JP6196647B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a player plays a predetermined game and the result of the game becomes a specific gaming result.

  Conventionally, an operation button that can be operated by the player is provided on the gaming machine, and as an effect in the variable display of the identification information, when the player repeatedly hits the operation button, the level in the level gauge is expanded according to the repeated hitting, There is one in which an effect corresponding to the extended level position is performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-104715 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when the player performs the continuous hitting operation, the maximum extension position of the level gauge is displayed in advance, so that the player has the position of the level that extends according to the continuous hitting being the highest. Although it is possible to grasp what relative position it is with respect to the extended position, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the production situation and the game situation to be transferred thereafter, the maximum extended position is Since the player can grasp the upper limit of the level extension in advance, the player cannot be surprised and is not interesting.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest by giving the player a surprise.

When the player plays a predetermined game (game using a game ball) and the game results in a specific game result (for example, a display result with the same decorative pattern), an advantageous state (big hit) that is advantageous to the player ) Controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (push button 516) that can be operated by the player;
Specific decision means (game control microcomputer 1560) for making decisions about games;
Stage display effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a stage display effect (level gauge effect) whose level changes according to the player's operation in the operation means;
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect prompting an operation in the operation means;
With
The stage display effect execution means includes:
The first notification for notifying that the upper limit of the stage change in the stage display effect is the first upper limit (level D), and the upper limit of the stage change in the stage display effect is higher than the first upper limit. It has an upper limit stage notification means (a first level gauge and a second level gauge displayed by the effect display device 9) capable of executing a second notification for notifying that it is the second upper limit (level H),
When the first determination is performed by the specific determination means (for example, the normal big hit C which does not shift to the probability variation state only by the big hit), the first notification is executed and the stage display effect with the first upper limit as the upper limit is performed. A second determination (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can be executed and is different from the first determination (for example, determination of whether or not to make a big hit by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 1560 performing step 61). When the CPU 56 of 1560 determines that the jackpot type is a probable big hit A by executing step 73), the second notification is executed and the stage display effect with the second upper limit as the upper limit can be executed. (The portion where the effect control CPU 120 performs the level gauge effect setting process in step S825 +),
An effect of displaying a special image when executing the second notification can be executed,
The promotion effect executing means executes the promotion effect when the first notification is executed, and executes the promotion effect when the second notification is executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the stage display is changed to the second upper limit in the process of the stage display effect, so that the player who thought that only the stage display up to the first upper limit in the stage display effect was unexpected. Since the player can be given a sense of expectation that the game result is determined by the second determination, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A notification means for performing a predetermined notification in a perceptible manner on a player's hand touching or approaching the operation unit of the operation means;
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the notification by the notification means is performed so that the player can perceive it, so that the player can easily recognize the notification, and thus the player can be surely given a sense of expectation.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is:
When a player plays a predetermined game (game using a game ball) and the result of the game is a specific game result (for example, a display result with the same decorative pattern), a specific game state ( A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls
Operation means (push button 516) that can be operated by the player;
A specific determination means (game control microcomputer 1560) for determining a game result;
Stage display means (effect display device 9 capable of displaying a first level gauge) capable of displaying a plurality of stages (level display) up to a predetermined first upper limit stage (level D);
A means for determining a limit stage (upper limit level) to be a limit of the stage display in the stage display means according to a player's operation, wherein the ratio at which a predetermined determination is made by the specific determination means is the limit stage. The limit display stage determination is performed to determine the limit stage so that the second upper limit stage that is higher than the first upper limit stage is higher than the first upper limit stage. Means (the part in which the production control CPU 120 determines the upper limit level in the same manner as in step S503 using the upper limit level determination table of FIG. 46);
Stage effect control means (stage control CPU 120) for effect control of stage display effects (level gauge effects) for performing stage display in the stage display means in response to a player's operation on the operation means with the limit stage as a limit. When,
With
The stage effect control means includes:
Stage display change determining means for determining whether or not the stage display means is changed so that stage display is possible up to the second upper limit stage (whether or not the second level gauge is displayed). 46, which uses the upper limit level determination table of 46 to execute the level gauge effect setting process of step S825 +),
Based on the determination of the stage display change determining means, an extended stage display means (step 120 for effect control CPU 120) changes the stage display means so that stage display is possible up to the second upper limit stage in the process of stage display presentation. The portion that displays the level gauge of FIG. 45 by performing the level gauge effect processing of S856),
including,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is determined by the stage display change determination means that the stage display means is changed so that the stage display can be performed up to the second upper limit stage. Since the stage display means is changed so that stage display is possible up to the second upper limit stage, it is surprising to the player who thought that only stage display up to the first upper limit stage in the stage display effect In addition, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that a game result will be obtained by the second determination, so that the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
The extension stage display means (the part where the CPU 120 for effect control performs the level gauge effect process)
The stage display means is changed when the stage display on the stage display means reaches the first upper limit stage (level D) in accordance with the player's operation on the operation means (second level gauge display timing) The portion for effect control CPU 120 to execute step S519 when level D arrival time is set)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the stage display means is changed so as to have the second upper limit stage as a new achievement target when the player thinks that the stage display by the operation has ended as the first upper limit stage. Therefore, a greater unexpectedness can be given to the player, and the interest of the gaming machine can be further improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2 or means 3,
The extension stage display means (the part where the CPU 120 for effect control performs the level gauge effect process)
The stage display means when the stage display on the stage display means becomes a predetermined stage display (level B) before the first upper limit stage (level D) according to the player's operation on the operation means. (When the level B arrival time is set as the display timing of the second level gauge, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S519)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the stage display means is changed so as to have the second upper limit stage that is the final target before the stage display by the operation becomes the first upper limit stage. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a game result will be obtained by two or predetermined determinations at an early stage before the stage display reaches the first upper limit stage, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate it can.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The extension stage display means (the part where the CPU 120 for effect control performs the level gauge effect process)
The stage display means is changed on condition that the stage display in the stage display means reaches the first upper limit stage (level D) in accordance with the operation of the player (shown in FIG. 52 as a modification). (The presence / absence and display timing of the second level gauge are determined using the upper limit determination table and the second level gauge display timing determination table, and the effect control CPU 120 executes step S519 at the determined display timing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the stage display means is not changed unless the stage display by the operation reaches the first upper limit stage, the player can display the stage display to change the stage display means. Since the operation is aimed at reaching the first upper limit stage, the player's motivation for the operation can be increased.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
The timing at which the stage display means is changed so that stage display is possible up to the second upper limit stage (level H) is when the stage display in the stage display means becomes the first upper limit stage (level D). Or means for determining whether a predetermined stage display (level B) before the first upper limit stage is reached, wherein the limit display stage determination means (the effect control CPU 120 executes step S503). When the limit stage (upper limit level) determined at the second stage is the second upper limit stage, as the display timing, the predetermined stage display is higher than the first upper limit stage (finally a normal big hit). In the case of C, the determination ratio 60/100 when reaching level B is higher than the determination ratio 40/100 when reaching level D, and eventually becomes probable big hit A If there is a change timing determination means (a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S506) that is determined at a higher rate (70/100, 75/100, 80/100, 90/100)). It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the stage display means is changed when the predetermined stage display before the first upper limit stage is reached, or when the stage display means is changed when the first upper limit stage is reached. Since it becomes easier to reach a stage display higher than the first upper limit stage, when the stage display means is changed early in the predetermined stage display before the first upper limit stage, it is higher than the first upper limit stage. Since it becomes possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the stage will be displayed and the second upper limit stage will be reached, the player's willingness to operate can be further enhanced.
In the means 5, the limit stage is determined to be the second upper limit stage, but the limit stage may be determined to be the first upper limit stage instead of the second upper limit stage.

The gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 6,
A means for determining a timing at which the stage display means is changed so that stage display is possible up to the second upper limit stage from a plurality of predetermined different stage displays (level B, level D), When the limit stage (upper limit level) determined by the limit display stage determining means (the part where the production control CPU 120 executes step S503) is the second upper limit stage (level H), each stage with the display timing. The display is determined at different ratios (using a second level gauge display timing determination table in which the number of determination values corresponding to the upper limit level H is 90 for “when reaching level B” and 10 for “when reaching level D”) And a portion for determining display timing) and a change timing determining means (portion for effect control CPU 120 to execute step S506). It is characterized in that that.
According to this feature, when the stage display by the operation reaches the second upper limit stage because the limit stage is determined as the second upper limit stage, the timing when the stage display means is changed is the second upper limit stage. Since the stage display by the operation does not reach the second upper limit stage because the stage is not determined, the stage display means is different from the timing when the stage display means is changed. Therefore, the interest of the gaming machine can be further improved.

The gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to means 7,
A notification means (button vibration motor 517) for performing a predetermined notification (notification by vibration) in a perceptible manner to a player's hand touching or approaching the operation portion of the operation means (push button 516);
The stage effect control means (effect control CPU 120)
When it is determined by the stage display change determining means that the stage display is changed so that the stage display is possible up to the second upper limit stage (level H), a higher ratio (first stage) than when the stage display change is not determined. When the appearance of the two-level gauge is 8/10 and when it does not appear is 2/10), the control by the notification means is performed (the effect control CPU 120 performs the level gauge effect processing in step S856). carry out)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the notification by the notification means is made, the stage display means is changed at a higher rate (probability) than when the notification is not made. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the second upper limit stage will be reached, not only can the player's willingness to operate be further enhanced, but these notifications may be given to the player. Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize the notification, so that the player can be surely given a sense of expectation.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows each board | substrates, such as an effect control board and an audio | voice output board | substrate, and the circuit structure example. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). It is a flowchart which shows a winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the level gauge used for the present Example. (A) is a figure which shows the upper limit level determination table of a present Example, (b) is a figure which shows a 2nd level gauge display timing determination table, (c) shows an operation button vibration determination table. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a level gauge effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a level gauge production process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the level gauge production in the super reach C. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the level gauge production in the super reach C. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the level gauge production in the super reach C. It is a figure which shows the example of another level gauge. It is a figure which shows the upper limit level determination table for determining the upper limit level in the other level gauge shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a game state of the 1st level and 2nd level in another level gauge. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of another level gauge. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the level extension aspect in a level gauge. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the level extension aspect in a level gauge. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the level extension aspect in a level gauge. (A) is a figure which shows the upper limit level determination table of a modification, (b) is a figure which shows a 2nd level gauge display timing determination table.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  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 rear view showing the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape and a front frame 101 attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. ing. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the lower door frame 103. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. Below the upper plate 3, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotably supported, and a push button 516 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided at an upper end portion thereof. It has been. The push button 516 should just be comprised so that predetermined instruction | indication operation by the pressing operation from a player etc. can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the player's operation performed on the push button 516 may be provided inside the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 516 is installed.

  By providing a blower opening on the inner side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the operation lever 600, the player's hand operating the operation lever 600 is blown according to the effect and the vibrator is operated to vibrate. This makes it possible to enhance the sense of reality.

  A game board 6 is detachably attached to the front frame 101 on the back surface of the glass door frame 102.

  A game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display portions each variably displaying an effect decorative symbol (effect symbol). In the effect display device 9, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, there are three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left” (9L), “middle” (9C), and “right” (9R). The effect display device 9 variably displays the effect symbol as a decoration (effect) symbol during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as first identification information is provided at a lower right position on the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the second identification information is provided above the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b each variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 0 to 99 using, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. It may be configured.

  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 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13), for example, after the first start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is established (for example, When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the variable display is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) When time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14) after the second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is established (for example, For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, When the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by a first start opening switch 13a (for example, a proximity switch) and a first winning confirmation switch 13b (for example, a photo sensor). The

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the 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 the second start opening switch 14a (for example, proximity switch) and the second winning confirmation switch 14b (for example, for example) It is detected by a photo sensor. 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. 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.

  The occurrence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection results of the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b and the detection results of the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b. A security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 14 is such that the nails are densely arranged around 13 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 13 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13. This may be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In the upper part of the second special symbol display 8b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold memory display section and the first special symbol hold memory display section are provided separately, and a second special special display that displays the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. For example, a special symbol storage memory display unit 18 including a 7-segment LED provided with a symbol storage memory display unit is provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four first reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on 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. The second special symbol reserved memory display unit displays up to four second reserved memory numbers in the order of winning, and increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. In this example, the upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the start memory number by winning to the first start winning port 13 and the start memory number by winning to the second start winning port 14. May be four or more.

  Further, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reserved memory display unit (see FIG. 1) for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit (FIG. 1) for displaying the second reserved memory number. For example). 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 section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 13 are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  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 a big prize opening door, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big win game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the solenoid 21 controls the open door of the big winning opening, so that the big winning opening that becomes the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 23 (for example, a proximity switch) and a third winning confirmation switch 23a (for example, a photo sensor).

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, for example, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are played. More prize balls are paid out than when the ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 20 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  The normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the first special symbol display 8a. The normal symbol display 10 is composed of, for example, two lamps. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the lamp on the lower side of the normal symbol display 10 is turned on and it is a win, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the lower lamp is turned on (a state in which a game ball can win a prize at the second start winning opening 14). ). An upper part of the special symbol storage memory display 18 is provided with a normal symbol storage memory display 41 having four display portions (for example, four segments among seven segment LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. It has been. 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 display units to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of display units that are lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 composed of 7-segment LEDs has four display units (segments) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and, for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened at the time of a big hit. There are two display units (segments) that indicate (the number of big hits) and two display units (segments) that indicate the gaming state, but these display units are separate from the normal symbol hold storage display unit. You may comprise. Further, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured by a segment LED or the like that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  In the vicinity of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, winning holes 29a to 29d of the normal winning apparatus are provided, and the game balls that have won the winning holes 29a and 29c are detected by the winning hole switch 30a and won in the winning holes 29b and 29d. The game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. The first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game balls and allows winning.

  In the first start winning opening 13, there are provided two switches (a first start opening switch 13a and a first winning confirmation switch 13b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening. In this embodiment, a first start opening switch 13a and a first winning confirmation switch 13b are arranged up and down in the first start winning opening 13 (in this example, the first start opening switch 13a is arranged on the upper side. The first winning confirmation switch 13b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the first start opening switch 13a, and then detected by the first winning confirmation switch 13b. Is done.

  Further, in the second start winning opening 14, there are provided two switches (a second start opening switch 14a and a second winning confirmation switch 14b) capable of detecting a game ball won in the start winning opening. In this embodiment, the second start opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b are arranged vertically in the second start winning opening 14 (in this example, the second start opening switch 14a is arranged on the upper side. The second winning confirmation switch 14b is arranged on the lower side). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, first detected by the second start opening switch 14a, and then detected by the second winning confirmation switch 14b. Is done.

  Further, two switches (a count switch 23 and a third winning confirmation switch 23a) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening are provided in the special winning opening. In this embodiment, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are arranged in the big winning opening (in this example, the counting switch 23 is arranged on the upper side and the third winning confirmation switch 23a is on the lower side. Is placed). Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is first detected by the count switch 23 and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 23a.

  Also, different detection system switches are used as the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a. It is done. In this embodiment, proximity switches are used as the first start opening switch 13a, the second start opening switch 14a, and the count switch 23, and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are photo. A sensor is used.

  Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 13a, the first special symbol variation display is started and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a, the display of the variation of the second special symbol is started and the prize ball payout is executed. Further, based on the detection of the game ball by the first count switch 23 or the second count switch 24, a prize ball payout is executed. In addition to the detection result of the first start port switch 13a, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the first winning confirmation switch 13b, and a security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. The presence or absence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection result of the second winning confirmation switch 14b in addition to the detection result of the second start port switch 14a, and the security signal is generated based on the detection of the abnormal winning. Output externally. In addition to the detection result of the count switch 23, whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and a security signal is externally output based on the detection of the abnormal winning. The Accordingly, the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are used only for determination of abnormal winning.

  As described above, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are configured using proximity switches, and the first to third winning check switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are using photo sensors. However, the detection methods of the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are shown in this embodiment. For example, if the detection method is different between the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 and the first to third winning confirmation switches 14b, 15b and 23a, for example, Photo sensors are used as the start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, and the first to third prize winning confirmation switches 14b and 15 , It may be used proximity switch as 23a. In this case, based on the detection results of the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, which are photosensors, special symbol variation display and prize ball payout processing are executed, and the first to third winning prizes which are proximity switches. The detection results of the confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are used only for the determination of abnormal winning of the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, and the big winning port. For example, instead of a proximity switch or an optical photosensor that is an electromagnetic switch, the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23 or the first to third prize confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are used. Alternatively, a mechanical switch (such as a micro switch) may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first and second start port switches 14a and 15a and the count switch 23, which are the triggers for the special symbol variation display and the winning ball payout process, are used for determining an abnormal winning. Although the winning confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a are provided on the upstream side, the winning confirmation switches 14b, 15b, and 23a may be provided on the downstream side of the switch used for the determination of the abnormal winning.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 1560 uses the first start port switch based on the detection signal input from the first start port switch 13a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the first winning confirmation switch 13b (photo sensor). When it is determined that the difference between the number of game balls detected at 13a and the number of game balls detected by the first winning confirmation switch 13b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more) As an error, it is determined that an abnormal winning to the first start winning opening 13 has occurred. The game detected by the second start port switch 14a based on the detection signal input from the second start port switch 14a (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the second winning confirmation switch 14b (photo sensor). If it is determined that the difference between the number of balls and the number of game balls detected by the second winning confirmation switch 14b exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 15 or more), a second error is generated as a predetermined error. It is determined that an abnormal winning to the winning opening 14 has occurred. In addition, based on the detection signal input from the count switch 23 (proximity switch) and the detection signal input from the third winning confirmation switch 23a (photo sensor), the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 and the third winning prize are determined. If it is determined that the difference from the number of game balls detected by the confirmation switch 23a exceeds a predetermined threshold (in this example, 5 or more), an abnormal winning at the big winning opening occurs as a predetermined error. It is determined that

  In this way, the first start opening switch 13a and the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a and the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23 and the third winning confirmation switch 23a are of different detection methods. Since the sensor (in this example, a proximity switch and a photo sensor) is used, the actual number of winnings to the first starting winning port 13, the second starting winning port 14, and the big winning port using, for example, electromagnetic waves is actually increased. When an illegal act that causes recognition to be greater than the number of winnings is made, there is a difference between the number of game balls detected by the proximity switch and the number of game balls detected by the photo switch, thereby controlling the game. Since the microcomputer 1560 determines that an abnormal winning has occurred when the number of difference balls exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is possible to take a certain measure against illegal acts.

  The game area 7 is provided with decorative members 25L and 25R having a plurality of decorative LEDs 25a and 25b that emit light according to the gaming state, and at the bottom is an out port 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won.

  Four speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left, right, top, and bottom of the outside of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during the prize ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28 b, and the supply ball is cut in the vicinity of the top lamp module 530. A ball-out LED 52 that is lit is provided. The prize ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52 are controlled to be turned on by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board when the prize ball is being paid out or when a ball break is detected. Further, although not shown in particular, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter referred to as “card unit”) 50 that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A game ball launched from the ball striking device by the player's operation enters the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a big hit symbol (specific display result), it will be “big hit”, and the special symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) will be different from the big hit symbol (predetermined display result) Is “small hit”, and if the special symbol at the time of stoppage (stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In this embodiment, when the big special symbol corresponding to “probable big big hit A” or “normal big big hit C” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the first big big hit state (multi-round specific gaming state ( 15 round big hit state). In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state), the special prize winning ball apparatus 20 has a predetermined winning period of the first period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, eight) of winning balls. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed by opening the grand prize opening in the period until the occurrence. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  When the big hit symbol corresponding to “probability big hit B” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the state shifts to the second big hit state (high speed two round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state. In the second big hit state, the special prize winning ball device 20 has a big winning opening door in a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the first big hit state or a predetermined number (for example, three) of winnings. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed by opening the grand prize opening in the period until the ball is generated. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received by receiving the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed, so that the special variable prize ball is closed. The device 20 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the second big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the second round number (for example, “2”).

  In such a second big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds). It is very short. For this reason, the second big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The second big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the second big hit state is not the same as the first big hit state as in the present embodiment, but the number of rounds is not the same, the number of rounds is the same, and the opening period of the big prize opening is very short. (For example, for 0.1 second). That is, in the second big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the first big hit state, and the number of round executions is the first big hit state. It may be at least one of the second number of rounds less than the first number of rounds.

  In addition, after the first big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to the “normal big hit C” which is a non-probable big hit is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is one of the special gaming states. The time-shortening control (time-shortening control) in which the special symbol variable display time (special-figure fluctuation time) in the special-figure game is shortened compared to the normal state is controlled to the short-time state. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. In the short-time state, when a special game (fluctuation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”, one of the conditions is satisfied first. You can end it. In this way, the big hit symbol corresponding to the non-probable big hit "normal big hit C" is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special symbol game based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game. The jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the first jackpot state based on the stop display as a special symbol is referred to as a non-probable variation jackpot symbol (also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  A big hit symbol corresponding to “probable big hit B” is displayed after the first big hit state is ended based on the fact that the big hit symbol corresponding to “probable big hit A” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. After the second big hit state is ended based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special figure variation time is reduced as compared with the normal state, for example, as one of the special game states different from the short time state. In addition to the time-shortening control, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  Like the jackpot symbol corresponding to such “probable bonus jackpot A”, the jackpot symbol that is controlled to be probabilistic after the first jackpot state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is It is called a symbol. In addition, like the big hit symbol corresponding to “probable big hit B”, the big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit. It is called a symbol. In addition, the probability variation big hit symbol out of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “probable big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “surprise big hit”). These jackpot symbols are arbitrary. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot type, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol or the like. .

  After the special symbol corresponding to “small hit” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning action is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to change to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player as in the case of the probable big hit B (second big hit state). Is called. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 20 to the first state (open state) for the second period is the second number {the number of executions equal to the second number of rounds (two times in this example). ) Is repeatedly executed until it is reached. In the small hit gaming state, as in the second big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Control may be performed so that at least one of the number of times is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 10 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 14, such as control for making the tilt control time to be performed longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 in the probability changing state or the short time state is advantageous to the player, and is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 14 is in the expanded open state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The short-time state in this embodiment is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability high-base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also referred to as a low-probability low-base state, which is a probabilistic state that is not a high release control period. The latent probability changing state is a gaming state also called a high probability low base state.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the “probability variation hit B” in the normal state, the second probability variation control (latent probability variation state; high probability low base) in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed. State). In addition, after the end of the second big hit state based on the fact that the “probable big hit” has occurred in the probability changing state, the state shifts to the first probability changing state (high accuracy high base state) in which the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability changing control. .

  As described above, the probability variation state includes not only the time variation control and the high release control are performed together with the probability variation control but also the probability variation control only and the time reduction control and the high release control are not performed (latency probability variation). It may be. In addition, for example, after the first big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “probable big hit”, the first positive change state (high-speed control and high-open control are performed together with the positive change control (high When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the probability variation control is continued. However, the control may be performed in a second certain change state (also referred to as a highly accurate low base state) that is not performed after the time-shortening control or the high opening control is finished.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display sections 9L, 9C, and 9R provided in the effect display device 9, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a, In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b, the variable symbol display (variation display) is started. The In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display portions 9L, 9C, 9R. The decorative display variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach” which is not yet temporarily stopped when the decorative symbol temporarily stopped displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbol") is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination is there. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In a remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been temporarily stopped when a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is temporarily stopped. The display state in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating, or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while the decorative symbols constitute all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is fluctuating.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31 on which etc. are mounted, a voice control board 70 and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control and the like are mounted. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 1800.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are provided a power supply board 990 and a touch sensor board (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 990 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permitting means for executing or shutting off power supply to a component that operates by the operation, and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 1560 of the game control board 31. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

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

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 160 includes, for example, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state (start signal, symbol determination frequency 1 signal, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, time reduction signal, security An information output terminal for externally outputting signals, prize ball signals 1, gaming machine error status signals) is provided. Note that the gaming machine error status signal does not necessarily have to be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a door indicating that the gaming frame is open from the information output terminal instead of the gaming machine error status signal. An open signal or the like may be output.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 40A through the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 187 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 187 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

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

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 is equipped with a game control microcomputer 1560 (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program. The game control microcomputer 1560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 1560. That is, the game control microcomputer 1560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 1560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 1560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 1560 (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 game control microcomputer 1560 has a built-in random number circuit 53. The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 53 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 53 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 1560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 1560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 1560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 1560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 53 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 1560 inputs / outputs (transmits / receives) signals through serial communication with the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer) and the effect control board 80 (the effect control microcomputer 100). Serial communication circuit 52 is incorporated. Note that the payout control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer 100 also have a serial communication circuit (not shown) for inputting / outputting signals with the game control microcomputer 1560 through serial communication.

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

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 1560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like become inoperative. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 1560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 1560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 1560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Instead of mounting the power monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it may be mounted on a board that is backed up by a backup power supply (for example, the main board 31). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 1560.

  Further, the gate switch 32a, the first start opening switch 13a, the first winning confirmation switch 13b, the second starting opening switch 14a, the second winning confirmation switch 14b, the count switch 23, the third winning confirmation switch 23a, and each winning opening switch 30a. 30b and an input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal from an elevation sensor 90 provided in the effect device 500 to the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31, and a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a special variable winning ball device An output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 21 that opens and closes 20 and an elevating motor 533 that elevates and lowers the movable portion 800 of the rendering device 500 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit is also mounted on the main board 31. System reset circuit (not shown) for resetting, large Ri information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a game state, through a terminal substrate 160, the information output circuit 64 for outputting to an external device such as a hall computer also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer 100) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 1560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 120 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal (effect) from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control CPU 120 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 120 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP performs display control based on data input from the effect control CPU 120.

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the I / O port unit which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal going from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. . That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 1560 side).

  An effect control CPU 120, which is an effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80, controls the display of stage LEDs (not shown) provided on the game board 6 and is provided on the frame side. Display control of the prize ball LED 51, the ball break LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  On the game board 6 side, a decoration board 98 and a stage decoration board 99 are provided as board-side IC boards on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. The board side IC boards 98 and 99 are connected to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 88. Further, on the front frame 101 side, a top lamp module substrate 542, a left front plate top substrate 473b, and a right front plate top as each frame side IC substrate on which a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting serial data into parallel data is mounted. A substrate 473c, an operation table substrate 508, and a frame button substrate 509 are provided. Each of these frame side IC substrates 542, 473b, 473c, 508, 509 is connected to the effect control substrate 80 via the relay substrates 88, 89.

  Sensor monitoring that detects signals output from the lever switches 510a to 510d, the trigger switch 512a, and the touch sensor 513 provided on the operation lever 600 and outputs a predetermined detection signal corresponding to the signal input on the operation base board 508. An IC (not shown) and a parallel-serial conversion IC (not shown) to which a detection signal from the sensor monitoring IC is input are mounted, and the operation lever 600 is operated by the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 120. ) Can be detected.

  Similarly, the frame button substrate 509 latches an output signal from the button switch 516a that detects the operation of the push button 516, and the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 120 via the relay substrate 89 as a serial data system. ) And a drive signal for the button vibration motor 517 connected to the frame button board 509 based on an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 120). An IC is mounted, and the operation of the push button 516 can be detected by the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 120), and the operation control of the button vibration motor 517 that applies vibration to the push button 516 is used for effect control. Microcomputer 100 (effect control for CPU120) is to be able to control.

  The button vibration motor 517 is incorporated in the push button 516. When the button vibration motor 517 operates, the push button 516 vibrates, so that the player who operates the push button 516 operates. The player can perceive the vibration by hand.

  In the present embodiment, a mode in which the button vibration motor 517 is used as an informing means for informing the player's hand in a perceptible manner is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the vibration by the button vibration motor 517, for example, the touch feeling of the push button 516 is changed by rotating the push button 516, or the hardness of the surface of the push button 516 is formed on the push button display. The pressure in the balloon may be changed to change the touch feeling of the push button 516, or the operation force or operation stroke of the push button 516 may be changed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operation in the level gauge effect described later is accepted by the push button 516, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these operations can be accepted by the operation lever 600, Alternatively, a trackball may be provided and an operation in the level gauge production may be received by the trackball.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 1560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 1560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 1560 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 1560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 1560 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 1560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switches 23 and 24 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: Step S21).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

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

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

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

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 As in the case where the variable display mode of the symbol is “probability big hit B”, which will be described later, after the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probable big hit B symbol, such as “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol) as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is variable to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Moreover, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Variation patterns of PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 (normal reach C) and super PB3-1 to super PB3-3 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the special symbol variable display result becomes the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4 (normal reach C), super PB3-4 to super PB3-6, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2 -2 (normal reach B) variation patterns are prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is given. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is not used and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the revariation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach shortening, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-3 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-2 and the non-reach PA1-4 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-3. Since there may be a variation effect mode similar to that at the time of the small hit, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the probable big hit B or the small hit has occurred.

  As described above, in this embodiment, two variation patterns (special PG1-2) among a plurality of variation patterns (special PG1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2) selected at the time of winning the probability variation big hit B or small hit. , 1-3) and any one of a plurality of variation patterns selected at the time of detachment (non-reach PA1) is a series of performance modes consisting of performance modes executed in the probability variation big hit B gaming state / small hit gaming state Since it is the same as the production mode of (3, 4), it is difficult to specify which production mode is based on the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-3, 4 or special PG1-2, 3 be able to. In other words, the variation pattern based on the non-reach PA1-3, 4 and the special PG1-2, 3 is a variation pattern that is selected in any of the probability variation big hit B, the small hit, and the deviation, so the probability variation big hit B or Even when a small hit occurs, it is difficult for the player to realize that a probable big hit B or a small hit has occurred, and as a result, the probable big hit B is less than that when only the probable big hit B or the small hit is generated. It is possible to make it more difficult for the player to realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probabilistic state as it occurs.

  In this embodiment, only the non-reach PA1-3 and the special PG1-2, the non-reach PA1-4 and the special PG1-3 have the same variation effect pattern. However, in other variation patterns, The same variation pattern may be set at the time of loss and at the time of probability variation big hit B or small hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the time of loss, a variation pattern having the same effect mode as one of a plurality of change patterns selected at the time of probability variation big hit B or small hit is selected. It is not necessary to select the variation pattern. That is, even when the variation pattern having the same effect mode as the variation pattern selected at the probability variation big hit B or small hit is not selected at the time of losing, the special PG 1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2 are changed to the probability variation big hit B or small. By using the variation pattern selected at the time of hitting, when any one of the variation patterns of the special PGs 1-1 to 2-1 and 2-1 to 2 is selected, at least the player specifies the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B. Since it becomes difficult, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the probability change big hit B occurs and the subsequent game state shifts to the probability change state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the super PB3-3 (super reach C) which is a fluctuation pattern used in the case of a loss and the super PB3-6 which is a fluctuation pattern used in the case of a probable big hit A or a normal big hit C. (Super Reach C) is a fluctuation pattern prepared for implementing a level gauge effect described later. That is, when the variation pattern of the super PB3-3 is selected in the case of a loss or when the variation pattern of the super PB3-3 is selected when the probability variation big hit A or the normal big hit C is selected, a level gauge effect described later is performed. Whether or not it is a normal big hit C or a probable big hit A or the like is suggested based on the reaching level of the level that expands according to the operation by the player.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, normal jackpot C described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probable big hit A, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. Are classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with normal reach and super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. Further, in the case of “out of”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach C and three re-variation pseudo-continuations, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with normal reach C and two re-variation pseudo-continuations Super CA2-6, which is the type, and Super Reach other than Normal Reach and Super Reach C Super CA2-7 a variation pattern type with Ji is the type divided into super CA2-8 and a variation pattern type with all the super reach.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 1560 counts up (1) the big hit type determination random number (1) and (4) the random number for normal symbol determination. Do. That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 1560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 1560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 8B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). When the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C 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. 8B and 8C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/70. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/120 will be described. Accordingly, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed in the first start winning port 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second special symbol variation is performed by starting the second winning symbol 14. Compared to the case where the display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  That is, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8a is executed when the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state (high probability low base state), and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high In order to prevent the player from being aware of the transition to the (probably low base state), the occurrence probability of the small hit is increased, whereas the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b is executed. When the gaming state is a probable change / short-time state (highly accurate high base state), in this case, the player cannot realize that the gaming state has shifted to the probable state (highly accurate low base state) due to the probable big hit B Since there is no need to do so, the probability of occurrence of a small hit is suppressed.

  In this embodiment, a small hit symbol is derived as a variation display result of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. However, the variation of the second special symbol display 8b The small hit symbol may not be derived as the display result.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/70) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/1596 (low probability)) determined as the probability big hit B. / 160 (during high accuracy)), the small hits occur more frequently than the probable big hit B.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is based on hold storage (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 and the game ball in the second start winning opening 14. It is a jackpot type determination table in the case of determining the jackpot type using the hold storage based on winning (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine either “big hit B” or “normal big hit C”. In this embodiment, five judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as a probability variation big hit A at a ratio of 5/40), and 15 pieces are given to “probability big hit B”. Is assigned (determined as probability variation big hit B at a rate of 15/40), and 20 decision values are assigned to “normal big hit C” (rate of 20/40) Is usually determined to be a big hit C). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of “probable big hit A” is lower than the probability of “probable big hit B”. The case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed after starting the winning at the mouth 13 and the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is performed after starting the winning at the second starting winning port 14 are performed. The ratio determined as “A” or “probable big hit B” or “normal big hit C” is the same. The first special symbol variation display is executed when the first start winning port 13 is started, and the second special symbol variation display is executed when the second start winning port 14 is started. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be made different.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the first specific game in which the number of rounds is increased as compared with the probability variation big hit B of two rounds as the second specific gaming state. Although the case where the probability variation jackpot A as the state is determined will be described, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per time during the big hit may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and the large number per round It is also possible to prepare a first specific gaming state in which a winning opening is opened a plurality of times, and to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probability big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds, and shifts to the probable change state and the time-short state (probability / time-short state, high-precision high-base state) after the big hit gaming state. After the big hit, the probability variation state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The “probable big hit B” is a two-round big hit gaming state in which the opening time of the big prize opening per round is shorter than the “probable big hit A” and the number of rounds is less, and after the big hit gaming state ends It is a big hit that shifts only to the probability variation state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the next big hit. However, after the big hit, the low-base state is shifted to the time-short state. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability big hit B is finished, only the high probability state is set until the next big hit occurs, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in “probable big hit A”, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 29 seconds and the number of rounds is as many as 15 rounds, whereas in “probable big hit B”, the big winning prize opening per round is large. The opening time is as short as 0.5 seconds, and the number of rounds is as small as 2 rounds, so it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds (two rounds), which is the same as the big hit gaming state by “probable big hit B”. Control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the two high-speed opening of the big prize opening ends, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

  “Normal jackpot C” is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state like the probable big hit A, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability display is not completed and the change display is finished 100 times (the number of start times is It is a big hit to shift to the low-accuracy and high-speed base state only in the short time state. That is, after the big hit, the time-saving state continues until the variable display reaches 100 times.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit A / C variation pattern type determination table 132a. The jackpot A / C variation pattern type determination table 132a, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, according to the determination result of the jackpot type, the variation pattern type is determined for the variation pattern type determination. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2).

  The jackpot A / C variation pattern type determination table 132a is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of Super CA3-3 is set for each type of jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the number of these determination values is such that when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, the super CA 3-3 is compared to the normal CA 3-1 to the normal CA 3-2. The number of determination values is set to be large, and when “probability big hit A” is set, the super reach is set to be determined as a variation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot C”, the number of determination values of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 is set to be larger than that of super CA3-3. In the case of “normal big hit C”, the normal reach is determined as a large variation pattern.

  FIG. 9B is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern type determination table 132b for probability variation big hit B / small hit. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit B / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is a fluctuation pattern type, a fluctuation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the probability variation big hit B, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production, whereas the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous production is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be the probability variation big hit B, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern, etc. Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is off is performed, the re-variation is performed twice and the stop pattern is performed. As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to probability variation big hit B and small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the determination value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA 4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, like the probability variation big hit B. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at low probability, contrary to the probability big hit B, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a lot of variation patterns accompanied by a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the slip variation is performed, which will be described later as a stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is displayed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high-accuracy state, many variation patterns with the reach effect of the normal reach B and many variation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. In the case of small hits that do not shift to, fluctuations with normal reach B and pseudo-ream effects are determined by determining many fluctuation patterns with normal reach A reach effects and slip-variation patterns without pseudo-ream effects. When the gaming state of probability variation big hit B (the same as the gaming state of small hit) is implemented after the pattern is executed, it is highly likely that the probability variation big hit B that has shifted to the high probability state is generated for the player. So you can give a sense of expectation.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) game state. The variation pattern of the special PG2-2, which is determined more in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the high probability (probability variation) state than the probability variation large hit B to be performed, and the variation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B as the variation state It is determined more at the time of probability variation big hit B which shifts to a high probability (probability variation) state than at the small hit which does not shift to (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern to be determined is different between the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state or the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined. When the small hit gaming state (the same as the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B) is performed after the execution of the game, the possibility that the subsequent gaming state is in the high probability state as with the probability variation big hit B Can give a sense of expectation that it is high.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, many fluctuation patterns with the reach effect of normal reach B and fluctuation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A to B. FIG. The variation pattern type determination tables A to B for detachment include a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is a detachable symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables A and B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2- 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-8 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, in this embodiment, if the values are random, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 in the game. It can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (any one of super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C) is executed regardless of the state and the total number of pending storage.

  Further, in the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table A135a shown in FIG. 10A, the non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds), which is a variation pattern of ultrashort variation, and the variation pattern of shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 A determination value is assigned to normal CA 2-6 including a fluctuation pattern with two pseudo-rendations instead of normal CA 2-5 including a fluctuation pattern with two presentations. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. When the time is shortened from the normal time, the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common use variation pattern type determination table B135b is used for the case where the gaming state is the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. A separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the case of the state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss used when the total number of reserved storage is less than 3, and the variation pattern type determination table B135b for loss used when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more. However, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values for the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of pending storages. However, a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the first and second pending storage numbers. A plurality of may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for loss is used regardless of the current game state. Depending on whether the state is the normal state or the normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 b stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation including a variation pattern with a normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which the pattern type is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). ing. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138a is based on the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The outlier variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 1560. In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbols.

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

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 1560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise designates initialization. Send a command.

  Command 95XX (H) specifies (notifies) a determination result as to which jackpot or premium reach (super reach C) that is a specific reach state when winning at the first start winning opening 13 ) Effect control command (winning determination result designation command 1). Note that “XX” is a numerical value given in advance to various determination results determined at the time of winning (outlier is X1, probability variation big hit A is X2, probability variation big hit B is X3, normal big hit C is X4, small hit is X5, Non-reach is 0X, normal reach is 1X, super reach is 2X, premier reach is 3X, etc.).

  The command 96XX (H) designates a determination result as to which jackpot is to be won at the time of winning the second start winning opening 14, and whether or not the premium reach (super reach C) is in a specific reach state ( Notification control command (winning determination result designation command 2). Note that “XX” is a numerical value given in advance to various determination results determined at the time of winning (outlier is X1, probability variation big hit A is X2, probability variation big hit B is X3, normal big hit C is X4, small hit is X5, Non-reach is 0X, normal reach is 1X, super reach is 2X, premier reach is 3X, etc.).

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (probability big hit A start designation command: fanfare 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit start screen (fanfare screen), that is, the start of the big hit game. Command A002 (H) designates the start of a big hit game, but an effect control command (start of probability variable big hit B) designates that a big hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a big hit game is displayed. Designation command: fanfare 2 designation command). Command A003 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary big hit C start designation command: fanfare 3 designation command) that designates the start of normal big hit C. Command A004 (H) designates the start of a small hit game, but an effect control command (small) that designates that a small hit start screen (not shown) that is difficult to identify as a small hit game is displayed. Hit start designation command: fanfare 4 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 1560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit start designation fanfare designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a small hit.

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

  The command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probability variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 1 designation command). The command A302 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and also specifies an effect control command (probable variation jackpot B end designation command: Ending 2 designation command). The command A303 (H) displays a jackpot end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the jackpot game, and designates that the normal jackpot C is normal (normal jackpot C end designation command: Ending 3 designation command). Command A304 (H) displays a small hit end screen (ending screen), that is, designates the end of the small hit game, and designates an effect control command (small hit end specifying command: Ending 4 designation command). Note that the game control microcomputer 1560 may be configured to transmit a common probability variation big hit B / small hit end designation ending designation command when the probability variation big hit B is a small hit.

  In this embodiment, the big hit start screen specified by the command A002 (H) and the small hit start screen specified by the command A004 (H) are the same start screen, and the command A302 (H) The big hit end screen designated by the command and the small hit end screen designated by the command A304 (H) are the same screen. Specifically, the big hit / small hit start screen and the big hit / small hit end screen are display screens in the same mode as the screen (not shown) displayed in the latter half of the non-reach PA1-3, 4 described above. It is difficult to specify whether the probability change big hit B or the small hit has occurred, and suggests that the probability change big hit B may have occurred and the gaming state may have shifted to the probability change state (high probability low base state). It is supposed to be a screen.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change (high probability) state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (short time end designation command) for notifying that the short time state has ended.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of time reduction states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-short states.

  Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) that designates the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the game state (for example, whether the game is in a high probability state, a high base state, or whether the game is a big hit game), a start winning is generated and held. Each time the storage is performed, the winning determination process is executed, and the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 13 is always transmitted. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 gives a notice of whether or not a big hit or super-reach will be made in advance, before the display of the change to be notified is started, based on the received symbol designation command. Execute the hold notice. In this embodiment, the hold notice for the probability variation big hit B and the small hit is not executed, that is, only the hold notice for the probability change big hit A is executed. It can be avoided that the player is easily grasped by the notice.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 1560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the voice control board 70 To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 1560 designates a variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 1560 to the production control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 1560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 1560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 1560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 1560 is received.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 17B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold port number). Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214A).

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

  FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 18A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 18A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 18 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) ( Step S215A). In the process of step S214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 1560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 18B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R that is a hardware random number (random hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number that is a software random number (random 1), a variation pattern A random number for type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process for determining in advance the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is performed (step S216A). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the winning determination result designation command 1 to the production control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (transmission set of the winning determination result designation command 1), and also wins a prize. Control (transmission set of the first reserved memory number designation command) for transmitting the first reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter after the time determination result designation command 1 This is performed (step S217A).

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S212B) and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) (see FIG. 18B). Step S215B). In the process of step S214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 1560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process in the same manner as the winning determination process in step S216A in the first start port switch passing process (step S216B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the winning determination result designation command 2 to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process, and stores the second pending storage next to the winning determination result designation command 2. Based on the value of the number counter, control is performed to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S217B).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process in steps S216A and S216B. In the winning determination process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type or the small hit type, or setting a variation pattern In the process, a variation pattern is determined. Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the variation display based on the start winning is started. Before winning the game, the winning time determination process is executed to confirm in advance whether the winning pattern is a big hit and which variation pattern type. By doing so, the variation pattern type is specified (predicted) together with whether or not it is a big hit before the variation display of the production symbol is executed, and the determination result at the time of winning is obtained as will be described later. First, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a notice of whether or not to hold a big hit for these reserved memories (a jackpot hold notice) and a notice of whether or not the reserved memories will be a premium reach (premium reach hold notice).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (No in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set. Confirmation (step S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. Are matched (step S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (No in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S215A and S215B and FIG. ) And (c) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A). In this case, it is determined whether or not the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B), FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c shown in 8 (c).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (No in step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the gaming state when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is performed. (Step S224). In this embodiment, in step S224, the CPU 56 determines whether the time reduction flag is set or the total pending storage number is 3 at the time when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is performed.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a deviation variation pattern type determination table according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). Specifically, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more. To do. Then, when the time reduction flag is set or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the deviation variation pattern type determination table B (for shortening) 135b shown in FIG. 10B is set. On the other hand, if the hourly flag is not set and the total number of pending storages is less than 3, the deviation variation pattern type determination table A (for normal use) 135a shown in FIG. 10A is set. It should be noted that, depending on the gaming state, it is not distinguished which deviation variation pattern type determination table 135a, 135b is used, but the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a is selected regardless of the gaming state or the like. May be set. Also, instead of using the deviation variation pattern type determination table, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination is incorporated in advance, and it is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is larger than the threshold, thereby determining the variation pattern type in step S229 described later. You may make it do. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the determination value is assigned in the range of 80 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3 that becomes a super reach big hit. It is determined whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is equal to or greater than the threshold value 80, and if it is equal to or greater than 80, it may be determined that the variation pattern type is super CA3-4. Also, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of at least 230 to 251 with respect to the variation pattern type of super CA 2-7 that is out of super reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is greater than or equal to the threshold 230, and if it is greater than or equal to 230, it is determined that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is obtained. May be. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the determination value is within a common range of 1 to 79 with respect to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 that is out of non-reach. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 79. If the value is 79 or less, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA 2-1 You may judge.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Yes in step S223), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b shown in FIG. 9B. Setting is made (step S226).

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S215A and S215B. And the determined jackpot type is temporarily stored (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning determination process (see step S216A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17A). When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning determination process (see step S216B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 17B)), FIG. Using the big hit type determination table 131 shown in d), it is determined whether the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B” or “normal variable big hit C”. Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined big hit type is “probability big hit B” (step S227 +). If the determined big hit type is “probable big hit B”, the process proceeds to step S226 to set the probable big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b shown in FIG. When the type is not “probable variation big hit B”, that is, when “probable variation big hit A” or “normal variable big hit C”, the big hit A / C variation pattern type determination table 132a shown in FIG. 9A is set. (Step S228).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in steps S215A and S215B ( Step S229).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined determination result in the winning determination result specifying commands 1 and 2 (step S230). Specifically, when the determination result indicates that the determination result is out of date, a process of setting “X1 (H)” in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. Further, when the determination result is a determination result that the probability variation big hit A is, a process of setting “X2 (H)” in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of “95 (H)” is performed. Further, when the determination result is a determination result that the probability variation big hit B is, a process of setting “X3 (H)” in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of “95 (H)” is performed. Further, when the determination result is that the determination result is normally a big hit C, a process of setting “X4 (H)” in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of “95 (H)” is performed. Further, when the determination result is a determination result that is a small hit, a process of setting “X5 (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of “95 (H)” is performed.

  Further, when the determined variation pattern type is non-reach, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting “0X (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. When the determined variation pattern type is normal reach, a process of setting “1X (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result specifying command composed of the MODE data “95 (H)” is performed. When the determined variation pattern type is super reach (other than super reach C), a process of setting “2X (H)” to the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” I do. When the determined variation pattern type is Super Reach C, which is the target of level gauge production, “3X (H)” is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “95 (H)” Perform the process.

  In other words, the upper digit of the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command is a value indicating the variation pattern type, and the upper digit of the EXT data is a value indicating a loss or a hit type, and these are combined to determine which variation pattern It is possible to specify which game result is generated by the type. In the case of the winning determination result designation command 2, a winning determination result designation command composed of MODE data “96 (H)” is transmitted.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 18A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (No in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Yes in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S52). S54), the first data set in the reserved specific area (see FIG. 18A) is deleted, and the order of each of the second and subsequent data is moved up by one and shifted (second → 1). The third, second → second, fourth → third, etc.) data in the reserved specific area is updated (S55-).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  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. (Step S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory 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 steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher (10 times) than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (low probability state or normal state). It is configured as follows. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B is set, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. When the jackpot is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped. It is reset at the timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (No in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63).

  If the value of random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (No in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type corresponding to the value corresponding to the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“probability big hit A” or “ The probability variation big hit B "or" normal big hit C ") is determined as the big hit type. In this case, the CPU 56 extracts the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. To determine the type of jackpot.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A”, “02” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit B”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the jackpot type is “normal jackpot C”, “04” is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, a predetermined jackpot symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the jackpot type specified from the setting value of the jackpot type buffer. When the small hit flag is set, a predetermined small hit symbol different for each type is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the small hit type specified from the setting value of the small hit type buffer. . In this way, the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and the jackpot symbol is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols to determine whether the player is a jackpot or a jackpot. It can be difficult to specify by a special design.

  In this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in the winning determination process (steps S216A and S216B) executed when the game ball is won, the determination result is stored for each winning memory. In addition, at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol, it is possible to determine only the variation pattern without performing the determination of whether or not it is a big hit.

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 further uses the data stored in the big hit type buffer. It is determined whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit B (step S91 +).

  When the big hit is not the probable big hit B, that is, when the probable big hit A or the normal big hit C, the fluctuation for big hit A / C is used as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. The pattern type determination table 132a (see FIG. 9A) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, if the big hit is the probable big hit B, the process proceeds to step S94, and the probable big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (see FIG. 9B) is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b (as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types as the variation pattern type. (See FIG. 9B) (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit A or a probable big hit B, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. It is reset at the timing of stopping and displaying the stop symbol. If the time reduction flag is set (Yes in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (No in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (No in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table A135a for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Yes in Step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Yes in Step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table B135b (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used (step S98), the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the processes of steps S92, S94, S97, and S98. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines hit variation pattern determination tables 137a and 137b (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138a (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. 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 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S101 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 sends one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is the probability variation big hit A, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is a probable big hit A can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, when the big hit type is not the probability variation big hit A, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S113 and determines whether or not the big hit type is the normal hit C. When it is not normal big hit C, that is, when probability variation big hit B, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command corresponding to the type of probability variation big hit B (step S114). Whether or not the probability variation big hit B is specifically, if the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “03”, it can be determined that the probability variation big hit B is. .

  If it is normal big hit C in step S113, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command corresponding to the type of normal big hit C (step S115). Whether or not it is a normal big hit C, specifically, if the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “04”, it can be determined that it is “normal big hit C”. .

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (No in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command corresponding to the small hit type (step S117). Specifically, the small hit type can be determined to be “small hit” if the data set in the small hit type buffer in step S65 of the special symbol normal process is “05”. Further, when the small hit flag is not set (No in step S116), that is, in the case of a loss, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 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 S141 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set (step S133a), and when set, in the big hit gaming state. The game state is temporarily shifted to the normal state, but when determining the game state after the end of the big hit game state in the big hit end process described later, in order to know whether or not the game state before the big hit was a probable change state In addition, a big hit probability change flag indicating that the gaming state before the big hit was a probability change state is set (step S133b).

  Next, if there is a probability change flag or a time reduction flag, they are reset (step S134), and control is performed to transmit a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, if the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit A start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is a probable big hit B, a probable big hit B start designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is the normal big hit C, the normal big hit C start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a probable big hit A, a probable big hit B or a normal big hit C is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Is done. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal 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 or 2 times) and the opening time corresponding to the big hit type are set in the big 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 S141, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of time reductions is zero. When the number of time reductions is not 0, that is, during the time reduction, the value of the time reduction number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction (step S143), and then the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is 0. If it becomes (step S144), the time reduction flag is reset (step S145).

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of No in step S141 and No in S144, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Also, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) and the opening time corresponding to the small hit (the same opening time as the probability variation big hit B) are set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (No in step S147), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S195).

  FIG. 25 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 S157). If the jackpot end display timer is set, that is, if the jackpot end display timer is operating. Then, the process proceeds to step S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S158) and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if the probability variation big hit A, the probability variation big hit A end designation command is transmitted, and if it is the probability variation big hit B, the small hit / probability variation big hit B end designation command is transmitted, which is usually the big hit C. In this case, a normal jackpot C 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. Note that the big hit end display time set in the case of the probability variation big hit B is set to the same time as the small hit end display time described later.

  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 big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probable change big hit A (step S166). Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. If the probability change big hit A, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S167, sets the probability change flag to shift the gaming state to the probability change state, and sets the time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state, and then proceeds to step S175. Transition.

  If the big hit type is not the probability variation big hit A in step S166, the process proceeds to step S168, and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is the probability variation big hit B. Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. If it is a probable big hit B, the process proceeds to step S169, and it is confirmed whether or not the probable big hit probable flag is set. If the big hit probability change flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S171 and only the probability change flag is set. On the other hand, if the big hit probability change flag is set, the process proceeds to step S170 and the time reduction flag is set. Proceeding to S171, the probability variation flag is set, and the routine proceeds to step S175.

  That is, when the probability variation big hit B occurs in the low probability state such as the normal state, only the probability variation flag is set, so that the gaming state after the end of the probability variation big hit B shifts to the high probability low base state. When the probability variation big hit B occurs in the probability low base state, the time-short flag is set in addition to the probability variation flag, so that the gaming state after the probability variation big hit B is shifted to the high probability base state.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  If it is determined in step S168 that the big hit type is not a probable big hit B, that is, if the big hit type is a normal big hit C, the process proceeds to step S172, where the time reduction flag is set and the number of time reductions is counted. A predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is set in the time reduction counter (step S173), the control for transmitting the time reduction state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S174), and the process proceeds to step S175. To do.

  In this way, when the big hit that is generated is the normal big hit C, the normal big hit C is shifted to the short time state until the number of changes after the end of the big hit C reaches a predetermined number of 100 times, and the probability variation state is not obtained. . In other words, even if the probability change state occurs before the normal big hit C occurs, the probability change state ends when the normal big hit C occurs.

  In step S175, the probability variation state designation command and the time reduction state designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag set in steps S167, S170, S171, and S172. In addition to performing control, if the big hit probability change flag is set, the set big hit probability change flag is reset (step S176).

  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 S177).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (step S310) in the special symbol process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S187. If the small hitting end display timer is not set, the small hitting flag is reset (step S181), and control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S185).

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S186). finish.

  In step S187, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S188). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S188), 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 S189).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 120) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 1560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 1560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 29, in this embodiment, the random number SR1 for the notice effect, the upper limit level determining random number SR2 used for determining the upper limit level in the level gauge effect in the super reach C, the level in the super reach C Random number SR3 for determining the second level gauge display timing used for determining the timing (level) for displaying the second level gauge in the gauge effect, whether to push the push button 516 in the level gauge effect in the super reach C The operation button vibration determining random number SR4, which is used to determine whether or not, is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The notice effect random number SR1 is a random number for determining which notice is to be implemented in the notice effect, and takes a value in a numerical range of 1 to 100.

  The upper limit level determination random number SR2 is a random number for predetermining the upper limit level of the level that is extended by the player's push button 516 operation in the level gauge production in Super Reach C. Take.

  The second level gauge display timing determination random number SR3 indicates the timing (level) at which the second level gauge is displayed in the level gauge effect during Super Reach C when the level D corresponding to the first level reaches, as will be described later. Or a random number for determining whether to reach level B before reaching the first level, and takes a value in the numerical range of 1 to 100.

  The operation button vibration determination random number SR4 is a random number for determining whether or not to perform notification by vibration of the push button 516 by operating the button vibration motor 517 in the level gauge production in the super reach C. It takes a value in the numerical range of 1-10.

  A counter for generating random numbers of SR1 to SR4 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S706) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (the maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 29), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (the minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 29). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a notice effect control pattern table (not shown) including effect control patterns for the notice effect, such as the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 30, normal reach, super reach, and the like. Various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in various variation patterns and effect control patterns in the big hit state and the small hit state are stored. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 30, the control content of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from when the variation of the rendering symbol is started until the finalized symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is stored in accordance with the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation reception start timing of the push button 516 and the operation lever 600 (level gauge effect start timing) Control data (process data) for controlling various performance operations according to variable display of performance symbols, such as operation control execution data such as operation reception end timing (corresponding to end timing of level gauge performance), etc. ) Is set in time series.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern, the operation preview effect control pattern, and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  These effect control patterns are processes that become control data for controlling various effect operations such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation control execution data, and end codes. It is comprised from data, and the content of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. should just be set in time series.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 120, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control execution data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decoration symbol during variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control execution data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The sound control execution data includes data indicating an audio output mode from each speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode such as a sound effect that is linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. Yes. That is, the sound control execution data is data that designates an audio output operation from each speaker 27. The lamp control execution data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as the decoration LED 25, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. That is, the lamp control execution data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control execution data, and lamp control execution data, and some process data includes some of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in these effect control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display effect images such as character images and background images on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, control is performed to output sound from each speaker 27 in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and the decoration LED 25, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are specified in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. And so on. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

  In addition, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 counts the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer for displaying the first hold storage display unit and the second hold storage display unit, and the number of time reductions. For this purpose, a short time counter is provided.

  Further, the ROM in the production control microcomputer 100 includes a first level gauge and a second level gauge (hereinafter referred to as the first level gauge displayed on the production display device 9 in the level gauge production in the super reach C of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 31). In some cases, the first level gauge and the second level gauge may be simply referred to as a level gauge), and the upper limit level of the level extended by the player's push button 516 operation is based on the upper limit level determination random number SR2. In order to determine the upper limit level determination table for determining (FIG. 32 (a)) and the timing (level) for displaying the second level gauge in the level gauge production based on the second level gauge display timing determining random number SR3. Second level gauge display timing determination table (FIG. 32 (b)) and level gauge The operation button vibration determination table (FIG. 32 (c) for determining whether or not to perform notification by vibration of the push button 516 by operating the button vibration motor 517 based on the operation button vibration determination random number SR4. )) Is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the level gauge in the present embodiment is a bar-shaped level gauge in which a plurality of levels are stacked in the vertical direction, and includes a first level gauge on the lower side and a second level gauge on the upper side. The upper limit level positions of level A, level B, level C, level D, level E, level F, level G, and level H are set in advance from the lower level.

  In the position between level C and level D, that is, the position corresponding to reaching level D, the character of “big hit” corresponding to “normal big hit C” corresponding to the first gaming state in the present invention. Is displayed, and the player is informed that a normal jackpot C is generated when the level of the player's operation reaches the level D, and between the level G and the level H, that is, the level H is reached. The character corresponding to “probability big hit A” corresponding to the second gaming state in the present invention is displayed at the position corresponding to the game state, and the level by the player's operation reaches the level H Thus, the player is informed that a probable big hit A is generated.

  In the upper limit level determination table of this embodiment, for each upper limit level from level A to level H described above, the final variable display display results of “out”, “non-probable big hit (normal big hit C), ”And“ probability variation big hit A ”, the determination value of the upper limit level determination random number SR2 is assigned to be the determination value number shown in FIG. 32A, and the extracted upper limit level determination Any one of the upper limit levels A to H corresponding to the random number SR2 for use and the final variable display result is determined as the upper limit level.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32A, the determination value corresponding to “out of” is assigned only to the upper limit levels A, B, and C, that is, the upper limit level equal to or higher than the level D. If there is no assignment in the case, and the final result is a shift, the level is not extended beyond level D, and the extension is controlled to stop at any of levels A, B, and C. .

  On the other hand, the determination values corresponding to “non-probable big hit (normal big hit C)” are assigned to all except the level H. In other words, the levels A to C that do not reach the first level D, or the levels E to G that are higher than the level D, are determined from the number of determination values assigned to the level D. However, when the judgment value is assigned, and the normal big hit C is finally obtained, the level by the operation is stopped at levels A to C other than level D and levels E to G. There is a case.

  Therefore, even when the normal big hit C is finally reached, the level extension is controlled to stop at levels A, B, and C without reaching level D, as in the case of the loss. Even if the extension of the level does not reach level D, which is the first level, there is still a possibility of becoming a normal big hit C. It is possible to avoid that the player's interest in the effect following the level gauge effect is significantly reduced due to the disappearance of the possibility.

  Furthermore, even when the normal big hit C is finally reached, the level may be controlled to extend from the level E to the level G in the same manner as in the case where the final probable big hit A is finally described.

  Further, the determination values corresponding to “probability change (probability change big hit A)” are assigned to all levels other than levels A to C. That is, although the number of determination values assigned to level H is smaller than the number of determination values assigned to level H even for levels D to G that do not reach level H, finally, Even in the case of a probable big hit, the level due to the operation may be stopped at levels D to G other than level H.

  Therefore, even in the case of the final probable big hit A, as in the case of the normal big hit C, the level extension is stopped at the levels D, E, F, and G without reaching the level H. Even if the extension of the level does not reach the level H, which is the second level, there is still a possibility that it will be a probable big hit A, It is possible to avoid that the player's interest in the effect following the level gauge effect is remarkably reduced by eliminating the possibility of the probability variation big hit A.

  In this embodiment, if the number of judgment values assigned to level E, level F, and level G is “non-probable big hit (normal big hit C)”, level D> level E> level F> level In the case of “probability change (probability big hit A)”, the number of determination values is gradually increased so that level D <level E <level F <level G. Therefore, even if the level H is not reached, the possibility of “probability change (probability change big hit A)” is increased by reaching a higher level close to level H. .

  In addition, in the “non-probable big hit (usually big hit C)”, the total number of judgment values assigned to each level up to level D included in the first level gauge is “2” + “3” + “5”. + “60” = 70 (the probability that the upper limit level of the first level gauge is determined is 70/100), whereas the determination value assigned to each level up to level H included in the second level gauge The sum of the numbers is “15” + “10” + “5” = 30 (the probability that the upper limit level of the second level gauge is determined is 30/100), and is determined as the upper limit level that reaches the second level gauge. In the “probability change (probability change big hit A)”, each of up to level D included in the first level gauge is set. Assign to level The total number of judgment values that can be obtained is only “2” (the probability that the upper limit level of the first level gauge is determined is 2/100), whereas the level up to level H included in the second level gauge The total number of judgment values assigned to each level is “3” + “5” + “10” + “80” = 98 (the probability that the upper limit level of the second level gauge is determined is 98/100). The ratio determined to the upper limit level reaching the second level gauge is high, and the ratio determined to the upper limit level ending with the first level gauge is set low.

  Therefore, when the display result finally becomes the normal big hit C that is the first gaming state, the upper limit level within the range of the first level gauge is determined at a high rate, so that the second level gauge display timing described later is obtained. As described in the determination table, when the display of the second level gauge is determined at a low rate, when the display result finally becomes the probability variation big hit A which is the second gaming state, By setting the upper limit level within the range at a high rate, the display of the second level gauge is set to be determined at a high rate.

  In the second level gauge display timing determination table of the present embodiment, “when reaching level B”, “when reaching level D”, and “not appearing” become the display timing of the second level gauge for each upper limit level described above. Are assigned the number of determination values of the second level gauge display timing determination random number SR3, and the timing corresponding to the extracted second level gauge display timing determination random number SR3 and the upper limit level is the second level. It is determined as the display timing of the gauge.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the level E, level F, and level G are “normal”, which finally becomes the normal big hit C, and finally the probability variation big hit A. A different number of judgment values is assigned in the case of “probability change”, and the display timing of “level B arrival” and “level D arrival” differ depending on the display results of these final variable displays. To be determined.

  Specifically, as the determination values corresponding to level A and level B, when all determination values are assigned to “No Appearance”, the upper limit level is determined to be level A or level B. The two-level gauge is controlled so as not to appear (display), and five judgment values are assigned to “when reaching level B” and 95 judgment values are set to “no appearance” as the judgment values corresponding to level C. Therefore, when level C reaches the upper limit, the second level gauge hardly appears (displays), but very rarely appears (displays) when level B is reached.

  Further, as the determination values corresponding to level D, 10 determination values are assigned when “level B is reached”, 15 determination values are assigned when “level D is reached”, and “no appearance” is 75. When the level D becomes the upper limit due to the assigned judgment value, the second level gauge does not appear (display) in many cases, but the level D is reached even when the level B is reached with a relatively low probability. Sometimes, the second level gauge may appear (display).

  In addition, as determination values corresponding to level E, 60 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level B” and 40 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level D” in association with “normal”. In association with “probability change”, 70 decision values are assigned to “when reaching level B”, and 30 decision values are assigned to “when reaching level D”, so that level E is the upper limit. When the final big hit is finally reached, the second level gauge appears (displays) both when reaching level B and when reaching level D, and the level when reaching level B is higher than when reaching level D. If the second level gauge appears (displayed) and finally changes to a certain level, the second level gauge appears (displayed) when reaching level B at a higher rate.

  In addition, as determination values corresponding to level F, 60 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level B” and 40 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level D” in association with “normal”. In association with “probability change”, 75 judgment values are assigned to “when reaching level B”, and 25 judgment values are assigned to “when reaching level D”, so that level F is the upper limit. When the final big hit is finally reached, the second level gauge appears (displays) both when reaching level B and when reaching level D, and the level when reaching level B is higher than when reaching level D. If the second level gauge appears (displayed) and finally changes to a certain level, the second level gauge appears (displayed) when reaching level B at a higher rate.

  Further, as the determination values corresponding to level G, 60 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level B” and 40 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level D” in association with “normal”. In association with “probability change”, 80 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level B”, and 20 determination values are assigned to “when reaching level D”, so that level G is the upper limit. When the final big hit is finally reached, the second level gauge appears (displays) both when reaching level B and when reaching level D, and the level when reaching level B is higher than when reaching level D. If the second level gauge appears (displayed) and finally changes to a certain level, the second level gauge appears (displayed) when reaching level B at a higher rate.

  Further, as a determination value corresponding to level H, since the level H is determined only when the probability variation big hit A is finally reached, there is no assignment for “normal” and “when level B is reached”. When 90 determination values are assigned and 10 determination values are assigned when “level D is reached”, and level H is set as the upper limit and finally becomes a probable big hit, level D is also reached when level B is reached. The second level gauge appears (displays) even when reaching, and the second level gauge appears (displays) at a much higher rate when reaching level B than when reaching level D.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the upper limit level is equal to or higher than level E, the display timing of the second level gauge is always determined, that is, it is determined to display the second level gauge. May be determined not to display the second level gauge.

  Therefore, the probability that the second level gauge is displayed when the probability variation jackpot A is finally reached is the probability that the second level gauge is not displayed (the level D is the upper limit when the probability variation jackpot A is finally reached). Since the probability (2/100 × 75/100 = 1.5%) of further determining “no appearance” when determined as a level is a value obtained by subtracting from 100%, it is 98.5%.

  On the other hand, the probability that it is determined that the second level gauge is displayed when the normal big hit C is finally reached is the display timing of the second level gauge when each upper limit level equal to or higher than level C is determined as the upper limit level. Is the total probability of being determined. Therefore, the display probability of the second level gauge when determining the upper limit level of level C (5/100 × 5/100 = 0.25%), the display probability of the second level gauge when determining the upper limit level of level D (60 / 100 × 25/100 = 15%), display probability of the second level gauge when determining the upper limit level of level E (15/100 × 100/100 = 15%), second level gauge when determining the upper limit level of level F Display probability (10/100 × 100/100 = 10%) and the display probability (5/100 × 100/100 = 5%) of the second level gauge when the upper limit level of level G is determined are 45.25 %.

  In other words, the probability K1 that it is determined that the second level gauge is displayed when it finally becomes a probable big hit A is 98.5%, and when the final big hit C is finally reached, the second level gauge is displayed. Since the probability K2 to be determined is 45.25%, in the present embodiment, the probability that the second level gauge is determined to be displayed when the probability variation jackpot A is finally reached is K1> finally. The upper limit level determination table and the second level gauge display timing determination table are set so that the probability K2 that it is determined to display the second level gauge in the case of the normal big hit C is obtained.

  In the present embodiment, specific numerical examples are illustrated in FIGS. 32A and 32B, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these numerical values are as described above. Any suitable numerical value can be used as long as probability K1> probability K2.

  For levels E to H in the second level gauge, which is higher than level D, which is the first level, the number of determination values for “when reaching level B” is “regardless of the type of“ probability change ”or“ normal ”. When a value larger than the number of determination values “at the time of reaching level D” is set, and when these levels E to H are the upper limit levels, the time when level B is reached is high as the display timing of the second level gauge. If the second level gauge is displayed early when level B is reached before reaching level D, the second level gauge is displayed (appears when level D is reached). ) Is set so that the probability of extending from level E to level E to level H is higher than in the case of

  By doing in this way, when the second level gauge is displayed at an early stage when level B is reached before reaching level D, which is the first level, the level becomes level D (first level) or higher. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that he will reach H (second level), the player's willingness to operate the push button 516 can be further enhanced. .

  That is, when the second level gauge is displayed, the second level gauge includes a level higher than the first upper limit stage by extending the level at least to the level D that is the first upper limit stage. Although it is displayed, it becomes difficult to generate a regrettable situation for the player that the level did not extend at all.

  In addition, for levels E to G in the second level gauge that is higher than level D, which is the first level, the number of determination values for “when reaching level B” corresponding to “normal” is all 60 and constant. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the number of determination values corresponding to “probability change” is set so that level E <level F <level G, as shown in FIG. If the second level gauge is displayed at an early stage when level B is reached before reaching D, it is easy to reach a higher level, and if it reaches a higher level, the probability of a probable big hit A increases. Since the player can be noticed at the timing when these second level gauges appear (display), the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the display timing of the second level gauge is only two, “when reaching level B” and “when reaching level D”, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display timing may be increased to three, four, and so on.

  In the operation button vibration determination table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32C, the operation button vibration determination is made for each of “with vibration” and “without vibration” for each presence / absence of the second level gauge. The number of determination values of the random number SR4 for use is assigned, and whether or not the extracted operation button vibration determination random number SR4 and the second level gauge appear, specifically, whether or not the appearance timing of the second level gauge is determined is determined. The corresponding vibration mode (with vibration / without vibration) is determined as the vibration control content.

  Specifically, as the judgment value corresponding to “appearance” of the second level gauge, eight judgment value numbers are assigned to “vibration”, and two judgment values are assigned to “no vibration”. On the other hand, as the judgment value corresponding to “no appearance” of the second level gauge, two judgment value numbers are assigned to “with vibration” and two judgment values are assigned to “without vibration”. Yes.

  Therefore, it is set so that “with vibration” is easily determined when the second level gauge appears, and “without vibration” is easily determined when the second level gauge does not appear. That is, when the second level gauge appears, “with vibration” is determined at a higher rate (probability) than when the second level gauge does not appear, and the button vibration motor 517 is determined based on the determination. Since it is activated in the level gauge production and the notification is performed, the player is given a sense of expectation that the second level gauge will be displayed and reach level H (second level) by the notification. Not only can the player's willingness to operate the push button 516 be further enhanced, but these notifications can be perceived in the player's hand so that the player can It is easy to recognize the notification, and thus it is possible to reliably give a sense of expectation to the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the second level gauge appears, “no vibration” may be determined. Therefore, the second level gauge may appear even when notification by vibration is not made. The determination value in the operation button vibration determination table is set so that the interest of the level gauge effect can be prevented from being impaired by the notification by the vibration.

  33 to 35 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason of +2 is that reading is performed in units of 2 bytes (1 command).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 120 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change big hit A start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the probability change state flag is set, and if the probability change state flag is set, The probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag is set (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit B start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability variation big hit B start designation command reception flag (step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step S625), a small hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S627), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S629), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 120 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a normal jackpot C start designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 120 sets a normal jackpot C start designation command reception flag (step S637).

  If the received effect control command is a time-short end designation command (step S638), the effect control CPU 120 resets the time-short state flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-short state (step S639).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit A end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability variation big hit A end designation command reception flag (step S642).

  If the received effect control command is a probability variation big hit B end designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability variation big hit B end designation command (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is a normal jackpot C end designation command (step S647), the effect control CPU 120 sets the normal jackpot C end designation command (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 120 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S652). Further, the production control CPU 120 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number designation command. The first pending storage number display update process for updating the number display is performed (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 120 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the number storage area (step S655). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines the second reserved memory in the second reserved memory display unit 18d according to the second reserved memory number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second reserved memory number designation command. A second pending storage number display update process for updating the number display is performed (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 120 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state if set (step S658). . If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 120 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability change state flag (step S662).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 120 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S664). ). That is, the effect control CPU 120 stores the remaining number of times in the time-saving state indicated by the time-saving number designation command.

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command (Y in step S665), the effect control CPU 120 receives a winning in accordance with the second byte data (EXT data) of the winning determination result designation command. The hour determination result 1-7 flag is set.

  Specifically, when the received effect control command is the winning determination result designation command 1 and the EXT data is “X2” (X indicates an arbitrary value), the winning determination result 1 flag is set. If the EXT data is “X3”, the winning determination result 2 flag is set. If the EXT data is “X4”, the winning determination result 3 flag is set, and the EXT data is “ If it is “3X”, the winning determination result 4 flag is set.

  When the received effect control command is the winning determination result designation command 2 and the EXT data is “X2”, the winning determination result 5 flag is set, and the EXT data is “X3”. The winning determination result 6 flag is set, and when the EXT data is “X4”, the winning determination result 7 flag is set. When the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command 2 is “3X” (X represents an arbitrary value), the winning determination result 8 flag is set.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S667). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 1560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the winning game process (step S805).

  Process during winning game (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  In the present embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in Steps S804 to 806, by performing the same effect processing as when the probability varying big hit B occurs, the occurrence is shifted to the probability changing state. The player cannot determine whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state has occurred.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 120, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd symbols as stop symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. In the case where the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command corresponding to the normal jackpot C, for example, a combination of effect symbols (big jackpot symbol) in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols as stop symbols is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 to 8 designation command corresponding to the probable big hit B or small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, preset symbols as chance chances) “135”, “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to an outage, a combination of production symbols (out-of-order symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there are cases where the same stop symbol is used in the case of the small hit and the case of the loss.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Therefore, the same stop symbol may be determined in the probability variation big hit B and the small hit.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S824, and the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area is the variation pattern corresponding to the super reach C that is the target of the level gauge effect, that is, the super PB3-3 or super PB3-6. It is determined whether it is a variation pattern command.

  If the change pattern command is for Super Reach C that is the target of the level gauge effect, the process proceeds to step S825 +, and after performing the level gauge effect setting process shown in FIG. 38, the process proceeds to step S825.

  On the other hand, if it is not the variation pattern of the super reach C that is the target of the level gauge effect, the process proceeds to step S825 without going through step S825 +, and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826).

  Then, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as the production component, the push button 516, and the operation lever 600) is executed (step S827). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a command is output to the VDP. In addition, in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the top lamp module substrate 542, the left front plate top substrate 473b, and the right front plate top substrate 473c. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 70 in order to perform sound output from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S828), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the effect symbol variation (step S802). (Step S829).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the level gauge effect setting process (step S825 +) in the effect symbol variation start process.

  In the level gauge effect setting process of the present embodiment, first, an upper limit level determination table shown in FIG. 32A is set (step S501).

  Then, the upper limit level determining random number SR2 is extracted (step S502), and the extracted upper limit level determining random number SR2 and the display result specified from the display result specifying command read from the display result specifying command storage area in step S822 are displayed. Based on this, an upper limit level is determined (step S503).

  Specifically, for example, when the display result specified from the display result designation command is “missing”, the determination value stored in the upper limit level determination table corresponding to the “missing” is extracted. The upper limit level determination random number SR2 is determined as the upper limit level, for example, a level corresponding to the corresponding determination value.

  When the display result specified from the display result designation command is “normal jackpot C”, among the determination values stored in the upper limit level determination table corresponding to the “non-probable change; jackpot C”, The extracted upper limit level determination random number SR2 is determined as a level corresponding to the corresponding determination value, for example, level D as the upper limit level.

  If the display result specified from the display result designation command is “probability change big hit A”, the extracted from the determination values stored in the upper limit level determination table corresponding to the “probability change; big hit A” The upper limit level determination random number SR2 is determined as the upper limit level, for example, the level corresponding to the corresponding determination value.

  In step S504, the second level gauge display timing determination table is set, and the second level gauge display timing determination random number SR3 is extracted (step S505).

  Whether or not the second level gauge appears (displays) based on the second level gauge display timing determination random number SR3, the upper limit level determined in step S503, and the display result specified from the display result designation command. At the same time, the display timing when it appears (displays) is determined (step S506).

  Specifically, when the upper limit levels determined in step S503 are levels A to C, it is determined that there is no appearance (display) with a very high probability.

  In addition, when the upper limit level determined in step S503 is level D, it is determined that there is no appearance (display) with a high probability, but when the level B is reached or when the level D is reached as the display timing of the second level gauge. May be determined. That is, when the upper limit level is level D, it may be determined not to display the second level gauge, or it may be determined to display the second level gauge by determining the display timing. Exists.

  If the upper limit level determined in step S503 is level E to level G, the display timing is either when level B has reached level D or when level D has been reached according to the display result specified from the display result designation command. It is determined. That is, when the upper limit level is level E to level G, the second level gauge is always displayed, and the display timing is higher when the display result is “probable big hit A”, The time at which level B, which is earlier, is reached is determined as the display timing.

  When the upper limit level determined in step S503 is level H, the time when level B is reached, which is the earlier timing at the highest rate, is determined as the display timing.

  Next, proceeding to step S507, the operation button vibration determination table shown in FIG. 32C is set, and the operation button vibration determination random number SR4 is extracted (step S508).

  Then, based on the extracted operation button vibration determining random number SR4 and the presence or absence of the display (appearance) of the second level gauge determined in step S506, the presence or absence of vibration of the push button 516 is determined (step S509).

  Specifically, as described above in the description of the operation button vibration determination table in FIG. 32C, when it is determined in step S506 that the second level gauge does not appear (display), the operation button vibration determination table. Among the determination values corresponding to “No Appearance”, the vibration mode (“with vibration” or “without vibration”) corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the extracted operation button vibration determination random number SR4 is determined as the content of the vibration control. To do.

  In addition, when the appearance (display) timing of the second level gauge is determined in step S506, that is, when it is determined that the second level gauge appears (displays), “appear” appears in the operation button vibration determination table. Among the corresponding determination values, the vibration mode (“with vibration” or “without vibration”) corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the extracted operation button vibration determination random number SR4 is determined as the content of the vibration control.

  In step S510, the upper limit level determined in step S503, the display timing determined in step S506 (including no display), and the presence / absence of vibration determined in step S509 are set as effect parameters for the level gauge effect. To do.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, and S840C). In addition, when it is determined to perform the notice effect or the notice effect is being executed (Yes in step S841), the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect process (step S842). Whether or not it is decided to perform a notice effect is determined by whether or not a notice execution decision flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice execution determination flag nor the notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S843 without performing the notice effect process in step S842.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (step S846).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, in the effect display device 9, effect pattern variation control is realized. The VDP 109 outputs to the effect display device 9 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. As such, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Also, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is the level gauge effect start timing (step S850).

  If it is the level gauge production start timing, the process proceeds to step S851, the level gauge production execution flag is set, and the first level gauge is displayed at a predetermined position of the production display device 9 (step S852). The process proceeds to step S853, and if it is not the level gauge effect start timing, the process proceeds to step S853 without going through steps S851 and S852.

  In step S853, it is determined whether or not the level gauge effect executing flag set in step S852 is set. If the level gauge effect executing flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S857. When the level gauge effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to step S854, and it is determined whether it is the end timing of the level gauge effect.

  If it is not the end timing of the level gauge effect in step S854, the process proceeds to step S856, the level gauge effect process shown in FIG. 40 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S857. Proceeding to S855, the level gauge effect executing flag set in step S852 is reset, and the parameters set in the above-described level gauge effect setting process are reset, and then the process proceeds to step S857.

  That is, the level gauge effect process in step S856 is executed only during the start and end periods of the level gauge effect specified in the process table of Super Reach C.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S857). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S859). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S858), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) Is updated to a value according to (step S859). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. .

Here, based on FIG. 40, the level gauge effect process performed in step S856 will be described.
First, it is determined whether or not the current operation level in the displayed level gauge has reached the upper limit value already set in the parameter (step S511).

  If the upper limit value has already been reached, the process is terminated and the process returns to the effect symbol changing process. On the other hand, if the upper limit value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S512 to accept the operation of the push button 516. It is determined whether or not.

  If there is an operation acceptance of the push button 516, the operation counter is incremented by 1 and the process proceeds to step S514, where it is determined whether or not the operation counter is the level update value (for example, 5).

  That is, in this embodiment, every time the operation counter reaches 5, that is, every time the player operates the push button 516, the level is updated to be increased by one. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of this, the value of these update values may be set to 1, and the level may be increased by one for each operation of the push button 516, or other values other than 5, for example, 3 may be set and the push button Each time 516 is operated five times, the level may be increased by one, or the updated value may be changed during the level gauge production.

  If the operation counter has a level update value (for example, 5), the process proceeds to step S515, the display is updated so that the operation level in the level gauge being displayed is increased by one step, and the operation counter is reset. Then, the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S516, it is determined whether or not the push button 516 has vibration set as a parameter.

  If vibration is not set (if vibration is not set), the process proceeds to step S519. If vibration is set, the new level updated in step S515 is pushed. It is determined whether it is level A at which the vibration of the button 516 is started (step S517) and whether it is level B at which the vibration of the push button 516 is ended (step S518). In step S521, the button vibration motor 517 is operated to start notification by vibration of the push button 516. When the level is B, the process proceeds to step S522, and the operation of the button vibration motor 517 is stopped. Then, the notification by the vibration of the push button 516 is terminated.

  In order to prevent the button vibration motor 517 from being operated for a long time because the player does not operate the push button 516 after the button vibration motor 517 is activated in step S521, this embodiment Then, when the operation time of the button vibration motor 517 exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), the operation of the button vibration motor 517 is controlled to stop.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the presence of vibration of the push button 516 is set, the button vibration motor 517 is operated between the level A and the level B, and notification by the vibration of the push button 516 is performed. Is done.

  In step S519, it is determined based on the set parameter whether the new level updated in step S515 is the display (appearance) timing of the second level gauge.

  If it is the display (appearance) timing of the second level gauge in the determination, the process proceeds to step S520, the second level gauge is displayed, the process is terminated, and the process returns to the effect symbol changing process.

  As described above, when the effect control CPU 120 performs the level gauge effect process, as shown in FIGS. 42 to 44, the operation level in the level gauge is extended (up) according to the player's operation of the push button 516. Then, it is determined that the second level gauge is to be displayed, and the second level gauge is displayed when the second level gauge display timing preset in the level gauge effect setting process is reached. Extends to the upper limit level set in advance in the level gauge effect setting process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S861). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S862, control is performed to derive and display a stop symbol in accordance with data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S863).

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S867). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit can be confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the 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 stop symbol data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) (step S868).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S870).

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the change (variable display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S861 and S863). However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 1560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  In the winning display process, the effect control CPU 120 has a probability variation big hit A start designation command reception flag indicating that the probability variation big hit A start designation command has been received and a probability variation big hit B start designation command indicating that the probability variation big hit B designation command has been received. Whether the reception flag, the normal big hit C start designation command reception flag indicating that the normal big hit C designation command is received, or the small hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit start designation command is received is set. Confirm whether or not. If any of the hit start designation command reception flags is set, control for displaying a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 is performed. In addition, the set flags (probability change big hit A start designation command reception flag, probability change big hit B start designation command reception flag, normal big hit C start designation command reception flag, small hit start designation command reception flag) are reset. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit game process (step S805).

  Next, an example of the level gauge effect in Super Reach C will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, after the variable display of the effect symbols is started in the variable display portions 9L, 9C, 9R of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 42A), the symbol “6” is stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9R. When reach is established (see FIG. 42 (B)), the variable symbols 9L, 9C, 9R are scaled down with the effect symbols variably displayed and moved to the upper right of the screen, and the first level gauge appears on the left side of the screen. Then, a message “Please hit the button repeatedly and get a big hit!” And a picture of the button are displayed (see FIG. 42C).

  Next, “GO!” Is displayed in response to the start of the operation reception period, and when the player hits the push button 516 repeatedly in response to this, the level increases according to a predetermined number of consecutive hits (FIG. 42). (See (D)). When repeated hits continue and the level reaches level B, a message “Slightly more!” Is displayed, prompting the continuation of the operation (see FIG. 42F).

  When the variable display result is determined to be either “probable big hit A” or “normal big hit C” and the upper limit level is set to level D, the operation level reaches level D and the variable display is made. For example, the production symbol “666” is stopped and displayed in the sections 9L, 9C, and 9R, a message “Congratulations!” Is displayed, and the player is notified that the big hit has been confirmed (see FIG. 42G).

  In addition, when the variable display result is determined as either “normal big hit C” or “losing” and the upper limit level is determined as level C, the operation level does not reach level D, and the variable display unit The effect symbol “656” is stopped and displayed on 9L, 9C, and 9R, a message “sorry ...” is displayed, and the player is informed that there is a possibility of losing (see FIG. 42 (H)). ). Here, when the variable display result is “normal big hit C”, for example, the production symbol “656” is stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, 9R, and the message “Sorry…” is displayed. The display of the 1-level gauge remains unchanged (or the display is cleared), and only the re-change of the effect symbol is started. Finally, the effect symbol “666” is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the big hit has been determined ( For example, refer to FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 43, the variable display result is determined as either “probable big hit A” or “normal big hit C”, the upper limit level is determined as one of levels E to H, and When the 2-level gauge appearance timing is determined to be level D, the player is notified that the operation level has reached level D and the jackpot has been determined (see FIG. 43A), and the lightning background is cut. After the in-screen is displayed and the message “EXTRA CHALLENGE !!” is displayed (see FIG. 43 (B)), the second level gauge extends upward from the upper end of the first level gauge, Then, the message “You are promoted to a certain degree!” Is displayed, and a new button operation is prompted (see FIG. 43C).

  Following the display of the second level gauge, “GO !!” is displayed, and when the player hits the push button 516 in response to this, the level increases according to a predetermined number of consecutive hits (FIG. 43 (D)).

  When the variable display result is determined as “probable big hit A” and the upper limit level is determined as level H, the operation level reaches level H and, for example, effects are displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, and 9R. The symbol “777” is stopped and displayed, and the message “Promotion change! Congratulations!” Is displayed to notify the player that the probability change big hit has been confirmed (see FIG. 43E).

  In addition, when the variable display result is determined as “normal big hit C” and the upper limit level is determined as any of the levels E to G, the level does not reach the level H, and the variable display portions 9L and 9C. , 9R, for example, the production symbol “666” is stopped and displayed, and the message “Big hit confirmed! No promotion?” Is displayed to indicate to the player that the big hit has been confirmed and there is a possibility of a promising big hit. (See FIG. 43 (F)).

  If the variable display result is determined to be “probable big hit A” and the upper limit level is determined to be a level other than level H, for example, any of levels E to G, the level does not reach level H. In addition, for example, the production symbol “666” may be stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, and 9R, and a message “Big hit confirmed! No promotion?” May be displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 44, the variable display result is determined as either “probable big hit A” or “normal big hit C”, the upper limit level is determined as one of levels E to H, and An example in which the 2-level gauge appearance timing is determined to be level B will be described.

  First, after the variable display portions 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9 start the variable display of the effect symbols, when the “6” symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L and 9R, the variable display is established. In the parts 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect symbol is variably reduced and moved to the upper right of the screen, the first level gauge appears on the left side of the screen, and a message “Get a big hit by hitting the button repeatedly!” A picture of the button is displayed (see FIG. 44A).

  Next, “GO!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9, and when the player repeatedly presses the push button 516, the level increases in accordance with a predetermined number of continuous hits (FIG. 44B). reference). When continuous hits continue and the level reaches level B, a message “Slightly more!” Is displayed (see FIG. 44C), and immediately after the urge to continue the operation, a lightning background cut-in screen is displayed. The message “CHANCE !!” is displayed (see FIG. 44D), the second level gauge extends upward from the upper end of the first level gauge, and the message “second level appears!” Is displayed. A button operation is prompted (see FIG. 44E).

  At this time, if there is a vibration setting of the operation button, as described above, the button vibration motor 517 is operated between the level B and the level C, and notification that the push button 516 vibrates is performed. The In addition, when it is notified that these push buttons 516 vibrate, the second level gauge is likely to appear. Therefore, the vibration of the push buttons 516 can increase the player's expectation for the appearance of the second level gauge. it can.

  Further, when the variable display result is determined as either “probable big hit A” or “normal big hit C” and the upper limit level is determined as any of levels E to H, the level reaches level D. Sometimes, a message and a button saying “Large hit! Get a chance to change the number of hits !!” and a button are displayed to inform the player that the big hit has been confirmed, and further button operation is prompted (FIG. 44). (See (F)).

  When the variable display result is determined as “probable big hit A” and the upper limit level is determined as level H, the operation level reaches level H and, for example, effects are displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, and 9R. The symbol “777” is stopped and displayed, and the message “Promotion change! Congratulations!” Is displayed to notify the player that the probability change jackpot has been confirmed (see FIG. 44 (G)).

  In addition, when the variable display result is determined to be either “normal jackpot C” or “losing” and the upper limit level is determined to be level C, after the screen of FIG. 44 (E) is displayed, the game Although the user has operated the button, the operation level does not reach level D, and the production symbol “656” is stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, 9R, and a message “sorry ...” is displayed. The player is notified that there is a possibility that the player has lost (see FIG. 44H). Here, when the variable display result is “normal big hit C”, for example, the production symbol “656” is stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, 9R, and the message “Sorry…” is displayed. The display of the 1st and 2nd level gauges remains unchanged (or the display is cleared), and only the re-change of the effect symbol is started. Finally, the effect symbol “666” is stopped and displayed, and the player is notified that the big hit has been confirmed. (For example, see FIG. 44I).

  Further, when the variable display result is determined as either “probable big hit A” or “normal big hit C” and the upper limit level is determined as one of levels E to G, the screen of FIG. Is displayed, but the player has performed a button operation, but the operation level does not reach level H, and the production symbol “666” is stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, 9R. “” Is displayed, and the player is informed that there is a possibility of a normal jackpot (see FIG. 44 (H)). Here, when the variable display result is “normal big hit C”, for example, the production symbol “656” is stopped and displayed on the variable display portions 9L, 9C, 9R, and the message “Sorry…” is displayed. The display of the 1st and 2nd level gauges remains unchanged (or the display is cleared), and only the re-change of the effect design is started. Is displayed to indicate to the player that the jackpot has been confirmed and that the probability variation jackpot has not yet been confirmed (see FIG. 44 (I)).

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the reach in the super reach C is established, the level gauge effects as shown in FIGS. 42 to 44 are executed. In the description of FIGS. 42 to 44, it is assumed that an operation (continuous hit) by the player is performed during the player's button operation reception period, but the level is increased when the player does not perform the button operation. No display is performed, and after the button operation acceptance period ends, only the variable display result may be displayed without changing the display content, or the level is determined in advance when the button operation acceptance period ends. It may be notified that the upper limit level has been reached by raising the upper limit level at once.

  In addition, if the operation is completed during the button operation reception period, or if the operation is performed from the middle, a display that raises the level according to the operation is performed until the reception period ends, and finally the upper limit level If not reached, only the variable display result may be displayed, or when the button operation acceptance period ends, the level is increased to a predetermined upper limit level at once and the upper limit level is reached. You may notify.

  In the embodiment, the first level display content is “big hit” indicating that it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, and the second level display content is after the big hit gaming state ends. Although it is “probability change” indicating that it is decided to shift to the probability fluctuation state, the display contents of the first level and the second level are not limited to this, and can be changed variously. It is.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 45, for example, the display content of the first level is “big hit?” Indicating the possibility of losing or winning the big hit gaming state (lost or big hit). The two-level display content may be “big hit” indicating that it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 46 shows an upper limit level determination table for determining upper limit levels in the other level gauges shown in FIG. An example of the upper limit level determination table when the first level is “big hit?” And the second level is “big hit” as described above is shown. Here, when it is determined that the variable display result is “losing”, level A is 5%, level B is 10%, level C is 20%, level D is 50%, and levels E to G are 5 % Is determined at a rate of%. The level H is 0% because the big hit is determined. In this way, the ratio that the upper limit level is determined to be level D, which is the first level, is as high as 50%, and there is a possibility of extending to levels E to G exceeding level D, which is the first level, It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit A (probability change)” or “big hit C (non-probability change)”, level A is 0%, level B is 2%, level C is 3%, The level D is determined to be 5%, the levels E to G are determined to be 10%, and the level H is determined to be 60%. Thus, in the case of big hit, the ratio that the upper limit level is determined to the level H that is the second level is the largest, 60%, and the level A to D that does not exceed the level D that is the first level. Since the levels E to G exceeding D are determined at a higher rate, when the level D is exceeded, the expectation for the big hit is effectively increased.

  In the upper limit level determination table shown in FIG. 46 as well as the upper limit level determination table shown in FIG. 32, the probability K1 that the second level gauge is determined to be displayed in the event of a big hit finally. However, it is assumed that the probability is higher than the probability K2 of determining to display the second level gauge in the case of finally losing. 46 illustrates specific numerical examples, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these numerical values may be appropriate numerical values as long as probability K1> probability K2. Can be used.

  FIG. 47 shows an example of the gaming state of the first level and the second level in other level gauges. In the present embodiment, as an example of reach production, a pattern that displays “big hit” as the first level, “probability change” as the second level, “big hit ??” as the first level, and “big hit (confirmed) as the second level” ”Is displayed, for example, in the notice effect, the pattern that displays“ reach (confirmed) ”as the first level and“ super reach (confirmed) ”as the second level, A pattern that displays "5 rounds big hit" as the first level, "16 rounds big hit" as the second level, and during the big hit, "30 times shorter" and "50 times shorter" as the second level are displayed The pattern that displays “probability change?” As the first level and “probability change (determined)” as the second level, etc. It may be.

  FIG. 48 shows a diagram showing a display example of another level gauge. In the embodiment, after the first level gauge is displayed, the second level gauge is displayed above the first level gauge with the first level gauge displayed at a predetermined timing. The screen (see FIG. 48A) on which the first level gauge consisting of is switched to display the first level gauge consisting only of the first level, and upward from the first level of the first level gauge. You may make it display a 2nd level gauge (refer FIG. 48 (B)).

  That is, the second level gauge is not limited to the one that extends in the direction of extension of the level in the first level gauge while displaying the first level gauge, and is displayed so as to extend from at least the first level. If so, levels other than the first level in the first level gauge may be hidden. Further, the extension direction is not limited to the upper side, and the extension direction may be the left-right direction or the lower side as long as the level increase can be specified. Moreover, not only what is extendedly displayed in the longitudinal direction of the first level gauge, but also may be displayed so as to spread in the width direction, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second level gauges are displayed on the liquid crystal display, but may be displayed on a level display provided on a mechanical structure or the like.

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the level extension mode in the level gauge. In the above embodiment, the rate of change of the level gauge in the level gauge production is uniformly set for both the first level gauge and the second level gauge. However, even if it does not always change at a constant rate of change, for example, the first level gauge The rate of change of the second level gauge may be set higher than that of the gauge, and by doing so, the rate of increase in the level will increase upon reaching the second level gauge, so the expectation for the big hit is also effective To improve.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the level extension mode in the level gauge. As described above, the probability of the level gauge changing in the level gauge production may be higher in the first level gauge than in the second level gauge. Since the rate of increase of the level increases by reaching, the sense of expectation for the big hit is effectively improved.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the level extension mode in the level gauge. In the embodiment, in the level gauge effect, the level changes every time the player performs a predetermined number of button operations. For example, every time the button operation is performed a predetermined number of times until the predetermined level is reached. Although the level is displaced (see FIG. 51A), after reaching the predetermined level, the level is not displaced even if the button operation is performed a predetermined number of times, and the temporary stop state continues (see FIG. 51B). Further, the level may be shifted when the button operation is performed a specific number of times (see FIG. 51C).

  As described above, the level change mode according to the button operation by the player can be variously changed, and may be determined according to the determined upper limit level, the second level appearance timing, and the like.

  Next, FIG. 52A is a diagram showing an upper limit level determination table of a modification, and FIG. 52B is a diagram showing a second level gauge display timing determination table.

  In FIG. 32, when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”, “big hit A (probability change)” or “big hit C (non-probability change)”, the second level gauge appearance timing is the first level. The upper limit level A that has been determined to be one of the level B when reaching the level D or before reaching the level D, as shown in FIG. The second level gauge is displayed on the condition that the level D, which is the first level, is reached by not assigning a determination value to the time when the level D, which is the display timing, is reached for C May be.

  By doing so, the second level gauge is not displayed unless the level by the player's operation reaches the first level, so that the player tries to display the second level gauge. The player can be reached by the operation, so that the player's motivation for the operation can be increased.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to display the second level gauge based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 1560 determines that the probability variation big hit A that becomes the second gaming state is performed. After the first level gauge is displayed, the second level gauge is displayed in the middle of the level gauge production, so only the first level gauge displayed at the start of the level gauge production is displayed. It is possible to give the player an unexpectedness, and to give the player a sense of expectation to be a promising big hit A, so that the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, at the time when the player thinks that the level of the operation has reached the level D, which is the first level, and the extension of the level has ended, the second level, which is a new target, is reached. Since the second level gauge having a certain level H is displayed, a greater surprise can be given to the player, and the interest of the gaming machine can be further improved.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the second level gauge having the level H which is the second target level as the final target is displayed before the operation level by the operation reaches the level D which is the first level. The player's willingness to operate can be given to the player at an early stage before reaching the first level, with the expectation to become the promising big hit A that is the second gaming state and the big hit that is the advantageous state. Can be increased.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, when the second level gauge is displayed when the level B (predetermined level) before reaching the first level D is reached, the level D (first level) is displayed. Since it becomes easier to reach the level D to the level H higher than the first level than when the second level gauge is displayed when the second level is reached, the second level is earlier in the level B before reaching the first level. When the gauge is displayed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the level will be equal to or higher than the first level and reach level H (second level), that is, probability change or jackpot will be confirmed. As a result, the player's willingness to operate can be further enhanced.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, the second level gauge is displayed when the operation level reaches the level H (second level) by determining the upper limit level as the level H (second level). The timing is different from the timing at which the second level gauge is displayed when the operation level does not reach level H (second level) because the upper limit level is not determined to be level H (second level). Specifically, when the upper limit level is determined to be level H (second level), the display timing of the second level gauge is earlier than when the upper limit level is not determined to be level H (second level). Since the player will be determined at a high rate when reaching B, the player should pay attention to the timing at which these second level gauges are displayed. Runode, interest for games machines can be further improved.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, when the vibration is notified by the button vibration motor 517 serving as the notification means, the second level is at a higher rate (probability) than when the vibration is not notified. Since the gauge is displayed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the second level gauge will be displayed and reach the second level by the notification. Not only can the player's motivation be further enhanced, but these notifications are perceived in the player's hand, so that the player can easily recognize the notifications, and therefore the player's expectation is high. Grant can be carried out reliably.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, after the upper limit level is determined, the display timing in the case of displaying / not displaying the second level gauge is determined according to the determined upper limit level. Is not limited to this. First, the second level gauge is displayed based on whether the final display result is a probable big hit A, a normal big hit C, or a big hit. It is decided to display these second level gauges after deciding at a higher rate when the probability variation big hit A is or big hit compared to when normal big hit C or not big hit. If the upper level is determined from level A to level H and it is not determined to display the second level gauge, that is, the second level gauge is not displayed. The may be determined upper limit level from the level A~ level D.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although it is only the super reach C as a fluctuation pattern which performs a level gauge production | presentation, this invention is not limited to this, These supermarket reach A, B, You may make it implement also in each normal reach.

  In this case, whether or not to execute the level gauge effect is determined by lottery, and when the final display result is a probable big hit A or a big hit, the lottery is won. If the level gauge effect appears by increasing the ratio of the level gauge, the probability that the probability variation big hit A or big hit will be finally reached even if the same fluctuation pattern is present, compared to the case where the level gauge effect does not appear. You may make it high.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd level gauge is displayed so that it may extend in the upward direction of a 1st level gauge, this invention is not limited to this, These 2nd level gauges are 1st. You may make it extend in the left-right direction from the upper end of a level gauge, and it may be made to differ in the direction where a 2nd level gauge extends for every level gauge production like an upper direction, a right direction, and a left direction, Depending on the direction in which these second level gauges extend, the probability of a probable big hit A or big hit may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the continuous hit operation is illustrated as an operation form of the push button 516, this invention is not limited to this, As a form of the long press which maintains a press state as these operation forms Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the second level gauge is displayed when the operation level reaches level B or level D. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the second level gauge may be displayed when a predetermined number of operations are performed after reaching level D.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the pachinko game machine 1 which uses a game ball as a game medium is illustrated as a game machine, this invention is not limited to this, A medal is used as these game media. The slot machine and these game media are enclosed in the game machine, and the number of pachinko balls and medals lent out and the number of pachinko balls and medals awarded according to winnings are added, and used for games. Enclosed game machines in which the number of pachinko balls and medals that have been subtracted are memorized, and without using pachinko balls and medals, for example, according to the value and prizes lent out according to the loan request It may be a gaming machine that stores all values such as points and points given as credits and can play a game using only the values stored as credits. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

  As described above, when the gaming machine is a slot machine that uses medals, for example, the first gaming state is a regular bonus and the second gaming state is a big bonus, The state may be a replay time (RT) and the second gaming state may be an assist replay time (ART).

  In the above embodiment, the operation of the push button 516 is added to the operation counter as being effective from the first operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button 516 is not limited thereto. In addition, it may be added to the operation counter as effective on the condition that a predetermined effective condition is satisfied. For example, when the predetermined number of operations are continuously performed, Is a case where the pressing state is maintained for a predetermined period.

  Further, in the above embodiment, during the level gauge production period, the operation of the push button 516 is always added to the operation counter as being valid regardless of whether or not the player operates, but the present invention does this. However, when these operations are not performed during a predetermined period or when the upper limit level has already been reached, subsequent operations may be invalidated.

  As described above, when the subsequent operation is invalidated when the operation is not performed for a predetermined period, for example, when the display result is a probable big hit A or big hit, the upper limit level is determined to be level H. In such a case, in order to prevent the probability variation jackpot A and the determination of the jackpot from being invalidated and not being notified, the operation is not invalidated even when the operation is not performed within a predetermined period. In addition, the second level gauge may be displayed when the predetermined period has elapsed, that is, the second level gauge may be displayed on the condition that the predetermined period has elapsed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the push button 516 was illustrated as an operation means, this invention is not limited to this, These operation means are operation parts other than the push button 516, for example, the operation lever 600 etc. The operation unit may be used, or a predetermined operation of the player may be detected as an operation by detecting the operation of detecting the operation of the player.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 First start winning port 14 Second starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU for game control
80 Production Control Board 100 Production Control Microcomputer 120 Production Control CPU
1560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a player performs a predetermined game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a specific game result,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Specific deciding means for making decisions about games;
A stage display effect execution means capable of executing a stage display effect whose stage changes in accordance with the player's operation in the operation means;
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect prompting an operation in the operation means;
With
The stage display effect execution means includes:
A first notification for notifying that the upper limit of the stage change in the stage display effect is the first upper limit, and a second upper limit in which the upper limit of the stage change in the stage display effect is higher than the first upper limit. An upper limit stage notification means capable of executing the second notification for notifying that there is,
When the first determination is made by the specific determination means, the first notification is executed to execute the stage display effect having the first upper limit as an upper limit, and a second determination different from the first determination is performed. In the case where the second notification is performed, the stage display effect having the second upper limit as an upper limit can be executed,
An effect of displaying a special image when executing the second notification can be executed,
The promotion effect executing means executes the promotion effect when the first notification is executed, and executes the promotion effect when the second notification is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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