JP6099589B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so called slot machine).

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

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

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be able to adjust the stage of the production stage by the production device. For example, in Patent Document 1, by operating a player brightness change button switch and an operation lever, the brightness of each light emitting means such as an LED can be changed as an effect device, and each light emitting means is controlled to emit light with the changed brightness. It is described to do.

JP 2014-14395 A (paragraph 0269-0292, FIGS. 9-11)

  However, Patent Document 1 does not describe anything about a case where a production device is configured to be able to control productions of a plurality of types of production modes. For this reason, in the case where the effects of the plurality of types of effects are configured to be controllable, the effects of the effects produced by the effecting device being adjusted cannot be confirmed with the effects of the plurality of types of effects. May not be easily set.

The present invention, aspects exits Starring the effect stage effects by effect device being adjusted by changing the order can be verified, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which can be easily set an effect device into a suitable presentation stage .

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a production device (for example, frame LED 28, decoration LED 25) and production control means (for example, production) capable of controlling the production device. Steps S817, S823, S828, S8005, and S8105 in the control microcomputer 100) and adjustment of the production stage of the production by the production device during the adjustable period (for example, during the luminance adjustable period) (for example, luminance Adjustment means (e.g., a portion for executing steps S821 to S834 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and a game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect. The effect control means includes: At the stage of production adjusted by the adjustment means, the production mode is changed in order during the adjustable period. With confirmation stages adjusted identifiable effect possible, during the adjustment period includes a special image that can display the adjustment verifiable demonstration execution means for indicating the current presentation step (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, In the processes of steps S821 to S834, by executing the rainbow effect during the brightness adjustment period, the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are caused to emit light with a plurality of light emission colors with the adjusted brightness. It is characterized by a period. According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the effect stage of the effect produced by the effect device being adjusted by changing the effect mode in order, so that the effect device can be easily set to an appropriate effect stage.
Further, the gaming machine is composed of a game frame and a game board, and the adjustment confirmation possible effect execution means includes an effect device provided in the game board and an effect device provided in the game frame in the adjustable period. It is good also as performing a common production.

(Means 2) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by means 1, and the rendering device includes at least light emitting means (for example, frame LED 28, decoration LED 25). The effect control means includes at least light emission control means that can control the light emission means (for example, execute steps S817, S823, S828, S8005, and S8105 in the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the light emission of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25. The adjusting means includes at least a luminance adjusting means capable of adjusting the luminance of the light emitting means (for example, a part executing steps S821 to S834 in the production control microcomputer 100), and an adjustable period Is on standby display (for example, a customer demonstration display) ), And a standby display execution means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 100, which executes standby display based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) after the variable display of the identification information is completed. By executing steps S823 and S828 in accordance with the process table selected in step S821, a portion for displaying the customer waiting demonstration display 200 shown in FIG. 33 is provided, and the light emission control means is predetermined after the variable display of the identification information is finished. Until the period elapses, the light emitting means is controlled to emit light in a single color (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S817 to cause the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit white light), and emits light when the period of standby display is reached. Control light emission to a plurality of colors (for example, effect control mask Black computer 100, by executing the steps S823, S828 according to the process table selected in step S821, executes the Rainbow effect) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it can be easily recognized that the adjustable period has been reached.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the effect device includes at least sound output means (for example, the speaker 27), and the effect control means is sound output control means capable of controlling sound output using at least the sound output means. (For example, the step of executing the steps S823, S828, S8005, and S8105 in the production control microcomputer 100 and outputting the production sound from the speaker 27), and the adjustment unit performs at least volume adjustment of the sound output unit. Sound volume control means (for example, in the second embodiment, the portion that executes steps S821X to S834 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the sound output control means is a sound output means during the adjustable period. (For example, in the second embodiment, an effect control microphone) Computer 100, by executing the steps S823, S828 according to the process table selected in step S821X, executes the music effect) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, the volume can be adjusted while confirming the volume of the sound output means, so that the sound output means can be easily set to an appropriate volume.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a plurality of multicolor light emitting means including a red light emitting element, a green light emitting element, and a blue light emitting element (for example, a multicolor light emitter constituting the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25) (Multicolor light emitting diode)) and emission color change effect execution means for executing the emission color change effect that sequentially switches the emission colors of the plurality of multicolor light emission means (for example, the effect of executing the rainbow effect in the third embodiment) A control microcomputer 100), and the emission color change effect executing means switches a plurality of light emitting elements that emit light at the maximum luminance among the red light emitting element, the green light emitting element, and the blue light emitting element according to a predetermined order. Green that does not cause red and blue light-emitting elements to emit light while transitioning between emission colors and at least green light-emitting elements emit light at maximum brightness After emitting light, the green and blue light emitting elements emit light at the maximum brightness and the red light emitting element does not emit light blue, and the blue light emitting element emits light at the maximum brightness and the red and green light emitting elements do not emit light. Switching to blue light emission (for example, in the third embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the emission color of the multicolor light emitting diode according to the production control pattern to red, orange, yellow, green, blue, bluish purple, and magenta. , And so on). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change in the blue light emission from becoming dark and to smoothly switch the light emission color, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a plurality of multicolor light emitting means including a red light emitting element, a green light emitting element, and a blue light emitting element (for example, a multicolor light emitter constituting the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25) (Multicolor light emitting diode)) and emission color change effect execution means for executing the emission color change effect that sequentially switches the emission colors of the plurality of multicolor light emission means (for example, the effect of executing the rainbow effect in the third embodiment) A control microcomputer 100), and the light emission color change effect executing means switches the light emitting elements to emit light at the maximum luminance among the red light emitting element, the green light emitting element, and the blue light emitting element in accordance with a predetermined order. Blue light emission that causes at least the blue light emitting element to emit light at the maximum brightness and the red light emitting element and the green light emitting element not to emit light. After that, the green and blue light emitting elements emit light at the maximum brightness and the red light emitting element does not emit light blue, and the green light emitting element emits light at the maximum brightness and the red and blue light emitting elements do not emit light. (For example, in the third embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the emission colors of the multi-color light emitting diodes to magenta, bluish purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red according to the production control pattern. It may be configured to switch in order). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change in the blue light emission from becoming dark and to smoothly switch the light emission color, and to improve the game entertainment.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the production performed in a brightness adjustable period. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the transition timing of a brightness adjustable period. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is an effect operation example in the effect display device and the multicolor light emitting diode when the rainbow effect in the third embodiment is executed. It is an effect operation example in the effect display device and the multicolor light emitting diode when an effect other than the rainbow effect in the third embodiment is executed.

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

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes 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 plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

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

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

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

  As shown in the drawing, a decoration LED 25 composed of 14 multicolor light emitters (multicolor light emitting diodes) is provided around the effect display device 9. The multicolor light emitting diode constituting the decorative LED 25 is, for example, a package of three light emitting elements that emit light in three primary colors of red, green, and blue. The player recognizes a color obtained by combining the light-emitting elements such as a red light-emitting element, a green light-emitting element, and a blue light-emitting element according to the lighting state of each light-emitting element. Instead of the multicolor light emitting diodes, three light emitting diodes that emit red, green, and blue light may be arranged near each other. Thereby, it is possible to achieve the same function as the multicolor light emitting diode. Further, the respective light emitting diodes may be arranged at a certain distance. By doing so, it is possible to provide the player in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with an effect different from that of the multicolor light emitting diode, and to the player located away from the pachinko gaming machine 1 The same production can be provided. In addition, the multicolor light emitting diode which comprises the decoration LED25 is each installed in the game board 6 for every light emitter unit which has a substrate case, and is arrange | positioned in the light emitter unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, since the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. be able to. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

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

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

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

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

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize 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.

  In addition, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame of the game frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7. In this embodiment, the frame LED 28 is also composed of a multicolor light emitter (multicolor light emitting diode), like the decorative LED 25. The multicolor light emitting diode constituting the frame LED 28 is, for example, a package of three light emitting elements that emit light in three primary colors of red, green, and blue. The player recognizes a color obtained by combining the light-emitting elements such as a red light-emitting element, a green light-emitting element, and a blue light-emitting element according to the lighting state of each light-emitting element. As with the decorative LED 25, three light emitting diodes that emit red, green, and blue light may be arranged in the vicinity of each other instead of the multicolor light emitting diode. Thereby, it is possible to achieve the same function as the multicolor light emitting diode. Further, the respective light emitting diodes may be arranged at a certain distance. By doing so, it is possible to provide the player in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with an effect different from that of the multicolor light emitting diode, and to the player located away from the pachinko gaming machine 1 The same production can be provided.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time-short state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . 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 light emitters such as the decorative LED 25 and the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 8). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined 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 a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 7E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, in the jackpot type determination table 131a, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), a sudden probability variation jackpot as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The first specific gaming state may be determined at a high rate when the first special symbol variation display is executed, and may be determined as a 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

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

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

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

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

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

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

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “sudden probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, 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 the effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, if it is “ordinary big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and if it is “probable big hit”, the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used. In the case of “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, specifying the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “probability big hit” is ended. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. 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). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 21), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

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

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 13, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

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

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

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

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated as it is.

  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 memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

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

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

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

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 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 selects one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step) S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

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

  If the time flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the normal variation pattern type determination as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the shortening variation pattern as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern type. As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, a time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table for shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state, a time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortened variation is determined, The variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined as the variation pattern in the process of step S102. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table or a deviation variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. Is selected (step S101). 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 S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). 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 S104).

  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 S105). 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 S106).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 8) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S132). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot”, a jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is “probable big hit”, a jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (command A003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time of one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is “ordinary big hit”, a big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and when it is “probable big hit”, a big hit end 2 designation command (command A302 (H)) is transmitted. ) Is transmitted, and in the case of “sudden probability sudden change big hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is sent. 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 big hit end display timer (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  In this embodiment, as described later, the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 can be adjusted during the brightness adjustable period. However, in the initialization process in step S701, the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED are adjusted. The brightness setting value of the LED 25 is set to an initial value. In this embodiment, the maximum value (for example, 10 of the brightness setting values 2 to 10) is set as the initial value of the brightness setting value. The brightness setting value is stored in a RAM provided in the production control microcomputer 100.

  Note that the initial value of the luminance setting value is not limited to the maximum value. For example, the initial value of the luminance setting value is set to the minimum value (for example, two of the luminance setting values 2 to 10), or the intermediate value (For example, 5) may be set. Further, for example, when the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is backed up, the brightness setting value set before the previous power supply stop is taken over as it is and set as the initial value of the brightness setting value. You may do it.

  Also, instead of setting the initial value of the brightness setting value as a fixed value, for example, the game store clerk can be set to an arbitrary value by operating a switch on the back side of the gaming machine when power is turned on to the gaming machine May be.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is any jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag corresponding to the received jackpot start designation command (step S622). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag when a jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is received, and sets the jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 ( H)) is received, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set, and the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is received. Set the start specification command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is any jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag corresponding to the received jackpot end designation command (step S624). Specifically, if the CPU 101 for effect control receives a jackpot end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)), it sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag and sets a jackpot end 2 designation command (command A302 ( H)) is received, the big hit end 2 designation command reception flag is set, and the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is received, the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit. Set the end specification command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S625). Then, control goes to a step S611. For example, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag when receiving the first symbol variation designation command, and receives the second symbol variation designation command when receiving the second symbol variation designation command. Set the reception flag.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. 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).

  26 and 27 are flowcharts showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a brightness adjustment period flag and a period measurement timer, which will be described later (step S813). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S814). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set (N in step S811), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the brightness adjustment period flag indicating that the brightness adjustment period of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 is set is set. Is confirmed (step S815). If the luminance adjustment period flag is not set (that is, if it is not the period in which the luminance adjustment is possible), the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the period measurement timer for measuring the elapsed period from the end of the last variation display. Whether or not is 0 is checked (step S816). If the value of the period measurement timer is 0, the effect control CPU 101 starts control for causing the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit white light (step S817). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control controls the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 by controlling all the red, green and blue light emitting elements of the multicolor light emitting diodes constituting the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit light. White light is emitted. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (in this example, a value corresponding to 30 seconds) to the time measurement timer (step S818).

  If the next variation display is not started immediately after the last variation display is completed by executing the processing of steps S816 to S818, the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 start to emit white light and continue to the next variation. If the display is not started, the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 continue to emit white light until 30 seconds elapse (see steps S819 and S820 described later).

  If the period measurement timer is not 0 (that is, after the white light emission of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 has already started), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the period measurement timer (step S819). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the period measurement timer after subtraction is 0 (step S820). If the value of the period measurement timer after subtraction is not 0, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the period measurement timer after subtraction is 0, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table for rainbow effect corresponding to the current brightness setting value (step S821). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S822).

  “Rainbow effect” means that a combination of light emitting elements to emit light among red light emitting elements, green light emitting elements, and blue light emitting elements included in each multicolor light emitting diode is changed. This is an effect of changing the emission color. In this embodiment, the luminance of the light emitting element to emit light is adjusted, and the emission color of each multicolor light emitting diode is changed (transitioned) in the order of red → orange → yellow → green → blue → blue purple → red purple. After reddish purple, the color changes back to red again and the above emission color change is repeated.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S823). Specifically, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the gauge display indicating the luminance setting value or the customer waiting demonstration display 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 a rainbow effect by performing on / off control of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output a sound effect corresponding to the rainbow effect or the customer waiting demonstration display from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 executes steps S821 and steps S828 and S833, which will be described later, to emit red, green, and blue light from each of the multicolor light emitting diodes constituting the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25. For example, red → orange → yellow → green → blue → blue purple → red by sequentially switching and executing the control of causing only one of the elements to emit light or combining any two to emit light. The rainbow effect is executed by causing the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit light in the order of the purple emission color.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a luminance adjustment period flag (step S824).

  If the brightness adjustment period flag is set in step S815 (that is, if the customer waiting daemon installation display and the rainbow effect are already started and the brightness adjustment is possible), the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the process timer. 1 is subtracted (step S825). When the process timer times out (Y in step S826), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S827). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S828).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation detection signal indicating that the forward tilt operation by the stick controller 122 has been performed has been input (step S829). If the operation detection signal indicating that the forward tilting operation has been performed is input, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the brightness setting value (step S830). However, even if an operation detection signal indicating that a forward tilting operation has been performed is input, the current brightness setting value is already the maximum value (for example, 10 of the brightness setting values 2 to 10). If it is, the luminance setting value is not added. Then, control goes to a step S833.

  If the operation detection signal indicating that the forward tilting operation has been performed is not input, the effect control CPU 101 has input the operation detection signal indicating that the stick controller 122 has performed the backward tilt operation. It is confirmed whether or not (step S831). If the operation detection signal indicating that the backward tilting operation has been performed is input, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the brightness setting value (step S832). However, even if an operation detection signal indicating that a backward tilting operation has been performed is input, the value of the current luminance setting value is already the minimum value (for example, two of the luminance setting values 2 to 10). If it is, the luminance setting value is not subtracted. Then, control goes to a step S833.

  In this embodiment, the minimum value of the brightness setting value is 2 (therefore, the brightness cannot be adjusted until the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 is completely zero). It may be configured so that the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 can be adjusted to 0 completely so that the brightness can be adjusted to 0.

  In step S833, the CPU 101 for effect control switches to process data for rainbow effect according to the changed brightness setting value (step S833), and restarts the process timer (step S834). Thereafter, the process of step S828 is executed using the process data switched in step S833, whereby the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 is changed to the brightness corresponding to the changed brightness setting value.

  By executing the processing of steps S821 to S834, the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 is adjusted while confirming with a plurality of emission colors by tilting the stick controller 122 forward or backward during the brightness adjustable period. can do.

  In addition, when the process of steps S821 to S834 is executed and the brightness is adjusted, for example, when the change display of the effect symbol is started, in the process of step S8003 of the effect symbol change start process as will be described later. Then, the adjusted luminance setting value is read, and process data corresponding to the read adjusted luminance setting value is selected, so that the light emission control of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 is performed with the adjusted luminance.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 29, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs various notice effects (for example, step-up notice effect, mini character advance effect, movable object notice effect using a movable member, button notice effect) on the effect display device 9 during the effect symbol change display. The notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute or setting the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S8002).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the brightness setting value stored in the RAM, and when executing the current brightness setting value, the variation pattern, and the notice effect, selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step). S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 30 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8003.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8007).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8107).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

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

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

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start 1 designation command. A big hit start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a big hit start 2 designation command has been received, or a big hit start 2 designation command reception flag indicating that a big hit start 2 designation command has been received, or a small hit / It is confirmed whether or not the sudden probability big hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S8305). When the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag, jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag. (Step S8306), a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (Step S8307). If the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the flag that was set. To reset.

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

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 26, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing.

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

  Next, an effect aspect of the effect executed during the brightness adjustable period will be described. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the effect executed during the brightness adjustable period. In addition, in FIG. 33, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  As shown in FIG. 33 (1), when the effect symbol variation display is being executed, the effect display device 9 displays the effect symbol variation display, and the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 indicate the effect symbol. Light emission is controlled in a pattern corresponding to the fluctuation display. In addition, the speaker 27 outputs an effect sound corresponding to the change display of the effect symbol (see steps S8005 and S8105).

  When the variation display of the effect symbol is finished, if no reserved memory is accumulated and no new start winning is generated, the next variation display is not started immediately. When the change display is not executed, control for causing the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit white light is started as shown in FIG. 33 (2) (see step S817). FIG. 33 (2) shows a state in which the decoration LED 25 emits white light, but the frame LED 28 similarly emits white light.

  Next, when the next change display is not started until 30 seconds have passed without a new start winning, the display of the customer waiting demonstration display 200 is started as shown in FIG. At the same time, the rainbow effect is started by the light emission control of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 (see steps S821 and S828).

  In the rainbow effect, as shown in FIG. 33 (3), the entire frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are made to emit red light, and then the entire frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are emitted orange as shown in FIG. 33 (4). Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (5), for example, red → orange → yellow → green → blue → in a mode in which the entire frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are changed to a state of emitting yellow light. This is executed in such a manner that the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are caused to emit light in the order of blue-violet → red-purple emission color. In FIG. 33 (3), the decoration LED 25 is emitting red light, but the frame LED 28 is also emitting red light. FIG. 33 (4) shows a state in which the decoration LED 25 emits orange light, but the frame LED 28 similarly emits orange light. FIG. 33 (5) shows a state in which the decoration LED 25 emits yellow light, but the frame LED 28 similarly emits yellow light.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (3), when the display of the customer waiting demonstration display 200 and the rainbow effect are started, for example, the effect display device 9 displays a gauge display 201 indicating the brightness setting value, and the brightness setting. Move to a possible period. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (4), when a forward tilting operation is performed using the stick controller 122, the luminance setting value is changed to a high value, and the gauge setting 201 is changed to the luminance setting value after the change. And the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 during light emission increase (see steps S829, S830, and S833). On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (5), when the tilting operation is performed backward using the stick controller 122, the luminance setting value is changed to a low value, and the gauge display 201 is changed to the luminance setting value after the change. And the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 that are emitting light are reduced (see steps S831, S832, and S833).

  In this embodiment, the display of the customer waiting demonstration display 200 and the rainbow effect are started based on the fact that 30 seconds have elapsed after the end of the variable display, and the brightness setting operation period is started. In the above, the case where the brightness adjustment is performed by updating the gauge display 201 without interrupting the customer waiting demonstration display 200 even when the operation by the stick controller 122 is detected is shown. The production mode of production is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, when a brightness adjustment operation is detected during the brightness adjustable period, the customer waiting demonstration display 200 may be interrupted and the brightness adjustment menu screen may be displayed.

  Also, for example, the rainbow effect is not started immediately after 30 seconds after the end of the variable display, but the rainbow effect is started at the timing when the brightness adjustment operation is further detected after 30 seconds. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case has been shown in which the transition to the brightness adjustable period is made at the timing when 30 seconds have elapsed after the end of the variable display. However, it is not limited to 30 seconds. It may be configured to shift to the brightness adjustable period at a timing when a period other than 30 seconds elapses, such as transition to a brightness adjustable period when 1 minute elapses. Further, for example, when the variable display is finished, the rainbow effect may be started immediately without waiting for 30 seconds to pass, and the period may be shifted to the brightness adjustable period.

  In this embodiment, the case where the brightness can be adjusted by tilting the front and back of the stick controller 122 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the brightness may be adjusted by tilting the left and right of the stick controller 122. Further, for example, the brightness may be adjusted by pressing the push button 120 or pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 included in the stick controller 122. For example, when the gaming machine includes a jog dial, the brightness may be adjusted by rotating the jog dial. Further, when the gaming machine includes a cross key, the brightness may be adjusted by operating the cross key.

  Further, not only when an operation means such as the stick controller 122 is used, for example, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor is provided, and it is based on detecting that the player has touched a certain part of the player or a specific part of the gaming machine. The brightness may be adjustable.

  In addition, it is not configured so that the brightness adjustment period can be immediately started when 30 seconds have elapsed after the end of the variable display, but for example, the display of the customer waiting demonstration display 200 is performed when 30 seconds have elapsed after the end of the variable display. However, it is not possible to adjust the brightness immediately, but it is displayed based on the detection of the player's operation by prompting the player to perform an operation such as "Press the button to adjust the brightness!" It may be configured to shift to the luminance adjustment screen of 33 (3) to (5) and shift to the luminance adjustment possible period. In this case, the rainbow effect may be started immediately after the start of the display of the customer waiting demonstration display 200 after 30 seconds have passed after the end of the variable display and the transition to the brightness adjustable period has not yet been made. Alternatively, it may be configured such that the white light is still emitted at this stage, and the transition to the rainbow effect is performed after the transition to the brightness adjustable period.

  Next, the transition timing of the brightness adjustable period will be described. FIG. 34 is a timing chart for explaining the transition timing of the brightness adjustable period.

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the effect symbol variation display is executed, the effect display device 9 displays the effect symbol variation display, and the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 display the effect symbol variation display. Light emission is controlled with a corresponding pattern. In addition, the speaker 27 outputs an effect sound corresponding to the change display of the effect symbol (see steps S8005 and S8105).

  Next, when the variation display of the effect symbol is finished, if no reserved memory is accumulated and no new start winning is generated, the next variation display is not started immediately. When the variable display is not executed, the control for causing the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit white light is started as shown in FIG. 34 (see step S817).

  Next, when the next variation display is not started until 30 seconds have passed without a new start winning, the display of the customer waiting demonstration display 200 is started as shown in FIG. The rainbow effect is started by the light emission control of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 (see steps S821 and S828). Then, as shown in FIG. 34, when the display of the customer waiting demonstration display and the rainbow effect are executed, the brightness adjustment is possible, and the brightness can be adjusted by tilting the stick controller 122 forward or backward. It becomes possible (see steps S829 to S834).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, during the adjustable period (in this example, during the luminance adjustable period), the stage of the stage of production by the production device (in this example, the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25). Adjustment (in this example, brightness adjustment) can be performed. In addition, at the stage of adjustment, an effect is produced in a plurality of types of effects during the adjustable period (in this example, by executing a rainbow effect during the brightness adjustment period, a plurality of light emission colors with adjusted brightness). The frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are caused to emit light). Therefore, since the stage of production by the stage device being adjusted can be confirmed in a plurality of types of production modes, the stage device can be easily set to an appropriate stage of production.

  For example, even if the brightness adjustment is performed, if the light emission state after the brightness adjustment can be confirmed only with a limited light emission color, the light emission state in other light emission colors cannot be properly confirmed, and the brightness adjustment is not necessarily performed appropriately. May not be possible. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the rainbow effect is executed and the light is emitted in order with a plurality of light emission colors, the light emission state can be confirmed with each of the plurality of light emission colors with the adjusted luminance. It is possible to easily set the brightness.

  In addition, for example, the luminance that is visually recognized through the lens of the frame LED 28 and the luminance that is visually recognized through the lens of the frame LED 25 (which may be an LED provided on the game board 6) are different from each other because the lens is different. The direction is different, and generally the way it looks is different. In contrast, in this embodiment, both the frame LED 28 provided in the game frame and the decoration LED 25 provided in the game board 6 are controlled to emit light during the brightness adjustment period. The luminance can be adjusted while confirming which luminance of both, and can be easily set to an appropriate luminance.

  In addition, you may comprise so that each brightness | luminance can be adjusted independently for every lamp and LED group. For example, the frame LED 28 provided in the game frame and the decoration LED 25 provided in the game board 6 may be configured so that the respective luminances can be adjusted independently. Further, the frame lamp / LED group (upper) provided above the game frame, the frame lamp / LED group (lower) provided below the game frame, and the effect display device 9 of the game board 6 are further subdivided. (Liquid crystal display device) The brightness of each panel lamp / LED group (around the liquid crystal) provided around the board lamp / LED group (around the accessory) provided around the game board 6 You may comprise so that adjustment is possible.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the rendering device includes at least light emitting means (in this example, the frame LED 28 and the decorative LED 25 configured by a multicolor light emitting body (multicolor light emitting diode)), and controls at least the light emitting means. In addition, it is possible to adjust at least the luminance of the light emitting means. In addition, the adjustable period (in this example, the brightness adjustable period) is a period during standby display (in this example, during a customer waiting demonstration display), and after a variable display of identification information is completed, a predetermined period (in this example) Then, the standby display is executed based on the elapse of 30 seconds. Then, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in a single color (in this example, white) until the predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display of the identification information is finished, and the light emission means is controlled to emit light in a plurality of colors when the standby display period is reached. (In this example, a rainbow effect is executed). Therefore, it can be easily recognized that the adjustable period has been reached.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where it shifts to the brightness adjustable period during the customer waiting demonstration display after the end of the variable display is shown, it is not limited to such a mode, for example, during the variable display of the production symbol A brightness adjustable period may be provided in the period or the big hit game period so that the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 can be adjusted.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the light emission means is controlled to emit light in a single color (in this example, white) until the predetermined period (in this example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the variable display is finished is shown. It is not limited to one that performs light emission control in a single color. For example, although light emission control is performed with a plurality of light emission colors, light emission control is performed with a smaller number of light emission colors than the light emission control during the brightness adjustment possible period, or the light emission color switching speed is slower than during the brightness adjustment possible period. You may perform light emission control in an aspect. As such, it is sufficient that the light emission is controlled at least in a manner that is less conspicuous than during the brightness adjustment possible period.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the case where the effect device is the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 configured by a multicolor light emitting body (multicolor light emitting diode) and performs the brightness adjustment has been described. For example, the production device may be the speaker 27 and adjust the volume. A second embodiment in which the production device is the speaker 27 and performs volume adjustment will be described below.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, in the initialization process of the effect control main process in step S701, the effect control CPU 101 sets the volume setting value of the speaker 27 to the initial value. In this embodiment, the maximum value (for example, 10 of the sound volume setting values 2 to 10) is set as the initial value of the sound volume setting value. The volume setting value is stored in a RAM provided in the production control microcomputer 100.

  Note that the initial value of the volume setting value is not limited to the maximum value. For example, the initial value of the volume setting value is set to a minimum value (for example, two of the volume setting values 2 to 10) or an intermediate value. (For example, 5) may be set. Further, for example, when the RAM provided in the production control microcomputer 100 is backed up, the volume setting value set before the previous power supply stop is taken over as it is and set as the initial value of the volume setting value. You may do it.

  In addition, instead of setting the initial value of the volume setting value as a fixed value, for example, a game shop clerk can be set to an arbitrary value by operating a switch on the back side of the gaming machine when power is applied to the gaming machine May be.

  FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are flowcharts showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the second embodiment. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the processes in steps S 811 and S 812 are the same as those described in the first embodiment. In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a volume adjustment period flag and a period measurement timer, which will be described later (step S813X). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S814).

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set (N in step S811), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the volume adjustment period flag indicating that the volume of the speaker 27 is adjustable is set. (Step S815X). If the volume adjustment period flag is not set (that is, if the volume adjustment period is not set), the process proceeds to step S816. Note that the processes in steps S816 to S820 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  If the value of the period measurement timer after subtraction in step S820 is 0, the effect control CPU 101 selects a music effect process table corresponding to the current volume setting value (step S821X). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S822).

  The “music effect” is an effect performed by outputting some music composed of a plurality of sounds from the speaker 27. Note that the music does not necessarily have to be a piece of music, and any production that outputs a plurality of sounds in order from the speaker 27 may be used so that at least the adjusted volume can be confirmed with a plurality of sounds. In addition, when performing a musical performance, sounds of various pitches may be sequentially output, or sounds of various rhythms and tempos may be sequentially output.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S823). Specifically, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the gauge display indicating the volume setting value or the customer waiting demonstration display on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform light emission control of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output an effect sound corresponding to the music from the speaker 27.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a volume adjustment period flag (step S824X).

  The processes in steps S825 to S828 are the same as those processes described in the first embodiment.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation detection signal indicating that the forward tilt operation by the stick controller 122 has been performed has been input (step S829). If an operation detection signal indicating that a forward tilting operation has been performed is input, the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the volume setting value (step S830X). However, even if an operation detection signal indicating that a forward tilting operation has been performed is input, the current volume setting value is already the maximum value (for example, 10 of the volume setting values 2 to 10). If it is, the value of the volume setting value is not added. Then, control goes to a step S833X.

  If the operation detection signal indicating that the forward tilting operation has been performed is not input, the effect control CPU 101 has input the operation detection signal indicating that the stick controller 122 has performed the backward tilt operation. It is confirmed whether or not (step S831). If the operation detection signal indicating that the backward tilting operation has been performed is input, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the volume setting value (step S832X). However, even if an operation detection signal indicating that a backward tilting operation has been performed is input, the current volume setting value is already the minimum value (for example, 2 of the volume setting values 2 to 10). If it is, the volume setting value is not subtracted. Then, control goes to a step S833X.

  In this embodiment, the minimum value of the sound volume setting value is 2 (therefore, the sound volume from the speaker 27 cannot be adjusted until the sound volume is completely reduced to 0), but the sound volume setting value is 0. It may be possible to adjust until the volume from the speaker 27 is completely zero.

  In step S833X, the production control CPU 101 switches to process data for music production according to the changed volume setting value (step S833X), and restarts the process timer (step S834). Thereafter, the process of step S828 is executed using the process data switched in step S833X, whereby the volume of the music is changed to the volume corresponding to the changed volume setting value.

  By performing the processing of steps S821X to S834, the volume of the speaker 27 is adjusted while confirming with a plurality of sounds included in the music by tilting the stick controller 122 forward or backward during the volume adjustable period. can do.

  In addition, when the processing of steps S821X to S834 is executed and the volume is adjusted, for example, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, after the adjustment in the process of step S8003 of the effect symbol variation start process, The volume setting value is read, and process data corresponding to the read adjusted volume setting value is selected, so that the effect sound is output from the speaker 27 at the adjusted volume.

  In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the processing in steps S816 to S818 is executed, so that the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are displayed until 30 seconds have elapsed after the last variation display is finished. Shows a case of emitting white light, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, instead of the white light emission of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 or together with the white light emission, a single sound effect sound is output from the speaker 27 until the end of the last variation display, and the output sound is completely silent. An effect may be executed. Then, after 30 seconds have passed and the volume adjustment period is reached, output of a music composed of a plurality of sounds may be started.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the volume adjustment is performed collectively without distinguishing the level of the sound is shown, but the volume can be individually adjusted according to the level of the sound. Also good. For example, it may be configured such that the volume can be adjusted individually for bass and treble, or can be further subdivided so that the volume can be adjusted individually for bass, medium-high tone, and treble. Or you may.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the rendering device includes at least sound output means (speaker 27 in this example). Further, sound output control can be performed using at least the sound output means, and at least the sound volume of the sound output means can be adjusted. Then, during the adjustable period (in this example, during the volume adjustable period), the music output is controlled using the sound output means. Therefore, the volume can be adjusted while checking the volume of the sound output means, so that the sound output means can be easily set to an appropriate volume.

  In this embodiment, the case where the volume of the speaker 27 is adjusted instead of the structure of adjusting the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 in the first embodiment is shown. You may comprise combining the structure which adjusts the brightness | luminance of frame LED28 and decoration LED25 in embodiment, and the structure which adjusts the volume of the speaker 27 in this embodiment.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, for example, red → orange → yellow → green → blue → blue purple → red purple emission color while the entire frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 emit light with the same emission color. Although the case where the rainbow effect is executed in such a manner that the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 emit light in order is shown, the rainbow effect is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of causing the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit light in the same emission color, the emission colors of the multicolor light emitters (multicolor light emitting diodes) constituting the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 are different from each other even at the same timing. A rainbow effect may be executed by emitting light. Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which a rainbow effect is performed by causing the multicolor light emitters (multicolor light emitting diodes) constituting the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 to emit light in different modes.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, a rainbow effect may be executed in which the light emission colors of the respective multicolor light emitting diodes are lit in different colors one after another at the start of the variable display of decorative symbols or the start of the reach effect. . In general, in a rainbow effect, light emission of a multicolor light emitting diode is performed while changing a combination of light emitting elements to be emitted among red light emitting elements, green light emitting elements, and blue light emitting elements included in each multicolor light emitting diode. This is an effect of changing colors. Specifically, among red, green, and blue light-emitting elements (each represented by (r, g, b), 1 is light emission, and 0 is light-off), only the red light-emitting element is caused to emit light (( r, g, b) = (1, 0, 0)) red, and then the red and green light emitting elements are allowed to emit light ((r, g, b) = (1, 1, 0)) to be yellow, Subsequently, only the green light emitting element is caused to emit light ((r, g, b) = (0, 1, 0)), and then green and blue light emitting elements are caused to emit light ((r, g, b). = (0,1,1)) is light blue, and then only the blue light emitting element emits light ((r, g, b) = (0,0,1)) and then green, then red and blue light emission The effect is to make the element emit light ((r, g, b) = (1, 0, 1)) to make it reddish purple. That is, in a general rainbow effect, the emission color is changed by changing the combination of a light emitting element that emits light and a light emitting element that is turned off. However, since red is a color that gives a strong impression to the human eye, simply changing the combination of a light emitting element that emits light and a light emitting element that turns off the light causes the red color to stand out from the other colors. As a result, the red light emission changes suddenly. Moreover, the change about blue light emission will become dark. Therefore, in the rainbow effect in this embodiment, in order to make the change in the light emission color smoother and clearly visible to the player, the brightness of the light emitting element to emit light is adjusted, and each multicolor light emitting diode is made red. , Orange, yellow, green, blue, bluish purple, and reddish purple are changed (transitioned) in this order. After reddish purple, the color changes back to red again and the above emission color change is repeated. Specifically, in the rainbow effect in this embodiment, 16 levels of luminance from 0 to 15 (indicated by 0 to F in hexadecimal number, 1 to F emits light and 0 turns off) are provided, and only the red light emitting element is maximum. After emitting light with luminance ((r, g, b) = (F, 0,0)) to red, the red light emitting element emits light with maximum luminance and the green light emitting element emits light with intermediate luminance ((r , G, b) = (F, 7, 0)) After the orange color, the red and green light emitting elements emit light with the maximum luminance ((r, g, b) = (F, F, 0)) To do. Thereafter, only the green light-emitting element emits light with the maximum luminance ((r, g, b) = (0, F, 0)), and then the green light-emitting element and the blue light-emitting element emit light with the maximum luminance. ((R, g, b) = (0, F, F)) Only the blue light emitting element is caused to emit light at the maximum luminance without being light blue ((r, g, b) = (0, 0, F). ) Blue, then red light emitting element with medium luminance and blue light emitting element with maximum luminance ((r, g, b) = (7,0, F)) The light-emitting element and the blue light-emitting element emit light with the maximum luminance ((r, g, b) = (F, 0, F)) to make red purple. According to this, after the multi-color light emitting diode emits red light, the luminance of the light-emitting element included in the multi-color light emitting diode is adjusted to emit orange light and then changed to yellow light emitting color. It is possible to prevent the change from appearing suddenly, and to smoothly switch the emission color of the multicolor light emitting diode. Furthermore, since the multi-color light emitting diode emits green light and then changes to blue instead of emitting light blue, the change in blue light emission can be prevented from becoming dark. The color emission of the color light emitting diode can be smoothly switched. In the rainbow effect in this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, the light emission color at the start of the rainbow effect is different for each multicolor light emitting diode (for example, the light emission of 1 to 14 multicolor light emitting diodes). Each color is changed to red, magenta, bluish purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, bluish purple, blue, green, yellow, orange), and the respective emission colors are changed sequentially (for example, 1 to The light emission colors of the 14 multicolor light emitting diodes are changed to orange, red, magenta, blue-violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue-violet, blue, green, yellow, respectively, and then yellow, orange , Red, magenta, violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, violet, blue, green). According to this, since the multicolor light emitting diodes arranged in adjacent positions have different timings of transition to the same light emission color, when viewed from the player side, the light emission color can be seen to move, Amusement interest can be improved. In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, the rainbow effect can be executed when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the order of change in the emission color of the multicolor light emitting diode may be the reverse of the above order (in the order of red purple, blue purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red). Further, although an example in which the intermediate luminance is “7” out of 16 steps from 0 to 15 is shown, for example, in the case of orange, the luminance of the green light emitting element is set to “3” ((r, g, b) = (F, 3, 0)), and may be changed according to the emission color.

  In this embodiment, when the reach effect is started, an effect (an effect other than the rainbow effect) of changing the emission color of some of the multicolor light emitting diodes may be executed. For the effects other than the rainbow effect, for example, according to the effect contents displayed on the effect display device 9, among the 1 to 14 multicolor light emitting diodes, 1 to 9 multicolor light emitting diodes are red, and 10 to 14 multicolor light emitting diodes. After the color light emitting diodes are lit in blue, the effect is that the 1-5 multicolor light emitting diodes are lit in red and the 6-14 multicolor light emitting diodes are lit in blue, that is, the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 This is an effect of changing the 6-9 multicolor light emitting diodes to red and blue according to the contents. Note that the multicolor light emitting diodes to be changed in effects other than the rainbow effect may be 5 to 11 or 7 to 9 instead of 6 to 10. Moreover, red and blue may be reversed, red and green, and green and blue may be sufficient. In this embodiment, although described later in detail, effects other than the rainbow effect can be executed regardless of the result of the variable display result.

  An example of a main effect operation when a rainbow effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37A shows an example of an effect operation when a rainbow effect is executed when the variable display result is “probable big hit”, and each multicolor light emitting diode (1-14 multicolor light emitting diodes) is shown. ) In red, magenta, blue-violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue-violet, blue, green, yellow, and orange. Then, as shown in FIG. 37B, after the content of the effect on the effect display device 9 is changed (after the display image is updated in the effect display device 9), the effect control CPU 101 applies to the lamp driver board 35. The signals are transmitted and the emission colors of the respective multicolor light emitting diodes are adjusted. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), the multicolor light emitting diodes 1 to 14 are turned into orange, red, red purple, bluish purple, blue. , Green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue-violet, blue, green and yellow. Subsequently, after the effect content in the effect display device 9 is changed again (after the display image is updated in the effect display device 9), as shown in FIG. The color light emitting diode is transitioned to yellow, orange, red, red purple, blue purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, red purple, blue purple, blue and green emission colors. In this way, the light emission colors of the respective multicolor light emitting diodes are sequentially changed. Then, after turning on with the red emission color, instead of making the transition to the yellow emission color, the transition to the orange emission color is made once, and then the transition to the yellow emission color is made. This makes it possible to smoothly switch the emission color and improve the game entertainment. In addition, after turning on with the green light emitting color, it is turned on with the blue light emitting color instead of turning on with the light blue light emitting color. Can be made smoother, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, among the multi-color light emitting diodes arranged in a plurality, the multi-color light emitting diodes arranged adjacent to each other have different timings for transition to the same light emission color, more specifically, the adjacent multi-color light emitting diodes Since the transition order is shifted one step at a time, from the player's point of view, it appears that the emission color moves with each transition, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, the player visually recognizes a plurality of light emission colors in order to make the transition while lighting each multicolor light emitting diode so that all the light emission colors that can be transitioned are any of the multicolor light emitting diodes of 1 to 14. This can widen the range of production and improve the game entertainment. Furthermore, once the multicolor light emitting diode is turned on, the light emitting color is turned on for a period longer than the image update period in the effect display device 9 and then transitions to another light emitting color. Note that the image update period is, for example, a period of time until one image is updated (a period from when the first frame is displayed until the second frame is displayed). When there is a movement, it may be a period until the movement appears, that is, a period until a different image is displayed. Also, instead of causing the multicolor light emitting diode to emit blue light and then changing to red purple, the blue light emitting element emits light at maximum brightness and the red light emitting element changes to blue purple to emit light at intermediate brightness. The change in light emission can be prevented from becoming dark, the light emission color can be switched smoothly, and the game entertainment can be improved. In the illustrated example, the rainbow effect is executed when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, but the rainbow effect can be executed even in the case of the normal reach. Further, the rainbow effect may be executed only when the reach effect of the super reach is executed. In this case, it is only necessary to specify the variation pattern and determine to execute the rainbow effect only when the reach effect of super reach is performed.

  Next, an example of a main effect operation when an effect other than the rainbow effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38A shows an example of an effect operation when an effect other than the rainbow effect is executed when the variable display result is “normal big hit (non-probable big hit)” or “out of place”. Of the color light emitting diodes (1 to 14 multicolor light emitting diodes), 1 to 7 are turned on in red, and 8 to 14 are turned on in blue. In the illustrated example, an example in which an effect other than the rainbow effect is executed in accordance with the start of the reach effect is shown. And as shown in FIG.38 (b), after the effect content in the effect display apparatus 9 is changed (after a display image is updated in the effect display apparatus 9), from the effect control CPU 101 to the lamp driver substrate 35. As shown in FIG. 38 (b), 1-9 are red and 10-14 are adjusted among the 1-14 multicolor light emitting diodes as shown in FIG. 38 (b). Is lit in the blue emission color (that is, the emission colors of the multicolor light emitting diodes 8 and 9 are changed). Subsequently, after the effect contents in the effect display device 9 are changed again (after the display image is updated in the effect display device 9), as shown in FIG. Among the color light emitting diodes, 1 to 5 are lit in red and 6 to 14 are lit in blue (that is, the emission colors of 6 to 9 multicolor light emitting diodes are changed). Then, after the effect content in the effect display device 9 is changed again (after the display image is updated in the effect display device 9), as shown in FIG. Among the light emitting diodes, 1 to 7 are turned on in red and 8 to 14 are turned on in blue (that is, the emission colors of the multicolor light emitting diodes 6 and 7 are changed). In this way, in the effects other than the rainbow effect, the emission colors of some multicolor light emitting diodes are changed. Also in this case, since the lighting display transitions to another emission color after lighting for a period longer than the image update period in the effect display device 9, the switching of the emission color can be made clear. As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, it is only necessary to perform an effect other than the rainbow effect of the type corresponding to the effect content displayed on the effect display device 9. In the example shown in the drawing, an effect in which a red character and a blue character fight is performed in the effect display device 9, and among the multicolor light emitting diodes 1 to 14 in accordance with the battle situation, the number of red lights and the blue character are changed to blue. The number of lights is increased or decreased. Although not shown, when the red character wins, all the multi-color light emitting diodes 1 to 14 emit light in red, and when the blue character wins, 1 to 14 All the multicolor light emitting diodes may emit blue light. In addition, when the effect display device 9 performs an effect in which red and green characters fight, the number of red-lighted LEDs and the number of green-lit LEDs among the multicolor light-emitting diodes 1 to 14 increase or decrease. It may be. In this case, when it is determined that an effect other than the rainbow effect is executed, the emission color may be determined according to the type of reach effect. According to this, a production can be shown dynamically and a game entertainment interest can be improved. In the illustrated example, an effect other than the rainbow effect is executed when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, but an effect other than the rainbow effect can be executed even in the case of the normal reach. Further, an effect other than the rainbow effect may be executed only when the reach effect of the super reach is executed. In this case, it is only necessary to specify a variation pattern and determine that an effect other than the rainbow effect is executed only when the reach effect of the super reach is performed.

  37 and 38 show the light emission control mode of the decoration LED 25, the frame LED 28 is also controlled to emit light in the same manner.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, in the rainbow effect, after turning on with the red emission color, instead of making the transition to the yellow emission color, the transition to the orange emission color is performed once. Since the transition to the yellow emission color is made, it is possible to prevent the change of the red emission from being suddenly seen, to smoothly switch the emission color, and to improve the game entertainment. In addition, after turning on with the green light emitting color, it is turned on with the blue light emitting color instead of turning on with the light blue light emitting color. Can be made smoother, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, among the multi-color light emitting diodes arranged in a plurality, the multi-color light emitting diodes arranged adjacent to each other have different timings for transition to the same light emission color, more specifically, the adjacent multi-color light emitting diodes Since the transition order is shifted one step at a time, from the player's point of view, it appears that the emission color moves with each transition, and the game entertainment can be improved. Moreover, since each multicolor light emitting diode is turned on so that all the light emission colors that can be changed are any of the multicolor light emitting diodes 1 to 14, the player can visually recognize a plurality of light emitting colors. , The range of production is widened, and the entertainment interest can be improved. Furthermore, once the multicolor light emitting diode is turned on, the light emitting color is turned on for a period longer than the image update period in the effect display device 9 and then the next light emitting color is changed. Also, instead of causing the multicolor light emitting diode to emit blue light and then changing to red purple, the blue light emitting element emits light at maximum brightness and the red light emitting element changes to blue purple to emit light at intermediate brightness. The change in light emission can be prevented from becoming dark, the light emission color can be switched smoothly, and the game entertainment can be improved. Even when the transition order of the luminescent colors in the rainbow effect is reversed, the change in the red luminescence is suddenly changed by changing the yellow luminescent color to the orange luminescent color before changing to the red luminescent color. It is possible to prevent the visible color and to smoothly switch the emission color, and to improve the game entertainment. In addition, by changing the blue light emission color to the green light emission color instead of the light blue light emission color, the change in the blue light emission can be prevented from becoming dark and the light emission color can be switched smoothly. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that an effect other than the rainbow effect or the rainbow effect is executed, an effect other than the rainbow effect or the rainbow effect is executed according to the contents of the predetermined effect control pattern. In this case, in a predetermined production control pattern, the light-emitting elements included in each multicolor light-emitting diode are displayed in 16 levels of brightness from 0 to 15 (0 is the minimum and 15 is the maximum brightness). Turn on (turn on according to preset brightness data). However, this is an example, and for example, the maximum value of the luminance when the light emitting element is turned on may be changeable by the player's operation. Specifically, when the player operates the push button 120 (for example, depending on the number of times the button is pressed), the brightness of 16 levels from 0 to 15 is changed from 14 levels from 0 to 13 to 12 from 0 to 11. It is only necessary to be able to adjust the brightness to be darker, such as 10 stages from 0 to 9, and all brightness data values set in advance according to the number of times the push button 31 is pressed by the player. Should be subtracted. According to this, the brightness of the multicolor light emitting diode can be changed according to the player's preference, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to store setting information (luminance data) for each luminance, and the storage capacity can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, an example in which the light emission colors of the multicolor light emitting diodes are sequentially shifted in a rainbow effect or an effect other than the rainbow effect is shown. For example, after the multicolor light emitting diode is turned on with one light emission color Before the light emission color is changed, all the light emitting elements included in the respective multicolor light emitting diodes may be turned off for a period shorter than the image update period in the effect display device 9 (for example, 10 milliseconds). In this case, the brightness data set in advance for each transition order includes the brightness of each multicolor light emitting diode as “0” (the brightness of each light emitting element included in each multicolor light emitting diode is “0”), and the turn-off time. May be included so that data of 10 milliseconds is referred to in accordance with the transition timing. According to this, since the multicolor light emitting diode is turned off for a period shorter than the image update period at the timing when the light emission color of the multicolor light emitting diode transitions, the player cannot visually recognize that the light has been turned off, but the switching of the light emission color is clear. Can improve the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, when the rainbow effect is executed, the multi-color light emitting diodes 1 to 14 are changed to red, magenta, bluish purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, bluish purple, blue, Although an example of lighting with green, yellow, and orange emission colors is shown, this is an example. For example, when the gaming state is a probable state, the multi-color light emitting diodes 1 to 14 are connected to red, red, magenta, magenta, violet, violet, blue, blue, green, green, yellow, yellow, orange. Even if the same type of effect is executed on the effect display device 9 or the like, such as lighting in orange, the emission color (even if the same type of effect is executed in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state), You may make it the light emission pattern (light emission color) of the multi-color light emitting diode of 1-14 differ according to a game state. Further, the light emission pattern may be different between the case of super reach and the case of normal reach. In this case, in the rainbow effect, each of the multi-color light emitting diodes 1 to 14 emits red, red, magenta, magenta, violet, violet, blue, blue, green, green, yellow, yellow, orange, orange. After turning on, two multicolor light emission such as transition to orange, orange, red, red, red purple, magenta, blue purple, blue purple, blue, blue, green, green, yellow, yellow emission colors It is only necessary that the diodes transition in pairs. Also, in the effects other than the rainbow effect, for example, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the emission colors of the multicolor light emitting diodes 6 to 9 are not changed, but the multicolor light emitting diodes 5 to 10 are not changed. Even when the same type of effect is executed on the effect display device 9 or the like such as changing the emission color between red and blue (the same type of effect is executed in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state). Even in this case, the light emission patterns (light emission colors) of the multicolor light emitting diodes to be changed according to the gaming state may be different. According to this, it is possible to collect the player's attention (the player's attention to the light emission pattern) with respect to the light emission color of the multicolor light emitting diode, and to improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, the configuration shown in this embodiment is also a combination of the configuration for adjusting the brightness of the frame LED 28 and the decoration LED 25 in the first embodiment and the configuration for adjusting the volume of the speaker 27 in the second embodiment. It may be configured.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the brightness adjustment of both the frame LED 28 provided in the game frame and the decoration LED 25 provided in the game board 6 can be adjusted is shown. For example, only one of the frame LED 28 provided on the game frame or the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board 6 may be configured so that the brightness can be adjusted.

  Further, the LED may be provided not only in the game frame and the game board 6, but also the speaker may be provided in the game frame and the game board 6. In this case, the volume of both the speaker provided in the game frame and the speaker provided in the game board 6 may be adjusted, or may be provided in the speaker or game board 6 provided in the game frame. Only one of the provided speakers may be configured so that the volume can be adjusted.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, during the brightness adjustable period or the volume adjustable period, a rainbow effect different from the effect during the normal game is executed to control the light emission of each LED, or the normal game Although the case of outputting a song different from the performance sound in the middle is shown, each LED is controlled to emit light with the same light emission pattern as the effect during the normal game, or the same effect sound as during the normal game is output It may be configured to do. For example, each LED may be controlled to emit light during a period in which the brightness can be adjusted with the same light emission pattern as during execution of normal fluctuation display. Background music (BGM) output from a speaker during normal fluctuation display is also possible. ) May be configured to output from the speaker during the volume adjustable period. With such a configuration, it is possible to check the brightness of the lamp / LED and the volume using the most frequently performed effects during the game, so that it is possible to adjust the brightness and volume more suitable for the actual game. Can do. Further, since it is possible to eliminate the necessity of preparing lamp / LED data and sound data dedicated for the adjustable period, the necessary data capacity can be reduced.

  Further, for example, it is possible to control the light emission during the brightness adjustable period or to output the effect sound during the volume adjustable period with the light emission pattern of the notice effect lamp / LED having a high execution frequency. Further, for example, when the execution frequency of the voice of the character that is the notice effect is high, the voice of the character may be output in accordance with the tilting operation or the like during the adjustable period even if the lines are different. . In addition, for example, not only light emission control and sound output similar to during variable display, but for example, light emission control during the brightness adjustable period with the same lamp / LED light emission pattern as the effect during big hit game, or during big hit game An effect sound similar to the above effect may be output during the volume adjustable period.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern 100 indicating the variation pattern such as the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

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

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed according to commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do. For example, when applied to a gaming machine, it is provided in the slot machine at the timing when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the reel change display is ended according to the same control as in each of the above embodiments. The rainbow effect or the music effect is executed by causing the multicolor light emitter (multicolor light emitting diode) to emit light, and the brightness and volume adjustment operations are performed. The brightness and volume may be adjustable based on the above.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
122 stick controller

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A directing device;
Production control means capable of controlling the production device
Adjustment means capable of adjusting the stage of production by the production device during the adjustable period;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect,
The production control means performs an adjustment-confirmable production in which the production stage can be confirmed by sequentially changing the production mode during the adjustable period in the production stage adjusted by the adjustment unit, and the adjustable period Including adjustment confirmation capable production execution means capable of displaying a special image showing the current production stage inside ,
The adjustable period is a period in which the gaming effect is not executed. A gaming machine composed of a game frame and a game board,
The adjustment confirmable effect execution means performs a common effect between the effect device provided on the game board and the effect device provided on the game frame during the adjustable period.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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