JP6078583B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins (passes) a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are played. Is paid out to the person. Furthermore, variable display means for displaying (variably displaying) the identification information in a variable manner when the game medium wins in the winning area (start condition is established) is provided, and the specific display result (big hit) is displayed as the identification information display result in the variable display means. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived. In the specific game state, a round game is performed in which a large winning opening is opened to allow a game medium to be won by a variable winning device (an attacker or a big winning combination) provided in the gaming area.

  As such a gaming machine, when the game ball passes through a predetermined passing area provided in the gaming area, the normal symbol variable display device starts to change the normal identification information, and the normal identification information display result (stop identification information) is displayed. In the case of a predetermined display result (for example, a winning symbol), there is one that controls the variable winning device so that the game ball can easily win. Then, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a variable winning device can execute a notification effect for notifying whether or not a game ball is controlled to be in a state where it is easy to win a game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-234554 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, there is a possibility that the fairness of the game is lacking depending on the execution timing of the notification effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that does not cause a situation in which the game is not fair.

To achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display based on the fact that a game medium has entered a variable winning device ,
Based on the game medium has passed the predetermined area, and a variable winning device control means for the variable winning device is a game medium to control the state of easy entry,
Predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that a game medium can easily enter;
A predetermined effect restriction means for restricting execution of the predetermined effect in a predetermined period when variable display is not performed,
Start timing of the predetermined performance is Ri multiple Oh,
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area, it is possible to execute variable display of normal symbols,
The variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device in a state in which a game medium can easily enter based on a display result of variable display of normal symbols,
The start timing of the predetermined effect includes a time when the variable symbol display is started and a subsequent timing .
(1) Also, other gaming machines of the present invention are:
Based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a start area (for example, the second start prize opening 14) provided in the game area (for example, the game area 7), a plurality of types that can be identified. A variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9) that variably displays identification information (for example, a special symbol or a decorative symbol) and derives a display result displays the identification information. Predetermined specific display results (for example, special symbols that become jackpot symbols or effect symbols for jackpot combinations, etc.) can be given as display results. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, the gate 32), for example, a variable prize device (for example, a variable prize). Device 15 or the like) in a state where the game medium is easy to enter (for example, an open state). Suggestion effect execution means (for example, step S810) for executing an suggestion effect (for example, a normal-frame-linked effect or the like) that suggests whether or not the variable winning device is controlled to the open state based on the fact that the effect execution condition is satisfied. The suggestion effect execution means performs the effect during a special period during variable display of the identification information in the variable display means (for example, during the super reach effect, etc.). When the execution condition is satisfied and the variable prize apparatus is controlled to the open state after the special period ends, The suggestion effect is executed after the end of the special period (for example, the effect start timing is determined 5 seconds after the start of variation in step S765), while the variable winning device is already controlled to the open state after the end of the special period. In the case (in the case of Y in step S758), the suggestive effect is not executed.
According to such a configuration, a suitable effect can be executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a specific suggestion effect (for example, a special figure interlocking effect or the like) that suggests the possibility that the specific display result is derived during variable display of the identification information (for example, the process of step S606A). The specific suggestion effect may be executed in a period other than the specific period.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by the specific suggestion effect while paying attention to the effect during the special period.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
If the performance execution condition is satisfied during the special period, and the variable winning device is controlled to the open state during the special period, the player is less likely to recognize than the suggested effect. A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the variable winning device is controlled to the open state in an aspect (for example, lighting an effect LED provided in the variable winning ball device 15) is further provided. It may be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state without interfering with the effect during the special period, and it is disadvantageous for the player because the execution of the predetermined effect is suppressed. Can be prevented.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect execution means is a case where the variable prize apparatus is controlled to the open state after the special period ends, and a time until the variable prize apparatus is controlled to the open state after the special period ends. If the execution time of the suggestion effect is shorter (in the case of Y in step S758), the suggestion effect may not be executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the timing at which the opening state is suggested by the suggestion effect and the timing at which the variable winning device is actually changed to the opening state from being inconsistent.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
In the variable display of the identification information based on the fact that a game medium has entered the variable winning device that has formed at least one of the starting areas and is in the open state, the variable winning device has a specific effect (for example, A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect in the special mode, and variable display of the identification information based on the fact that the specific effect is determined by the specific effect determining means. A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 36 (E-1)), and the variable winning device control means includes the variable winning device for the first period ( The first open state can be controlled to change to the open state over 0.1 second, for example, and the second period (for example, 5.3 seconds, etc.) is different from the first period. The second open state can be controlled to change to the open state over time (for example, FIG. 15A), the specific effect determining means that the game medium has entered the variable winning device during the first open state It is determined that the specific effect is to be executed at a different rate between the variable display of the identification information based on and the variable display of the identification information based on the game medium entering the variable winning device during the second open state. You may do it.
According to such a configuration, since the ratio of the specific effect to be executed differs depending on whether the winning during the first period or the winning during the second period, the specific effect is prevented from becoming monotonous, Interest can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number used as the game random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the normal symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows 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 winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing content in a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the determination result memory buffer at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a predetermined production pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a common figure interlocking effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a common figure interlocking effect control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of a common figure interlocking | broadcasting effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design change start process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special figure interlocking production decision processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of a special figure interlocking | development effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in the case of transfering to a special mode.

  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.

  A member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface, for example, on the upper surface, and is gripped by the player in a plurality of directions. A stick controller 122 that can be tilted is attached (front, rear, left, and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation 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. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects 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. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) 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. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 may be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by depressing a predetermined position on the front side 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 detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects 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.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the operation means is not limited to this, and examples of the operation means include a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial. Other operation means may be provided.

  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 the gaming machine of this embodiment includes two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the gaming machine may include 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). When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the decorative display is changed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9. In the effect display device 9, for example, an effect using a character image, a jackpot determination, and a change pattern determination are performed. An effect of displaying a notification image based on the result is also executed.

  Further, 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 of the decorative symbol is started after the variable symbol display is started. There is a case where a predetermined combination of decorative symbols that do not become reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variable display result is an out-of-order design.

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

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

  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 apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  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.

  Moreover, the area | region (total pending | holding memory | storage display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending | holding memory number at the lower part of the display screen of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 is shown. Is provided. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition. A first reserved memory display unit 18c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d that displays the second reserved memory number may be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of decorative symbols as the symbols. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the decorative display that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, during the big hit game based on the 15R normal big hit, during the big hit game based on the 2R probability variable big hit, and during the big hit game based on the 15R probability variable big hit, the first big prize winning opening is controlled to the open state. Further, during the big hit game state, during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change jackpot, and during the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit, the second big prize winning opening is controlled to the open state.

  The “15R normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds (the openable time of each round is 29 seconds, for example), and shifts to a normal state (non-probable change state) after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, you may make it transfer to the short time state (game state where the variable display time of a special symbol is shortened) different from a normal state. The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changing state (high probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished. The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds (the openable time of each round is 29 seconds, for example), and is shifted to a positive change state after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  Hereinafter, the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 15R normal jackpot may be collectively referred to as “15R jackpot”.

  The “suddenly promising big hit” is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening) compared to the 15R big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 10 seconds is twice), and the 2R probable big hit is allowed. Is a big hit that is allowed up to a short time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds for each opening), but a big hit based on a sudden probability change big hit. After the gaming state is over, the state is shifted to the probability changing state. “Suddenly probable big hit” is also called “surprise big hit”.

  "Suddenly promising jackpot" is the same as in the case of 15R jackpot, during the jackpot game, the big prize opening (second big prize mouth) is opened 15 times (15 rounds), but about the first 2 times (2 rounds) In the same way as in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the opening time of the big prize opening is 10 seconds. Therefore, in the initial stage after the big hit gaming state based on sudden odds and jackpots is started, the player cannot distinguish whether sudden sudden odds or big jackpots have occurred, Can be improved. Moreover, after the big hit gaming state based on the sudden change of appearance and the big hit, the game is shifted to the positive change state. Note that “suddenly promising big hit” is also referred to as “outright promising big hit”. In addition, “suddenly promising masquerade jackpot (surprise masquerading jackpot)” may be simply referred to as “masquerade bonanza”.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of rounds of jackpot game executed when a sudden probability change jackpot occurs suddenly is 2. However, if the opening time of each round is extremely short compared to the case of 15R jackpot, it is more than two rounds. May be a large number of rounds. For example, it may be the same as the number of rounds of jackpot game executed when 15R jackpot occurs.

  “Small hit” is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening) is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 10 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In this embodiment, the big winning opening opening pattern is the same in the big hit gaming state based on the sudden probability variation big hit and the small hit gaming state. By controlling in such a manner, if the winning opening is opened twice for 10 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit, so the player is in a high probability state (probable change). State) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, in this specification, it is set as the round of opening times also about a small hit. Also, when a fake big hit occurs, the big winning opening is opened for a long time after the big winning opening is opened twice in the first round with the same opening time as the opening time in the round of odd and big hits and the small hit round. In rounds after the round, the big prize opening may be opened with the same opening time as the opening time in the round of 15R jackpot.

  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. Further, even when the symbol variation time is shortened although not in the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out-port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the high base state is also shifted. 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 won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state increases, and the start winning state becomes easy (high base state).

  In addition, the transition time of special symbols and decorative symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. 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 shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing 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.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. In FIG. 2, a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like are also shown. 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 (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 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 an 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 in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, a predetermined process as a game control main process is executed. In the game control main process, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupts disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 55 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 56 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 56 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the gaming machine to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 56 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. Game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, etc. The process for controlling etc. is included.

  The switch process is a process of inputting detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 through the input driver circuit 58, and determining their states. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of a gaming machine and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the gaming machine, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 31 side by software.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 55 is updated according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine, and the display operation of the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b is performed. In order to perform control and opening / closing operation setting of the special prize opening (first big prize opening) in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the big prize opening (second big prize opening) by the movable member 76 in a predetermined procedure, Various processes are selected and executed. In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag in accordance with the game state, controls the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the opening / closing operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Execute.

  The command control process is a process for transmitting a control command from the main board 31 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80. As an example, in the command control process, control data is set in the output port 571 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 55, and then the control data of the effect control INT signal Is set to turn off the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time, thereby enabling transmission of the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to a game control timer interrupt process. In the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred may be set, and the game control process may be executed in the game control main process.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable symbol display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. The “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed a predetermined number of times after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all symbol display areas, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-continuous variation) in all symbol display areas. .

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 4, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are used when a sudden appearance big hit, a sudden big hit, a 2R positive variation big hit or a small hit. It is a fluctuation pattern. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, when using normal PB2-3 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when there is no sudden appearance big hit, sudden big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, and small hit, and when the normal PB2-3 is used, Is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. Further, for the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 1-3 used in the case of the sudden appearance big hit, the sudden big hit, the 2R positive variation big hit, or the small hit, the change is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). .75 seconds is fixed, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds.) For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, the total pending storage Depending on the number, the variation time may be varied. Further, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be made different according to the first reserved memory number. When performing the variable display of symbols, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved storage number. In that case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4 A variation pattern type determination table may be prepared), and a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number to vary the variation time.

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

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of variation effects such as pseudo-continuations and slip effects.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of 15R big hit (15R probability variation big hit and 15R normal big hit), normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and normal reach And normal CA3-2, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and super CA3-3, which is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of 2R probability variation big hit, sudden appearance big hit or sudden big hit, special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. --2. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 which is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern.

  Further, in the case of deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach and variation effects, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has variation effects. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and variation effect, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  In the game random number update process in the game control timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a jackpot type determination random number (1) and a random number for normal symbol determination (4). The counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). 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. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  6B and 6C 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. 6B 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. 6B and 6C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values, it is decided to win a bonus for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. In addition, “probability” shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300, whereas In the case where the determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a 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.

  It should be noted that the small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be determined when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In that case, it is not necessary to provide the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the time-shortening state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. When the game state is a high base state, a small hit is generated, and when the stage is configured to cause the player to guess whether or not the high base state is reached, the current gaming state is Even though it is in a high base state, it makes the player feel annoying. However, if it is configured so that a small hit does not occur during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is a high base state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and whether or not the probability change state is more than necessary. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7 indicates that the jackpot type is determined based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine any one of “2R probability variation big hit,” “probable appearance big hit,” “rush probability big hit,” and “15R probability big hit.”

  In this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol stop symbol is “1” when the 15R normal big hit is hit, and the special symbol stop symbol is “9” when the 2R probability variable big hit is hit. The stop symbol of the special symbol is “3”, the stop symbol of the special symbol is “5” when it is a sudden hit big hit, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is “7” when it becomes the 15R probability variable big hit. That is, the jackpot type and the special symbol stop symbol type correspond to each other.

  FIG. 7 (A) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). A big hit type determination table (for a first special symbol at a low probability) is shown. FIG. 7B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the stored memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). A big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown.

  In the high base state, there are more opportunities for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13, so the second special symbol shown in FIG. There are many occasions where the big hit type determination table for use is used. Further, in the low base state, there is no opportunity for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14, so the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7A is used.

  It should be noted that only when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, it may be determined to be “surprise appearance big hit” and “surprise big hit”, and when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, It may not be determined that the “accurate appearance big hit” and the “accurate big hit” are determined.

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

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

  8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2). When the big hit type is 15R big hit, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is used, and when the big hit type is other big hits, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is used.

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with values of random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  In addition, about the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type (a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) with a pseudo-ream and the variation pattern type (a super PB3-3, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type judgment table 132B used when the big hit type is other than 15R big hit, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is 15R big hit, a determination value is assigned. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type that cannot be determined. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R-probable big hit”, “probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from the case of 15R big hit. it can.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8C, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. FIG. 9A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 9B shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135B used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 9C shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation 135C used when the gaming state is in the short-time state (fluctuation variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation / short-time: used also in the probability variation state. )It is shown. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, separate variation pattern type determination tables 135B and 135C are used for the case where the gaming state is the time-saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. It may be configured to use a common deviation variation pattern type determination table for the case where there is a case and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 9C, one variation / temporal deviation deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used. It is also possible to use a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the above (tables with different ratios of determination values).

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. Two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be prepared for each value of the total pending storage number. Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Also, in this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the total number of reserved storage is used, but the variation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is used. It may be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 230 to 251, regardless of the total number of pending storage, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 1 to 79, the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the fluctuation effect such as the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. In other words, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination tables 135A and 135B) is applied to at least a part of variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). , Regardless of the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved storage means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) Determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means that, as shown in this embodiment, for example, the variable display result is not accompanied by a reach, and is not accompanied by a fluctuating effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 9B is selected and the variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined. However, the threshold value of the total pending storage number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state may be made different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3).

  Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A, 137B is selected according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, when it is determined that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected. When it is decided to change the variation pattern type to either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2, the hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to a variation pattern type, and a variable display result of a decorative pattern. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where is a “big hit” is set.

  In the hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 10A, the variation pattern type includes normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation patterns with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including a super CA3-3 and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 10B, the variation pattern type includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. Are classified into special CA4-2. In FIG. 10B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a variation effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In that case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes the special PG 1-1 and the special PG 2-1 which are the fluctuation patterns not accompanied by the variation effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes the special PG 1-2 accompanied by the variation effect. The special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the command 80XX (H) includes an effect control command (including information on the change time) for designating a change pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. Variation pattern command) (corresponding to variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 4, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are effect control commands that can specify whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001, A201, and A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a fanfare designation command). . The effect control commands for designating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game include a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, and a big hit start 3 / small hit start designation command corresponding to the type of big hit.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit / small hit end designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen or the small hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the low base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (non-probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is not the probability change state. Command B004 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

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

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

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

  Moreover, you may make it transmit a separate production control command (holding memory number designation | designated command) by the case where the 1st holding memory number is designated, and the case where the 2nd holding memory number is designated. In this case, for example, as a reserved memory number designation command, a value that can specify the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number as MODE data (for example, “C0 (H) when designating the first reserved memory number) ”And“ C1 (H) ”in the case of designating the second reserved memory number), and an effect control command in which the value of the reserved memory number is set as EXT data is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when the same first reserved memory number is designated, the MODE control data is made common, and the EXT data is made different so that an effect control command designating addition or subtraction of the first reserved memory number is transmitted. May be. For example, when the common MODE data “C0 (H)” is used and the subtraction of the first reserved memory number is designated, the command C000 (H) is transmitted, and the addition of the first reserved memory number is designated. The command C001 (H) may be transmitted. Further, when specifying the second reserved memory number, the MODE data is made different, and when specifying the subtraction of the second reserved memory number, the command C100 (H) is transmitted, and the second reserved memory number is determined. When adding is designated, the command C101 (H) may be transmitted.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) indicating whether or not a big hit, a small win or not, and a big hit type determination result as a winning determination result. . Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (decision result of variation pattern type) indicating a determination value range (variation pattern type determination result) as a determination result at the time of winning. Variable category command).

  The game control microcomputer 560 is used to determine whether or not a big win, a small win, a jackpot type, or a variation pattern type at the time of a start win in a winning judgment process (see FIG. 19) to be described later. It is determined in which determination value range the random number value falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, in the winning determination process described later, when it is determined that the game is “displaced”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (symbol 1 designating command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “15R normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, if it is determined that the “look big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (design 4 designating command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command) in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  In the variation category command, which game state it is, which display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol will be displayed, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type within the range of the determination value at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data in accordance with the determination. For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in the winning determination process described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. judge. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. (See FIGS. 9A and 9B), the production control microcomputer 100 receives at least the variation category 1 command, and at least the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1. I can recognize that. In addition, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 90 to 99, a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 100 to 169, a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 200 to 214, a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 215 to 229, a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data is transmitted. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. (See FIGS. 9A and 9B), the production control microcomputer 100 determines that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command. Can be recognized.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used for determining which of the above-mentioned variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B). This is derived by extracting a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. This is the same for the other variation categories, and the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C and FIG. 9C. A value that can be a boundary is extracted to derive a threshold value used for category determination.

  Because the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the start winning and when the actual display of the fluctuation is started, the variation pattern type indicated by the winning determination result designation command May not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storage (FIG. 8). And FIG. 9). Therefore, there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3 is selected, a prefetching notice effect (prefetching notice) to be described later is executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning. Is done. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7, and super CA 3-3 are the variation category commands, the variation category type is transmitted, and in the case of the determination result at the time of winning for the other variation pattern types May not send the variable category command. Further, if it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of notice effects such as “special symbol”, “hold display”, and “mode shift” can be executed as the prefetch notice effect.

  The pre-reading notice effect of “special symbol” can be changed by changing a part or all of the final symbol displayed in the last stop display in the variable symbol display to a special symbol that is different from the normal symbol. By using a predetermined combination as an opportunity symbol, the possibility of a “hit” in the variable display to be notified is notified. As an example, the decorative symbol that is finally stopped in the variable display that is executed before the variable display that is subject to the advance notice has a predetermined display color (for example, red) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal state. By indicating a symbol such as a star shape, it is only necessary to notify that the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” is higher than usual. The pre-reading notice effect of “special symbol” is also referred to as “special symbol notice”.

  The pre-reading notice effect of “hold display” is different from the display mode in the normal time, for example, in the summed hold storage display unit of the effect display device 9, and the display part that displays the number of established execution conditions of variable display can be specified. By changing to the display mode, the possibility of becoming a “hit” in the variable display to be notified is notified. As an example, a variable display result can be obtained by setting the display color to a specific color (for example, a gold color or a rainbow color) different from a predetermined color (for example, blue color) at a normal time at a predetermined display area in the total pending storage display unit. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that possibility of becoming a "hit" is higher than usual. Moreover, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by setting the display pattern in the display part to a specific pattern different from the normal time (for example, cherry blossom pattern) or displaying a character different from the normal time on the display part. You may enable it to alert | report that possibility is higher than usual. The pre-reading notice effect of “hold display” is also referred to as “hold display notice”.

  The pre-reading notice effect of “Mode Change” is a notice of the possibility of becoming a “big hit” in the variable display that is subject to the notice by changing the effect state in the gaming machine to the pre-reading notice mode different from the effect mode in the normal time. To do. As an example, by changing the background image on the screen of the effect display device 9 to a background image having a specific display mode different from the background image at the time of variable display executed before the variable display to be notified. It is only necessary to be able to notify that the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than usual. The pre-reading notice effect of “mode change” is also referred to as “mode change notice”.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the normal symbol process executed by the CPU 56 in the game control timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the gate switch 32a is turned on, that is, that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 (step S411), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (step S412). Thereafter, any one of steps S400 to S404 is executed.

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

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

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

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

  Processing during normal electric accessory opening (step S404): When the normal symbol process timer times out, the CPU 56 closes the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the normal symbol normal processing (step S400). It is updated to the value shown (in this example, “0”).

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol hit determination table in which a determination value related to a normal symbol hit is set. In this embodiment, the range of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol is 1 to 250. However, in the determination table for normal symbol, a determination value is set by comparing with the random number for determination per normal symbol.

  FIG. 15A shows a table used in the low base state. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the low base state, it is determined that there is a probability of 2/250. If it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened twice (the opening time for the first opening is 0.1 seconds, the opening time for the second opening is 5.3 seconds): The closing time (interval time) is 4.5 seconds). In the low base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 10 seconds. However, a plurality of types of variation time may be prepared as the variation time of the normal symbol, and the CPU 56 may select the variation time to be used from among them. Further, a plurality of types or both of the number of opening times and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be prepared, and the CPU 56 may select either or both of the number of opening times and the opening time.

  Hereinafter, the first opening (0.1 second opening) is referred to as short-term opening, and the second opening (5.3 seconds opening) may be referred to as long-term opening.

  FIG. 15B shows a table used in the high base state (time-short state). As shown in FIG. 15B, in the high base state, it is determined that there is a probability of 249/250. When it is determined that the winning is achieved, the variable winning ball device (ordinary electric accessory) 15 is opened five times (the opening time of the first opening is 0.1 seconds, the closing time after the first opening is 0.1 seconds, 2 Each of the 5 open times is 1.36 seconds, and the interval time between 2 to 5 open times is 1.38 seconds). As described above, the first open mode of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is the same (both open for 0.1 seconds) in the case of hitting in the low base state and in the case of hitting in the high base state. The opening mode of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 after that is different. In the high base state, the normal symbol variation time (variable display time) is 1.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 15, when the gaming state is in the low base state, it is a hit with a low probability, and when it is in the high base state, the probability is very high (in this example, it is approximately 100%, but it may be 100%). It ’s a hit.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in this embodiment, even when the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is out of place, it can be changed only once for a very short time of 0.1 second. The winning ball device 15 is opened.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the high base state, the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is a hit is higher than in the low base state. Thus, in the high base state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is easily opened to increase the frequency of opening, so that it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the probability that the normal symbol variation display result is the same in the high base state and the low base state is the same, but in the high base state, the low base state In comparison, by increasing the time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (normal electric accessory opening time shown in FIG. 15), it is configured so that it is easier to make a start winning in the high base state. May be. In that case, the number of times of opening is the same in the low base state and in the high base state. For example, the opening time of each opening time in the low base state is 0.1 seconds, 0.1 15 seconds, 0.1 seconds, and 5.3 seconds (when the number of times of opening is 4 times), the opening time of each opening time in the high base state may be as shown in FIG. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 56 operates in the normal state (low base state: non-short-time state) in the total open period in the winning gaming state (in the example shown in FIG. 15A, 0.1 seconds + 5.3 seconds). = 5.4 seconds) is shorter than the total open period in the high base state (short-time state) (in the example shown in FIG. 15B, 0.1 seconds + 1.36 seconds × 4 = 5.54 seconds). At the same time, the first opening period (0.1 second in the example shown in FIG. 15A) is shorter than the second opening period (5.3 seconds in the example shown in FIG. 15A). Control. Further, the CPU 56 sets the longest release period in the low base state (FIG. 15B, in the example shown in FIG. 15B) in the hit base game state in the high base state. In the example shown in FIG. 15 (A), control is performed so as to be shorter than 5.3 seconds. Therefore, in the low base state, it is possible to give the player an impression as if it has been opened for a long period of time (because the first opening period is extremely short, the player may not notice the opening). As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state in the low base state. Further, in the low base state, there may be a case where the terminal is opened only once for a short period (for example, opened for 0.1 seconds). In such a gaming machine, a player who notices that 0.1 second has been released cannot know whether or not to release for a long time at that time, and the player's sense of expectation for long-term opening Can be further enhanced.

  Further, the CPU 56 has a total non-open period in the hit gaming state in the low base state (total of non-open state periods between a plurality of open states: 4.5 seconds in the example shown in FIG. 15A). Control is performed so as to be longer than the total non-opening period in the high base state (in the example shown in FIG. 15B, 0.1 seconds + 1.38 seconds × 3 = 4.24 seconds). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being excessively won in the variable winning device in the low base state and causing a disadvantage to the game store.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it can be said that it is disadvantageous on average on the point that the total opening time is short compared to the case of the high base state, but it is not in the high base state for a long time (5.3 seconds). Since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released and there is a period during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is very easy to win, in this sense, the low base state includes a period more advantageous than the high base state. It can be said that.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a hit is made in a low base state, a long-term opening of 5.3 seconds is performed after an initial opening of 0.1 seconds and an interval period of 4.5 seconds. However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when the first opening for 0.1 second is completed, the long-term opening notification image is displayed, and the opening for a long time is performed during the 4.5 second interval period. Will be notified. Then, the interval of 4.5 seconds and the long open period (5.3 seconds) is added to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 for a period of 9.8 seconds after the game ball is launched. It is set to a period sufficiently longer than the period X until reaching. With this configuration, in this embodiment, a player who recognizes that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time when the long-term opening notification image is displayed fires a game ball. After that, a sufficient period is ensured until the launched game ball reaches the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Therefore, the period from the display of the long-term opening notification image to the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state is too short, and the variable winning ball after the player recognizes the display of the long-term opening notification image. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a profit cannot be obtained in time even if the game ball is won in the device 15.

  Note that the number of times of opening, the opening period, and the closing period (interval time) shown in FIG. 15 are examples, and the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a plurality of times in the winning game state, and the total opening period is in the high base state in the low base state. In the high base state, each open period in the hit gaming state is shorter than the longest open period in the low base state. If, in the low base state, the total non-opening period in the hit gaming state is controlled to be longer than the total non-opening period in the high base state, the number of opening times, the opening period and the closing period shown in FIG. May use different times and durations.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15B, the first open period in the high base state is shorter than the second and subsequent open periods, but the first open period in the high base state is shorter than the second and subsequent open periods. It may be longer. Further, the opening period or the closing period of each time in the high base state may be variously changed on condition that the total opening period in the low base state is shorter than the total opening period in the high base state.

  In the gate switch passage processing in step S412, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passing memory counter is incremented by 1, and the normal random number for random determination (random 4), which is a software random number, is extracted and stored corresponding to the value of the gate passing memory number Store in the area. Also, the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is increased by one.

  In the normal symbol normal process in step S400, the CPU 56 is in a state in which the normal symbol can be changed, and if the number of stored gate passes is not 0, the normal symbol per unit stored in the storage area is determined. It is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol) using the value of the random number and the normal symbol per symbol determination table shown in FIG. That is, when the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol matches any of the determination values (determination values corresponding to the hit) set in the determination table per normal symbol, it is determined as a win. If it is determined that the game is a hit, the normal symbol hit flag is set. Note that the CPU 56 uses the table shown in FIG. 15A if the gaming state is in the low base state (if the hourly flag is not set), and if it is in the high base state (if the hourly flag is set). If so, the table shown in FIG. 15B is used.

  In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process in step S401, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set. In the high base state, a value corresponding to 1.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer. In the low base state, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer. In addition, when the normal symbol normal processing is determined to win (when the normal symbol per flag is set), it is determined that the display result of the normal symbol is to be won and the fluctuation of the normal symbol is determined. Control for transmitting a normal symbol start designation (hit) command indicating the start to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed. If the normal symbol normal processing is determined to be off, a normal symbol start designation (off) command indicating that the normal symbol display result has been determined to be off and normal symbol variation is to be started is issued. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S402).

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

  When the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S402), the CPU 56 performs variable display (variation) of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by 1 and the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the value of the normal symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop process (step S403) (specifically, Update to “3”). The CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time (time for displaying the stop symbol) in the normal symbol process timer before setting the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the normal symbol stop time process.

  In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether the normal symbol process timer has timed out. If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out, the value of the normal symbol process timer is decremented by one. When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time elapses, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol per flag is set. When the normal symbol per flag is set, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operating time (5.8 seconds or 1.8 seconds) in the normal symbol process timer. Further, the CPU 56 opens the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “4”) indicating the normal electric accessory releasing process (step S404). ). When it is determined that the normal symbol per flag is not set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S400).

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process process program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31 in the game control timer interrupt process. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a start port switch passing process (step S321). Further, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the value of the special symbol process flag.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. After the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example) when the big hit flag is set. If the 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. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0).

  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 (first big prize opening). To do. Alternatively, the motor 24 is driven to open the movable member 76 that forms the big prize opening (second big prize opening). Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

  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 winning opening (second big winning 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-hit release pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small-hit release pre-processing is also a process for starting a small hit game.

  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. If the closing condition for the big 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 S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S321.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (step S211A). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212A). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S211B.

  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 S213A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts predetermined random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers in response to the first start winning due to the game ball having won the first starting winning opening 13, Is stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18) (step S215A). In the process of step S215A, random R (big hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and variation pattern determination A random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 18, 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. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. Being formed in the RAM means an area in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S216A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S217A).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S211B). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step). S212B). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213B), and increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S214B).

  Then, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S215B). In the process of step S215B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination A random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 2 special symbols. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning determination process (step S216B). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S217B).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process (steps S216A and S216B). In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 6A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 before the variable display based on the start winning is started, By executing the determination process at the time of winning, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is reached, and in which judgment value range the value of the jackpot type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. A pre-reading notice effect for notifying that a big hit or a super reach will be announced during the decorative pattern change display by 100 is executed.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / It is checked whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the low base state is included is set (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of starting winning, until the actual displaying of variation based on the starting winning is started. There is. For this reason, there is a case where the gaming state has changed during the period from when it is confirmed in step S221 whether or not it is in a probable variation state at the time of starting winning, until when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process at step S216A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (the first winning determination table shown in FIG. 6B). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process of step S216B is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 6C. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 outputs the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating “out” to the symbol designation command (design) (1 designation command) is set (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state (specifically, whether or not the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set). Is determined. In addition, after confirming whether it is in the high probability state and the high base state in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started, Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state after checking whether or not it is in the high probability state and the high base state in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until actually starting the variable display based on the starting winning May have changed. Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and a determination at the time of starting winning is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

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

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state (low probability / low base state) may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y of step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “07 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. A process of setting to (design 7 designation command) is performed (step S227). Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). At this time, the CPU 56 may set the threshold 251 corresponding to the setting of the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. In the case of a small hit, the EXT data of the variation category command corresponding to the small hit may be set without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S215A and S215B. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning determination process at step S216A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first 1) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the jackpot type is “15R normal jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot”, “fake jackpot”, “sudden probability variation jackpot” or “15R probability variation jackpot”. When there is a start winning in the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process in step S216B is executed), the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7B (at the second start winning) Is used to determine whether the big hit type is “15R normal big hit”, “2R probability big hit”, “fake big hit”, “sudden probability big hit” or “15R probability big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that the “15R normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 sets the EXT data “02 (H)” indicating that the “15R normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command (design 2 designation command). Process. If it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 sets EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “2R probability variation big hit” to the symbol designation command (design 3 designation command). I do. Further, when it is determined that the “look big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data “04 (H)” indicating that “suddenly promising big hit” is set in the symbol designation command (design 4 designation command). Do. If it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 sets EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “suddenly probable big hit” to the symbol designation command (design 5 designation command). I do. Further, when it is determined that “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 sets EXT data “06 (H)” indicating “15R probability variation big hit” to the symbol designation command (design 6 designation command). I do. And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot classification determined by step S229 (step S231).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S215A and S215B to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232). In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. A determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type. Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233).

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the determination at the time of winning, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the variation pattern type determination random number may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a prefetch notice effect described later may be executed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart 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. Then, when the special symbol normal processing is executed next after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration designation command is repeatedly transmitted based on the fact that the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completed flag is set. It is sufficient to control so as not to. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  In step S51, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but the first (first reserved memory number = 1) or the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer (see FIG. 18). It is confirmed whether or not data is set in the storage area of the second reserved memory number = 1). If it is set, it is determined that there is a reserved memory, and the process proceeds to step S52. It may be determined that there is not, and the process may proceed to step S51A.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second pending storage 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 storage number is 0, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  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. That is, 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 disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the number of lighting of the special symbol reservation storage display (the first special symbol reservation storage display 18a or the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b) indicated by the special symbol pointer by 1 (step S57).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determining random number) from the random number buffer area and determines whether or not to make a jackpot. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches one of the jackpot determination values (see FIG. 6A) set in the jackpot determination table (step S61). The CPU 56 reads out the big hit determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B 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 jackpot determination (processing for comparing the value of the random number for determining the jackpot with the jackpot determination value) is performed. Specifically, according to the current gaming state, the CPU 56 determines that the jackpot for the special symbol when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. Decide on.

  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 set in the process of ending the big hit game after it has been decided to be 15R probability variable big hit, sudden appearance big hit or sudden big hit, and when the big hit is decided, the special symbol variation display is terminated and stopped. It is reset when the symbol is stopped and displayed.

  If it is decided to win, the process proceeds to step S65. 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.

  When it is confirmed in step S61 that the value of random R (random number for jackpot determination) does not coincide with any jackpot determination value, the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). ) Is used to determine the small hits. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. When the value of the random R does not match the small hit determination value, that is, when it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S73. In the process of step S62, 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 (B) shown in FIG. The first special symbol) is used to decide 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. .

  Then, when the value of the big hit determination random number coincides with any of the small hit determination values (step S62), that is, when it is determined to be the small hit, the CPU 56 determines that it is a small hit. The small hit flag shown is set (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S65, 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 S66). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table for the first start winning shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table at the time of the second start winning shown in FIG. 7B.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R normal big hit”, “ "2R probability variation big hit", "surprise masquerade big hit", "crash probability big hit", "15R probability variation big hit") are determined as the types of big hit (step S67).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S68). For example, when the big hit type is “15R normal big hit”, “01” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when “2R probability variable big hit” is set, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type in the case of “Crash hit big hit”, “04” is set as the data showing the big hit type in the case of “Crush big hit”, and “15R probability variable big hit” is set. Is set to “05” as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S73). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” which is the off symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, depending on the determination result of the jackpot type, one of the jackpot symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is set as a special symbol. Decide on a stop symbol. That is, when the jackpot type is determined as “15R normal jackpot”, “1” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When “2R probability variation big hit” is determined, “9” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If it is determined to be “Accurate masquerade jackpot”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If it is determined to be “successful big hit”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “15R probability variable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. If the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol “2” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S74).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B (FIG. 8 (A) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Or (B)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C (FIG. 8C) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C for losing as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 9 ( A) to (C) are selected (step S95). Then, the process proceeds to step S102. In the process of step S95, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. When the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more. If the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 9A) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) Is selected. When the total pending storage number is 3 or more, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types (FIG. 9B). ))). When the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 9C) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) Is selected. Note that the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short-time state (see FIG. 9C) is different from the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved memories (see FIG. 9B). A table may be used, or a common table may be used.

  Even when the gaming state is a short time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the variation display of the shortening variation is not performed. It may be. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines in step S95 that the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is almost zero. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A (see FIG. 9A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and refers to the table selected in step S92, S94 or S95. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 10) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 11) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S104). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S105). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  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 S107). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S108).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of determining the variation pattern type regardless of the reach, it is first determined whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. Good. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 9) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 9). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in determining whether or not “super reach out” or “non-reach out” in the winning determination process, the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range in the reach determination table. It may be determined in advance whether or not to reach by determining whether or not.

  In the display result designation command transmission process (step S302), the CPU 56 displays any one of the display result designation commands from the designation of the display result 1 to the designation of the display result 7 in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss (see FIG. 12). Control to send. For example, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set, and if not set, it is checked whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is set, control for transmitting a display result 7 designation command is performed. When the small hit flag is not set, that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command. When the jackpot flag is set, control is performed to transmit a display result designation command (any one of display result 2 designation command to display result 5 designation command) corresponding to the type of jackpot. Then, control is performed to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100. For example, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, control is performed to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, control for transmitting the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303).

  In the special symbol changing process (step S303), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer, and when the variable time timer times out, the special symbol stop time pattern is derived and displayed on the effect control microcomputer 100. Controls sending specified commands. 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). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state (step S134), and starts hitting the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed to transmit a command corresponding to the time (for example, a big hit start designation command) (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is a fake big hit or a sudden big hit, a big hit start 3 / small hit designation command is transmitted. The jackpot type is determined by data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

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

  When it is confirmed in step S133 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S140). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S147. When the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not the probability change state but the time reduction state), the value of the time reduction number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decreased by 1 (step S142). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S145). Moreover, control which transmits the low base state designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed (step S146).

  As processing of step S147, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set. If the small hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S152. When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start 3 / small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the big prize opening control timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (specifically, twice) is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  In step S152, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is operating, the process proceeds to step S164. When the big hit end display timer is not operating, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and a command corresponding to the big hit end (for example, big hit / small hit end designation command) is transmitted (step S162). . Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  When the big hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a big hit with probability change (15R positive change big hit, 2R positive change big hit, fake big hit or sudden big hit). (Step S166). Whether or not it is a probable big hit is specifically determined based on the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S68 of the special symbol normal process. If it is not a probable big hit, and if it is a 15R normal big hit (step S170), the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S171). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction number counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag in cases other than the 2R probability variation big hit (step S168). Then, control goes to a step S173. In this embodiment, in the case of 2R probability variable big hit, the gaming state is not shifted to the time reduction state, but in the case of 2R probability variable big hit, the time reduction flag may be set to shift to the time reduction state.

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

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in the processing of steps S168 and S171 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The time reduction flag is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  In step S173, the CPU 56 sends a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, non-probable variation state designation command or certain variation state designation command) according to the current gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to send. In the process of step S173, when the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state (high base state) is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high base state designation command. When the time reduction flag is not set, control for transmitting a low base state designation command is performed. Further, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state (high probability state) is set, control for transmitting a probability variation state designation command is performed. When the probability variation flag is not set, control for transmitting a non-probability variation state designation command is performed.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a game state designation command every time the big hit game ends. For example, before the game state designation command is transmitted, the game state changes. It may be determined whether or not a game state designation command corresponding to the changed game state may be transmitted only when the game state has changed.

  Thereafter, 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 S174).

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 80 will be described. In the effect control board 80, when power supply is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) executes a predetermined process which is an effect control main process. In the effect control main process, clearing of the RAM built in or external to the effect control microcomputer 100, setting of various initial values, initial setting of a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms), etc. An initialization process is performed for this purpose.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes random number update processing for updating the counter value of the counter for generating a predetermined random number. Then, the timer interrupt flag is monitored. If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the random number update process is repeated. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag and executes a predetermined effect control process. The effect control process includes a command analysis process and an effect control process.

  The command analysis process includes a process of analyzing the effect control command received from the main board 31 and setting a flag according to the received effect control command. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a command reception buffer in the form of a ring buffer that can store six 2-byte effect control commands. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes which command (see FIG. 12) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  The effect control process includes a process selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9 corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) among the processes corresponding to the control state. Yes.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing processing contents according to the received command in the command analysis processing. 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. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a reception command is stored in the reception command buffer by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer.

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control CPU 101 displays a demonstration screen on the effect display device 9. If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set. If the received presentation control command is a display result designation command, the presentation control CPU 101 designates the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) as a display result designation formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area. If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is a big hit start designation command (big hit start 1 designation command, big hit start 2 designation command or big hit start 3 / small hit start designation command), the production control CPU 101 receives a big hit start designation command reception flag ( Big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag or big hit start 3 / small hit start designation command reception flag). If the received effect control command is a command for specifying that the special winning opening is open, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special command receiving flag for opening the special prize opening. If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening, the production control CPU 101 sets a designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening. If the received effect control command is a big hit / small hit end designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit / small hit end designation command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is a normal symbol variation start designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag when receiving the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command, and receives the normal symbol variation start designation (off) command. Sets the normal symbol variation start designation (out of) command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is a symbol designation command or a variation category command, the effect control CPU 101 first receives the symbol designation command or variation category command received in the winning determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM. (Step S662).

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a winning determination result storage buffer. As shown in FIG. 25, in the winning determination result storage buffer, there is an area corresponding to the maximum value of the total pending storage number (8 in this example) (a storage area corresponding to winning determination results # 1 to # 8). It is secured. The winning determination result storage buffer is formed in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. In steps S217A and S217B in the winning determination process shown in FIG. 19 and the start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17, the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 was made. Sometimes, within one timer interrupt, symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition designation command) are substantially collectively Sent. In the winning determination result storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to each of the winning determination results # 1 to # 8 has a storage area so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. It only has to be secured.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores the commands in the first storage area that is free in the winning determination result storage buffer in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the pending storage number addition designation command within one timer interrupt. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, the winning determination result # The symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to each of 1 to # 8 in this order.

  In addition, each command stored in the winning determination result storage buffer is the first in the decorative pattern variation start process described later at the timing of starting the decorative symbol variation display every time the decorative symbol variation display is started. The contents stored in the storage area are deleted, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer are shifted. If the command cannot be received normally, for example, if the pending storage number addition designation command is not received correctly, the content of the storage area where the reserved storage number addition designation command is originally stored remains “0000 (H)”. It becomes the state of.

  If the command (designation command, variation category command, and pending memory count addition designation command) at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistency occurs, the change display of the pending memory corresponding to the command at the starting winning is displayed. Until it is consumed, the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is limited. For those that were received during the period when the setting of the pre-reading notice effect was restricted (hereinafter also referred to as the pre-reading notice effect setting restriction period), and the setting process of the pre-reading notice effect was not performed at the command reception timing at the start winning prize In this case, undetermined information indicating that the pre-reading notice effect setting process is not performed may be set. “Restrict execution of pre-reading notice effect” means that no pre-reading notice effect is set and no pre-reading notice effect is set for the reserved memory corresponding to the start prize that occurred within the pre-reading notice effect setting restriction period. However, setting and execution of the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be performed.

  When the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition designation command received when the start prize is generated are comprehensively expressed, they are also referred to as commands for the start prize. In addition, among the commands at the time of starting winning a prize, a reserved memory number addition designation command which is a command for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased is comprehensively expressed. In some cases, it is also referred to as reserved storage information. In addition, a symbol designation command which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning determination process at the time of starting winning (see FIG. 19), a determination result of the big hit type, a determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the first reserved memory number counter or the value of the second reserved memory number counter. +1. The effect control CPU 101 also displays the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c (when the first reserved memory number addition designation command is received) or the second reserved memory display unit 18d on the second reserved memory display unit 18d. The storage number display (when the second reserved storage number addition designation command is received) is updated. Specifically, the display number is increased by one. The first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter are formed in the RAM. The first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command stores the latest symbol designation command and variable category command in the save area of the winning determination result storage buffer as described above. Saved in the save area.

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

  If the received effect control command is a gaming state designation command (low base state designation command, high base state designation command, non-probability change state designation command or probability change state designation command: see FIG. 12), the effect control CPU 101 stores the effect control command in the RAM. A value corresponding to the gaming state specified by the received gaming state designation command is set in the reserved gaming state data area. Hereinafter, the value set in the gaming state data area is referred to as gaming state data. For example, the value of the game state data is “01 (H)” when the low probability low base state (non-probability change non-time short state). When the low probability high base state (non-probability short state), the value of the game state data is “02 (H)”. When the high probability low base state (probability variation non-short state state), the value of the game state data is “03 (H)”. The value of the gaming state data is “04 (H)” in the high probability high base state (short state at the time of probability change).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 includes random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, and temporary stop symbol random numbers SR2 for pseudo continuous fluctuation. The first predetermined effect pattern determining random number SR3-1, the second predetermined effect pattern determining random number SR3-2, the predictive effect determining random number SR5, and the pre-reading notice effect determining random number (for determining the pseudo-announcement notice effect) are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  The quasi-continuous change temporary stop symbol random number SR2 is a random number used to determine a symbol (temporary stop symbol) to be temporarily stopped during the variation of the decorative symbol accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect. The first predetermined effect pattern determination random number SR3-1 is a random number used to determine a predetermined effect pattern or the like when a predetermined effect that is a normal-linkage effect is executed. The second predetermined effect pattern determining random number SR3-2 is a random number used for determining a predetermined effect pattern or the like when a predetermined effect that is a special figure interlocking effect is executed. The indication effect determination random number SR5 is a random number used to determine the indication aspect of the indication effect when a predetermined effect that is a special figure interlocking effect is executed.

  The random number SR6 for determining the pre-reading notice effect (for determining the pre-announcement notice effect) is a random number used for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect or the pseudo-announcement notice effect and the effect mode.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of a program of the effect control process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 in the effect control main process (effect control process). It is a flowchart which shows. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a general-purpose linked effect control process (step 810). And the prefetch notice determination process (step S811) for determining the presence or absence and execution aspect of prefetch notice effect is performed.

  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 to realize variable display of decorative symbols, but control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to variable display of decorative symbols synchronized with changes in special symbols is also executed in one effect control process. The decorative display variable display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the decorative display variable display 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 executed depending on which effect control process processing is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a “predetermined effect” may be executed. The “predetermined effect” is controlled so as to determine whether or not the reach effect is executed in the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, or to make the variable winning ball device 15 easily enter (pass) the game ball (for example, open state). It is an effect that informs whether or not it is performed. In the predetermined performance, it is not always necessary to notify that the reach effect is executed at 100%, or to notify that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in a state where the game ball easily enters at 100%. What is necessary is just to give the notification which suggests the possibility that a reach production will be performed, or the notification which suggests that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to the state where a game ball enters easily. The predetermined effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the case of the specified presentation, the presence or type of execution is determined when the start of the variable symbol display starts, and the presence or type of execution is determined when the start of the special symbol or decorative symbol display starts. There is. In the following, the predetermined effect that is executed when the change display of the normal symbol is started is referred to as a “normal drawing linked effect”, and the predetermined effect that is executed when the change display of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is started is referred to as “special drawing”. It may be distinguished as “linked production”. In a predetermined effect that is a normal-linked effect, an effect or the like that notifies whether or not it becomes easy for a game ball to enter when the variable winning device 15 is in an open state can be executed. In the predetermined effect as the special figure interlocking effect, an effect of notifying the possibility that the display result of the special symbol will be a big hit or the possibility of executing a specific reach effect such as the reach effect of the super reach can be executed.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of a predetermined effect according to a predetermined effect pattern. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined effect patterns SPA1-1, SPA1-2, SPA2-1, SPA2-2, SPA3-1, SPA3-2, SPA4-1, and SPA4-2 are prepared in advance. . The ROM incorporated in or attached to the production control microcomputer 100 includes predetermined production patterns SPA1-1, SPA1-2, SPA2-1, SPA2-2, SPA3-1, SPA3-2, SPA4-1, SPA4-. A predetermined performance pattern table for storing 2 may be provided.

  In the predetermined effect pattern SPA1 (SPA1-1 and SPA1-2), a predetermined effect for notifying that the normal symbol or the special symbol is lost is executed. In the predetermined effect pattern SPA1-1, the start timing of the effect is the start time of the change of the normal symbol or the special symbol, and the effect time is 8 seconds. In the predetermined effect pattern SPA1-2, the start timing of the effect is 5 seconds after the start of the change of the normal symbol or the special symbol, and the effect time is 3 seconds.

  In the predetermined effect pattern SPA2 (SPA2-1 and SPA2-2), a predetermined effect for notifying “per normal symbol” where the normal symbol is won is executed. In the predetermined effect pattern SPA 2-1, the start timing of the effect is the start time of the normal symbol variation, and the effect time is 8 seconds. Moreover, in the predetermined effect pattern SPA2-2, the start timing of the effect is 5 seconds after the start of the normal symbol variation, and the effect time is 3 seconds.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, the normal symbol variation time at the time of low base is 10 seconds. And the production time of the predetermined production pattern SPA2-1 where the start timing of the predetermined production is the start time of the variation of the normal symbol is 8 seconds, and the start timing of the predetermined production is 5 seconds after the start of the variation of the normal symbol The predetermined production pattern SPA2-1 has a production time of 3 seconds. In other words, in the case of a predetermined effect pattern for executing a predetermined effect for notifying “per normal symbol”, before the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened (at least 2 seconds before the change of the normal symbol ends). ) Ends the notification of “per normal symbol”. By doing in this way, after confirming the result of a predetermined production, the player can be given a margin for launching a game ball.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, in the case of hitting in a low base state, after an initial opening of 0.1 seconds, an interval period of 4.5 seconds is passed and then 5. A long-term opening of 3 seconds is performed. Therefore, after the first opening, the predetermined effect may be executed until the opening for a long time is executed. In such a case, the period from the end of the predetermined effect until the long-term release is executed is the period from when the game ball is launched until the game ball that has been launched reaches the variable winning ball device 15. It is desirable that the period is sufficiently longer than the period X. With such a configuration, the player who recognizes that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long time after seeing the predetermined effect fires the gaming ball, and then the released gaming ball is the variable winning ball apparatus 15. It is possible to ensure a sufficient period until reaching

  In the predetermined effect pattern SPA3 (SPA3-1 and SPA3-2), a predetermined effect for informing a “chance” message that suggests that the reach effect is likely to be executed is executed. In the predetermined effect pattern SPA3-1, the start timing of the effect is when the special symbol starts to change, and in the predetermined effect pattern SPA3-2, the start time of the effect is after the start of the change of the special symbol.

  In the predetermined effect pattern SPA4 (SPA4-1 and SPA4-2), a predetermined effect for informing a message of “extreme heat” suggesting that the special symbol is likely to be a big hit is executed. In the predetermined effect pattern SPA4-1, the start timing of the effect is when the special symbol starts to change, and in the predetermined effect pattern SPA4-2, the start time of the effect is after the start of the change of the special symbol.

  As described above, by executing the predetermined effects by the predetermined effect patterns SPA1 to SPA4, whether or not the reach effect is executed in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, or the variable winning ball apparatus 15 enters the game ball ( It is suggested whether or not it is controlled to be in a state where it is easy to pass (for example, open state), or a big hit.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the predetermined effect in which the notification effect is executed by the predetermined effect patterns SPA1 to SPA4. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), display control in which the character image 9a appears on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed in a state in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are fluctuating (variably displayed) in the effect display device 9. Is done. The effect by such display control is also called a sign effect that predicts that the predetermined effect is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 29B, control for displaying an image for the effect of the character rotating the coin on the display screen is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 29C, the effect of rotating the coin is started.

  Thereafter, in the predetermined effect pattern SPA1, as shown in FIG. 29 (D1), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not controlled to be in a state where the game ball is likely to enter, and the reach effect is not executed. The control for displaying the image of the coin drawn as “is executed. In the predetermined effect pattern SPA2, as shown in FIG. 29 (D2), an image of a coin drawn as “open” as an effect of notifying that the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter. Is displayed.

  By executing the notification effect for notifying “open” as shown in FIG. 29 (D2), the display result of the normal symbol is hit (per normal symbol), and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (the game ball is played). It is informed in a recognizable manner that the player can easily enter the second start winning opening 14. The notification that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is, for example, based on the setting of the normal electric accessory opening time as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B). It may be executed until the period during which the control to change from the (closed state) to the open state (open state) is completed.

  In the predetermined effect pattern SPA3, as an effect suggesting that the reach effect is likely to be executed, control for displaying an image of a coin depicted as “chance” is executed as shown in FIG. 29 (D3). Is done. In the predetermined effect pattern SPA4, as an effect suggesting that the display result is likely to be a big hit, as shown in FIG. 29 (D4), control for displaying an image of a coin drawn as “hot” is performed. Executed.

  FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 are flowcharts showing an example of the universal linkage effect control process (step S810) executed in the effect control process. In the ordinary map interlocking effect control process, when a predetermined condition is established, control for executing the predetermined effect as the ordinary map interlocking effect is performed. In the ordinary map-linked effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the ordinary-linked effect production execution flag is set (step S731). The flag indicating that the common drawing effect is being executed is set when execution of the predetermined effect is started as the normal drawing linked effect. If the usual figure linked effect execution flag is not set, it is checked whether or not the special figure linked effect execution flag is set (step S732). The special figure linked effect execution flag is set when execution of the predetermined effect is started as the special figure linked effect.

  When the special figure interlocking effect executing flag is not set in step S732, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation start designation command (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command or normal symbol variation start designation (out)). (Command) is received (step S751). Whether or not a normal symbol variation start designation command has been received is set with a normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag (ordinary symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag or normal symbol variation start designation (out)) command reception flag). It can be determined by whether or not. If the normal symbol variation start designation command has not been received, the process ends.

  When the normal symbol variation start designation command is set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the game state data has a value indicating the high base state (step S752). The game state data is set to a value indicating a high base state when a probability change state designation command (see FIG. 12) transmitted from the main board 31 is received. If the value indicates a high base state, the process is terminated.

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

  When it is not the big hit gaming state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S755). Whether or not the special symbol is changing is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process or the decorative symbol change stopping process. If the special symbol is not changing, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not one minute or more has passed since the special symbol change was stopped (terminated) (step S757).

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

  Also, ending the processing when one minute or more has passed since the change of the special symbol has taken into consideration that the player will continue playing for a while after the change of the special symbol has ended. Because. That is, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the low base state is 10 seconds (see FIG. 15A), and the upper limit value of the number of gate passages (ordinary symbol hold number) is 4. This is because it is considered better to execute the process of step S759 until a time slightly longer than [4 × 10 seconds] has elapsed.

  When the special symbol is changing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a special period during the special symbol change (step S756).

  In this embodiment, the special period during special figure fluctuation refers to a period during which the super reach effect is executed. In this embodiment, when the decoration pattern change (variable display) is executed by the change pattern in which the super reach effect is executed, the super reach effect is started after 11.5 seconds from the start of the change. Therefore, what is necessary is just to determine with it being a special period, when 11.5 second has passed in the process of step S756. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine the elapsed time from a fluctuation | variation start with the value of a fluctuation | variation time timer, for example.

  Note that the special period is not limited to a period in which the super reach effect is executed, and may be a predetermined period during the special figure fluctuation. For example, it may be a period in which another effect is executed, such as a period in which a notice effect for operating the button operation button is executed, or when a performance accessory is operated.

  When it is the special period, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the remaining time until the next change is 5 seconds or more (step S758). If the remaining time until the next change is 5 seconds or more, even if the usual figure-linked effect is delayed and executed (even if the start timing is 5 seconds after the start of normal symbol change) Since it suffers from other effects during the special period (super-reaching effects), the ordinary-linked effects are not executed. If the remaining time until the next change is 5 seconds or more, the variable prize-ball apparatus 15 is already in the open state (open state) even if the usual-linked effect is delayed and executed after the special period. It may be. In such a case, it is no longer necessary to execute the ordinary drawing-linked effect, and the open state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the notification contents of the ordinary drawing-linked effect are not matched, so the ordinary drawing-linked effect is not executed. Therefore, in this case, the process ends. Even if the remaining time until the next change is 5 seconds or more, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may not be in the open state (open state), but as shown in FIG. Since the execution time of the usual figure linked effect is at least 3 seconds, the time until the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened is likely to be shorter than the execution time of the usual figure linked effect. . Therefore, in this embodiment, when the execution condition of the ordinary map-linked effect is established during the special period and the remaining time until the next change is 5 seconds or more, the ordinary map-linked effect is Do not run. In step S758, it is determined whether the remaining time until the next change is 5 seconds or more. Whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is already controlled to be open at the end of the special period, or In addition, it may be determined whether or not the period from when the special period ends to when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state is sufficient to execute the usual drawing linked effect.

  If it is not the special period or if the remaining time until the next change is less than 5 seconds, a determination regarding a predetermined effect is made (step S759). Then, control goes to a step S764.

  The process in step S759 for determining the predetermined effect is a process for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined effect as the ordinary drawing-linked effect. The effect control CPU 101 shows, for example, in FIG. 32A. Use the multi-page linked production decision table. In the normal figure interlocking effect determination table shown in FIG. 32 (A), when the display result of the normal symbol is changed to the off symbol (corresponding to the case where the normal symbol change start designation (off) command reception flag is set) and normal A determination value corresponding to executing a predetermined effect according to each of cases where the symbol display result is a winning symbol (corresponding to the case where the normal symbol variation start designation (hit) command reception flag is set) A determination value corresponding to not performing the predetermined effect is set. It should be noted that at least the determination value corresponding to the execution of the predetermined effect may be set in the ordinary-link linked effect determination table. Further, FIG. 32A shows not a determination value itself but a determination ratio.

  In step S759, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the first predetermined effect pattern determination random number SR3-1 (see FIG. 26), and the value of the extracted random number SR3-1 executes the predetermined effect. If it matches any of the determination values corresponding to the pattern, it is determined to execute the predetermined effect. In addition, when the normal symbol variation start designation (out of) command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 uses the determination value regarding “ordinary symbol losing” in the common symbol linked effect determination table, and changes the normal symbol variation. When the start designation (hit) command reception flag is set, the determination value related to “per normal symbol” in the ordinary figure linked effect determination table is used. The effect control CPU 101 resets the normal symbol variation start designation command reception flag after executing the processing of step S759.

  In the normal figure interlocking effect determination table shown in FIG. 32A, when the display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal symbol”, there is no execution of the effect that does not execute the normal symbol interlocking effect, and any one of the predetermined effect patterns SPA1. The judgment value is allocated. In addition, when the display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the determination value is assigned to any one of the predetermined effect pattern SPA2 without performing the effect that does not execute the ordinary diagram interlocking effect. Therefore, when the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect pattern SPA1 is executed as the ordinary-linked effect, for example, when the notification effect of notifying “losing” is executed as shown in FIG. 29 (D1), the normal symbol is displayed. The display result is out of place (ordinary design is out). In addition, when the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect pattern SPA2 is executed as the ordinary drawing-linked effect, for example, when the notification effect of notifying “open” is executed as shown in FIG. 29 (D2), the normal symbol is displayed. The result is a hit (per symbol).

  In step S764 of FIG. 31, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute a predetermined effect as a normal-linkage effect. If there is no performance execution that has not been decided to execute the usual-frame-linked production, the process ends.

  When it is determined to execute the predetermined effect that becomes the ordinary map-linked effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines the start timing of the ordinary map-linked effect (step S735).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the predetermined effect patterns SPA1 and SPA2 include an effect pattern (SPA1-1, SPA2-1) for starting an effect at the start of normal symbol variation, and a normal symbol variation. There are provided production patterns (SPA1-2, SPA2-2) for starting production 5 seconds after the start. In step S735, the effect control CPU 101 determines the start timing of the base-map-linked effect using, for example, the base-map-linked effect start timing determination table shown in FIG. In the ordinary-linked interlocking effect determination table shown in FIG. 32B, a determination value corresponding to the start timing of the predetermined effect is set in accordance with each of the special period and the case other than the special period. . In FIG. 32B, not the determination value itself but the determination ratio is shown.

  According to the general-frame-linked effect start timing determination table shown in FIG. 32 (B), when it is outside the special period, the normal symbol change start time (predetermined effect pattern) at a rate of 60% as the start timing of the general-linked effect SPA1-1, SPA2-1), and is determined at a rate of 40% 5 seconds after the start of normal symbol variation (predetermined effect patterns SPA1-2, SPA2-2). In the case of the special period, it is always determined as the start timing of the ordinary symbol linkage effect 5 seconds after the start of the normal symbol variation.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), during the special period during the special figure change (during the super reach production), the predetermined production (normal figure interlocking production) is not executed in order to avoid duplication of production. It is like that. On the other hand, even if it is a special period, when the fluctuation | variation is completed in less than 5 seconds (when it is less than 5 seconds until the next fluctuation | variation), a usual time interlocking production can be determined. In other words, even if it is a special period, if the change ends in less than 5 seconds (if it is less than 5 seconds until the next change), the start timing of the normal symbol linked production is always 5 seconds after the start of normal symbol change (next To be determined). By doing in this way, even if it is during the special period at the time of the start of the usual figure change, the figure-linked effect can be executed in a predetermined case such as when the next change is less than 5 seconds.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the time corresponding to the determination result (predetermined effect pattern) in steps S759 and S765 in the normal-link linked effect timer (step S778). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a predetermined effect that is a normal-linkage effect (step S779). As an example, the predetermined effect is realized by executing the effect control according to data set in a predetermined process table. In that case, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a process table corresponding to the determined predetermined effect pattern and effect period in the process of step S779 and uses the data set in the selected process table for the effect display device 9. Start display control etc. Each process table is stored in the ROM in advance. Corresponding to the start of the general map-linked effect, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the flag for executing the general-purpose linked effect (step S780).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S601). Further, the effect control CPU 101 reads data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (step S602). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol in accordance with the read variation pattern command and the display result designation command (step S603). Then, the determined stop symbol is stored in the RAM (step S604).

  In step S603, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received display result designation command indicates a 15R normal big hit or 15R probability big hit (the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 6 designation command). In some cases, a combination of decorative symbols having three symbols as stop symbols is determined. However, when the received display result designation command indicates a 15R normal normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols with even-numbered symbols as stop symbols To decide. When the received display result designation command indicates a 15R probability variation jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 6 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols with an odd number of symbols is determined as a stop symbol. .

  Specifically, when it is decided to make 15R normal big hit or 15R probability variable big hit, SR1-1 is extracted, and the left middle right stop symbol (left middle right symbol is Determine a combination of decorative patterns). When it is decided to win 15R normally, if the decided symbol is an odd symbol, for example, the symbol shifted by one is used as the stop symbol. Further, when it is determined to win 15R probability variation, if the determined symbol is an even symbol, for example, a symbol shifted by one is used as a stop symbol.

  When the received display result designation command shows 2R probability variation big hit, sudden appearance big hit, sudden big hit or small hit (received display result designation command is display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 5 designation In the case of a command or a display result 7 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of “135” which is a chance as a stop symbol.

  In the case of loss, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined (excluding the chances of the following pseudo-ream). However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

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

  Also, in step S603, as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect, a chance symbol symbol (for example, a combination of symbols such as “223” or “445” that does not reach but a big hit symbol deviates from one symbol) Is determined.

  Subsequently, the production control CPU 101 starts the winning prize command (symbol designation command, stored in the first saving area (saving area corresponding to the winning judgment result # 1)) of the winning judgment result storage buffer. The variable category command and the pending storage count addition designation command) are deleted, and the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer are shifted (step S605).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes a prefetch notice setting process for executing the prefetch notice effect (step S606). Further, a special figure interlocking effect determination process is executed (step S606A). The effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the special figure interlocking effect execution flag is set in response to executing the predetermined effect as the special figure interlocking effect (step S607). When the special figure interlocking effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S610.

  When the special figure interlocking effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs setting to start the predetermined effect at the start timing determined in step S606A (step S608). In addition, a process table corresponding to a predetermined effect and a variation pattern as a special figure interlocking effect is selected (step S609).

  In step S610, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern.

  Thereafter, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S611). In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S612). 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.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S613). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802) (step S614).

  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 and presentation control execution data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. 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 decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. For example, in the process table used when effect control is performed 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. It is only necessary to set process data indicating to be displayed.

  The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and production type. In addition, a process table is also provided for executing effects related to jackpot notification and effects during the jackpot game. Note that the image data related to the variation of the decorative design may not be set in the process table. In this case, the variation of the decorative pattern itself may be directly controlled by the effect control CPU 101 without using the process table in accordance with the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream or the temporary stop symbol in the slip effect. . The effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. However, the effect control CPU 101 controls a plurality of types of change patterns corresponding to the change pattern command. Therefore, the variation pattern to be used may be selected.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure interlocking effect determination process (step S606A) executed in the decorative symbol variation start process. In the special figure interlocking effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the usual figure interlocking effect executing flag is set (step S521). If the usual-frame-linked effect execution flag is set (that is, if a predetermined effect is being executed as the usual-frame-linked effect), the process ends. In the case where the usual-game linked effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the game state data has a value indicating the high base state (step S524). If the value indicates a high base state, the process is terminated.

  34 is a process executed at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol, so that a predetermined effect that is a special figure-linked effect is determined in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will not be executed. When the value is not a value indicating the high base state, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation display to be started this time is a variation pattern that is out of super reach or a super reach big hit (step S525). Whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a super-reaching or super-reaching big hit pattern can be determined by confirming the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command extracted in the command analysis process. When it is not the deviation of super reach or the fluctuation pattern of super reach big hit, the process proceeds to step S527.

  The effect control CPU 101 uses the predetermined effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the predetermined effect and the content of the predetermined effect as the special figure interlocking effect in the case of the variation pattern of the super reach loss or the super reach big hit. (Presence / absence, production mode) is determined (step S526). In the process of step S526, the special figure interlocking effect is executed using the special figure interlocking effect determination table as shown in FIG. 35 (A) depending on whether the super reach loss or the fluctuation pattern of the super reach big hit. What is necessary is just to determine the predetermined production pattern (SPA1, SPA3, or SPA4) when performing or not. In the special figure interlocking effect determination table shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the super reach is lost, the special effect interlocking effect SPA1 (at a rate of 10% is determined without executing the special figure interlocking effect at a rate of 20%. Notification content “out of” ”is determined, 60% of the predetermined effect pattern SPA3 (notification content“ chance ”) is determined, and 10% of the predetermined effect pattern SPA4 (notification content“ hot heat ”) is determined. The In addition, when it is a super reach big hit, it is determined at the rate of 10% without executing the special figure interlocking effect, and at the rate of 10%, it is determined as the predetermined effect pattern SPA1 (notification content “disappearance”), and 20% The predetermined effect pattern SPA3 (notification content “chance”) is determined at a rate, and the predetermined effect pattern SPA4 (notification content “hot heat”) is determined at a rate of 60%.

  According to the setting as described above, when the predetermined effect of the notification content “chance” is executed, it can be notified that the super reach is executed. In addition, when a predetermined effect of the notification content “extreme heat” is executed, it is possible to notify that there is a high possibility of a big hit. In this embodiment, even when the super reach is a big hit, a predetermined effect of the notification content “out of” may be executed. In this way, even when the deviation is notified, it may be a big hit, so an unexpected effect can be executed. In the case of a super-reach big hit, the predetermined effect of the notification content “out” may not be executed. In such a case, it is possible to prevent an effect that misleads the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it has been determined without performing the effect that does not execute the special figure interlocking effect (step S532). If it is determined that the performance is not performed, the process is terminated. When it is determined that there is no execution of the effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect start timing determination table to determine the start timing of the predetermined effect that becomes the special figure linked effect (step S537). In the effect start timing determination table, determination values are set at a plurality of start timings such as at the start of special figure fluctuation and after the start of special figure fluctuation in accordance with a predetermined effect pattern. The predetermined effect pattern is determined as one of SPA1-1, SPA1-2, SPA3-1, SPA3-2, SPA4-1, and SPA4-2 according to the determination result of step S526 and the determination result of step S537.

  In step S537, the start timing may be determined in any way (based on any), but may be determined so that the ratio of big hits varies depending on the start timing. Further, when the start timing is after the start of the special figure change, the start timing may be determined from a plurality of timings such as 2 seconds after the start of change, 4 seconds after the start of change, and 6 seconds after the start of change. In this case, as shown in FIG. 35B, it is preferable that the special figure interlocking effect is not executed during a special period such as during the super reach effect. By doing in this way, a player can be made to pay attention to both a special figure interlocking production and the production in a special period, and an effective production can be performed.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 stores start timing setting information indicating the determined start timing of the special figure interlocking effect in a predetermined area of the RAM (step S538). Then, a special figure interlocking effect execution flag is set (step S540). Thereafter, the process ends.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the above embodiment can solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with a part of the configuration described.

  The second start that occurred while the variable winning ball device 15 was opened for a long time after it was informed that the variable winning ball device 15 was opened for a long time when a predetermined effect (ordinary drawing linked effect) was executed. The special effect may be executed by shifting to the special mode in response to the start winning at the winning opening 14.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in the case of shifting to the special mode after it is notified that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a long time. In the example shown in FIG. 36, when the gaming state is the low base state, the first reserved memory number is 1, and the second reserved memory number is 0, the predetermined effect is executed and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 shows a case in which it is informed that it will be opened for a long time (although the effect mode is different from FIG. 29 (D2), another display example of the predetermined effect pattern SPA1 is shown).

  After the predetermined effect is executed and “◯” is displayed as the notification result in the effect area 9F, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state (open state) where the game ball can easily enter. When the image 9e clearly indicating that it is controlled is displayed, long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (5.3 seconds in this example) is started. Then, since the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, it becomes easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14, and when the starting winning at the second starting winning port 14 occurs, as shown in FIG. 36 (B). One hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 18d.

  Next, in this embodiment, since the display of the variation of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is started based on the occurrence of one second reserved memory, As shown in FIG. 36 (C), the decorative symbol variation display is started correspondingly. Note that the example shown in FIG. 36C shows a case where the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is still continued when the decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Has been.

  When the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is started while the long-term opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is still continued, as shown in FIG. A specific introduction effect is executed in such a manner that the stage curtain closes on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (D-1) and FIG. 36 (D-2), while the variable winning ball apparatus 15 continues to be opened for a long time even during the execution of the variation display of the decorative symbol with the specific introduction effect. Based on the occurrence of the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, the second reserved memory number increases, and the reserved display in the second reserved memory display portion 18d increases. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (D-1), a case is shown in which the second reserved memory number has increased to four before the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 ends, and FIG. In the example shown in D-2), a case is shown in which the second reserved memory number has increased by one until the long-term opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ends.

  Next, the display of the decorative symbols with the specific introduction effect is terminated, and after the long-term opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is also terminated, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in response to the next variable display of the second special symbol. In this case, if it is decided to execute the specific effect if the second reserved storage number is accumulated more than a predetermined number (2 or more in this example), as shown in FIG. 36 (E-1). Then, the stage curtain opens and a character string such as “special mode” is displayed to notify that the mode has been switched to the special mode. After that, the specific effect is executed while the mode is shifted to the special mode. On the other hand, if the second reserved memory number does not accumulate more than the predetermined number, as shown in FIG. 36 (E-2), the display does not shift to the special mode, and thereafter, the normal decorative symbol variation display is executed. (That is, the specific performance is not executed).

  In addition, as an example of a method (control) for determining whether or not to shift to the special mode, when a decorative symbol variation display corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol is started during the low base, It is determined whether a prize was won during a short-term opening or a long-term opening. This determination is made by, for example, determining whether or not a predetermined effect (ordinary figure interlocking effect) for informing that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a long period of time has been executed, so You may make it determine whether it was awarded during opening. Then, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, whether the prize is won during short-term release or whether the prize is awarded during long-term release, or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, two or more). It may be decided to shift to the special mode at a different rate depending on whether or not. If there is almost no second reserved memory number or more due to winnings during short-term opening, the special mode is entered based on whether or not the second reserved memory number is more than the predetermined number. You may make it determine whether to do. For example, when the display of decorative symbols corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is started during the low base, the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (the variable display of the second special symbol is predetermined). It may be determined that the transition to the special mode is always performed when the number is consecutive, and when the number is less than the predetermined number, the transition to the special mode is always determined. In this way, when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 has been opened for a long time during the low base, when the predetermined number of fluctuation displays in the second special figure continues for a predetermined number of times, the mode shifts to the special mode and the specific effect is achieved. As a result, the production becomes more diverse and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, since the ratio of execution of the specific production varies depending on whether it is a short-term open prize or a long-term open prize, the specific production will be executed in a monotonous manner. Can be improved.

  Note that the specific effect in the special mode may be an effect in an effect mode different from that when the normal decorative symbol variation display is executed. For example, it is only necessary to execute an effect such that a story of a story develops over a plurality of variable displays corresponding to the second reserved storage number.

  In the example shown in FIG. 36, a case where the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is still continued when the variable display of the first second special symbol is started is shown. If the long-term opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 has already ended when the variable display is started, the second reserved memory number is a predetermined number or more without going through the specific introduction effect shown in FIG. If it is, the mode is immediately shifted to the special mode in the mode shown in FIG. 36 (E-1), and if the second reserved memory number is not equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the normal decorative design in the mode shown in FIG. 36 (E-2) Will be displayed. Even when the long-term opening of the variable winning ball device 15 has already been completed, the specific introduction effect shown in FIG. Conversely, even if the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is still open for a long time when the first second special symbol variation display is started, the special introductory effect is not executed and the special prize is immediately displayed. You may comprise so that it may transfer to a mode and a specific production may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), during the special period during the special map change (during the super reach production), the predetermined production (normal figure linked production) is not executed to avoid duplication of production. It was like that. That is, when the execution timing of the predetermined effect is a special period, the predetermined effect is not executed, and even when the display result of the normal symbol is a win, the fact is not notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the execution timing of the predetermined effect is a special period, when the display result of the normal symbol is a hit and the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the player is more than the predetermined effect. May be provided with a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state in a manner that is difficult to recognize. For example, as an example of the notification effect executing means, an LED for effect is provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and when the variable winning apparatus 15 is in an open state, the notification effect for lighting the LED is executed. Also good. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state without interfering with the effect during the special period, and it is disadvantageous for the player because the execution of the predetermined effect is suppressed. Can be prevented. In addition, it is not limited to providing the production | presentation apparatus for such alerting effects newly, The alerting | reporting effect execution means may be the normal symbol display 10. FIG. That is, the notification effect may be that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. Note that even when the timing for determining the execution of the predetermined effect is a special period and there are 5 seconds or more until the next change, the timing at which the variable winning device 15 is actually opened may be outside the special period. Yes (specifically, when it takes 5 to 10 seconds until the next fluctuation). In this case, although it is not determined that the predetermined effect is executed, the notification effect may be executed by the notification effect executing means also in such a case.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution timing of the normal symbol interlocking effect is determined during the special period, it is determined that it is executed at the time of the next change (start timing is 5 seconds after the start of the normal symbol change). (See FIG. 32B). By doing in this way, when the execution condition of the predetermined effect (common figure interlocking effect) is satisfied during the special period, the execution of the predetermined effect is delayed. When the execution condition of the predetermined effect is established during the special period, the control for delaying the execution of the predetermined effect is not limited to this, and may be realized by other control. For example, if the execution condition for a predetermined effect is established during the special period (such as when a normal symbol variation start command is received), the execution determination of the predetermined effect is not executed and the normal period is over when the special period ends. For example, when the symbol is still changing, the execution determination of the predetermined effect may be performed again. Further, even when the variation of the normal symbol has already ended, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 has already been controlled to the open state, or the variable winning ball apparatus 15 has not yet been controlled to the open state. When the time until the opening state is controlled is shorter than the execution time of the predetermined effect, the predetermined effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) 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. Although an example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) is so-called in the case where the first command is not reached, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. 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 does not reach, the 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 board may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. 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 changed as appropriate. 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.

  In the above embodiment, the effect 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 effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is a single substrate. May be installed. 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 second circuit on which other effect devices (the speaker 27, the frame LED 28 and the like) are mounted are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with this production control board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, the audio output shown in FIG. 3). The production control command is transmitted to a sound / lamp board having a function of the circuit mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the like or the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). However, it may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in 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 case of such a configuration, the various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output may be performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  The present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, but includes an enclosure that encloses gaming balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls It can also be applied to a type game machine.

  The present invention can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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 15 ... Variable winning device 20 ... Special variable winning device Ball device 27 ... Speaker 28 ... Frame LED
31 ... Game control board (main board)
35 ... Lamp driver board 56 ... CPU
70 ... Audio output board 77 ... Relay board 80 ... Production control board 100 ... Production control microcomputer 101 ... Production control CPU
109… VDP
560 ... Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display based on the fact that a game medium has entered a variable winning device ,
Based on the game medium has passed the predetermined area, and a variable winning device control means for the variable winning device is a game medium to control the state of easy entry,
Predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that a game medium can easily enter;
A predetermined effect restriction means for restricting execution of the predetermined effect in a predetermined period when variable display is not performed,
Start timing of the predetermined performance is Ri multiple Oh,
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area, it is possible to execute variable display of normal symbols,
The variable winning device control means controls the variable winning device in a state in which a game medium can easily enter based on a display result of variable display of normal symbols,
The game machine characterized in that the start timing of the predetermined effect includes a timing when the variable symbol variable display is started and a subsequent timing .

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