JP5934167B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes variable display of identification information and controls it to an advantageous state based on the establishment of an advantageous condition .

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

  The game value is the right that the state of the special variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a winning ball is easily established.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that performs a reach notice to notify that the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device is a reach mode (for example, the same identification information is stopped and displayed in the left and right variable display areas) (for example, Patent Document 1). When the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 performs the reach notice, the ratio of appearance of a plurality of types of reach modes is made different from the appearance ratio when the reach notice is not performed. Further, the ratio of the appearance of the reach mode is varied according to the type of identification information that is stopped and displayed.

JP 2003-102970 A

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player's expectation for an advantageous state by a notice effect executed at a first timing is not reduced by a notice effect executed at a second timing. .

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that executes variable display of identification information and can be controlled to be in an advantageous state based on the fact that an advantageous condition has been established, the first timing and after the first timing. At the second timing, the notice effect execution means capable of executing the notice effect having different reliability and the specific notice different from the notice effect are executed at different execution ratios depending on which reach mode is displayed according to which identification information is displayed. Specific notice executing means for performing, notice notice effect executed at the first timing and notice effect decision means for determining the notice effect executed at the second timing, and identification information derived and displayed when controlled to the advantageous state and a display result determining means for determining a display result, tell effect determination unit, announcement attraction which is executed in the second timing executed at the first timing The notice effect is determined so as not to be a kind of notice effect having a lower reliability than the notice effect, and the variable display pattern, which is the effect of the variable display of the identification information, includes the identification information after temporarily stopping the identification information. A re-variable display pattern in which re-variable display for re-executing variable display is executed once or a plurality of times is included , and a specific value is given to the player in the display result of the identification information determined by the display result determining means And a second display result corresponding to giving the player a predetermined value that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific value, and the specific notice execution means includes a re-variable display pattern It is when it is performed, without performing a particular notice re variable display that is performed before the last, that perform particular notice in the last re-variable display that is performed, and the identification information included in the first display result Specification for notifying that it will be controlled to an advantageous state after the first reach mode by matching is displayed or after the second reach mode by a combination of identification information included in the second display result is displayed When the specific advance notice is executed after the second reach form by the combination of identification information corresponding to the second display result is displayed by the specific advance notice execution means, when the specific advance notice is executed, It is further characterized by further comprising game value giving means for giving the player a value not lower than the specific value .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to obtain an effect that the player's expectation for the advantageous state by the notice effect executed at the first timing is not reduced by the notice effect executed at the second timing. it can.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), a special variable that changes from a first state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player in an advantageous state to a second state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player. An advantageous state controlled when the second display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device in order to provide a value that is not lower than the specific value, with a winning device (for example, a big winning mouth) The period of the second state in is set to be equal to or longer than the period of the second state in the advantageous state controlled when the first display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device (for example, 15R jackpot for 12R jackpot It may be configured as follows.
According to such a configuration, even when a reach mode based on a combination of identification information other than the first display result is displayed on the variable display device, it is worth the long period of time that the special variable winning device is in the second state. Since there is a possibility of being played, the interest of the game after reaching reach can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the game value giving means provides a predetermined effect (for example, a two-dimensional bar code to the player) as a value not lower than the specific value. It may be configured to execute a special effect during the big hit (see FIG. 50).
According to such a configuration, the player expects execution of the predetermined effect, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

(4) In the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the first timing, which is a plurality of timings from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, and the first timing At a second timing after one timing (see FIG. 34A), a notice effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100) can execute a notice effect for notifying the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state. , A portion for executing the process of step S846 based on the determination results of steps S6003 and S6007), whether to execute the notice effect, and the notice effect determining means for determining the type of the notice effect when executing the notice effect ( For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, a portion for executing the processing of steps S6003 and S6007) It is the first announcement attraction to be executed by the first timing, to determine the first prediction effect a plurality of stages that may be different to be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., notice A1, A2, A3) on one of the The second notice effect executed at the second timing is determined as one of a plurality of stages of second notice effects (for example, notices B1, B2, and B3) having different possibilities of being controlled to be in an advantageous state, The second notice effect is determined to be a type corresponding to a stage that is not lower than the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state by the first notice effect executed at the first timing (see FIGS. 35 and 36). It may be configured.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to obtain an effect that the player's expectation for the advantageous state by the first notice effect is not reduced by the second notice effect.

(5) In the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the first timing from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the reach mode is displayed on the variable display device is advantageous (see FIG. 48). A notice effect executing means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying the possibility of being controlled by the state (for example, a part for executing the process of step S846 based on the determination result of steps S6003 and S6007 in the effect control microcomputer 100). And whether or not to execute the notice effect, and the notice effect determining means for determining the type of the notice effect when the notice effect is executed (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the part for executing the processing of steps S6003 and S6007) ) and provided with, announcement attraction determining means is controlling the first announcement attraction to be executed by the first timing, the advantageous state When the specific notice is executed by the specific notice execution means determined at any one of a plurality of stages of the first notice effect (for example, notices A1, A2, A3) having different abilities, it is executed at the first timing. The first notice effect to be performed may be determined to be a type corresponding to a stage lower than a predetermined stage (for example, a stage with high reliability) (see FIG. 49).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation by executing the specific notice.

(6) In the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the variable display pattern, which is the display mode of the variable display of the identification information, has the reach mode after the variable display of the identification information is started. A re-variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect) in which re-variable display for re-execution of variable display of the identification information is performed once or a plurality of times after the predetermined identification information is temporarily stopped after being displayed ) Is included (see FIG. 6), and the specific notice execution means does not execute the specific notice in the revariable display performed before the last, when the variable display of the identification information is performed by the revariable display pattern. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the last variation in the pseudo-continuous production in the process of step S6015). That a value corresponding to the time set to a particular notice start wait timer: FIG 34 (B) see also) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, the specific notice can be made more prominent than when the specific notice is executed in a plurality of re-variable displays.

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 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of a symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation 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 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 main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st notice (1st notice effect). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd notice (2nd notice effect). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific notice (specific notice effect). It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st notice determination table and the 2nd notice determination table which are used at the time of loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st notice determination table and the 2nd notice determination table used at the time of big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol determination table used at the time of 15R probability variation big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol determination table used at the time of 12R probability variation big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol determination table used at the time of 7R normal big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol determination table used at the time of a loss reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a promotion effect. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of the notice effect in the modification 1 which performs a specific notice at a 2nd timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the specific notification determination table and the 1st notification determination table in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the big hit special effect performed during the big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit display process in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit effect determination table for determining the kind of big hit effect.

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, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of 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 variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer executes the effect display using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. 2 When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the special symbol display device 8b, the effect display is executed using the effect display device 9 along with the variable display. It becomes easy to grasp.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable 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. That is, 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. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 (after the game ball may pass through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of stored memories is not 0) The variable display time (variable time) is started based on the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed. The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the time elapses, and winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening, and the display result is derived and displayed. You And is to be stopped and displayed symbols (the example of identification information) eventually.

  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 display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the decorative display that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. 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, every 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. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue).

  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 below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit). . 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 display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times 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 variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long and the number of times of opening is increased.

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

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is 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, the transition time of special symbols and decorative symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. (In other words, the digestion of the stored memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a winning and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

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

  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 variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of decorative symbols. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the decorative 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 win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 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 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 performs a specific display based on the random R. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is 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 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 variably displays decorative symbols 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 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information relating to effects such as decorative symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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, 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 recovery 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, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. 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 a decorative symbol 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).

  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).

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the decorative symbol variable display state starts after the variable symbol variable display is started. There is a case where a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

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

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

  In this embodiment, as the big hits, there are “7R normal big hit”, “12R positive chance big hit”, and “15R positive chance big hit”. “7R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that is controlled to a seven-round jackpot gaming state and shifts to the normal state (non-probability change state) after the jackpot gaming state ends. The “12R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 12-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  Hereinafter, the 7R normal big hit may be referred to as “normal big hit”. The 12R probability variation jackpot and the 15R probability variation jackpot may be collectively referred to as “probability variation jackpot”.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach pattern are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used in the case where the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. 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. .

  Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal P22-3 as normal patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of PB2-4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are prepared. Of the variation patterns accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times when the super PA3-3 and PA3-4 are used among the variation patterns accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are provided. They are classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of deviation, the variation pattern type includes a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach and special effects, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has special effects. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and special effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3, random 6) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

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

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). If it matches the big hit determination value, it is decided to make a big hit for the special symbol. Determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is a big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to make it.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is determined based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type. ”,“ 12R probability variation jackpot ”, and“ 15R probability variation jackpot ”.

  In this embodiment, as an example, the stop symbol of the 7R normal big hit special symbol is “1”, and when the 12R probability variable big hit is reached, the special symbol stop symbol is “5”, and when the 15R positive variable big hit is reached. The stop symbol of the special symbol is “7”. That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

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

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

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, according to the determination result of the jackpot type, the variation pattern type is changed to a random number for random variation pattern determination (random This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on 2).

  Each big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3. A determination value corresponding to one of the −3 variation pattern types is set.

  FIGS. 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  FIG. 11A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 11B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Also, FIG. 11C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is a short time state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 11B is used, and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 2 (3 In the case of the following, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 11A is used. As shown in FIG. 11, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the ratio of reaching (normal reach, super reach) is smaller than when the total number of pending storages is 0-2. When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 11B, the non-reach CA 2-2 variation pattern type is selected and the non-reach PA 1-2 that is the variation pattern of the shortened variation is selected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of the variable display is reduced as much as possible by shortening the average fluctuation time as the total number of pending storage increases. When the deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is used, that is, at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, it is deviated from a plurality according to the first reserved memory number. When the variation pattern type determination table is selected and the variation of the second special symbol is started, the variation pattern type determination table is selected from the plurality according to the second reserved memory number. The deviation variation pattern type determination table is configured so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, different variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used depending on whether the gaming state is a short-time state or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. A common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the time-short state and for the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, one short-time deviation variation pattern type determination table 135 </ b> C is used. The deviation variation pattern determination table (a table with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of outlier variation pattern type determination tables are used according to the total number of reserved storage, but an outbreak variation pattern type determination table according to the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is used. You may make it use.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A is a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the jackpot type or variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable 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 the above.

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol is “big hit” The data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only normal reach, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 which is a type and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream).

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 14 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. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to 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 variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

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

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

  Commands A001 and A201 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a fanfare designation command). The effect control commands for designating the start of the jackpot game include a jackpot start 1 designation command and a jackpot start 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 (a jackpot end designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

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

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

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 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.

  FIG. 15 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. 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 S321). Further, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. 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).

  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. 16 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S321. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S1212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1214).

  In the RAM 55, an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers corresponding to the hold storage is secured. In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. 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 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 (step S1216). In the process 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, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1221).

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S1223). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224) and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1225).

  In addition, 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 second reserved storage buffer (step S1227). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production 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 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second pending number counter is 0 (step S52). If the value of the second reserved number counter is not 0, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S53). If the value of the second reserved number counter is 0, data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  By executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the process (variation of special symbols) based on the hold storage stored in the second hold storage buffer is preferentially executed. That is, if the value of the second hold number counter is not 0, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, and variable display is started based on the hold memory corresponding to the second start winning. It will be. The variable display is started based on the hold memory corresponding to the first start prize only when the value of the second hold number counter is 0 (when there is no hold memory based on the second start prize).

  It should be noted that the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display may be 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. Good.

  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 sets the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area in. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory number buffer are displayed. shift.

  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. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = m−1.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S57).

  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 extracted in step S1216 of the first start port switch passing process or step S1227 of the second start port switch passing process and stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the big hit is judged. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining 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-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8 in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and a probability change jackpot determination table in which the number of jackpot determination values is set. And a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8 in the ROM 54 are set) are set. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S62. 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

  In step S62, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, using the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 9), the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area (“7R normal jackpot”). ”,“ 12R probability variation big hit ”or“ 15R probability variation big hit ”) is determined as the type of big hit (step S63). In this case, the CPU 56 is a jackpot that has been extracted in step S1216 of the first start port switch passing process and step S1227 of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The type determination 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 S64). For example, when the big hit type is “7R normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “12R probability variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S65). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, any symbol other than the big hit symbol is determined to be an off symbol. When the big hit flag is set, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined as “7R normal big hit”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “12R probability variable big hit” is determined as “5” as a special symbol stop symbol. If “15R probability variation big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S66).

  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 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A (see FIG. 10A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is set when it is determined to be a big hit (specifically, when the big hit game is finished), the timing when the number of time reductions is exhausted, or the special symbol variation display when it is determined that the big hit Is reset when the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S99.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 11A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 11B). )) Is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 11C) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), a variation display of the shortening variation is performed. It may not be possible. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines in step S95 that the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 11A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A (see FIG. 12) 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. One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 13) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). 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 S109).

  In the case where it is determined that there is a deviation, instead of directly determining the variation pattern type, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S99 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 11) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 11). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (refer to FIG. 14) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 4 designation according to the determined type of jackpot or loss. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S111). If not set, the process proceeds to step S113. When the jackpot flag is set, control is performed to transmit any one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 4 designation command shown in FIG. 14 according to the type of jackpot (step S112).

  In step S113, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display by 1 (step S114). In the process of step S114, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a by 1 and the special symbol pointer indicates “second”. ", The number of lighting of the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b is decreased by one. Further, control is performed to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S115). In step S115, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is performed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S116).

  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). When the variable time timer times out (step S126), the special symbol stop time symbol is derived and displayed (step S127), and the effect control is performed. Control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the microcomputer 100 (step S128). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S129). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step 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 (step S134), and the effect control microcomputer 100 is a big hit. Control to transmit a start designation command 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).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (step S141). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S146. When the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S142). If not set, the process proceeds to step S146. When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S143). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145).

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

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

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks the jackpot type (step S166). When the big hit type is 12R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to step S168.

  If neither 12R probability variable big hit nor 15R probability variable big hit (in case of 7R normal big hit), 100 is set in the time reduction counter (step S167), and the time reduction flag is set to change the gaming state to the time reduction state. (Step S169).

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S170).

  In step S168, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S169.

  The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. The hour / short flag is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 or increase the number of times of opening. 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 it is, the control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. In addition, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 determines whether the normal symbol variation display result is more favorable when the hour / hour flag is set than when the hour / hour flag is not set. Increase the probability of winning (ratio determined per winning) in the lottery of no. That is, the state in which the time reduction state is set is the high base state.

  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 S706.

  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).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). 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.

  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.

  25 to 26 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S705). 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 received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command) (step S621), the presentation control CPU 101 designates a corresponding jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command). Command reception flag or jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag) is set (step S622).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S636).

  If the received presentation control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S641), the presentation control CPU 101 displays the number indicated by the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command. Is displayed on the total pending storage display unit 18c (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c and sets the remaining on-hold display to 1. The information is shifted one by one, and the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S691). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, announcement production determination random number SR2, and announcement. The type determining random number SR3 is used. 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”, “in” in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols. This is a random number used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each “right” symbol display area. The final stop symbols are three decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. The combination of the big hit symbols of the decorative symbols is determined by any one of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols.

  The first notice determination random number SR2 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the first notice effect and the kind of notice. The second notice determination random number SR3 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the second notice effect and the kind of notice. The specific notice determination random number SR4 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the specific notice. The big hit effect determining random number SR5 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the big hit effect. However, the big hit effect determining random number SR5 is not used in this embodiment, but is used in a modified example.

  FIG. 28 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. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the decorative symbol is realized. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the variation of special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

  Further, the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good.

  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 variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802).

  Decoration 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 decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the ornament symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S821). Further, the received display result designation command is read from the display result designation command storage area of the RAM (step S822). Then, a notice effect determination process is executed (step S823).

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first notice (first notice effect). In the example shown in FIG. 31, the first notice effect is an effect in which the character image 9 a is displayed on the effect display device 9. As a first notice effect, a notice A1 shown in FIG. 31A, a notice A2 shown in FIG. 31B, or a notice A3 shown in FIG. 31C is executed.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the second notice (second notice effect). In the example shown in FIG. 32, the second notice effect is an effect in which the character images 9 a and 9 b are displayed on the effect display device 9. As the second notice effect, notice B1 using only the character image 9a as shown in FIG. 32 (A), notice B2 using the character images 9a and 9b as shown in FIG. 32 (B), or as shown in FIG. 32 (C). In addition, the notice B3 by the plurality of character images 9a and character images 9b is executed.

  Note that the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbols, but the description of the decorative symbols is omitted in FIGS. 31 and 32.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the specific notice. In the example shown in FIG. 33, the specific notice is an effect in which three character images 9 a and 9 b are displayed on the effect display device 9. In FIG. 33, the left, middle and right symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R are also shown.

  FIG. 34 is a timing diagram showing the execution timing of the notice effect. FIG. 34A shows that the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative design in which the reach effect without the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Yes.

  The first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at an arbitrary timing before reaching (before the left and right symbols of the decorative symbols stop at the same symbol). However, the execution timing of the first notice effect is before the execution timing of the second notice effect (the one closer to the start of variation). Note that only one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be executed.

FIG. 34B shows that the specific notice is executed during the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative design in which the reach effect with the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. In this embodiment, when a reach effect with a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, after reaching reach, two to three re-variations are executed. Then, a specific advance notice is given in the last re-variation.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a first notice determination table and a second notice determination table used at the time of disconnection. In the first notice determination table stored in the ROM, there is a determination value that is compared with the value of the first notice determination random number (see FIG. 27), and that the first notice effect is not performed. The determination value corresponding to each type of the first notice effect when executing is set.

  The second notice determination table stored in the ROM is a determination value that is compared with the value of the second notice determination random number (see FIG. 27), and that the second notice effect is not performed. The determination value corresponding to each type of the second notice effect in the case of executing is set.

  Further, as the second notice determination table, when the first notice effect is not executed, when the first notice effect type is the notice A1, when the first notice effect type is the notice A2, the first notice effect type. There is a table that is used in each of the cases where is A3.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a first notice determination table and a second notice determination table used for a big hit. In the first notice determination table stored in the ROM, there is a determination value that is compared with the value of the first notice determination random number (see FIG. 27), and that the first notice effect is not performed. The determination value corresponding to each type of the first notice effect when executing is set.

  The second notice determination table stored in the ROM is a determination value that is compared with the value of the second notice determination random number (see FIG. 27), and that the second notice effect is not performed. The determination value corresponding to each type of the second notice effect in the case of executing is set.

  Further, as the second notice determination table, when the first notice effect is not executed, when the first notice effect type is the notice A1, when the first notice effect type is the notice A2, the first notice effect type. There is a table that is used in each of the cases where is A3.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, in the case of a big hit, the first notice effect of the notice A3 is selected at a higher rate than in the case of a loss. That is, when the notice A3 is executed, it is a big hit at a high rate, and the notice effect is relatively high in reliability for the big hit. In the case of a loss, the first notice effect of the notice A1 is selected at a higher rate than in the case of a big hit. That is, when the notice A1 is executed, it is a big hit at a low rate, and the notice effect is relatively low in reliability for the big hit. The notice A2 is a notice effect with medium reliability for the big hit.

  Hereinafter, a low-reliability notice effect is referred to as a first-stage notice effect, a medium-reliability notice effect is referred to as a second-stage notice effect, and a high-reliability notice effect is referred to as a third-stage notice effect. Sometimes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, when the big hit, the second notice effect of the notice B3 is selected at a higher rate than when the big hit. That is, the notice B3 corresponds to a third stage notice effect. In the case of a loss, the second notice effect of the notice B1 is selected at a higher rate than in the case of a big hit. That is, the notice B1 corresponds to the notice effect of the first stage. The notice B2 is a notice effect with a medium reliability level and corresponds to a second stage notice effect.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, when the third stage first notice effect (notice A3) is executed, only the third stage second notice effect (notice B3) is executed. Is possible. Further, when the second stage first notice effect (notice A2) is executed, the second or third stage second notice effect (notice B2 or notice B3) can be executed.

  That is, the type of the second notice effect is determined to be a kind corresponding to a stage that is not lower than the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state by the first notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the type of the second notice effect after determining the type of the first notice effect, but after determining the type of the second notice effect, The type may be determined. Even in that case, the CPU for effect control 101 determines the type of the second notice effect as the kind corresponding to the stage that is not lower than the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state by the first notice effect.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the specific notice determination table. The specific notice determination table stored in the ROM is a determination value that is compared with the value of the specific notice determination random number (see FIG. 27), and corresponds to not performing the specific notice and performing the specific notice. A judgment value is set. In practice, only the determination value corresponding to performing the specific advance notice or the determination value corresponding to not performing the specific advance notice may be set in the specific advance notice determination table.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the notice effect determination process (step S823 in FIG. 30). In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the change pattern is a reach change pattern (a change pattern with a reach effect) (step S6000). If it is not a reach variation pattern, the process is terminated.

  In the case of the reach variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect (step S6001). If the reach variation pattern does not involve a pseudo-continuous effect, the process proceeds to step S6011.

  If the reach variation pattern does not involve a pseudo-continuous effect, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first notice determination random number value and the second notice determination random number value (the counter for generating the random number). Read out the value) (step S6002). Then, the type of the first notice effect is determined according to the determination value that matches the value of the first notice determination random number in the first notice determination table (step S6003). In the process of step S6003, it may be decided not to execute the first notice effect. In addition, when it is determined in step S6003 that the effect is to be lost, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to use the first notice determination table shown in FIG. In this case, the first notice determination table shown in FIG. 36 is used. Whether it is decided to be out of play or big hit is specified by, for example, a received display result designation command.

  When it is decided to execute the first notice effect (step S6004), the effect control CPU 101 stores the type of the first notice effect in the RAM (step S6005) and starts the first notice effect start waiting timer. (Step S6006).

  The first notice effect start waiting timer is a timer for determining the execution time of the first notice effect, and the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time until the execution time of the first notice effect to the first notice effect. By setting the start wait timer, the first notice effect start wait timer is started. Note that the value set in the first notice effect start wait timer is a value corresponding to a time point before the time point when reach is reached.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of the second notice effect as the kind corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the second notice determination random number in the second notice determination table (step S6007). In the process of step S6007, it may be determined not to execute the second notice effect. The effect control CPU 101 uses the second notice determination table corresponding to the determination result of the first notice effect in the process of step S6007. The second notice determination table shown in FIG. 36 is used when the second notice determination table shown in FIG. 36 is used and if it is decided to make a big hit.

  When it is determined to execute the second notice effect (step S6008), the effect control CPU 101 stores the type of the second notice effect in the RAM (step S6009), and starts the second notice effect start waiting timer. (Step S6010).

  The second notice effect start wait timer is a timer for determining the execution time of the second notice effect, and the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time until the execution time of the second notice effect to the second notice effect. By setting the start wait timer, the second notice effect start wait timer is started. Note that the value set in the second notice effect start wait timer is a value corresponding to a time point before the reach time and is set in the first notice effect start wait timer in step S6006. The value is larger than the value.

  In step S6011, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the determined big hit type (big hit type) is a probability variation big hit (12R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit). If it is not a probable big hit, the process is terminated. In other words, the specific advance notice is not executed in the case of a big hit.

  If it is a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the specific notice determination random number (see FIG. 27) (step S6012). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether to execute the specific notice using the specific notice determination table and the value of the specific notice determination random number (step S6013). When it is determined that the specific notice is to be executed (step S6014), the effect control CPU 101 starts a specific notice start waiting timer (step S6015).

  The specific notice start wait timer is a timer for determining the execution time of the specific notice, and the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time until the execution time of the specific notice in the specific notice start wait timer. Start the specific notice start wait timer. Note that the value set in the specific notice start waiting timer is a value corresponding to the time point at which the last change in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the decorative symbol display result (stop symbol) according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display specific specification command) and the result of the notice effect determination processing. ) Is determined (step S824). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop symbol determination table used at the time of 15R probability variation big hit. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop symbol determination table used at the time of 12R probability variation big hit. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop symbol determination table used for 7R normal big hit.

  In the stop symbol determination table, the stop symbol determination table stored in the ROM is a determination value that is compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number (see FIG. 27), and corresponds to the stop symbol. A judgment value is set.

  In the process of step S824, the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 39 when it is determined that the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined, but when it is determined not to perform the specific notice. When the table shown in FIG. 39A is used and it is decided to perform the specific notice, the table shown in FIG. 39B is used. When the 12R probability variable big hit is determined, the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 40 is used, but when it is determined not to perform the specific notice, the table shown in FIG. 40 (A) is used. When it is determined to make a specific advance notice, the table shown in FIG. 40B is used. When the 7R normal big hit is determined, the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 41 is used.

  In this embodiment, the stop symbol is “7” (specifically, the left, middle, and right stop symbols are determined when it is determined that the specific advance notice is not performed when the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined. “7”, “7”, and “7”), the table shown in FIG.

  If it is determined to win, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first final stop symbol determining random number, and the first symbol in the stop symbol determining table corresponding to the type of jackpot (type of jackpot) The symbol corresponding to the determination value that matches the final stop symbol determination random number is determined as the stop symbol.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop symbol determination table used at the time of loss reach. The stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 42 includes a determination value that is compared with the value of the first final stop symbol determination random number (see FIG. 27) in the stop symbol determination table stored in the ROM. A judgment value corresponding to the symbol is set. In FIG. 42, the stop symbol indicates the left and right stop symbols.

  In the process of step S824, the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 42 when it is determined to be out of reach, but when it is determined not to perform a specific advance notice. When the table shown in FIG. 42A is used and it is decided to perform the specific notice, the table shown in FIG. 42B is used.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts the first final stop symbol determination random number when it is determined to be out of reach, and the first final stop in the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the jackpot type (big hit type). The symbol corresponding to the determination value matching the symbol determination random number is determined as the left and right stop symbols. Then, for example, the second final stop symbol determining random number is extracted, and the middle symbol stop symbol is determined using the second final stop symbol determining random number. If the determined stop symbol of the middle symbol matches the left and right stop symbols, the middle symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  Note that whether or not it is determined to be out of reach is determined by the received variation pattern command (see FIG. 6).

  If it is determined to be off and not determined to reach, the effect control CPU 101 determines the first final stop symbol determination random number and the second final stop symbol. A random number for determination and a random number for determining the third final stop symbol are extracted, a left symbol is determined using the first random number for determining the final stop symbol, a middle symbol is determined using the second random number for determining the final stop symbol, The right symbol is determined using the third final stop symbol determining random number. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 uses the chance symbol symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol displayed before the re-variation. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined.

  In addition, as for decorative symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, the stop symbol is “1” (specifically, the left middle right stop symbols are “1” “1” “1”) to “7” (specific If the stop symbol on the left middle right is “7” “7” “7”), a specific notice is executed. When the specific notice is not executed, the stop symbol is “7”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40, in the case of 12R probability variation big hit, if the stop symbol is “2”, “4” or “6”, the specific notice is executed. In the case of 12R probability variation big hit, the stop symbol is other than “7”.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the stop symbol is “7”, it becomes a 15R probability variation big hit. Further, when the stop symbol is other than “7”, the 12R probability variation big hit or the 15R probability variation big hit is made, but in the case of the 15R probability variation big hit, a specific notice is given.

  In other words, the specific notice may be executed both when the stop symbol of “7” (first display result) corresponding to the 15R probability variation big hit becomes a stop symbol other than “7”. If the specific notice is executed when the stop symbol is “1”, “3” or “5” (second display result), the 15R probability variation big hit will be made.

  Since the specific notice is executed after reaching reach (when the left and right symbols are stopped and only the middle symbol is changing), the reach mode by the combination of decorative symbols included in the second display result (second When the specific advance notice is executed after the effect display device 9 is displayed on the effect display device 9, when the second display result is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 (final stop display), 15R is displayed. Probable big hit. That is, when the specific notice is executed after the reach by the combination of the decorative symbols included in the second display result is generated, the value corresponding to the first display result (in this example, the same value as the 15R probability variation big hit) is the same. A value (that is, a high value of 15R probability variation jackpot) is given to the player.

  Therefore, after reach is achieved by the combination of decorative symbols included in the second display result corresponding to the relatively low value and the player's expectation is lowered, a high value corresponding to the first display result is given. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game interest related to the reach from being lowered.

  In this embodiment, when the specific notice is executed after the reach due to the combination of decorative symbols included in the second display result is generated, the player has the same value as the value corresponding to the first display result. However, the player has a value larger than the value corresponding to the first display result (for example, giving a player an additional benefit in addition to being a 16R probability variation jackpot or being a 15R probability variation jackpot). It may be given to. In addition, when a specific notice is executed after reaching by a combination of decorative patterns included in the second display result, a value greater than the value corresponding to the first display result is given at a high rate. Alternatively, a value larger than the value corresponding to the first display result may be always given.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a specific notice is executed after reaching by a combination of decorative symbols included in the second display result, a high value (in this example, 100%) is always obtained when it becomes a big hit Then, 15R probability variation big hit or, if there is a big hit that is more valuable than 15R probability variation big hit, is given to the player), but the proportion of high value is not 100% but a large proportion (A larger ratio than the case where high value is not given even if the specific notice is executed after the reach by the combination of the decorative symbols included in the second display result occurs).

  In the example shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 39, for example, when the 15R probability variation big hit, the ratio of the stop symbol to “1” is [(2/10) × (14/99)] = 2.8 ( %). (2/10) is the rate at which the specific notice is executed (see FIG. 37), and (14/99) is the rate at which the stop symbol becomes “2” (see FIG. 39B). In addition, the rate at which the stop symbol becomes “2” to “6” in the case of 15R probability variation big hit is 2.8 (%).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 37 and 40, for example, when the 12R probability variation big hit, the ratio that the stop symbol becomes “1” is [(8/10) × (35/99)] = 28 (%) It is. However, the specific notice is not executed when the left and right symbols forming the reach are “1”. In addition, the ratio that the stop symbol becomes “2” when 12R probability variation big hit is [(2/10) × (33/99)] = 6.7 (%).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the ratio of executing the specific notice is (2/10) in both cases of 12R probability variation big hit and 15R probability variation big hit, but it is shown in FIG. As described above, the ratio determined for the 12R probability variation jackpot is smaller than the ratio determined for the 15R probability variation jackpot. Therefore, in the case of the big hit, the ratio that the specific notice appears is higher in the case of the 15R probability variation jackpot.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, in the case of outlier reach, when the left and right symbols are “7” and “7”, the specific notice is executed at a higher rate than in other cases. .

  In this embodiment, the stop symbol of the decorative design is determined after executing the determination processing related to the notice effect (the processing of step S823) (by the processing of step S824), but the notification is made after the stop symbol of the decorative design is determined. You may perform the determination process regarding an effect. In that case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol using the table illustrated in FIG. 39B when the 15R probability variation big hit, and then determines the determined stop. It is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the specific notice according to the design. In the lottery, when the determined stop symbol is “7”, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the specific notice at a predetermined rate, and the stop symbol is other than “7” (“1” to “1”). If it is “any of“ 6 ”), it is determined that the specific notice is always executed (at a rate of 100%).

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, and then selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S831).

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. 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 related to the content of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (for example, the content of the display effect executed in response to the variable display of the decorative design) is described. Further, the control time in the display content is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls the effect device (effect parts) for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 43 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern. In addition, a process table is also provided for executing effects related to jackpot notification and effects during the jackpot game.

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

  A process table corresponding to the type of notice effect may be prepared. In that case, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the type of the notice effect in the process of step S831. When the process table is selected according to the variation pattern and the type of the notice effect, setting of various notice start wait timers (see steps S6006, S6010, and S6015 in FIG. 38) is unnecessary.

  In this embodiment, the image data related to the variation of the decorative design is not set in the process table. The variation of the decorative pattern itself is directly controlled by the effect control CPU 101 without using the process table.

  After selecting the process table, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S832). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various LEDs and the speaker 27 as the effect component) The control is executed (step S833). That is, according to the display control execution data, 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 control various LEDs to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S834). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S835). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the presentation control CPU 101 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and image data in which the VDP 109 is written to the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image according to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S836).

  When the image control CPU 101 writes image data in a predetermined area of the VRAM, the effect control CPU 101 actually performs control to write the image data into the VRAM, for example, in a V blank interrupt process based on the V blank interrupt. Therefore, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stores data to be written to the VRAM in a predetermined area of the RAM, and performs control to write the data in the predetermined area of the RAM to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt process. The V blank interrupt is an interrupt generated by the VDP 109 in the same cycle as the cycle of the vertical synchronization signal supplied to the effect display device 9. For example, when the screen change frequency (frame frequency) of the effect display device 9 is 30 Hz, the generation period of the V blank interruption is 33.3 ms, and when the frame frequency is 60 Hz, the occurrence of the V blank interruption is generated. The period is 16.7 ms. In this example, data is written to the VRAM by the V blank interrupt processing, but data may be written to the VRAM in other processing. Other processes are, for example, a timer interrupt based on a timer built in for production control, or a decorative symbol changing process. In addition, when the process which writes data in VRAM in other processes is performed, it is preferable to perform the process for synchronizing with an execution period and the period of V blank interruption regularly, for example.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, variation time timer, and variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C). Also, if the notice start timer (first notice start wait timer, second notice start wait timer, specific notice start wait timer) is in operation (if the value is not 0), the value of the notice start timer is decremented by 1. (Step S840D).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S841). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S842). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S843). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S844).

  When the notice timer (first notice start wait timer, second notice start wait timer or specific notice start wait timer) has timed out (step S845), the effect control CPU 101 starts the notice effect. (Step S844). In step S846, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect (for example, display of a character image) or specification according to the type of the notice effect (see FIGS. 31 and 32) stored in the RAM in steps S6005 and S6009. A notice (see FIG. 33) is made.

  In addition, when using the process table in which the data for executing the notice effect is set together with the effect during the decoration pattern change, the processes of steps S840D, S845, and S846 are unnecessary.

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen for the left middle right decorative symbol (30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, the effect control device 9 implements decorative 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. As such, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the decorative design variation. Further, a predetermined value (for example, a value corresponding to 30 ms) is reset in the variation control timer (step S849).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S851). When the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S853). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S852), the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of step S853.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a decoration symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation stopping process, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for deriving and displaying the stopped symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stopped symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8301).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (step S8302). Whether or not it is decided to win is confirmed by, for example, 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 not decided to win, the process moves to step S8303.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a specific notice has been executed (step S8304). For example, when a specific notice is executed, a flag indicating that is set, and whether or not the specific notice has been executed may be confirmed by the flag. If the specific notice is not executed, the process proceeds to step S8311. When the specific notice is executed, it is confirmed whether or not the 15R probability variation big hit has been reached (step S8305). If it is not the 15R probability variation big hit, the process proceeds to step S8311. If it is a 15R probability variation big hit, a process table corresponding to the promotion effect is selected (step S8310).

  In step S8311, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the big hit.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S8312). Further, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and an effect component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S8313).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8314).

  In step S8303, 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).

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the promotion effect. In the example shown in FIG. 46, after a display effect is performed such that the decorative symbols re-variate in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9, “7” (specifically, left middle right “7”, “7” and “7”) are stopped and displayed.

  When the display effect as shown in FIG. 46 is executed, when the second display result corresponding to the low value is stopped and displayed, a high value (for example, 15R probability variation big hit) is given to the player. The display result of the decorative design (due to the execution of the specific notice) can be corrected to the first display result (in this example, “7”) corresponding to the inherently high value.

  In this embodiment, the display result is corrected by executing the promotion effect in the jackpot display process, but the display result may be corrected by other methods. As an example, after reaching the decorative design included in the second display result, it is replaced with the first display result before the final stop of the decorative design, or a promotion effect to correct the display result during the jackpot game May be executed.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (step S861). If the special prize opening open designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S866.

  When the special winning opening open designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S862), and checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S862). S863). If the process timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

  When the process timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S864). Further, in accordance with the contents (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data) set next, the production device (production display device 9 as production component, various lamps and production components as production component) Control of the speaker 27) is executed (step S865).

  Note that the process table is the process table selected in step S8310 or step S8311 shown in FIG. Therefore, in the jackpot display process, a promotion effect (see FIG. 46) may be executed instead of a normal fanfare effect.

  In step S866, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open designation command reception flag, and updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S868).

  Hereinafter, modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes the first notice effect and the second notice effect before reaching reach, and executes the specific notice after reaching reach (after reach is established). In other words, the first notice effect is performed at the first timing and the second notice effect is performed at the second timing, but the execution timing of the first notice effect in the above embodiment is set as the first timing. The timing for executing the specific notice (the timing after reaching the reach) may be set as the second timing.

  FIG. 48 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect in the first modified example (modified example 1) in which the specific notice is executed at the second timing. Note that, also in the first modification, the specific notice is executed in the last re-variation during the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol in which the reach effect accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect is performed.

  FIG. 49A shows an example of the specific notice determination table in the first modification, and FIG. 49B shows an example of the first notice determination table in the first modification.

  The configuration of the specific notice determination table shown in FIG. 49A is the same as that of the specific notice determination table shown in FIG. In the first modification, the first notice determination table includes a table used when it is decided not to execute the specific notice and a table used when it is decided to execute the specific notice.

  When the specific notice is executed, it is a big hit at a high rate (see FIG. 49A). As shown in FIG. 49B, when it is determined that the specific notice is not to be executed, the production control CPU 101 can execute any of the notices A1 to A3, but executes the specific notice. If it is determined, the notice A3 is not executed. That is, when the specific notice is executed, the first notice effect executed at the first timing is a type corresponding to a stage lower than a predetermined stage (in this example, the third stage, that is, the highest stage). In this example, the notice A1 or notice A2) is determined.

  In the first modification, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not to perform a specific notice in the notice effect determination process (see FIG. 38). That is, when it is determined “N” in the determination process of step S6001, the processes of steps S6011 to S6015 are executed, but thereafter the processes of steps S6002 to S6006 are executed. However, in the process of step S6002, only the first notice determination random number is extracted. Further, the processing of steps S6008 to S6010 is not executed.

  In the first modification, when the specific notice is executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of the first notice effect executed at the first timing as a type corresponding to a stage lower than a predetermined stage. Thus, after a highly reliable notice effect (for example, notice A3) is executed, a highly reliable notice effect (in this example, a specific notice) is not executed again. The expectation of the person can be further improved.

  In the first modification, only the first notice effect can be executed before reaching the reach, but both the first notice effect and the second notice effect can be executed as in the case of the above embodiment. There may be. In that case, the execution timing of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is the first timing. When the specific notice is executed, the type of the second notice effect is determined to be a kind corresponding to a stage lower than the possibility (reliability) of being controlled to the big hit gaming state. The type of one notice effect is determined to be a type corresponding to a lower level than the reliability level according to the second notice effect.

  Further, the first timing is not limited to the timing before reaching, and can be executed at any timing as long as it is before the second timing.

  Next, a second modification (modification 2) will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the number of rounds not less than 15 rounds as the specific value (in the above example, as the value not lower than the specific value given to the player corresponding to the first display result) , The same number) is given to the player, but the specific value may be other than the number of rounds.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the big hit special effect executed during the big hit game. The big hit special effect shown in FIG. 50 is a predetermined effect executed as giving a value not lower than the specific value, but includes a two-dimensional barcode (in this example, URL information of a predetermined Web site). ) Is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In the second modification, the two-dimensional barcode corresponds to a value that is not lower than the specific value.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the second modification, in the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 sets the big prize opening when the big prize opening opening designation command reception flag indicating that the big prize opening opening designation command has been received is set. After resetting the opening designation command reception flag (step S866), the type of the big hit effect is determined by lottery (step S868).

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit effect determination table for determining the type of the big hit effect. In the big hit / drinking effect determination table stored in the ROM, there are judgment values to be compared with the value of the big hit / bumping effect determination random number (see FIG. 27), and the normal hit / during special effect shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to performing the big hit during the big hit is set. Actually, it is only necessary to set a determination value corresponding to performing a big hit special effect or a determination value corresponding to performing a normal big hit effect in the big hit / decision effect determination table.

  The normal big hit effect is a mid-round effect or an inter-round effect that is executed during a round in the big hit game state (when the big prize opening is open).

  A specific advance notice is executed after a reach mode other than “7” and “7” (corresponding to a second reach mode based on a combination of identification information included in the second display result) as the big hit effect determination table, and , There are a table used when the 15R probability variation big hit is reached and a table used in other cases.

  In step S867, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a jackpot effect determining random number, and determines the type of effect corresponding to the determination value matching the value of the jackpot effect determining random number in the jackpot effect determining table. Determined as medium production type.

  As shown in FIG. 52, when a specific advance notice is executed after reaching a reach mode other than “7” and “7”, and a 15R probability variable big hit is reached, a special effect during the big hit is executed at a high rate. . When the 15R probability variation big hit is reached, a special effect during the big hit may be always executed (at a rate of 100%). In addition to executing a special effect during a big hit, the value is always high (at 100%). A big hit) may be given to the player.

  If the effect control CPU 101 decides to execute the special effect during the big hit, the special effect during the big hit shown in FIG. Run.

  In the second modification, the player obtains some value (for example, a specific image (premium image) that can be used for a standby screen of a mobile phone, a predetermined music, or the like) by reading the two-dimensional barcode with the mobile phone. be able to. Therefore, the player can obtain an interest other than the interest received from the effect in the effect display device 9 or the like.

  In the second modification, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect of displaying a two-dimensional bar code as a value that is not lower than the specific value given to the player corresponding to the first display result. , Value addition is not limited to the effect of displaying a two-dimensional bar code, during a big hit game, execute a special effect that does not appear in normal cases (by display effect or sound effect), or start a big hit game At the end of the big hit game (specifically, in the big hit display process) (specifically, in the big hit end presentation process), a special effect that does not appear in the normal case is executed. A predetermined value may be given to the person.

  In the second modification, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to give the player a value that is not lower than the specific value on the condition that it is a 15R probability variation big hit. As a condition, a value not lower than the specific value may be given to the player. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag indicating that when the specific notice is executed, and if the flag is set during the jackpot game, the player is given a value not lower than the specific value. To grant.

  In addition, a value such as a two-dimensional barcode is given to the player instead of giving a value not lower than the specific value in the above embodiment (for example, the number of rounds not less than the number of rounds as the specific value). However, the provision of a value not lower than the specific value in the above embodiment and the provision of a value such as a two-dimensional barcode in the second modification to the player may be used in combination.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, the first display result (in this example, “7”, “7”, “ 7 ”) and second display results (in this example,“ 1 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 3 ”) corresponding to giving the player a predetermined value that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific value. 3 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 5 ”), and the production control microcomputer 100 produces an effect display of the first reach mode based on the combination of decorative symbols included in the first display result. After being displayed on the device 9 or when the game state is controlled to a specific gaming state other than the first display result, a reach form based on a combination of decorative symbols included in the display result derived and displayed is displayed on the effect display device 9. After that, it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state When a specific notice for executing a notice is executed and the specific notice is executed after the second reach mode based on the combination of the decorative symbols included in the second display result is displayed on the effect display device 9, the specific notice is displayed. When the result is derived and displayed on the effect display device 9, the player is given a value that is not lower than the specified value at a high rate. There is a possibility that a value not lower than the specific value is given even when the reach form by the combination of the decorative symbols other than the first display result corresponding to giving the specific value to the player is displayed on the effect display device 9. Because there is, you can improve the interest of the game after reaching reach.

  In the above embodiment, the specific value is the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Moreover, the value not lower than the specific value is a value equivalent to the specific value. However, a value that is not lower than the specific value is made a value larger than the specific value (for example, it becomes a 16R probability variable big hit or a 15R probability variable big hit and gives an additional benefit to the player). Good.

  Moreover, a specific value may be a big jackpot, and a value not lower than the specific value may be a promiscuous jackpot.

  Further, the specific value may be set to the number of time reductions (the number of variable displays that can be executed in the time reduction state). For example, when the specific value is a jackpot of 50 times of time reduction, a value not lower than the specific value may be a jackpot of 50 times or more of time reduction.

  The specific value is not limited to the number of rounds. For example, when the specific value is a normal jackpot with many rounds, the value not lower than the specific value may be a probabilistic jackpot in which a jackpot game with a number of rounds equal to or greater than the number of rounds is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the specific notice is executed when the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative design accompanied with the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. The specific effect may be executed also when the decoration pattern is changed.

  However, when the execution of the specific notice is limited to the time when the decorative symbols with pseudo-continuous effects change, the rate of occurrence of the decorative symbols with pseudo-continuous effects is less than or equal to a predetermined value (FIGS. 10 to 13). In addition, the occurrence rate of the specific notice is also reduced, and the player's expectation for the specific notice can be prevented from being lowered.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific notice can be executed after reaching reach, but the timing at which the specific notice can be generated may be set to a timing other than after reach. For example, a variation pattern that temporarily stops the left and right symbols with a predetermined symbol is provided, and a specific notice can be executed when a predetermined symbol is displayed when the variation of the decorative symbol is executed by the variation pattern. The specific notice may be made executable when the middle symbol is in a specific mode.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, such as a game ball or the like. The present invention can be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses the game media and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The present invention controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and derives and displays the display result. Applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the fact that the advantageous condition is satisfied
A notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect with different reliability at a first timing and a second timing after the first timing;
Specific notice execution means for executing a specific notice different from the notice effect at a different execution ratio depending on which reach mode by which identification information is displayed;
A prediction effect determination means for determining the prediction effect is executed at the second timing and the advance notification effect that is executed in the first timing,
Display result determination means for determining a display result of identification information derived and displayed when controlled to the advantageous state ;
The informational display determining means determines the prediction effect so that the prediction effect is executed at the second timing is not a low reliability type of the announcement attraction than the advance notification effect that is executed in the first timing And
The variable display pattern, which is an aspect of the variable display of the identification information, includes a re-variable display pattern in which the re-variable display for executing the variable display of the identification information again after the temporary stop of the identification information is executed once or a plurality of times. Included,
The display result of the identification information determined by the display result determining means includes a first display result corresponding to giving a specific value to the player, and a predetermined value that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific value. And a second display result corresponding to giving,
The specific notice execution means is
When the re-variable display pattern is performed, the specific notice is not performed in the re-variable display performed before the last, and the specific notice is performed in the re-variable display performed last ,
And after the 1st reach mode by the combination of the discernment information included in the 1st display result is displayed, or after the 2nd reach mode by the combination of the discernment information contained in the 2nd display result is displayed, the above-mentioned Execute the specific notice for notifying that it will be controlled to an advantageous state,
When the specific advance notice is executed after the specific reach execution unit displays the second reach mode based on the combination of the identification information corresponding to the second display result, when the advantageous state is controlled, A gaming machine characterized by further comprising game value giving means for giving a player a value not lower than a specific value .

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