JP5931674B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention provides a pachinko that performs variable display in a plurality of variable display areas , derives and displays the display result of the variable display, and can provide an advantageous value advantageous to the player based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. It relates to gaming machines such as machines and slot machines.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined game value is given. is there. In addition, a variable display area capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner (also referred to as “variable” or “variable display”) is provided, and the variable information is displayed in the variable display area based on the winning of the game medium in the starting area. In some cases, a predetermined game value is given to the player when the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result. Derived display is that the symbol is displayed in a stopped state (except for a stop before the so-called re-variable display (temporary stop)).

  Note that the game value is, for example, that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine when the specific gaming state occurs is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, To generate a right to become advantageous for the game, to make it easier to satisfy the conditions for paying out the game media, to pay out the game media, and to give the points necessary to play the game (However, they are examples.)

  When the specific gaming state occurs, for example, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to the specific gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Also, after the variable information display is started in the variable display area until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, all the identification information (temporary stop identification information) has been temporarily stopped There is a type that performs pseudo continuous variation (also referred to as pseudo-continuous) in which re-variation is performed once or a plurality of times to re-variate information. Further, chance symbols are displayed over the temporary stop identification information for all the variable display areas, and the degree of expectation (possibility of being a big hit) varies depending on the type of chance eye made up of the temporary stop identification information and the chance symbol. There is a gaming machine (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-177232 A (paragraph 0092 etc.)

  The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 improves the interest of the game by changing the degree of expectation according to the type of chance.

  However, since the degree of expectation is related only to the type of chance, the player pays attention only to the type of chance.

The present invention aims to make it possible to improve the enjoyment of the game at the time of performing the fluctuation display.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display in a plurality of variable display areas (for example, symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R), derives and displays the display result of the variable display, and satisfies a predetermined condition. A gaming machine capable of giving an advantageous value (for example, jackpot) advantageous to a player on the basis of a temporary stop display from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. Re-variable display execution means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) that performs variable display by a re-variable display pattern (for example, a variable pattern with pseudo-continuous effects) in which re-variable display for re-executing variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. Steps S823, S844 to S846 in FIG. 8) and the vicinity of any of the variable display areas when displaying the temporary stop In this case, a notice execution means for executing a specific notice (for example, a notice by the character images 9a and 9b) (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S823 to S825, S831 to S833, and S841 to S843 in the effect control microcomputer 100). And a continuous effect execution means for executing a continuous effect in which a predetermined effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variable displays, and the notice execution means can execute a plurality of types of the specific notice, varying display area as any type of particular notice, in the vicinity of ratio of the predetermined value depending on whether the run is provided to the player different in, that perform particular notice (Figure 30, see Figure 31, for example, when a specific effect in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L is executed, the highest expectation for big hit), the continuous demonstration execution means It is possible to execute the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect with a high expectation to which an advantageous value is given compared to when the first continuous effect is executed. It is characterized by shifting from the first continuous effect to the second continuous effect at a different rate depending on whether the type of the specific notice is executed .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the fluctuation display areas the specific advance notice is executed, and to improve the interest of the game when the fluctuation display is performed. .

(2) A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention performs variable display in a plurality of variable display areas (for example, symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R), derives and displays a display result of the variable display, and has predetermined conditions. Is a gaming machine capable of giving an advantageous value (for example, jackpot) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the holding storage means for storing the variable display that has not yet started as the holding storage ( For example, a pending storage buffer (see FIG. 16B), a determination unit that determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a determination that determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the determination unit determines Based on the means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes step S61) and the determination result of the determination means, When a display result of a predetermined number of variable displays based on the hold storage stored before is derived and displayed, a specific advance notice (for example, a character image at the time of a pre-read notice effect) is displayed in the vicinity of any of the change display areas. The notice execution means for executing the notice by 9a and 9b (for example, in the second embodiment, when it is decided to execute the prefetch notice in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control is executed based on the process table. And a continuous effect executing means for executing a continuous effect in which a predetermined effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variable displays, and the notice executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of the specific notices. Yes, depending on which type of specific notice is executed in the vicinity of which variable display area, the ratio of giving a predetermined value to the player differs Sea urchin, that perform particular notice (Figure 44, see FIG. 45, for example, when a specific effect in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L is executed, the highest expectation for big hit), continuous director execution means It is possible to execute the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect with a high expectation to which an advantageous value is given compared to when the first continuous effect is executed. It is characterized by making it transfer from a 1st continuous production to a 2nd continuous production at a different ratio according to whether a specific notice of a kind is performed .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the fluctuation display areas the specific advance notice is executed, and to improve the interest of the game when the fluctuation display is performed. .

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when executing the specific notice a plurality of times, the notice executing means includes a specific notice execution time and a variable display area in which the specific notice is executed. vicinity of the first time, the left symbol display area 9 L: depending predetermined value is as the percentage to be awarded to a player differs, that perform particular notice (30, 31, 44, see FIG. 45 When the specific effect is executed, the expectation for the big hit is the highest, but for the second time, the expectation for the big hit is the highest when the specific effect is executed near the middle symbol display area 9C) It may be configured.
According to such a configuration, at any times any variable display area in variation in can be noticed the player to whether a particular notice is executed, interest for games when fluctuation display is performed more Can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the specific notice is executed a plurality of times, the notice execution means has a predetermined value according to the combination of variable display areas in which the specific notice is executed. Specific notices are executed so that the ratios given to the players are different (see FIGS. 30, 31, 44, and 45: the first effect and the second effect are performed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L). When executed, the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L only in the first time (the second time is in the vicinity of the middle symbol display area 9C or in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R). The degree of expectation for the big hit may be high).
According to such a configuration, a plurality of times a particular notice, in any of the variable display area over a variation of runs of whether the can be noticed the player, interest for games when fluctuation display is performed It can be improved further.
(5) In the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the notice execution means executes one of a plurality of types of specific notices (for example, a specific notice by the character image 9a and a specific notice by the character image 9b). The specific notice is executed so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on the combination of the type of the specific notice and the variable display area in which the specific notice is executed (see FIGS. 30 and 44). When the specific notice by the character image 9b is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R, the degree of expectation for the big hit when it is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L or in the vicinity of the middle symbol display area 9C May be high).
According to such a configuration, in any kind of particular notice which of the varying display areas can be noticed the player to whether a particular notice is executed, interest for games when fluctuation display is performed It can be improved further.
(6) In the gaming machine of (1) to (5), notice executing means, when the fluctuation appears after the identification information is displayed is started, particular notice, in the back in the display area of the identification information (See FIG. 27D, FIG. 28D, and FIG. 29D).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the specific notice can be further enhanced.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification of effect design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production | presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice pattern determination table in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice pattern determination table in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, a change display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. 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 that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. 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. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display device 8a and the 2nd special symbol display device 8b may each be comprised so that the numerical value (or 2-digit symbol) of 00-99 may be variably displayed, for example.

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

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the 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. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation 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). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, stop, swing, and expand in a state that matches the jackpot symbol. There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols synchronously changing display with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect that is performed in a state in which the state continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, the fluctuation display including the reach effect is referred to as reach fluctuation display. And when the display result of the symbol which is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

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

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. 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.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, in the short time state (time shortened state), which is a game state in which the special symbol variation display time is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and a variable prize is awarded. The opening time of the ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition. In this embodiment, when a predetermined transition condition is established, a probability variation state (that is, a gaming state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state and the short time state) and a short time state ( In other words, the state is also shifted to the short state of probability change, which is a gaming state in which the special symbol variation display time is shortened compared to the normal state and the probability change state. Even in the short time of probability change, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, the game ball shifts to a high base state, which is a game state that is controlled so as to make it easier to start and win.

  As described above, in the short-time state and the short-time state of the probability change, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased, but there is a probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. By performing the shift control to the normal symbol probability changing state to be raised, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is further increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are further increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is achieved. It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  It should be noted that, in the short-time state or the short-time state of the probability change, the transition to the high base state may be made by shifting to the normal symbol time-short state where the variation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time-short state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so the frequency of starting the variation display of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the ordinary symbol is increased. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, since the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened in the short-time state and the short-time state of the probability change, an effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

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

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the 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 of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). 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 variable display of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and displays the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol. At the start, 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.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid 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 (not shown) 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). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 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 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. 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. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S23, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up (adds 1) the counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol determination random number (4). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a slip effect or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b 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 for the normal symbol variation display is set, the CPU 56 changes the display rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds (“◯” and “×”) until the end flag is set. If the speed is to be switched, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “X”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

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

  When the 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. Without reaching the reach state (the state before the final stop symbol is derived and displayed, and the possibility that the combination of jackpot symbols is finally stopped by the effect symbol that has already been stopped and displayed) There may be a case where a combination of predetermined production symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed. Such a 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 jackpot 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. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (usually big hit, probability variation big hit). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54.

  The jackpot type judgment table shows that when the decision to change the display result to a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot” based on the random number (random 1) for jackpot type judgment. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, PA1-1 (non-reach PA1) is used 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”. -1) to PA1-3 (non-reach PA1-3) and PA2-1 (non-reach PA2-1) to PA2-3 (non-reach PA2-3).

Further, PA3-1 (normal PA3-1) to PA3-2 (normal PA3-2) are provided as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. , PA3-3 (Super PA3-3) to PA3-6
A variation pattern of (Super PA 3-6) is prepared. Note that there are a super reach α variation pattern and a super reach β variation pattern as the super reach variation pattern.

  The fluctuation pattern of normal PA 3-2, super PA 3-4, and super PA 3-6 is a fluctuation pattern accompanied by pseudo-rendition. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. . In FIG. 8, “pseudo-continuous two times” means that two temporary stops are performed, and “pseudo-continuous three times” means that three temporary stops are performed. In addition, after the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the reach effect is executed.

  You may use the fluctuation pattern with the pseudo | simulation continuous effect in which a temporary stop is performed once, and the variation pattern with the pseudo continuous effects in which a temporary stop more than three times is performed.

  Moreover, when not reaching, there may be a fluctuation pattern accompanied with pseudo-continuous effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, PB1-1 (normal PB1) -1 to PB1-2 (normal PB1) are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. -2), fluctuation patterns of PB1-3 (super PB1-3) to PB1-6 (super PB1-6) are prepared.

  The variation patterns of the super PB 1-7 to the super PB 1-8 are variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern types of effect symbols. As shown in FIG. 9, CA1-1 is a variation pattern type that is selected when the variation display mode (display result) is non-reach (out of range) and there is no shortening (during low base). Is a variation pattern type selected when the variation display mode (display result) is non-reach (disconnected) and the number of reserved memories is shortened by 2 to 4 (low base), and CA1-3 is a variation display CA1-4 is a variation pattern type (display result) selected when the mode (display result) is non-reach (disconnected) and the number of stored storages is shortened by 5 to 8 (low base). ) Is non-reach (missing) and is a variation pattern type selected when there is no shortening (high base), and CA1-5 has a non-reach (missing) variation display mode (display result). Reduced the number of reserved memories 2 to 8 (high base) Is a fluctuation pattern type is selected when the.

  CA2-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variation display mode (display result) is reach (displacement) and normal reach, and CA2-2 has a variation display mode (display result) reach ( Is a variation pattern type selected at the time of super reach.

  CB1-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variation display mode (display result) is a non-probable big hit (normal big hit) or a probable big hit and is a normal reach, and CB1-2 is a variation display type ( This is a variation pattern type selected when the display result) is non-probable big hit (normal big hit) or probable big hit and is super reach.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol, according to the determination result of the jackpot type, the variation pattern type is determined as a random number (random 3 for determining the variation pattern type). ) Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

  Each jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) value for variation pattern type determination, and any of the variation pattern types of CB1-1 to CB1-2. A decision value corresponding to is set.

  FIGS. 11A to 11B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133B. Among these, FIG. 11A shows the variation pattern types CA1-1, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1. And the variation pattern types CA1-2, CA2-1, and CA2-2 that are used when the gaming state is the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 are set. The variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern types CA1-3, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is in the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 are set. An outlier variation pattern type determination table is shown. Also, in FIG. 11 (B), variation pattern types CA1-4, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is the high base state and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1 are set. The variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern types CA1-5, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is the high base state and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 8 are set. An outlier variation pattern type determination table is shown.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table 134A and a jackpot variation pattern determination table 134B stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. 12A shows a random number (fluctuation pattern determination random number) according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “out of range”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on random 4).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 134B shown in FIG. 12B is a random number (fluctuation pattern determination random number) according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on random 4).

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern type CB1-2 is selected at a higher rate in the case of probability variation big hit than in the case of non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit). In addition, the variation pattern type CB1-1 is selected at a higher rate in the case of non-probable variation big hits than in the case of probability variation big hits.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when 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 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variation display 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 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 command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the effect symbol variation display 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 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, the winning determination result designation command is not used, but a notice effect (so-called pre-read notice effect) is executed over one or a plurality of variable displays before the variable display is started. Used in case.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command and a jackpot start designation 2 designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there.

  Command 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 state. The commands B000 (H) to B002 (H) are referred to as gaming state designation commands.

  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.

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

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time 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 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-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are sent to the effect symbol variation display corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. The effect display parts such as the image display device 9 that can be used in common with the change display of the effect symbol corresponding to the change display of the second special symbol of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol. When controlling the game, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where 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): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (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 big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). 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.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  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 S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 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. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 16A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 16 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 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 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16B) ( Step S1216). In the processing of step S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be.

  FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) that stores random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 16B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to set the value of the first reserved memory number counter to EXT data and transmit the first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (step S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16B) ( Step S1227). In the process of step S1227, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to set the value of the second reserved memory number counter to EXT data and transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1232).

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the value of the total number of pending storages in the special symbol normal process (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process ends.

  When the total number of pending storage is not 0, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 17A) indicates “first”. Confirmation (step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”), the CPU 56 displays a special symbol pointer (a special symbol for the first special symbol). Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether process processing is being performed or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. However, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. It is preferable that priority is given to the special symbol variation display.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Step S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination that is extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7A) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

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

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

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (step S71). Next, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7B to select the type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“normal” "Big hit" or "Probability change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, either “3” or “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, when the big hit type is determined as “normal big hit”, “3” (normal big hit symbol) is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “probable big hit” is determined as “7” (probable variable big hit symbol). Is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 decides to use the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A (step S92).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines to use the deviation variation pattern type determination table 133A or 133B (step S95). In addition, it is confirmed whether the current gaming state is a high base state or a low base state, and the current total pending storage number is confirmed, and a table corresponding to the gaming state and the total pending storage number is selected (see FIG. 11). In addition, the gaming state is confirmed depending on whether or not the time flag is set, and the total pending memory number is confirmed based on the value of the pending memory number counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in the processing of steps S92 and S95. Then, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Further, the CPU 56 uses a jackpot variation pattern determination table 134B (FIG. 12B) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. (See FIG. 12A) or the deviation variation pattern determination table 134A (see step S103). Further, the random pattern 4 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S104).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S105).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S106). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S107). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S108).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit any effect control command (see FIG. 13) of display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type and deviation. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S112. When the big hit flag is set, the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit) is confirmed, and control is performed to transmit a display result 2-3 designation command corresponding to the big hit type (step S111). The jackpot type is specifically confirmed based on the data set in the jackpot type buffer in the process of step S74 of the special symbol normal process.

  In step S112, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol in 8b is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. When the data to be shown is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is ended. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

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

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S146. If it is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S141). If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be displayed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142).

  When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S144). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S145).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). If it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted. If it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot (step S166). If it is not a probable big hit (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets 100 times in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S175.

  If the probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag (step S171) and sets a time reduction flag (step S172). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the probability variation state designation command and the time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S173 and S174). Then, control goes to a step S175.

  In this embodiment, the short time flag set in the processing of steps S167 and S172 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. Used. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  In step S175, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (step S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704), and executes the effect control process of steps S705 to S707.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705).

  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 a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIG. 14) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  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 a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIG. 13) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  The effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S619). However, if the received production control command is a power-on designation command (initialization designation command), control is performed to display on the production display device 9 an initial screen indicating that the initialization processing has been executed. When the effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command, control is performed to display a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing). When the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c is updated, and the received effect control command is the second reserved memory. If it is a number designation command, the display of the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display unit 18d is updated. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols and the random number SR2 for determining the specific effect. . Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  The specific effect determining random number SR2 is a random number used to determine the type of specific effect (specifically, the type and display position of a specific image (for example, a character image) displayed in association with a pseudo-continuous effect). It is.

  27 and 28 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the specific effect. The specific effect is displayed in the vicinity of any of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R during temporary stop display when the variation display of the effect symbol is executed based on the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect. This is a notice effect to be executed.

  On the left side of FIG. 27, an example in which a specific effect is executed in the left symbol display area 9L is shown. On the right side of FIG. 27, an example in which a specific effect is executed in the right symbol display area 9R is shown. FIG. 28 shows an example in which a specific effect is executed in the right symbol display area 9R.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, after the left middle right effect symbol starts to change in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. 27 (A), (See (B)), the left, middle, and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped (see FIG. 27C). At that time, in the example shown on the left side of FIG. 27, the character image 9a as the specific image is displayed in the vicinity of the left symbol for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) (see FIGS. 27C and 27D). . In the example shown on the right side of FIG. 27, the character image 9a as a specific image is displayed in the vicinity of the right symbol for a predetermined period. In the example shown in FIG. 28, the character image 9a as the specific image is displayed in the vicinity of the middle symbol for a predetermined period.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the specific effect. In the example shown in FIG. 29, after the left middle right effect symbols start to change in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIGS. 29A and 29B). (See Fig. 29 (C)). At that time, the character image 9b as the specific image is displayed in the vicinity of the left symbol for a predetermined period (see FIGS. 29C and 29D).

  Note that the character image 9b may be displayed near the middle symbol or near the right symbol.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, the vicinity of the effect symbol is the back surface (the surface behind the surface of the effect symbol) in the effect symbol display area.

  In order to realize such display control, the VDP 109 generates an image in which the character image 9a or the character image 9b is superimposed on the background image, and further, an effect design is superimposed on the background image as a sprite image.

  The vicinity of the effect symbol is not limited to the back side in the display area of the effect symbol, but is a region above, below, left, or right of the effect symbol on the display screen, and a predetermined distance from the effect symbol (for example, the display screen It may be an area within 1/10) of the size.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, the character image 9a or the character image 9b is displayed immediately after the left middle right effect symbol is temporarily stopped, but the character image is displayed immediately before the temporary stop display or simultaneously with the temporary stop. 9a or character image 9b may be displayed.

  Further, the character image 9a or the character image 9b may be displayed at a plurality of positions in the variable display area (near the symbol display area), and the degree of expectation for the big hit may be changed depending on the display position.

  30 and 31 are explanatory diagrams showing a notice pattern determination table. The notice pattern determination table is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. FIG. 30 is used when the number of temporary stops is three. FIG. 31 is used when the number of temporary stops is two. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the notice pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the specific effect determination random number. 30 and 31 show the number of determination values, not the determination value itself.

  When using the notice pattern determination table in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the temporary stop symbol at the time of temporary stop (“1” “1” “2” or “6” “6” “7”: hereinafter also referred to as chance chance) .) Is determined, and as an effect mode, which type of character image is displayed in the vicinity of which effect symbol at which temporary stop is determined. “Character A” refers to the character image 9a, and “Character B” refers to the character image 9b.

  In this embodiment, both the temporary stop symbol and the production mode are determined by using the notice pattern determination table, but they may be determined separately. That is, after determining the temporary stop symbol, the effect mode (type of character image and display position) may be determined, or after determining the effect mode, the temporary stop symbol may be determined.

  In this embodiment, the same temporary stop symbol is displayed at the time of all temporary stops in one variable display, but it may not be the same. For example, different temporary stop symbols may be displayed temporarily for each temporary stop. In that case, the temporary stop symbol may be determined by lottery using, for example, a random number at the time of each temporary stop, or the temporary stop symbol may be determined for each temporary stop at the beginning (for example, at the start of fluctuation). Good.

  As shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, when a specific effect is executed in all temporary stop times, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L, the degree of expectation for the big hit is the highest. High (high reliability for jackpots). Further, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R, the expectation for the big hit is the lowest (the reliability for the big hit is low).

  Moreover, about the 1st time, when a specific effect is performed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L, the expectation degree for a big hit is the highest.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, the notice pattern in which the specific effect is executed near the symbol display area 9C in the second time is No. 02, 04, 08, 11, 22, 24, 28, 31 (when executed for the second time and the third time, the second time is regarded as the first time). It occurs at a rate of (20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 40 + 24 + 6 + 6) /300=0.39, and at a rate of (2 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2) /300=0.06.

  The notice pattern in which the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L for the second time is “No. 01,05,09,10,21,25,29,30 (when executed for the second and third times, the second time is regarded as the first time). It occurs at a rate of (25 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 50 + 4 + 4 + 8) /300=0.33, and at a rate of (2 + 2 + 10 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 5) /300=0.12.

  The notice pattern in which the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R for the second time is “No. 03,06,07,12,23,26,27,30 (when executed for the second and third times, the second time is regarded as the first time). It occurs at a rate of (15 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 30 + 2 + 10 + 4) /300=0.23, and at a rate of (8 + 16 + 8 + 12 + 4 + 8 + 4 + 6) /300=0.22 at the time of deviation.

  Therefore, for the second time, when a specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the middle symbol display area 9C, the expectation for the big hit is the highest.

  In this embodiment, regarding the degree of expectation for the big hit, “none” (no specific performance is not executed) is not considered, but “none” may be taken into consideration. For example, no. The ten notice pattern is the second notice (although it is the first (first) temporary stop when viewed from the player), and the notice pattern in which the effect by “character A” is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L. Suppose that In addition, as described above, the determination value may be set such that the degree of expectation varies depending on which specific effect is executed in the vicinity of which symbol display area 9L.

  Further, when the temporary stop symbols are “6”, “6”, and “7”, the degree of expectation for the big hit is higher than when the temporary stop symbols are “1”, “1”, and “2”.

  For example, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L for the first time and the second time, the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L only in the first time ( In the second time, the expectation for the big hit is higher than the vicinity of the middle symbol display area 9C or the right symbol display area 9R) (see the notice pattern Nos. 01 to 03 and 21 to 23). Further, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L for the second time and the third time, as compared with the case where the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L only in either case. The degree of expectation for the big hit is high (see notice pattern Nos. 01 to 03 and 21 to 23). That is, the symbol display in which the specific notice is executed at each execution time so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on the combination of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in which the specific notice is executed. An area (specifically, the vicinity of the symbol display area) is determined.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, when the specific notice by “Character B” is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R, it is in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L or in the vicinity of the central symbol display area 9C. (The sum of judgment values at the time of big hit / sum of judgment values at the time of loss when executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R) is high. Larger than the sum of judgment values at the time of big hit / sum of judgment values at the time of deviation] when executed in the vicinity of the display area 9L and the middle symbol display area 9C). That is, the type of the specific notice and the design for which the specific notice is executed so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on the combination of the type of the specific notice and the symbol display area where the specific notice is executed. A display area (specifically, the vicinity of the symbol display area) is determined.

  Note that the examples shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 are merely examples, and the specific effect is executed only once (or only twice) of the three (or twice) temporary stop opportunities. It may be. Moreover, you may make it always perform a specific production | presentation in all the execution opportunities. For example, the specific effect may be executed at the first and third temporary stops, or the specific effect may be executed at the first and second temporary stops.

  In the example shown in FIG. 31, when the temporary stop symbol is “1”, “1”, “2”, “Character B” may be used only for the first time.

  Also, the product of the big hit probability (1/300 in the normal state) and the occurrence rate of the pseudo-continuous effect (selection rate of the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous effect) at the time of the big hit is a loss probability (299 in the normal state). / 300), the product of the occurrence rate of the pseudo-continuous production is the same (that is, the occurrence rate is 299 times higher than the case of loss at the time of big hit), considering all the fluctuation patterns The number of determination values is assigned so that the degree of expectation for the big hit is as described above.

  When calculating the degree of expectation for the big hit when the pseudo-continuous effect occurs (when considering the high / low expectation for the big hit only when the pseudo-continuous effect occurs), FIG. And the determination value as illustrated in FIG. 31 is set.

  In addition, when using a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect in which one temporary stop is performed or a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect in which more than three temporary stops are performed, the expectation degree for the big hit is as described above. The tendency of the expectation for a big jackpot (when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L, the expectation for the big hit is the highest, and the temporary stop symbols are “6”, “6”, “7” Is higher than the case where the temporary stop symbols are “1”, “1”, “2”, etc.).

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern with the pseudo-continuous effect is a reach variation pattern. However, when there is a variation pattern with the pseudo-continuous effect when not reaching, the specific effect may be executed at a low rate. Good.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. Note that in the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol), but the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable symbol display of the first special symbol. The control related to the change display of the display and the control related to the change display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change display of the second special symbol are also executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that variation display 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) that instructs all symbols to stop, the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big 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 jackpot end effect process (step S806).

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

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the RAM variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Further, the received display result designation command is read from the display result designation command storage area of the RAM (step S822).

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous representation) (step S823). If it is not a quasi-continuous variation pattern, the process proceeds to step S826.

  If it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a specific effect determination random number (step S824), and the notification pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 or the notification pattern determination table shown in FIG. Is used to determine the notice pattern (chance eye and effect mode) to be used (step S825). Specifically, the notice pattern corresponding to the determination value (determination value set in the notice pattern determination table) that matches the value of the random number for determining the specific effect is determined. Then, control goes to a step S831.

  In the process of step S825, the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit determination value in the case of big hit, and uses the determination value for loss in the case of loss. The effect control CPU 101 stores the determined notice pattern in the RAM.

  Further, in the process of step S825, the chance chance when the specific effect is executed is determined, but the effect control CPU 101 determines that the specific effect is not executed ("None" in FIGS. 30 and 31). A temporary stop symbol (which may be the same as the chance) is determined and stored in the RAM.

  In step S826, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Then, control goes to a step S831.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. In the case of a loss (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than those described above is determined (except for the chances of pseudo-continuous). However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

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

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

  When determining the jackpot symbol, specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts SR1-1 in the process of step S826 and uses the SR1-1 to stop the left middle right symbol (left middle right symbol). (A combination of performance symbols that are aligned).

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

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the production pattern of the variation pattern and the specific production (step S831). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S832).

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

  The process table shown in FIG. 36 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to the variation pattern and the production mode of the specific effect. That is, a process table corresponding to each type of specific effect is stored in the ROM.

  If it is determined to execute the specific effect, a process table (corresponding to the determined notice pattern is realized in the process of step S831 in order to realize the effect pattern of the notice pattern determined in the process of step S825). Process table) is selected, the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the process data in the process of step S833, and thereafter, when the process timer times out, the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the next process data in the process table. The specific effect illustrated in (1) is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the specific effect is executed, the reach effect is executed after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Therefore, the process table for realizing the effect mode of the specific effect includes Process data for realizing a reach effect that is executed after the continuous effect is completed is also set.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating an aspect of the effect during the change display time (change time) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a variation time in that mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to execute the display effect in a mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect pattern CPU 101 so as to display the effect pattern change display by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S835).

  The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the image data in which the VDP 109 is written in the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the change in effect design.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S836).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C).

  When the process timer times out (step S841), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S842). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S843).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S844), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (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 S845). In this way, the effect control device 9 realizes effect pattern variation control. The VDP 109 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. In this manner, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect design that are changing the effect design. Further, a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 30 ms) is reset in the variation control timer (step S846).

  When the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily displays the temporary stop symbol specified by the notice pattern stored in the RAM when the temporary stop timing of the effect symbol arrives. Stop. The temporary stop timing is determined in advance for each variation pattern, but the production control CPU 101 can recognize the temporary stop timing based on the value of the variation time timer.

  When the variation time timer has timed out (step S851), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) (step S853). ). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the symbol determination command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination designation command has been received is set (step S852), the process proceeds to step S853.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol in accordance with data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S861), and a symbol confirmation command. If the reception flag is set, the symbol confirmation command reception flag is reset (step S862).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (step S865). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S805) (step S866).

  If it is determined not to win, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S867).

  FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are explanatory diagrams showing a notice pattern determination table in a modified example. In the example shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, unlike the example shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, when the specific effect is executed in all temporary stop times, the specific effect is generated in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R. When executed, expectation for jackpot is highest (high confidence for jackpot). Further, when a specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L, the expectation for the big hit is the lowest (the reliability for the big hit is low).

  Moreover, about the 1st time, when a specific effect is performed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9R, the expectation degree for a big hit is the highest. For the second time, when a specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the central symbol display area 9C, the expectation for the big hit is the highest.

  In the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes the specific notice so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on in which symbol display area the specific notice is executed. Since the symbol display area to be played is determined, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which symbol display area the specific notice is executed, and to further enhance the interest of the game when the chance eye is temporarily displayed. be able to.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control has a ratio that a predetermined value is given to the player depending on which type of chance item is temporarily stopped and in which symbol display area the specific notice is executed. Differently, since the chance eye for temporary stop display and the symbol display area for which the specific notice is executed are determined, in which symbol display area the specific notice is executed and the chance for the temporary stop display. The player can be noticed, and the interest of the game when the chance is temporarily displayed can be improved.

  Note that “6”, “6”, “7”, and “1”, “1”, and “2” are used as chances, but other combinations of symbols may be used. Further, there may be one kind of chance. Further, in this embodiment, effect symbols (“1”, “2”, “6”, “7”) that are used even in combinations of effect symbols other than chance eyes are used, but effect symbols other than chance eyes are used. You may use the design etc. which are not used by the combination of.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily displays chances in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R from when the variation display of the production symbols is started until the display result is derived and displayed. When re-variable display is executed in which the variable display is executed again after the stop display is performed, a specific advance notice is executed in the vicinity of any of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R when the chance eye is temporarily stopped. However, in the second embodiment, a notice effect (so-called look-ahead notice effect (also referred to as a continuous notice effect) is given over a plurality of variable displays when there is a hold that makes the display result a big hit symbol during hold storage. )). Then, when the chance is derived and displayed, a specific notice is executed in the vicinity of any of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R.

  In this embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal process at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, or the variation pattern setting process In other cases, the variation pattern is determined at the timing when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 before the change based on the start winning is started. The determination process at the time of winning is executed. By transmitting the determination result in the determination process at the time of winning to the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control microcomputer 100 continuously announces that it will be a big hit or reach before the change of the effect symbol is executed. A notice effect (pre-read notice effect) is executed.

  In this embodiment, the specific effect is a notice that is executed in the vicinity of any of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed when the continuous notice effect is being executed. Production. That is, similar to the effects shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, the character image is displayed in the vicinity of the effect symbol. However, in the first embodiment, the character image is displayed when the left middle right effect symbol is temporarily displayed, but in this embodiment, the left middle right effect symbol is derived and displayed (final stop). When the image is displayed, a character image is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the character image 9a or the character image 9b is displayed after the derivation stop of the left middle right effect symbol is displayed, but the character image 9a or the character image 9b is displayed immediately before the derivation is stopped or simultaneously with the derivation stop. May be displayed.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing winning determination processing. The winning time determination process is executed in the start port switch passing process (see FIG. 15).

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the processes of steps S1216 and S1226 and stored in the holding storage buffer, and the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. And confirms whether or not they match (step S221).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 obtains the jackpot type determination random number and the jackpot type determination table extracted in the processing of steps S1216 and S1226 and stored in the holding storage buffer. The jackpot type is determined by using (Step S224). Then, data corresponding to the jackpot type is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command indicating the jackpot type (step S225). Then, the process proceeds to step S231. The winning determination result designation command is an effect control command indicating the result of the winning determination process.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the game state at the start of the variation (variable display) started based on the start winning is a certain change state. (Step S222).

  In the process of step S222, if the current gaming state is a probability change state (if the probability change flag is set), the CPU 56 matches the normal jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7B) in the reserved storage buffer. If there is a holding memory having a big hit type determining random number (excluding a holding memory currently being determined), it is determined that the gaming state does not become a probable change state. In addition, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit type determination random number matches the determination value (see FIG. 7B) for the probable change big hit in the reserved storage buffer when the current gaming state is the normal state (the probability change flag is not set). It is determined that the gaming state does not become the probability change state even when there is no holding memory (excluding the holding memory currently being determined) having.

  When the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in the processing of steps S1216 and S1226 and stored in the holding storage buffer, and the probable variation shown in the right column of FIG. The jackpot determination value at the time is compared, and it is confirmed whether or not they match (step S223). If they match, the process proceeds to step S224.

  If they do not match, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern determination table extracted in the processing of steps S1216 and S1226 and stored in the holding storage buffer, and the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern with a reach effect. It is determined whether or not (steps S226 and S227).

  When the variation pattern becomes a reach variation pattern, data corresponding to reach deviation (the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern but the display result is a deviated symbol) is set as the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command ( Step S228). Then, the process proceeds to step S231.

  If the fluctuation pattern does not become the reach fluctuation pattern, the data corresponding to the non-reach deviation (the fluctuation pattern is not the reach fluctuation pattern and the display result is the deviation pattern) is set as the EXT data of the determination result designation command at the time of winning. (Step S229). Then, the process proceeds to step S231.

  In step S231, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the winning determination result designation command in which the EXT data is set in the processes of steps S225, S228, and S229 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing effect control process processing (step S706) in the second embodiment. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading notice effect determination process (step S800A), and then performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a prefetch notice effect determination process (step S800A). In this embodiment, the processing of steps S823 to S825 is not executed in the effect symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 34).

  In the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether any winning determination result designation command has been newly received (step S6001). When the winning determination result specifying command is received, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received winning determination result specifying command in the winning determination result storage buffer. The winning determination result storage buffer can store eight winning determination result designation commands.

  In the process of step S6001, the effect control CPU 101 newly receives a winning determination result specifying command by determining whether or not a winning determination result specifying command is newly stored in the winning determination result storage buffer. It can be confirmed whether or not. If a new winning determination result designation command has not been received, the process ends.

  When a new winning determination result designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 has a notice execution flag indicating that the notice effect (pre-read notice effect) is already being executed or has been determined to be executed. It is confirmed whether it is set (step S6002). The advance notice flag is set in the process of step S6009. If the notice execution flag is set, the process ends.

  When the notice execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 2 or more (step S6003). If the total pending storage number is less than 2, the process ends. When the total number of pending storages is 2 or more, there is a pending storage in which the big hit or the reach is lost (the big win or the reach is lost in the winning judgment result designation command stored in the winning judgment result storage buffer). It is confirmed whether or not there is a winning determination result designation command indicating this (step S6004). If there is no such pending storage, the process ends.

  Note that if it is determined in the process of step S6004 that there is no reserved memory that is out of reach or reach, all the stored memories are non-reach stored. That is, in this embodiment, the continuous notice effect for non-reach deviation is not executed.

  However, a continuous notice effect for non-reach deviation may be executed. In that case, the continuous notice effect is a “false” notice effect (because it is not a big hit or reach).

  In the case where there is such a holding memory, the effect control CPU 101 at the time of winning for the start winning up to the previous one of the holding memory (hereinafter referred to as the result of determining the winning target for the notice or the reserved memory for the notice). It is checked whether all the determination results are out of reach (step S6005). If there is something that does not deviate from non-reach, the process ends. If all of them are out of reach, the process proceeds to step S6006. If it is determined in the process of step S6004 that there is a holding memory that is a big hit or out of reach, and if the holding memory is the latest holding memory, there is no “before” holding memory, so that the processing of step S6005 The result of the determination process is naturally “N”.

  Note that instead of executing the process of step S6004, “before” in the process of step S6005 may be replaced with “latest stored storage” to execute the process.

  In step S6006, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a specific effect determining random number, and determines whether or not to execute the notice effect (prefetching notice effect, that is, the continuous notice effect) using the notice pattern determination table.

  44 and 45 are explanatory diagrams showing a notice pattern determination table in the second embodiment. The notice pattern determination table is stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. FIG. 44 is used when the number of variable displays capable of executing the pre-reading notice effect is 3 (when the number of hold storages that occurred before the hold of the current determination target is 3). FIG. 45 is used when the number of variable displays in which the pre-reading notice effect can be executed is two (when the number of hold storages that occurred before the determination target hold is two). The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the notice pattern (continuous notice pattern) corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the specific effect determination random number. In FIGS. 44 and 45, the number of determination values is described instead of the determination value itself. 44 and 45 exemplify the case where the number of times of variable display capable of executing the pre-reading notice effect is three times and the case where the number of times of variable display is two times. A notice pattern determination table corresponding to each of the variable display times that can be executed is stored in the ROM.

  44 and 45 is the same as the allocation method in the notice pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, as in the case of the first embodiment, when the specific effect is executed in all the fluctuation times, the specific effect is displayed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L. When is executed, the expectation for the jackpot is the highest (high reliability for the jackpot). Further, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R, the expectation for the big hit is the lowest (the reliability for the big hit is low).

  Moreover, about the 1st time, when a specific effect is performed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L, the expectation degree for a big hit is the highest.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the notice pattern in which the specific effect is executed near the symbol display area 9C in the second time is No. 02, 04, 08, 11, 22, 24, 28, 31 (when executed for the second time and the third time, the second time is regarded as the first time). It occurs at a rate of (20 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 40 + 24 + 6 + 6) /300=0.39, and at a rate of (2 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2) /300=0.06.

  The notice pattern in which the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L for the second time is “No. 01,05,09,10,21,25,29,30 (when executed for the second and third times, the second time is regarded as the first time). It occurs at a rate of (25 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 50 + 4 + 4 + 8) /300=0.33, and at a rate of (2 + 2 + 10 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 5) /300=0.12.

  The notice pattern in which the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R for the second time is “No. 03,06,07,12,23,26,27,30 (when executed for the second and third times, the second time is regarded as the first time). It occurs at a rate of (15 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 30 + 2 + 10 + 4) /300=0.23, and at a rate of (8 + 16 + 8 + 12 + 4 + 8 + 4 + 6) /300=0.22 at the time of deviation.

  Therefore, for the second time, when a specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the middle symbol display area 9C, the expectation for the big hit is the highest.

  Further, when the stop symbol is “6” “6” “7”, the degree of expectation for the big hit is higher than when the stop symbol is “1” “1” “2”.

  For example, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L for the first time and the second time, the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L only in the first time ( In the second time, the expectation for the big hit is higher than the vicinity of the middle symbol display area 9C or the right symbol display area 9R) (see the notice pattern Nos. 01 to 03 and 21 to 23). Further, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L for the second time and the third time, as compared with the case where the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L only in either case. The degree of expectation for the big hit is high (see notice pattern Nos. 01 to 03 and 21 to 23). That is, the symbol display in which the specific notice is executed at each execution time so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on the combination of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in which the specific notice is executed. An area (specifically, the vicinity of the symbol display area) is determined.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, when the specific notice by “Character B” is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R, it is in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L or in the vicinity of the central symbol display area 9C. (The sum of judgment values at the time of big hit / sum of judgment values at the time of loss when executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R) is high. Larger than the sum of judgment values at the time of big hit / sum of judgment values at the time of deviation] when executed in the vicinity of the display area 9L and the middle symbol display area 9C). That is, the type of the specific notice and the design for which the specific notice is executed so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on the combination of the type of the specific notice and the symbol display area where the specific notice is executed. A display area (specifically, the vicinity of the symbol display area) is determined.

  If it is determined that the notice effect (pre-read notice effect) is to be executed (step S6008), the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice execution flag (step S6009) and stores the notice effect form in the RAM (step S6010). .

  In the process of step S6006, stop symbols (“1”, “1”, “2” or “6”, “6”, “7” (chance)) at the time of each variable stop are determined, It is determined which type of character image is displayed in the vicinity of which effect symbol in the changing times. “Character A” refers to the character image 9a, and “Character B” refers to the character image 9b.

  In this embodiment, both the stop symbol and the production mode are determined by using the notice pattern determination table, but they may be determined separately. That is, after determining the temporary stop symbol, the effect mode (type of character image and display position) may be determined, or after determining the effect mode, the temporary stop symbol may be determined.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sets (No. -1) of the storage subject to the advance notice in the advance effect execution counter (step S6011). The notice effect execution frequency counter is a counter for counting the number of fluctuations (including fluctuations based on the reserved storage of the advance notice) that are executed before the change (variable display) based on the hold storage of the advance notice target.

  Note that the number of reserved storage corresponds to information indicating the number of reserved storage, but referring to the example shown in FIG. 26, for example, it is stored in the storage area 3 in the winning determination result storage buffer. If the determination result at the time of winning is the target of the advance notice, the number of the reserved storage for the advance notice is “3”.

  When the notice execution flag is set after the start of the next change in the effect design, the effect control CPU 101 uses the process table for realizing the effect mode stored in the RAM to display the effect during the change. By executing, a continuous effect is realized and a specific effect is realized. Further, the production control CPU 101 derives and displays the “stop symbol” stored in the RAM at the end of the change.

  44 and 45, the “stop symbol” determined in the process of step S826 is derived and displayed at the end of the variation in the fluctuation times corresponding to “none” in the notice determination tables shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. You may make it display.

  In the second embodiment, the production control CPU 101 executes the specific notice so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on which symbol display area the specific notice is executed. Since the symbol display area to be played is determined, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which symbol display area the specific notice is executed, and to improve the interest of the game when the chance eyes are derived and displayed Can do.

  Further, the ratio of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on which type of chance item is derived and displayed and in which symbol display area the specific notice is executed. Thus, the chance item to be derived and displayed and the symbol display area in which the specific notice is executed are determined. Therefore, the player is assigned to the symbol display area in which the specific notice is executed and the chance item to be displayed and derived. It is possible to attract attention, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game when the chances are derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, an effect symbol that is used even in a combination of effect symbols other than the chance eye is used as the chance eye, but a symbol that is not used in an effect symbol combination other than the chance eye may be used.

  In the second embodiment, in the effect symbol variation start process (see FIG. 34), the processes in steps S823 to S825 are not executed. That is, when the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, a specific effect is provided. Although not executed, in the second embodiment, the specific effect may be executed even when the pseudo-continuous effect is performed.

  In this case, the chance eyes in the pseudo-continuous effect and the chance eyes in the pre-reading notice effect may be the same or different.

  When a specific effect is executed even when a pseudo-continuous effect is being performed, the method of assigning determination values in the notice pattern determination table (continuous notice pattern determination table) shown in FIGS. 44 and 45 is shown in FIGS. It may be changed from the allocation method in the indicated notice pattern determination table (normal notice pattern determination table). That is, the tendency of the expectation level for the jackpot may be changed.

  For example, in the second embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, when the specific effect is executed in all the fluctuation times, the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L. The degree of expectation for the jackpot is the highest, and when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R, the degree of expectation for the jackpot is the lowest. Unlike the case of the form, when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R, the expectation for the big hit is the highest, and the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L In addition, a determination value is assigned in the continuous notice pattern determination table so that the degree of expectation for the big hit is the lowest.

  If the same method is used for assigning the judgment values in the continuous notice pattern determination table and the normal notice pattern determination table, the player will be notified when the continuous notice is being executed and when the pseudo-continuous effect is being executed. Since the same tendency is shown for the degree of expectation for jackpot, it is easy to grasp the degree of expectation.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot is taken as an example of the predetermined value given to the player. However, the predetermined value may be a probability change state or a short time state. That is, in a gaming machine that gives an advantageous value advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result, the predetermined value given to the player is the same as the advantageous value. Sometimes. Further, it may be a jackpot game period (number of rounds). In addition, when the predetermined value targets a plurality of types of value, the tendency of the degree of expectation with respect to the value (the value when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the left symbol display area 9L). When the temporary stop symbol is “6”, “6”, or “7”, the expectation for a certain value when the specific effect is executed in the vicinity of the right symbol display area 9R is the highest. May be different).

  Further, the value may be a privilege such as a predetermined point given to the player. In order to give value, a two-dimensional barcode (corresponding to value) such as QR code (registered trademark) for connecting to a specific Web site may be displayed on the effect display device 9. In that case, the player can connect to the website via a mobile phone or the like, and can receive a notification corresponding to the third step effect from the website. You can get fun.

  The game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100 may further control the following modifications.

(Modification 1) The effect control microcomputer 100 executes a notice effect for notifying that it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state), and over a predetermined period (for example, a plurality of variable displays). A continuous effect in which a predetermined effect is continuously performed is executed. The continuous effect includes a first continuous effect and a second continuous effect that is executed more frequently when the display result of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) than when the first continuous effect is executed. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the second continuous production at a high rate when it is a big hit.) The effect control microcomputer 100 executes one of a plurality of notice effects having different effect modes. After starting the first continuous effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 shifts from the middle of the first continuous effect to the second continuous effect at a different rate according to the difference in the effect mode of the notice effect being executed.

  By performing such control, the player can be put in a state in which the second continuous effect is expected even if the second continuous effect whose expectation of the specific display result is higher than that of the first continuous effect is not started. it can.

  Note that the notice effect for notifying that the game state is controlled to a specific game state is an effect performed during variable display, and is an effect for notifying the display result of the variable display. In addition, the continuous effect is, for example, a notice effect (a so-called pre-reading notice effect (also referred to as a continuous notice effect)) that is executed at a high frequency when there is a hold that makes the display result a big hit symbol during hold storage, or once. This is a pseudo-continuous effect in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed once or more during the variable display (variation). Further, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the suggestion effect in the above embodiment may be executed in the change of the notice target.

  When executing the pre-reading notice effect, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the display result or variable display mode of the variable display that is started in response to the start winning when the start winning occurs, and the determination result Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 as a command. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the mode of the notice effect based on the command.

  When executing the pseudo-continuous production, the fact that the game control microcomputer 560 is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous production is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 by a command, or the production control microcomputer 100 Decide whether or not to perform the pseudo-continuous production independently.

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

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the fluctuation time, the type of reach production, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity (the production in which at least one temporary stop and re-fluctuation of a symbol is executed during one variable display). In order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the mode, an example of transmitting one change pattern command when starting change has been shown. However, the change pattern is controlled with two or more commands. The microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer A second command may be sent (in interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  The present invention is applicable to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, is a gaming machine including a fluctuation display means, and is preferably applied to a gaming machine capable of executing various effects on the fluctuation display means. The

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A gaming machine capable of performing variable display in a plurality of variable display areas, deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display, and providing an advantageous value advantageous to a player based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. ,
Re-variable display that performs variable display using a re-variable display pattern in which re-variable display is executed a predetermined number of times after the temporary display is displayed until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started. Execution means;
When performing a temporary stop display, a notice execution means for executing a specific notice in the vicinity of any of the variable display areas ;
A continuous effect executing means for executing a continuous effect in which a predetermined effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variable displays ;
The notice execution means is:
Multiple types of the specific notice can be executed,
The specific notice is executed so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on which type of the specific notice is executed in the vicinity of which variable display area ,
The continuous production execution means includes
It is possible to execute a first continuous effect and a second continuous effect with a high degree of expectation to which the advantageous value is given compared to when the first continuous effect is executed,
A gaming machine , wherein after starting the first continuous effect, a transition is made from the first continuous effect to the second continuous effect at a different rate depending on which type of the specific notice is executed . A gaming machine capable of performing variable display in a plurality of variable display areas, deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display, and providing an advantageous value advantageous to a player based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. ,
On-hold storage means for storing variable display that has not started yet as on-hold storage;
Determining means for determining whether or not to satisfy the predetermined condition;
Determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied before the determination by the determination means;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, when a display result of a predetermined number of variable displays based on the hold storage stored before the hold storage that is the object of determination is derived and displayed, a notification executing means for executing a particular notice, in the vicinity of either,
A continuous effect executing means for executing a continuous effect in which a predetermined effect is continuously performed over a plurality of variable displays ;
The notice execution means is:
Multiple types of the specific notice can be executed,
The specific notice is executed so that the proportion of the predetermined value given to the player differs depending on which type of the specific notice is executed in the vicinity of which variable display area ,
The continuous production execution means includes
It is possible to execute a first continuous effect and a second continuous effect with a high degree of expectation to which the advantageous value is given compared to when the first continuous effect is executed,
A gaming machine , wherein after starting the first continuous effect, a transition is made from the first continuous effect to the second continuous effect at a different rate depending on which type of the specific notice is executed .

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