JP6026983B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  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 prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

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

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to execute a specific effect based on the timing result of the timing means. For example, in Patent Document 1, when it is determined that the hall computer has reached the mission start time, a mission start signal is simultaneously output to all pachinko gaming machines in the game store, and the pachinko gaming machine outputs a mission start signal. It is described that the mission mode display (specific effect) is started upon reception. Also, for example, in Patent Document 2, as a mission effect (specific effect), a mission such as “Let's reach at 7” is presented in the case of a big hit, and whether the mission was achieved by reaching at “7” It is described that such a midway effect (condition achievement effect) is executed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2013-9850 (paragraphs 0268, 0287, FIGS. 24 and 28) JP 2009-183520 A (paragraph 0127-0140, FIG. 14-18)

However, even if the inventions described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 are used, it is only possible to control to the advantageous state by executing the condition fulfillment effect during the execution of the specific effect. For this reason, there is a possibility that the effect in the case of controlling to the advantageous state during execution of the specific effect may be monotonous, and it is not always possible to sufficiently improve the interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a monotonous effect when controlling to an advantageous state during execution of a specific effect, and improve the interest of the game.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and clocking means for clocking (for example, a part for executing steps S702, S703, and S707 in the production control microcomputer 100). A pre-determining means (for example, a part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) , Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control) for executing a specific effect (for example, a moving image of a specific effect as shown in FIG. 43) when the time measurement result satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when it is determined as Y in step S752). a portion) to perform the step S810 in use the microcomputer 100, during the execution of the specific effect is presented Formation conditions (e.g., predetermined achievement condition) condition satisfaction effect indicating that satisfies the (e.g., conditions achieved effect of the embodiment shown in FIG. 43 (8)) executable condition satisfaction demonstration execution means (for example, for the effect control In the microcomputer 100, when execution of the condition achievement effect is determined in step S8004, a process table corresponding to the condition achievement effect is selected in step S8005 and steps S8009 and S8106 are executed). When it is decided to control to the advantageous state by the pre-determining means during execution, there are a case where the condition satisfaction effect is executed and the advantageous condition is controlled, and a case where the condition satisfaction effect is not executed and the advantageous state is controlled. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 40B to 40E, even if a normal big hit or a probable big hit is determined, the condition achievement effect is determined. That if there is a case to be determined has effect and conditions achieved), changes the ratio of the case of controlling the advantageous state without being executed and trigger effect if the condition established effect controls are performed advantageously state possible ratio change means (e.g., portions for performing the steps S701A in effect control microcomputer 100) further comprising a status of Yu technique (e.g., variation time count, big hit count, so-called extended game number, game, such as mission achievement count history) including at least predetermined information code (e.g., it is possible to force out the 2-dimensional code), characterized by a crotch. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production in the case of controlling to an advantageous state during execution of the specific production from being monotonous, and to improve the interest in the game.
In addition, it further comprises a notice effect determining means for determining which of the plural kinds of notice effects to be executed, and a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means. The determining means can determine a special notice effect that is not decided when the specific effect is not being executed when the specific effect is being executed, and the notice effect executing means is the notice effect by the notice effect determining means during variable display. When the predetermined condition is satisfied after the determination is made, the special notice effect may not be executed during the variable display.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the ratio changing means is changed to set the ratio 1 so that the condition fulfillment effect is always executed when it is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the predetermining means during the execution of the specific effect. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 has a big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit) as shown in FIG. 40A when the selection ratio setting is set to setting 1). (The condition achievement effect is determined at a rate of 100%). According to such a configuration, if the condition satisfaction effect is not executed, it is not controlled to be in an advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the condition satisfaction effect is executed.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the pre-determining means has, as advantageous states, a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit) and a second advantageous having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state. It is possible to determine which state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit), and when the ratio changing means is determined to be controlled to the second advantageous state by the predetermining means during execution of the specific performance (For example, when the selection ratio setting is set to the setting 2 and the probability change state is in the state of probability change, the effect control microcomputer 100 can be changed to execute the condition satisfaction effect only in FIG. As shown in (), the condition achievement effect can be determined only when the probability big hit is achieved). According to such a configuration, if the condition satisfaction effect is executed, it is determined that the second advantage state having a high advantage is controlled, so that attention can be paid depending on whether or not the condition satisfaction effect is executed. .

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the ratio changing means executes the condition satisfaction effect and controls the advantageous condition according to the remaining period of the specific effect, and the condition satisfaction effect is executed. (For example, when the selection ratio setting is set to the setting 3, the production control microcomputer 100 can change the ratio to the case where the control is performed in the advantageous state without changing the advantageous state. ), The condition achievement effect may be determined by different distributions depending on whether the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute or 1 minute or more). According to such a configuration, since the ratio changes according to the remaining period of the specific effect, the specific effect is not monotonous, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 5) Special effect execution means (for example, FIG. 38A) that executes a special effect (for example, a notice effect C) that can be executed only during execution of the specific effect in any of the means 1 to 4. As shown in FIG. 5, the notice effect C may be determined only when the notice effect determination table for the specific effect is selected. In the effect control microcomputer 100, execution of the notice effect C is determined in step S8002. In some cases, a process table corresponding to the notice effect C may be selected in step S8005 to execute steps S8009 and S8106. According to such a structure, the interest with respect to a specific production can be improved.

(Means 6) A gaming system including any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, wherein the gaming system is configured to satisfy a predetermined condition (for example, the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the so-called number of consecutive resorts, A game machine that outputs predetermined information (for example, a two-dimensional code) based on the number of mission achievements and the number of times that the condition achievement effect has been executed), and a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine May be configured to include a privilege granting device (for example, a Web server on the Internet) that performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege (for example, digital content, customization of a display screen of a gaming machine). According to such a configuration, in the gaming system, it is possible to prevent the effect when the advantageous effect is controlled during execution of the specific effect from being monotonous and to improve the interest in the game.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the rear view which looked at the gaming machine from the back. 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 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 an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. 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 an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of an effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the switch for production | generation settings. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a time measurement process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a specific production process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a condition achievement effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a condition achievement effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect aspect in case a specific effect and a condition achievement effect are performed.

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

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 4) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 4). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be 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 the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left 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.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

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

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

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. Yes. In addition, it replaces with the 1st pending | holding memory display part 18c and the 2nd pending | holding memory display part 18d, and displays the total number (sum total pending memory number) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number You may comprise so that a memory | storage display part may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of established execution conditions that do not satisfy the variable display start condition by providing the total pending storage display unit that displays the total number. . Further, in the case of such a configuration, in the total hold storage display unit, 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 configured so that it can be recognized 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). It is desirable to do.

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

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

  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. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time-short state). 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.

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

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as seen from the back side. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a variable display control unit including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like. Various boards such as a mounted game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 mounted with a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are installed. Yes. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 200. The effect control board 80 is provided with an effect setting switch 80A for effect setting from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply substrate 910 and a touch sensor substrate 91 on which power supply circuits for generating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 910 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off the power supply to the component), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed above. The terminal board 160 includes, for example, an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (symbol determination frequency 1 signal shown in FIG. 15, start port signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, hour An information output terminal for externally outputting a short signal, a winning signal, a security signal, a high-accuracy signal, and winning ball information) is provided.

  The game ball stored in the storage tank 38 passes through a guide rail (not shown), and reaches a ball payout device 97 covered with a payout case 40A through a curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 187 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. The ball break switch 187 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rail (in the storage tank 38). (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding path. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses the full tank switch as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  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 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the 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.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

  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. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 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 effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . The effect control CPU 101 inputs a setting signal from the effect setting switch 80 </ b> A via the input port 107. 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 production control board 80 is equipped with a real time clock 108. The real-time clock 108 has a function of outputting time information including year / month / day / day of the week and hour / minute / second information.

  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 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. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 9). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine a variation pattern using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed 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, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8A 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 jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C 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. 8B 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. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 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. 8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball having 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. Further, FIG. 8E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, in the big hit type determination table 131a, five decision values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) 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. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to only the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. 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 probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” 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 is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you are configured to provide a small hit, suddenly probable big hits that do not involve a short-time state (high base state) just by shifting to a probable state (high probability state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability change big hit and the small win).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “suddenly probable big hit” (big hit type determination 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.

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the 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. 18 described later, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (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 effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and 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. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  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). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

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

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, it is specified which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  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 micro computer 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. 9 and 10, 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 the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the change pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (change) and second special display of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect 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.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 23), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

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

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

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step 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 (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passage process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. Note that the variation pattern determination random number (random 2) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 14, 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, and a variation. A random number for pattern determination (random 2) is stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) and a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) that are software random numbers are extracted, Stored in the save area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 2) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, 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 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

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

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each 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 (step 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 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  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 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) 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.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. 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. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. 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. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8D. 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.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses a big hit variation pattern determination table (probable variation big hit / normal) according to the big hit type as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The big hit variation pattern determination table for big hit and the big hit variation pattern determination table for sudden probability variation big hit are selected (step S92). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S94). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 selects a normal deviation variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. (Step S96). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. (See steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern to the probability variation state or the time-short state only). As a table used for determining one of a plurality of types, a time-varying variation pattern determination table for time reduction is selected (step S97). Then, control goes to a step S98.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in step S92, S94, S96 or S97. As a result, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S98).

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, in step S98, it is determined as one of the fluctuation patterns 1-5. For example, if the big variation pattern determination table for probability variation big hit / normal big hit is selected in step S92, the variation pattern 1 shown in FIG. 18 is set in the big variation variation pattern judgment table for probability variation big hit / normal big hit. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 1 by lottery processing using random 2 in step S98. Further, for example, when the big hit variation pattern determination table for sudden probability variation big hit is selected in step S92, the variation pattern 4 shown in FIG. 18 is set in the big hit variation pattern determination table for sudden probability variation big hit. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 4 by a lottery process using random 2 in step S98. Further, for example, when the small hit variation pattern determination table is selected in step S94, the variation pattern 4 shown in FIG. 18 is set in the small hit variation pattern determination table. In step S98, the variation pattern 4 is determined by a lottery process using random number 2.

  Further, for example, when the normal deviation variation pattern determination table is selected in step S96, the variation pattern 2 and the variation pattern 3 shown in FIG. 18 are set in the normal variation pattern determination table for deviation. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 2 or the variation pattern 3 by a lottery process using random 2 in step S98. Further, for example, when the time-varying variation pattern determination table for time reduction is selected in step S97, the variation pattern 2 and the variation pattern 5 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern 2 or the variation pattern 5 by a lottery process using random 2 in step S98.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in FIG. 18 is merely an example, and it is desirable to prepare various variation patterns according to the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, and the like.

  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 (step S99). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S101). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S102).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 9) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is “sudden probability big hit”, small hit / sudden probability big hit An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot flag is reset at the timing of step S161 before the operation of the jackpot end display timer in the jackpot end process is shown. However, the timing for resetting the jackpot flag is the same as that of the present embodiment. It is not limited to what is shown in. For example, the jackpot flag may be reset after it is determined as Y in step S131 in the special symbol stop process, or after the jackpot end display timer times out in the jackpot end process and it is determined as Y in step S165, the process proceeds to step S171. The big hit flag may be reset before processing.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169), and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the transition is made to both the probability variation state and the short-time state uniformly regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit. Whether or not to shift to the short-time state may be made different depending on the game state before the sudden probability big hit. For example, if it is a normal state (low base state) suddenly before a big probability change, just make a transition to a probability change state and not a short time state (ie, make a transition to a high probability / low base state), If the state is a short time state (high base state) before a sudden large probability change hit, the state may be shifted to both the probability change state and the short time state (ie, high probability / high base state). By doing so, since there is no change in the opening frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 before and after the sudden probability change big hit, it can be difficult to recognize whether it was sudden probability change big hit or small hit.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect setting processing for making settings related to a condition achievement effect to be described later (step S701A).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 reads time information from the real-time clock 108 (step S702). Next, the production control CPU 101 identifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the identified time (step S703). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. In general, since game stores are opened around 10:00, in step S703, a time measurement timer is set so as to time out at 11:00. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 9:50, in step S703, a value corresponding to 70 minutes until 11:00 is set in the time measurement timer.

  In this embodiment, the case where the time is measured using the real time clock 108 and the time measuring timer is shown, but the time measuring method is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, without using the real-time clock 108, a value corresponding to one hour is uniformly set in the time measurement timer in step S703 and step S755 of the time measurement process described later, and power supply to the gaming machine is started. You may comprise so that the time production timer may time out every hour and the specific production mentioned later may be performed.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S704). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S705) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S706).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs time measurement processing (step S707). In the time measurement process, a time measurement process is performed using a time measurement timer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S708). 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 performs the fourth symbol process (step S709). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the effect setting process (step S701A). In this embodiment, as will be described later, the specific effects are started simultaneously at the timing of 00 minutes per hour, and the specific effects are executed for 5 minutes. In addition, a condition achievement effect (mission achievement effect) indicating that a predetermined achievement condition has been satisfied may be executed during execution of the specific effect. May be a big hit, and there may be a big hit without executing the condition achievement effect. In this embodiment, when the game machine is turned on, the game store clerk can set a selection ratio between the case where the condition achievement effect is executed and the big hit is achieved and the case where the condition achievement effect is not executed and the big hit is achieved. In the effect setting process of step S701A, the effect control CPU 101 executes the condition achievement effect when the condition achievement effect is executed based on the setting signal from the effect setting switch 80A and the condition achievement effect is executed. A selection ratio is set for the case where it is not a big hit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “selection ratio setting”). Here, “setting” is not limited to specifying and executing any one of setting 1 to setting 3 as described later, but for example, setting 1 for each operation by operating a single switch, The state may be changed in order of setting 2 and setting 3.

  In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first inputs a setting signal from the effect setting switch 80A (step S1001). FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect setting switch 80A. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the effect setting switch 80A is formed as a knob-shaped switch that can be rotated, and the game store clerk operates the effect setting switch 80A in advance, The selection ratio is set by turning on the power to the gaming machine in a state where any one of setting 1 to setting 3 is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 26, a case where the effect setting switch 80A is in a state where setting 2 is selected is shown. If setting 1 is selected when the gaming machine is turned on, an effect setting 1 selection signal is output from the effect setting switch 80A. If setting 2 is selected, an effect setting 2 selection signal is output from the effect setting switch 80A. Further, when setting 3 is selected, an effect setting 3 selection signal is output from the effect setting switch 80A.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, a case is shown in which three types of selection ratio settings 1 to 3 can be set, but not only three types but four or more types can be set. In contrast, only two types of settings may be configured.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the effect setting switch 80A is a knob-shaped switch is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a dip switch is provided or the number of setting types is set. A plurality of push button switches may be provided.

  When the setting signal input from the effect setting switch 80A is an effect setting 1 selection signal (Y in step S1002), the effect control CPU 101 displays an effect setting 1 selection flag indicating that setting 1 has been selected. Set (step S1003). When the setting signal input from the effect setting switch 80A is the effect setting 2 selection signal (Y in step S1004), the effect control CPU 101 displays an effect setting 2 selection flag indicating that the setting 2 has been selected. Set (step S1005). When the setting signal input from the effect setting switch 80A is not the effect setting 2 selection signal (N in step S1004), that is, when it is the effect setting 3 selection signal, the effect control CPU 101 sets the setting 3 signal. An effect setting 3 selection flag indicating that has been selected is set (step S1006).

  By executing any of the above processing, setting any one of the effect setting 1 selection flag to the effect setting 3 selection flag performs processing for setting any one of the settings 1 to 3 as the selection ratio setting. .

  In this embodiment, a case where the selection ratio setting can be set to any one of setting 1 to setting 3 only when the gaming machine is turned on by executing the effect setting process shown in FIG. 25 is shown. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the effect setting process shown in FIG. 25 is executed even after the power is turned on, and the selection ratio setting can be changed to any one of settings 1 to 3 even if the effect setting switch 80A is switched after the power is turned on. It may be.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the selection ratio setting can be performed by switching the effect setting switch 80A, but the selection ratio setting is not limited to such a mode but based on other triggers. It may be configured to do. For example, the selection ratio setting may be changed when the opening of the glass door frame 2 of the gaming machine is detected. In addition, for example, the selection ratio setting is changed when the predetermined time comes, or the game is played for a predetermined period in any one of the settings 1 to 3 The ratio setting may be changed.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  28 and 29 are flowcharts showing a specific example of command analysis processing (step S706). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S626). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S627), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (command B000 (H)) (step S629), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen in the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, (Background screen with a blue background color) (step S630). Then, if it is set, the production control CPU 101 resets the probability variation state flag and the time reduction state flag (step S631).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (command B001 (H)) (step S632), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen in the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, The background screen is changed to a red background color (step S633). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is the time-short state background designation command (command B002 (H)) (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen in the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the time-short state (for example, (Background screen of green background color) is changed (step S636). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time-short state flag indicating that it is a time-short state (step S637).

  In steps S629 to S637, if the specific effect is being executed, the effect display device 9 performs the reproduction of the specific effect moving image and there is almost no area where the background screen is displayed, as will be described later. Therefore, the process of changing the background screen in steps S630, S633, and S636 may not be performed. In this case, the background screen of the effect display device 9 may be changed according to the gaming state when the effect period of the effect is elapsed and the effect is ended. In this embodiment, even when the specific effect is being executed, the background screen of the effect display device 9 may be changed according to the gaming state.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S638). For example, if the effect control command received is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command is set. Set the reception flag. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the time measurement process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the time measurement process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the time measurement timer (step S751), and checks whether the time measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (step S752). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the time measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 sets an effect start condition satisfaction flag indicating that the start condition of the specific effect has been satisfied (step S753).

  A “specific effect” is an effect that is executed over a predetermined period based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. For example, it is executed simultaneously on a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game store when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is a production to be performed. In this embodiment, a predetermined condition is established based on the fact that it is 00 minutes per hour, and an effect in such a manner that predetermined moving image reproduction is started simultaneously for a predetermined period of 5 minutes is executed as the specific effect. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the hour measurement reaches 00 minutes, the time measurement timer times out, the production start condition establishment flag is set (see steps S752 and S753), and the production start condition establishment flag is set. Basically, the specific effect is executed in a specific effect process (see step S810) described later.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 reads time information from the real-time clock 108 (step S754). Next, the production control CPU 101 identifies the current time based on the read time information, and sets a time measurement timer according to the identified time (step S755). In this embodiment, a value is set in the time measurement timer so that the time measurement timer times out at 00 minutes every hour. For example, if the current time specified based on the time information is 11:00, in step S703, a value corresponding to 60 minutes until the next 12:00 is set in the time measurement timer.

  In this embodiment, the time information is read from the real time clock 108 every time the time measurement timer is set. However, the time information is read from the real time clock 108 only when the gaming machine is turned on. When the timer is set (see steps S702 and S703) and the time measurement timer is set for the second and subsequent times after the power is turned on, a value corresponding to 60 minutes is uniformly read without reading time information from the real-time clock 108. May be set in the time measurement timer. In such a case, the process of step S754 becomes unnecessary. However, in this embodiment, by reading the time information from the real-time clock 108 every time the time measurement timer is set, the time measurement timer can be timed out more accurately at 00 hours and start a specific effect. I have to.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S708) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a specific effect process (step S810) for executing a specific effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the specific effect process (step S810). In the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not an effect end condition establishment flag indicating that the end condition of the specific effect has been established is set (step S5001). If the effect end condition establishment flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect executing flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed is set (step S5002). If the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect start condition establishment flag is set (step S5003). If the production start condition satisfaction flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the production start condition establishment flag is set (that is, if the specific production start condition is established), the production control CPU 101 resets the production start condition establishment flag (step S5004) and displays the production. In the specific effect execution area of the device 9, control for starting the reproduction of the specific effect moving image is performed (step S5005). In this embodiment, the upper region of the effect display device 9 is set as the specific effect execution region, and in step S5005, the effect control CPU 101 starts the reproduction of the specific effect moving image in the upper region of the effect display device 9. I do. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a specific effect execution flag (step S5006), and corresponds to a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) as a specific effect period measurement timer for measuring the execution period of the specific effect. A value is set (step S5007).

  When the specific effect execution flag is set (Y in step S5002), that is, when the specific effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the specific effect period measurement timer. (Step S5008). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the specific effect period measurement timer after the subtraction has timed out (step S5009). If it has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is. If the specific production period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has passed and the specific production end condition is satisfied), the production control CPU 101 performs the production control process. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the flag is a value (2 in this example) indicating the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S5010). If the value of the process flag for effect control is a value indicating the process during the effect symbol variation (that is, if the effect symbol variation is being displayed), the effect control CPU 101 does not immediately end the specific effect, Only the effect completion condition establishment flag is set (step S5011), and the process is terminated. If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value indicating the effect symbol changing process, the process proceeds to step S5014.

  When the effect end condition establishment flag is set (Y in step S5001), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process (3 in this example). It is confirmed whether or not (step S5012). If the value of the effect control process flag is not a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process, the process ends. If the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process (that is, if the effect symbol variation display stop timing is reached), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the effect end condition establishment flag is satisfied. Is reset (step S5013). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to end the moving image reproduction of the specific effect being executed in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9 (step S5014). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the specific effect executing flag (step S5015).

  By executing the processing of steps S5001 and S5009 to S5015, in this embodiment, a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) has passed at a timing other than during the presentation of the effect symbols, and the specific effect end condition When is established, the process proceeds to step S5014, and the execution of the specific effect is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied after the predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the display of the effect symbol, the execution of the specific effect is not immediately terminated. After waiting for the timing to end the variable display (see step S5012), the execution of the specific effect is ended.

  It should be noted that the execution of the specific effect may be immediately terminated when the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied during the variation display of the effect symbol. In this case, when the specific effect is ended during the variable display, a normal effect (for example, a notice effect or a reach effect that is executed when the specific effect is not being executed) can be executed thereafter. It may be.

  In this embodiment, since the specific effect process in step S810 is executed before the processes in steps S800 to S807 in the effect control process shown in FIG. 31, the start condition for the specific effect is satisfied. For example, a specific performance is executed even during a big hit game. In this case, since the effect during the big hit game is executed in the effect display device 9, the execution of the specific effect is continued by, for example, reducing the video reproduction of the specific effect on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. You just have to do it. And, for example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the big hit game and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the video playback that has been displayed in a reduced size is terminated and the specific effect is executed. Should be terminated.

  Further, the processing mode of the specific effect process is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in the specific effect process shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process before and after step S5010, and the value of the effect control process flag is the effect symbol variation. If the value indicates a stop process, the process may directly proceed to step S5014 to end the reproduction of the specific effect moving image.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined period has elapsed during the fluctuation display, the video reproduction of the specific effect is finished after waiting for the fluctuation stop. The video playback may be terminated. In this case, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process before and after step S5010, and the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation stop process. If there is, it may be determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process. Then, if the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended, and the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the next variation to start. What should I do? Alternatively, for example, before and after step S5010, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process, and the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process. For example, the process may directly proceed to step S5014 to end the reproduction of the specific effect moving image, so that the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is ended after waiting for the next change to start.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. The display will not start.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used and the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101, in step S8001, obtains a chance eye symbol (as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream) ( For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  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 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols 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 effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect 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. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a probabilistic state (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) is also referred to as a probable variation symbol, and a symbol in recalling that it is not in a probable variation state (an even symbol in this embodiment) Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for setting various notice effects (step S8002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect executing flag is set (step S8003). If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 executes a condition achievement effect setting process for setting the condition achievement effect (step S8004).

  The “condition achievement effect” is an effect indicating that a special condition (predetermined achievement condition) is satisfied during execution of the specific effect. In this embodiment, for example, as described later, the specific effect is executed in such a manner that a plurality of objects such as small passenger cars appear, and during the execution of the specific effect, “the truck may have to pass. A display indicating a predetermined achievement condition such as “!” Is performed. When it is determined to execute the condition achievement effect, for example, the condition achievement effect is executed in such a manner that a track appears as an object.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for a specific effect corresponding to the condition achievement effect or the notice effect when the variation pattern, the condition achievement effect or the notice effect is determined (step S8005). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a switched flag indicating that the process data has been switched to the specific effect process data (step S8006). On the other hand, if the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 normally determines the change pattern and the notice effect when the notice effect is determined. Process table is selected (step S8007).

  As already described, when the specific effect is being executed, the moving image reproduction for the specific effect is executed in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9 (in this example, the upper area of the effect display device 9). ing. Therefore, when the display of variation of the effect design is executed during the execution of the specific effect, the effect display device is executed by executing steps S8009 and S8106 described later using the process table for the specific effect selected in step S8005. In the 9 variable display areas (in this example, the lower area of the effect display device 9), the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, if the specific effect is not being executed, an effect symbol is generated using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 by executing steps S8009 and S8106 described later using the normal process table selected in step S8007. Execute the fluctuation display.

  Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8008).

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

  The process table shown in FIG. 36 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  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, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8009). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  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 (step S8010).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8011).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002). In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the specific effect executing flag is set (step S1101). If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines the notice effect for the specific effect as a table for determining the presence and type of the notice effect. A table is selected (step S1102). If the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 uses a normal notice effect determination table as a table for determining the presence and type of the notice effect. Is selected (step S1103). Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes lottery processing based on random numbers using the notice effect determination table selected in steps S1102 and 1103, and determines the presence and type of the notice effect (step S1104).

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 38A shows a specific example of the notice effect determination table for specific effects selected in step S1102. FIG. 38B shows a specific example of a normal notice effect determination table selected in step S1103. As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, three types of notice effects, namely notice effects A to C, are prepared. For example, the notice effect A is a notice effect that is executed in such a manner that a predetermined character A appears, and the notice effect B is a notice effect that is executed in such a manner that a predetermined character B appears. C is a notice effect executed in such a manner that a predetermined character C appears.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the notice effect C is a notice effect that can be executed only during execution of the specific effect. As described above, in this embodiment, since there is the notice effect C that can be executed only during execution of the specific effect, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the specific effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the notice effect is determined by selecting a different notice effect determination table depending only on whether or not the specific effect is being executed is shown. Depending on the distribution, the notice effect may be determined. For example, as a notice effect determination table for a specific effect, a notice effect determination table for a probable state and a specific effect and a notice effect determination table for a non-probable state and a specific effect are prepared, and a normal notice effect is provided. As the determination table, a probabilistic and normal notice effect determination table and a non-probable and normal notice effect determination table are prepared, and whether or not a specific effect is being executed The presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect may be determined as the notice effects A to C by different distribution depending on whether the state is the state or not.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 38, there is no particular mention of a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit, but it is configured so that a notice effect may be executed even when a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit. May be.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the condition achievement effect setting process (step S8004). In the condition achievement effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether the effect setting 1 selection flag is set (step S1201). If the effect setting 1 selection flag is set (that is, if setting 1 is set as the selection ratio setting), the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect as a table for determining the presence or absence of the condition achievement effect. The condition achievement effect determination table for 1 is selected (step S1202). Then, control goes to a step S1210.

  If the effect setting 1 selection flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect setting 2 selection flag is set (step S1203). If the effect setting 2 selection flag is set (that is, if setting 2 is set as the selection ratio setting), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability change state flag is set ( Step S1204). If the probability variation state flag is set (that is, if the probability variation state is in effect), the effect control CPU 101 uses a condition achievement effect determination table (probability variation) for effect setting 2 as a table for determining the presence or absence of the condition achievement effect. Time) is selected (step S1205). If the probability variation state flag is not set (that is, if the probability variation state is not in effect), the effect control CPU 101 uses a condition achievement effect determination table for effect setting 2 (normally as a table for determining the presence or absence of the condition achievement effect) Time) is selected (step S1206). Then, control goes to a step S1210.

  If the effect setting 2 selection flag is not set (that is, if the effect setting 3 selection flag is set), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute. (Step S1207). Note that whether or not the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute can be specifically determined by checking the value of the specific effect period measurement timer. If the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute, the effect control CPU 101 selects the condition achievement effect determination table (less than 1 minute) for effect setting 3 as a table for determining the presence or absence of the condition achievement effect. (Step S1208). If the remaining time of the specific effect is not less than 1 minute (that is, if it is 1 minute or more), the effect control CPU 101 uses the condition achievement effect for effect setting 3 as a table for determining the presence or absence of the condition achievement effect. A decision table (1 minute or longer) is selected (step S1209). Then, control goes to a step S1210.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes lottery processing based on random numbers using the condition achievement effect determination table selected in steps S1202, S1205, S1206, S1208, and S1209, and determines the presence or absence of the condition achievement effect (step S1210). .

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the condition achievement effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 40 (A) shows a specific example of the condition achievement effect determination table for effect setting 1 selected in step S1202. FIG. 40B shows a specific example of the condition achievement effect determination table (at the time of probability change) for effect setting 2 selected in step S1205. FIG. 40C shows a specific example of the condition achievement effect determination table (normal time) for effect setting 2 selected in step S1206. FIG. 40D shows a specific example of the condition achievement effect determination table (less than 1 minute) for effect setting 3 selected in step S1208. FIG. 40E shows a specific example of the condition achievement effect determination table (1 minute or more) for effect setting 3 selected in step S1209.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (A), when setting 1 is set as the selection ratio setting, a ratio (probability) of 100% is obtained in the case of big hit (in this example, probability variation big hit, normal big hit). The execution of the condition achievement effect is determined, and the condition achievement effect is always executed when a big hit occurs during the execution of the specific effect. Therefore, when setting 1 is set as the selection ratio setting, a big hit is not made unless the condition achievement effect is executed, so that attention can be paid to whether or not the condition achievement effect is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 40B, when setting 2 is set as the selection ratio setting and the probability variation state is in progress, the execution of the condition achievement effect is determined only when the probability variation is a big hit. There is. Therefore, when setting 2 is set as the selection ratio setting and the probability variation state is in effect, if the condition achievement effect is executed, it is determined that the probability change big hit has a high advantage, so the condition achievement effect is executed. It can be noted depending on whether or not.

  In the present embodiment, when setting 2 is set as the selection ratio setting and the probability variation state is in effect, the probability variation big hit is confirmed if the condition achievement effect is executed. The condition achievement effect may be executed not only when the probability variation jackpot is confirmed, but even when the jackpot is a normal jackpot. In the case of a promising big hit, the ratio at which the condition achievement effect is executed may be higher than in the case of a normal big hit. Even in such a configuration, when the condition achievement effect is executed, since the ratio of the probability variation big hit having a high advantage is high, it is possible to draw attention depending on whether or not the condition achievement effect is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when setting 2 is set as the selection ratio setting, the case where the probability achievement big hit is confirmed if the condition achievement effect is executed when the probability variation state is in progress is shown. When setting 2 is set as the rate setting, the condition achievement effect can be executed only when the probability variation jackpot is achieved regardless of the gaming state, or the condition achievement effect is performed at a high rate when the probability variation jackpot is achieved. It may be configured to execute. In this case, the processing of steps S1204 and S1206 in the condition achievement effect setting process and the condition achievement effect determination table (normal time) for effect setting 2 shown in FIG.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 40D and 40E, if setting 3 is set as the selection ratio setting, whether the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute or more than 1 minute The execution ratio of the condition achievement effects varies accordingly. Therefore, when setting 3 is set as the selection ratio setting, the selection ratio changes according to the remaining time of the specific effect, so that the specific effect is not monotonous and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 40D and 40E, when setting 3 is set as the selection ratio setting, the condition in the case of a probable big hit if the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute. The determination ratio of the achievement achievement is as high as 90%, and the determination ratio of the condition achievement effect is high in the case of a big hit as a whole. Accordingly, when setting 3 is set as the selection ratio setting, if the remaining period of the specific effect is short, the condition achievement effect is executed and the ratio of being a big hit is high. It can be noted by whether or not.

  In addition, when the remaining time of a specific effect is short, the determination rate of the condition achievement effect in the case of a big hit as a whole is increased by increasing the determination rate of the condition achievement effect not only in the probability big hit but also in the normal big hit. It may be.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 40D and 40E, when setting 3 is set as the selection ratio setting, the condition in the case of a probable big hit if the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute. The percentage of achievement achievements is as high as 90%. When setting 3 is set as the selection ratio setting, if the remaining period of the specific effect is short, the condition achievement effect is executed and the ratio of high probability of winning is high, so the condition achievement effect is executed. It can be noted depending on whether or not.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, in the case of deviation, the case where the condition achievement effect is not executed is shown. You may comprise so that a condition achievement effect can be performed in a ratio. In other words, a so-called “gase condition achievement effect” may be executed.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 40, there is no particular mention of sudden probability change big hits or small hits, but the condition achievement effect may be executed even when sudden probability change big hits or small hits occur. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, when setting 2 is set as the selection ratio setting, the condition achievement effect determination table or table at the time of probability change shown in FIG. When the condition achievement effect determination table is selected by selecting the normal condition achievement effect determination table shown in 40 (C), and setting 3 is set as the selection ratio setting, the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute. Depending on whether or not there is, the condition achievement effect determination table of less than 1 minute shown in FIG. 40D or the condition achievement effect determination table of more than 1 minute shown in FIG. Although the case where it performs is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect, the selection method of the condition achievement effect determination table in the case where the setting 2 is set and the condition achievement effect determination table in the case where the setting 3 is set It may be constructed by combining the law. That is, for example, the condition achievement effect determination table is selected according to both whether or not the probability change state is in progress and whether or not the remaining time of the specific effect is less than one minute, and the selected condition achievement effect determination table is used. By determining the presence or absence of the condition achievement effect, the execution ratio of the condition achievement effect may be varied.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 40B and 40C, the condition achievement effect determination table at the time of probability change and the condition achievement effect determination table at the normal time are provided. An achievement effect determining table may be provided, and when the gaming state is controlled only to the short-time state, the condition achievement effect may be determined by selecting the short-time condition achievement effect determination table. .

  In the example shown in FIGS. 40D and 40E, the case where the condition achievement effect determination table is selectively used according to whether or not the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute is shown. However, for example, the condition achievement effect is selected by selecting the condition achievement effect determination table according to other time conditions such as whether or not the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 2 minutes or less than 30 seconds. You may comprise so that it may determine.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the selection ratio setting shows the case where the condition achievement effect is determined using any of FIGS. 40 (A) to (E) according to any of the settings 1 to 3. However, not all of the condition achievement effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 40 (A) to 40 (E) are necessarily provided. For example, the setting 3 of the selection ratio setting is eliminated, the condition achievement effect determination table shown in FIGS. 40D and 40E is eliminated, and the condition achievement effect is determined differently according to the remaining time of the specific effect. You may comprise so that it may not exist. Further, for example, the selection ratio setting setting 2 is eliminated, the condition achievement effect determination table shown in FIGS. 40B and 40C is eliminated, and the condition achievement effect is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state. You may comprise so that the setting which makes a decision different may not be provided.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the specific effect executing flag is set (step S8103). If the specific effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the specific effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data when the process timer times out (step S8104). That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8105). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8106).

  If the specific effect execution flag is set (that is, if the specific effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the switched flag is set (step S8107). If the switched flag is set (that is, if the process data has already been switched to the specific effect process), the process proceeds to step S8104. If the switched flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 switches to the process data for the specific effect (step S8108). Further, the effect control CPU 10 restarts the process timer (step S8109), and according to the content of the process data for the specific effect after the switching, the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various effects as the effect component) The control of the lamp and the speaker 27 as the effect part is executed (step S8010). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a switched flag (step S8111).

  When execution of the specific effect is started in the middle of the change display of the effect symbol by executing the processes of steps S8103 and S8107 to S8111, the process is switched to the process data for the specific effect and the change at the specific effect time. The display mode can be switched. Specifically, from the state in which the effect display variable display is executed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9, the change display area of the effect display device 9 (in this example, the lower area of the effect display device 9). , The state is switched to the state in which the effect symbol variation display is executed. Then, once switching is performed, it is determined in step S8107 that Y and steps S8104 to S8106 are executed, so that the process of step S8106 is executed according to the process data for specific effects after switching. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in the manner of the specific effect.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8113).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, for the process data for performing the variation display of the effect symbol, the specific effect is displayed based on the start timing of the specific effect during the effect symbol variation display. Although the case of switching to process data is shown, it is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, at the start of variation of the production symbol, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the specific production comes during the variation display to be started from now, based on the value of the time measurement timer and the variation time specified by the variation pattern In addition, a process table that switches to process data for specific effects in the middle of variable display may be set in advance to start variable display.

  In this embodiment, when the effect period of the specific effect is ended during the variation display of the effect symbol, the specific effect is ended after waiting until the change display is ended (see steps S5010 to S5015). However, the specific effect may be ended as soon as the effect period ends during the variable display. In this case, it may be configured to switch from the process data for the specific effect to the normal process data during the display of the effect symbol, or at the start of the effect symbol change, the value of the specific effect period measurement timer and the change pattern. A process table that determines whether or not the end time of a specific effect has arrived during a variable display that will start from now, based on the specified variable time, and switches to normal process data in the middle of the variable display in advance May be set to start the variable display.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. If it is set, the switched flag is also reset.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode when the specific effect and the condition achievement effect are executed will be described. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode when the specific effect and the condition achievement effect are executed. In addition, in FIG. 43, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 43 (1), when the time measurement timer is timed out and the start condition for the specific effect is satisfied while the effect symbol variation display is being executed, it is shown in FIGS. 43 (2) and 43 (3). As described above, in the specific effect execution area of the effect display device 9, the moving image reproduction of the specific effect is started (see step S5005). In the example shown in FIGS. 43 (2) and 43 (3), in the specific effect execution area (upper area) of the effect display device 9, first, a predetermined achievement condition such as “Maybe the truck may pass!” Is presented. After the display to be performed (FIG. 43 (2)), the case where the moving image reproduction is started in such a manner that a plurality of objects such as small passenger cars appear (FIG. 43 (3)) is shown. When the specific effect is started, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), the effect display device 9 changes from the state where the effect display variable display is executed using the entire display screen of the effect display device 9. In the display area (in this example, the lower area of the effect display device 9), the display is switched to the state in which the effect symbol variation display is executed (see steps S8108 to S8110). When the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 43 (4), the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  Next, when the next fluctuation pattern command is received, as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the execution of the specific effect is continued in the specific effect execution region (upper region) of the effect display device 9, and the change of the effect display device 9 is continued. In the display area (the lower area of the effect display device 9 in this example), the next effect symbol variation display is started. In this case, since the specific effect is already being executed at the start of the change, the notice effect C that can be executed only during the execution of the specific effect may be determined (see step S8002, FIG. 37, FIG. 38). For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (6), the notice effect C may be executed in such a manner that a predetermined character C appears.

  Thereafter, during the execution period of the specific effect, the execution of the specific effect is continued in such a manner that a plurality of objects such as small passenger cars appear. And, for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (7), when the execution of the condition achievement effect is determined from the fact that the specific effect is being executed when the variation display of the effect pattern is started a plurality of times. (See step S8004, FIG. 39, FIG. 40), as shown in FIG. 43 (8), the condition achievement effect is executed in such a manner that a track appears as an object. Then, after the condition achievement effect is executed, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 43 (9), a big hit symbol (in this example, “777”) is derived and displayed and a big hit occurs.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, as the specific effect (simultaneous effect), a mode in which a plurality of objects such as small passenger cars appear in the specific effect execution area (upper area) of the effect display device 9 appears. Although the case where the moving image reproduction is performed is shown in FIG. 1, the effect mode of the specific effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, instead of executing the specific effect in a partial area of the effect display device 9, the specific effect may be executed using the entire screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, the variation display of the effect symbol may be superimposed and displayed in the same size as the normal variation display (when the specific effect is not being executed), or may be reduced and displayed at the end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It may be.

  Further, for example, not only when the specific effect is performed using the effect display device 9, the specific effect is executed by outputting a predetermined effect sound from the speaker 27 or causing the frame LED 28 to emit light in a predetermined pattern. It may be configured. For example, while the effect display device 9 performs the same effect display as usual, the specific effect is executed by outputting a special sound (for example, a special music piece) at the same time on a plurality of gaming machines. Also good. Further, the specific effect may be executed using all of the display using the effect display device 9, the sound output from the speaker 27, and the light emission of the frame LED 28, or the combination effect of any two of them. May be.

  Further, the effect mode of the condition achievement effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the condition achievement effect is executed by outputting a predetermined effect sound from the speaker 27 or causing the frame LED 28 to emit light in a predetermined pattern, not only when the condition achievement effect is performed using the effect display device 9. It may be configured. For example, the condition achievement effect may be executed by outputting a specific sound from the speaker 27, causing the frame LED 28 or the specific lamp to emit light, or causing the frame LED 28 or the lamp to emit light in a specific color. The condition achievement effect may be executed using all of the display using the effect display device 9, the sound output from the speaker 27, and the light emission of the frame LED 28, or any two of these combinations. May be executed.

  Further, for example, a normal effect (for example, a notice effect) that is executed at a normal time other than during the execution of the specific effect may be executed as the positioning of the condition achievement effect. In this case, the effect executed as the condition achievement effect during the execution of the specific effect may be executed in the same effect mode as in the normal time, or a slightly different effect mode (for example, display) It may be executed with different colors and patterns.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the time measurement result of the time measuring means (in this example, the measurement result using the real time clock 108 and the time measurement timer) is a predetermined condition (in this example, the time measurement timer). When a time-out occurs and 00 minutes have passed and the start condition for a specific effect is satisfied, a specific effect (in this example, such as a small passenger car as shown in FIG. A moving image in such a manner that an object appears) is executed. Further, during execution of the specific effect, a condition satisfaction effect (in this example, an object such as a track as shown in FIG. 43 appears) indicating that the special condition (predetermined achievement condition in this example) is satisfied. The condition achievement effect of the aspect) can be executed. Further, when it is determined that the specific game state (in this example, the big hit game state) is set during execution of the specific effect, the condition satisfaction effect is executed and the condition satisfaction effect is not executed. There is a case where a specific gaming state is set, and a selection ratio between the case where the condition satisfaction effect is executed and the specific game state is executed and the case where the condition satisfaction effect is not executed and the specific game state is set can be set (this example) Then, the processing of steps S1001 to S1006 is executed, and the selection ratio setting can be set to any one of setting 1 to setting 3). Therefore, since the ratio at which the condition fulfillment effect is executed during the execution of the specific effect can be set in advance, the effect when the specific game state is set during the execution of the specific effect is prevented, and the interest for the game is improved. Can be made.

  Further, according to this embodiment, according to the remaining period of the specific effect (in this example, depending on whether or not the remaining time is less than 1 minute), the condition satisfaction effect is executed to enter the specific game state. And the case where the condition fulfillment effect is not executed and the specific gaming state is set (in this example, when the selection ratio setting is set to setting 3, FIGS. 40D and 40E) As shown in Fig. 5, the condition achievement effect can be determined by different distribution depending on whether the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute or more than 1 minute). Therefore, since the selection ratio changes according to the remaining period of the specific effect, it is possible to prevent the effect when the specific game state is set during execution of the specific effect from being monotonous, and to improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied and the execution of the specific effect is started at 00 minutes per hour is shown, but the embodiment is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, a predetermined condition is established at a specific time such as noon or 19:00 every day and execution of the specific effect is started, or a predetermined condition is established on a specific day of the week and the execution of the specific effect is started. May be. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the execution of the specific effect is finished based on the fact that 5 minutes have passed as the predetermined period is shown. However, the predetermined period is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, Other periods such as 3 minutes or 10 minutes may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where a specific period ends after a certain period of time such as 5 minutes has elapsed and the specific effect ends is shown. The concept is not limited to the one to be terminated, but includes, for example, the number of fluctuations and the number of executions of effects. For example, after starting the specific effect, the specific effect may be ended based on the fact that the variation display of the effect symbol is ended 30 times, and the reach effect is executed five times. The specific effect may be ended based on the fact that the predetermined period has elapsed.

  Further, when the “predetermined period” is configured to be defined by the number of fluctuations and the number of executions of the production, when the selection of the condition achievement production according to the remaining time of the specific production when the selection ratio setting is setting 3, The “remaining time of the specific effect” is also defined using the number of fluctuations and the number of times the effect is executed. For example, in the case where the predetermined period is defined by 30 fluctuation displays, the condition achievement effect determination in any one of FIGS. 40D and 40E is determined depending on whether or not 10 changes have been made after the start of the specific effect. When a table is selected and a condition achievement effect is determined, or when a predetermined period is defined by 5 reach effects, depending on whether or not a reach effect has been performed once after the start of a specific effect What is necessary is just to select the condition achievement production | presentation determination table of either FIG. 40 (D) and (E), and to determine a condition achievement production | presentation.

  The “predetermined condition” is a condition that is satisfied when the measurement result of the time measuring means using the real-time clock 108 or the time measurement timer becomes a predetermined result (for example, a predetermined time), and is a predetermined time. Not limited to this case, one or a plurality of items of time, day of the week, day, month, and year may be satisfied by a predetermined time, day of the week, day, month, and year.

  In this embodiment, the time measurement timer is set based on the time information acquired from the real-time clock 108, and the time is measured by counting down the time measurement timer. However, in this embodiment, It is not limited to the mode shown. For example, the time measurement timer may be counted up, and it may be determined that the start condition for the specific effect is satisfied based on the value of the time measurement timer having reached a predetermined value.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the time is measured using the real-time clock 108 and the time measurement timer is shown, but the present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the start timing of the specific effect may be measured by only counting down or counting up the time measurement timer without using the real time clock 108. Conversely, the start timing of the specific effect may be determined based on only the time information from the real time clock 108 without using the time measurement timer.

  Further, in this embodiment, (1) even if a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses during the variable display and the end condition for the specific effect is satisfied, the specific effect is immediately executed. The case where the specific effect is ended after waiting until the timing of ending the variable display is shown, but the method of ending the specific effect is as shown in (2) or (3) below. May be.

(2) After a predetermined period (5 minutes in this example) elapses in the middle of the variable display and the end condition of the specific effect is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect is not immediately ended and the variable display is ended. Furthermore, the specific effect may be ended after waiting for the timing to start the next variable display. In this case, for example, in step S5012 of the specific effect process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating the effect symbol variation start process (1 in this example). You just have to do it. Even if it comprises in that way, since the situation where a specific production | presentation is complete | finished during execution of a variable display can be prevented, it can prevent making a player misunderstand that the variable display is complete | finished.

(3) If a specific period of end (five minutes in this example) elapses during the change display and the end condition for the specific effect is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect is immediately terminated without waiting for the end of the change display. You may comprise. For example, when a predetermined period (5 minutes) elapses, the execution of the specific effect may be ended simultaneously in a plurality of gaming machines in the game store. Even in such a configuration, when the predetermined period elapses in the middle of the variable display, the control is performed so that at least the predetermined period elapses in the middle of the variable display by configuring so that the effect is not executed in the normal effect mode. The burden can be reduced.

  As described above, in any of the end methods (1) to (3), at least when a predetermined period has elapsed during the variable display, the effect is not executed in the normal effect mode. It only has to be done.

  In this embodiment, the selection ratio setting is performed by using the effect setting switch 40A provided on the back side of the gaming machine, so that the game store clerk sets the selection ratio when the gaming machine is turned on. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the player may be able to set the selection ratio. In this case, for example, when the player is displaying a waiting-for-customer demonstration at the start of the game, by operating the stick controller 122 or the push button 120, processing similar to steps S1001 to S1006 is executed, and the selection ratio can be set. You may comprise as follows.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), after a predetermined achievement condition is presented to the player by displaying “There may be something that the truck may pass!” As shown in (8), the case where the condition achievement effect is executed in such a manner that an object such as a track appears is shown. However, if only the condition achievement effect is executed, a predetermined achievement condition is set in advance. It may not be presented. For example, when the player recognizes as an implicit rule that a predetermined achievement condition has been achieved if an object such as a track appears during execution of a specific performance, FIG. It may be configured to execute the condition achievement effect in the form as shown in FIG. 43 (8) without presenting the predetermined achievement condition as shown in FIG.

  Note that when the selection ratio can be set in advance as shown in this embodiment, there is no need to change the selection ratio according to the remaining period of the specific effect. Even in such a configuration, since the ratio at which the condition fulfillment effect is executed during the execution of the specific effect can be set in advance, it is possible to prevent the effect when the specific game state is set during the execution of the specific effect from becoming monotonous. , Can improve the interest in games.

  Conversely, as shown in this embodiment, when the selection ratio is varied according to the remaining period of the specific effect, there is no need to be able to set the selection ratio in advance. Even in such a configuration, the selection ratio changes according to the remaining period of the specific effect, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous in the case of entering the specific game state during the execution of the specific effect, Can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the setting of the selection ratio 1, it is possible to set the condition satisfaction effect to be executed whenever it is determined that the specific game state is set during execution of the specific effect (this example) Then, when the selection ratio setting is set to 1, as shown in FIG. 40A, when the big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit) is executed, the condition achievement effect is executed at a rate of 100%. To do). Therefore, since the specific gaming state is not achieved unless the condition satisfaction effect is executed, attention can be paid depending on whether or not the condition satisfaction effect is executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the specific game state, the first specific game state (in this example, the big hit game state based on the normal big hit) and the second specific game having a higher advantage than the first specific game state. It is possible to determine which of the states (in this example, a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit). Then, it is possible to set the condition fulfillment effect to be executed only when it is determined that the second specific game state is set during the execution of the specific effect (in this example, the selection ratio setting is set to the setting 2) When the probability variation state is in effect, as shown in FIG. 40B, if the condition achievement effect is executed, the probability variation big hit is determined. For this reason, if the condition satisfaction effect is executed, it is determined that the second specific gaming state with a high degree of advantage will be established, so that attention can be paid to whether or not the condition satisfaction effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the first specific gaming state is a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit and the second specific gaming state is a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit is shown. I can't catch it. If the second specific gaming state has a higher advantage than the first specific gaming state, for example, if there are multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, the first specific gaming state is a big hit with a small number of rounds. A gaming state (for example, 2 round big hit or 5 round big hit) may be used, and the second specific gaming state may be a big hit gaming state with a large number of rounds (for example, 10 round big hit or 15 round big hit). Also, for example, when there are a plurality of types of big hits with different numbers of continuations in the probability change state and the short time state after the big hit game, the number of continuations of the first specific game state in the probability change state and the short time state is small (for example, 10 times or 50 Times) a big hit gaming state, and the second specific gaming state may be a big hit gaming state with a large number of continuous times (for example, 100 times or 200 times) in the probability variation state or the short time state.

  Further, according to this embodiment, according to the remaining period of the specific effect (in this example, depending on whether or not the remaining time is less than 1 minute), the condition satisfaction effect is executed to enter the specific game state. The selection ratio between the case and the case where the condition fulfillment effect is not executed and the specific gaming state is set can be set (in this example, when the selection ratio setting is set to setting 3, FIG. 40 (D) , (E), the condition achievement effect can be determined by different distribution depending on whether the remaining time of the specific effect is less than one minute or more than one minute). Therefore, since the selection ratio changes according to the remaining period of the specific effect, the specific effect is not monotonous, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when setting the condition achievement effect to be determined at a different rate according to the remaining period of the specific effect, the effect setting switch 40A provided on the back of the gaming machine is used to specify Although the case where the selection ratio of the first half (in this example, the remaining time is 1 minute or more) and the latter half (in this example, the remaining time is less than 1 minute) of the production period is determined collectively, such an aspect is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, a plurality of switches (for example, two) used for selection ratio setting may be provided so that the selection ratio can be individually set in the first half and the second half of the production period of the specific effect. Moreover, it may be configured so that the selection ratio of both the first half and the second half of the production period of the specific production may be set, or the selection ratio of only one of the first half and the second half of the production period of the specific production can be set. You may comprise as follows.

  Further, in this embodiment, the selection ratios are divided into two stages of the first half (in this example, the remaining time is 1 minute or more) and the second half (in this example, the remaining time is less than 1 minute) of the specific production period. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the production period of a specific effect may be divided into three or more stages and the selection ratio may be varied. For example, it is divided into three stages, that is, the remaining time of the production period of the specific production is 3 minutes or more, less than 3 minutes, 1 minute or more, and less than 1 minute. Also good.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the selection ratio is varied between the remaining time of 1 minute or more and the less than 1 minute in the execution period of 5 minutes of the specific performance is shown. It may be equal to 5: 5 (for example, the production period of 5 minutes may be divided equally between 2 minutes and 30 seconds and 2 minutes and 30 seconds), or there is a bias such as 9: 1 (for example, the production period 5 minutes may be divided into 4 minutes 30 seconds and 30 seconds).

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the remaining period of the specific effect is short (in this example, less than 1 minute), when the remaining period is long (in this example, 1 minute or more) ) Is higher when the condition fulfillment effect is executed to enter the specific gaming state (in this example, when the selection ratio setting is set to setting 3, FIG. 40 (D), ( E) As shown in E), if the remaining time of the specific performance is less than 1 minute, the determination rate of the condition achievement effect is high as 90% when the probability achievement big hit is 90%, and the determination rate of the condition achievement effect when the overall big hit is Is high). Therefore, when the remaining period of the specific effect is short, the condition satisfaction effect is executed and the ratio of the specific game state is high. Therefore, attention can be paid depending on whether or not the condition satisfaction effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, the case is shown in which the condition achievement effect is executed and the ratio of winning big hit is increased when the remaining time of the specific effect is short. Conversely, the remaining time of the specific effect is long. Alternatively, the condition achievement effect may be executed to increase the ratio of winning the jackpot.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the remaining period of the specific effect is short, the second specific game is executed when the condition satisfaction effect is executed and the specific game state is set, as compared with the case where the remaining period is long. The ratio to the state is high (in this example, when the selection ratio setting is set to setting 3, as shown in FIGS. 40D and 40E, the remaining time of the specific effect is less than 1 minute. If there is a probable big hit, the decision rate of the achievement of the condition is as high as 90%). For this reason, when the remaining period of the specific effect is short, the condition satisfaction effect is executed and the ratio of the second specific game state having a high advantage is high. it can.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the condition achievement effect is executed and the rate of the probability variation big hit having a high advantage is increased when the remaining time of the specific effect is short. It may be configured such that the longer the remaining time is, the higher the ratio of the probability variation big hit that the condition achievement effect is executed and the advantage is high.

  Further, the method of setting the selection ratio according to the remaining time of the specific effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, if the remaining time of a specific performance is long, the conditional achievement performance is always (or at a high rate) an advantageous big hit (eg, probable big hit), and if the remaining time is short, the condition is achieved. It may be configured so that a big hit (for example, a normal big hit or a probable big hit) is always (or at a high rate) when an effect is executed. According to such a configuration, although the rate at which the condition achievement effect is executed is low in the first half of the specific effect, if the condition achievement effect is executed, it becomes an advantageous big hit (eg, probable big hit), and in the latter half of the specific effect. Even if the condition achievement effect is executed, it will not be confirmed that it will be an advantageous jackpot (or high probability), but since the ratio of winning the condition achievement effect will be increased, the interest in games will be improved. be able to. On the other hand, for example, when the remaining time of the specific performance is long, when the condition achievement performance is executed, it is always (or at a high rate) that a big hit (for example, a normal big hit or a probable big hit) is made, and the remaining time In the case of a short time, it may be configured such that an advantageous big hit (for example, a probable big hit) is always (or at a high rate) when the condition achievement effect is executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the condition satisfaction effect is executed and the specific game state is set, the second specific game state is compared with the case where the condition satisfaction effect is not executed and the specific game state is set. (In this example, when the selection ratio setting is set to setting 2 and the probability variation state is in progress, as shown in FIG. The jackpot is confirmed). For this reason, when the condition satisfaction effect is executed, the ratio of the second specific gaming state having a high advantage is high. Therefore, it can be noted depending on whether or not the condition satisfaction effect is executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a special effect (in this example, notice effect C, see FIG. 38) that can be executed only during execution of the specific effect is executed. Therefore, there is an effect that appears only during the execution of the specific effect, so that the interest for the specific effect can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the condition establishment effect (in this example, the condition achievement effect) is also an effect that appears only during the execution of the specific effect, and thus is one of the special effects that can be executed only during the execution of the specific effect. I can say that. It should be noted that the notice effect C may be executed as the condition achievement effect in place of the effect of an aspect in which an object such as a track appears in this embodiment.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made during execution of a specific effect, a special effect that is not normally executed (when a big hit is made when the specific effect is not being executed) is executed. You may comprise. If configured in this way, if the special effect appears during execution of the specific effect, it will be a big hit, so it can be noted whether or not the special effect appears during execution of the specific effect. The production effect can be further enhanced.

  Note that the structure described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a game system called a so-called portable interlocking system. A gaming system called a mobile-linked system generally has a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined privilege for a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. A privilege granting device for performing the granting process.

  Specifically, in the gaming system as described above, the gaming machine has a predetermined condition such as the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the so-called consecutive resort number (the number of jackpots during the probability variation state), the number of mission achievements, etc. It is stored as a history (game situation), and a two-dimensional code or the like is displayed as predetermined information at the end of the game. In this case, the two-dimensional code is displayed by operating a predetermined operation means (for example, the stick controller 122 or the push button 120) at a predetermined timing such as when the demo display is being executed or during the execution of the big hit game. It may be. Furthermore, the information output as the predetermined information is not limited to the above game history, and may include information other than the game history such as time information, date and time, error information, and the like. Further, the player uses a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine and transmits it to a Web server (privilege granting device) on the Internet. Then, the Web server manages the game history of the player based on the received information, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege according to the game history. For example, as a predetermined privilege, the Web server transmits digital content such as image content and music content to the player's mobile terminal, or transmits a predetermined password to the player's mobile terminal and the player next time When playing a game, the display screen of the gaming machine is processed so as to be customized according to the player's preference. In this case, for example, the player accesses the Web server using a portable terminal or the like, and inputs the issued password or the like using the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 described above, so that the game history up to that time is taken over. You can make it possible to play games.

  When the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to the gaming system as described above, for example, a condition achievement effect is executed during execution of a specific effect and a big hit is made, and a predetermined condition is established, The number of times may be managed as a game history by the Web server. Then, according to the number of times that the condition achievement effect is executed and a big hit is made, digital content may be transmitted as a predetermined privilege, or the display screen of the gaming machine may be customized.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. 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.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible. For example, when the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine, a specific effect (simultaneous effect) is executed using the liquid crystal display device for the effect of the slot machine, and when the bonus is won internally or AT ( Assist time) A condition achievement effect may be executed when a lottery is won. Further, even when applied to a slot machine, for example, a specific effect may be executed by outputting an effect sound from a speaker or causing a lamp or LED to emit light.

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

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine that is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c 1st reserved memory display part 18d 2nd reserved memory display part 20 Special Variable winning ball equipment 31 Game control board (main board)
40A effect setting switch 56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
108 Real time clock 109 VDP

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A time measuring means for measuring time;
Pre-determining means for deciding whether to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when a time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies a predetermined condition;
A condition establishment effect execution means capable of executing a condition establishment effect indicating that the achievement condition to be presented is satisfied during execution of the specific effect;
Wherein when it is controlled result determined in the advantageous state by the predetermination means during a specific demonstration execution, without executing said condition is satisfied effect and if the condition is satisfied effect is controlled by the being executed advantageously state And controlling to the advantageous state,
Further comprising a ratio change means capable of changing the ratio of the case of controlling the advantageous state said without condition satisfied effect is performed and if said condition is satisfied effect is executed to control the advantageous state,
The status of Yu technique is output enabling predetermined information code including at least,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A notice effect determining means for determining which of the plural kinds of notice effects is to be executed;
Further comprising a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means,
The notice effect determining means can determine a special notice effect that is not determined when the specific effect is being executed, when the specific effect is not being executed,
The notice effect execution means does not execute the special notice effect during the variable display when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the notice effect is determined by the notice effect determination means during the variable display.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.