JP5996374B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, when the specific display as a result the variable display displaying a result of the identification information is derived in the variable display means for deriving the display result performs variable display of identification information, advantageous JP steady-state for the player It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, the display device includes variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the variable display start condition and deriving the display result, and the specific display result as the display result of the variable display When the game is derived, there is something that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Such a gaming machine is known that executes a plurality of reach effects (normal reach effect, super reach effect, etc.) with different jackpot reliability. Further, information for determining whether or not to obtain the specific display result is stored as hold information within a predetermined upper limit storage number, and an effect (so-called pre-reading notice effect) that varies depending on the content of the hold information is executed. There is. In addition, there is also a thing that executes an effect (so-called pseudo continuous notice) in which the identification information is temporarily stopped after the temporary display is stopped until the display result is derived after the variable display is started.

  Further, as a gaming machine, when the game ball passes through a predetermined passing area provided in the gaming area, the normal symbol variable display device starts to change the normal identification information, and the normal identification information display result (stop identification information) Is a predetermined display result (for example, a winning symbol), the variable winning device may be controlled so that the game ball is likely to win. Further, there is a gaming machine configured to notify in advance whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that a game ball can be easily won before the display result of the normal identification information is derived and displayed.

  In addition, some game machines include whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that the game ball is likely to win a prize while the normal identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and whether or not the variable display during execution is a jackpot reliability (specific display result) In some cases, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a predetermined effect) that suggests whether or not a specific effect with a high probability of being executed is executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2012-010802A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even when the variable display is a big hit (whether or not a specific effect having a high jackpot reliability is executed), the normal identification information is being displayed in a variable manner. A predetermined effect is executed. Therefore, there is a problem that when the variation display of the normal identification information is not executed, the predetermined effect cannot be executed, and the player's sense of expectation cannot be obtained at an appropriate timing.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has a high interest in gaming.

(1) When a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived as a display result of variable display of the identification information to variable display means for performing variable display of the identification information and deriving a display result, it is advantageous for the player A gaming machine that controls a specific state (for example, a jackpot gaming state)
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed a predetermined area (for example, the first gate 32 or the second gate 33), the variable winning device (for example, the variable winning ball device 15) is controlled so that the game medium can easily win. Variable winning device control means (for example, the CPU 56 of the microcomputer 560 that executes the process of S404);
When the start condition is satisfied, the start condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result (for example, the microcomputer 560 that executes S61 of FIG. 30) CPU 56),
Based on the determination result of the start condition establishment time determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information (for example, a microcomputer executing S303 based on the special symbol normal processing result of S300 in FIG. 25) 560 CPU 56),
Producing at least one of the fact that the variable winning device is controlled so that the game medium is easy to win, and that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result after executing the specific effect. Predetermined effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect suggested as a result within a display area in which the effect area is displayed in an identifiable manner (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control that executes the first predetermined effect started in S779 in FIG. 55, 66 and S8029 or S8032 of FIG. 66, process data including a production pattern of a predetermined effect is selected, and an effect control CPU 101) that controls the effect device in accordance with the process data selected in S8036 and S851 of FIG.
External output means (for example, information output circuit 53) for outputting a passing signal indicating that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area to the outside of the gaming machine;
The predetermined effect is an effect that suggests an effect result after starting in a common manner regardless of which effect result to suggest,
The predetermined effect execution means is based on the determination result of the start condition establishment time determination means when executing a predetermined effect that suggests that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result as the effect result. And executing the predetermined effect in the display area in any of a plurality of predetermined periods in the variable display of the identification information,
When the specific effect is executed after the predetermined effect is executed, the display in the display area is deleted.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the interest of Yu technique is high gaming machine.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The predetermined region includes a first predetermined region (for example, the first gate 32) and a second predetermined region (for example, the second gate 33),
The external output means includes an output terminal for outputting the passing signal,
The external output means outputs the passing signal from a common output terminal regardless of whether the game medium passes through either the first predetermined area or the second predetermined area.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts of a mechanism for outputting a passage signal to the outside and complication of wiring work.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the game medium passes through the second predetermined area during the output of the passing signal based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first predetermined area, the external output means outputs the passing signal being output. The passage signal is output based on the passage of the second predetermined region after a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed since the output was finished.

  According to such a configuration, since the passage signal is intermittently output, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of times the game medium passes.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
A notice for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect (for example, an up notice effect executed in effect (b) of FIG. 79) suggesting whether or not the result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. An effect determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that determines the presence / absence of a notice effect (up notice effect, button effect, etc.) in S912 of FIG. 67),
The variable display executing means starts the notice effect from a preset notice effect start timing (for example, T3 in FIG. 79) when the notice effect determining means decides to execute the notice effect.
The predetermined effect executing means starts the predetermined effect from a predetermined effect start timing (for example, Ts3 in FIG. 79) after the notice effect start timing when the notice effect determining means determines not to execute the notice effect. To do.

  According to such a configuration, even when the notice effect is not started at the notice effect start timing, it is possible to ask whether or not the specific display result is derived by the predetermined effect. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the rate at which the player is discouraged when the notice effect is not executed.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The predetermined effect is a plurality of predetermined effect modes (for example, as a predetermined effect, a symbol indicating that re-variation is executed in a pseudo-continuous effect, a symbol indicating execution of a pre-reading effect, a symbol indicating development to super reach, a jackpot Predetermined effect mode determining means (for example, the effects (a) to (e) of FIGS. 79 and 80 in accordance with the change command) that determine which of the symbols to be executed) Which of the predetermined effects shown is to be executed is further provided with an effect control CPU 101) determined in S5211 of FIG.
The predetermined effect executing means is configured to change the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect mode determined by the predetermined effect mode determining means from a timing that differs depending on the predetermined effect mode among a plurality of predetermined effect start timings (for example, FIG. 79 and FIG. 80). Among the predetermined effects shown in FIG. 2, when “predetermined (chance)” is executed, from Ts1, when “predetermined (start 1)” is executed, from Ts2 when “predetermined (heat 1)” is executed. From Ts3, when executing “predetermined (destination 1)”, from Ts4, when executing “predetermined (destination 2)”, from Ts5, when executing “predetermined (destination 2)”, Ts6 From Ts7 when executing “predetermined (re1)”, from Ts8 when executing “predetermined (re2)”, and from Ts9 when executing “predetermined (exit 2)” Start.

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined effect can be started at different predetermined effect start timings (for example, when the expectation of the result indicated by the suggested content increases) according to the effect mode of the predetermined effect. Therefore, an increase in expectation due to the predetermined performance is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The variable display execution means executes a predetermined reach variable display (for example, variable display of a special symbol in which a normal reach effect or a super reach effect is executed) when the display mode of the identification information becomes a reach mode,
The plurality of predetermined presentation start timings include timings after the display mode of the identification information becomes the reach mode in the variable display (for example, Ts2 in FIG. 79 and Ts9 in FIG. 80).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling due to the execution of the predetermined effect even after the reach effect is started, and to further increase the expectation of the reach effect being executed.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is stored as pending storage for a variable display in which the game medium has passed through the start area but the start condition for variable display has not yet been met, up to a predetermined upper limit number. Hold storage means (for example, a combined hold storage number counter defined in the RAM 55, a hold storage specifying information storage area in FIG. 27A, a first hold storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer in FIG. 27B),
Before a start condition is established based on the hold storage stored in the hold storage means to determine whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display unit that performs variable display of the identification information is the specific display result Determination means (for example, the CPU 56 of the microcomputer 560 that executes S220 and S222 in FIG. 28);
When the start condition is satisfied, based on the determination by the determination unit before the start condition is satisfied, the variable display is started a plurality of times before the variable display of the identification information subjected to the determination is executed. A pre-reading effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect (for example, a pre-reading notice effect) (for example, in S6013 of FIG. 59, it is determined whether to execute the pre-reading notice using the pre-reading notice effect determination table of FIG. 62). And an effect control CPU 101),
The predetermined effect execution means executes the predetermined effect (see FIG. 62) at a higher rate when the prefetch effect determination means determines to execute the prefetch effect than when it determines not to execute the prefetch effect. To do.

  According to such a configuration, when the pre-reading effect is executed, the predetermined effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is not. Therefore, the ratio that the notice effect and the predetermined effect are executed is increased, and the effect is enhanced.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Re-variable display in which re-variable display is executed once or a plurality of times after temporary stop identification information is temporarily stopped after the display of the identification information is started and the display result is derived and displayed. Display pattern (For example, in the variation pattern setting process of FIG. 31, a variation pattern including pseudo-continuations such as normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-4, special PG1-3 of FIG. In response to the selection, a re-variable display determining means (for example, S8032A in FIG. 74) that determines whether or not to execute variable display by the process table including the pseudo-announcement notice effect selected in S8032A in FIG. The effect control CP for controlling the effect device in step S8036 and step S851 in FIG. 71 according to the process data of the process table selected in step. 101) further comprising a
The predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect at a higher rate when the re-variable display determining means determines to execute the re-variable display as compared with the case where it is determined not to execute the re-variable display (FIG. 78). reference).

According to such a configuration, when the re-variable display is executed, the predetermined effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is not. Therefore, the ratio that the re-variable display and the predetermined effect are executed together increases, and the effect of the effect increases.
(9) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Motion detection means capable of detecting a player's motion;
The operation detection means further includes an operation effect executing means for executing an operation effect based on the detection of the player's action.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a side view which shows the structural example of a stick controller. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. 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, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a gate switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a normal symbol stop. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution area of a predetermined effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of performing the predetermined | prescribed effect which alert | reports the notification result of losing before alert | reporting that a specific effect (reach effect) is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display period of the button operation effective period and button operation suggestion display in an accessory act. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an accessory operating effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of an accessory operating effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of the accessory action in an accessory action effect. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd predetermined production process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd predetermined | prescribed effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a prefetch notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a button production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a button production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a pseudo-continuous production. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration design change start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd predetermined | prescribed effect process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd predetermined production determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a quasi party notice effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a quasi party notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the start timing of the predetermined production mode in other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the start timing of the predetermined production mode in other embodiment. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in other modifications from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of the game control board (main board | substrate) in another modification. It is a timing chart which shows the change of the detection signal of a 1st and 2nd gate switch, and the change of the passage signal output from an information output circuit.

(Embodiment 1)
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

  A member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface, for example, on the upper surface, and is gripped by the player in a plurality of directions. A stick controller 122 that can be tilted is attached (front, rear, left, and right).

  FIG. 2 is a side view showing a configuration example of the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes an operation rod 122A held by the player, and a trigger button 121 is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod 122A (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod 122A). Is provided. The trigger button 121 can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). It is configured as follows.

  A trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push / pull operation on the trigger button 121 or the like is built in the operation rod 122A. A tilt direction sensor unit 123 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 122A is provided in the main body of the lower pan below the stick controller 122. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit 123 includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 122A when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. 4) combining a parallel sensor pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 6 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod 122A when viewed from the player side. It includes two transmissive photosensors.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing down on a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 is configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  The trigger button 121 provided on the stick controller 122 is configured such that the player can perform an instruction operation by pushing and pulling with an operation finger while the player holds the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand. Yes. The push button 120 is provided at a predetermined position of the glass door frame 2 that forms an upper plate separately from the stick controller 122, and the player pushes the push button 120 with an operating hand even when the player does not hold the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122. The instruction operation can be performed depending on the situation. Therefore, it is difficult for the trigger button 121 to be continuously operated as a continuous instruction operation compared to the push button 120.

  Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate. In this embodiment, for example, the vibration is generated by biasing the center of gravity of the shaft of the vibrator motor 126 or attaching a weight to the shaft, and controlling the rotation of the vibrator motor 126 by the effect control microcomputer 100 to thereby generate a stick controller. It is controlled so that 122 is vibrated.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 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. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also 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.
Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 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).

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of decorative symbols. In the decorative symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for production) “left”, “middle”, and “right”. 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. .

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

  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 and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed 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.

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

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

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

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, an effect accessory 127 that is a movable member is provided. The effect accessory 127 is attached to the rotating shaft of the movable member motor 128 and moves when the movable member motor 128 rotates. When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, an effect may be performed in which a movable object such as the effect accessory 127 or the like shields all or part of the screen.

  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.

  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 below the effect display device 9.

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

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, an effect area 9 </ b> F where an effect that suggests a display result of a normal symbol, a display result of a special symbol, and an effect that suggests the type of variation pattern is displayed.

  A vane-like movable member 76 driven by the motor 24 is provided on the left part of the effect display device 9. When the movable member 76 is controlled to a position where the movable member 76 is tilted to the left, the game ball enters a state where it can enter the second grand prize opening (open state). When the movable member 76 is controlled to a position that closes the second grand prize opening, the game ball cannot enter the second big prize opening (closed state). The game ball that has entered the second grand prize port is detected by the second prize port switch 71.

  In this embodiment, during the big hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit, the first big winning opening is controlled to be open during the big hit game based on the 10R probability variation big hit and the 15R probability variation big hit. Further, during the small hit game state and during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, the second big winning opening is controlled to the open state.

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a probability changing state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state ends. “15R probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds (the openable time of each round is, for example, 29 seconds), and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends (however, in the short-time state) Is also controlled). “10R probable big hit” is a big win that is controlled to the big hit gaming state of 10 rounds (the openable time of each round is, for example, 29 seconds), and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends (however, in the short time state) Is also controlled).

  “Suddenly promising big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times of opening the big winning opening (second big winning opening) compared to 15R big hit or 2R probable big hit (in this embodiment, opening for 10 seconds is twice). However, after the big hit gaming state based on the probability change big hit suddenly ends, the state is shifted to the probability change state (however, only the probability change state is controlled, not the time reduction state). “Suddenly probable big hit” is also called “surprise big hit”.

  “Small hit” is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening) is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 10 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened twice for 10 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit, so the player is in a high probability state (probable change). State) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in this specification, it is set as the round of opening times also about a small hit.

  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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out-port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right 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.

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

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

In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.
When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 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.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board.

  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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the second winning port switch 71 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms the special winning opening, and the movable member 76 that forms the second large winning opening are controlled to be opened. An output circuit 59 for driving the motor 24 to be driven according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 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. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the decorative design is performed.

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

  FIG. 4 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.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information relating to effects such as decorative symbol process flags. 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 effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  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.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the trigger button 121 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation rod 122A of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 drives the movable member motor 128 via the output port 105 in order to operate the effect accessory 127.

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

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

  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.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. 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 (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible Set (S5).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (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 (S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8).

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric 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 (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  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). (S13) is transmitted to the sub-board (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 initially setting the random number circuit 503 (S14).

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms).

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (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 (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the type of the variation pattern or a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is for generating the display random number. This is a process for updating the count value of the counter. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of 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 has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). 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: 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. Display control processing for performing display control of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22).

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: 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: S24, S25).

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

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (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: S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (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 (S31: output processing).

  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 ( 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 ( S33).

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, various variation patterns are prepared according to the variable display result and the variable display mode of the decorative design. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of using normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of the pseudo-continuous, when the normal PB2-2 is used once when the normal PB2-1 is used. The re-variation is performed twice, and the re-variation is performed three times when the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 are used. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, a variation pattern as shown is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. In FIG. 7, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used when suddenly sudden change is a big hit or a small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, among the fluctuation patterns that are used when sudden probability change is not big hit or small hit, and the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is once and the normal PB2- When 4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice, and when using Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, the re-variation is performed 3 times. In addition, regarding the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the variation time is 32. It is fixed at 75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination) (2) Random 2 (MR2): fluctuation Determine pattern type (variation pattern type determination) (3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine variation pattern (variation time) (variation pattern determination) (4) Random 4 (MR4): Normal Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a symbol (for normal symbol per determination) (5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine an initial value of random 4 (for determining a random 4 initial value)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode.

  In S23 of the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (1) and the random number for determination of normal symbol of (4). Up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5).

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit lottery is increased, and also to a high base state, There are two cases: a case where only the probability state is transferred and a state where the high base state is not transferred (ie, the low base state). Is a jackpot determination table for probability variation, and a normal jackpot determination table is used in other cases.

  9B and 9C 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. 9B 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. 9B and 9C 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 (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, 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. 9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 9D 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 variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 9E 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). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, eight determination values are assigned to the “sudden probability variation big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, two judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 2/40). Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, there are “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” as shown in FIGS.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high base state and the high probability state are entered. (See S166 to S169 described later).

  The “10R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 10-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the high base state and the high probability state are entered. (See S166 to S169 described later).

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the high base state is changed to the high probability state. (See S166 to S169 described later).

  The “2R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that allows only two (2 rounds) opening of the big prize opening as in the case of “sudden probability variation big hit” described later. The opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (29 seconds in this embodiment). Therefore, in the case of “suddenly promising big hit”, which will be described later, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win the big winning opening during the big hit game, but in the case of “2R probable big hit”, the big winning Although the number of times the mouth is opened is small, it can be expected that the game ball will win the big prize mouth during the big hit game.

  In addition, the “sudden probability change big hit” is less than the number of times the special winning opening is opened compared to “15R probability change big hit” or “10R probability change big hit” (in this embodiment, the release for 0.1 second is twice). An acceptable jackpot. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” have a long opening time of 29 seconds per round, whereas “sudden probability variation big hit” takes one round. The opening time of the winning jackpot is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a winning prize during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the high probability state and is also changed to the high base state. S166 described later. To S169).

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the fun of the game is improved.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with a random 1 value and correspond to "15R probability variation big hit", "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit", and "sudden probability variation big hit", respectively. Judgment value (big hit type judgment value) is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  10A to 10C show the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, and FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram showing the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C and the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D are displayed as the hit type determination results when it is determined that the variable display result is the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol, respectively. Accordingly, the table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. The relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type is shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, respectively.

  FIGS. 11A to 11D are explanatory diagrams illustrating the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Of these, FIG. 11 (A) shows a variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 11B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Also, FIG. 11C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state of the probability variation state. FIG. 11D shows a variation pattern type determination table 135D for loss that is used when the gaming state is the high probability / low base state of the probability variation state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. Further, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” means an appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to a specific performance mode is executed.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (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).

  The command 8E01 (H) is a normal symbol start designation (hit) command indicating that the display result of the normal symbol is a win and starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol. The command 8E02 (H) is a normal symbol. This is a normal symbol start designation (deletion) command that indicates that the display result of the above is out of the range and that the normal symbol starts to change. Command 8E03 (H) is a normal symbol change end designation command indicating that normal symbol change (variable display) is to be ended.

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed.

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (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). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command).

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the low base 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 (non-probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is not the probability change state. Command B004 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The low base state designation command, the high base state designation command, the non-probability change state designation command, and the probability change state designation command may be collectively referred to as a gaming state designation command.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for designating a total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is decremented by one.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small win or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning determination process described later (see FIG. 28), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, in the winning determination process described later, when it is determined that the game is “displaced”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  17 and 18 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in this embodiment, which gaming state is displayed, which display result is a special symbol or decorative symbol display result, and a random number for determining a variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in S232 of the winning determination process described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Determine whether. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, the effect is started from the variable display that is started after the start prize is generated for the variable display to be notified, and the notification effect is performed in one variable display.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state or a high base state, whether or not a big hit game is being played) The winning determination process is executed, the symbol designating command shown in FIG. 16 is always transmitted, and the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is transmitted. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or reach is reached before the variation display of the notice target is started. The pre-reading notice effect to be notified is executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are used as the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  Next, the normal symbol process (S28) executed by the CPU 56 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the gate switch 32a is turned on, that is, that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 (S411), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (S412). Thereafter, any one of S400 to S404 is executed.

The processes of S400 to S404 are as follows.
Normal symbol normal processing (S400): The CPU 56 is in a state where normal symbol variation can be started (for example, the normal symbol change display is not being executed on the normal symbol display 10 and the variable winning ball is not displayed). When the device 15 is not in the open state), the value of the number of stored gate passages is confirmed. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“1” in this example) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (S401).

  Normal symbol variation pattern setting process (S401): The normal symbol process timer is set by setting a value corresponding to the variable display time (variation time of the normal symbol) until the normal symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed in the normal symbol process timer. Start. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (in this example, “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (S402).

  Normal symbol variation processing (S402): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10. In addition, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to a value indicating the normal symbol stop time processing (S403) (this In the example, it is updated to “3”).

  Normal symbol stop process (S403): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (“0” in this example) indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400). If the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal symbol process timer is started by setting a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time in the normal symbol process timer. Further, the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (in this example, “4”) indicating the process for releasing the normal electric accessory (S404).

  Normal electric accessory opening process (S404): When the normal symbol process timer times out, the CPU 56 closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400). ("0" in this example).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table in which a determination value related to a normal symbol hit is set. In this embodiment, the range of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol is 1 to 250. However, in the determination table for normal symbol, a determination value is set by comparing with the random number for determination per normal symbol.

  FIG. 20A shows a table used in the low base state. As shown in FIG. 20A, in the low base state, it is determined that there is a hit of 2/250. When it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened once (the opening time is 5.8 seconds). In the low base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 10 seconds.

  FIG. 20B shows a table used in the high base state (short time state). As shown in FIG. 20B, in the high base state, it is determined that there is a probability of 249/250. If it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened three times (each opening time is 1.8 seconds). In the high base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 1.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 20, when the gaming state is in the low base state, it is a hit with a low probability, and when it is in the high base state, the probability is very high (in this example, it is approximately 100%, but it may be 100%). It ’s a hit.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the gate switch passage processing. In the gate switch passage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example) (S415). If the maximum value has not been reached, the CPU 56 increments the count value of the gate passing memory counter by 1 (S416), extracts the value of the random number for determination per random symbol (random 4) that is a software random number, Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the value of (a general-purpose hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 55) (S417). Further, the CPU 56 increases the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 by 1 (S418).

  In the normal symbol normal process of S400, the CPU 56 is in a state in which the normal symbol can be changed, and if the number of stored gate passages is not zero, the CPU 56 stores the symbol in the storage area (ordinary symbol holding storage buffer). Whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol) is determined using the value of the random number for determining the normal symbol and the normal symbol determining table shown in FIG. . That is, when the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol matches any of the determination values (determination values corresponding to the hit) set in the determination table per normal symbol, it is determined as a win. If it is determined that the game is a hit, the normal symbol hit flag is set. If the gaming state is the low base state (if the high base flag is not set), the CPU 56 uses the table shown in FIG. 20A, and if the gaming state is the high base state (the high base flag). If is set), the table shown in FIG. 20B is used. In this embodiment, the fact that the normal symbol variation display result is a win is also expressed as a win.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (S401) in the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (S431). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the high base flag is set. In the high base state, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer (S432). In the low base state, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer (S433).

  In addition, when the normal symbol normal process is determined to win (when the normal symbol per-flag is set) (S434), it is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is used and the normal symbol is determined. Control is performed to transmit a normal symbol start designation (hit) command indicating the start of fluctuation to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S435). If the normal symbol normal processing is determined to be off, a normal symbol start designation (off) command indicating that the normal symbol display result has been determined to be off and normal symbol variation is to be started is issued. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the gate passage storage counter by -1 (S437), sets the value of the gate passage storage counter after the subtraction (that is, the number of ordinary map storage) in the EXT data, and stores the ordinary map storage memory. Control for transmitting a number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S438).

  Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (S402) (S439).

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (S402). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether the normal symbol process timer has timed out (S441). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in S441), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (S445).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol variation time has elapsed (Y in S441), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal symbol variation end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 ( In step S442), the normal symbol stop symbol display time is set in the normal symbol process timer (S443). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (S403) (S444).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (S403). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (S451). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S452).

  When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether the normal symbol per flag is set (S453).

  When the normal symbol per flag is set, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time (5.8 seconds or 1.8 seconds) in the normal symbol process timer (S454).

  Further, the CPU 56 opens the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 (S455), and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal electric accessory releasing process (S404). 4 ") (S456).

  If it is determined in S453 that the normal symbol per flag is not set, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400) (specifically, “0”). (S457).

  The CPU 56 subtracts the value of the normal symbol process timer by 1 in the process during opening of the normal electric accessory, and when the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is closed. To do. When the normal electric accessory operating time is 5.8 seconds (when one opening is performed, that is, in the low base state), the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to the normal symbol normal processing (S400). Is updated to a value (specifically “0”). When the normal electric accessory operating time is 1.8 seconds (when three releases are performed, that is, in the high base state), when the three releases are completed, the normal symbol process flag The value is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (S400). When the opening of the three times is not completed, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time (1.8 seconds) in the normal symbol process timer, and sets the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to the open state again. To do. The CPU 56 does not immediately open the variable winning ball device 15 but opens it when a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (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) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (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 corresponding to S302 (2 in this example).

  Display result designation command transmission process (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 corresponding to S303 (3 in this example).

  Special symbol changing process (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 S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design confirmation designation is made to the production control microcomputer 100. Control to send a command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbols when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (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 S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). When 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 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 stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing of S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (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 a special winning opening open command to the production control microcomputer 100, and the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to S306. Update to the corresponding value (6 in this example).

  Large winning opening open process (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 S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after opening the jackpot to the effect control microcomputer 100, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to S307 (this example) Then, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is 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. Also, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a high probability flag or a high base flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (S308): 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 corresponding to S309 (9 in this example). 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 (S309): This process is 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 updated to a value corresponding to S308 (8 in this example). To do. Further, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to S310.

  Small hit end process (S310): This process is 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 S300.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S1215).

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

  FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 27 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 27A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 27B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area.

  FIG. 27B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 27B, 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 variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (S1218), and control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

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

  In addition, by executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 does not depend on the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Every time the first start winning opening 13 is won, both the symbol designation command and the variation category command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 27B) (see FIG. 27B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (S1229), and control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state), the CPU 56 Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the second start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation category command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing winning determination processing in S1217 and S1228. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the determination process at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is reached, and in which judgment value range the value of the jackpot type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and, as will be described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that a big hit or a super reach will be announced during the decorative pattern change display by 100 is executed.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / low). It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the base state is included is set (S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. The small hit determination value shown in (C) is compared and it is confirmed whether or not they match (S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process of S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first special determination table) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for (for symbol). If there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process at S1228 is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the set small hit determination value.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Processing is performed (S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state in S225 (specifically, whether the high probability flag and the high base flag are set). Or not).

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold value for detachment according to the determination result of S225 (S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is determined.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” as the symbol designating command. A setting process is performed (S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251, and determines that the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251) in S 232 described later. It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 18).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the determination process at the time of winning in S1217), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit” using the symbol 131a. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process of S1228 is executed), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b shown in FIG. 9E. Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “15R-probable big hit”, “10R-probable big hit”, “2R-probable big hit” or “suddenly promiscuous big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S230).

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot classification determined by S229 (S231).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is any determination value. It is determined whether it falls within the range (S232).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0B (H)”, “10 (10”) as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in S232. A process of setting any value of “H)” to “18 (H)” to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S51A), and the process is terminated. To do.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 27A) is data indicating “first”. (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  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 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store 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 (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = m−1.

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

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

  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 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 or S1227 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state is a big hit than when the gaming state is non-probability change state (normal state) Is configured to be high. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour 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 CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. When it is in the 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. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to 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 a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). The small hit judgment 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. 9B and 9C, 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. When 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. If 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. 9C. . If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (S63), and proceeds to S75.

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

  In 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 (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9E.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”, “ "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (S73).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74).

Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75).
Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 10 (A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 10D as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (S94). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (S95). Note that the high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game.

  When the high base flag is not set (S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (S96). If the high probability flag is not set (S96), that is, if the gaming state is a normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (S97). When the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 5) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 11 (A)) is selected (S98). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 11B). )) Is selected (S99). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  When the high probability flag is set, that is, when the gaming state is a high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 uses a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 11D) is selected (S100). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  If the high base flag is set, that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, it is not controlled to a low probability / high base state, If the flag is set, a high probability / high base state), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135C for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 11C) is selected (S101). Then, the process proceeds to S102.

  In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of S95 to S101, the variation pattern for loss shown in FIG. The type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 11C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of S102 described later. When the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in the process of S105. Short reach fluctuation non-reach PA1-2 is determined (see FIG. 13). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of S92, S94, S98, S99, S100 or S101. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 hits the variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 12) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S102. , One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 13) is selected (S103). Further, the random pattern (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of S103. One of a plurality of types is determined (S105).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S109).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (S302). In the display result designation command transmission processing, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 6 designation) (see FIG. 14) according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S110). If not set, the process proceeds to S118. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (S111, S112). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in “S74” of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “10R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (S113, S114). Specifically, whether or not it is “10R probability variation big hit” can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . Further, when the big hit type is “2R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (S115, S116). Whether or not it is “2R probability variation big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”. . When it is neither “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” (that is, when “sudden probability variation big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command. Perform (S117).

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N of S118), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (S120).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S121).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the combined pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined, for example, by transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in S1122 described later. The total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag shown is set, and in S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set.

  Next, if the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1122).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S1125). When the variable time timer times out (S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304) (S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the probability variation state and the high base flag indicating the time reduction state if set (S132). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 when 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, and when the big hit type is sudden big hit, A sudden probability big hit start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S133). The jackpot type is determined by data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S134). Also, the number of times of opening (for example, 15) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (S135). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S136).

  If it is confirmed in S131 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (S137). If it is set, the process proceeds to S138. When the high probability flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating that the time is short is set (S141). When the high base flag is set (that is, when it is not in the probabilistic state but in the short time state), the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the short time state is decreased by -1. (S142). Then, when the value of the high base number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (S143), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (S144). Then, the process proceeds to S145.

  In S138, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the high probability count counter. Then, when the value of the high probability count counter becomes 0, the high probability flag indicating the probability variation state (high probability state) is reset (S139, S140). Then, the process proceeds to S141.

  In S145, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S150. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S146). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying that the small hit has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the special winning opening control timer (S147). Further, the number of times of opening (specifically, twice) is set in the number of times of opening counter (S148). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (S308) (S149).

  In S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (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 (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (S161), and a control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (S162). In S162, the CPU 56 transmits a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) if the 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, and if it is “sudden probability sudden big hit”. A hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 sets the high probability flag and shifts the gaming state to the high probability state (probability change state) (S166). In addition, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 71 times) in a high probability number counter for counting the number of times of display of fluctuation in the high probability state (S167). If it is a 2R probability variable big hit (S168), the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (S171). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (S172). Then, the process proceeds to S173.

  By executing the processing of S166 to S170, in this embodiment, when the big hit game based on the probability change big hit is finished, if any other than the 2R probability change big hit occurs, the probability change state (high probability state) is entered. At the same time, a transition is made to the short time state (high base state) (that is, transition is made to a high probability / high base state). When a 2R probability variation big hit occurs, the state is shifted to a high probability / low base state.

  In this embodiment, the high base flag set in the process of S169 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is released. The high base flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  Next, the CPU 56 transmits a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, non-probability variation state designation command or probability variation state designation command) corresponding to the current gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S171). In the processing of S171, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high base state designation command when the high base flag indicating the high base state (short time state) is set. When the high base flag is not set, control for transmitting a low base state designation command is performed. Further, when a high probability flag indicating a high probability state (probability variation state) is set, control for transmitting a probability variation state designation command is performed. When the high probability flag is not set, control for transmitting a non-probable change state designation command is performed.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S172).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 36 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. In the main process, 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) (S701).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes random number update processing for updating the counter value of the counter for generating a predetermined random number (S702). Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored (S703). If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process proceeds to S702. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S704), and executes the effect control process of S705 to S708.

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: S705).
In the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 15 to 17) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the normal symbol is 0 (S707). If the value of the normal symbol variation time timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol variation time timer (S708).

  37 to 40 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (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 (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 (S612). When read, the value of the read pointer (pointer indicating from which area in the command reception buffer the command should be read) is set to +2 (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 (S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (S616).

  If the received presentation control command is a display result designation command (S617), the presentation control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag ( S624).

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

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (S631), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (S632). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening open designation command in the special winning opening open designated command storage area formed in the RAM (S633).

  If the received effect control command is a command after opening the special winning opening (S635), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the special winning opening (S636). Also, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening after opening designation command in a designated winning opening after opening special command storage area formed in the RAM (S637).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)) (S643), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation command reception flag ( S644).

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store in the storage area (S652).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 41, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 in S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 in the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. Within one timer interrupt, there are substantially four commands: design designation command, variation category command, start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command), and total pending storage number designation command. Sent in batch. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Thus, a storage area is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption. As shown in FIG. 41, each of the storage areas 1 to 8 is stored in the order of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command (in FIG. 41, An example in which commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5 is shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 41, a total pending storage number designation command (7) that designates the total pending memory number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven pending memories have occurred in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. C207 (H)) is stored, and thereafter, the storage state of the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize is shown in the situation where one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. .

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 41 is used in the decorative symbol variation start process described later at the timing when the decorative symbol variation display is started each time the decorative symbol variation display is started. In step S8022, the contents stored in the first storage area 1 are deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 41, when a new decorative symbol variation display is started, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is stored. Each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2 and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4.

  In addition, in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 41, for the storage area 2, an example is shown in which the command cannot be normally received and the total pending storage number designation command is not received. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 41, in the storage area 2 of the start winning command storage area, the content of the fourth storage area in which the total pending storage number designation command is originally stored is “0000 (H)”. The remaining state is shown.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, a command at the time of start winning (symbol designation command, variable category command, start winning designation command and total pending storage number stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. Based on the designation command), the prefetching notice effect is set in the prefetching notice determination process (see S5212), but the command at the time of starting winning (design designation command, variation category command, starting prize designation command and total pending storage) When the number designation command) is missed or inconsistency occurs, the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is limited until the change display of the hold memory corresponding to the command at the time of starting winning is exhausted. In this embodiment, the command received at the start winning prize stored in the start winning command storage area is received during a period during which the setting of the prefetching notice effect is restricted (hereinafter also referred to as the prefetching notice effect setting restriction period). As shown in FIG. 41, the pre-reading notice effect setting process is not performed for the case where the pre-reading notice effect setting process is not performed at the command reception timing at the start winning prize. Determination information is set. In the example shown in FIG. 41, it is determined that the value of the undetermined information has not been set for the pre-reading notice effect for the storage areas 2 to 5 after the storage area 2 in which the failure to receive the combined pending storage number designation command has occurred. It is set to “1”.

  In this embodiment, when a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command received when a starting prize is generated are comprehensively expressed, Say. Further, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a starting winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, When expressed in a comprehensive manner, it is also called reserved storage information. Also, a symbol designation command which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning determination process (see FIG. 28) at the time of starting winning, a determination result of the big hit type, and a determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (S653), the effect control CPU 101 converts the received variation category command into each storage area 1 to 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. 8 is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command is stored (S654). However, if the variation category command, start winning designation command, or total pending storage number designation command is already stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command is stored, the variation category command will be included in the current timer interrupt. This means that the symbol designating command to be received earlier is missed. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM.

  If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (S655), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storing area (S656).

  If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (S657), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received second start prize designation command in each start prize command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command and variable category command are stored in the storing area (S658).

  If the received effect control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (S659), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received accumulated pending storage number designation command in each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start winning designation command are stored in the storage area (S660).

  If the received effect control command is a combined hold memory number subtraction designation command (S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c, and displays one remaining hold display. The sum is held, and the sum hold storage number display in the sum hold storage display section 18c is updated (S662).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (S664).

  If the received effect control command is a normal symbol variation start designation command (S671), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received normal symbol variation start designation command in a normal symbol variation start designation command storage area provided in the RAM. (S672). The effect control CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag (S673) and sets a normal symbol variation flag indicating that the variation of the normal symbol is being displayed (S674).

  In S673, when receiving the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command, the effect control CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag, and receives the normal symbol variation start designation (off) command. If this is the case, the normal symbol variation start designation (disconnection) command reception flag is set.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds to the normal symbol variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the ordinary symbol (S675).

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the low base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds, and when the gaming state is the high base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 1.5 seconds. However, in S675, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is uniformly set in the normal symbol variation time timer regardless of the gaming state. Even if a value corresponding to 10 seconds is uniformly set, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the predetermined effect described later is not performed when the high base state is set, so that troubles occur with respect to execution of the predetermined effect. There is no. In the high base state, the normal symbol change time timer value is reset by receiving the normal symbol change end designation command when the normal symbol change display ends after 1.5 seconds. (See S677).

  If the received effect control command is a normal symbol variation end designation command (S676), the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal symbol variation flag and the normal symbol variation time timer (S677).

  If the received effect control command is a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, non-probability variation state designation command or probability variation state designation command: see FIG. 15) (S681), 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 (S682). Hereinafter, the value set in the gaming state data area is referred to as gaming state data.

  As an example, the value of the game state data is “01 (H)” in the low probability low base state (non-probability change non-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).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (S684). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 42, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, and temporary stop symbol random numbers SR2 for pseudo continuous fluctuation. , A predetermined effect determining random number SR3, a special symbol display result notification determining random number SR4, a button effect determining random number SR5, and a prefetching notice effect determining random number SR6 are used.

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

  The quasi-continuous change temporary stop symbol random number SR2 is a random number used to determine a symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be temporarily stopped during the variation of the decorative symbol accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect.

The predetermined effect determining random number SR3 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined effect.
The special symbol display result notification determining random number SR4 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the special symbol display result notification effect and the type of effect when executing.

  The button effect determining random number SR5 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the button effect (see FIG. 49).

  The pre-reading notice effect determining random number SR6 is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. In the second embodiment, SR6 is used as a random number for determining the pseudo-annual announcement effect.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a first predetermined effect process (S810) and a second predetermined effect process (S811).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with changes in special symbols is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an execution section of a predetermined effect. The “predetermined effect” is whether or not a specific effect (reach effect) is executed in the variation display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol, or a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is easy to enter (pass) (for example, open) This is an effect for notifying whether or not the state is controlled. In this embodiment, it may be notified that a predetermined type of hit (for example, a small hit) is made in a predetermined effect. In this embodiment, in a predetermined effect, an effect of a mode in which the roulette is rotated on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. Further, the predetermined effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the example shown in FIG. 44, the predetermined effect is executed in the order of the sign effect, the start effect, the notification effect, and the result notification effect. The period in which the sign effect is executed is referred to as a first period, and the period in which the start effect, the notification effect, and the result notification effect are executed is referred to as a second period.

  Also, the execution of the first period effect (predictive effect) may be omitted. In addition, the period of the result notification effect may be shortened.

  The sign effect is an effect that reminds the player that the predetermined effect is started. The start effect is an effect for causing the player to recognize that the predetermined effect has started. The notification effect is an effect that causes the player to expect the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be controlled so that the game ball can easily enter. The result notification effect is an effect that allows the player to recall whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when the presence or type of the predetermined effect is determined and triggered by the start of the variable symbol display, the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In some cases, the presence or type of a predetermined effect is determined and the predetermined effect is executed in response to the start of. Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the predetermined effect that is executed by the determination process triggered by the start of the normal symbol variation display is referred to as a “first predetermined effect”, and the start of the special symbol or decorative symbol variation display is started. There is a case where a predetermined effect that is executed when the determination process is performed as an opportunity is referred to as a “second predetermined effect”.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a predetermined effect. FIG. 45 illustrates an effect for notifying that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter.

  As shown in FIG. 45A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 45B). ). At that time, display control is performed such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves. The effect by such display control corresponds to the sign effect.

  Next, control for displaying a notification image (for example, an image displaying “roulette chance”) 9b that is an image for an effect as if a predetermined effect is started is executed (see FIG. 45C). . The effect by such display control corresponds to the start effect. Then, the notification effect is started.

  In this embodiment, the notification effect is an effect in which the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (an effect in a form in which the roulette rotates) (see FIG. 45D). After that, in the effect area 9F, an image 9c is displayed that suggests that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (see FIG. 45E). Next, a notification image 9d is displayed so as to notify that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (see FIG. 45F). Thereafter, the effect display device 9 displays an image 9e that clearly indicates that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (open state) (see FIG. 45F). Note that a period during which display control as shown in FIGS. 45E and 45F is performed corresponds to a period of result notification effect.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the predetermined effect. FIG. 46 illustrates an effect for informing that a predetermined type of hit (in this example, a small hit) is made.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 46B). ). At that time, a sign effect such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves is executed.

  Next, a start effect that is an effect as if the predetermined effect is started is executed (see FIG. 46C). Then, the notification effect is started.

  The notification effect is an effect such that the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (see FIG. 46D). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, an image 9f that suggests a predetermined type of hit (in this example, a small hit) is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 46E). Next, a notification image 9g that displays the occurrence of a predetermined type of hit is displayed (see FIG. 46F). Thereafter, the effect display device 9 displays an image 9h clearly indicating that the second grand prize opening (by the movable member 76) is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (open state) (FIG. 46F). )reference). Note that a period during which display control as shown in FIGS. 46E and 46F is performed corresponds to a period of result notification effect.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing still another example of the predetermined effect. FIG. 47 illustrates an effect for notifying that the reach effect (normal reach effect or super reach effect) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 47B). ). At that time, a sign effect such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves is executed.

  Next, a start effect which is an effect as if a predetermined effect is started is executed (see FIG. 47C). Then, the notification effect is started.

  The notification effect is such an effect that the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (see FIG. 47D). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, an image (image for notifying that the expectation degree of the big hit is high) 9i that suggests reaching is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 47E). In the example shown in FIG. 47, an image including the character string “extreme heat” is shown as the image 9i that suggests reaching, but in this embodiment, the image that indicates reaching is reached. There are two types of images: an image including a character string of “extreme heat” and an image including a character string of “chance”. In this embodiment, in the case of super reach, the image including the character string of “hot” is stopped and displayed as compared with the image including the character string of “chance” compared to the case of normal reach. The ratio is high.

  Then, the display state of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state (see FIG. 47F). Thereafter, an image 9j that clearly indicates the occurrence of super reach is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 47F). Note that a period during which display control as shown in FIGS. 47E and 47F is performed corresponds to a period of result notification effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, a predetermined effect for notifying that a specific effect (reach effect) is executed and that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in a state where a game ball is likely to enter (pass) is executed. In such a case, before the notification result is notified, the specific effect (reach effect) is not executed, and the variable winning ball device 15 is not controlled to be in a state in which the game ball is likely to enter (pass) (notification result of miss). There is a case where a predetermined effect (that is, a “false” predetermined effect) is executed.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in a case where a predetermined effect for notifying the result of notification of losing is executed before notifying that a specific effect (reach effect) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48B). ). At that time, a sign effect such that the character image 9a displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 moves is executed.

  Next, a start effect that is as if a predetermined effect is to be started is executed (see FIG. 48C). Then, the notification effect is started.

  The notification effect is such an effect that the symbol fluctuates in the effect area 9F (see FIG. 48D). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, the reach effect is not executed, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is also stopped and displayed, which suggests that the game ball is not controlled to enter (pass) easily (passage notification result) ( (See FIG. 48E).

  Next, the effect for the notification is again performed in the effect area 9F, and the effect that the effect for the notification is started is executed again (see FIG. 48F). Thereafter, in the effect area 9F, an image (image for notifying that the expectation degree of the big hit is high) 9i that suggests reaching is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 48G). Then, the display state of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state (see FIG. 48H). Thereafter, an image 9j that clearly indicates the occurrence of super reach is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 48I).

  Next, a normal notice effect (effect related to a notice that is not a look-ahead notice) will be described. In this embodiment, the “actual operation effect” is performed as the notice effect. When the “actual operation effect” is performed, a button operation suggestion display 201 that suggests an operation by the push button 120 is displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, as shown in FIG. 49, the button operation suggestion display 201 includes a display including a pattern imitating the shape of the push button 120 together with a character string “PUSH!”. A meter 202 indicating the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed below the button operation suggestion display 201.

  The display period of the button operation suggestion display corresponds to a period during which the operation of the push button 120 is effective (operation effective period). The display mode of the meter 202 changes according to the remaining display time of the button operation suggestion display 201. The player can roughly grasp the remaining time during which the operation of the push button 120 is effective based on the remaining display time of the button operation suggestion display 201.

  The button operation suggestion display 201 corresponds to an operation-time effect that notifies the possibility that the display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol will be a big hit symbol.

  The display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is set to end before the effective period of the actual operation of the push button 120. As an example, as shown in FIG. 49, the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 ends before the actual operation valid period of the push button 120 ends (in this example, 0.2 seconds before). Usually, the player recognizes that the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201 is the operation effective period of the push button 120, and tries to operate the push button 120 before the meter 202 becomes empty (corresponding to the end of the period). Try. When the display period is matched with the operation effective period, when the player operates the push button 120 at the end of the operation effective period based on the display period of the button operation suggestion display 201, the player actually pushes. A situation may occur in which the button 120 has been operated after the operation valid period has elapsed. In that case, there is a problem that the player misunderstands that the predetermined effect is not executed even though the push button 120 is operated within the operation effective period. However, in this embodiment, since the display period of the button operation suggestion display ends before the operation effective period, it is possible to prevent such misunderstandings from occurring.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an accessory act. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the accessory act effect. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution timing of the accessory operation in the accessory operation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 52, the accessory act effect is executed after reaching the reach state (see D00). Further, when the actor action effect is executed, a battle effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character image 400 and the enemy character 401 image compete (see D00 in FIG. 50 and FIG. 52A). . Thereafter, the battle effect is interrupted, and the button operation suggestion display 201 and the meter 202 are displayed on the effect display device 9 (see D01 in FIG. 50 and FIG. 52 (B)).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 50, a battle effect is interrupted and the button operation suggestion display 201 is displayed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the effective period of the operation of the push button 120.

  In the example shown in FIG. 50, there are a “victory effect”, a “defeat effect”, and a “revival effect” as the mode of the effect activation effect.

  In the mode of “winning effect” shown in D11 to D13, when the player operates the push button 120 within the operation effective period of the push button 120, the effect object 127 operates immediately (D11 and FIG. 52 in FIG. 50). (See (C), (D)), and after the character image 402 of “win” and the specific character image 403 are displayed on the effect display device 9 (see D12 in FIG. 50 and FIGS. 52 (C), 52 (D)). The decorative symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (see D13 in FIG. 50 and FIGS. 52C and 52D).

  In the mode of “defeat effect” shown in D31 and D33, when the player operates the push button 120 within the operation valid period of the push button 120, the character image 404 “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 immediately after. After (see D31 in FIG. 50 and FIG. 52 (G)), the effect symbol indicating the deviation is stopped and displayed (see D33 in FIG. 50 and FIG. 52 (G)).

  In the mode of “revival effect” shown in D21 to D23, when the player operates the push button 120 within the operation valid period of the push button 120, the character image 404 “defeat” is once displayed on the effect display device 9 immediately after. (See D21 in FIG. 50 and FIGS. 52 (G), (H)), and then the effector 127 operates (see D22 in FIG. 50), and the decorative symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (in FIG. 50). D23 and FIGS. 52 (G) and (H)).

  When the notice effect is executed in the form of the revival effect, the action of the effect accessory 127 as the effect at the time of operation is performed when a predetermined time elapses from when the push button 120 is operated. Become. In this case, when the push button 120 is operated, an effect different from the effect at the time of operation (in the example shown in FIG. 50, an effect that displays the character image 404 of “defeat”) is executed.

  In addition, the action of the effect item 127 corresponds to a special effect that is executed based on the operation of the push button 120 during the execution of the operation time effect (in this example, the button operation suggestion display 201). . As shown in FIG. 50, when the “revival effect” is executed, the special effect (actuation of the effect object 127) is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the push button 120 was operated. .

  When the push button 120 is not operated within the operation valid period and the victory effect or the revival effect is selected as the mode of the actuating effect (see FIG. 51F), the effect display device 9 displays “ A character image 404 of “defeat” is displayed (see D21 in FIG. 51). However, after the effect accessory 127 is operated (D22 in FIG. 51), finally, the decorative symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed (D23 in FIG. 51).

  When the push button 120 is not operated within the operation effective period and the defeat effect is selected as the mode of the actuating effect, the character image 404 of “defeat” is displayed on the effect display device 9 ( (See D31 in FIG. 51 and FIG. 52 (I)). Thereafter, the effect symbol indicating the disengagement is stopped and displayed (see D33 in FIG. 51 and FIG. 52 (I)).

  As shown in FIG. 51, in this embodiment, when the push button 120 is not operated within the operation valid period, even if the victory effect is selected as the aspect of the accessory operation effect, The victory effect is not executed and the revival effect is executed.

  53 to 55 are flowcharts showing the first predetermined effect process (S810). In the first predetermined effect process, the predetermined effect is started when a predetermined condition is met, triggered by the start of the normal symbol variation display.

  In the first predetermined effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a first predetermined effect executing flag indicating that the first predetermined effect is being executed is set (S731). If the first predetermined effect executing flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second predetermined effect executing flag indicating that the second predetermined effect is being executed is set ( S732). If the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, the process is terminated. If the second predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S741.

  When the first predetermined effect execution flag is set in S731 (that is, when the first predetermined effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 measures the effect period of the first predetermined effect. The value of the first predetermined effect timer for the purpose is decremented by 1 (S734). Then, when the value of the first predetermined effect timer becomes 0 (S735), the first predetermined effect is ended (S736). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first predetermined effect executing flag (S737).

  In S741, the CPU 101 for effect control has a next variation flag (a flag indicating that it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect during the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol to be started next). Check if it exists. If the next fluctuation flag is set, the process proceeds to S761.

  When the next variation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 is operating the non-variable period measurement timer (a timer for measuring a period during which the variation (variable display) of special symbols and decorative symbols is not started). It is confirmed whether it is (not 0) (S742). When the non-change period measurement timer is not operating, the process proceeds to S751. Since the change of the special symbol and the change of the decorative symbol are synchronized, the following description will be made taking the change of the special symbol as an example.

  When the non-change period measurement timer is operating, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special symbol change has started (S743). Whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process or the decorative symbol variation process. When the change of the special symbol is started, the process proceeds to S771.

  When the variation of the special symbol is not started, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the non-variable period measurement timer by 1 (S744). When the value of the non-change period measurement timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to S771 (S745). If the value of the non-change period measurement timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  In step S751, the effect control CPU 101 receives a normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag indicating that a normal symbol variation start designation command (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command or normal symbol variation start designation (disconnection) command) has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag or ordinary symbol variation start designation (out)) command reception flag) is set. If it is not set, the process is terminated.

  When the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the game state data is a value indicating the high base state (S752). If the value indicates a high base state, the process is terminated.

  If it is not a value indicating the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a big hit gaming state (including a small hit gaming state) (S753). Whether or not the game state is a big hit gaming state is confirmed, for example, by the value of the effect control process flag. In this case, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 101 is in the big hit gaming state when the value of the effect control process flag is 4 or more. If it is a big hit gaming state, the process is terminated.

  When it is not the big hit game state, the CPU 101 for effect control stores whether or not a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command: see FIG. 16) corresponding to the small win is stored in the start winning storage area (see FIG. 41). (S754). If the symbol designation command corresponding to the small hit is stored, the process is terminated.

  When the symbol designation command corresponding to the small hit is not stored, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special symbol is changing (S755). Whether or not the special symbol is changing is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process or the decorative symbol change stopping process. If the special symbol is not changing, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol was completed (S757).

  For example, the determination process of S757 is realized by preparing a timer for measuring the time after the change of the special symbol is completed and checking the measurement value of the timer. If one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol is finished, the process is finished. When the time since the change of the special symbol is less than 1 minute, the process proceeds to S759.

  Also, ending the processing when one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol has taken into consideration that the player will continue playing for a while after the change of the special symbol has ended. Because. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol in the low base state is 10 seconds (see FIG. 20), and the upper limit value of the number of gate passages stored (ordinary symbol hold number) is 4. This is because it is considered better to execute the process of S759 until a time slightly longer than [10 seconds] elapses.

  If the special symbol is changing, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a predetermined time (11.5 in this example) has elapsed since the start of the change (S758). If the predetermined time has elapsed, the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the decoration pattern change (variable display) is executed by the change pattern in which the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect is started after 11.5 seconds from the start of the change.

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the presence and type of the first predetermined effect (S759). Then, the process proceeds to S764. Note that the elapsed time from the start of change is determined, for example, based on the value of the change time timer (see FIGS. 66 and 71).

  In S759, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence and type of the first predetermined effect and which notification result to use, for example, using the first predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG.

  In the first predetermined effect determination table shown in FIG. 56, when the display result of the normal symbol is changed to the off symbol (corresponding to the case where the normal symbol variation start designation (off) command reception flag is set) and the display of the normal symbol In accordance with each of cases where the result is a winning symbol (equivalent to the case where the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag is set), a determination value corresponding to not executing the predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect The determination value corresponding to executing (×), the determination value corresponding to executing the predetermined effect (◯), and the determination corresponding to executing the predetermined effect (○) after the predetermined effect (×) Value is set. The predetermined effect (×) is a predetermined effect for notifying that the reach effect is not executed and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not controlled so that the game ball easily enters (passes) (notification result of the loss). The predetermined effect (◯) is a predetermined effect for notifying that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled so that the game ball easily enters (passes). FIG. 56 shows the number of determination values, not the determination value itself.

  In the process of S759, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a predetermined effect determination random number (see FIG. 42), and if the predetermined effect determination random number matches one of the determination values corresponding to executing the predetermined effect, It is decided to execute a predetermined effect. When the normal symbol variation start designation (out of) command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 uses the determination value relating to “ordinary symbol outage” in the first predetermined effect determination table, and the normal symbol variation When the start designation (hit) command reception flag is set, the determination value relating to “per normal symbol” in the first predetermined effect determination table is used.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag when executing the processing of S759. The effect control CPU 101 also resets the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag when the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag is set even when it is determined as “Y” in S733. Also, the effect control CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag that is set even when the process does not proceed to the process of S759 due to the determination of “Y” in S752, S753, S754, S757, and S758. To reset.

  In S <b> 761, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a special symbol change has started. Whether or not the change of the special symbol has been started is determined by, for example, the value of the effect control process flag. When the change of the special symbol is not started, the value of the effect shortening timer (timer for determining the degree of shortening the effect period of the predetermined effect) is incremented by 1 (S762). When the special symbol change is started, the process proceeds to S771.

  In S764, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect. Note that it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect in the process of S759. If it is not decided to execute the first predetermined effect, the process ends.

  When it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special symbol is changing (S765). Whether or not the special symbol is changing is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process or the decorative symbol change stopping process. If the special symbol is not changing, the process proceeds to S770. When the special symbol is changing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the change pattern is not reachable (S766). If the variation pattern includes a reach effect, the process proceeds to S771.

  When the variation pattern is a deviation that does not reach, the effect control CPU 101 normally has the remaining time of variation of the special symbol (for example, specified by the value of the variation time timer shown in FIGS. 66 and 71). It is confirmed whether or not it is shorter than the symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds: corresponding to a period until the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter) (S767). If it is not shorter, the process proceeds to S771.

  When the remaining time of the change of the special symbol is short, the production control CPU 101 has a hold memory (at least one of the value of the first hold memory number counter and the value of the second hold memory number counter is not 0). It is confirmed whether or not (S768). If there is no pending storage, the process proceeds to S771.

  If there is an on-hold storage, the effect control CPU 101 sets the next fluctuation flag (S769).

  In S770, the production control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined time (3 seconds in this example) in the non-change period measurement timer.

  In S771, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next variation flag is set. If the next fluctuation flag is set, a predetermined effect pattern corresponding to the value of the effect shortening timer (see S741, S761, S762) is selected (S772). Specifically, the pattern of the predetermined effect is determined as a pattern in which the period obtained by subtracting the value of the effect shortening timer from the period of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. The shortened period is a period of the result notification effect shown in FIG.

  If the next fluctuation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the non-change period measurement timer (see S742, S743, and S744) is 0 (S773). When the value of the non-change period measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 selects a predetermined effect pattern according to the value of the non-change period measurement timer (S774). Specifically, the pattern of the predetermined effect is determined as a pattern in which the period obtained by subtracting the value of the non-change period measurement timer from the period of the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 44 is the effect period. The shortened period is a period of the result notification effect shown in FIG.

  When the value of the non-change period measurement timer is 0 (the non-change period measurement timer has timed out), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special symbol is changing (S775). . When the special symbol is changing, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a predetermined effect pattern starting from the second period (see FIG. 44) (S776). When the special symbol is not changing, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a predetermined effect pattern starting from the first period (see FIG. 44) (S777).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the determined predetermined effect pattern in the first predetermined effect timer (S778). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the first predetermined effect (S779) and sets the first predetermined effect executing flag (S780).

  Note that when the first predetermined effect execution flag is set, information that can specify the notification result of the first predetermined effect is also set.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the second predetermined effect process (S811). In the second predetermined effect prefetching process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a new variation category command has been received (S5201). When a new variation category command is received, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the first predetermined effect executing flag is set (S5202). If the first predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect execution flag is set (S5203). If the second predetermined effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect determination flag indicating that the execution of the second predetermined effect is determined is set. (S5204).

  If the second predetermined effect determination flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the next fluctuation flag is set (S5205). If the next fluctuation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the non-change period measurement timer is operating (not 0) (S5206).

  If the non-change period measurement timer is not in operation, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the game state data has a value indicating the high base state (S5207). If the value indicates a high base state, the process is terminated.

  If it is not a value indicating the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a big hit gaming state (including a small hit gaming state) (S5208). Whether or not the game state is a big hit gaming state is confirmed, for example, by the value of the effect control process flag. In this case, it is assumed that the effect control CPU 101 is in the big hit gaming state when the value of the effect control process flag is 4 or more. If it is a big hit gaming state, the process is terminated.

  If it is not the big hit gaming state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation pattern type indicated by the newly received variation category command indicates a super reach loss or a super reach big hit determination result (S5209). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation category 8 command, a variation category 10 command, a variation category 12 command, a variation category 23 command or a variation category 26 command (see FIGS. 17 and 18) has been received.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the second predetermined effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the second predetermined effect as a result of winning determination (superreach loss or super reach jackpot) and the total number of pending storages. The predetermined effect determination table is selected (S5210).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence and type of the second predetermined effect using the second predetermined effect determination table selected in the process of S5210 (S5211).

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a second predetermined effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 58, in this embodiment, in the second predetermined effect determination table, a determination value corresponding to not executing the predetermined effect in association with the determination result at the time of winning and the total number of pending storages, and the predetermined effect A determination value corresponding to executing (×), a determination value corresponding to executing a predetermined effect (chance), and a determination value corresponding to executing a predetermined effect (extreme heat) are set. Yes.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 58, in this embodiment, when the super reach hit is large, the predetermined effect (glow heat) with the highest expectation for the specific effect is obtained as compared with the case where the super reach is lost. While being determined at a high rate, the execution rate of the predetermined effect (severe heat) increases as the total number of reserved storage increases.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a prefetch notice determination process (S5212).
Further, when it is determined that the second predetermined effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second predetermined effect determination flag (S5213, S5214).

  When the second predetermined effect determination flag is set, information that can specify the notification result of the second predetermined effect is also stored in the RAM. As an example, a flag indicating that the notification result is “x”, a flag indicating that the notification result is “chance”, and a flag indicating that the notification result is “hot” are set.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number in the first variation number counter (S5215). Note that the first variation number counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays executed until the variation display including the second predetermined effect is started.

  59 to 61 are flowcharts showing the prefetch notice effect determination process (S5212). In the prefetching notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 is set with a prefetching notice effect execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is already being executed or a prefetching notice effect executed flag indicating that the prefetch notice effect has been executed. It is checked whether or not (S6005). Note that the pre-reading notice effect execution flag is set in S6014, S6027, and S8011, which will be described later. The pre-reading notice effect execution completion flag is set in S840G. If the prefetching notice effect execution flag or the prefetching notice effect execution completed flag is set, the process proceeds to S6020.

  By executing the processing of S6005, the prefetching notice effect determination process is executed on condition that the prefetching notice effect is not being executed. Further, the pre-reading notice effect determining process is executed on condition that the pre-reading notice effect execution completion flag is not set. The pre-reading notice effect execution completion flag is reset when a variable display that is a target of the pre-reading notice effect is executed after the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  If neither the prefetching notice effect execution flag or the prefetching notice effect execution completed flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the prefetching notice effect setting restriction flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect setting restriction period is set. (S6006). When the pre-reading notice effect setting restriction flag is set, the process proceeds to S6020. That is, when the pre-reading notice effect setting limit period is in effect, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted so as not to proceed to the determination process of the prefetching notice effect in S6013.

  When the pre-reading notice effect setting restriction flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the latest start prize command stored in the start prize command storage area, and the start prize command. Are checked in order (S6007).

  If it is determined that the received start winning command is not in order or part of the command is missing, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S6023. When it is determined that all the commands at the time of the start winning prize have been received in order, the effect control CPU 101 matches the contents of the latest symbol designation command stored in the start winning prize command storage area and the variable category command. It is confirmed whether or not (S6005). Specifically, when a symbol 1 designation command (C400 (H)) for designating a deviation as a symbol designation command is stored, the variation category 1 command to the variation category 12 command corresponding to the deviation as the variation category command are stored. Either should be stored (see FIGS. 16 and 17). Nevertheless, if the variation category 21 command to variation category 29 command (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the big hit, suddenly probable big hit, or small hit is stored, the effect control CPU 101 changes the symbol designation command and the fluctuation. It can be determined that the content of the category command is inconsistent and inconsistent.

  If it is determined that the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command are not consistent, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S6023. When it is determined that the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command are consistent, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the latest start winning designation command stored in the start winning command storage area and the combined pending storage number It is confirmed whether or not the content of the specified command is consistent (S6009).

  If it is determined that the contents of the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command are not consistent, the CPU 101 for effect control proceeds to S6023.

  When it is determined that the contents of the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command match, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the variation category commands stored in the start winning command storage area. Based on each of the extracted variation category commands, all the variation category commands stored as winning determination results for the previous winning prize are variation category 1 commands (command C600 (H), non-reach CA2-1 designation). It is confirmed whether or not there is (S6010). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to S6011. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the processing proceeds to S6020 without executing the processing of S6011.

  By executing the processing of S6010, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect on the condition that all the fluctuation displays until the notice of the fluctuation display to be noticed are all “non-reach”. become. Such a configuration prevents a situation in which the continuity of the pre-reading notice effect is impaired due to the reach effect interrupting in the middle of the pre-reading notice effect. This also applies to the processing of S6024 and S8008 described later.

  If they are all variable category 1 commands, the effect control CPU 101 selects the pre-reading notice effect determination table in accordance with the winning determination result and the execution / non-execution of the second predetermined effect (S6011). Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice effect determination table and the random number for prefetching notice effect determination (S6013). Specifically, a random number for prefetching notice effect determination is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect according to a determination value (determination value set in the prefetching notice effect determination table) that matches the random number value. To do.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram of a prefetch notice effect determination table. In the prefetch notice effect determination table, a determination value corresponding to not executing the prefetch notice effect and a determination value corresponding to executing the prefetch notice effect are set.

  As shown in FIG. 62, in this embodiment, the determination result of “button effect reach”, “super reach out” or “super reach big hit” is given as the determination result at the time of winning of the variation pattern type by the variation category command. When indicated, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a high rate. In this embodiment, the button effect reach is normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 (see FIG. 7). The variation pattern type is normal CA3-1 or normal CA2-4 (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 62, when the second predetermined effect is executed, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the second predetermined effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed during each variable display before the noticeable variable display is started.

  When the effect control CPU 101 determines not to execute the prefetch notice effect (S6013), the process proceeds to S6020.

  When it is decided to execute the prefetching notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetching notice effect execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect has been decided (S6014).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets the current total pending storage number in the second variation counter (S6015). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number specified by the latest total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning command storage area in the second variation number counter.

  The second variation number counter is a counter for counting the number of variation displays that are executed before the variation display that is the determination target of the prefetch notice effect is started. In this embodiment, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined during the variation display of the decorative symbol and the second variation counter is set in S6015 or S6028 described later, first, the variation during the execution is performed. At the end of the display, the value of the second variation counter is decremented by 1 (see S8322). As a result, the value of the second variation counter is changed to the variation display immediately before the variation display subjected to the winning determination. The period in which the pre-reading notice effect is not determined is 0, and the period ends.

  Further, the value set in the second variation counter in the process of S6015 is the same as the value set in the first variation counter in the step S5215. Therefore, the pre-reading notice effect is executed up to the variable display executed before the variable display of the decorative design in which the second predetermined effect is executed.

  In S6020, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the latest start winning designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is the first start winning designation command. If the first start winning designation command is stored, the production control CPU 101 increments the first normal display by one as the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c (S6021).

  If the latest start winning designation command is not the first start winning designation command (that is, if the second start winning designation command is stored), the production control CPU 101 holds the sum in the total hold storage display unit 18c. As the display, the second normal display is increased by one (S6022).

  When the process moves to S6023, it is a case where a command at the time of starting winning is missed or mismatched, and the command at the time of starting winning cannot be received normally. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the latest command stored in the start winning command storage area, and at least a command other than the start winning designation command (that is, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the total pending storage number). It is confirmed whether or not a specified command has been received (S6023). If any command other than the start winning designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to S6031.

  When it is determined that at least a command other than the start winning designation command is received, the effect control CPU 101 extracts all the variation category commands stored in the start winning command storage area, and extracts each extracted variation category. Based on the command, it is determined whether or not all of the variable category commands stored as the determination result at the time of winning with respect to the previous start winning are the variable category 1 commands (command C600 (H), non-reach CA2-1 designation). Confirmation is made (S6024). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to S6025. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the processing proceeds to S6031 without executing the processing of S6025.

  If they are all variable category 1 commands, the effect control CPU 101 selects the pre-reading notice effect determination table according to the determination result at the time of winning and the execution / non-execution of the second predetermined effect as in the processing of S6011, S6013, It is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice effect determination table and the random number for prefetching notice effect determination (S6025, S6026). If it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the process proceeds to S6031.

  When it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetching notice effect execution flag (S6027).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 sets the current total pending storage number in the second variation counter (S6028). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 sets the total pending storage number specified by the latest total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning command storage area in the second variation number counter. Then, the process proceeds to S6032.

  In S6031, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the undetermined information in the storage area of the latest command in the start winning command storage area (S6031). Specifically, in FIG. 41, the value of the undetermined information in the storage area in which the latest command is stored is set to “1”.

  In S6032, the effect control CPU 101 displays all the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c as different from any of the first normal display, the second normal display, the first special display, and the second special display. While changing to the reception mode, the pending display of the non-reception mode is increased by one. In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 changes all the hold displays displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c to a green round display and increases the green round display by one.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetching notice effect setting restriction flag (S6033) and starts a prefetching notice effect setting restriction period.

  FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a prefetch notice effect. As shown in FIG. 63A, when the variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state in which the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9, the explosion may occur. A pre-reading notice effect is executed by the image 9M (see FIG. 63B). Then, the decoration pattern starts to change (see FIG. 63C).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (D), when the next variation of the decorative symbol is started from the state in which the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9, A pre-reading notice effect is executed by the exploding image 9M (see FIG. 63E). Then, the variation of the decorative design is started (see FIG. 63 (F)).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (G), the next variation of decorative symbols is executed from the state in which the variation (decorative display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 (FIG. 63 (G)). H)), a predetermined effect is executed during the change (see FIGS. 63 (I) and (J)). The predetermined effect is an effect in which the design fluctuates in the effect area 9F (an effect in a form in which the roulette rotates) (see FIG. 63 (J)). After that, in the effect area 9F, an image 9c is displayed that suggests that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter (see FIG. 45E).

  That is, FIG. 63 shows an example in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed at the start of the second change and the predetermined effect is executed during the third change.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception wait process (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 (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (S801) (S813).

  65 and 66 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the pre-reading notice effect execution flag is set (S8000). If the pre-reading notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S8021.

  The effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the prefetching notice effect setting restriction flag is set when the prefetching notice effect execution flag is not set (S8001). If the prefetching notice effect setting restriction flag is not set (that is, not during the prefetching notice effect setting restriction period), the process proceeds to S8021.

  When the pre-reading notice effect setting restriction flag is set (that is, during the pre-reading notice effect setting restriction period), the effect control CPU 101 performs the start winning prize stored in the start prize command storage area. The contents of the command are confirmed (S8002). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not all the storage areas 1 to 8 in which the commands for the start winning prize are stored are in a storage state in which all the commands for the start winning prize are received in order. (S8003).

  If the storage area in the storage state where it is determined that the received start winning command is not in order or part of the command is missing, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S8021. When it is determined that all the storage areas 1 to 8 are in a storage state where all the commands at the time of starting winning are received in order, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the command storing area at the starting winning prize. In all the storage areas 1 to 8, it is confirmed whether or not the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent (S8004).

  If it is determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state where the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command do not match, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S8021. When it is determined that all the storage areas 1 to 8 are in a storage state in which the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent, the effect control CPU 101 stores the command in the start winning prize command storage area. In all the storage areas 1 to 8, it is confirmed whether or not the contents of the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command are consistent (S8005). Specifically, the first start winning designation command for designating that the first winning prize opening 13 has been received and the second starting prize for designating that the second winning prize opening 14 has been given. Even if the specified command is stored, if the total pending storage number indicated by the EXT data of the total pending storage number designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is 0, the effect control The CPU 101 can determine that the contents of the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command do not match and there is still a storage area in a storage state in which there is a contradiction.

  When it is determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state in which the contents of the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command do not match, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S8021. In the case where it is determined that the contents of the start winning designation command and the total pending storage number designation command are consistent in all the storage areas 1 to 8, the effect control CPU 101 sets the prefetch notice effect setting. The restriction flag is reset (S8006). That is, in all the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, the command that triggered the start of the pre-reading notice effect setting restriction period is in a storage state in which the command at the start winning prize is normally received. , It is determined that the pending storage that has failed to be received or inconsistency has been consumed, the prefetching notice effect setting restriction flag is reset, and the prefetching notice effect setting restriction period ends.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not there is any of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area where the value of the undetermined information is set to “1” (S8007). . If there is one for which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1” (that is, if the pre-reading notice effect setting process is not executed in the hold storage that occurred during the prefetching notice effect setting restriction period) ), The process proceeds to S8008. If there is no information in which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1”, the process proceeds to S8021.

  In this embodiment, if there are a plurality of storage areas in which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1” in the start winning command storage area, the most recently stored storage (mostly The process of S8008 to S8012 is performed with respect to the command at the time of the start winning for the hold memory corresponding to the last start winning prize), and the setting process of the prefetching notice effect is set for the reserved memory generated during the prefetching notice effect setting restriction period Go back.

  If there is one for which the value of the undetermined information is set to “1”, the production control CPU 101 extracts all the variable category commands from the storage area in which the commands are stored before the undetermined storage area. Then, based on each extracted variation category command, all the variation category commands stored as winning determination results with respect to the start winning up to the previous storage area that has not been determined are the variation category 1 commands (command C600 (H)). It is confirmed whether or not (non-reach CA2-1 designation) (S8008). If all of them are variable category 1 commands, the process proceeds to S8009. If even one variation category command other than the variation category 1 command is included, the process proceeds to S8013.

  If they are all variable category 1 commands, the effect control CPU 101 selects the pre-reading notice effect determination table according to the determination result at the time of winning and the execution / non-execution of the second predetermined effect, similarly to the processing of S6010 and S6011. It is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice effect determination table and the prefetching notice effect determination random number (S8009, S8010).

  When it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect (S8010), the effect control CPU 101 sets a prefetching notice effect execution flag (S8011).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 receives a set of commands at the time of start winning (symbol designation command, variable category command) received before the command to be determined for the pre-reading notice effect and stored in the start winning command storage area. , The number of start winning designation commands and the combination pending storage number designation command) is specified, and the specified number (that is, the number of change displays up to the one before the change display to be notified) is stored in the second change counter. Set (S8012).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the values of the undetermined information in all the storage areas 1 to 8 in the start winning command storage area to “0” (S8013).

  In S8021, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect determination process to determine whether or not to execute the button effect and the mode of the button effect.

  The button effect is the button operation suggestion display 201 shown in FIG. The mode of the button effect is “Victory effect”, “Defeat effect”, and “Restoration effect” as the mode of effect acting illustrated in FIG. 50 and FIG.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the button effect determination process (S8021). In the button effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a button effect determination random number (S911), and in accordance with a determination value (determination value set in the button effect determination table) that matches the random number value, And the mode (type) of button effect are determined (S912). Here, the button effect is taken as an example of the normal notice effect, but the normal notice effect determined by the processing of FIG. 67 is, for example, the whole symbol variation period (all decorative symbols in the special symbol variable display). This may be an advance notice or the like executed during the period when the time fluctuates.

  FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram of a button effect determination table. A determination value corresponding to the mode of button effect is set in the button effect determination table. As a mode of the button effect, there are a “victory effect”, a “defeat effect”, and a “resurrection effect” as modes of the actor action effect illustrated in FIGS. 50 and 51.

  As shown in FIG. 68, in the case where there is a “big hit” as the determination result at the time of winning, it is determined to execute the “winning effect” or “resurrection effect”. If there is no “big hit” as a result of determination at the time of winning, it is decided to execute the “defeat effect” at a high rate and to execute the “resurrection effect” at a low rate.

  When the effect control CPU 101 executes the “resurrection effect” when there is no “big hit” as the winning determination result, the “defeat effect” is executed again after the “resurrection effect” is executed. The

  When the effect control CPU 101 decides to execute the button effect (S913), the effect control CPU 101 sets the button effect flag (S914). In addition, data indicating the mode of button effect determined in the process of S912 is stored in the RAM (S915).

  Next, in the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S8022). The effect control CPU 101 reads data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S8023). Then, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol according to the read variation pattern command and the display result designation command (S8024). Then, the determined stop symbol is stored in the RAM (S8025).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control has a command (a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start prize designation command, and a command for a winning prize stored in the first storage area (storage area 1) of the command prize storage area for the start prize. (Total pending storage number designation command) is deleted, and the contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted (S8026).

  When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in S8024. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol is also determined.

  FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative symbol stop pattern in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 69, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” (the received display result designation command designates display result 2). In the case of a command, a display result 3 designation command, or a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol.

  Specifically, when it is determined to set to “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, the production control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 and SR1-1. Is used to determine the left middle right stop symbol (a combination of decorative symbols with left middle right symbols aligned).

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 5 designation command or a display result 6 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of decorative symbols (chance) such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is a “stop symbol” as a decorative symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern and the aspect of the prefetching notice effect when the prefetching notice effect execution flag is set (when the prefetching notice effect execution flag is set). (S8027, S8032). If the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, a predetermined effect pattern starting from the first period (see FIG. 44) is selected (S8028, S8029), and the predetermined effect and the variation pattern are selected. A process table is selected (S8030). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the effect period of the predetermined effect in the second predetermined effect timer (S8031). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S8035). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is set and the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, in S8032, the second predetermined effect corresponding to the variation pattern and the aspect of the pre-reading notice effect is set. Is selected, and a second predetermined effect timer is set.

  FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected.

  The process table shown in FIG. 70 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (S8036).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S8037).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (S802) (S8038).

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect executing flag is set (S840). When the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the second predetermined effect timer by 1 (S841). Then, when the value of the second predetermined effect timer becomes 0 (S842), the second predetermined effect is ended (S843). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second predetermined effect executing flag (S844).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer and the variation time timer by 1 (S845, S846). If the button operation timer is operating, the value of the button operation timer is decremented by 1 (S847).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S848). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S849). 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 (S850). 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 (S851).

  Further, when the button effect flag is set (S855), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the button operation effective period, which is the operation effective period of the push button 120, has started (S856). Whether or not the operation valid period has started is confirmed by, for example, the value of the variable time timer. If the operation effective period has not started, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation effective period has been disclosed (S857). When the operation effective period starts, the production control CPU 101 starts a button operation timer for measuring the operation effective period (S858).

  In addition, when it is during the button operation effective period, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the push button 120 has been operated via the input port 106 (see FIG. 4) (S860). If the push button 120 is not operated, the process proceeds to S865.

  When the push button 120 is operated, the effect control CPU 101 uses the process table to be used as a button effect mode (a mode of effect act: “win effect”, “defeat effect”, or “resurrection effect”. (See FIG. 50)). Thereafter, the effects are executed as shown in D11 to D13, D21 to D23 or D31 and D33 in FIG. 50 based on the process table. The button effect mode is stored in the RAM in the process of S915 shown in FIG.

  Even when the push button 120 is not operated, when the button operation timer times out (that is, when the operation valid period ends), the process of S861 is executed. In that case, the effect is subsequently executed as shown in D21 to D23 or D31 and D33 in FIG. 51 based on the process table.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S865). When the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (S803) (S867). 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 (S866), the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of S867.

  FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 resets the confirmed command reception flag if the confirmed command reception flag is set (S8300). Further, in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area, the effect display device 9 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol (S8301).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (S8302). Whether or not it is decided to win is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can also be confirmed whether or not it is decided to make a big hit based on the decided stop symbol. If it is not determined to be a big hit, then the flow shifts to S8311.

  If it is decided to win, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect (fanfare effect) informing the start of the big win (S8304).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (S8305). 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 (S8306).

  Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S8307).

  In S8311, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the second predetermined effect determination flag is set. If the second predetermined effect determination flag is not set, then the flow shifts to S8321. If it is set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the first variation counter (S8312). In addition, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the first variation counter after subtraction is 0 (S8313). If the value of the first fluctuation number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S8321. If it is 0, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second predetermined effect executing flag (S8316).

  When setting the second predetermined effect execution flag, information that can specify the notification result of the second predetermined effect is also set. For example, the information that can specify the notification result includes a flag indicating that the notification result is “x”, a flag indicating that the notification result is “chance”, and a flag indicating that the notification result is “hot” It is.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the second predetermined effect determination flag (S8308e), and proceeds to S8311.

  In S8321, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pre-reading notice effect execution flag is set. If it is set, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the second variation counter (S8322). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the second variation number counter is 0 (S8323). When the value of the second variation number counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the prefetch notice effect execution flag (S8324). By executing the process of S8324, when the variation (variable display) targeted for determination at the time of winning is completed, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed again.

  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 (S800) (S8326). The effect control CPU 101 also performs a process of resetting a predetermined flag. For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button effect flag.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43, the effect control CPU 101 sequentially executes a jackpot display process, a mid-round process, a post-round process, and a jackpot end effect process.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 is based on the determination of the game control microcomputer 560 before executing the variable display of the special symbol that is the object of the determination. It decides whether or not to execute the notice effect (pre-read notice effect) over a plurality of variable displays that are started at the same time, and executes the notice effect (pre-read notice effect) based on the decision result. When the notice effect is executed, the predetermined effect is executed at a higher rate than when it is not executed (see FIG. 62). Therefore, even when the predetermined effect is not executed, the interest of the game can be improved by the pre-reading notice effect. Further, both the pre-reading notice effect and the predetermined effect are executed at a high rate, and the effect of the effect is enhanced. For example, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that is a big hit to the player who has increased the frequency of execution of the predetermined effect and has seen the pre-reading notice effect.

  In addition, the processing of S765 and S770 in FIG. 54 delays the start of the first predetermined effect when the special figure variation is not performed when the special diagram variation is not performed. Therefore, the ratio that the content of the predetermined effect can be guessed by the player is reduced, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the predetermined effect.

  Further, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a high rate when the winning determination result shows a big hit, and the second predetermined effect is executed at a high rate when the winning determination result shows a big win. In such a case, as a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the second predetermined effect is executed at a high rate.

  (Embodiment 2) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect and the second predetermined effect are associated with each other, but in the second embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect and the second predetermined effect are associated with each other.

  FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pseudo-continuous effect. FIG. 73 illustrates a pseudo-continuous effect in which four temporary stops are performed as an example. In the example shown in FIG. 73, as shown in FIG. 73 (A), the left and right decorative symbols change (variable display) is performed in the effect display device 9, and the left middle and right symbols display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The temporary stop symbol is displayed as a temporary stop (see FIG. 73 (B)). Next, after the notice effect is executed during the re-variation of the left middle right decorative symbol (see FIG. 73C), the temporary stop symbol is displayed again temporarily (see FIG. 73D). Furthermore, after the left, middle, and right decorative symbols have changed again (see FIG. 73E), the temporary stop symbols are displayed again temporarily (see FIG. 73F). In addition, after the notice effect is executed during the re-variation of the left middle right decorative symbol (see FIG. 73G), the temporary stop symbol is temporarily displayed again (see FIG. 73H).

  Then, after reaching the reach state (see FIG. 73 (I)), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display) (see FIG. 73 (J)).

  73 illustrates a case where a big hit is shown, but after reaching the reach state, the off symbol may be stopped (final stop display) (normal PB2-1, shown in FIG. 7). In the case where the variation due to the variation pattern of PB2-2, super PA3-1, and PA3-2 is executed). In addition, after a symbol that is not a chance is temporarily displayed, the symbol may be stopped (final stop display) (when a variation due to the variation pattern of PA1-4 shown in FIG. 7 is executed). .

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs the second predetermined effect process (S8023A) and the pseudo-announcement notice effect determination process (S8023B) after executing the processes of S8021 to S8023 in the decorative symbol variation start process. Run. In the second embodiment, the second predetermined effect process is not executed in the effect control process (see FIG. 43).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes the processing of S8024 to S8038, as in the case of the first embodiment. However, in the second embodiment, when the pseudo-annual announcement effect execution flag indicating execution of the pre-announcement effect during the pseudo-rendition effect is set (S8027A), the variation pattern and the pseudo-annual announcement effect are displayed. (See FIG. 76), a process table is selected (SS8032A). If the pseudo-annual announcement effect execution flag is set and the second predetermined effect execution flag is set, in S8032A, the second predetermined effect corresponding to the variation pattern and the pseudo-announcement notice effect is set. Is selected, and a second predetermined effect timer is set. Other processes in the decorative symbol variation start process are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the second predetermined effect process (S8023A). In the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control in the second predetermined effect process when the change pattern stored in the change pattern command storage area is a change pattern of super reach (S5209A). The CPU 101 selects a predetermined effect determination table corresponding to the variation pattern and the total number of pending storages as a second predetermined effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the second predetermined effect (S5210).

  FIG. 76 is an explanatory diagram showing a second predetermined effect determination table in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 76, in the second embodiment, in the second predetermined effect determination table, a determination value corresponding to not executing the predetermined effect in association with the variation pattern and the total number of pending storages, and the predetermined effect A determination value corresponding to executing (×), a determination value corresponding to executing a predetermined effect (chance), and a determination value corresponding to executing a predetermined effect (extreme heat) are set. Yes.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the presence and type of the second predetermined effect using the second predetermined effect determination table selected in the processing of S5210A (S5211). Further, when it is determined that the second predetermined effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 101 sets a second predetermined effect executing flag (S5213, S5214A). Other processes in the second predetermined effect process are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the pseudo-annual announcement effect determination processing in S8023B. In the pseudo-annual announcement effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuous effect (S5300). If the variation pattern is not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect, the process is terminated. If the variation pattern is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production, a pseudo-annual announcement production determination table is selected according to the variation pattern (specifically, the number of re-variations) and the execution / non-execution of the second predetermined production (S5302). . Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the pseudo-annual announcement effect determination table and the random random number for determining the pseudo-announcement announcement effect (see FIG. 42) (S5303). Specifically, whether the pseudo-annual announcement effect determination random number is extracted, and the pseudo-announcement notification effect is executed according to the determination value (the determination value set in the pseudo-alarm notification effect determination table) that matches the random value. Decide whether or not.

  FIG. 78 is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-annual notice effect determination table. In the pseudo-annual announcement effect determination table, a determination value corresponding to not executing the pseudo-annual announcement effect, and a determination value corresponding to executing the pseudo-annual announcement effect and an effect mode (specifically, an effect execution timing) And are set.

  As shown in FIG. 78, when the second predetermined effect is executed, the pseudo-announcement effect is executed at a higher rate than when the second predetermined effect is not executed. Further, when the second predetermined effect is executed, the proportion of the pseudo-announcement effect being executed in the subsequent re-variation is higher than when the second predetermined effect is not executed.

  In FIG. 78, for example, “execution of re-variation 1st and 2nd performance” is a notice effect during the first re-variation and the second re-variation (see FIGS. 73C and 73G). ) Is executed, and “execution effect at the second revariation” means that the notice effect is executed during the second revariation.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes the re-variation effect before the reach mode is reached, as shown in FIG. In addition, the second predetermined effect and the button effect are executed after reaching the reach mode. Therefore, a situation in which both effects are temporarily executed and the effects are confused does not occur.

  In the second embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control performs variable display before the timing at which the second predetermined effect is started when variable display is being executed by a variation pattern with pseudo-continuous effects. A suggestion effect (a pseudo-announcement effect) that suggests that the display result is a big hit symbol is executed. As in the case of the first embodiment, the special effect is executed when the push button 120 is operated or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the push button 120 is operated. When executed, the second predetermined effect is executed at a higher rate than when the suggested effect is not executed (see FIG. 78). Therefore, even when the predetermined effect is not executed, the interest of the game can be improved by the suggestion effect (pseudo party notice effect).

  Since the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, according to the pseudo-continuous notice effect determining table of FIG. 78, the predetermined effect is provided more than when the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed. The rate of execution is high. Therefore, it is possible to ask the player whether or not to win a big hit using both the pseudo-rendition production and the predetermined production with high probability, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that is a big hit to a player who has increased the frequency of execution of a predetermined effect and has seen a pseudo-drenched effect.

  Further, when the variable display result is a big hit, the pseudo-announcement effect is executed at a high rate, and when the variable display result is a big hit, the second predetermined effect is executed at a high rate. In this case, as a result, the second predetermined effect is executed at a high rate when the pseudo-announcement effect is executed.

  Another example of the start timing of the second predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80. In the effect (a) of FIG. 79, at the start timing (Ts1) during the entire symbol variation period from time T0 to time T1 (period in which the three decorative symbols of the left and right middle symbols are changing in the variable display of the decorative symbols). Thus, a predetermined effect (“predetermined (chance)”) is started that suggests that the decorative pattern becomes a reach mode and the normal reach effect is executed. In this predetermined effect, a symbol (for example, “chi”) suggesting that the reach mode is to be reached is displayed in the effect area 9F.

  Further, in the production (b), the up-notification production is executed from time T3 during the entire symbol variation period, and then the production develops into the super reach production during the normal reach production executed between times T1 and T2. A suggested predetermined effect (“predetermined (start 1)”) is executed. Then, when a design (for example, “departure”) that suggests development into a super reach effect is displayed in the effect area 9F, the super reach effect is executed.

  Further, in the production (c), a predetermined production ("predetermined (heat 1)") suggesting that the super reach production is executed from the time Ts3 of all the symbol variation periods (after T3 when the up notice production is started). Is executed. When a symbol (for example, “heat”) indicating that the super reach effect is to be executed is displayed in the effect area 9F, the normal reach effect is executed, and further the super reach effect is executed.

  In this way, by executing the predetermined effect after the timing (T3) when the notice effect (up-notice effect or the like) is started, even if the player does not execute the notice effect, the player can make a big hit with the predetermined effect. We expect that it is suggested that the nature is high. That is, the disappointment of the player when the notice effect is not executed at the timing when the notice effect should be started can be reduced.

  Further, in the effect (d) of FIG. 80, a predetermined effect that suggests that the prefetching notice effect is executed from a predetermined timing (Ts4) during the variable display (variation 1) period of the first special symbol in the prefetching notice effect. ("Predetermined effect (destination 1)") is executed. Then, when a symbol (for example, “previous”) suggesting that the pre-reading notice effect is executed is displayed in the effect area 9F, the second pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  In order to execute a predetermined effect suggesting that such a pre-reading notice effect is executed, in the decorative symbol variation start process of FIG. 65, it is determined that the pre-reading notice execution flag is set in S8000 (that is, Furthermore, when a pre-reading notice is executed), it is determined that a predetermined effect (predetermined effect (first 1) or predetermined effect (first 2)) is executed at a predetermined rate, and a predetermined effect (predetermined effect (predetermined ( What is necessary is just to select the process table which determined that the destination 1) or the predetermined production (the destination 2)) is executed.

  In the production (e), in the pseudo-continuous production, the first variable display (pseudo continuous variation 1 executed in T0 to T10) is temporarily stopped, and the decorative symbol is re-varied (executed in T10 to T11). When the pseudo continuous variation 2) is executed, a predetermined effect (“predetermined (re 1)”) is started that suggests that the re-variation is executed from a predetermined timing (Ts7) during the first variation display. Then, when a symbol (for example, “re”) suggesting that re-change display is executed is displayed in the effect area 9F, the first re-change is executed.

  It should be noted that at each start timing (Ts1 to Ts9) in FIGS. 79 and 80, a predetermined effect (predetermined effect (x)) that randomly loses may be further executed. Thereby, the ratio at which the player can guess the result of the predetermined effect can be reduced, and the interest in the result of the predetermined effect can be maintained.

  For example, during the entire symbol variation period, the player expects the decorative symbol to reach a reach. Therefore, a predetermined effect that suggests a reach mode is executed from Ts1 during the entire symbol variation period. In addition, it is expected that a super reach production with a higher expectation level of jackpot will be executed during the entire symbol variation period. Therefore, from Ts3, a super predetermined effect is executed that suggests that the super reach effect is executed.

  On the other hand, during normal reach production execution, the production is expected to develop into super reach production. Therefore, a predetermined effect that suggests that the effect develops is executed from Ts2 or Ts9 during the execution of the normal reach effect. Then, during the pre-reading effect (pseudo-continuous effect), the pre-reading effect (revariation) is further executed, so that the big hit reliability is expected to be higher. Therefore, at the timings Ts4 and Ts5 during the pre-reading effect (timings Ts7 and Ts8 during the pseudo-continuous effect), the pseudo-continuous predetermined effect indicating that the pre-reading notice is continued (the pseudo-continuous predetermined effect indicating that re-variation is executed). ). In this way, the targets where the player's expectation increases depending on the timing are different from each other, and the player's interest in the predetermined effect can be further enhanced by notifying the contents of the expectation target at the timing with the predetermined effect. . As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In particular, in the predetermined effect, in addition to the second predetermined effect, whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in a state where the game ball can easily enter (pass) when the normal symbol change starts in the first predetermined effect. Inform. That is, the predetermined effect is started and executed not only during the variable display of the special symbol but also at various timings triggered by the start of the variation of the normal symbol. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the player's expectation from more various timings than when performing an effect other than the predetermined effect such as an advance notice at a plurality of start timings.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made, a big hit type or a variation pattern type when a start winning occurs, and the first hold memory or The hold storage information (in this example, the start winning designation command and the combined pending storage number designation command) is transmitted so that it can be recognized that the second hold memory has increased. Determination result information (in this example, a symbol designation command and a variation category command) indicating the determination result of the variation pattern type is transmitted. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of a predetermined state (in this example, super reach) based on the determination result information, and is included in the hold storage information. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted when the start winning designation command to be received cannot be normally received. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the prefetch notice effect from being lowered.

  That is, determination result information (in this example, a symbol designation command and a variable category command) and hold storage information (in this example, a start prize designation command and a total pending storage) received collectively in one timer interruption at the time of a start winning prize Number of commands), if some commands fail to be received, the reliability of the contents of the received commands may be lost even if other commands received in a batch are received If the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the received command, there is a discrepancy between the content of the pre-reading notice effect and the content of the variable display of the notice object that was actually executed. There is a risk that the reliability of the system will be lowered. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reliability of the prefetching notice effect is reduced by restricting the execution of the prefetching notice effect when the start winning designation command included in the hold storage information cannot be normally received. Is prevented.

  In each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. 4 (a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as a game ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

[Modification of information output circuit]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiments, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the gate 32. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the frequency with which the game ball wins the second start winning port 14 increases, and accordingly, the number of payout balls increases. Therefore, whether the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state or in the closed state affects the payout rate (the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to the number of game balls shot into the game area 7). In particular, the longer the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is kept open, the greater the influence on the payout rate. For example, the open state of the variable winning ball device 15 continues longer than usual when the symbol when the hit occurs in the normal symbol is a specific symbol of a plurality of types of symbols (so-called long-opening of the electric chow). In such a design, there is a possibility that the yield rate will be greatly influenced by whether or not such electric Chu is being opened long.

  Then, in order to adjust the payout rate appropriately, it is necessary to grasp the passing frequency of the game ball with respect to the gate 32.

  In particular, in this embodiment, even when the base is in a low base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open for 5.8 seconds when a hit with a normal symbol occurs. A situation occurs in which a start prize is awarded at a rate. In addition, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is generated based on the start winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is likely to be an advantageous big win (see FIG. 9), the passing frequency to the gate 32 is higher than the design value. If it is high, there is a possibility that the ball yield rate in the low base state greatly exceeds the design value and the shooting performance is increased.

  Therefore, in this modification, the information output circuit 53 (see FIG. 82), which is an external output means, outputs a passing signal indicating that a game ball, which is a game medium, has passed through a predetermined area (that is, the gate 32). It is characterized in that it is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a signal.

  Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this modification will be described. In addition, in this modification, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted about the part which makes the structure and process similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and it mainly demonstrates the part different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. To do.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this modification will be described. FIG. 81 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this modification as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this modification is described as a gate 32 and a gate switch 32a provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above (in the following description, they are referred to as a first gate 32 and a first gate switch 32a). In addition, a second gate 33 and a second gate switch 33a provided on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are further included. Note that the number of gates provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more.

  In the present modification, the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 are described as being provided symmetrically when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but may be provided asymmetrically.

  When the game ball passes through the second gate 33 and is detected by the second gate switch 33a, the normal symbol display is displayed as in the case where the first gate switch 32a detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 32. The variable display of the device 10 is started.

  Specifically, in S411 of FIG. 19, regardless of which of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a is turned on, the normal switch display is performed by executing the gate switch passage process of S412. The variable display of the device 10 is started.

  Then, as in the case where it is detected by the first gate switch 32a that the game ball has passed the first gate 32, the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol “7”. ), The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times.

  The normal symbol storage memory display 41 displays the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate for both the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 by a display unit using four LEDs. When the gate passing memory number does not reach the maximum value (“4”), every time there is a game ball passing to the first gate 32 or the second gate 33, that is, the gate passing memory number is the maximum value (“4”). When the first ball switch 32a or the second gate switch 33a detects that the game ball has passed, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one.

  FIG. 82 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31 in the present modification. The circuit configuration of FIG. 82 is different from the circuit configuration of the main substrate 31 described with reference to FIG. 3 in that the detection signals from the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a are replaced by the main substrate 31 instead of the gate switch 32a. And a passing signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the first gate 32 and the second ball 33 passed as the information output signal from the information output circuit 53 provided on the main board 31. This is different from the point that a passing signal indicating that is output. Other configurations and processes are the same as those described with reference to FIG. 3, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Detection signals from the first gate switch 32 a and the second gate switch 33 a are given in parallel to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58.

  The information output circuit 53 receives a symbol determination signal (a signal indicating symbol stop), a big hit signal (a signal indicating a big hit gaming state), and a probability variation signal (a signal indicating a probability variation state) in accordance with a command signal received from the microcomputer 560. ) And the like are output to a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a hall computer.

  In this modification, when a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed from at least one of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a is input to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. In addition, a passing signal indicating that a game ball has passed from at least one of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a is transmitted from the information output circuit 53 to a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Output as an output signal.

  The passing signal is a common output terminal connected to the information output circuit 53 regardless of whether the detection signal is input from the first gate switch 32a or the second gate switch 33a via the input driver circuit 58. Is output from. The passage signal is output as a pulse signal indicating a change in which the output of the ON signal is stopped only during a predetermined period T2 after the ON signal is output during the predetermined period T1.

  The period T1 and the period T2 may be the same value or different values. In this modification, the period T1 and the period T2 are both 0.1 seconds, for example.

  The information output circuit 53 outputs the aforementioned pulse signal every time a game ball passes through at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33. Further, when a game ball passes through at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 during the output of the pulse signal, the information output circuit 53 further outputs the pulse signal after the output of the pulse signal is completed. Is output.

  Note that the situation where a game ball passes through at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 during the output of the pulse signal is at least one of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33. When the game ball passes continuously (when game balls pass intensively in a short period of time), the game ball passes the other at the same time as the game ball passes or at a very short time difference Occurs in some cases.

  The microcomputer 560 generates a command signal for the information output circuit 53 based on detection signals from the first gate switch 32 a and the second gate switch 33 a, and outputs the generated command signal to the information output circuit 53. The information output circuit 53 generates an information output signal as a passing signal based on a command signal from the microcomputer 560.

  For example, the microcomputer 560 receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed from one of the first gate switch 32a and the second gate switch 33a, and is outputting a pulse signal. If not, a command signal is output to the information output circuit 53 so as to start outputting the pulse signal. Then, the microcomputer 560 waits until the next detection signal is received.

  The operation of the microcomputer 560 described above is an example, and is not particularly limited to the operation described above. For example, the microcomputer 560 may generate a passage signal based on the detection signal and output the passage signal generated via the information output circuit 53 to the outside. Further, the operation of the microcomputer 560 performed to output the passing signal corresponding to each of the first gate switch 32 a and the second gate switch 33 a described above may be realized by the information output circuit 53.

  An example of the operation of the microcomputer 560 when outputting a passage signal to the outside using FIG. 83 will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 83A, for example, when a game ball passes through the first gate 32, the game ball has passed from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. A detection signal indicating is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  When the game ball passes through the second gate 33 after the output of the passage signal is completed, a detection signal is input from the second gate switch 33a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  As shown in FIG. 83 (B), for example, when a game ball passes through the first gate 32, the game ball has passed from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. A detection signal indicating is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  If the game ball passes through the second gate 33 while the passing signal is being output, a detection signal is input from the second gate switch 33 a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Since the microcomputer 560 is outputting the passing signal, the microcomputer 560 outputs the passing signal corresponding to the input detection signal after the output of the passing signal being output ends.

  As shown in FIG. 83C, for example, when a game ball passes through the first gate 32, the game ball has passed from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. A detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a first detection signal) is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is not outputting the passage signal, the microcomputer 560 causes the information output circuit 53 to output the passage signal.

  If a game ball further passes through the first gate 32 during the output of the passage signal corresponding to the first detection signal, the detection signal is sent from the first gate switch 32a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. (Hereinafter referred to as a second detection signal) is input. Since the microcomputer 560 is outputting the passing signal corresponding to the first detection signal, the microcomputer 560 waits for the passing signal corresponding to the second detection signal to be output until the output of the passing signal being output ends. Do.

  If a game ball further passes through the second gate 33 during the output of the passage signal corresponding to the first detection signal, the game ball is sent from the second gate switch 33a to the microcomputer 560 via the input driver circuit 58. Is input as a detection signal (hereinafter referred to as a third detection signal). Since the microcomputer 560 is outputting the passage signal corresponding to the first detection signal and the passage signal corresponding to the second detection signal is not output, the microcomputer 560 outputs the passage signal corresponding to the third detection signal. Is performed after the output of the passing signal corresponding to the second detection signal is completed.

  As described above, in this modified example, the following functions and effects are produced in addition to the same functions and effects as those described in the above embodiments.

  That is, based on the passing signal output as the information output signal from the information output circuit 53, the passing frequency of the game ball to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 is grasped in a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can do. Therefore, by adjusting the passing frequency of the game ball to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 by adjusting the nail according to such passing frequency, the payout rate can be adjusted appropriately.

  The passing signal is provided in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as another external device of the hall computer, and is output to an information display device that displays various information (for example, the number of jackpots) in the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 1. Thus, the state of the passing signal may be confirmed in the information display device. Further, the passing signal may not only be output to the outside, but also be displayed on the effect display device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in order to confirm the state of the passing signal.

  In addition, even if a game ball passes through either the first gate 32 or the second gate 33, an information output signal as a passing signal is output from a common output terminal, so that the components of the mechanism for external output The increase in the number and the complexity of the wiring work can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the passage signal includes a predetermined period T2 during which the output of the ON signal stops. For this reason, even when the passing signal is output continuously, the ON signal of the subsequent passing signal is output after a predetermined period T2 has elapsed after the output of the ON signal of the preceding passing signal is completed. Therefore, since the ON signal is intermittently input every time the game ball passes to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 from the information output circuit 53 to the device provided outside, the first gate 32 and the second gate The number of game balls passing through the gate 33 can be accurately grasped.

  In the present modification, the example in which the information output signal is output from the common output terminal has been described regardless of which game ball of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 passes. The circuit 53 may be configured to output an information output signal as a passing signal from two output terminals corresponding to each of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 to a device provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In this way, the passage frequency in each of the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 can be clearly grasped, and therefore the difference in passage frequency between the first gate 32 and the second gate 33 is clearly grasped. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to realize a more appropriate adjustment of the payout rate by adjusting the passing frequency of the game balls to the first gate 32 and the second gate 33.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, it has been described that a pseudo-series effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display. However, a pseudo-series is originally a time corresponding to one reserved storage. This is an abbreviation that indicates pseudo continuous variation, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed.

  In each of the above embodiments, it has been described that a slip effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display, but the slip is a symbol from the stop predicted position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display. An effect display that slides.

  In each of the embodiments described above, one change pattern is used when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which a command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 15 variable winning ball apparatus, 20 special variable winning Ball device, 31 game control board (main board), 53 information output circuit, 56 CPU, 76 movable member, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP, 120 push button, 121 Trigger button, 122 stick controller, 123 tilt direction sensor unit, 124 push sensor, 125 trigger sensor, 560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that controls a specific state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display of the identification information to a variable display means that variably displays the identification information and derives a display result. And
Variable winning device control means for controlling the variable winning device to a state where the gaming medium is easy to win based on the fact that the game medium has passed a predetermined area;
A start condition establishment time determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result when the start condition is satisfied;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the start condition establishment time determining means;
Producing at least one of the fact that the variable winning device is controlled so that the game medium is easy to win, and that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result after executing the specific effect. A predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect suggested as a result in a display area in which the effect area is displayed in an identifiable manner;
An external output means for outputting a passing signal indicating that the gaming medium has passed through the predetermined area to the outside of the gaming machine;
The predetermined effect is an effect that suggests an effect result after starting in a common manner regardless of which effect result to suggest,
The predetermined effect execution means is based on the determination result of the start condition establishment time determination means when executing a predetermined effect that suggests that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result as the effect result. And executing the predetermined effect in the display area in any of a plurality of predetermined periods in the variable display of the identification information,
A gaming machine in which the display in the display area is deleted when the specific effect is executed after the predetermined effect is executed. Motion detection means capable of detecting a player's motion;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an operation effect execution unit that executes an operation effect based on the fact that the operation detection unit detects a player's operation.

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