current number of consecutive points given is less than 250 (step S775; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 (S780). . If the second mode flag is set (S780; Yes), the process proceeds to step 743. If the second mode flag is not set (S780; No), a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 is set. The first mode flag is cleared (step S781), and the second mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S782) to confirm that the point gauge is in the second mode. The displayed blue color is updated (step S778). Then, the background image displayed on the effect display device 9 is updated to a night image indicating the second mode (step S784), and the process proceeds to step S743.

  In step S775, if the current number of consecutive points given is 250 or more (step S775; No), it is determined whether or not the third mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100. (S785). If the third mode flag is set (S785; Yes), the process proceeds to step 743. If the third mode flag is not set (S785; No), a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 is set. The second mode flag is cleared (step S786), and a third mode flag is set in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S787) to confirm that the point gauge is in the third mode. The blue display is updated (step S788). Then, the background image displayed on the effect display device 9 is updated to a night image indicating the second mode (step S789), and the process proceeds to step S743.

  On the other hand, when none of the command reception flags is set (step S750; No), in step S757, the process proceeds from step S750, it is determined whether or not the continuous number is 100 or more, which is a predetermined number (step S757). ), If the continuous number is not 100 or more (step S757; No), the process proceeds to step S759. On the other hand, when the continuous number is 100 or more (step S757; Yes), the process proceeds to step S758, where 3 is determined as the count number to be subtracted from the meter timer, and the determined count number 3 is determined from the meter timer. After the subtraction update, the process proceeds to step 762.

That is, when the continuous number is 100 or more, for it means that will be subtracted One not a count number 3 in one of the timer interrupt, the 6 seconds when subtracts One not a count number 2 meters The count of the timer is counted up in 4 seconds, that is, the time that points are given is shortened, so that the difficulty level for giving points is increased.

  On the other hand, in step S759 which is shifted to when the continuous number is not 100 or more, whether or not there is a reserved memory corresponding to the big hit in the special figure reservation storage area of the first special figure, that is, the special figure of the first special figure. It is determined whether or not the data stored in the reserved storage corresponding to the jackpot, specifically, the data “3” corresponding to the jackpot is stored in the reserved storage area.

  If the data of “3” corresponding to the big hit is not stored, the process proceeds to step S761 to determine 2 which is a normal value as the count number to be subtracted from the meter timer, and the determined count number 2 is set to the meter. After subtracting and updating from the timer, the process proceeds to step S762.

  On the other hand, if “3” data corresponding to the big hit is stored, the process proceeds to step S760, where 1 is determined as the count number to be subtracted from the meter timer, and the determined count number 1 is used as the meter timer. After subtracting and updating, the process proceeds to step S762.

In other words, when the data “3” corresponding to the big win is stored in the special figure holding storage area, that is, when it is determined in advance that it will be a big hit in the lottery at the time of starting winning corresponding to the holding storage. the number of counts in one timer interrupt, it means that will be subtracted one not a one less than the normal two, meter timer to be 6 seconds when subtracts one not a count number 2 The count is incremented in 12 seconds, that is, the time during which points are given is lengthened, so that the difficulty of giving points is lowered (the degree of difficulty is increased).

  In step S762, it is determined whether or not the meter timer after the subtraction update is up. If the timer is up, the process proceeds to step S764 to display the meter display (continuous number, continuously given points). If the timer is not up, the process proceeds to step S743.

  In the meter display update process of step S743, the meter display corresponding to the initialized timer for the meter, that is, the meter is updated to a meter that is not discolored, and the display of the continuous number and the continuous grant point is also added. The value is updated to a later value, and the processing in the timer interrupt is terminated.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display executed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 when points are awarded will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the following description, the case where the first reserved storage number that is the point grant start condition of the present embodiment has reached the upper limit value (4) is exemplified, but the super reach that is another start condition is The same applies when it occurs.

  First, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), when four holdings, which are upper limit values, are displayed on the first holding memory display unit 18c during the change of the production symbol, it is determined that the start condition is satisfied. In the upper part of the display screen, a guidance display is displayed for guiding that a specific character is awarded points by winning a game ball at the first start winning opening 13 or the point gate 33.

  When this guidance display is displayed for a certain period of time, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the guidance display disappears from the top of the display screen and suggests the remaining time that can be given points instead of the guidance display. A point is given by winning or passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the general winning opening or the point gate 33 between the start of the timer meter display and the end of the timer meter display. The number of game balls that are the target of the game, the number of points awarded by the number of game balls of the number of consecutive game balls, and the point gauge that is updated according to the number of points awarded Are displayed at the top of the display screen. At this time, a daytime image indicating the normal mode is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  As described above, the points given by the game ball are not limited to 1 point, and when the remaining time in the timer meter is large, 3 points or 2 points are given. The point value is larger than the continuous number value.

  When the timer count of the meter timer from the time when the display of the timer meter is started and the big hit is not determined in the variation display by the first reserved memory, the speed indicated by the black arrow shown in FIG. The timer meter gradually starts to change color from the start to the end. As described above, the meter timer has a count corresponding to 6.0 seconds, which is longer than 5.5 seconds, which is the variation time of the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-0 having the highest determination probability, as described above. Value is set. It should be noted that while the timer meter becomes shorter, the change in the effect design is continued while consuming the first reserved memory.

  If there is a first start prize or a general prize or a point gate passing immediately after the timer count shown in FIG. 35 (B) is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), one consecutive number is added. At the same time, based on the fact that there is a lot of time remaining in the meter timer, 3 points are continuously added and the display on the display screen is updated. Further, when the timer count is reset (initialized) based on the first start winning or the general winning or the point gate passing, the length when the timer meter display is displayed on the display screen is displayed. Return to. Further, the point gauge at this time is updated and displayed in green indicating the normal mode with a length corresponding to 3 points in the normal mode based on the fact that the consecutively granted points are 3 points.

  If there is a first start winning or a general winning or a point gate passing just before the timer count of the meter timer is up, as shown in FIGS. 35 (D) and 35 (E), the continuous number 1 is added, and the time remaining in the meter timer is small (discolored to the end of the timer meter), so that one point with the least consecutively added points is added and displayed on the display screen. Is updated. Further, the timer count is reset based on the first start winning or the general winning or the point gate passing, so that the display of the timer meter returns to the state where the color is not changed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (F) and FIG. 35 (G), a state in which the number of consecutive points is 8 and the number of consecutively awarded points is 20 points after passing through several first start prizes or general prizes or passing the point gate Thus, when the first design winning prize does not occur easily and the variation of the production symbol is finished in the state where the number of the first reserved memory is 1, the final first variation memory is consumed and the variation of the production symbol is started again. . At this time, the first reserved memory number becomes zero by the start of the variable display, but the timer count is continued as long as the count value remains in the meter timer. From this state, as shown in FIGS. 35 (H) and 35 (I), the first reserved memory number is reduced to 1 by, for example, first start winning before the timer count of the meter timer is increased. In addition, the display is updated to 9 winning game balls, the number of consecutively awarded points is 21 points, and the display of the timer meter returns to the state of no discoloration.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 35 (H) and FIG. 35 (I), even if all the reserved memory is consumed and becomes 0, the point is continuously given unless the timer count of the meter timer is up. So it is easier to get points.

  Furthermore, when the first start prize, the general prize, or the point gate passing is made plural times (for example, twice) after the timer count shown in FIG. A total of 4 points is added, and the display of the continuous grant points on the display screen is updated. At this time, when the number of consecutively granted points reaches 25 points, which is a value for switching to the first mode, as shown in FIG. The updated display is reduced until the beginning. Then, the image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is updated and displayed from the daytime image indicating the normal mode to the evening image indicating the first mode. In this state, when there is a first start prize, a general prize, or a point gate passing, the point gauge is increased and displayed in yellow indicating the first mode as shown in FIG. .

  Thereafter, after shifting from the normal mode to the first mode, as shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), the first start winning or the general winning or passing the point gate is generated a plurality of times, thereby continuously giving. When the number of points reaches 100 points, which is a value for switching to the second mode, the point gauge is once updated and displayed up to the end, and then updated and displayed down to the start so that the length becomes zero. Then, the image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is updated and displayed from the evening image indicating the first mode to the night image indicating the second mode. In this state, the point gauge when the first start winning, the general winning or the point gate is passed is displayed in an increased and updated manner in blue indicating the second mode as shown in FIG. .

  In the notice effects in the normal mode, the first mode, and the second mode, as shown in FIGS. 37 (A) to 37 (F), when the variation pattern is not special PA3-1 or special PA3-2, characters A to Reach or super reach is executed after display of any one of the characters A to C among the characters D is executed.

  Further, after the transition from the first mode to the second mode, as shown in FIGS. 36 (C) and 36 (D), the first start winning or the general winning or the point gate passing is continuously generated a plurality of times. When the number of granted points reaches 250 points, which is a value for switching to the third mode, the point gauge is updated and displayed to the end, and then updated to a red display indicating the third mode. Then, the image displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is updated from the night image indicating the second mode to the moonlight image indicating the third mode.

  Note that, in the notice effect in the third mode, unlike the notice effects in the normal mode, the first mode, and the second mode, as shown in FIGS. Reach or super reach is executed after any one of the displays is executed.

  In addition, after the timer count of the meter timer is started at a normal count speed corresponding to the speed indicated by the black arrow in FIGS. 39A and 39B, as shown in FIG. When “★” corresponding to the super reach jackpot is displayed at the bottom of the first hold memory display unit 18c based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern for the super reach jackpot is determined in accordance with the one start winning prize. There is.

  In this way, when the hold display of “★” indicating the super reach big hit is displayed at the bottom of the first hold storage display portion 18c, the timer of the meter timer is displayed as shown in FIG. The count speed of the count becomes slower than the normal speed shown in FIG. 39B, that is, the speed at which the timer meter becomes shorter is halved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the “★” indicating that the super reach big hit is displayed at the lowest position of the first reserved storage display unit 18c, the count speed of the timer count of the meter timer is decreased. This makes it easy for the game ball to pass the first start prize, the general prize, or the point gate before the timer count of the meter timer expires. In addition, the player feels that the points are easily increased by decelerating the speed at which the timer meter changes color in conjunction with the on-hold display of “★” on the first on-hold storage display portion 18c. Thus, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be increased, and the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In other words, when “★” is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 18c, not only the super reach big hit but also the super reach may be lost. When it is done, it will be possible to imply to the player whether or not it will be a big hit depending on whether the speed at which the timer meter is shortening is decelerated and it becomes easy to increase points, so these points It becomes possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the increase is easy.

  Furthermore, after the timer count of the meter timer is started at a normal count speed corresponding to the speed indicated by the black arrow in FIGS. 40 (A) and 40 (B), as shown in FIG. There may be a case where one start winning or general winning or passing through the point gate reaches 100 or more.

  In this way, when the first start winning or the general winning or the point gate passing reaches 100 or more, as shown in FIG. 40 (C), the count speed of the timer count of the meter timer is as shown in FIG. 40 (B). In other words, the speed at which the timer meter changes color increases (1.5 times).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the number of winnings to the first start winning opening 13 or the point gate 33 of the game ball reaches 100 or more, the point is increased by increasing the count speed of the timer count of the meter timer. It becomes difficult to be granted.

  That is, since the counting speed increases, the probability that the first start winning or the general winning or the point gate passage occurs at the time when the remaining time of the meter timer is low increases, so that it is given to one winning or passing. As the number of points decreases, it becomes easier for the meter timer to time up before the winning or passing of these points occurs, so points are hardly awarded. Therefore, it is prevented that an excessive point is given.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 41 (A) and 41 (B), a display state after time-up from a state in which the meter timer is counting is described. In this embodiment, as an example, the meter timer is incremented in the second mode. However, the meter timer is actually incremented in the normal mode, the first mode, and the third mode. Either is fine.

  First, as shown in FIG. 41 (A) and FIG. 41 (B), when the timer for the meter is up in the second mode and the timer meter is completely discolored to the end, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), The timer meter, the point gauge, the continuous number, and the continuous point giving number are not displayed, and the timer count of the background maintenance timer described above is started. At this time, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is maintained as a night image indicating that the background image is in the second mode.

  In this state, when the background maintenance timer is up without the point grant start condition being satisfied again, as shown in FIG. 41D, the background image is updated and displayed as a daytime image indicating that it is in the normal mode. Is done. On the other hand, when the number of first reserved memories, which is the point grant start condition, reaches a predetermined number of four before the background maintenance timer expires, as shown in FIG. 41 (E), FIG. The guidance screen shown is displayed again. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), the timer meter, the point gauge, the continuous number, and the continuous point giving number are displayed again on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the timer count of the meter timer is started. At this time, the point gauge, the number of continuous points, and the number of consecutive points given are displayed again in the state when the timer for the meter shown in FIG. Thereafter, every time the first start winning, the general winning or the point gate passing occurs, the displayed point gauge, the continuous number, and the continuous point number are added and displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 42A and 42B, the push button 516 is in a state in which the number of reserved memories becomes zero during the timer count of the meter timer and the change in the production symbol is stopped. By pressing and holding, the menu screen shown in FIG. 33B can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. When “point grant setting” is selected and determined by operating the operation lever 600 and the push button 516 on this menu screen, the timer count of the meter timer is stopped and the meter timer does not time up. In this state, by operating the operation lever 600 and the push button 516 on the menu screen, the “point grant setting” is selected and determined again, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a non-operating state, or the gaming state is a big hit gaming state. The current mode (the second mode in FIG. 42) is maintained until the transition. In the state in which this mode is maintained, no points are awarded even if the first start winning or the general winning or the point gate passing occurs.

  The operation for selecting and determining “point grant setting” on the menu screen is possible even in the normal mode in which the point grant start condition is not satisfied. In this case, the operation lever 600 and the push button are selected on the menu screen. By operating 516, the “point granting setting” is selected and determined again, the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes non-operational, or until the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state, the point granting start condition is satisfied However, the point grant itself is not executed. For this reason, a player who does not want to give points can play a game in a state in which an effect accompanying the point grant is not executed by selecting and determining “point grant setting” on the menu screen in advance. it can.

  Next, the management server 1000 which is an example of the management apparatus will be described. The management server 1000 is configured by a general server computer including a CPU, a RAM, and the like, and can be accessed from the portable terminal 1001 via the Internet. It manages game history and issues passwords.

  The management server 1000 includes a player database for managing player information, a game history database for registering each game history, and a privilege database for storing privilege data given to the player.

  The player database can identify each player individually and is issued to the player in association with a terminal ID (SIM data) uniquely assigned to the mobile terminal 1001 used by the player. Stores various data such as password, points, level, total start count (common data), total jackpot count (common data), total probability variation count (common data), big hit B count (unique data), mission (proprietary data), etc. Has been.

  Further, the game history database includes a password entered in the game of the game corresponding to the terminal ID (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1001 owned by the player who played the game and the game date and time, as shown in FIG. , Points given in the game, level at the end of the game, number of starts in the game, number of big hits in the game, number of positive changes in the game, number of big hits B in the game, mission, etc. Is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the privilege database stores privilege data storage locations, types of privilege data, types of conditions for granting privileges, and condition values of corresponding types, as shown in FIG. Yes. As the type of condition, the number of points, the level, the achievement rate of the mission, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like can be set, and the condition value according to the type can be set.

  In the present embodiment, in the game history database, the number of points stored in association with the terminal ID possessed by the player is stored in association with a privilege such as wallpaper or character image in the privilege database. When the number of points of the type is exceeded, the player can download and acquire bonus wallpaper, character images, and the like from the management server 1000 in the portable terminal 1001. That is, the player can acquire a privilege with the points acquired in the game.

  Next, operations of the management server 1000 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 when issuing a password and playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when a new password issuance request is made from the portable terminal 1001, the management server 1000 identifies the terminal identification information registered in the player database as the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that issued the issuance request. It is determined whether or not the information matches the information, and if there is no matching terminal ID (terminal identification information), the mobile terminal 1001 is notified that it is not issued.

  On the other hand, if the terminal ID of the portable terminal 1001 that has issued the request matches the terminal ID registered in the player database, the game history such as the level corresponding to the terminal ID, the total number of starts, the total number of jackpots, etc. Get history information from the player database and issue a password.

  The password is generated by a procedure reverse to the above-described password analysis procedure. First, history information such as the level of the corresponding terminal ID, the total number of startups, the total number of jackpots, and the like are acquired, and a 96-bit value is created based on the acquired data (history information). At this time, 60 bits are allocated for common data and 36 bits are allocated for unique data.

  Next, the created 96-bit value is divided every 6 bits and replaced with decimal numbers, and the replaced value is replaced with characters based on the password analysis table, thereby generating a 16-character password.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding terminal ID of the player database, that is, the previously issued password, and if it matches, it does not match the previous password in the procedure described above. The password is generated again until it is determined.

  The management server 1000 issues a password that does not match the previous password as described above, transmits the password to the mobile terminal 1001 that issued the request, and corresponds to the terminal ID of the mobile terminal that issued the issue request in the player database. Update the password to be used this time.

  When the password is issued in response to the password issuance request, the issued password is displayed on the portable terminal 1001, and the player inputs the displayed password to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, in the pachinko machine 1 in which the password is input, the input password is analyzed as described above, and when the password is authenticated, the level specified by the password, the number of points, the total number of starts, the total number of jackpots, the mission Etc. are reflected in each data in the storage area of “at the start of game” in the game history table of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the level, the number of points, the total number of starts, It is possible to play a game by taking over history information such as the total number of jackpots and missions. At this time, the input password is also stored in the game history table.

  Then, when the player ends the game and selects “2D code output” from the menu screen shown in FIG. 33B, the password and game history data stored in the game history table, that is, The level, the number of points, the total number of starts, the total number of big hits, the total number of probable changes, the mission, etc. are acquired, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and the URL indicating the location of the update page. At the same time, the game history table is initialized.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 1001 and makes an update request including the game history analyzed from the two-dimensional code, the password, and the terminal ID of the portable terminal 1001 to the management server 1000. The game history acquired by the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the player database of the management server 1000.

  When an update request is made from the mobile terminal 1001, the management server 1000 determines whether or not the terminal ID of the mobile terminal that has made the update request matches the terminal ID registered in the player database. If there is no terminal ID, the mobile terminal 1001 is notified that the update is impossible.

On the other hand, when the terminal ID of the portable terminal 1001 that has made the update request matches the terminal ID registered in the player database, the password specified from the update request is changed to the terminal ID specified from the update request. The password is checked against the password registered in the player database. If the password specified from the update request matches the password registered in the player database, the player who has issued the password is authenticated, and if the authentication is OK, the update is performed. Based on the game history specified from the request, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal ID in the player database is updated, and the game specified from the update request in association with the terminal ID and the game date / time (current date / time data) After registering the history in the game history database, the mobile terminal 1001 that made the update request is notified of the update completion.

  On the other hand, if the authentication result is authentication NG, the password matching status is determined. It is determined whether or not the matching status is a difference of one character before and after in the array when a password is input. Note that the difference in one character before and after the arrangement when entering a password is one character before and after the password input screen shown in FIG. 33C. For example, if the regular password is “Z”, Corresponds to “Y” and “=”.

  And if only one of the characters is a difference other than the difference of one character before and after, that is, if two or more characters are different or the difference is one character, but not one character before and after, update The mobile terminal 1001 is notified of that effect.

  On the other hand, if only one of the characters is different by one character before and after, the player is authenticated as a player who has issued a password, and the game history specified from the update request Based on this, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal ID in the player database is updated, and the game history specified from the update request is registered in the game history database in association with the terminal ID and the game date and time (current date and time data). Thereafter, the mobile terminal 1001 that made the update request is notified of the update completion.

  At this time, instead of updating all the items corresponding to the corresponding terminal ID in the player database based on the game history specified from the update request, the total start count, total jackpot count, total probability change count, jackpot Only specific items that do not affect the continuity of the game history such as the number of times B and the mission are updated, and items that affect the continuity of the game history such as the level are not updated. In addition, in the notification of update completion, it is also notified that the passwords did not match completely but were in the range of input errors, so that only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. To do.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, by selecting and determining “point grant setting” on the menu screen in advance, the effect mode is fixed and the game is played in a state where no points are given. However, for example, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B) as a modified example, the player determines whether or not the effect mode is fixed and points are granted by operating the push button 516 or the like. You may do it. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), when the first reserved memory count becomes four as the point grant start condition, an image of the push button 516 is displayed on the display screen. The player performs a long press operation of the push button 516 by visually recognizing the image of the push button 516, and as shown in FIG. 44 (B), whether or not the effect mode is fixed and points can be given is set to “YES”. A display screen determined by selecting any of “NO” is displayed.

At this time, as shown in FIGS. 44 (B) and 44 (E), when the player selects “NO” indicating that the mode is fixed and points are not given, the effect control CPU 120 is in a point grant start condition. there first pending memory number is deemed not in four and sets a point giving stop mode fixing flag in a predetermined region within the presentation control microcomputer 100 RAM. Therefore, in subsequent games, even if the point grant start condition is satisfied again, whether or not the presentation mode is fixed and points can be granted is determined by selecting either “YES” or “NO”. In order to display the display screen, the image of the push button 516 is not displayed, and the effect mode type does not shift from the normal mode to the first mode or the like.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44 (B) and FIG. 44 (C), the player, by selecting the "YES" indicating the state where the point is given, the effect control for CPU120 is the recreation user is "YES" As a trigger, the point gauge, the timer meter, the continuous number, and the number of consecutive points awarded are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and points can be awarded. In subsequent games, as shown in FIGS. 44 (D) to 44 (G), when the point grant start condition is satisfied again during the timer count of the background maintenance timer after the meter timer has expired, B) The timer count of the meter timer is started and the point can be given without displaying on the display screen whether or not to select whether or not to give the point as shown in B). .

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning port, the winning ports 29a to 29d of the normal winning device, and the point gate 33 is detected before the timer for the meter expires, Since a predetermined number of points are awarded and the timer for the meter is initialized and time counting starts from the beginning, the first start winning opening, the winning openings 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus, and the point gate 33 are set. Even if the game ball does not pass continuously, points will be awarded, so the effect of preventing the interruption of the game due to the granting of points will be diluted, and the player's dissatisfaction by not adding points In addition to being able to reduce the increase in length, the effect mode is changed when the number of points is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, so that the effect display device 9 Since the status of production that appears to change me, the game can be prevented that it becomes monotonous, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of pachinko Yu technique machine 1.

  In addition, by changing the production mode step by step, the player can easily grasp the situation of the points, and the production mode is changed to a production mode that has been changed a plurality of times, It is possible to increase the player's attention to the game balls passing through the winning ports 29a to 29d and the point gate 33 of the normal winning device.

  Also, even if the timer count of the meter timer is completed, the presentation mode at that time is maintained for a certain period of time, so the game continues even after the timer count of the meter timer is completed and points are awarded Can keep motivation.

  In addition, since the player can stop giving points by selecting “point grant setting”, the player can avoid changing the production mode by giving points, The desired production mode can be fixed.

  In addition, since the specific effect is executed at a high rate by changing the effect mode, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the change of the effect mode, so the pachinko gaming machine 1 Can improve the interest of

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

For example, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 1 using a game ball of a stadium as a game medium is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these game media are, for example, disk-shaped. A gaming machine having a gaming area where the disc-shaped gaming medium flows down may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the point processing, it is sequentially determined whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit, and it is determined during the timer count of the timer meter that the holding memory that is a big hit is stored. In this case, the count value to be subtracted from that point is changed from 2 to 1, so that the decrease rate of the timer meter changes in conjunction with the display of the “★” hold display as a big hit hold notice. Therefore, it is preferable because the player can intuitively feel that the “★” hold display is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. During the timer count of these meter timers, the remaining time of the meter timer at that time and the extended timer flow are not changed without changing the rate of decrease of the timer meter. If the extension timer flag is set when the meter timer expires, the remaining time stored with the extension timer flag is set as the extension time in the meter timer. Anyway.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the meter timer starts counting after the first reserved memory reaches four, or after super reach occurs, and the game ball is in the first start winning prize during the meter timer counting. Or, points were awarded by passing through the general winning or the point gate 33. Of the first starting winning, the general winning and the passing through the point gate 33 of the game ball during the counting of the meter timer, only by the first starting winning Points may be awarded, points may be awarded only by general winnings, or points may be awarded only by passing through the point gate 33. Of the first start winnings, general winnings, and passing through the point gates 33 Points may be given only by any two of the combinations.

  Further, instead of the first start winning, the general winning, and the passing through the point gate 33, points may be given by, for example, inflow into the out port 26 or winning in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which gives a point by giving a game ball 1st start winning or a general winning or the point gate 33 was illustrated in the said Example, this invention is not limited to this. Further, a passable area through which a game ball can pass is further provided in the game area 7, and points may be awarded when the game ball passes through the passable area.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the point grant start condition for granting points is that either the first reserved memory reaches four or that super reach occurs is established, The number of first reserved memories that satisfy the point grant start condition may be satisfied by reaching two or three in addition to the maximum value of four.

  In the above embodiment, when a point is awarded, a timer meter is displayed. Therefore, a special display is given to the player to indicate that the on-hold storage that is on hold is the target of points. Although not notified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, with respect to the reserved storage (points are given), the reserved storage of the first reserved storage display unit 18c is displayed. Each time the index image such as a butterfly is displayed in a superimposed manner on the part, and the index image is newly displayed in the hold memory of the first hold memory display unit 18c, the newly displayed hold memory is successively passed. You may make it suggest that the hold memory currently displayed on these 1st hold memory display parts 18c is an object of point grant by performing the effect display which goes.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the timer meter is displayed after the first reserved memory reaches four, or after super reach occurs, and the timer meter is discolored to indicate the remaining time that can be given points. However, as an indication mode of the remaining time to which points can be given, for example, the remaining time to which points can be given may be clearly displayed instead of the timer meter, and conversely, instead of the timer meter, A balloon is displayed, the balloon expands as the remaining time for which points can be given decreases, and the timer for the meter is displayed to explode when the timer expires. Instead, the character is displayed, and the color of the character's clothes changes as the remaining time for which points can be given decreases, and points can be given. The remaining time may be ambiguously suggest that than when it is suggested as a timer meter such.

  In the above embodiment, when a game is not being performed, a point game in which points are doubled or 0 can be performed by selecting a “point game” menu from the menu screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a point game can be selected even during a game. It may be executed at a specific timing such as when the count is up, and may be a point that is doubled as a result of the effect of this point game or a point that is given 0 points.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although random numbers are extracted by CPU120 for effect control in a point game and the victory or defeat of a battle effect is determined only by predetermined probability with this extracted random number, this invention is limited to this. In determining these wins and losses, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the game history table so that the total start count, the total jackpot count, and the total probability change count stored in the storage area of “current game” Based on this, it is determined whether or not the current game history is won. For example, if the current game history is won, the win rate in the battle effect is changed so that the teammate character in the battle effect can easily win. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, while the start condition of a point provision was made into generation | occurrence | production of the super reach which implements the fluctuation | variation display more than predetermined time in the 1st special symbol display 8a, the time set to the timer for a meter is off. In the case of super reach, the time is 6 seconds, which is shorter than the super reach fluctuation time. Therefore, before the super reach fluctuation ends, the timer for the meter is up and the display of the timer meter is terminated. Since there may occur a state where the grant is not performed, for example, when the start condition is the occurrence of super reach, as in the case where the big hit hold memory is stored in the first hold display buffer, Change the count value to be subtracted to -1, so that the count time of the meter timer becomes longer, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach At the end of the time-varying or may be timer-up after completion of the time-varying pattern of variation of the super reach.

  In the above embodiment, the reliability threshold is the reliability α, the variation display of the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of the super reach A having the reliability equal to or higher than the reliability α, and the variation pattern of performing the reach effect of the super reach B. The case where the variation display of the variation pattern that performs the reach display of Super Reach C and the variation display is executed has been described as an example of the point grant start condition. When the variation display of the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of the super reach B having the degree and the variation display of the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of the super reach C are executed, or by setting the reliability threshold to the reliability γ Only when the variation display of the variation pattern that performs the reach production of Super Reach C having the reliability of γ or more is executed, the point grant start condition is It may be.

Moreover, in the said Example, although the form with which the privilege memorize | stored in the management server 1000 was provided by the acquired point was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, in the pachinko game machine 1 Further, a privilege may be given in the gaming machine so as to shift to a special stage using these points or to add a special effect using the points.

  In the above embodiment, the point is reset according to the output of the two-dimensional code at the end of the game. However, in the case of a gaming machine that does not output these two-dimensional codes, the point is not reset. Therefore, it becomes easy to cause a disadvantage that the points of other players who have played before will be handed over to the subsequent players. It may be reset (initialized).

  In the above embodiment, the timer meter is gradually discolored so that the player can easily grasp the remaining time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the remaining time. Alternatively, the elapsed time may be notified in such a manner that the length of the timer meter gradually increases.

Moreover, in the said Example, although the point which the player acquired can be used for acquisition of privileges, such as a standby screen image (wallpaper image) of a portable terminal 1001, a character image, etc. was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. For example, these points can be used to obtain maker points (fever coins, mileage, etc.) that can be used for predetermined services provided by the maker of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or earned balls ( (Game ball) itself may be acquired, or a probability change state or a time-short state which is a game state advantageous to the player may be acquired. Further, for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 having a gate through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right area toward the gaming area 7, and when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, If it is a pachinko gaming machine in which the probability variation state occurs by passing through the gate, if it does not own a predetermined number of points or more, the probability variation state is not provided by notifying the timing when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened. However, when the player has a predetermined number of points or more, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is made easy to win a game ball by notifying the timing when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released. Thus, it may be possible to obtain a notification of a timing or the like that is advantageous for the player, such as facilitating the probability change state.

1 Pachinko machine 8a First special symbol display 8b Second special symbol display 13a First start port switch 29a, 29b Winning port 29c, 29d Winning port 30a, 30b Winning port switch 33 Point gate 33a Point gate switch 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game medium to the game area, and gives points based on the fact that the game medium passes through a specific area provided in the game area,
Game medium detecting means for detecting that the game medium has passed through the specific area;
A determination means for determining whether or not a specific start condition for starting the provision of points is satisfied;
Specific time timing means for starting the measurement of a preset specific time on condition that the determination means determines that the specific start condition is established;
The timing of the specific time by the specific time counting means is measured on the condition that the game medium that has passed through the specific area is detected by the game medium detecting means by the time the specific time by the specific time counting means is completed. A point processing means for initializing and giving a predetermined number of points to the player;
Production execution means for executing any production including at least a specific production according to the progress of the game,
Mode control means for controlling the mode of the effect executed by the effect executing means to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different execution ratios of the specific effect;
Point number determination means for determining whether or not the number of points given until the time measurement of the specific time by the specific time measurement means is first completed after the specific start condition is satisfied,
Mode changing means for changing the effect mode from the effect mode before becoming the threshold value or more to another effect mode on the condition that the point number determining means determines that the value is equal to or greater than the threshold value;
Equipped with a,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific time counting means restarts the specific time counting when the timing of the specific time is initialized by the point processing means .

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