JP6181795B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  According to the present invention, the game medium can be used for a game based on the value recorded on the recording medium, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device that displays the variation of the identification information and derives and displays the display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific state that is advantageous to the player when playing.

  Card units are installed adjacent to pachinko machines and slot machines, and lending game media such as game balls and medals based on the frequency recorded on cards such as inserted membership cards and prepaid cards. It is a device for. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that outputs a notification image that prompts card ejection on a screen in a predetermined round during a big hit when a card is inserted in the card unit (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-45402 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, if a player does not return a recording medium such as a card during a specific gaming state, the recording medium is returned when the player tries to stop the game. There was a problem that forgetting occurred.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively preventing forgetting to return a recording medium.

Based on the value (for example, frequency) recorded on the recording medium (for example, membership card, visitor card), the game medium (for example, game ball, medal) can be used for games, and identification information (for example, special symbol) , Effect display symbols are displayed in a variable display device (for example, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the effect display device 9) that displays and displays the display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, and a card unit 50) externally controlled to a specific state (for example, a big winning gaming state) advantageous to the player when a symbol and jackpot symbol combination) is derived and displayed. Or it may be built in)
A variable winning device (for example, a game machine medium) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can be won and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is harder to win or not win (for example, a closed state). Special variable winning ball apparatus 20),
Predetermining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, step S60 in FIG. 12) for determining whether or not to control the specific state before the display result of the variation display of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Fluctuation display pattern selection means (for example, a game control micro) for selecting a fluctuation display pattern from a plurality of types of fluctuation display patterns (for example, the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) based on the determination by the prior determination means. Computer 560, steps S91 to S115 in FIG.
Based on the variation display pattern selected by the variation display pattern selection unit, variation display control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) for controlling the variation display of the identification information in the variation display device;
Notification means for executing notification regarding the return of the recording medium (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, step S868, step S878 in FIG. 20, step S716 in FIG. 22);
It is suggested whether or not to enter the specific state by executing re-variable display that temporarily stops and then resumes the variable display from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. Specific production execution means for executing the specific production to perform,
The specific state includes a first specific state (for example, a normal big hit and a probable big hit) for changing the variable winning device to the first state for a first period (for example, 29 seconds × 15 rounds), and the variable winning device for A period shorter than the first period (for example, 0.5 seconds × 2 rounds), and a second specific state to change to the first state (for example, sudden probability change big hit, small hit),
The notification means executes the notification when the first specific state is ended (for example, at the end of the high base state after the big hit in step S877 in FIG. 20, during the ending effect of the big hit gaming state),
The plurality of types of variation display patterns include a specific variation display pattern (for example, the variation pattern type is a variation pattern of the pseudo-reach super reach of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7) that causes the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect,
The variation display pattern selection means is configured to display the specific variation display pattern when it is determined to control to the first specific state rather than when the prior determination means determines not to control the first specific state. Easy to select (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, when it is out of place, it is a ratio of 22/251 × (200/220), and as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7 at a ratio of 0/251, when a normal big hit and a probable big hit are assumed, the ratios of 191/251 × (190/220) and 211/251 × (190/220) are simulated, respectively. Select a variation pattern for a series of superreach)
The notification means does not execute the notification when the second specific state is completed .

In addition, you may provide the following structures.
(1) Based on the value (for example, frequency) recorded on the recording medium (for example, membership card, visitor card), the game medium (for example, game ball, medal) can be used for games, and each can be identified. A variable display device (for example, a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, an effect display, etc.) that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and effect symbols) and derives and displays a display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big winning game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol or a combination of jackpot symbols) is derived and displayed on the device 9) The machine 1, the slot machine, and the card unit 50 may be external or built in)
A variable winning device (for example, a game machine medium) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can be won and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is harder to win or not win (for example, a closed state). Special variable winning ball apparatus 20),
Predetermining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, step S60 in FIG. 12) for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the variation display of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Fluctuation display pattern selection means (for example, a game control micro) for selecting a fluctuation display pattern from a plurality of types of fluctuation display patterns (for example, the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) based on the determination by the prior determination means. Computer 560, steps S91 to S115 in FIG.
Based on the variation display pattern selected by the variation display pattern selection unit, variation display control means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) for controlling the variation display of the identification information in the variation display device;
Informing means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, step S868 in FIG. 20, step S878 in FIG. 20, step S716 in FIG. 22) for informing the recording medium,
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state (for example, a normal big hit and a probable big hit) for changing the variable winning device to the first state for a first period (for example, 29 seconds × 15 rounds), and the variable winning. A second specific gaming state (e.g., sudden probability change big hit, small hit) that changes the device to the first state for a period shorter than the first period (e.g., 0.5 seconds x 2 rounds);
The notification means executes the notification when the first specific gaming state is ended (for example, at the end of the high base state after the big hit in step S877 in FIG. 20, during the ending effect of the big hit gaming state),
The plurality of types of variation display patterns include specific variation display patterns (for example, the variation pattern type is the variation pattern of the super reach in FIGS. 6 and 7),
The variation display pattern selection means is more likely to display the specific variation display when it is determined to control to the first specific gaming state than when the prior determination means determines not to control to the first specific gaming state. It is easy to select a pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, it is a ratio of 22/251 when it is out of place, and as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, when the normal big hit and the probable big hit are shown, the super reach variation patterns are selected at the ratios of 191/251 and 211/251, respectively.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent forgetting to return the recording medium.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
It is possible to control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) (for example, step S305 to step S307 in FIG. 10), and an advantageous state different from the specific gaming state (for example, a high probability state, Game control means (for example, game control) that can be controlled (for example, step S167, step S170A, step S170B, step S172B in FIG. 15) to a high base state, a state where the occurrence frequency of small hits is improved, an RT state, or an ART state) Microcomputer 560),
An effect control means (for example, step S893 in FIG. 21) that can execute a common effect (for example, a latent effect) that is common between when it is controlled to the advantageous state and when it is not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, And a production control microcomputer 100),
The game control means includes a first specific game state (for example, a probable big hit, a normal big hit) and a second specific game state (for example, a small number of prize balls) compared to the first specific game state (for example, a small number of prize balls). For example, it can be controlled to one of a plurality of types of specific gaming states including sudden probability change big hit, small hit)
The effect control means executes the common effect in response to the control to the second specific gaming state (for example, when it is determined immediately after the sudden change big hit or the small hit is executed in step S891 in FIG. 21). In addition, a latent effect is started in step S893).

  According to such a configuration, even if the game is controlled to the second specific gaming state with a low degree of advantage, the player thinks that it may be controlled to the advantageous state by executing the common effect. Can be made. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further improved by further preventing the desire to continue the game from being reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
There are a plurality of triggers when the notification is executed by the notification means, including when the game control means controls to the first specific game state and when the game control means ends the control to the advantageous state. It further includes setting accepting means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, step S708 and step S709 in FIG. 16) for setting (for example, setting by the game hall side or the player) from the opportunity.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium appropriately according to the situation.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The notification means executes the notification when the specific gaming state (for example, a normal jackpot) that becomes a state that is not in the advantageous state after the end occurs (for example, when a bonus game for deriving a normal jackpot is derived in setting the notification timing) Is included in the normal big hit symbol derivation in step S867 of FIG. 20, and if it is determined YES, a message prompting the return of the card is displayed in step S868).

  According to such a configuration, a notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed at a timing when the player tends to end the game. As a result, since the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed at an appropriate timing, the effect of the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The notification means performs the notification when a predetermined number of the game media are provided in the specific gaming state (for example, it is determined in step S715 in FIG. 22 that the number of winning prizes to the big prize opening is equal to or greater than the predetermined number). When this is done, a message prompting the user to return the card is displayed in step S716).

  According to such a configuration, the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed when the game medium is secured to some extent. As a result, since the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed at an appropriate timing, the effect of the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The notification means performs the notification for displaying on the display means (for example, the effect display device 9) to prompt the user to return the recording medium.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium more reliably.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). 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 a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it controls the specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the identification information is variably displayed and the display result derived and displayed becomes the specific display result. .

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  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 openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable 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 an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. 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 body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) that can be instructed is provided. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at 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.

  On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3, a ball lending button 51 that is operated when lending a ball, a return button 52 that is operated when a card is returned by specifying the remaining amount of the card, the number of balls acquired, etc., and a card The remaining frequency display section 53 for displaying the remaining frequency is provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  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) It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is 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.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 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 display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  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 variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, 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) (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) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a 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. Accordingly, 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.

  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. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light 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 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 port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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.

  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 indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation 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.

  In addition, a first reserved memory display unit that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit that displays the second reserved memory number are formed in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. 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. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  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. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  Further, a card unit 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a card (member card, visitor card) is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. This card unit 50 can be used to calculate the remaining card amount and the number of balls acquired from the card remaining amount as a value that can be used for the game by the player and the number of balls acquired as the acquired value acquired by the player as a result of the game. Accepts the withdrawal and outputs a control signal to the payout control board 37 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to instruct the ball paying device 97 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to pay out the pachinko balls as the lending balls corresponding to the withdrawal amount. By using the pachinko ball, the player can play a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thus, the control signal output from the card unit 50 to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an example of a pachinko ball lending command based on the value recorded on the card. However, the signals are not limited to signals exchanged between the card unit 50 and the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when the card unit is built in the gaming machine, the lending command is exchanged inside the gaming machine. It may be a control signal.

  The card unit 50 includes, for example, a usable indicator lamp that indicates whether or not the card unit 50 is in a usable state, a connecting table direction indicator that indicates which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the card unit, and a card unit. When checking the card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card is inserted in the card, the card insertion slot into which the card as a recording medium is inserted, and the card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot A card unit lock for releasing the card unit is provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a player plays a game, a game card that can be used for the game is used. There are two types of cards: a membership card issued individually to a player registered as a member in a game hall, and a visitor card that can be used by all players.

  The membership card is a recording medium made up of an IC card. A card ID is recorded on the membership card. Various information (card information) such as a card remaining amount as a consideration for a player's input price, earned ball number information, accumulated ball number information, and member information for identifying a member individual is associated with the card ID and will be described later. Recorded on the management server. The acquired ball management server can determine various corresponding card information based on the membership card. Card information such as the remaining card amount, information on the number of stored balls, information on the number of points visited, and member information is managed by the acquired ball management server using the card ID.

  Here, the stored ball refers to an act of depositing an acquired value such as an acquired ball acquired by the player to the game hall side and the deposited value. The accumulated ball number information is information indicating the number of accumulated balls of the player who owns the member card. The earned ball refers to a value indicating the score or ball obtained by the player through the game. The acquired number-of-balls information is information indicating the number of acquired balls of the player who owns the member card. The replay means that a player plays a game by lending a ball using a stored ball or an acquired ball not deposited in a game hall.

  When a player plays a game, first, money (1000 yen) is inserted into the money insertion slot. Then, when the inserted money is discriminated and is a proper money, when the ball lending button 51 is operated, the game balls are lent out within the range of the amount of the inserted money, and the game becomes possible. Note that money other than 1000 yen bills can also be used. When the card is returned, the number of balls acquired by the player can be added to the number of balls specified by the card ID of the inserted member card. If no membership card is inserted, a visitor card is issued from the card unit 50. The number of balls acquired by the player is recorded on the visitor card and discharged to the player. In this way, the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the amount used for the game from the deposit amount is stored in the member card and the visitor card in an identifiable manner.

  When a player plays a game using a visitor card, the visitor card is inserted into a card slot provided in the card unit 50. Then, card information recorded on the inserted visitor card such as the remaining card amount and the number of balls acquired is read by a card reader / writer provided in the card unit 50. Then, based on the read card information, the remaining card amount is displayed on the remaining number display unit 53 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the acquired number of balls is displayed on the count display unit 555 provided in the card unit 50. Is displayed. The count display unit 555 is configured to display the remaining card amount and the number of acquired balls with a predetermined number of digits. A game can be played using the displayed card remaining amount and the number of acquired balls.

  When a player plays a game using a membership card, the membership card is inserted into a card slot provided in the card unit 50. Then, the card ID recorded on the inserted member card is read by the card reader / writer. Then, the ball number data (acquired ball number data, accumulated ball number data) specified by the acquired ball management server based on the read card ID is displayed on the count display unit 555. A game can be performed using the displayed card remaining amount, the number of acquired balls, and the number of stored balls.

  The card unit 50 is provided with a replay button 554 that is operated when receiving a lend using a stored ball or an acquired ball, that is, when replaying.

  When the ball lending button 51 is operated, a predetermined lending unit amount is deducted from the remaining card amount displayed on the remaining frequency display unit 53 and reduced, and in exchange for that, a ball for the lending unit amount is deducted. Is paid out as a ball from the pachinko machine 1. Further, the remaining card amount is displayed on the remaining frequency display section 53. Such an operation is called a ball lending operation.

  If the replay button 554 is operated in a state where a card is inserted in the card slot, the number of balls corresponding to a predetermined number of return units from the number of acquired balls or the number of stored balls displayed on the counting display unit 555. Are deducted and subtracted, and in exchange, balls corresponding to the number of return units are returned from the ball dispensing device 97 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Such an operation is called a replay operation. The balls paid out in this way are called return balls.

  If the return button 52 is operated in the state where the membership card is inserted in the card slot, information such as the number of balls acquired, the remaining card amount, and the number of balls stored at that time is stored in the acquired ball number management server, The membership card in which the card ID specifying the stored information is recorded is ejected from the card slot and returned to the player.

  The balls to be paid out as balls for lending from the card unit 50 are paid out from the ball payout device 97 provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 onto the hitting ball supply tray 3 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the game, the player operates the hitting operation handle 5 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to bullet and fire the balls stored in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and hits them into the game area 7. Then, if the balls that are driven into the game area 7 win the various winning areas as described above, a predetermined number of premium balls for each winning area are paid out to the hitting ball supply tray 3. When the hitting ball supply tray 3 becomes full, balls are sent to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 provided below and stored.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachinko ball counting device called each counter 5 is provided corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 1. Each counter 5 includes a counting ball storage 94 provided below the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The counting ball receiving portion 94 is provided below the surplus ball receiving tray 4 and is configured to receive and store balls discharged from the surplus ball receiving tray 4. When the discharge lever provided in the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is operated due to reasons such as the storage balls becoming full, the balls stored in the surplus ball receiving tray 4 are opened at the bottom of the surplus ball receiving tray 4. Is discharged downward and received by the ball receiving portion 94 for counting.

  The counting ball receiving portion 94 is provided with a counting shutter 94a that can be operated by the player. The counting shutter 94a is a member for opening and closing an opening provided at the bottom of the counting ball receiving portion 94, and is opened and closed according to an operation of the integrally formed lever portion 94b. The counting shutter 94a is closed in a normal state to make the counting ball receiving portion 94 in a state where balls can be stored, and is opened when the lever portion 94b is operated by the player. When the counting shutter 94 a is opened, the balls stored in the counting ball receiving portion 94 are discharged to the ball discharge passage 520 connected to the bottom of the counting ball receiving portion 94. On the entrance side of the ball discharge passage 520, there is an acquisition ball detection switch 501 including a passage detection sensor that detects the ball discharged from the counting ball receiver 94 (hereinafter referred to as “acquired ball”). Is provided.

If a ball is detected by the acquired ball detection switch 501 and counted, the count value is displayed on the count display unit 555 provided in the card unit 50. This count value (also referred to as “acquired ball count”) is recorded on the visitor card as acquired ball count information at the end of the game, and can be used for various purposes such as prize exchange. The member card is stored in the acquired ball management server in association with the card ID of the member card, and can be used for various purposes such as prize exchange. Further, to convert the acquired piece count indicated by acquired piece count information貯玉number, it is possible to make and record as a貯玉number information.

  When returning, the return button 52 is operated by the player. When the return button 52 is operated, all the count values obtained by the above-described acquired ball detection switch 501 are settled for the exchange of prizes, and information such as the settled count value (in other words, the number of acquired balls) is stored in the card. The data is written on the visitor card by the reader / writer, and the visitor card is ejected from the card slot and returned to the player. On the other hand, when a player inserts a member card into the card slot and returns, information such as a count value (in other words, the number of balls acquired) is stored in the acquired ball management server in association with the card ID of the member card. Is done.

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state (low probability state) that is not a probable change state) as a special gaming state A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a state of probability variation (an abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, there are provided a plurality of types of hits such as a normal probability change big hit, a probability change big hit, a sudden probability change big hit, and a small hit. Suddenly probable big hits may be called abbreviated as sudden big hits.

  As the big hit gaming states with different numbers of rounds, there are provided a plurality of types of big hit gaming states such as a normal big hit and a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds with a probable big hit, and a two round big hit gaming state with a sudden probable big hit. In addition, the big hit gaming state where the number of rounds is the same, but the opening times of each round are different, the big hit gaming state with a normal big hit and a probable big hit is 29 seconds and the open time due to a sudden probable big hit is 0.5 seconds A plurality of types of big hit game states are provided. In the small hit, the small hit game state of the number of times of opening (2 times) and the opening time (0.5 seconds) is the same as the sudden probability change big hit.

  Specifically, in the big hit game state of the normal big hit and the probable big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set to the open state, a predetermined condition for the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) in the open state) is set. The closed state is established in accordance with the elapse of time or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the big hit gaming state with sudden probability change big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). In other words, the closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls has been established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  As described above, the sudden probability variation jackpot is allowed up to the number of times the opening of the big winning opening is less than 15 rounds (two in this embodiment), and the opening time of the big winning opening is short (for example, 0. 0. It is a big hit type (type) for 5 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the special game state based on the probability variation jackpot is accompanied by the probability variation state, and the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol and the production symbol is more than the non-short-time state (normal variation time state). When shortened, it is controlled to the short state. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state based on the normal jackpot is controlled to be a short time state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the staging pattern. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as a special game state based on the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened. It is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates the winning of the device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency). On the other hand, the special gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit is controlled to the probability change state, but is not controlled to the electric chew support control state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the control to the probability variation state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  In the case of this embodiment, there is a case where the special game state is not controlled to the short-time state and the electric chew support control state as the special game state after the end of the big hit game state like the sudden change big hit. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, when it is in the normal state without being controlled to the probability change state, the period is not limited by the number of variable display times, and the short time state and electric support are available until the next big hit occurs. You may make it control to a control state.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the jackpot probability state. The “high base state (electric power support control state)” and the “low base state (non-electric power support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state are “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and Use “highly accurate base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. Suddenly a promising big hit and a small hit are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state.

  Sudden probability change big hit is controlled to shift to the probability change state after the end of two rounds of big hit game state with very short opening time, and shifts to the short time state and electric chew support control state (high probability / high base state) This is a big hit that is controlled to the non-time-short state and the non-electricity Chu support control state (high probability / low base state) without performing control.

  In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied. In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  Also, in the case of a sudden probability change big hit, the special gaming state consisting of the probability change state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  When the small hit game state is reached, the big hit probability and the base state as the gaming state before the start of the small hit gaming state are maintained after the small hit gaming state ends. In this embodiment, the small hit is an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the small hit gaming state with the same number of times and the same opening time as the sudden probability change big hit. Not limited to this, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is not completely the same as the opening mode at the time of sudden probability variation big hit, but it is difficult to distinguish from the opening mode at the time of sudden probability variation big hit. It may be visible. In other words, as a small hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be opened when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened with substantially the same number of opening times and substantially the same opening time as the sudden probability variation big hit.

  Since the sudden probability variable big hit and the small hit are the same as the number of times of opening and the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, whether it is a sudden positive or negative big hit during the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. Is difficult for the player to recognize. As a result, when a common performance that does not notify that the probability change state is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden probability change big hit and the end of the small hit gaming state, it is determined whether or not the probability changed state. It is difficult for players to recognize. In addition, suddenly probable big hits have a low base after the end of the big hit gaming state, so compared to the small hits where the base does not change after the end of the small hit gaming state, and after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden probable big hit, It is difficult for the player to distinguish the operation status after the gaming state is finished. Since such a control state is a state in which the probability variation state is latent, it is called a latent state, and the control for making such a latent state is called latent control. In the case of a sudden probability change big hit that occurs in the high probability low base state, after the big hit gaming state is ended, it may be controlled to a short time state and controlled to electric chew support control. In this way, when shifting to the high-accuracy and high-base state, it is desirable not to perform a latent effect described later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the production control CPU 101, a latent production that produces a common production without notifying whether or not it is in a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit gaming state and after the end of the small hit gaming state. Is done. For example, in the effect control CPU 101, when a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command is received at the end of the big hit, a common background image is obtained after the big hit gaming state (the small hit gaming state in the case of the small hit) is ended. A common effect, such as displaying. By performing such a latent effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the player is in a probable state, and to improve the interest of the game. The latent effect may be transmitted by sending a command instructing execution of the latent effect from the game control microcomputer 100, and the effect control CPU 101 may execute the latent effect in response to the command.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  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. Also, 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 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs from the trigger sensor 125 an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected. 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 push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 to vibrate the stick controller 122.

  The card unit 50 is connected to the payout control board 37 via the interface board 66. The card unit 50 outputs a signal for instructing the payout control board 37 to pay out game balls such as balls, acquired balls, and stored balls. Each card counter 5 is connected to the card unit 50. Each counter 5 outputs a signal that can specify the number of balls acquired by the acquired ball detection switch 501 to the card unit 50.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0.

  (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination).

  (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination).

  (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination).

  (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).

  (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit, a probability change big hit, and a sudden probability change big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  The winning includes small hits, and the big hit determining random number (random R) is also used as the small hit determining random number. Then, when it is determined that a small hit is made based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the small hit symbol is determined to be a predetermined symbol.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. 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. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state when not the time-short state) Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A 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 (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-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. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). By adding the unique jackpot judgment value, the jackpot judgment value (called the jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change or the second jackpot judgment value) is set higher than the probability change jackpot judgment table. ing. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  5B and 5C 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.

  FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a small hit is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on a game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). This is a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the operation is performed.

  FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where a small hit is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on a game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variation display is displayed). It is a small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) used when used.

  In the small hit determination table, each numerical value described in FIGS. 5B and 5C is set as the small hit determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot or sudden probability variation jackpot). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol.

  Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit.

  Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, 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 (for the 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 opening 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 5D and 5E are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (D) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5D and FIG. 5E is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. The jackpot type is determined as one of “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, or “sudden probability variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D), numerical values to be compared with random 1 values corresponded to “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”, respectively. A judgment value (a jackpot type judgment value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (E) is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponds to each of “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. A judgment value (a jackpot type judgment value) is set.

  The ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (E) is higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D). Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher probability of being a probable big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. It should be noted that the ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot may be the same in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

  FIG. 6A shows a first determination table at the time of deviation, and FIG. 6B shows a second determination table at the time of deviation. FIG. 7 shows a normal big hit determination table at (a), a probability variation big hit determination table at (b), and a sudden probability big hit / small hit determination table at (c). The determination tables of FIGS. 6A, 6B and 7A, 7B, 7C are stored in the ROM 54, and are selected according to the gaming state. Is used to determine (determine).

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation that indicates the relationship between random pattern 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach. In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “pseudo-gap” indicates a fake (gase) variation pattern that appears to be a pseudo-ream and does not become a pseudo-ream. Yes.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of change display (variation display) have been executed for one start prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as the number of re-variations of pseudo-reams), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the big hit for all the selection ratios including when it is out of the big hit The degree of the ratio that is sometimes selected, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) increases. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo-continuous items among a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous items composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination.

  In the column of “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “pseudo continuous 1 to 4 times” indicates a pseudo continuous variation pattern that becomes a pseudo continuous. Each number of “pseudo-run 1 to 4” indicates the number of re-variations executed in the pseudo-run. In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-variation is executed, some reach effect is always executed in the reach state at the time of the final re-change. Therefore, all the variation patterns of the pseudo-continuous are reach variation patterns. Control may be performed so that the reach effect may not be executed when the pseudo continuous variation is executed.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform particularly flashy effects when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all of the pseudo-continuous variation patterns are set as “super-reach” variation patterns. However, there are cases where the pseudo-continuous variation patterns are set as “normal reach” variation patterns. Also good.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”. The “chance eye” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display becomes the display result of “chance eye”.

  Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern “super reach A (pseudo-continuous) out of place” shown in the column of “variation pattern” is “the variation pattern of super reach A that results in a loss display. , It is indicated that the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous sequence in which re-variation is executed once.

  In the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “random 20% frequency” and “variation pattern type” are described in a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between “random 20% frequency” and “variation pattern type”. It is a column showing the function as a part. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, random 2 (1 to 251) is assigned to each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “pseudo continuous gasses”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. All the values of are divided into multiple numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if a random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values of “super reach” assigned to 22 out of 251 values. Therefore, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “super reach”.

  Also, in the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “random 30% frequency” and “variation pattern” are described in a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “random 30% frequency” and “variation pattern”. It is a column which shows the function as. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “super reach A out”, “super reach B out”, “super reach C out”, “super reach D”. “Out of” and “Super reach E”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is determined, according to the value of random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing, “super reach A ( 1 out of quasi-continuous), "super reach B (2 quasi-continuous) out of", "super reach C (3 quasi-continuous) out of" and "super reach D (4 out of quasi-continuous) out of" From this, the variation pattern is selected and determined.

  Here, the super reach A is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after executing re-variation once in a pseudo sequence. Super reach B is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after performing re-variation twice in a pseudo-continuous manner. Super reach C is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after performing re-variation three times in a pseudo-continuous manner. Super reach D is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after performing re-variation four times in a pseudo-continuous manner. The super reach E is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after a predetermined effect different from the pseudo ream is executed in a shorter time than the variation pattern that becomes the pseudo ream.

  Further, in the pseudo-continuous gaze, after an effect similar to the specific effect (buzzing effect) executed in the super reach A, B, C, D is executed, the pseudo-ream does not become a pseudo-ream and the display result is shifted. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous gaze, it appears that the fluctuation pattern becomes a pseudo-continuous, but as a result, an effect that does not become a pseudo-continuous is executed.

  As a specific effect (buzzing effect) executed in each of the pseudo-ream and the super reach A, B, C, D, only the low-speed fluctuation of the symbol as an effect suggesting whether or not it becomes a pseudo-continuous appearance Is executed, and when the low-speed fluctuation of the symbol and the operation effect are executed in combination.

  Superreach A, B, C, and D are common effects in which an effect that generates a specific event, such as derivation and display of pseudo-running eyes, is performed after executing a specific effect (buzzing effect). .

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is out of order, the out-of-time first determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of order in the short time state, the out-of-time second determination table in FIG. 6B is selected.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 7B is selected. When the fluctuation display result is suddenly a probable big hit or small hit, the sudden probability change big hit / small hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected.

  In the second determination table at the time of failure in FIG. 6B, the normal variation whose change time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the first determination table at the time of failure. The data is set so that the ratio determined to (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high and the ratio determined to reach fluctuation having a fluctuation time longer than the normal fluctuation is low.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state, the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state. Variation display is performed with a short variation time on average. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized.

  In addition, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high and low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 7B selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 7A selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of reach production of super reach is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Further, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B selected when there is a loss, the selection ratio of super reach is super reach A> super reach B> super reach C> super reach D. Data is set so as to be selected in such a height relationship. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the super-reach selection ratio is super reach A <super reach B <super reach C <super reach D. Data is set so as to be selected in such a height relationship. As a result, when a big hit is made, the rate of increase in the number of re-variations when the pseudo-ream is increased is higher than when it is lost, so the larger the number of re-variations in the pseudo-ream, the greater the player's big hit You can increase your expectation.

  In addition, in the determination table of FIG. 7B selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained, the re-creation when the quasi-continuation is established is compared with the determination table of FIG. Data is set so that the rate of increase in the number of fluctuations increases. As a result, the probability that the number of re-variations when the pseudo-ream increases will be higher when the probability variation is a big hit, compared with the case where the normal big-success is achieved. It is possible to increase the expectation for the probable big hit.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. 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 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, 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. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit, and a big hit type.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing 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 (S30).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26).
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, first, a start switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 and S305A to S307A is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of S300 to S307 and S305A to S307A are as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  The pre-opening process for small hits (S305A) is a process for performing control or the like for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in accordance with the small hits. In the small hit release process (S306A), a control for transmitting a round display effect control command in the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the small hit end processing. The small hit end process (S307A) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended.

  In the jackpot end process, the gaming state is changed according to the type of jackpot as will be described later. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the gaming state is not changed in the small hit end process.

  In addition, in order to make it difficult to distinguish suddenly odd big hits and small hits, the round display during the small hit gaming state and the notification that the small hit gaming state has ended The round display and the notification that the big hit gaming state has ended are made common or difficult to distinguish.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  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 (S213).

  Here, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described.

  On the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured in the first reserved memory buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. Data such as random R (random hit determination random number), which is a hardware random number, is stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer.

  In such a first determination result hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second determination result hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). 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 (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

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

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

  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.

  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 CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S57). 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 storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  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 S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, control is performed to transmit a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S58). For example, if the current gaming state is that the high probability flag and the high base flag are on, that is, the high probability high base state, the high probability / high base state designation command shown in FIG. 8 is transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A 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. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the probability changing state ends. Specifically, the high-accuracy flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and after that, when the condition that the next jackpot is decided is satisfied, the special symbol variation display is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing. Note that the high-accuracy flag may be reset when the condition that the predetermined number of fluctuation displays has been performed or the condition that the next big hit has been determined, whichever comes first, is satisfied. Good.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S60), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). 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. 5B and 5C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (S62), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (S63), and the process proceeds to S75 described later.

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

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5D and the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. One of the determination tables is selected (S72).

  Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “probable big hit”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “5” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When “small hit” is determined, “1” is set as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. 1 as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern in accordance with the time-shortening information indicating, based on the selection conditions of the determination table described above, shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. , One of the second determination table at the time of disconnection, the normal big hit determination table, the probability variation big hit determination table, and the sudden probability change big hit / small hit determination table is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates a time reduction state when the high base flag is set, and indicates a non-time reduction state when the high base flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). If it is a probable big hit, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit is suddenly a probable big hit (S92A). When the probability variation big hit is not sudden, that is, when the probability variation big hit, the probability variation big hit determination table of FIG. 7B is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S144. If it is sudden probability change big hit, the sudden probability change big hit / small hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected (S93A), and the process proceeds to S144. On the other hand, if it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S144.

  When the big hit flag is not set in S91, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit flag is set (S91A). If the small hit flag is set, the sudden probability variation big hit / small hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected (91B), and the process proceeds to S144.

  Further, when the small hit flag is not set in S91A, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the high base flag is set (S95). When the high base flag is not set, the first determination table at the time of losing in FIG. 6A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S144. On the other hand, when the high base flag is set, the second determination table at the time of losing in FIG. 6B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S144.

  Thereby, the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state is based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above, and the first failure time shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. Any one of the judgment table, the second judgment table at the time of disconnection, the normal big hit judgment table, the probability variation big hit judgment table, and the sudden probability variation big hit / small hit judgment table is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the hold storage buffer (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and selects it in the process of S92, S93, S96, or S97. By referring to the data in the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and in the determination table selected in the process of S92, S93, S96, or S97, By referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the above-described display result designation command transmission process (S302), the CPU 56 designates the display result 1 to the display result 5 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit or loss. Control for transmitting any one of the production control commands (see FIG. 8) is performed.

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, sets a high accuracy flag indicating the probability variation state, and a high base flag indicating the time reduction state and the electric Chu support control state. Reset is performed (step S134), and control is performed to transmit the big hit start designation command or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot or a probable variation jackpot, a jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the type of small hit and big hit is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a low probability / low base state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

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

  In step S140, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the high-accuracy flag is on, that is, whether or not the high-accuracy flag is off (step S140). When determining that the high-accuracy flag is off, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the high-base flag is on (step S141). That is, in step S140 and step S141, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is off and the high base flag is on (low-accuracy and high-base state), that is, a state after a normal big hit.

  If it is in the low-accuracy high-base state, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base counter for counting the remaining number of high bases (step S142). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the high base counter has become 0 (step S143). If it is determined that the value of the high base counter has become 0, the high base flag is cleared (step S144). After step S144 and when determining that it is not the low-accuracy base state, the CPU 56 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S145.

  Next, in step S145, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the small hit flag is on. When determining that the small hit flag is ON, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S305A) (step S146). On the other hand, when determining that the small hit flag is not on, 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 S149).

  As a result, when the win is determined as a result of the variable display, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed, so that the big winning game Controlled by the state. Further, when the small display is made as a result of the variable display, the small hit game is executed by executing the small hit pre-release process (S305A), the small hit release process (S306A), and the small hit end process (S307A). Controlled by the state.

  FIG. 15 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). When the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164.

  When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and a control for transmitting a big hit end designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). In the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, a big hit end designation command is transmitted, and in the case of a sudden probable big hit, a small hit / abrupt probable big hit end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (in the case of YES in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot type is a normal jackpot (step S166). Whether or not it is a normal big hit can be specifically determined by the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process.

  If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the high base flag and shifts the gaming state to the high base state (step S167). Then, control goes to a step S174.

  If it is not a normal big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit in the same manner as in step S166 (step S170). If it is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 sets the high probability flag (step S170A), sets the high base flag (step S170B), and shifts the gaming state to the high probability high base state. Then, control goes to a step S174.

  If it is not the probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of big hit is suddenly the probability variation big hit by the same method as in step S166 (step S172A). If it is a sudden probability big hit, the CPU 56 sets a high probability flag (step S172B) and shifts the gaming state to the high probability low base state. Then, control goes to a step S174.

  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 S174).

  In this way, in the big hit end processing (S307), the high probability flag and the high base flag are set at the end of the probability variation big hit, the high base flag is set at the end of the normal big hit, and the high hit flag at the end of the sudden probability big hit. The certainty flag is set. As a result, after the end of the probability variation jackpot, the high-accuracy state and the high base state are controlled. After the end of the normal jackpot, the high-base state is controlled.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (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 sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, and SR1 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) The random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating (-3 random numbers including -3) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display states of the first hold memory display unit and the second hold memory display unit is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S708.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an operation for setting forgetting to return a card has been performed (step S708).

  Specifically, when the push button 120 is operated, a menu screen is displayed. As one of the options displayed on the menu screen, there is an option for the card return forgetting prevention setting, and the option is the stick controller 122. When the push button 120 is operated in the state selected in (4), a screen for setting for preventing card return is displayed.

  As a notification timing option for prompting the return of a card in the card forget-to-return prevention setting on the screen, a normal jackpot symbol is derived, at the end of a high base state, all jackpot symbols are derived, and a prize ball is obtained. An option is displayed for selecting one of the big winning symbols to be derived (for example, a big hit whose opening time of the big winning opening is not extremely short, in this embodiment, a normal big hit or a probable big hit). Note that any of a plurality of options may be selected. Further, both or one of the big hit and the high base state at which the winning ball is obtained may be a fixed notification timing that is always selected.

  When the push button 120 is operated in a state where any option is selected by the stick controller 122 on this screen, the timing of the selected option is set as the notification timing.

  Note that when the cursor is moved by the operation of the stick controller 122 and the push button 120 is operated, the one pointed to by the cursor may be selected.

  Moreover, even if any notification timing is set, notification may not be performed when the latent effect is executed. Furthermore, when the notification is not made in the latent effect, the notification may be made when the latent effect is finished.

  By performing these series of operations, it is determined that an operation for preventing card return forgotten setting has been performed. When it is determined that the operation has been performed (YES in step S708), the production control CPU 101 determines the notification timing according to the operation at the time of normal jackpot symbol derivation, at the end of the high base state, at the time of derivation of all jackpot symbols. Then, at least one of the big hit symbol derivation for obtaining a prize ball is set (step S709). After step S709 and when it is determined that the card return forgetting prevention setting operation has not been performed (NO in step S708), the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to step S702.

  Note that the setting in step S709 may be valid for a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) after the power is turned on. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the setting operation is not performed within a predetermined period, in the present embodiment, the setting for notifying at the time of deriving the big hit symbol from which the winning ball is obtained and at the end of the high base state is automatically performed. May be.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). 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 symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display result is determined to be a probable big hit or a normal big hit (S500). If it is determined that it is determined to be a promiscuous big hit or a normal big hit (YES in S500), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of the big hit symbols is determined according to the type of the big hit (S501), and S508 Proceed to the process.

  In S501, the combination of winning symbols is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the big hit is selected from the normal big hit and the probability big hit. The type of is determined. When it is determined that the probability variation big hit is decided, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, left, middle, right is Select a combination of probability variation big hit symbols from the extracted value using a data table (probability big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship with "7,7,7" is set. decide. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  When it is determined that the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit are not determined (NO in S500), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display result is determined to be a small hit or a sudden probability variable big hit. (S500A). If it is determined that it is determined to be a small hit or suddenly probable big hit (YES in S500A), a stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the chance eye is determined (S501A), and the process proceeds to S508. In this way, by deriving and displaying the same chance in both cases where suddenly probable big hits and small wins are determined, the player may be in a highly probable state and the big hit probability may not be changed. It can make you expect.

  When it is determined that it is not determined to be a small hit or suddenly probable big hit (NO in S500A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a command corresponding to the reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command. (S502). Whether or not a command corresponding to the reach variation pattern has been received is determined based on, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that a command corresponding to the reach variation pattern has not been received (NO in S502), it is confirmed whether or not the command is a command for designating a variation pattern of pseudo-gap (S504). If the command is not a command for designating the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous pattern in S504 (usually, when it is a deviation), the display result of the deviation that does not become a reach is displayed as the final design symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102. The stop is determined (S506), and the process proceeds to S508. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S506, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  When the command is a command for designating a fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous pattern (when it is determined YES in S504), the pseudo-continuous pattern is obtained using the pseudo-continuous pattern determination data table stored in the ROM 102. The display result of the loss is determined as the final stop symbol of the effect symbol (S505), and the process proceeds to S508. In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous eye is, for example, “6, NEXT, 5”. On the other hand, the symbol combination that is a pseudo-continuous pattern (a symbol combination that suggests that it is a pseudo-continuous eye) is “6” for the left symbol, “5” for the right symbol, and “ Multiple types such as “7” or “8” are provided. In the data table for determining the pseudo continuous gas symbol design, a combination of symbols so that a plurality of types of medium symbols that become such a pseudo continuous gas channel can be selected at random based on a predetermined random value (for example, SR1-2). And a random value are set.

  In the process of S505, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-2 at a predetermined timing, and the middle symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data of SR1-2 is simulated using the pseudo-continuous symbol design data table. By selecting the middle symbol as the final stop symbol for the fluctuating pattern, the combination of the left symbol “6” and the right symbol “5” together with the predetermined symbols after the quasi-continuous gaze Is determined.

  If it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern (YES in S502), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S503), and the process proceeds to S508. In the process of S503, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S508). In S508, a plurality of types of symbols stored in the symbol variation control pattern table in accordance with the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command and various effect control (effect operations) patterns specified by the effect control pattern or the like. Among the variation control patterns, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the specified various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the design, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-reed effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the notice effect Multiple types are stored as patterns.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S508 is selected (S509). When the latent effect is being executed, a process table corresponding to the latent effect is selected. Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S510).

  When the processing of S510 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern 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 lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A variation start process is executed (S513). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect symbol variation (S802). In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable display time timer that measures the elapsed time from the start of the variable display (S842). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843).

  Until the process timer times out (S843N), the process proceeds to S846. If it is determined in S843 that the process timer has timed out (S843Y), the process data is switched (S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). In addition, the next process data such as changing the control state for the rendering device (production component) based on process data such as display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. The rendering device is controlled according to the contents of (S845).

  Next, based on the value of the variable display time timer, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out (S847). If the variation display time timer has timed out (Y in S848), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S849). On the other hand, when the variable display time timer has not timed out (N in S848), the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S851).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S852). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in a display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit based on the determined stop symbol derived and displayed in step S851.

  When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (YES in step S852), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the after-hit / small hit flag is on (step S861). . When it is determined that the after-hit / hit flag is on (YES in step S861), the effect control CPU 101 ends the latent effect. Specifically, the background of the effect display device 9 is shifted to the latent effect. The original state before the operation is restored (step S862). Then, the effect control CPU 101 turns off the after-hit / short hit flag (step S863).

  After step S863, and when it is determined that the after-probability small hit flag is not in the on state (NO in step S861), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the final stop symbol for sudden positive change big hit or small hit has been derived and displayed. Is determined (step S864). Specifically, it can be determined by the same method as in step S852.

  When it is determined that the final stop symbol of sudden probability big hit or small hit has been derived and displayed (YES in step S864), the effect control CPU 101 turns on the after-hit small hit flag (step S865). Then, the variation counter after the rush probability small hit is reset to zero (step S866). Thereafter, the process to be executed proceeds to step S867.

  If it is determined that the final stop symbol for sudden probability big hit or small hit has not been derived and displayed (NO in step S864), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to step S867.

  In step S867, the production control CPU 101 determines whether it is time to derive the type of jackpot symbol included in the notification timing setting to prompt the return of the card set in step S709 of FIG. 16 (step S867). ).

  When it is determined that the type of jackpot symbol included in the setting is being derived (YES in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 instructs the effect display device 9 to prompt the return of the card received by the card unit 50. The display is controlled (step S868). Prompting to return a card is substantially similar to prompting a card returning operation. For example, a message such as “Be careful about forgetting to take a prepaid card or theft” is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds or more). In addition, a phrase such as “Please operate the return button” may be used.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the notification timing setting includes a notification that the card is urged to be returned if the normal big hit symbol is derived. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a winning symbol for winning a prize ball (in this embodiment, a normal big hit and a probable big hit) is derived and displayed, the card must be displayed regardless of the notification timing setting. You may be made to alert | report that the return of is encouraged.

  When it is determined that the last big winning symbol is not derived and displayed (NO in step S864A), when it is determined that “normal big hit symbol derivation” is not included in the notification timing setting (NO in step S867), And after step S868, CPU101 for effect control advances the process to perform to step S869.

  In step S869, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S805) (step S869).

  If it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit will be made (NO in step S852), it is determined whether or not the after-hit / small hit flag is on (step S871). If it is determined that the after-accuracy small hit flag is in the ON state (YES in step S871), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the variation counter after the after-accuracy small hit (step S872).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter number of fluctuations after hitting small hit has reached 30 (step S873). When it is determined that it has reached 30 times (YES in step S873), the effect control CPU 101 ends the latent effect, specifically, the background of the effect display device 9 before the transition to the latent effect is made. The state is returned (step S864). Then, the effect control CPU 101 turns off the after-hit / short hit flag (step S875).

  When it is determined that the after-accuracy small hit flag is not in the ON state (NO in step S871), when it is determined that the value of the variation counter for after-accuracy small hit has not reached 30 times, and after step S875, effect control is performed. The CPU 101 determines whether a low probability / low base state designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560.

  If it is determined that the low probability / low base state designation command has been received (YES in step S876), the effect control CPU 101 sets the notification timing to prompt the return of the card set in step S709 of FIG. It is determined whether or not “when the high base state ends” is included (step S877).

  When it is determined that “when the high base state ends” is included in the setting (YES in step S877), the effect control CPU 101 instructs the effect display device 9 to prompt the return of the card received by the card unit 50. The display is controlled (step S878).

  In the present embodiment, since a command for designating a gaming state is transmitted at the start of variation, the processing from step S876 to step S878 may be performed in the effect symbol variation start processing.

  When it is determined that the low probability / low base state designation command has not been received (NO in step S876), and it is determined that “when the high base state ends” is not included in the notification timing setting (NO in step S877) After the step S878, 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 S879).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). The jackpot end effect timer is a timer for measuring the time for displaying the jackpot end screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game. When the big hit end effect timer is set (YES in step S880), effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to be executed to step S885.

  When the jackpot end presentation timer is not set (NO in step S880), the presentation control CPU 101 receives a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end designation command reception flag) indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received. , The small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end command reception flag) is reset (step S882).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time (for example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds) in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and displays the jackpot end screen on the effect display device 9. Control to display (screen for notifying the end of the big hit game) is performed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

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

  When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (YES in step S886), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the after-hit / small hit flag is on (step S891). When it is determined that it is in the on state (YES in step S891), the effect control CPU 101 starts the latent effect. Specifically, the background of the effect display device 9 is set to a specific background (for example, the background color is red, the background VDP 109 is controlled to change to a night view.

  When it is determined that the after-hit / small hit flag is not in the on state (NO in step S891) and after step S893, the CPU 101 for effect control uses the value of the effect control process flag to wait for the variation pattern command reception (step S800). The value is updated in accordance with (step S894).

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which the timing for notifying that the card accepted by the card unit 50 is to be returned is different from that in the first embodiment. The notification at the timing of the second embodiment may be performed in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process in the second embodiment. Since the processing from step S701 to step S707 is the same as that of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. 16, the overlapping description will not be repeated.

  After step S707, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect control process flag is a value indicating a big hit display process, that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is started (step S711). When it is determined that the value is a value indicating the big win display process (YES in step S711), the effect control CPU 101 resets the value of the winning number counter to the big winning opening to 0 (step S712).

  When it is determined that the effect control process flag is not a value indicating the big hit display process (NO in step S711), and after step S712, the effect control CPU 101 sends a big prize winning prize designation command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is determined whether or not it has been received.

  The prize winning designation command is used to control the fact that one game ball is won at the big prize opening every time one gaming ball is won at the big prize opening when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. This is a command for transmitting to the microcomputer 100. In other words, the production control microcomputer 100 can calculate the total number of game balls won in the big winning opening by adding 1 to the winning prize every time a big winning opening winning designation command is received.

  If it is determined that the big winning opening winning designation command has been received (YES in step S713), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the number of winning prizes (step S714).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the accumulated number of winnings is a predetermined number or more (step S715). It is 1/4 of the maximum number of prize balls that can be obtained in the big hit that the prize ball is obtained. When it is determined that the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number (YES in step S715), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to display a message prompting the return of the card accepted by the card unit 50 ( Step S716).

  As a result, when a bonus game is obtained in which a predetermined number or more of the maximum number of prize balls that can be obtained is ¼ or more of the maximum number of prize balls that can be obtained for a prize game, the card must be returned. Can be notified.

  For example, in the big hit (in this embodiment, the probable big hit or the normal big hit) in which the maximum winning ball is obtained, the big hit gaming state continues for 15 rounds, and the end condition of one round is a gaming ball in the big winning opening during the round. Since it will be 29 seconds even if 10 are entered or 10 are not entered, if 14 prize balls are obtained for one prize, the maximum number of prize balls obtained in the big win is 10 × 14 × 15 = 2100, and the predetermined number is 525.

  If it is determined that the big prize opening winning designation command has not been received (NO in step S713), if it is determined that the predetermined number is not exceeded (NO in step S715), and after step S716, for effect control The CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the process of step S702.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine in this embodiment is a gaming medium (for example, a frequency) based on a value (for example, a frequency) recorded on a recording medium (for example, a membership card or a visitor card). A gaming machine that receives a rental command of a gaming ball and makes the gaming medium usable for gaming.

  The game control microcomputer 560 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player (for example, step S305 to step S307 in FIG. 10), and the specific game It can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a high base state) different from the state (for example, step S167, step S170A, step S170B, step S172B in FIG. 15).

  A common effect (for example, a latent effect) can be executed by the microcomputer 100 for effect control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when it is controlled to the advantageous state and when it is not controlled to the advantageous state. The effect control microcomputer 100 executes a notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium (for example, step S868, step S878 in FIG. 20, and step S716 in FIG. 22).

  When the common effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100, the notification is restricted (for example, in the case of the sudden probability change big hit or the small hit in which the latent effect is executed, YES in step S864 in FIG. 20). Unless the notification timing setting includes a sudden probability big hit / small hit symbol derivation, the display to prompt the return of the card in step S868 is not executed).

  As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a common effect common when it is controlled to an advantageous state different from the specific gaming state advantageous to the player and when it is not controlled to the advantageous state. When the notification that prompts the user to return the medium is executed and the common effect is executed, the notification is restricted. For this reason, in a situation where it may be controlled to an advantageous state in which a common effect is executed, notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is restricted. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved by preventing the desire to continue the game from being reduced.

  The advantageous state is a state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, for example, a state such as a high probability state, a high base state, a state where the occurrence frequency of small hits is improved, an RT state, and an ART state. It is. In addition, the latent state is an advantageous state, but it is a state in which it is difficult for the player to determine from the outside that it is controlled to the advantageous state by executing a common effect common to the case where it is not the advantageous state It is.

  (1-2) The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a common effect corresponding to the control to the second specific game state, which is less advantageous than the first specific game state. For this reason, even if it is a case where it is controlled to the 2nd specific game state with a low advantageous degree, it can make a player think that it may be controlled to the advantageous state by performing common production. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be further improved by further preventing the desire to continue the game from being reduced.

  (1-3) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the first specific gaming state, and when the control to the advantageous state is terminated, when the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed. Set from multiple triggers. As a result, it is possible to realize notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium according to the situation.

  (1-4) Notification is executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 when a specific gaming state that is not in an advantageous state after the end occurs. For this reason, the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed at a timing when the player tends to end the game and when the player has a tendency not to use the value of the recording medium any more. As a result, since the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed at an appropriate timing, the effect of the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium can be improved.

  (1-5) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is given a predetermined number of game media in a specific game state, a notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed. For this reason, when the player has secured a certain amount of game media on hand, a notification that prompts the user to return the recording media is executed. As a result, since the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed at an appropriate timing, the effect of the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium can be improved.

  (1-6) When the notification is made by voice, the content to be notified cannot often be properly transmitted to the player due to the environment of the game hall. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a notification for displaying on the display means to prompt the user to return the recording medium. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium more reliably.

  (2-1) The game control microcomputer 560 can control to an advantageous state (for example, a high base state) different from a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player (for example, step of FIG. 15) S167, step S170A, step S170B, step S172B).

  When the game control state is controlled from the advantageous state to the normal state by the effect control microcomputer 100, a notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a step). If it is determined in S876 that the low probability / low base state designation command has been received, control is performed to display a message prompting the user to return the card in step S878 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled from the advantageous state to the normal state, the notification that prompts the user to return the recording medium is executed. For this reason, if the player does not return the recording medium during the specific gaming state, when the player is controlled from the advantageous state, which is the timing to stop the game, to the normal state, Notification for prompting the return operation is executed. As a result, forgetting to return the recording medium can be effectively prevented.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. 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 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 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 voice 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 received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (3) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Specifically, the gaming machine of the above embodiment is a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball or rental ball that the player has paid out is launched into the game area. However, the game score for use in the game is given using the frequency that is the game value of the size specified by the record information of the game recording medium such as the membership card or the visitor card, and is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a gaming score given by winning a game score or winning a game. .

  In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the advantageous state shown in the above (1-1) and (2-1) is a high probability state. Then, a common effect (for example, a latent effect) is executed in common when controlled to the advantageous state and when not controlled to the advantageous state. In the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the specific gaming state is, for example, the jackpot gaming state shown in the above-described embodiment.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the advantageous state may be a highly accurate state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a state in which the occurrence frequency of small hits is improved.

  Further, when the above-described embodiment is applied to the slot machine, the advantageous state is an RT (replay time) state in which the replay probability of the slot machine is improved, and an operation procedure (push order or operation timing) according to the winning situation. ) Or an AT (assist time) state for notifying the symbol to be stopped, or an ART (assist replay time) state in which the AT state and the RT state are combined. In such a case, the specific gaming state may be, for example, BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus).

  In addition, it is a carry-over state in which the advantageous state has won BB or RB, but has not won the BB or RB that has been won yet and the winning flag has been carried over, but it will be notified that it has been won. It may be in a state that is not. In such a case, the specific gaming state may be, for example, BB or RB.

  Further, the advantageous state may be an AT latent state in which it has been determined to shift to the AT state but has not yet been shifted to the AT state. In such a case, the specific gaming state may be, for example, an AT state.

  Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the AT winning probability is high or a state in which the AT expectation degree (for example, a period that can be expected as a period controlled by the AT) is large. In such a case, the specific gaming state may be, for example, an AT state. Further, in a slot machine that can be controlled by a plurality of RTs having different replay winning probabilities, the advantageous state may be an advantageous RT state having a higher replay winning probability than one RT. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state in which the winning probability of replay that becomes a trigger for the transition to the advantageous RT state is high. Further, the advantageous state may be an RT state in which a period during which the advantageous state can be expected to be controlled is long. In such cases, the specific gaming state may be, for example, an RT state different from the advantageous state. As described above, in the slot machine, any combination of the specific gaming state and the advantageous state can be considered.

  Note that, for example, the following control method in a state where the occurrence frequency of the small hits is improved can be considered. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the small hit probability is increased for the second special symbol. The opening period of the special winning opening when the second special symbol small hit occurs is a long period (for example, 1.8 seconds). The long period is a period longer than a short period (for example, 0.5 seconds) in which the game ball in the above-described embodiment does not win.

  In a normal state where a predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, occurrence of a small hit, occurrence of a big hit, digestion of a predetermined number of fluctuations), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is an extremely long fluctuation time ( For example, 30 minutes) is selected. On the other hand, based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the state is controlled so that the occurrence frequency of the small hits is improved, and the variation time of the second special symbol is made very short. Thereby, the occurrence frequency of small hits can be increased.

  As another control method, the following can be considered. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the first special symbol has a function of reserved memory, and the second special symbol has no function of reserved memory. . A variable winning ball apparatus is provided at the second start winning opening of the second special symbol.

  For the second special symbol, the small hit probability is increased. The opening period of the big winning opening when the second special symbol hit occurs is set to a longer period (for example, 1.8 seconds) compared to a normal short period (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  The gate and the first start winning opening are arranged so that the game ball that has passed through the gate, which is the starting area of the normal symbol, will generally win the first starting winning opening of the first special symbol.

  In a normal state where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, for example, the variation time of the normal symbol is made shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol. As a result, even if a normal symbol hit occurs and the variable winning ball apparatus is opened and the second special symbol start winning is generated, there are many situations in which the first special symbol is fluctuating and the second special symbol is changing. Since the symbol has no function of holding storage, the frequency at which the start winning of the second special symbol becomes invalid increases.

  On the other hand, based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, control is performed to improve the occurrence frequency of the small hits, and the relationship between the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the normal symbol is reversed (for example, the first special symbol Make the variation time very short (for example, 0.2 seconds)).

  Thereby, when the winning of the normal symbol occurs, the variable winning ball apparatus is opened, and the start winning of the second special symbol occurs, the situation that the first special symbol is fluctuating is reduced, and the first special symbol is reduced. If is not changing, the change display of the second special symbol is started, and therefore the frequency at which the start winning of the second special symbol is invalidated is reduced. As a result, the occurrence frequency of small hits can be increased.

  If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the start winning of the second special symbol is always invalidated. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the start winning of the second special symbol is always valid. It may be made to become.

  Further, the second winning winning opening may not be provided with a variable winning ball device. In this case, in the normal state, the start winning of the second special symbol is easily invalidated, and the start winning of the second special symbol is not easily invalidated based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  Further, in the other control method described above, the relationship between the variation time of the first special symbol and the variation time of the normal symbol is reversed between when the predetermined condition is satisfied and when it is not satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the variation time of the normal symbol, the time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol to the occurrence of the normal symbol and the closing of the variable winning ball apparatus may be used. That is, the variation time of the first special symbol is set longer than the time obtained by adding a predetermined minute time to the variation time of the normal symbol when the predetermined condition is not established, and the variation time of the normal symbol when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be shorter than the time obtained by adding a predetermined minute time to the above.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, the card unit 50 is externally attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the card unit 50 may be built in the gaming machine.

  (6) When each counter 5 is provided as in the above-described embodiment, a counting ball is stored for the accepted card. For this reason, when a message prompting the return of the card is displayed at any timing from the time of the derivation display of the type of jackpot symbol from which the winning ball is obtained to the time of the high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, The player performs an operation to return the card at that time. However, since there is a high possibility that more than the number of prize balls used in the game will be obtained after that, when the card is returned, the number of balls acquired by each counter 5 is stocked again. You will have to write to another card and eject it. For this reason, if such a thing is repeated, the frequency that the stock card disappears increases.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the above-described embodiment, when the high base state ends, a message prompting the return of the card is displayed in step S878 of FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player can set the notification timing to urge the return of the card. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in order to prevent an increase in the frequency of stock cards as described above, the game hall side sets the above-mentioned notification timing by providing a setting unit on an effect control board or the like. It may be configured as possible.

  Thereby, on the gaming machine side, it is not possible to grasp whether or not each of the counters 5 is provided, but in the case of a gaming hall where each of the counters 5 is provided by the gaming hall side, The notification timing is set when the high base state ends, and if not, other timing can be set, so that notification according to the environment of the game hall can be realized.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the notification timing for prompting the return of the card when the jackpot is made in step S868 of FIG. 20 is when the type of jackpot symbol included in the setting is derived. It was.

  In addition, the timing of notification to prompt the return of the card when a big hit occurs is during the fanfare when the big hit gaming state starts, during the round of the big hit gaming state, or during the ending effect of the big hit gaming state, etc. Any timing may be used.

  (8) When applied to a slot machine, the card unit may not be connectable, or the card unit may be connectable. When the card unit is of a connectable type, when a medal lending operation is performed, it is a gaming medium from a slot machine that is a gaming machine like the card unit 50 adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment. Medals are paid out. On the other hand, in the case where the card unit cannot be connected, when a medal lending operation is performed in the card unit, the medal is paid out from the card unit. In any case, if the return of the card is prompted in the slot machine that is a gaming machine, the same effect as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

  (9) In the above embodiment, a slip effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (10) In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a pattern command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands.

  Note that the game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. Thus, 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.

  (11) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 5 counters, 50 card units, 90 symbol display area, 94, 96 notice display area, 100 production control microcomputer, 120 push button, 122 stick controller, 560 game control microcomputer, 9 Production display device.

Claims (1)

Based on the value recorded on the recording medium, the player can use the game medium for a game, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device that performs the variable display of the identification information and derives and displays the display result Is a gaming machine that controls to a specific state advantageous to
A variable winning device that changes between a first state in which a game medium can be won and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win or not win than the first state;
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to control the specific state before the display result of the variation display of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Fluctuation display pattern selection means for selecting a fluctuation display pattern based on a determination by the prior determination means from a plurality of types of fluctuation display patterns;
Based on the fluctuation display pattern selected by the fluctuation display pattern selection means, the fluctuation display control means for controlling the fluctuation display of the identification information in the fluctuation display device;
An informing means for informing about the return of the recording medium;
It is suggested whether or not to enter the specific state by executing re-variable display that temporarily stops and then resumes the variable display from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. Specific production execution means for executing the specific production to perform,
The specific state includes a first specific state in which the variable winning device is changed to the first state for the first period, and a second state in which the variable winning device is changed to the first state for a period shorter than the first period. Including a specific state,
The notification means executes the notification when the first specific state ends,
The plurality of types of variation display patterns include a specific variation display pattern for causing the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect,
The variation display pattern selection means is configured to display the specific variation display pattern when it is determined to control to the first specific state rather than when the prior determination means determines not to control the first specific state. Easy to choose,
The notification unit does not perform the notification in the case where the second specific state is terminated, a game machine.

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