JP5947259B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a favorable favorable conditions controllable pachinko machine or a slot machine for Yu technique's.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined game value is given. is there. Also, when a game medium is inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, multiple types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and a combination of stop symbols is specified when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button There are cases where a predetermined game value is given to the combination of symbols. Also, when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the number of game media taken in, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and the symbols are stopped when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button. When the combination becomes a combination of specific symbols, there are those that are given a predetermined game value. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a game medium payout condition is easily established, the game medium is paid out, and a score necessary for playing the game is given.

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

  Moreover, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped, swung, and enlarged in a state that continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. The occurrence of a specific gaming state before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols are variably displayed synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, it becomes “displacement” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a specific gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, in a high probability state (a gaming state with a high probability of being a big hit: also called a probability variation state (probability variation state)), the probability variation state is terminated each time a special symbol variation display is started. There is one that performs a probability change end determination to determine whether or not, and every time the fluctuation display is performed seven times, the determination result of the probability change end determination (whether the probability change state ends or continues) is notified by a predetermined effect (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-334362 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not lower the interest of the game .

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and includes a game control means for controlling the progress of the game, Effect control means for executing an effect based on the command, and the game control means executes a process of step S61 in the decision means for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560). The effect control means executes the first success / failure effect at a predetermined timing after the predetermined condition is satisfied and the specific effect execution means that controls the specific effect state after the predetermined condition is satisfied. The first success / failure effect execution means and the second success / failure effect that executes the second success / failure effect at a specific timing after the notification of success in the first success / failure effect is performed. And based on the fact that the notification of success in the first success / failure effect was performed, the specific effect state is continued, and the notification of failure in the first success / failure effect is performed, The fact that the specific performance state is ended is notified, and the notification that the second success / failure effect is successful is made, and the specific effect state is continued and a notification that the second success / failure effect is failed is performed. Based on the fact, the fact that the specific effect state is to be ended is notified, and if it is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the determining means at a predetermined timing, a notification that the first success / failure effect has failed is made. later, characterized by notifying to be controlled advantageously state.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be prevented from being lowered.
Also, a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, comprising a game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect control means for executing an effect based on a command from the game control means, The game control means includes determination means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state, and the effect control means includes a specific effect executing means for controlling to a specific effect state after a predetermined condition is established, and a predetermined condition is The first success / failure effect executing means for executing the first success / failure effect at a predetermined timing after being established, and the second success / failure effect is executed at a specific timing after notification of success in the first success / failure effect is performed. A second success / failure effect executing means, and a notification that the first success / failure effect has failed and the specific effect state is continued based on the notification that the first success / failure effect is successful. Based on the notification, the fact that the specific effect state is ended is notified, and based on the notification that the second success / failure effect is successful, the specific effect state is ended and the special effect state is controlled. It is determined that the specific effect state is to be ended based on the fact that the failure has been made in the second success / failure effect, and that the determining means controls the advantageous state at a predetermined timing. If, after the notification indicating a failure in the first success effect is performed, may be configured so as to notify that the controlled advantageously state.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the number of times at which the predetermined timing is reached in the special gaming state reaches the predetermined number, the success / failure effect execution means indicates that the success / failure effect has occurred You may be comprised so that effects other than an effect may be performed (equivalent to the modification 1).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make a player pay attention to the continuation effect (particularly, continuation of the continuation effect).

(3) in the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the success demonstration execution unit, when it is determined that the specific display results variable display of the identification information at a predetermined timing by decision means, success It may be configured to notify that the production has failed (see steps S507 and S508 shown in FIG. 39).
According to such a configuration, the specific display result can be visually recognized after the player feels disappointed, and the interest of the game is further improved.

(4) In the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the game machine includes a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game, and at least a success / failure effect execution means. And an effect control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes an effect based on the command of the game, and the game control means is a command ( For example, after transmitting the display result 4-7 designation command (see FIG. 12), a command (for example, “long-term effect” variation pattern command: The success / failure effect executing means in the effect control means transmits a command that can specify the type of a predetermined condition at a predetermined timing. Based in performs notification or failed notification indicating the effect that successful in success or failure effect (see step S502 shown in FIG. 39) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of continuous effects without increasing the types of commands.

(5) In the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the game machine includes a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game, and at least a success / failure effect execution means. And an effect control means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) that executes an effect based on the command, and the game control means is a storage means that can store data indicating the game state even when the power supply is stopped ( For example, a command that can specify that the predetermined timing has been reached (for example, a “long-term effect” variation pattern command: see FIG. 8) is transmitted. When the power supply is started, a command indicating the gaming state based on the data stored in the storage means (for example, high probability After a state designation command or a normal state designation command (see FIG. 4) is transmitted and the effect control means restores the gaming state based on the command indicating the gaming state when power supply is started (step S670 shown in FIG. 33). , S671), the success / failure effect executing means in the effect control means executes an effect different from the success / failure effect when receiving a command that can specify that the predetermined timing has been reached (steps S503 and S509 shown in FIG. 39). Reference) may be configured.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency in the continuous performance when the power supply is restored.

(6) In the above gaming machines (1) to (5), effect mode changing means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) that changes the mode of the common effect according to a predetermined order when the predetermined timing comes. 100, the step of performing steps S855 and S856 (see also FIG. 26)), and the effect mode changing means, when a predetermined condition is newly established in the variable display of the identification information for executing the common effect, You may be comprised so that the aspect of a common production may be maintained (equivalent to the modification 2).
According to such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is newly established, it can be avoided that the common effect becomes an unnatural effect.

(7) In the gaming machines of the above (1) to (6), as an advantageous state , a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on 15 rounds big hit) and a player given to the player more than the first advantageous state. The second advantageous state with a low gaming value (for example, a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state based on sudden probability change big hit or small hit with 2 rounds) is determined, and the predetermined condition is set to the first advantageous state . It is established by being controlled or controlled to the second advantageous state, and when the second advantageous state ends, the occurrence number setting means generates a predetermined timing that is less than after the first advantageous state ends. You may be comprised so that the frequency | count may be set (equivalent to the modification 3).
According to such a configuration, since the timing for notifying that are controlled to the special game state after game value given to the player is lower second advantageous state has ended earlier, low game value second advantageous It can alleviate the disappointment of the player due to being in a state .

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, a big hit type determination table, and a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit classification and the small hit classification, and a latent effect. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of the continuous production according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of the continuous production | presentation according to the big hit classification and the small hit in latent mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of each stage in latent mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of a continuation effect (success / failure effect). It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the value of game state data. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows a continuation effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit / small hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit classification and the small hit classification, and a latent effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of the continuous production | presentation according to the big hit classification and small hit classification in the latent mode in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit / small hit end effect process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit classification and the small hit classification, and a latent effect in 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of the continuous production | presentation according to the big hit classification and small hit classification in the latent mode in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous production | presentation setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit classification and small hit classification in a 4th Embodiment, and a latent effect. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous effect setting process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in 4th Embodiment.

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

  Although this embodiment shows a case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that pays out a winning ball based on the winning of a gaming ball in a winning area (each winning port) provided in the gaming area. For example, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that gives a score or a prize based on a winning game ball. In this case, for example, a game is played by repeatedly launching a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine and driving it into the game area, and when the game ball wins a prize area, a score or a prize is given instead of the prize ball It is also possible to apply to an enclosed game machine.

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). In combination with the same symbol combination), stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols changing in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  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 passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

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

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a composed of four display units is provided. In the first special symbol storage memory display 18a, every time there is an effective start winning, the number of display units to be lit is increased by one. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of display units to be lit is reduced by one.

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition. In addition, for example, a hold storage display unit that displays the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order of winning to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 may be provided. .

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are executed in synchronization.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower “O” and “X” lamps (the symbols become visible when the lamp is lit). If the “○” lamp lights up, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can win a prize at the second start winning port 14 ( Or it changes to a state where it is easy to win a prize)). In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. However, in this embodiment, as described later, when both the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are accumulated, the variable display of the second special symbol is preceded by the variable display of the first special symbol. Is preferentially executed. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, but the first special symbol is displayed in the order of winning in the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14. You may make it perform a fluctuation display and the fluctuation display of a 2nd special symbol.

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

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 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 (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp 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, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp 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 and the lamp. Further, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the restored gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state) based on the data indicating the gaming state stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 outputs a high probability state command indicating that fact. If the recovered gaming state is the normal state (non-probability changed state), a normal state command indicating that is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

  In this embodiment, the CPU 56 uses both the backup flag and the check data to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

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

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. 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 stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state (high probability state) to the low probability state or from the low probability state to the probability variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern for the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the sudden probability big hit or the small hit is, for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening is the same number as the normal big hit or the probable big hit (for example, 15 times), and the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely A short (for example, 0.1 second) open pattern may be used.

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

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit type determination random number, (2) a small hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol. A counter for generating a hit determination random number is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

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

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table in the case (for the first special symbol). FIG. 7E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The jackpot type determination table shows that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot”. , A table referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”.

  FIG. 7F is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is “small hit A” based on a random number (random 2) for determining the small hit type. , A table referred to in order to determine one of “small hit B” and “small hit C”.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 8, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  In this embodiment, each variation pattern of the special symbol depends on the difference in various production modes, such as whether or not to reach, the reach mode in the case of reaching, whether or not to give a notification effect, and the gaming state. Multiple types are available. The reach effect and the notification effect are executed in the effect display device 9 controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100. The notification effect is an effect of notifying the current gaming state, whether or not it will be a big hit.

  “Normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern without a reach mode. “Normal reach A” is a variation pattern with a simple reach mode. “Normal reach B” is a variation pattern with a reach mode different from “normal reach A”. The difference in reach form means that a change in a different form (speed, rotation direction, etc.) is made in a reach change time or a character or the like appears. “Normal reach C” is a variation pattern with a reach form different from “normal reach A” and “normal reach B”.

  “Super reach A” is a variation pattern with a reach form different from “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, and “normal reach C”. “Super reach B” is a fluctuation pattern with a reach form different from “super reach A”, “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, and “normal reach C”. For example, in each “normal reach”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in each “super reach”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different change speeds and change directions is realized. The Note that “Super Reach A”, “Super Reach B”, “Normal Reach A”, “Normal Reach B”, and “Normal Reach C” may or may not be a big hit.

  “Long-term effect A”, “Long-term effect B”, and “Long-term effect C” are selected at the time of the 30th change of the special symbol after being controlled to the short-time state, and the change in the fluctuation time during which the notification effect can be executed This is a variation pattern for varying a special symbol over a longer period than other variation patterns. When the notification effect is executed, “long-term effect A”, “long-term effect B”, or “long-term effect C” is determined as the variation pattern.

  The “normal fluctuation in the short-time state” is a fluctuation pattern that is used at the time of the loss in the short-time state, has a fluctuation time shorter than the “normal fluctuation”, and does not involve reach production. “Reach production A in the short-time state” is used in the short-time state, and has a shorter fluctuation time than “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “normal reach C”, “super reach A” and “super reach B”. It is a variation pattern and a variation pattern with reach production. “Reach production B in the short-time state” is used in the short-time state and has a shorter fluctuation time than “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “normal reach C”, “super reach A” and “super reach B”. It is a variation pattern and a variation pattern with reach production. It should be noted that the variation modes of “reach effect A in the short-time state” and “reach effect B in the time-short state” are different.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, which is the fluctuation pattern that is selected when the reach state is generated, and the fluctuation pattern that is selected when it is determined to be a big hit are fluctuations with the same fluctuation time as the normal state. It may be a pattern. In that case, the fluctuation time of the variable symbol variable display is not shortened.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the gaming state is not the time saving state, the variation pattern used in the time saving state is used when the game mode is the latent mode.

  In this embodiment, based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 is notified of the current game state, whether or not the game is a big hit at a predetermined timing, and the like. For example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute the notification effect based on the notification determination random number and determines to execute the notification effect. It may be configured to execute the notification effect at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type and the latent effect. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the continuous effect according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the types of big hits are “15 round normal big hit”, “15 rounds probable big hit”, and “sudden probable big hit (hereinafter also referred to as“ surprise big hit ”)”. Is provided.

  “15 rounds of normal jackpot” means that the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R) in the jackpot game state for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), and after the jackpot game is over, the game state is in a low probability state (hit in the jackpot judgment) (A gaming state with a low probability of being determined). “15 rounds probable big hit” is a big win 15 times in a big hit gaming state, a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) is released, and after the big hit game is finished, the gaming state is a high probability state (probable change state: big hit in the big hit judgment) (A gaming state with a high probability of being determined). The “suddenly promising big hit” is a big hit in which the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is allowed in the big hit gaming state, but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is performed). 2), and the game state after the big hit game is ended is a big hit that will shift to the high probability state.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in this embodiment, “small hit A”, “small hit B”, and “small hit C” are provided as the small hit types.

  “Small hit” is a permissible number of times that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, for example, there is no transition from the probability change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability change state. In this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in the “short time” column of FIG. 9, in the 15 round probability change big hit (shown as “15R probability change” in FIG. 9), after the big hit game ends, the next big hit (15 round big hit or sudden probability change). Until the big hit) occurs, it is controlled to the probability variation short time state (high accuracy high base state) which is the probability variation state and the time shortening state. In addition, the 15 round normal big hit (shown as “15R normal” in FIG. 9) is in a short time state (low probability high base state) until the number of symbol changes after the big hit game reaches 100 times. Be controlled. Note that the number of fluctuations (100 times) in which the time-saving state can be continued after the end of the big hit game is referred to as the time-saving number. Also, in the sudden probability change big hit (shown as “surprise accuracy” in FIG. 9), when the game state when the sudden probability change big hit occurs is the high base state (short time state), the next big hit (15 rounds) It is controlled to a high base state until a big hit or sudden probability change big hit), and when the game state when the sudden probability change big hit occurs is a low base state, the next big hit (15 round big hit or sudden probability change big hit) will occur Until low.

  In each of the small hits A to C, the gaming state when the small hit occurs is inherited (that is, the gaming state when the small hit occurs does not change). For example, if the gaming state when the small hit occurs is the low probability low base state (non-probability change state and non-time-short state), the gaming state after the small hit game is the low probability low base state, If the gaming state when the small hit occurs is a high probability high base state (probability change state and short time state), the gaming state after the small hit game is a high probability high base state until the next big hit, If the gaming state when the small hit occurs is a probable change state, the gaming state after the small hit game ends is a probable change state until the next big hit, and if the gaming state when the small hit occurs is a short-time state The game state is a short-time state from the end of the small hit game until the remaining short-time fluctuation is performed.

  As described above, since the sudden winning jackpot and the small jackpot have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds (abrupt odd changing big hit game or small hitting) When a game is played), it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the sudden probability change big hit has been controlled to a high probability state or whether the low probability state has been maintained due to the small hit. The game state after the sudden change big hit game or the small hit game is called a latent state (latent mode) which is a game state in which an expectation that the probability change state may be hidden is assumed. Further, when the latent state is actually controlled to the probability variation state (when the gaming state is actually the probability variation state), it is also referred to as a latent probability variation state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect executed during the change of the effect symbol in the latent state is referred to as “latent effect” (“common effect”). The “hidden production” is divided into stages 1 to 3 on production that suggest the current gaming state. Each of the stages 1 to 3 includes a background image type / color on the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect design type / shape / color, fluctuating sound (effect sound during fluctuation), and lighting patterns of the LEDs 25, 28 a to 28 c. , By changing the effect of the movement of the accessory 200 or the combination thereof.

  “Stage 1” corresponds to the stage (stage) with the lowest possibility of transitioning to the high probability state. “Stage 2” corresponds to the stage most likely to shift to the high probability state than “Stage 1”, and “Stage 3” corresponds to the stage most likely to shift to the high probability state. The “highly accurate stage” is a stage where the current gaming state can be recognized as a high probability state, and the “normal stage” is a stage where the current gaming state can be recognized as a low probability state. . The “low probability high base stage” is a stage where it is possible to recognize that the current gaming state is a low probability state and a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after the game of 15 rounds probable big hit is completed, the latent effect is not executed (the stage 1 is not shifted to), and the stage shifts to the high probability stage. In addition, even after the 15-round normal big hit game is over, the latent effect is not executed (the stage 1 is not shifted to), and the stage is shifted to the low-accuracy base stage.

  Suddenly, after the game of probable big hit or small hits A to C is finished, the stage is shifted to the stage 1 of the latent effect. Then, every time the number of changes after the end of the game of sudden probability big hit or small hits AC is 10 times, there is a continuous effect (success / effect) that informs whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued. Executed. When “success” is notified in the continuous performance, the stage is shifted to a stage (stages 2 and 3 etc.) that is likely to be shifted to a high probability state, and when “failure” is notified in the continuous performance. Transition to the normal stage where it can be recognized that the transition to the low probability state is made. Further, when “success” is notified three times in succession in the continuation effect, the stage shifts to a high-accuracy stage that can recognize that the transition to the high-probability state is made.

  The column of “long variation timing” shown in FIG. 9 shows the timing at which the continuation effect is executed (the number of times of variation after the end of the sudden probability variation big hit game or the small hit game). The “long variation timing” means a timing at which a variation pattern of a variation time (for example, 30 seconds or more) in which a continuous effect can be executed is selected. As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in the case of “surprise big hit”, the continuous effects are executed at the 10th, 20th and 30th fluctuations after the sudden probability change big hit game is finished. When the success is notified, the stage moves to the high-accuracy stage. In the case of “small hit A”, a continuous effect is executed at the 10th, 20th and 30th changes after the end of the game of the small hit A, and the last continuous effect (continuous effect at the 30th change) When the failure is notified, the normal stage is entered. In the case of “small hit B”, the continuous effect is executed at the 10th change and the 20th change after the end of the game of the small hit B, and the failure is notified at the last continuous effect (continuous effect at the 20th change). To move to the normal stage. In the case of “small hit C”, the continuation effect is executed at the 10th change after the end of the game of the small hit C, and a transition to the normal stage is made by notifying the failure in the continuation effect.

  FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing another example of the execution timing of the continuous effect according to the big hit type and the small hit in the latent mode. In the case of “small hit”, after the end of the small hit game, a failure is notified in any of the 10th variation, 20th variation, and 30th variation continuous effects, and the process proceeds to the normal stage. In this embodiment, at which timing (the 10th change, the 20th change, and the 30th change) the continuation effect informing the failure is determined by the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means. When the effect control CPU 101 decides to notify the failure in the 10th or 20th change continuation effect after the end of the small hit game, as shown in FIG. 11, the continuation after the execution of the continuation effect informing the failure is performed. An effect such as a reach effect may be executed instead of the continuous effect at the effect execution timing (long variation timing: 20th or 30th change).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 12, a command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made, and the big hit type or the small hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (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.

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is not a certain change state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (high probability state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the low base state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased is transmitted, but the reserved memory number itself is designated. An effect control command may be transmitted. In this case, for example, an effect control command for designating which one of the first start prize opening 13 and the second start prize opening 14 is won is transmitted, and the reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is designated as the first. A common effect control command is transmitted between the number of the first reserved memory and the number of the second reserved memory.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 12, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

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

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

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

  FIGS. 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example).

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 15B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value. (Specifically, whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4) is checked (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S1214A). . And CPU56 performs control which transmits the 1st reserved memory number addition designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for presentation control (step S1220A).

  In the process of step S1214A, 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 small hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation A random number for pattern determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 16, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (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 hit type determination random number (random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 13b is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines that the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value. (Specifically, whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4) is checked (step S1211B). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S1214B). . Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  In the process of step S1214B, 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 small hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation A random number for pattern determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  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 reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S59).

  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 extracts in the process of step S1214A of the first start port switch passage process or the process of step S1214B of the second start port switch passage process and stores it in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer in advance. The jackpot determination random number is read and the jackpot determination is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . When it is determined that a small hit is made (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S63), and the CPU 56 sets a small hit type determination table. The type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the small hit type stored in the random number buffer area ("small hit A", "small hit B" or "small hit C") Is determined as a small hit type (step S64). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). Then, the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the number of times that the continuous effect is executed is three times in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, and is determined according to the type of small hit in the case of small hit. It has been. Therefore, determining whether or not to suddenly change the probability big hit and determining the type of small hit set different times as the number of occurrences of the predetermined timing for executing the success / failure effect according to the type of the predetermined condition. It corresponds to that.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit (with time)”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit (without time)”, the data showing the big hit type Is set as “04”.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, for example, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly probable big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided When “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol and “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a latent effect flag indicating whether or not a latent effect (common effect) is being executed is set (step S91). When the hidden effect flag is set, the CPU 56 has a value of the fluctuation counter (which indicates the number of fluctuations after the sudden probability change big hit game or the small hit game) is one of 11, 11 and 21. Whether or not (step S92).

  When the value of the variation counter is 1, 11 or 21, the CPU 56 determines to use the long-term effect variation pattern determination table as the variation pattern determination table (step S93). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In the long-term effect variation pattern determination table, data indicating “long-term effect A”, “long-term effect B” and “long-term effect C” shown in FIG. .

  In this embodiment, when the value of the variation counter is 1, 11 or 21, the variation pattern of “long-term effect A”, “long-term effect A”, “long-term effect” B ”or“ long-term effect C ”variation pattern) is selected, but the“ long-term effect ”variation pattern is selected at a high rate (compared to the proportion in which the“ long-term effect ”variation pattern is not selected). You may do it.

  In the case of such a configuration, for example, data indicating a variation pattern other than the variation pattern of “long-term effect” may be set in the long-term effect change pattern determination table.

  If the value of the fluctuation counter is not 1, 11 or 21, it is decided to use the short time state fluctuation pattern determination table as the fluctuation pattern determination table (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  The short-time state variation pattern determination table includes a short-time state big hit variation pattern determination table and a short-time state shift variation pattern determination table. In the time reduction state big hit variation pattern determination table, data indicating “reach effect A in the time reduction state” and “reach effect B in the time reduction state” and determination values shown in FIG. 8 are set correspondingly. Yes. In the time-short state deviation variation pattern determination table, data indicating “normal fluctuation in the time-short state” and “reach effect A in the time-short state” and determination values shown in FIG. 8 are set correspondingly. .

  If the hidden effect flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S101). When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 decides to use the time variation state variation pattern determination table as the variation pattern determination table (step S102). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines to use the non-time reduction state variation pattern determination table as the variation pattern determination table (step S103). Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

  The non-time-short state variation pattern determination table includes a non-time-short state big hit variation pattern determination table and a non-time-short state shift variation pattern determination table. In the non-short-time state big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, data indicating “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “normal reach C”, “super reach A” and “super reach B” shown in FIG. Correspondingly set. In the non-short-time state shift deviation pattern determination table, data indicating “normal fluctuation”, “normal reach A”, “normal reach B”, “normal reach C”, “super reach A” and “super reach B” shown in FIG. And the determination value are set correspondingly.

  In step S104, the CPU 56 reads the value of random 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and selects it by the processing in steps S93, S94, S102, and S103. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table. That is, the variation pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the variation pattern determination random number is determined as the variation pattern to be used.

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

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

  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 determines any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 7 designation according to the determined big hit type, small hit type, and deviation (see FIG. 12). Control to send. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S112. When the big hit flag is set, the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit) is confirmed, and a display result 2-4 designation command corresponding to the big hit type is transmitted (step S111). . The jackpot type is specifically confirmed based on the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S112). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 confirms the type of the small hit (small hits A to C), and performs control to transmit the display result 5-7 designation command corresponding to the small hit type. (Step S113). The small hit type is specifically confirmed based on the data set in the small hit type buffer. If the small hit flag is not set, that is, if it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S114).

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

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

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S130A). If the value of the variation counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation counter (step S130B). Next, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b to stop. Is controlled to be derived and displayed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S142 (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable 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, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S142, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S143).

  In addition, 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 performs control to transmit a low base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set, 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 S152).

  FIG. 24 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). In the process of step S162, the CPU 56 sends a big hit end 1 designation command if it is a normal big hit, sends a big hit end 2 designation command if it is a probable big hit, and suddenly a probable big hit Is transmitted with a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step 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 whether or not the jackpot type is a normal jackpot (step S166). If it is not normally a big hit, the process proceeds to step S170. In the case of a normal big hit, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S167). Further, 100 is set in the hour / short time counter (step S168).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the high base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S176). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S177).

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes the value of the variation counter (sets it to 0) (step S178). Then, control goes to a step S179. By the process of step S178, when the big hit game based on the 15 round big hit (15 round normal big hit or 15 round probability variable big hit) is completed, the value of the variation counter is initialized.

  In step S170, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high probability state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S171). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit type is a sudden probability change big hit (step S172). If it is not suddenly probable big hit, that is, if it is 15 rounds probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S176.

  If it is a sudden probability big hit, the CPU 56 sets a latent effect flag (step S173). Further, the CPU 56 sets 30 times in the variation counter for counting the number of variations (step S174). Further, the CPU 56 stores in the RAM 55 the fact that it has suddenly been a probable big hit (step S175). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S179).

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S184. When the small hitting end display timer is not set, the small hitting flag is reset (step S181), and a control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S182). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S183). finish.

  In step S184, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S185). If not, the process ends.

  When the small hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 sets the latent effect in-progress flag on the condition that the gaming state is the non-probability change state (the probability change flag is not set) (step S186). (Step S187). Further, the number of fluctuations (specifically, 30, 20, or 10) according to the small hit type is set in the fluctuation number counter (step S191). Specifically, 30 is set when the small hit type is small hit A, 20 is set when small hit B, and 10 is set when small hit C. Further, the small hit type is stored in the RAM 55 (step S192). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S192).

  Next, an effect of transition to the latent mode will be described.

  When sudden probability change big hit or small hit occurs in the normal stage, it is controlled to stage 1 in the latent mode during sudden probability change big hit or small hit change and sudden probability change big hit game or small hit game execution. Or an effect for making the user expect to be controlled by the stage 1 in the latent mode.

  In this embodiment, the stage is always shifted to the stage 1 after the sudden probability change big hit game or the small hit game ends, but it may be configured to move to the high probability stage at a predetermined rate after the sudden probability change big hit game ends. Good.

  Also, when the probability change big hit or the small hit suddenly occurs in the latent mode, a notification that the current stage is continued is performed without executing the continuation effect for notifying success / failure.

  Next, effects and the like during the latent mode will be described.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of each stage in the latent mode. As shown in FIG. 26, in the stage 1 in the latent mode (latent state), the background image of the effect display device 9 is a mountain image. In stage 2, the background image of the effect display device 9 is a forest image. In stage 3, the background image of the effect display device 9 is a city image. In the high accuracy stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 is an image of the sea. On the normal stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 is a beach (beach) image. As described above, during the latent mode, the continuous effect is executed at a predetermined variation timing (every time 10 variations are executed), and when success is notified in the continuous effect, the stages are sequentially promoted and continuously three times. When the success is notified, the stage moves to the high accuracy stage. When the failure is notified in the continuation effect, the process proceeds to the normal stage.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the effect mode of the continuous effect. As described above, the continuation effect is executed when the number of fluctuations after the end of the game of sudden probability big hit or small hit is 10, 20, or 30 times. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the continuous effect is an effect in which a roulette in which “success” and “failure” are divided into regions is displayed and an arrow is shot there. When the display of the area hit by the arrow is “success”, the continuous effect is successful, and when the display of the area hit by the arrow is “failure”, the continuous effect is failed. Such an effect mode is an example, and other effect modes may be used as long as “success” and “failure” can be clearly recognized.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of a continuation effect (success / failure effect). As shown in FIG. 28 (A), on the display screen of the effect display device 9, after the variable display of the effect design of the left middle right is started, as shown in FIG. “5” is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 28C, the right effect symbol “5” is stopped and displayed, and the reach state is reached. Then, as shown in FIG. 28D, it is assumed that the production effect “5” in the middle is stopped and displayed. That is, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, “555” as a big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of the stop symbols of the left middle right effect symbols.

  Then, when the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, the latent effect is started (FIG. 28E). In addition, even if it is a small hit, the latent effect is started.

  Thereafter, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, the value of the variation counter is incremented by 1. In FIG. 28, when the value of the variation counter reaches 30, the continuous effect is executed. It is shown. Also, the variation display result of the 30th performance symbol is a big hit.

  In that case, after executing the continuation effect (success / failure effect) shown in FIGS. 28 (F) and 28 (G), an effect that notifies that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed (see FIG. 28 (H)). ).

  Although not shown in FIG. 9, when a continuation effect (success / failure effect) is executed at the 30th change, when the “success” is notified, an effect that notifies that the gaming state is a probable state (for example, When “not surely changed” is displayed and “failure” is notified, an effect (for example, “unfortunately”) indicating that the gaming state is in a non-probable changed state is executed.

  Also, at the 10th change and the 20th change, when “failure” is notified, an effect (for example, “unfortunately”) is displayed to notify that the gaming state is an uncertain change state.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 29 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 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 12) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  31 to 33 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

  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 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

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

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number. The value of the number counter is decremented by -1 (step S662). Further, the production control CPU 101 displays the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display unit 18c (when the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received) or the second reserved memory display unit 18d in the second reserved memory display unit 18d. The display of the storage number (when the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command is received) is updated (step S663). Specifically, the display number is reduced by one.

  If the received effect control command is a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, normal state designation command or probability variation state designation command: see FIG. 12) (step S670), the effect control CPU 101 Then, a value corresponding to the gaming state specified by the received gaming state designation command is set in the gaming state data area secured in the RAM (step S671). Hereinafter, the value set in the gaming state data area is referred to as gaming state data.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S677). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the value of the game state data. In the example shown in FIG. 34, the value of the game state data is “01 (H)” in the low probability low base state (non-probability variation non-time-short state). When the low probability high base state (non-probability short state), the value of the game state data is “02 (H)”. When the high probability low base state (probability variation non-short state state), the value of the game state data is “03 (H)”. The value of the gaming state data is “04 (H)” in the high probability high base state (short state at the time of probability change).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop process (step S803): When the variation time has elapsed, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

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

  Big hit / small hit end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state 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. 36 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect setting process during the latent mode (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the RAM variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Further, the received display result designation command is read from the display result designation command storage area of the RAM (step S822).

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

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 38, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a chance such as “135” as a stop symbol.

  The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol. Also, with regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

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

  Next, in the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 executes a continuation effect setting process for setting the effect mode of the continuation effect (success / failure effect) (step S824).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a continuous effect setting process in the effect control process. In the continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the latent effect flag is set (step S501). If the latent effect flag is not set, the process ends.

  When the hidden effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 has the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command read from the change pattern command storage area as the change pattern of “long-term effect” (see FIG. 8). Whether or not (step S502). If it is not the “long-term effect” variation pattern, the process ends.

  If the variation pattern is “long-term effect”, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the power failure recovery flag is set (step S503). When the power failure recovery flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 stores, in the RAM, data indicating a special effect of an effect mode different from the effect mode of the continuous effect (success / failure effect) (step S509).

  By the processing in steps S503 and S509, it is possible to prevent a contradiction from occurring in the continuation effect when the power supply is restored. Although the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 is backed up, the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 can perform continuous control, for example, when a power failure occurs and when it recovers, but the effect control microcomputer 100 cannot perform continuous control. Then, when the production control microcomputer 100 performs control according to the instruction of the game control microcomputer 560 when the power supply is restored, for example, the player may have an impression that the continuous production is suddenly executed. Absent. In this embodiment, in order to prevent such a situation from occurring, the effect control microcomputer 100 is configured to execute an effect different from the continuous effect when the power supply is restored.

  When the power failure recovery flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the sudden hit type or the small hit type (whether the hit that triggered the transition to the latent state is a sudden big hit or a small hit) If it is a win, the type) and the contents (success or failure) of the continuous effect according to the value of the variation counter are stored in the RAM (step S504).

  In the process of step S504, the CPU 101 for effect control sets “success” when the hit that triggered the transition to the latent state is abrupt. Further, if the hit that triggered the transition to the latent state is the small hit B, “failure” is stored.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the display result of the current variation is a sudden probability big hit (step S505). If it is suddenly a probable big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control changes the content of the continuous effect to success (step S506). When “failure” is determined in the process of step S504, “failure” is notified in the continuous performance even if the display result of the current variation is suddenly a probable big hit. Although it is unnatural that “failure” is notified even though the display result of the fluctuation is suddenly a probable big hit, the occurrence of such an unnatural situation is avoided by the processing in steps S505 and S506. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display result of the current variation is a 15 round big hit (15 round probability variable big hit or 15 round normal big hit) (step S507). In the case of 15 rounds, the effect control CPU 101 changes the content of the continuous effect to failure (step S508). When “success” is determined in the process of step S504, if the display result of the current variation is 15 rounds big hit, “failure” is notified in the continuation effect. Although it is conceivable that the continuation effect is not executed when the display result of the current fluctuation is 15 rounds of a big hit, if such control is performed, the player will be a big hit because the continuation effect is not executed. It becomes possible to grasp. However, such a situation does not occur by the processing of steps S507 and S508.

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

  When executing the continuous effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the type of continuous effect stored in step S504 or step S509 shown in FIG. 39 in the process of step S831. .

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 40 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (step S802). (Step S836).

  FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer and the variation time timer by 1 (steps S840A and S840B).

  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, 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 S844).

  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 effect symbol change 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. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmed command reception flag if the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). Further, in accordance with the data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (data indicating the stop symbol), the effect display device 9 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol (step S852).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the latent effect flag is set (step S853). If the hidden effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S861. When the latent effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the variation counter by +1 (step S854).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the variation counter is 11, 21, or 31 (step S855). If it is 11, 21, or 31, the stage after the continuous effect is executed. Update (see FIG. 10). That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the display mode of the stage is changed (step S856). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets data indicating the content of the current stage in the stage setting area.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 resets the latent production in-progress flag when the current stage is the high-precision stage or the normal stage (steps S857 and S858). That is, the latent effect (common effect) ends.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit (step S861). Whether or not it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can also be confirmed whether or not it is decided to make a big hit based on the decided stop symbol. If it is not decided to win, the process moves to step S866.

  When it is determined to make a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the big hit or the small hit (step S862).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S863). 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 S864).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit / small hit display process (step S804) (step S865).

  In step S866, 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. 43 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small win display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit / small win display process, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the big winning opening open designation command reception flag indicating that the big winning opening open designation command reception flag has been set (step S871). . If the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S876.

  If the special prize opening opening designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S872), and checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S872). S873). 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 S874). 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 S875).

  In step S876, 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 big hit / small hit game processing (step S805) (step S805). S877).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Alternatively, control for displaying a small hit end screen (screen for notifying the end of the small hit game) is performed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction for displaying the big hit end screen or the small hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the big hit / small hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit / small hit end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends.

  When the big hit / small hit end production time has elapsed, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the sudden big odd hit has occurred (step S887). If it is a sudden probability big hit, the process moves to step S891.

  If it is not suddenly probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state (non-probable change state) and is a small hit (step S888). If not, the process proceeds to step S896.

  If it is a small hit, the stage display mode is set to stage 1 (see FIG. 26) (step S891). In addition, the production control CPU 101 sets data indicating the content of the current stage in the stage setting area.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sets “1”, which is an initial value, in the variation counter (step S892). Further, a latent effect in-progress flag indicating that the latent effect (common effect) is being executed is set (step S893). In addition, the fact that the sudden big odd hit or the small hit type is stored in the RAM (step S894). Further, the power failure recovery flag is reset (step S895).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S896).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, since the variation time during which the continuation effect can be executed is selected as the variation time at the timing when the continuation effect is executed, the execution time of the continuation effect can be ensured. Furthermore, since the number of executions of the continuous production differing according to the type of the big hit or small hit is set, the effects after the end of the big hit and the small hit are not monotonous, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is made in the change of the execution timing of the continuous effect, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed after the continuous effect is executed. That is, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is a big hit symbol, an effect for notifying that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed after the continuous effect (success / failure effect) is performed. Specifically, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the effect symbol variation stop process shown in FIG. 42, but the continuation effect is executed before the effect symbol variation stop process based on the process table corresponding to the continuation effect. This is executed in the effect symbol variation processing (see FIG. 41). If the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed before the continuation effect is executed, the player may lose interest in the continuation effect. However, in this embodiment, the interest in the continuation effect is maintained and the game is interesting. Can be prevented from lowering.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the continuation effect is continued based on the notification that the continuation effect (success / failure effect) is successful. Specifically, the process proceeds to the next stage (in the case of small hits A and B). In addition, based on the fact that the notification of failure in the continuation effect has been performed, the fact that the normal gaming state is controlled is notified (see “after small hit B” and “after small hit C” in FIG. 10). .

  In the 30th variation, based on the notification that the continuation effect (success / failure effect) was successful, the latent effect (common effect) is terminated and the fact that it is controlled to the probable state is notified and continued. Based on the notification that the production has failed, the fact that the game is being controlled in the normal gaming state is notified (see “after hitting” and “after small hit A” in FIG. 10). By such control, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of informing whether the game state is controlled to the special game state or the normal game state.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type and the latent effect in the second embodiment. FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the continuous effect according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode in the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment (see FIGS. 9 and 10), the production control CPU 101 notifies “failure” at the 10th and 20th changes. Continue the latent production. Specifically, the process proceeds to the next stage (in the case of small hit A and small hit B). When “success” is notified, an effect (for example, display of “probability change”) for notifying that the gaming state is the probability change state is executed.

  Also, in the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, in the case of “surprise big hit”, the effect control CPU 101 is the 10th and 20th fluctuation after the sudden probability big hit game ends. Then, in the continuation effect, the failure is notified and the process proceeds to the next stage, and the success is notified in the last continuation effect (the continuation effect of the 30th variation), and the process proceeds to the high-accuracy stage.

  Further, in the case of “small hit A”, the effect control CPU 101 notifies the failure in all the continuous effects after the end of the game of the small hit A, moves to the next stage, and the last continuous effect is executed. After that, it moves to the normal stage. In the case of “small hit B”, the tenth change after the end of the small hit B game is notified of failure in the continuation effect, and the process proceeds to the next stage. In this case, the success stage is announced by notifying the success. In the case of “small hit C”, the continuation effect is executed at the 10th change after the end of the game of the small hit C, and the success stage is notified in the continuation effect, thereby shifting to the high-accuracy stage.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the big hit / small hit end effect process (step S806) in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, in the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S891 when the current game state is the normal state (non-probability change state) and the small hit A. Further, when the current gaming state is a probable change state and the small hit B or the small hit C, the process proceeds to step S891. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  However, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the mode (success or failure) of the continuous effect as shown in FIG. 45 in the process of step S504 in the continuous effect setting process (see FIG. 39).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, the continuation effect continues based on the notification that the continuation effect (success / failure effect) has failed. Specifically, the process moves to the next stage. Further, based on the fact that the success in the continuous performance has been notified, the fact that the special gaming state is being controlled is notified (see “after small hit B” and “after small hit C” in FIG. 46). .

  In the 30th variation, based on the notification that the continuation effect (success / failure effect) was successful, the latent effect (common effect) is terminated and the fact that it is controlled to the probable state is notified and continued. Based on the notification that the production has failed, the fact that the game is being controlled in the normal gaming state is notified (see “after hitting” and “after small hit A” in FIG. 46). By such control, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of informing whether the game state is controlled to the special game state or the normal game state.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type and the latent effect in the third embodiment. FIG. 49 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the continuous effect according to the big hit type and the small hit type during the latent mode in the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, in the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment (see FIGS. 9 and 10), the effect control CPU 101 has a small opportunity to start the latent effect. When the hit is A (after the small hit A), “failure” may be notified at the 10th and 20th fluctuations. When “failure” is notified at the 10th and 20th changes, “reach effect” is executed at the 20th and 30th changes. When the CPU 101 for effect control notifies “failure”, the stage of the latent effect is shifted to the normal stage.

  In addition, when the opportunity to start the latent effect is the small hit B (when it is after the small hit B), “failure” may be notified at the tenth change. When “failure” is notified at the 10th change, “reach effect” is executed at the 20th change. When the CPU 101 for effect control notifies “failure”, the stage of the latent effect is shifted to the normal stage.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a continuous effect setting process in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, in the continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 is a case where the failure notification flag is not set (step S503A), and the variation counter is 10 or 20 after the small hit A. Or when the variation counter is 10 after the small hit B (step S503C), it is determined by lottery using random numbers, for example, whether the result of the continuous effect is “failure” or “success” (Step S503D). Then, the production control CPU 101 stores the lottery result in the RAM (step S503E). In addition, when the effect control CPU 101 determines “failure”, it sets a failure notification flag (step S503F).

  In addition, when it is confirmed that the failure notification flag is set in the process of step S503A, the production control CPU 101 does not store “failure” or “success” as a result of the continuous production in the RAM. , “Reach effect” is stored in the RAM (step S503B).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stopping process in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, in the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 is after the small hit A or after the small hit B when the value of the variation counter is 11, 21, or 31 (step S855). If the failure notification flag is set (step S855A), if the value of the variation counter is 11 or 21 (step S855B), the stage of the latent effect is changed to the normal stage (step S855C). ).

  The effect control CPU 101 resets the failure notification flag when the value of the variation counter reaches 31 (step S858A).

  In the third embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs step S831 shown in FIG. 37 in step S503B, step S503E, step S504, or step S509 shown in FIG. The process table corresponding to the type of continuous effect stored in the process is selected.

  Through the processing as described above, the latent effect and the continuous effect shown in FIGS. 48 and 49 can be executed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 continues the effect in the variable display of the identification information at a predetermined timing (20th change or 30th change) after notifying that the continuous effect (success / failure effect) has failed. An effect other than (in this example, reach effect) is executed. Although it is unnatural that the continuation effect is further executed after the notification that the latent effect (common effect) is not continued (in this example, the notification of “failure”), in this embodiment, it is predetermined. Since an effect other than the continuous effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information at the timing, it can be avoided that an unnatural effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed as an effect other than the continuous effect, but the effect other than the continuous effect is not limited to the reach effect. For example, an effect using a character image or a character image that is not used in the continuous effect may be executed.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
The third embodiment corresponds to a modification of the first embodiment, but performs an effect other than the continuous effect in the variable display of the identification information at a predetermined timing (for example, the 20th or 30th variation). This form may be applied to the second embodiment.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type and the latent effect in the fourth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the fourth embodiment, unlike the second embodiment (see FIGS. 45 and 46), the effect control CPU 101 has a small hit B as an opportunity to start the latent effect. In some cases (when it is after small hit B), “success” may be notified at the 10th variation. When “success” is notified at the 10th change, “reach effect” is executed at the 20th change. When the CPU 101 for effect control notifies “success”, the stage of the latent effect is shifted to the high-accuracy stage.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a continuous effect setting process in the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, in the continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 is the case where the success notification flag is not set (step S503G), and the variation counter is 10 after the small hit B. Sometimes (step S503H), it is determined by lottery using random numbers, for example, whether the result of the continuation effect is “failure” or “success” (step S503I). Then, the effect control CPU 101 stores the lottery result in the RAM (step S503J). In addition, when the production control CPU 101 determines “success”, the success control flag is set (step S503K).

  Further, when it is confirmed that the success notification flag is set in the process of step S503G, the production control CPU 101 does not store “failure” or “success” as a result of the continuous production in the RAM. , “Reach effect” is stored in the RAM (step S503B).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stopping process in the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, in the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101, when the value of the variation counter is 11, 21, or 31 (step S855), is after the small hit B and the success notification. When the completed flag is set (step S855D), when the value of the variation counter is 11 (step S855E), the stage of the latent effect is changed to a highly accurate stage (step S855F).

  When the value of the variation counter reaches 31, the effect control CPU 101 resets the success notification flag (step S858B).

  Further, in the third embodiment, when the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuation effect, the process of step S831 shown in FIG. 37 is executed, and step S503B, step S503I, step S504 or step S509 shown in FIG. The process table corresponding to the type of continuous effect stored in the process is selected.

  Through the processing as described above, the latent effect and the continuous effect shown in FIG. 52 can be executed.

  In the fourth embodiment, the production control CPU 101 uses a variable display of identification information at a predetermined timing (20th variation) after performing notification of success in the continuous production (success / failure production). Production (in this example, reach production) is executed. It is unnatural that the continuous effect is further executed after the notification that the latent effect (the common effect) is not continued (in the second and fourth embodiments, the notification of “success”). However, in this embodiment, since an effect other than the continuous effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information at a predetermined timing, it can be avoided that an unnatural effect is executed.

Modification 1
In each of the above embodiments, when the number of times that the predetermined timing has reached the predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the effect control microcomputer 100 indicates that the continuous effect is successful and has failed. When the effect is executed (see FIG. 10 and the like), but in the “after the rush”, an effect other than the effect that indicates the success and the effect that fails may be executed at the 30th variation. In this case, the latent effect may be continued without shifting to the high-accuracy stage.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the latent effect continues until the 30th change when suddenly probable big hit or a small hit A occurs, but when a small hit A occurs, there are 30 changes. “Fail” is notified by eye. Therefore, the player can grasp that the probability variation jackpot has suddenly occurred, that is, the gaming state is a probability variation state, because “failure” is not notified at the 30th variation.

Modification 2
In each of the above embodiments, when a predetermined condition (a condition for starting a common effect) is newly established during execution of a latent effect (when a common effect is being executed), the latent effect is first (The process of steps S887, S888, and S891 is executed in the big hit / small hit end process shown in FIG. 44 regardless of the setting / reset of the hidden effect flag), but the latent effect is executed. When a predetermined condition is newly established during execution of the above, the situation at that time (for example, the value of the variation counter and the display mode of the stage at that time) may be maintained.

  In the case of such a configuration, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the processes of steps S887, S888, and S891 on the condition that the latent production in-progress flag is not set.

Modification 3
In each of the above embodiments, the latent effect is not executed when a 15-round big hit occurs, but the latent effect may also be executed when a 15-round big hit occurs.

  In the case where the latent effect is executed even when the 15 round big hit occurs, for example, after the big hit game based on the 15 round probability variable big hit is completed, the stage 1 is entered. Further, after the big hit game based on the 15th round of the normal big hit, the stage 1 is entered. After that, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a continuous production for notifying whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued every time the fluctuation is performed ten times.

  In addition, if 15 round big hits occur, continuous effects can be executed up to the 30th variation, and if a sudden probability big hit or small hit occurs suddenly, continuous effects can be executed up to the 10th or 20th variation. To.

  In such a case, the game is controlled to a special game state after the second specific game state (a big hit game state based on a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit) that has a low gaming value given to the player is ended. Since the timing for notifying that the game is in progress is earlier, the discouragement of the player due to the second specific gaming state having a low gaming value can be alleviated.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the predetermined condition for starting a common performance is suddenly probable big hit or small hit A, B, C, but instead of small hit A, B, C The game state after the big hit game may be the big hits A, B, and C that will be changed to the certain change state or the normal state. Even in the case of big hits A, B, C, the number of occurrences of the predetermined timing is determined in advance according to the type of big hit.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the execution timing of the continuation effect is the variation of the symbols (identification information) of the 10th, 20th and 30th times after the end of the big hit game based on the sudden big hit or the small hit ( (Variable display) time, but the execution timing of the continuous effect may be another timing. For example, the 8th, 16th, and 24th symbols may be changed. As an example, the second and subsequent execution timings are not a multiple of a certain number of times (for example, 5 times, 8 times, and 10 times) as in the case of the fifth, twelfth, and twentieth symbol changes. Also good.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the continuation effect is not executed in the variation of the execution timing of the continuation effect, the jackpot expectation degree may be increased (or the jackpot determination is confirmed). In addition, when a sudden big hit or a small hit occurs during the execution of the latent effect, if the stage is not continued, the probability variation state may be determined.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to 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.

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

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, is a gaming machine provided with variable display means, and is preferably applied to a gaming machine capable of executing various effects on the variable display means. The

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Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for executing an effect based on a command from the game control means,
The game control means includes determination means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state,
The production control means includes
Specific production execution means for controlling to a specific production state after a predetermined condition is established;
First success / failure effect executing means for executing a first success / failure effect at a predetermined timing after the predetermined condition is satisfied;
A second success / failure effect executing means for executing a second success / failure effect at a specific timing after notification of success in the first success / failure effect is performed;
Based on the notification of success in the first success / failure effect, the specific effect state is continued, and based on the notification of failure in the first success / failure effect, the specific Notifying that the production state is to end,
Based on the notification of success in the second success / failure effect, the specific effect state is continued, and based on the notification of failure in the second success / failure effect, the specific Notifying that the production state is to end,
If it is determined to control the advantageous state by the determination means in the predetermined timing, after notification indicating a failure in the first success effect is performed, notifying that are controlled in the preferred state A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for executing an effect based on a command from the game control means,
The game control means includes determination means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state,
The production control means includes
Specific production execution means for controlling to a specific production state after a predetermined condition is established;
First success / failure effect executing means for executing a first success / failure effect at a predetermined timing after the predetermined condition is satisfied;
A second success / failure effect executing means for executing a second success / failure effect at a specific timing after notification of success in the first success / failure effect is performed;
Based on the notification of success in the first success / failure effect, the specific effect state is continued, and based on the notification of failure in the first success / failure effect, the specific Notifying that the production state is to end,
Based on the notification of success in the second success / failure effect, the fact that the specific effect state is ended and the special effect state is controlled is notified, and the failure of the second success / failure effect is notified. On the basis of the fact that has been performed, to inform the end of the specific production state,
If it is determined to control the advantageous state by the determination means in the predetermined timing, after notification indicating a failure in the first success effect is performed, notifying that are controlled in the preferred state A gaming machine characterized by that.

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