JP6200936B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can perform variable display of identification information and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and is variably displayed. In some devices, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a device that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, a voice synthesis IC is provided, and an effect sound during variable display of a variable display means is output using a predetermined channel (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-130185 A

  With the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

(1-1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of identification information (for example, the first special figure, the second special figure, etc.), and is advantageous for the player (for example, Reach effect execution means (for example, Steps S831 to S833) that is controllable to a big hit game state or the like (for example, pachinko game machine 1 or the like) and that executes a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information becomes the reach mode. , S841 to S843 for effect control CPU etc.), value giving means for giving the player the value obtained by the game (for example, CPU 56 for executing the processes of steps S73 and S171A) and the effect sound. Production sound output means for outputting (for example, audio output board 70, speaker 27, etc.) and control for causing the production sound output means to output the production sound is performed. Effect sound control means (for example, effect control CPU 101, voice synthesis IC 703, etc.), and the reach effect is the same as a candidate image of identification information derived and displayed as final stop identification information (for example, left and right stop symbols) A symbol, a symbol having one more number than the left and right stop symbols (see FIG. 40 (C)) and a predetermined effect suggestion image (for example, character symbols 99b and 99c: refer to FIG. 40 (C)) suggesting a predetermined effect. Including the special reach effect displayed on the variable display means (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 40C), after the special reach effect is executed, the predetermined effect is executed before the final stop identification information is derived and displayed. Predetermined effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 10 that executes the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 based on the result of the process of step S825). Etc., and the value providing means executes the predetermined effect after the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means and controlled to the advantageous state, and after the special reach effect is executed. The value is given at a different rate depending on when it is controlled to the advantageous state instead (see, for example, FIG. 44 and FIG. 45), and the predetermined effect execution means can execute one of a plurality of types of the predetermined effects , and the predetermined presentation given effect suggested image corresponding to each is defined, Ri executable der the predetermined presentation at different rates depending on the combination of the predetermined effect suggests images displayed on the special reach demonstration, The effect sound control means can switch a channel for outputting the effect sound, starts outputting the effect sound in response to execution of the variable display, and ends the variable display from the start time. It is possible to output a production sound for a longer period than the period until the end.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.
(1-2) In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of identification information (for example, the first special figure and the second special figure), and is advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state). Reach effect execution means (for example, steps S831 to S833, S841 to S843) that execute a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information has reached the reach mode. Effect control CPU 101 for executing the process), value providing means for giving the player a value obtained by the game (for example, CPU 56 for executing the processes of steps S73 and S171A), and an effect sound output for outputting the effect sound Means (for example, audio output board 70, speaker 27, etc.) and effect sound control means (for controlling the effect sound output means to output effect sound) For example, the reach control CPU 101, the speech synthesis IC 703, etc., and the reach effect is a candidate image of identification information derived and displayed as the final stop identification information (for example, the same design as the left and right stop designs, A symbol having one more number than the stop symbol (see FIG. 40C) and a predetermined effect suggestion image (for example, character symbols 99b and 99c: refer to FIG. 40C) indicating the predetermined effect are displayed on the variable display means. A predetermined effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect after the special reach effect is executed and before the final stop identification information is derived and displayed, for example, including the special reach effect to be performed (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 40C). (For example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 based on the result of the process of step S825). The value giving means is not controlled when the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means, and when the special reach effect is executed and the predetermined effect is not executed. Value is given at a different rate depending on when the state is controlled (for example, see FIGS. 44 and 45), and the mode of variable display includes a mode of executing variable display again after temporary stop, and the predetermined effect suggestion images viewed including the re-variable display suggestion image suggests that variable display is executed again, the effect sound control means can switch the channel for outputting the effect sound, in response to execution of the variable display It is possible to start the output of the production sound and output the production sound for a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(2) Alternatively, variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special figure and the second special figure) that can identify each of them and displays a display result. 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, etc.), when a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, control is performed to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player Reach effect execution means (for example, steps S831 to S833, S841 to S843) for executing a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information has reached the reach mode in a gaming machine (for example, pachinko machine 1 or the like). The CPU 101 for effect control, etc.) and value giving means for giving the player the value obtained by the game (for example, the processing of steps S73 and S171A is executed. PU 56, etc.), effect sound output means for outputting effect sound (for example, audio output board 70, speaker 27, etc.), and effect sound control means (for example, effect) for controlling the effect sound output means to output effect sound. CPU 101 for control, IC 703 for speech synthesis, etc.) and a plurality of channels (for example, channel A and channel B, etc.) for the effect sound output means to output effect sound, the effect sound control means includes effect sound Control for setting at least one of the channels to output the sound (for example, the processing in steps S903 and S904), and setting the channel for outputting the sound corresponding to the variable display Output of a production sound for a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. (See, for example, FIG. 73 and FIG. 76) can be executed, and when the effect sound is output for a period longer than the period from the start time of output to the end time of the variable display, It further includes channel switching means for switching channel settings when variable display is started (for example, an effect control CPU 101, a speech synthesis IC 703, an AMM decoder 714, etc. that execute the process of step S904 when N is determined in step S911). , The reach effect is a candidate image of identification information derived and displayed as final stop identification information (for example, the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, and a symbol having one more number than the left and right stop symbols: FIG. 40 (C )) And a predetermined effect suggestion image (for example, character designs 99b and 99c: see FIG. 40C) suggesting a predetermined effect are displayed on the variable display means. A predetermined effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect after the special reach effect is executed and before the final stop identification information is derived and displayed, for example, including the special reach effect to be performed (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 40C). (E.g., an effect control CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 based on the result of the process of step S825), and the value providing means receives the predetermined effect by the predetermined effect executing means. Different values may be given when the advantageous state is controlled after being executed and when the special effect is controlled and the advantageous state is controlled without being executed after the special reach effect is executed. (See, for example, FIGS. 44 and 45).
According to such a configuration, the effect sound that is continuously output after the end of the variable display may be interrupted even if it straddles the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output means in response to another variable display. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound appropriately, so that the player can correctly grasp the performance sound. In particular, the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output unit in response to a variable display that has a very short variable display time is interrupted by the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output unit in response to another variable display. In some cases, the player cannot grasp the production. Therefore, the next variable display is started when the production sound that is output from the production sound output means corresponding to the variable display with an extremely short variable display time is continuously output even after the variable display is finished. In this case, since the setting of the channel is switched, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for the player to grasp the effect.

(3) Alternatively, variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special figure, the second special figure, etc.) that can identify each of them and displays a display result. 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, etc.), when a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, control is performed to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player Reach effect execution means (for example, steps S831 to S833, S841 to S843) for executing a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information has reached the reach mode in a gaming machine (for example, pachinko machine 1 or the like). The CPU 101 for effect control, etc.) and value giving means for giving the player the value obtained by the game (for example, the processing of steps S73 and S171A is executed. PU 56, etc.), display means for displaying a moving image (for example, an effect display device 9), and moving image control means for controlling the display means to display a moving image (for example, effect control CPU 101, VDP 109, etc.) And the moving image control means starts displaying a moving image in a predetermined display area of the display means corresponding to the variable display, and a period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. Control for displaying a moving image for a longer period of time (see, for example, FIGS. 74 and 77) and for each variable display, the moving image is displayed in a display area different from the predetermined display area in which the moving image is displayed. Control (for example, a part that executes the processing of steps S906 and S907 according to the determination result of step S905) can be executed, and the reach effect is the final stop. A candidate image of identification information derived and displayed as identification information (for example, the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, and a symbol having one more number than the left and right stop symbols: see FIG. 40C) and a predetermined effect are suggested Including a special reach effect that is displayed on the variable display means (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 40C) and a predetermined effect suggestion image (for example, character designs 99b and 99c: see FIG. 40C). After the effect is executed, the predetermined effect executing means for executing the predetermined effect before the final stop identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 are performed based on the result of the process of step S825). An effect control CPU 101 to be executed), and the value giving means is provided with the advantage after the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means. Different values may be given when the state is controlled and when the special reach effect is executed and the predetermined effect is not executed and the advantageous state is controlled (for example, FIGS. 44 and 44). 45).
According to such a configuration, a moving image that is continuously displayed even after the end of variable display does not suffer from a moving image that starts display in response to another variable display, and is preferably displayed. So that the player can correctly grasp the moving image of the performance. In particular, if a moving image that has been displayed in response to a variable display with a very short variable display time is covered by a moving image that has been displayed in response to another variable display, the player cannot grasp the effect. In some cases. Therefore, for each variable display, the moving image is displayed in a display area different from the predetermined display area where the moving image is displayed, and the moving image that has been displayed corresponding to the variable display with a very short variable display time is variably displayed. By continuing to display after the end of the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for the player to grasp the effect.

(4) Alternatively, variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special figure and the second special figure) that can identify each of them and displays a display result. 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, etc.), when a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, control is performed to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player Reach effect execution means (for example, steps S831 to S833, S841 to S843) for executing a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information has reached the reach mode in a gaming machine (for example, pachinko machine 1 or the like). The CPU 101 for effect control, etc.) and value giving means for giving the player the value obtained by the game (for example, the processing of steps S73 and S171A is executed. PU 56, etc.), display means for displaying a moving image (for example, an effect display device 9), and moving image control means for controlling the display means to display a moving image (for example, effect control CPU 101, VDP 109, etc.) And the moving image control means starts displaying a moving image in a predetermined display area of the display means corresponding to the variable display, and a period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. Control for displaying a moving image for a longer period (see, for example, FIGS. 74 and 77), and displaying a moving image for a period longer than the period from the start point to the end point of the variable display. Control for displaying a moving image in a display area different from the predetermined display area when the next variable display is started (for example, step S907 when N in step S913) The reach effect is a candidate image of identification information that is derived and displayed as final stop identification information (for example, the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, and the right and left stop). A symbol having one more number than the symbol (see FIG. 40C) and a predetermined effect suggestion image (for example, character symbol 99b, 99c: refer to FIG. 40C) indicating the predetermined effect are displayed on the variable display means. A predetermined effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect after the special reach effect is executed and before the final stop identification information is derived and displayed, for example, including the special reach effect to be performed (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 40C). (For example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 based on the result of the process of step S825), The means is controlled to the advantageous state when the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect execution means and then controlled to the advantageous state, and after the special reach effect is executed, the predetermined effect is not executed. Different values may be given depending on the situation (see, for example, FIGS. 44 and 45).
According to such a configuration, a moving image that is continuously displayed even after the end of variable display does not suffer from a moving image that has been displayed in response to another variable display, and can be displayed appropriately. So that the player can correctly grasp the moving image of the performance. In particular, if a moving image that has been displayed in response to a variable display with a very short variable display time is covered by a moving image that has been displayed in response to another variable display, the player cannot grasp the effect. In some cases. Therefore, when a moving image that has been displayed in response to a variable display with a very short variable display time is displayed continuously after the end of the variable display, the predetermined display is performed when the next variable display is started. By displaying a moving image in a display area different from the area, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy for the player to grasp the effect.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the first guiding state (for example, the open state) in which the game medium easily passes through the starting area, and the gaming medium passes through the starting area. Normal variable display time from the start to the end of variable display by the variable display means is usually set to a second guidance state (for example, closed state) which is difficult or not, and a starting passage device (for example, variable winning ball device 15) which changes The state control means for controlling the normal variable display state (for example, the normal state) having the length of the normal variable display state and the shortened variable display state (for example, the short time state) in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the jackpot end process in step S307), the variable display means can change the variable information table. And a special variable display control means (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the processing of steps S300 to S304) for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information, and the start-pass device launches at a predetermined launch intensity. A game medium (for example, right-handed) is provided at a position that passes through the starting area at a high rate when the starting passage device is controlled to the first guidance state, The time until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display means starts the variable display of the identification information (for example, 0.2 seconds, 0.7 seconds including the symbol fixed stop time) is the shortest game medium. It is set to be equal to or shorter than the shortest firing interval (for example, 0.6 seconds, etc.), and the special variable display control means can perform the variable display when performing variable display of identification information. While the identification information is updated and displayed on the first display section of the display means (LED 405 blinks), the identification information is not updated and displayed on the second display section different from the first display section (LED 406). When all the segments are turned off), when the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the update display of the identification information is stopped in the first display unit to make it a constant display state (LED 405 is turned off) The second display unit may be configured to display identification information that is a display result of the identification information by the variable display unit (a predetermined segment of the LED 406 is turned on according to the display result).
In such a configuration, even if the average variable display time and the display result stop display time are shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display and the display result derivation display are switched.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), a first guiding state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium easily passes through the start area, and the game medium passes through the start area. Normal variable display time from the start to the end of variable display by the variable display means is usually set to a second guidance state (for example, closed state) which is difficult or not, and a starting passage device (for example, variable winning ball device 15) which changes The state control means for controlling the normal variable display state (for example, the normal state) having the length of the normal variable display state and the shortened variable display state (for example, the short time state) in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state. (For example, the CPU 56 that executes the jackpot end process in step S307) and the fact that the game medium has passed through the normal start area (eg, the gate 32) provided in the game area. Ordinary variable display control means (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the processing of steps S400 to S403) that performs variable display of the normal identification information by the normal display means and performs control for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal identification information; On the basis of the fact that the display result of the identification information is a predetermined display result, the starting passage device control means for controlling the starting passage device to change to the first guiding state (for example, during the opening of the ordinary electric accessory in step S404) CPU 56 for executing the process), and the starting passage device is configured such that a game medium launched at a predetermined launch intensity (for example, right-handed) is controlled in the first guiding state. It is provided at a position that sometimes passes through the starting area at a high rate, and in the shortened variable display state, the normal variable display means can perform variable display of the normal identification information. The time from the start until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, 0.2 seconds, 0.7 seconds including the symbol fixed stop time) is the shortest game media launch interval (for example, 0.6 seconds) The normal variable display control means updates the normal identification information in the first display section of the normal display means when performing variable display of the normal identification information. On the other hand, the normal identification information is updated and displayed on the second display unit that is different from the first display unit (LED 402 is turned off), while displaying (flashing LED 401). When the display result is derived and displayed, the update display of the normal identification information is stopped in the first display unit to make a constant display state (LED 401 is turned off), while the second display unit The normal identification information that is the result of displaying the normal identification information by the normal display means may be displayed (the LED 402 is turned on if it is a hit, and the LED 402 is turned off if it is off).
In such a configuration, even if the variable display on the normal display means is shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display and the display result derivation display are switched.

(7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the first guiding state (for example, the open state) in which the game medium easily passes through the start area, and the game medium passes through the start area. Normal variable display time from the start to the end of variable display by the variable display means is usually set to a second guidance state (for example, closed state) which is difficult or not, and a starting passage device (for example, variable winning ball device 15) which changes The state control means for controlling the normal variable display state (for example, the normal state) having the length of the normal variable display state and the shortened variable display state (for example, the short time state) in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the jackpot end process in step S307), the variable display means can change the variable information table. Special variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the processes of steps S300 to S304), and an effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means Effect display means (for example, the effect display device 9), and specific display means (for example, the 4th symbol) provided in the effect display means for performing variable display in synchronization with variable display of the identification information by the variable display means. Display areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, etc.), game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 560), and control commands from the game control means (for example, variation pattern commands, symbol determination) An effect display control means for performing display control of the effect display means including the specific display means based on a designation command or the like) (For example, the production control CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps S800 to S803), and the start-pass device has a game medium that has been fired (for example, right-handed) with a predetermined launch intensity. It is provided at a position that passes through the starting region at a high rate when controlled to the first guidance state, and the display result is displayed after the variable display means starts variable display of identification information in the shortened variable display state. The time until derivation and display (for example, 0.2 seconds, 0.7 seconds including symbol fixed stop time, etc.) is the same as the shortest firing interval (eg, 0.6 seconds) of the game medium, or the shortest firing interval. The effect display control means performs variable display of the specific display means during execution of the variable display based on a control command from the game control means. Sometimes, the first display section (for example, the fourth symbol display area 9c) in the specific display means is updated and displayed (for example, display and non-display are alternately and repeatedly blinked), while the first display section is different from the first display section. 2 When the display unit is set to a certain display state without being updated and displayed (for example, not displayed), and the variable display of the specific display means is performed, the update display of the first display unit is stopped and the fixed display state (For example, a stop display state) On the other hand, the variable display result of the specific display means is displayed on the second display unit (for example, red if it is a big hit, and blue if it is off) May be.
In such a configuration, it is convenient for the player because not only the variable display on the variable display means but also the display state on the specific display means can grasp whether or not the specific game state is entered.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), variable display executing means for executing variable display by the variable display means (for example, the CPU 56 for executing the processes of steps S300 to S304), The normal variable display state (for example, the normal state) in which the average variable display time from the start to the end of the variable display by the variable display means is a normal length, and the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state. State control means (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the big hit end process in step S307), and the variable display execution means is in the normal variable display state. Sometimes, after the display result derived and displayed by the variable display means is stopped for a first time (for example, 0.8 seconds), the next possible While the display is started, the display result derived and displayed by the variable display means is stopped and displayed over a second time (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first time when the variable display state is the shortened variable display state. After that, the next variable display may be started (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S132A to S132E).
According to such a configuration, the fluctuation efficiency can be improved by shortening the stop display time of the display result in the shortened variable display state.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), after the game medium passes through the first starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13) of the starting area as the variable display means. First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special figure, for example) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result based on the establishment of a start condition that permits the start of variable display (For example, the first special symbol display 8a) and the variable display means, after the game medium passes through the second starting area (for example, the second starting winning port 14) of the starting area, Based on the establishment, a second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display 8b or the like) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the second special figure) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying the display result. And the starting area A starting passage device (for example, a first guiding state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium is easy to pass) and a second guiding state (for example, a closed state (for example, a closed state) in which the gaming medium is difficult or not to pass through the start area) Variable winning ball apparatus 15), variable display executing means for executing variable display by the first variable display means or the second variable display means (for example, CPU 56 for executing the processing of steps S300 to S304), A normal variable display state (for example, a normal state) in which the average variable display time from the start to the end of variable display by the one variable display unit or the second variable display unit is a normal length; The average variable display time is shortened, and the start-up passing device is frequently in the first guidance state. State control means (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the jackpot end process in step S307), and the variable display execution means is configured to perform the first variable over a first time (for example, 0.8 seconds). After the display result derived and displayed by the display means is stopped and displayed, the next variable display is started, while the second variable display is performed over a second time (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first time. After the display result derived and displayed by the means is stopped, the next variable display is started (for example, when the data set in the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the process of step S132E is executed while It may be configured such that the data set in the symbol pointer indicates “second” and the step S132B is executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation efficiency in the shortened variable display state in which the probability of passing to the second start area is high. On the other hand, in the normal variable display state in which the probability of passing to the second start area is low, it is possible to prevent occurrence of time during which variable display is not performed by reducing the fluctuation efficiency.

(10) In the gaming machine of the above (9), variable display control means (for example, executing priority display of identification information by the second variable display means in preference to variable display of identification information by the first variable display means) The CPU 56 that executes the processes of steps S52 to S54 may be provided.
In such a configuration, the fluctuation efficiency in the shortened variable display state can be further increased.

(11) In any one of the above gaming machines (5) to (10), the state control means switches to the first shortened variable display state among the shortened variable display states after the end of the first specific gaming state. On the other hand, after the end of the second specific gaming state, which is less advantageous than the first specific gaming state, the average variable display time is set to a second shortened variable display state that is shorter than the first shortened variable display state. It may be configured to control.
In such a configuration, after the end of the second specific gaming state where the degree of advantage is low, the average variable display time becomes shorter and the fluctuation efficiency becomes higher than after the end of the first specific gaming state where the degree of advantage is high. A decrease in game willingness can be suppressed.

(12) In the gaming machine of the above (11), the variable display executing means is more controlled when the second shortened variable display state is controlled than when the first shortened variable display state is controlled. Further, the display unit may be configured to start the next variable display after the display result is stopped and displayed for a short time.
In such a configuration, since the fluctuation efficiency when controlled to the second shortened variable display state can be increased, the game motivation is reduced by being controlled to the second specific gaming state with a low degree of advantage. Can be prevented.

(13) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (12), the predetermined effect executing means increases the predetermined ratio as the number of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect increases. You may comprise so that an effect may be performed (refer FIGS. 43-45).
In such a configuration, the player's interest in the special reach effect before the predetermined effect is executed can be increased.

(14) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (13), the predetermined effect executing means executes one of a plurality of types of predetermined effects (FIGS. 43A and 44A). , FIG. 45A), a plurality of predetermined effect suggestion images (for example, combinations of characters a to f) are determined corresponding to each predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect executing means is displayed in a special reach effect. Depending on the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images, the predetermined effect may be executed at different ratios (see FIGS. 43 to 45).
In such a configuration, the player's interest in the special reach effect before the predetermined effect is executed can be increased.

(15) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (14), variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the processes of steps S102 to S105, and step S825) Based on the result of the above process, the CPU 101 for effect control for executing the processes of steps S522 to S524 and the variable display executing means for executing the variable display by the variable display means according to the determined variable display pattern (for example, the process of step S825) The variable display pattern temporarily becomes a non-specific display result until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, etc., based on the result of step S831 to S833 and S841 to S843. Execute variable display of identification information again after temporarily stopping specific identification information The variable display includes a re-variable display pattern in which the variable display is executed once or a plurality of times (see FIG. 60), and the variable display execution means further includes a reach mode when performing variable display according to the re-variable display pattern including the reach effect. The identification information is temporarily stopped before or after reaching the reach mode, but when the variable display of the identification information is performed according to the re-variable display pattern not including the reach effect, the identification information is not temporarily stopped after the reach mode is reached (see FIG. 60 (see “No reach (with re-variation)”).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent occurrence of a situation in which the player is disappointed by not performing the reach effect after the reach mode is displayed and the player's expectation for the specific gaming state is improved.

(16) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (15), the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result as compared to when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (for example, the low probability state). Game state control means (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the processes of steps S134, S171A, S172A, etc.) for controlling to an easy special game state (for example, high probability state), and when a normal condition is established after a predetermined condition is established And common effect execution means for executing a common effect (for example, a latent effect) in the special gaming state (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes step S1845 after being shifted to a predetermined stage by the processing of steps S890 and S847). Etc.) and whether or not the variable display of the identification information is used as the specific display result. Predetermining means (for example, CPU 56 that executes the process of step S61) to be determined before, and variable display time selecting means (for example, step) for selecting the variable display time of the identification information based on the determination result of the predetermining means. An effect control CPU 101 that executes the processes of S102 to S105) and a continuous effect informing whether or not the common effect is continued in the variable display of the identification information at a predetermined timing after the predetermined condition is satisfied (FIG. 32). Continuation effect execution means (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control that executes the process of step S849) and the number of occurrences setting means for setting the number of occurrences of the predetermined timing (for example, the processes of steps S64 and S73). CPU 56 etc .: “Long variation timing” is determined according to the big hit type or the small hit type) and special Informing means (for example, in step S847) for notifying that the special gaming state is controlled when the notification that the common effect is continued in the continuous effect is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) in the technical state. A stage control CPU 101 for shifting to a high-accuracy stage in processing), and a plurality of predetermined conditions (for example, “surprise” and “small hits A to C”) are provided, and the variable display time selection means is a predetermined A variable display time (for example, 30 seconds or more in FIG. 24) at which a continuous effect can be executed is selected as the variable display time of the timing identification information (steps S92C, S94C, and S95C in FIG. 24), Depending on the type, the number of occurrences may be set differently (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
In such a configuration, since the variable display time during which the continuous effect can be executed is selected as the variable display time of the identification information at the predetermined timing, it is possible to secure the execution time of the effect (continuous effect) executed at the predetermined timing. it can. Furthermore, since the number of occurrences of the predetermined timing that differs depending on the type of the predetermined condition is set, the effect after the predetermined condition is established does not become monotonous, and the fun of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type, the presence or absence of time reduction, the content of a latent effect, and the long fluctuation timing. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the continuous production according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode. 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 each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, a big hit type determination table, and a small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification of effect design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit 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 buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of each stage in latent mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a continuous production. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows 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 explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special reach production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a predetermined | prescribed effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a continuation effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special reach determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. In Embodiment 2, it is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type, the presence or absence of time reduction, the content of a latent effect, and the long fluctuation timing. 10 is a timing chart showing execution timings of continuous effects according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode in the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for presentation control in a modification uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation aspect of the production | presentation symbol in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern determination table in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern determination table in a modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the time of the variable display of a special symbol, and the derivation display. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the time of the variable display of the 4th symbol, and the derivation display. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the time of the variable display of a normal symbol, and the derivation display. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the variable display period of a normal symbol, and the state of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example which changed the positional relationship of a passage gate and a variable winning ball apparatus. FIG. 68 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a variable symbol display period of a normal symbol and a state of a variable winning ball apparatus in the configuration example illustrated in FIG. 67. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the decoration design change start process in the case of switching a channel or a display area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an output setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of IC for audio | voice control mounted in the audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the prefetch notice effect used as the production | generation aspect of "shooting." It is a timing chart of the production sound output with respect to the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. It is a timing chart of a moving picture display to a change period of a super shortening change. It is a figure which shows the case where a production sound and a moving image overlap in the production | generation aspect of "shooting." It is a timing chart in case production sound output is started from the middle of the fluctuation period of the super shortening fluctuation. It is a timing chart in case a moving image display is started from the middle of the fluctuation period of a super shortening fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows another example of an output setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution used as the effect mode of "shooting." It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution used as the effect mode of "shooting."

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in 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 that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. 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. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a 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. The display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. 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.

  In the center of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 on the game board 6, a star shape is configured to be movable downward (on the screen of the effect display device 9, that is, before the screen of the effect display device 9 as viewed from the player). The accessory 200 is provided. The accessory 200 plays a role of notifying that the accessory fall effect is effective, for example, by moving downward when the accessory fall effect (not shown) is being executed. Note that an LED or the like is incorporated in the accessory 200 and is configured to light up when the accessory 200 is moving (operating).

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

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

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, 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 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. . 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, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

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

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  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 stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, in the short time state (time shortened state), which is a gaming state in which the variable symbol display time is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased and a variable prize is awarded. The opening time of the ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. In this embodiment, when a predetermined transition condition is established, a probability variation state (that is, a gaming state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state and the short time state) and a short time state ( In other words, the game is shifted to a short time state of probability change, which is a gaming state in which the variable symbol variable display time is shortened compared to the normal state and the probability change state. Even in the short time of probability change, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, the game ball shifts to a high base state, which is a game state that is controlled so as to make it easier to start and win.

  As described above, in the short-time state and the short-time state of the probability change, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased, but there is a probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. By performing the shift control to the normal symbol probability changing state to be raised, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is further increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are further increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is achieved. It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  It should be noted that, in the probability changing time-short state or the time-shorting state, the normal symbol display unit 10 may shift to the normal symbol time-short state in which the normal symbol change time (variable display period) is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, since the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened in the short-time state and the short-time state of the probability change, an effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

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

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 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.

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 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 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means. As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104. In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speakers 27R and 27L. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the game state after the big hit (15 round normal big hit, 15 rounds probable big hit, 2 rounds sudden change big hit) and small hits (small hits AC), and after the big hit and small hits are finished The production will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type, the presence / absence of time reduction, the contents of the latent effect, and the long fluctuation timing. FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of continuous effects according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, as the types of jackpots, “15 round normal jackpot”, “15 rounds probable big hit”, and “two rounds sudden odds big jackpot (hereinafter simply referred to as“ surprise ”). In some cases.) ”.

  “15 rounds of normal jackpot” means that in the jackpot game state, the big prize opening is opened 15 times for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), and after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is determined to be in a low probability state (the jackpot judgment is determined to be a jackpot) It means a big hit that makes a transition to a gaming state with a low probability of playing). In addition, “15 rounds probable big hit” means that in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening is opened 15 times (that is, 15 rounds) for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), and after the big hit game is finished, the gaming state is a high probability state. This is a big hit that is shifted to (a gaming state with a high probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination. It is also called a probable change state). In addition, the “two rounds suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). It is a big hit that has a very short opening time, and is a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game ends to a high probability state (probability change state) (that is, by doing so to the player It appears as if it suddenly became probable).

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in this embodiment, “small hit A”, “small hit B”, and “small hit C” are provided as the small hit types.

  “Small hit” is a hit that is allowed up to a number of times that the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is smaller than in the case of the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, for example, there is no transition from the probability change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability change state. For example, if the gaming state when the small hit is normal is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit is the normal state, and small if the gaming state when the small hit is short The game state after the winning game ends is short until the next big hit, and if the gaming state when the small hit occurs is the probable state, the gaming state after the small hit game ends until the next big hit If the gaming state when the small hit is generated is a short-time state, the gaming state is a short-time state from the end of the small-hit game until the remaining short-time fluctuation is performed.

  As shown in the “short time” column of FIG. 4, with 15 rounds probable big hit (indicated as “15R probable change” in FIG. 4), after the big hit game is over, the next big hit (15 round big win, 2 round sudden probable big hit) Until occurrence occurs, the state is controlled to the short-time state (high-accuracy high-base state), which is the state of probability variation and the time-short state. Further, in the 15 round normal big hit (shown as “15R normal” in FIG. 4), the time is controlled to the short time state (low-accuracy base state) until the number of symbol changes after the big hit game reaches 100 times. Note that the number of fluctuations (100 times) in which the time-saving state can be continued after the end of the big hit game is referred to as the time-saving number. Also, in the sudden probability change big hit (indicated as “surprise accuracy” in FIG. 4), if the gaming state when the sudden probability change big hit occurs is a high base state (short time state or short time at probability change), the next big hit (15 rounds) When the probability change time short state (high probability high base state) is controlled until a big hit, two rounds sudden probability change big hit) occurs, and the game state when the sudden probability change big hit occurs is a low base state (normal state or probability change state) Is controlled to a probable change state (a gaming state that is a high probability state but not a short-time state) until the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 round suddenly probable big hit) occurs.

  In this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved. In this way, whether the player is suddenly controlled to a high probability state (probability change state or short time state of probability change) by occurrence of a probable big hit, or controlled to a low probability state (normal state or short time state) by occurrence of a small hit, Cannot recognize about. The game state after suddenly changing the big hit game or the small hit game is called a latent state (hidden mode), which is a game state with the expectation that the probability changed state may be hidden. Further, when the latent state is actually controlled to the probability variation state (when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state inside the gaming machine), it is also referred to as a latent probability variation state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the effect that is executed while the effect symbol is changing in the latent state is referred to as “latent effect”. The “hidden production” is divided into stages 1 to 3 on production that suggest the current gaming state. Each of “Stages 1 to 3” includes the background image type / color of the effect display device 9, the effect design type / shape / color, fluctuating sound (effect sound during fluctuation), lighting patterns of the LEDs 25, 28a to 28c, They are classified by changing the production mode of the latent effect such as the movement of the accessory 200 or a combination thereof.

  “Stage 1” is a stage that is unlikely to have shifted to the highest probability state, and “Stage 2” is a stage that is more likely to have shifted to a higher probability state than “Stage 1”. Stage 3 ”is the stage that is most likely to have shifted to the highest probability state. The “highly accurate stage” is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state has shifted to the high probability state, and the “normal stage” is for notifying that the current gaming state has shifted to the low probability state. It is a stage to do. In addition, the “low probability high base stage” is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state is in a low probability state and has shifted to the high base state (that is, has shifted to the short time state). A specific display example of each stage will be described later (see FIG. 31).

  As shown in FIG. 4, after the game of 15 rounds of probability variation jackpot is completed, the latent effect is not executed (the stage 1 is not shifted to), and the stage is shifted to the high-accuracy stage. In addition, even after the 15-round normal big hit game is over, the latent effect is not executed (the stage 1 is not shifted to), and the low-accuracy base stage is shifted to. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, after the sudden change big hit and the small hits A to C are finished, the stage is shifted to the stage 1 of the latent effect. Then, a continuous effect for notifying whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued is executed every 10 times the number of fluctuations after the game of the sudden probability big hit or the small hits A to C ends. Then, when “success (or continuation)” is notified in the continuous performance, the stage is shifted to a stage (stages 2 and 3 etc.) that is likely to be shifted to the high probability state, and “failure (or end) in the continuous performance. When “)” is notified, the process proceeds to the normal stage for notifying that the state is shifted to the low probability state. Further, when “success (or continuation)” is notified three times in succession in the continuation effect, the process proceeds to a high-accuracy stage that notifies that the state is shifted to the high probability state.

  The column of “long variation timing” shown in FIG. 4 shows the timing at which the continuous effect is executed (the number of times of variation after the end of the sudden probability variation big hit game or the small hit game). The “long variation timing” means a timing at which a variation pattern of a variation time (for example, 30 seconds or more) in which a continuous effect can be executed is selected. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in the case of “surprise accuracy”, continuous effects are executed at the 10th, 20th and 30th fluctuations after the end of the sudden probability change big hit game, and succeeded in all continuous effects ( (Continuation) is notified, and the stage is shifted to the high-accuracy stage. In the case of “small hit A”, after the game of the small hit A is over, the continuous effect is executed at the 10th, 20th and 30th changes, and the last continuous effect (the 30th change continuous effect) fails. By notifying (end), the stage is shifted to the normal stage. In the case of “small hit B”, the continuous effect is executed at the 10th and 20th changes after the end of the game of the small hit B, and the last continuous effect (continuous effect at the 20th change) fails (end). By being notified, the stage is shifted to the normal stage. In the case of “small hit C”, the continuation effect is executed at the 10th change after the end of the game of the small hit C, and the transition to the normal stage is made when the failure (end) is notified in the continuation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, if there is a sudden hit or a small hit during the execution of the latent effect (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or the execution of the high-accuracy stage, the stay stage (currently The stage being executed is controlled to continue. For example, if a small hit A occurs during the execution of stage 2 after the end of the small hit B game (for example, the fluctuating frequency after the small hit B game is fifteenth), Instead of starting from stage 1 after completion, stage 2 as the stay stage is continued. In this case, the timing at which the small hit A is generated is in the middle of stage 2 (fifth change after moving to stage 2), but stage 2 is executed from the beginning after the game of small hit A ends (that is, stage Redo from the first change in 2). In this case, the stage 2 latent effect is executed 15 times. Then, the success (continuation) is performed in the continuous performance executed at the 10th time after the end of the game of the small hit A, and the transition is made to the stage 3, and the number of changes after the end of the game of the small hit A is changed. In the continuation effect executed for the 20th time, the failure (end) is informed and the stage is shifted to the normal stage.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern (long variation pattern) of the variation time in which the continuous effect can be executed is selected at the tenth variation (variable display) after the transition to the normal stage (30th from the occurrence of the small hit A). However, it is possible to perform a reach effect on the variation, perform an effect that can be executed only in the variation (variation due to the long variation pattern in the normal stage), or display a special image that can be displayed only in the variation. Also good.

  As another example, when a sudden probability change big hit occurs during the execution of stage 3 after the end of the game of small hit A (for example, the number of fluctuations after the end of the game of small hit A is the 23rd), sudden probability change big hit Instead of starting from stage 1 after the end of the game, stage 3 as the staying stage is continued. Also in this case, the timing at which suddenly probable big hit has occurred is in the middle of stage 3 (the third change after moving to stage 3), but stage 3 is executed from the beginning after the sudden probable big hit game ends (ie, Redo from the first change in stage 3). In this case, the stage 3 latent effect is executed 13 times. Then, the success (continuation) is notified in the continuation effect that is executed at the 10th variation after the end of the game of sudden probability change big hit, and the stage is shifted to the high accuracy stage.

  Furthermore, as another example, if a sudden probability change big hit or small hit occurs during execution of the high probability stage, it is a stay stage rather than starting from stage 1 after the sudden probability change big hit or small hit game ends. Continue the high accuracy stage. In this case, since the high-precision stage is continued regardless of the number of fluctuations, there is no need to adjust the number of fluctuations after the end of the sudden change big hit or small hit game.

  In this way, if there is a sudden or small hit during the execution of the latent production (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or the execution of the high accuracy stage, the stay stage is continued and the continuous production is performed up to 3 times. By configuring the program to be executed only up to, it is possible to change the stage in stages without interrupting the already performed latent performance, and the production becomes unnatural and the player feels uncomfortable. It can prevent giving.

  Note that the game is not configured to continue the stay stage if a surprise or a small hit occurs during execution of a latent effect (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or during the execution of a high-accuracy stage. It may be configured to always start from stage 1 after the end of. In this case, if you first add the continuation effect after the end of the game with the accuracy and small hits that triggers the entry of the latent mode and the continuation effect based on the occurrence of the accuracy and small hits after entering the latent mode, It can be executed four times or more.

  Note that any of the low probability low base state (normal state), low probability high base state (short time state), high probability low base state (probability variation state), and high probability high base state (probability time short state) is a latent state. (Latent mode). For example, when a small hit occurs in a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state, a latent state (low probability low base state or low probability high base state) occurs after the small hit game ends. Also, if a sudden probability change jackpot occurs in a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state, after the sudden probability change big hit game ends, it becomes a latent state (high probability low base state or high probability high base state), and high probability low When a small hit or sudden probability change big hit occurs in the base state or high probability high base state, a latent state (high probability low base state or high probability high base state) is entered after the small hit game or sudden probability change big hit game ends. The normal state or the probability variation state in which the average variation time (average variable display time) of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a normal length is also referred to as a normal variable display state. On the other hand, the short time state and the short time state of the probable change when the average variable display time is shortened compared to the normal variable display state is also referred to as a shortened variable display state.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing 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). If the check result is not normal, the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of power supply stop, and therefore an initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply is executed.

  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. Note that either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state recovery process.

  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 the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12). By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). Subsequently, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S14). In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 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.

  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).

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

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

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for big hit type determination) (2) Random 2 (MR2): type of small hit (small hit A ~ C) is determined (for small hit type determination) (3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination) (4) Random 3 (MR4): Variation pattern ( (Variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination) (5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol) (6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

  In step S23, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a (1) big hit type determination random number, (2) a small hit type determination random number, and (5) a normal symbol per determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a slip effect.

  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. The normal symbol process process includes, for example, a normal symbol normal process, a normal symbol variation pattern setting process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal electric utility opening process, and the like. In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 is in a state where the normal symbol can be changed, and if the gate passing memory number that is the memory number of the game balls that have passed through the gate 32 is not 0, the normal game Whether or not to win using the normal pattern change start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol that becomes To determine whether or not the stop symbol is a winning symbol). In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 changes the normal symbol variable display time depending on whether or not the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state in which the short-time control (high opening control) is executed. The timer initial value corresponding to is set in the normal symbol process timer. In the normal symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 executes variable display (variation) of the normal symbol, subtracts the value of the normal symbol process timer by 1, and when the value of the normal symbol process timer becomes 0, the normal symbol stop symbol is displayed. Is derived and displayed. At this time, if the stop symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory opening process is set to be executable, while if the symbol is a loss symbol, a setting for shifting to the normal symbol normal processing is performed. In the process during opening of the ordinary electric accessory, the CPU 56 opens the variable winning ball apparatus (ordinary electric accessory) 15 for a predetermined time and then returns it to the closed state. Such an opening / closing operation may be set such that one or both of the number of times of opening and the opening time differ depending on whether or not the time-shortening control (high opening control) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Without reaching the reach state (the state before the final stop symbol is derived and displayed, and the possibility that the combination of jackpot symbols is finally stopped by the effect symbol that has already been stopped and displayed) There may be a case where a combination of predetermined production symbols that do not reach reach is stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

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

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

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

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal big hit determination table used in a normal state (non-probability changing state that is not a probabilistic change state) and a probabilistic big hit determination table used in a probable change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C 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. 9B and 9C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 9D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table in the case (for the first special symbol). FIG. 9E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The jackpot type determination table shows that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, based on a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit” , A table referred to in order to determine one of “suddenly probable big hits”.

  FIG. 9F is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is “small hit A” based on a random number (random 2) for determining the small hit type. , A table referred to in order to determine one of “small hit B” and “small hit C”.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to non-variable are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. Variation patterns of reach PA1-3 and non-reach PA2-1 to non-reach PA2-4 are prepared. The variation pattern of the long variation of the non-reach PA 2-4 is a variation time 30 in which the continuous effect that is executed at the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation after the sudden probability variation big hit or small hit game ends can be executed. Second is set. As will be described later, the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation, so that the execution time of the continuous performance can be ensured at the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation after the end of the game of sudden probability variation big hit or small hit. When the deviation is determined at the variation point, the variation pattern of the long variation is selected (see step S95C in FIG. 24).

  Further, normal PA3-1 to normal PA3-2, super PA3-3 to super PA3-8 are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. The fluctuation pattern is prepared. The variation patterns of Super PA 3-7 to Super PA 3-8 are reach variation patterns including a special reach effect described later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, normal PB1-1 to normal PB1- are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of special symbols is a big hit symbol (excluding suddenly probable big hit symbols). 2. Variation patterns of super PB1-3 to super PB1-8 are prepared. The variation pattern of the super PB1-3 to the super PB1-6 is a variation time in which the continuous effect executed at the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation after the sudden probability variation big hit or small hit game ends can be executed. 30 seconds or more are set. As will be described later, the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation, so that the execution time of the continuous performance can be ensured at the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation after the end of the game of sudden probability variation big hit or small hit. When a big hit (excluding a sudden probability change big hit) is determined at the change point, one of the change patterns of super PB1-3 to super PB1-6 is selected (see step S92C in FIG. 24). The fluctuation patterns of the super PB 1-7 to the super PB 1-8 are reach fluctuation patterns including a special reach effect described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, special PC 1-1 to special PC are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of special symbol suddenly changes to a big winning symbol (probable symbol) or a small winning symbol. A variation pattern of PC1-3 is prepared. The variation pattern of the long variation of the special PC 1-3 is a variation time of 30 seconds in which the continuous effect executed at the 10th variation, the 20th variation or the 30th variation after the end of the sudden probability variation big hit or small hit game can be executed. Is set. As will be described later, the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation, so that the execution time of the continuous performance can be ensured at the 10th variation, the 20th variation, or the 30th variation after the end of the game of sudden probability variation big hit or small hit. When sudden probability big hit or small hit is determined at the change point, the change pattern of the long change is selected (see steps S92C and S94C in FIG. 24).

  When the variation is executed based on the variation pattern of the special PC 1-1 to the special PC 1-3 shown in FIG. 10, the player cannot recognize whether the sudden sudden change is a big hit or a small hit (or it is difficult to recognize). In addition, the player cannot recognize (or it is difficult to recognize) which game state has been changed by suddenly changing to the latent mode after the end of the probability change big hit game or the small hit game.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern types of effect symbols. As shown in FIG. 11, CA1-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is non-reach (displacement) and there is no shortening (during low base), and CA1-2 Is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is non-reach (disconnected) and the number of stored memories is shortened by 2 to 4 (low base), CA1-3 is variable display CA1-4 is a variable display mode (display result), which is selected when the mode (display result) is non-reach (disconnected) and the number of stored storages is shortened by 5 to 8 (low base). ) Is non-reach (missing) and is a variation pattern type selected when there is no shortening (high base), and CA1-5 has a variable display mode (display result) that is non-reach (missing). Reduced the number of reserved memory 2-8 (high base ) Is a fluctuation pattern type is selected when the. CA1-6 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is non-reach (out) or reach (out) and the continuous effect is executed.

  CA2-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is reach (displacement) and normal reach, and CA2-2 is the variable display mode (display result) reach (disconnect). And it is the variation pattern type selected at the time of super reach.

  CB1-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is non-probable big hit (normal big hit) or probable big hit and is normal reach, and CB1-2 is variable display mode (display result). ) Is a non-probable big hit (usually big hit) or a probable big hit and is a variation pattern type selected when super reach. CB1-3 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is a non-probable big hit (usually big hit) or a probable big hit and a continuous effect is executed.

  CC1-1 is a variation pattern type that is selected when the variable display mode (display result) is suddenly large or small suddenly and the second chance of opening is stopped (for example, “135” is the chance to stop). is there. CC1-2 is a variation pattern type that is selected when the variable display mode (display result) is suddenly probable big hit or small hit and the continuous effect is executed.

  12A to 12D are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D. The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D are used for determining whether the variable display result is a big hit symbol, or when determining that the big hit symbol is a small hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination according to the type determination result.

  Each of the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 3) values for variation pattern type determination, which are CB1-1 to CB1-3, CC1-1. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of CC1 to CC1-2 is set.

  For example, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A, the upper table used when the big hit type is “normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit)”, and the big hit type is “probable big hit”. The middle table used in this case and the lower table used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit” are provided, and each table has variable pattern types CB1-1 and CB1- corresponding to the big hit type. 2 is set. Further, as the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for continuous effect shown in FIG. 12B, the upper table used when the big hit type is “normal big hit (non-probable big hit) or probable big hit”, and the big hit type is The lower table used in the case of “suddenly probable big hit” is provided, and in each table, variation pattern types CB1-3 and CC1-2 for continuous effects corresponding to the big hit type are set.

  Further, as the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 12C, a table used in the case of “small hit” is provided, and the fluctuation pattern type CC1-1 corresponding to the small hit is set in the table. Has been. In addition, a table used in the case of “small hit” is provided as the continuous effect small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D shown in FIG. 12D, and the table is used for the continuous effect corresponding to the small hit. A variation pattern type CC1-2 is set.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C. Among these, in FIG. 13A, the variation pattern types CA1-1, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is the low base state and the total pending storage number is 0 to 1 are set. The variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern types CA1-2, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is in the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 are set. Misalignment in which the variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern types CA1-3, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is in the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 are set. A variation pattern type determination table is shown. Further, in FIG. 13B, variation pattern types CA1-4, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is the high base state and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1 are set. Outlier variation pattern type determination table and variation pattern types CA1-5, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is the high base state and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 8 A variation pattern type determination table is shown. FIG. 13C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table in which variation pattern types CA1-6 for continuous effects are set.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table 134A and a jackpot variation pattern determination table 134B stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A shows a random number (fluctuation pattern determination random number) according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on random 4).

  The big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 134B shown in FIG. 14B shows the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It 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 for determination (random 4).

  Note that the variation patterns PA2-4, PA3-3, PA3-4, PA3-5, and PA3-6 are set in the variation pattern type CA1-6 for continuous effects. These variation patterns are all variation patterns having a variation time of 30 seconds or more. However, in the variation pattern type CA1-6 for continuous production, only the long variation pattern PA2-4 specially prepared for securing the production time of continuous production may be set. Variation patterns PB1-3 to PB1-6 are set in variation pattern types CB1-3 for continuous effects. These variation patterns are all variation patterns having a variation time of 30 seconds or more. However, in the variation pattern type CB1-3 for continuous production, a long variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds) for ensuring the production time of the continuous production is prepared in advance (in FIG. 10). However, only the variation pattern of the long variation may be set. The variation pattern PC1-3 is set in the variation pattern type CC1-2 for continuous effects. This variation pattern is a variation pattern having a variation time of 30 seconds. Note that the variation pattern dedicated to the continuous effect may be determined instead of the variation pattern type dedicated to the continuous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the variation pattern type CB1-2 is selected at a higher rate in the case of a probable big hit than in the case of a non-probable big hit (normal big hit). In addition, the variation pattern type CB1-1 is selected at a higher rate in the case of non-probable variation big hits than in the case of probability variation big hits. As shown in FIG. 14B, when the variation pattern type CB1-2 is selected, the variation patterns PB1-7 and PB1-8 can be selected, but the variation pattern type CB1-1 is selected. In this case, only the variation pattern PB1-7 may be selected from among the variation patterns PB1-7 and PB1-8. As shown in FIG. 10, the variation patterns PB1-7 and PB1-8 are reach variation patterns including a special reach effect, but the variation patterns PB1-7 do not include a predetermined effect. Therefore, in the case of probability variation big hit, the reach fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern PB1-8) including the special reach effect and the predetermined effect is selected at a higher rate than in the case of non-probability big hit. In the case of non-probable big hit, a reach fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern PB1-7) that includes a special reach effect but does not contain a predetermined effect is selected at a higher rate than in the case of a probable big hit. In other words, when the predetermined effect is executed and controlled to the big hit game state, and when the special reach effect is executed and the predetermined effect is not executed, the value is different ( In this example, the ratio of the probability variation state is given.

  FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, 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 the 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. 8, 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 8C07 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, a big hit type and a small 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 8C07 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  The command 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 gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (winning time determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. In this embodiment, in a winning effect process (see FIG. 21) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type is to be used when starting a winning. Then, a value for specifying the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying result command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  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 a time-short state (not including the probability variation state). Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state. Commands B000 (H) to B002 (H) are referred to as background designation commands.

  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. In this embodiment, when the time reduction state is controlled, the time reduction state continues for a predetermined number of time reductions (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game.

  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.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the 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 receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  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 mode 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. 19 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 19B 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). 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. 20) (step S214A). . 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 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 20, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction mode flag indicating that the gaming state is the time reduction state (including the probability change state) is 1 (step S215A). If the value is 1, the process proceeds to step S218A. If the value of the time reduction mode flag is other than 1, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S218A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process for preliminarily determining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (step S217A). ). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the first reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first reserved memory number counter, and at the time of winning based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control is performed to transmit the determination result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S218A).

  If it is determined in step S215A or step S216A that Y has not been performed, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit only the first reserved memory number designation command in step S218A. There is no control for sending a winning judgment result designation command. If the winning effect processing in step S217A is not executed, a winning determination result designation command in which a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified is set as EXT data may be transmitted. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, the winning effect processing in step S217A is executed only when the gaming state is the normal state (when neither the probability changing state nor the short time state). In addition, when there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13, the winning effect processing in step S217A is executed only when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not set. It should be noted that the process may not be shifted to step S217A only when the game state is a big hit game state, and the game process may be executed at step S217A when the game state is a small hit game state.

  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). 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. 20) (step S214B). . 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 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process (step S217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and at the time of winning based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning. Control is performed to transmit the determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S217A and S217B. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 9A. 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 described later, determine the big hit type or determine the small hit type In addition, the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. Separately, the variation based on the start winning is performed at the timing when the game ball is started and won in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Before starting the display, it is confirmed in advance which of the variation pattern types is to be performed by executing the winning effect presentation process. By doing so, the variation pattern type is predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and, as described later, based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a big hit or Execute a continuous notice effect to announce that it will be super reach.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N 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 S214A and S214B 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 (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B 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 to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing (see step S217A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19A). Is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning effect process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19B), 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) shown in 9 (C).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in Step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (Step S224). In this embodiment, in step S224, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (specifically, whether or not the value of the time reduction mode flag is 1). In addition, the CPU 56 determines whether the total pending storage number is 0 to 1, 2 to 4, or 5 to 8. Then, the CPU 56 sets the deviation variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 13 according to the determination result of step S224 (step S225). In step S225, it is determined whether or not it is in the latent mode, and if it is in the latent mode, the number of fluctuations after the sudden probability change big hit game or small hit game is confirmed, and the number of fluctuations is 10 or 20 times. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not it is 30 times, and a continuation effect non-change pattern type determination table may be set.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in Step S223), the CPU 56 sets the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 12C (Step S223). S226). In step S226, it is determined whether or not it is in the latent mode, and if it is in the latent mode, the number of fluctuations after the sudden change big hit game or small hit game is confirmed, and the number of fluctuations is 10 or 20 times. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not it is 30 times, and the continuous effect small hit variation pattern type determination table may be set.

  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 S214A and S214B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing (see step S217A) in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19A). Is determined using the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 9D to determine whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, or “sudden probability big hit”. . Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when a winning effect process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19B), FIG. The big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9E is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 12A according to the jackpot type determined in step S227 (step S228). In step S228, it is determined whether or not it is in the latent mode. If it is in the latent mode, the number of fluctuations after the sudden probability big hit game or the small hit game is confirmed and the number of fluctuations is 10 or 20 times. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not it is 30 times, and a continuation effect jackpot variation pattern type determination table may be set.

  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 3) extracted in steps S214A and S214B ( Step S229).

  In the case of an outlier variation pattern type, the variation pattern type that can be determined according to the number of combined pending storage numbers is different. Therefore, the variation pattern type determined in step S229 of the winning effect processing and a variation pattern setting process described later There is a risk that the variation pattern type determined in step S102 will deviate. Therefore, in the determination of the deviation variation pattern type in step S229, the variation pattern type determination random number range in which the super reach variation pattern type is always determined regardless of the total number of pending storage numbers (see FIG. 13). In the example shown, it may be configured to determine whether or not it belongs to the range of 246 to 251).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined variation pattern type in the winning determination result designation command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning start effect process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19A), a step is performed. EXT data that differs depending on whether it is determined as “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, or “super reach big hit” in S229 is configured with a winning determination result designation command (MODE data “95 (H)”) To be set). In addition, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning start effect process (see step S217B) is executed in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19B), EXT data that is different from that when there is a start winning at the one start winning opening 13, depending on whether it is determined in step S229 as "non-reach out", "super reach out" or "super reach big hit" Different EXT data is set in the winning determination result designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined variation pattern type in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  22 and 23 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 reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol.

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

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 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 determines the jackpot determination that is extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B 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. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal state and short-time state). Yes. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is 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 value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is 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 a state or a short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when the big hit is determined, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). 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. 9B and 9C, 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. 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. 9C. . When it is determined that a small hit is made (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S63), and the CPU 56 sets a small hit type determination table. The type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the small hit type stored in the random number buffer area ("small hit A", "small hit B" or "small hit C") Is determined as a small hit type (step S64). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). Then, the process proceeds to step S75.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit (with time)”, “03” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “Suddenly probable big hit (without time)”, the data showing the big hit type Is set as “04”.

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

  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. 24 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines whether the number of fluctuations after the sudden probability change big hit game or the small hit game is 10, 20, or 30. The determination is made based on whether the value is any one of 1, 11, 21 (step S92A). The fluctuation number counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations after a sudden probability change big hit game or small hit game, and a predetermined number of times is set at the end of the sudden probability change big hit or small hit game (step S172B in FIG. 29, 30 (see step S191 in FIG. 30), and is subtracted by 1 when the change of the symbol is stopped (see step S130B in FIG. 27). If the value of the variation counter is not one of 1, 11, 21, it is decided to use the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A (step S92B), and the value of the variation counter is either 1, 11, 21 Is determined to use the continuation effect jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B (step S92C). If it is decided to use the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, the big hit type is confirmed and a table corresponding to the big hit type (probable big hit, normal big hit, suddenly probable big hit) is selected (see FIG. 12). Similarly, when it is decided to use the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for continuous effects, the big hit type is confirmed and a table corresponding to the big hit type (probable big hit / normal big hit, suddenly probable big hit) is selected (FIG. 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set (N in step S91), 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 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations after the sudden probability big hit game or the small hit game is 10, 20, or 30. Is determined based on whether the value is any one of 1, 11, 21 (step S94A). If the value of the variation counter is not 1, 11 or 21, it is decided to use the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C (step S94B). If it is, it is decided to use the continuous effect small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (step S94C). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 determines whether the number of fluctuations after the sudden probability change big hit game or the small hit game is 10, 20, or 30 times. Is determined based on whether the value of the variation counter is 1, 11 or 21 (step S95A). If the value of the variation counter is not one of 1, 11 and 21, it is decided to use the deviation variation pattern type determination table 133A or 133B (step S95B), and the value of the variation counter is 1, 11 or 21. In either case, it is determined to use the continuation effect loss variation pattern type determination table 133C (step S95C). If it is decided to use the deviation variation pattern type determination table 133A or 133B, it is confirmed whether the current gaming state is a high base state or a low base state and the current total number of pending storages is confirmed. Then, a table corresponding to the gaming state and the total number of pending storage is selected (see FIG. 13). Note that the gaming state is confirmed by the value of the time reduction mode flag, and the total pending storage number is confirmed by the value of the pending storage number counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  It is not limited to selecting a table according to the total number of reserved memories, and depending on the current gaming state, a table can be selected based on either the first number of reserved memories or the second number of reserved memories. Good. For example, in the low base state, it is difficult to generate a second start winning prize in which a game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening 14, so that the first reserved memory number is set regardless of the second reserved memory number. A table may be selected. On the other hand, when it is in the high base state, it is easy for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening 14. And when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, the table corresponding to the second reserved memory number is selected regardless of the first reserved memory number. Also good. When the variable display of the first special symbol is started in such a high base state, the second reserved memory number is 0 because the second reserved memory number is 0. A table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and performs the processes of steps S92B, 92C, S94B, 94C, S95B, 95C. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot variation pattern determination table 134B (FIG. 14B) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. (Refer to FIG. 14A) selected from the deviation variation pattern determination table 134A (see step S103). Further, the random pattern 4 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105).

  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.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 determines any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 7 designation according to the determined big hit type, small hit type, and deviation (see FIG. 15). Control to send. 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 S112. When the big hit flag is set, the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit) is confirmed, and a display result 2-4 designation command corresponding to the big hit type is transmitted (step S111). . The jackpot type is specifically confirmed based on the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S112). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks the small hit type (small hits A to C), and performs control to transmit a display result 5-7 designation command corresponding to the small hit type (step) S113). The small hit type is specifically confirmed based on the data set in the small hit type buffer. When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S112), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S114).

  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 S115).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the special symbol process flag value corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the special figure confirmation display timer is in operation (step S131A). If the special figure confirmation display timer is in operation, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S133. If the special symbol fixed display timer is not activated, the special symbol change is terminated, and a fixed special symbol serving as a special symbol stop symbol is derived on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Display control is performed (step S131B). 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 S131C).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction mode flag is 1 (step S132A). When the value of the time reduction mode flag is 1 (Y in step S132A), depending on the gaming state being a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state in which the short-time control (high opening control) is executed, For example, a timer initial value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in a special figure confirmation display timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (such as a game control timer setting unit) (step S132B). When the value of the time reduction mode flag is not 1 (N in Step S132A), it is determined whether or not the value is 2 (Step S132C). If the value of the time reduction mode flag is 2 (Y in step S132C), a timer initial value corresponding to 0.6 seconds is set as a special figure confirmation display timer in accordance with the gaming state being a high-precision low-base state. (Step S132D). When the value of the time reduction mode flag is not 2 (N in step S132C), the value of the time reduction mode flag is longer than that when the time reduction mode flag is 1 or 2 depending on the gaming state being the low probability low base state. A timer initial value corresponding to 0.8 seconds is set in the special figure confirmation display timer (step S132E). Thus, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S131B, until the special figure fixed display timer set in any of steps S132B, S132D, and S132E times out, a special response according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is made. Each time the special symbol stop process is executed in the symbol process, it is determined in step S131A that the special symbol confirmation display timer is operating. That is, until the special figure fixed display time corresponding to the timer initial value set in each process of steps S132B, S132D, and S132E elapses, the next variable display is not started and the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, when the time-short control (high opening control) is performed in response to the gaming state being the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state, 0.5 seconds is set as the special figure confirmation display time ( In step S132B), when the gaming state is the high probability low base state, 0.6 seconds is set as the special figure fixed display time (step S132D). On the other hand, when the gaming state is the low probability low base state, 0.8 seconds is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S132E). Therefore, in the high-accuracy base state where low-speed control (high open control) is performed or in the low-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy low base state or low-accuracy low base state where time-short control (high open control) is not performed. Compared to a certain time, the special figure confirmation display time is shortened, and the fluctuation efficiency can be increased. On the other hand, in the low-probability and low-base state in which time-saving control (high opening control) is not performed, the fluctuation efficiency is low. Can be prevented. In the low base state (highly accurate low base state and low accurate low base state), 0.8 seconds may be set as the special figure fixed display time.

  It should be noted that the special figure determination display time is not limited to one that varies depending on whether or not the time reduction control (high opening control) is being performed, and whether or not the special figure game using the first special symbol is executed, Depending on whether or not a special figure game using two special symbols is executed, the fluctuation efficiency may be improved by changing the special figure confirmation display time. As an example, after executing the process of step S131C, it is confirmed whether the data set in the special symbol pointer indicates “first” or “second”. When data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the process proceeds to step S132B, and 0.5 seconds is set as the special symbol confirmation display time. On the other hand, if data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the process proceeds to step S132E, and 0.8 seconds is set as the special symbol confirmation display time.

  Here, when the time base control (high opening control) is executed in the high base state, the frequency of execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b is high. Therefore, the special figure fixed display time when the special graphic game using the second special symbol is executed is shorter than the special graphic fixed display time when the special graphic game using the first special symbol is executed. By setting so as to be, it is possible to increase the fluctuation efficiency in the high base state in which the time reduction control (high opening control) is performed. On the other hand, in the low base state in which the time reduction control (high opening control) is not performed, the fluctuation efficiency is low, and thus it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a time when the special game is not performed and the prolonged time. In addition, the special game using the second special symbol is executed in preference to the special game using the first special symbol, so that the time base control (high opening control) is performed in a high base state. The fluctuation efficiency at a certain time can be further increased.

  Alternatively, other than the special symbol pointer setting data and gaming state, a different special figure confirmation display time may be set depending on whether the special symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol or a big hit symbol. Depending on, different special figure confirmation display time may be set.

  In addition, after the big hit game state corresponding to a specific big hit type is ended, the super short time control in which the variation time of the special symbol is further shortened than the general short time control may be performed. It should be noted that the specific jackpot type may be a jackpot type (for example, suddenly probable big hit) that is less advantageous for the player than other jackpot types (eg, probable big hit). As a result, after the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) corresponding to the sudden probability variable big hit having a low advantage for the player is finished, the big hit gaming state (normally open big hit corresponding to the positive odd big hit having a high advantage for the player) is completed. Compared to after the completion of the (state), the super-short time control in which the special figure fluctuation time is further shortened is performed, the fluctuation efficiency is increased, and the decrease in the game motivation can be suppressed. When such super-short time control is performed, the special figure confirmation display time may be set shorter than when the time-short control is performed. Thereby, the fluctuation efficiency can be further increased.

  If the special figure confirmation display timer is operating in step S131A, the value of the special figure confirmation display timer is decremented by 1 (-1) (step S133). Then, for example, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in response to whether or not the value of the special figure confirmation display timer after subtraction has become 0 (step S134A). If not, the process ends. If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (Y in step S134A), it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S134B). When the value of the variation counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted (-1) from the value of the variation counter (step S134C).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S134D). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, and the time reduction mode flag having a value corresponding to whether or not the time reduction state is present (step S135A), and the effect control Control for transmitting the effect control command at the start of the big hit to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135B). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). .

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S135C). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of normal big hit or probability variable big hit and 2 times in case of sudden positive chance big hit) is set in the open number counter (step S135D). 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 S135E).

  When the big hit flag is not set in step S134D, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction mode flag indicating the time reduction state is 1 (step S136). When the value of the time reduction mode flag is 1, 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 S137). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after the subtraction (step S138).

  Note that the CPU 56 may not transmit the time reduction number designation command. In this case, for example, after shifting to the time reduction state, the number of time reductions may be managed on the production control microcomputer 100 side. For example, when the time control state designation command is received, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) in the time reduction number counter, and subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction number counter each time the effect symbol variation display is executed. Then, the remaining number of time reductions may be managed.

  Next, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction mode flag (step S140). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a gaming state designation command corresponding to the fact that the time-shortening control has been completed and the low base state has been reached, to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S141).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S142). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command at the start of the small hit to the microcomputer 100 for effect control (step S143). Specifically, a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation is transmitted. 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 S144). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S145). 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 S146).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S142), 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 S147). Thus, in response to the gaming state being the low probability low base state, when the process of step S132E shown in FIG. 27 is executed, the special symbol is displayed for 0.8 seconds as the first time. After the variable display result is stopped and displayed, the next variable display can be started. On the other hand, when the processing of step S132B shown in FIG. 27 is executed in response to the gaming state being the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state, the second time shorter than the first time. After the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed for 0.5 seconds, the next variable display can be started.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Normally, if a big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is sent, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, and if it is a sudden probable big hit, a small hit / abrupt probabilistic big hit ends Send the specified command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S166). Whether or not the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit can be specifically determined based on the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets (updates) the value of the time reduction mode flag to 1 and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S167). . Further, the CPU 56 sets 100 times in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S168). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a probability change big hit of 15 rounds (step S170). Whether or not it is a probable big hit can be specifically determined based on the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process. If the probability variation is a big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag (step S171A), sets (updates) the value 1 of the time reduction mode flag to 1 and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation time reduction state (step S171B), and the time reduction. 100 is set in the number counter (step S171C). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change time short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S171D). Then, control goes to a step S173. On the other hand, if it is not the probability variation big hit (that is, if sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S172A), and sets (updates) the value of the time reduction mode flag. (Step S172B). Further, the CPU 56 sets 30 times in the variation counter for counting the number of variations (step S172C). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172D). Then, control goes to a step S174.

  In this embodiment, the value of the short time mode flag set in steps S167, S171B, and S172B is 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. Also used for. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction mode flag is 1 when the normal symbol variation display result is a hit. If it is 1, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The value of the time reduction mode flag set in steps S167, S171B, and S172B is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  In step S173, the CPU 56 clears the value of the variation counter (sets it to 0) (step S173). As a result of this process, when the 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit game ends, the value of the variation counter becomes 0, and the process of subtracting the value of the variation counter is not executed (see steps S130A and S130B). It is possible to prevent the variation pattern for continuous production from being selected.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S174).

  FIG. 30 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 S184. When the small hitting end display timer is not set, the small hitting flag is reset (step S181), and a control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S182). 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 S183). finish.

  In step S184, 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 S185). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S185), the CPU 56 sets the number of fluctuations (specifically, 30, 20, or 10 times) according to the type of small hits in the fluctuation number counter. (Step S191). Specifically, 30 is set for small hit A, 20 is set for small hit B, and 10 is set for small hit C. 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 S192).

  Next, the transition effect to the latent mode will be described. If sudden probability change big hits or small hits occur when controlled to the normal stage, during sudden probability change big hits or small hits change and sudden probability change big hits or small hit games are executed, go to stage 1 in latent mode An effect indicating that it is controlled, or an effect that gives expectation that it may be controlled to the stage 1 in the latent mode is executed. In this embodiment, when sudden probability change big hit or small hit is determined as the big hit type, PC1-1 to 1-2 is determined as the variation pattern, and after the sudden probability change big hit game or small hit game ends, the latent state is set. Configured to migrate.

  In this embodiment, it is configured to always shift to the stage 1 after the sudden probability change big hit game or the small hit game ends, but after the sudden probability change big hit game, it shifts to the high probability stage at a certain rate. You may comprise as follows.

  In addition, when a probability change big hit or a small hit suddenly occurs while being controlled in the latent mode, a notification that the current stage is continued is performed without executing a continuous effect for notifying success / failure.

  Next, effects and the like during the latent mode will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of each stage in the latent mode. As shown in FIG. 31, in the stage 1 in the latent mode (latent state), the background image of the effect display device 9 is a mountain background. In stage 2, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the forest. In stage 3, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the city. On the high accuracy stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the sea. On the normal stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the beach. As described above, during the latent mode, the continuous effect is executed at a predetermined variation timing (every 10 variations), and when success (continuation) is notified in the continuous effect, the stages are sequentially promoted and succeeded three times in succession ( When (Continuation) is notified, the stage moves to the high accuracy stage. On the other hand, when the failure (end) is notified in the continuation effect, the process proceeds to the normal stage.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing the effect mode of the continuous effect. As described above, the continuation effect is executed when the number of fluctuations after the end of the game of sudden probability big hit or small hit is 10, 20, or 30 times. In the example shown in FIG. 32, the continuation effect rotates a roulette in which “continuation” and “end” are divided into areas and displayed, and shoots an arrow there. When the display of the area hit by the arrow is “continue”, the continuous effect is successful, and when the display of the area hit by the arrow is “end”, the continuous effect is failed. Such an effect mode is an example, and other effect modes may be used as long as “continuation (success)” and “end (failure)” can be clearly recognized.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing 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 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, 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). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 15 and 16) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  35 to 38 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 has the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) formed in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (step S618A).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

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

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 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 jackpot end 1 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 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 101 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 number display is updated (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 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). Further, the production control CPU 101 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. The number display is updated (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is the normal state designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101, if set, the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state, or the game state is in the short time state. The time-short state flag indicating that is reset (step S658). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a probability change state designation command (step S661A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change state flag (step S661B). If the received effect control command is a probability change time short state designation command (step S662A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability change time short state flag (step S662B).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S663A), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction number designation command in the time reduction number storage area (step S663B). ). In other words, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of times in the time reduction state indicated by the time reduction number designation command.

  Next, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result designation command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received winning determination result designation command.

  For example, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 1 designation command indicating that it is determined that “non-reach” is detected when the first winning winning opening 13 is won (step S665), the winning determination result 1 A flag is set (step S666). If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 2 designation command indicating that it is determined that “super reach is lost” at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (step S667), a winning determination result 2 flag is set. Set (step S668). If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 3 designation command indicating that it has been determined that a “super reach jackpot” will be made at the start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (step S669), a winning determination result 3 flag is set. Set (step S670). Further, if the received effect control command is a winning determination result 4 designation command indicating that it is determined that “non-reach” is detected at the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (step S671), the winning determination result 4 A flag is set (step S672). If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 5 designation command indicating that it has been determined that “super-reach is lost” at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (step S673), a winning determination result 5 flag is set. Set (step S674). If the received effect control command is a winning determination result 6 designation command indicating that it has been determined that a “super reach big hit” will be made at the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (step S675), a winning determination result 6 flag is set. Set (step S676).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 56 sets a winning determination result flag according to the received winning determination result designation command. In this embodiment, since the determination result at the time of winning is “non-reach out”, “super reach out”, “super reach big hit”, it is configured to execute the continuous notice effect. The flag may be set by checking whether or not only the winning determination result 1 designation command to the winning determination result 6 designation command shown above are received.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S677). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 receives the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols and the random number SR2 for determining the special reach production. Use. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

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

  The random number SR2 for determining the special reach effect is the type of the special effect (specifically, the number and type of the effect design candidate images displayed after reaching the reach state and the predetermined effect suggesting image indicating the predetermined effect). Is a random number used to determine

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special reach effect. As shown in FIG. 40 (A), variation (variable display) of the effect symbols is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 40 (B), after reaching the reach state, a special reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (C). In the example shown in FIG. 40, the special reach effect is an effect in which the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, the symbol with one more number than the left and right stop symbols, and the character symbols 99b and 99c rotate in the center of the display screen. It is.

  Note that the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, and a symbol that is one greater in number than the left and right stop symbols are examples of images of final effect symbols to be stopped, and the character symbols 99b and 99c are predetermined effect suggestion images. It is an example. FIG. 40C shows an example in which a special reach effect is executed using two effect design candidate images and two predetermined effect suggestion images. An effect suggestion image may be used.

  After the special reach effect is executed, the final stop symbol may be derived and displayed without executing the predetermined effect shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 (see FIGS. 40D and 40E). When the predetermined effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 40 (F) and (G), an image corresponding to the type of character used in the predetermined effect is displayed in the inside symbol display area, As shown in 41 (H) and (I), a predetermined effect using the characters a and b is executed, and the final stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed (see FIGS. 41 (J) and (K)). There are a plurality of types of predetermined effects. In the example shown in FIG. 42, after the predetermined effects using the characters a and c are executed (see FIGS. 42 (L) and 42 (M)), the final stop symbols of the effect symbols are displayed. Is derived and displayed (see FIGS. 42 (N) and (O)).

  The special reach effect is executed when any of the variation patterns PA3-7, PA3-8, PB1-7, and PB1-8 shown in FIG. 10 is selected. Among these, when any one of the variation patterns PA3-7 and PB1-7 is selected, the predetermined effect is not executed. On the other hand, when any one of the variation patterns PA3-8 and PB1-8 is selected, a predetermined effect is executed. Of the variation patterns PB1-7 and PB1-8 selected at a predetermined rate when the variable display mode (display result) is non-probable variation big hit (normal big hit) or probability variation big hit, the variation pattern PB1-7 is variation pattern type CB1-. 1 and CB1-2, the variation pattern PB1-8 is set to be included only in the variation pattern type CB1-2 (see FIG. 14B). The determination ratios of the variation pattern type CB1-1 and the variation pattern type CB1-2 are different between the case of non-probable variation big hit and the case of probability variation big hit (see FIG. 12A). Therefore, when the predetermined effect is executed and the game is controlled to the big hit game state, and when the special reach effect is executed and the predetermined effect is not executed and the game is controlled to the big hit game state (this example) Then, the ratio of the probability variation state is given.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect pattern determination table used when the display result of the special symbol is a missing symbol. The effect pattern determination table is stored in the ROM. In the effect pattern determination table, data indicating a specific effect and a determination value corresponding to the data are set. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the special reach effect determination random number. In FIG. 43, the number of determination values is described instead of the determination value itself. “Rotated pattern after reach = 4” means that a special reach effect is executed using two candidate effect image images and two predetermined effect suggestion images. “Rotate pattern after reach = 5” "Means that a special reach effect is executed using two effect design candidate images and three predetermined effect suggestion images. The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 43 (A) is used when there is a predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-8 (see FIG. 10)), and FIG. 43 (B) is used. The effect pattern determination table shown is used when there is no predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-7 (see FIG. 10)).

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect pattern determination table used when the display result of the special symbol is a normal jackpot symbol. The effect pattern determination table is stored in the ROM. In the effect pattern determination table, data indicating a specific effect and a determination value corresponding to the data are set. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the special reach effect determination random number. In FIG. 44, the number of determination values is described instead of the determination value itself. The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 44 (A) is used when there is a predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-8 (see FIG. 10)). The effect pattern determination table shown is used when there is no predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-7 (see FIG. 10)).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect pattern determination table used when the display result of the special symbol becomes a probable big hit symbol. The effect pattern determination table is stored in the ROM. In the effect pattern determination table, data indicating a specific effect and a determination value corresponding to the data are set. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the special reach effect determination random number. In FIG. 45, not the determination value itself but the number of determination values is described. The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 45 (A) is used when there is a predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-8 (see FIG. 10)), and FIG. 45 (B) is used. The effect pattern determination table shown is used when there is no predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-7 (see FIG. 10)).

  As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, in the case of “rotated symbol after reach = 5” (when the number of predetermined effect suggestion images is 3), in the case of “rotated symbol after reach = 4” (predetermined effect) As compared with the case where the number of suggestion images is 2, the predetermined effect is easily executed. In other words, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the predetermined effect at a higher rate as the number of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect increases.

  In addition, when there are four types of rotated images after reach (that is, two predetermined effect suggestion images are used in the special reach effect), and two types of character images are used in the predetermined effect, these are included. The corresponding image is used as the predetermined effect suggestion image in the special reach effect. When there are five types of rotated images after reach (that is, three predetermined effect suggestion images are used in the special reach effect) and two types of character images are used in the predetermined effect, three predetermined effects The suggestion image includes two types of character images used in a predetermined effect.

  Since the combination of images used in the predetermined effect is different in the effect patterns A-1, B-1, C-1, and D-1, and the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images used in the special reach effect is different. The control microcomputer 100 executes the predetermined effect at different ratios according to the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined effect is executed after the special reach effect is executed, but the predetermined effect may be executed without executing the special reach effect. In that case, as an example, when the microcomputer 100 for effect control receives a variation pattern command of super reach α or super reach β, whether or not to execute the predetermined effect by lottery and the type of the predetermined effect are determined. Just decide.

  Further, after the special reach effect is executed, the rotated image used for the special reach effect (specifically, the predetermined effect suggestion image: in the example shown in FIG. 40C, the character symbols 99b and 99c) are displayed as symbols. Without going through the state of stopping display in the area (see FIGS. 40 (F) and (G)), the specific effects in the predetermined effects (the effects illustrated in FIGS. 41 (H) to (K)) or FIG. L) to (O) may be shifted to the effect, that is, the predetermined effect suggestion image displayed in rotation may be shifted to the predetermined effect without being stopped.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (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 has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect setting process during the latent mode (step S801).

  Incubation mode effect setting processing effect (step S801): Set the effect to be executed during the latent mode (and in the normal mode). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the production 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 S803).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S803): 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 S804).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S804): 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 jackpot display process (step S805) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S805): After the end of the variation time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S806).

  Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the big 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 jackpot end effect process (step S807).

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

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect setting process during the latent mode (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether any winning determination result flag (any one of the winning determination result 1 flag to the winning determination result 6 flag) is set. (Step S820A). When any winning determination result flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and the effect form of the continuous notice effect based on the set winning determination result flag. A continuous notice determination process is performed to determine (step S820B). The effect mode of the continuous notice is, for example, an effect mode in which the effect symbol is lit at the start of the effect symbol variation over a plurality of effect symbol variations.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S821). Further, the received display result designation command is read from the display result designation command storage area of the RAM (step S822).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display specific designation command) (step S823). . The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 51, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration symbol).

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts SR1-1 in the process of step S823, and uses the SR1-1 to stop the left middle right symbol (the combination of the effect symbols in which the left middle right symbol is aligned). To decide.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  In the case of a loss, a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 executes a continuous production setting process for setting a production mode of the continuous production (success / failure production) (step S824).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the continuous effect setting process in step S824. In the continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the effect-side variation number counter is 10, 20, or 30 (step S501). If the value of the production side fluctuation counter is any one of 10, 20, and 30, it is determined whether or not the current stage is a normal stage (step S502). If the current stage is a normal stage, the process is terminated. When the stage is not a normal stage, the CPU 101 for effect control has a type of accuracy or small hit (if the hit that triggered the latent state is a positive or small hit, or the type if it is a small hit). Then, the content (success or failure) of the continuous production according to the value of the production side fluctuation counter is set in the continuous production setting area in the RAM (step S503).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, if the hit that triggered the entry of the latent state is abrupt and the value of the production-side variation counter is 10, 20 or 30, “success (continuation) ) ”Is set. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, if the hit that triggered the entry of the latent state is a small hit B and the value of the effect side fluctuation counter is 20, “failure (end)” Set.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display result of the current variation is suddenly probable big hit (step S504), and if it is suddenly probable big hit, the content of the continuous production is set to success (step S504). S505). By performing such a process, even if the number of fluctuations after the end of the sudden probability big hit or small hit game is 10th, 20th or 30th suddenly a sudden big odd hit occurs, the continuous effect is executed, The success (continuation) is notified in the continuation effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display result of the current variation is a small hit (step S506). Whether or not is 30 is determined (step S507). When it is in the low probability state and the value of the production side variation counter is 30, the content of the continuous production is set to failure (step S508), whether it is in the high probability state or the value of the production side variation counter If is not 30, the content of the continuation effect is set to success (step S509). By performing such processing, even if a small hit occurs at the 30th sudden change probability after the end of a game with big odds or small hits, a continuous effect is executed, and in the continuous effect, The content (success (continuation) or failure (end)) according to the gaming state is notified.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display result of the current variation is a 15 round big hit (step S510), and if it is a 15 round big hit, sets the content of the continuous production as failure and continues. The jackpot notification effect for notifying the jackpot after the performance is executed is set (step S511). By performing such a process, even if a big hit occurs at the execution timing of the continuous presentation, the continuous presentation is executed, so that the big hit is prevented from being realized when the continuous presentation is not executed. can do. In step S511, the content of the continuation effect is a failure, but it may be a success.

  In step S501, if the effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the effect side variation number counter is not 10, 20, or 30 (N in step S501), the value of the effect side variation number counter is less than 30. It is determined whether or not there is (step S512), and if it is less than 30, it is confirmed whether or not the display result of the current variation is sudden or small hit (step S513). If the current variation display result is abrupt or small hit, 0 is set to the first digit of the production-side variation counter (step S514). For example, if the value of the production side fluctuation counter is 15, 5 is set to 0 and 10 is set. In this way, by clearing only the first digit of the production-side variation counter and leaving the second digit as it is, even if sudden change big hits or small hits occur suddenly during the latent state, the stage 1 starts. It will continue from the stage as it is.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the special reach determination process in step S825. In the special reach determination process, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the change pattern is a reach change pattern (see FIG. 10) accompanied by a special reach effect (step S521).

  If the reach variation pattern is accompanied by a special reach effect, a special reach effect determination table (see FIG. 43 to FIG. 45) corresponding to the type of big hit / off, jackpot type (probability big hit / normal big hit) is selected (step S522). ). In the process of step S522, the CPU 101 for effect control selects a different table according to the presence or absence of the predetermined effect (see FIGS. 43 to 45).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a special reach effect determination random number (step S523), and determines the type of the special reach effect based on the random number and the selected special reach effect determination table (step S524). When a predetermined effect is executed, the type of the predetermined effect is also determined in the process of step S524.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores in the RAM the effect of executing the special reach effect and the type of the special reach effect (and the type of the specified effect when the predetermined effect is executed) (step S525).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern, the type of continuous production (when the continuous production is executed), and the special reach production (when the special reach production is executed) (step S831). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S832).

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 52 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S833). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S834), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change process (step S802). (Step S835).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S840A) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S840B). When the process timer times out (step S841), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S842). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S843).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the effect side variation counter is 10, 20, 30 (step S845). If it is 10, 20, 30, it is set in the continuous effect setting area. The continuation effect is executed in accordance with the continuation effect mode (step S846). Then, the stage after execution of the continuous effect is updated according to the content (success / failure) of the continuous effect, and data indicating the content of the current stage is set in the stage setting area (step S847).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the continuous advance notice execution flag is set (step S848). If the continuous notice execution flag is set, the production control CPU 101 executes the continuous notice effect of the decided production mode (step S849).

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S851), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) (step S853). Even if the variable 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 S852), the process proceeds to step S853. 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).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the effect side variation number counter is 0 (step S860), and if not 0, adds 1 to the value of the effect side variation number counter. (+1) (step S861). As will be described later, after 15 rounds of big hit, the value of the effect side variation counter is set to 0 (see steps S888A and S891), and when the value of the effect side variation count counter is set to 0 , Indicating that it is not controlled in a latent state. When the process of steps S850A and S850B is executed, there is a possibility that the state is controlled to be in the latent state, but the process of adding 1 to the value of the effect side variation counter is executed, but it is not controlled in the latent state. In some cases, the process of adding 1 to the value of the effect side fluctuation counter is not executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol in accordance with the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S862), and the confirmation command reception flag is set. If so, the confirmation command reception flag is reset (step S863). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S865). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  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 big hit display process (step S805) (step S866).

  If it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made, the production control CPU 101 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S800). S867).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives any jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, or a jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is confirmed whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). . If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags has been set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden hit big start start command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S806) (step S874).

  It should be noted that, in addition to the process for displaying a big hit, a process for displaying a small hit is provided. In the case of a small hit, for example, a predetermined period (a big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds) Sufficient time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be produced in the same manner as in the case of sudden big hit.

  In addition, in the case of a small hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the production control CPU 101 does not execute the production based on reception of the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command. Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, an effect that suggests a small hit or suddenly probable big hit may be executed for a predetermined period. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control switches the process data for performing an effect that suggests a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit every process time, and performs the effect according to the switched process data.

  In step S872, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display on the effect display device 9 a screen for informing the start of the big hit game.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

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

  When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (Y in step S886), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous notice execution flag if set (step S887). In addition, it is confirmed whether or not the end of sudden hit or small hit is made (step S888A), and if it is the end of sudden hit or small hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the effect side variation counter is zero. Or, it is determined whether or not the value of the production side fluctuation counter is larger than 31 (step S888B). The fact that the value of the production side variation counter is 0 means that the latent state is not currently controlled, and that the value of the production side variation counter is greater than 31. This means that the control is in the normal state (normal stage). On the other hand, when the value of the production side variation number counter is 1 or more and 30 or less, it means that there is a possibility of being currently controlled in a latent state. In step S888B, when it is determined that the value of the production side fluctuation number counter is 0 or the value of the production side fluctuation number counter is larger than 31, the production control CPU 101 sets the production side fluctuation number counter as the production side fluctuation number counter. 1 is set (step S889). Moreover, it changes to the stage 1 (step S890). That is, data indicating stage 1 is set in the stage setting area as data indicating the contents of the current stage. As a result, the game is controlled to be in a latent state after the end of the accuracy / small hit game. If it is determined in step S888B that the value of the production-side variation frequency counter is 1 or more and 30 or less, the production control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S892 without executing the processes of steps S889 and S890. Therefore, when a hit / small hit occurs during the latent state, the current stage is continued.

  If it is not sudden or small hit, 0 is set to the effect side fluctuation counter (step S890). As a result, the game is not controlled in the latent state after the end of the 15 round big hit game (see steps S860 and S861).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, since the variation time during which the continuation effect can be executed is selected as the variation time at the timing when the continuation effect is executed, the execution time of the continuation effect can be ensured. Furthermore, since the number of executions of the continuous production differing depending on the type of surprise or small hit, the production after the end of the sudden / small hit is not monotonous, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the predetermined condition (probability / small hit) is established in the variation of the execution timing of the continuous effect, the continuous effect is Since it is configured so as to notify that the latent effect is continued in the effect of the same mode, the already performed latent effect is not interrupted and an unnatural effect is prevented from being executed. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is made in the variation of the execution timing of the continuous effect, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed after the continuous effect is executed. Even when it is determined that a big hit is made in the fluctuation of the game, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed and reducing the effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when a predetermined condition (accuracy / small hit) is established in the variation in which the latent effect is executed, the current mode (stage) of the latent effect is continuously executed. Therefore, even when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the variation in which the latent effect is executed, the mode (stage) of the latent effect that has already been executed is taken over, so that an unnatural effect is not executed. Can do.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the big hit type and the small hit type, the presence or absence of time reduction, the contents of the latent effect, and the long variation timing. FIG. 58 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of continuous effects according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode.

  In the first embodiment, the game is controlled so as not to shift to the latent state (the state in which the latent effect is executed) after the game of the 15-round normal big hit or the 15-round probability change big hit game is finished. In the form, after the end of the 15-round normal big hit or 15-round probable big hit game, as in the case of the sudden probable big hit or the small win game, the game shifts to the latent state (the state where the latent effect is executed). Controlled.

  In the example shown in FIG. 51, the normal jackpot symbol (non-probable variation symbol) is a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right production symbols are evenly arranged in the same symbol, and the probability variation big hit symbol (probability variation symbol) In this embodiment, the effect of the left, middle, and right is divided without separating the normal jackpot symbol (non-probable variation symbol) and the probable variation jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol). A combination of symbols with the same symbols is simply defined as a jackpot symbol. Then, even after 15 rounds of big hits (normal big hits, probable big hits), the game always shifts to a latent state (latent mode).

  As shown in FIG. 57, in this embodiment as well, as the types of jackpots, “15 round normal jackpots”, “15 rounds probable big hits”, and “two rounds sudden odds big jackpots (hereinafter simply called“ surprise ”). In some cases.) ”.

  However, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, in this embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the small hit types.

  As shown in the “short time” column of FIG. 57, in the 15 round probability change big hit (indicated as “15R probability change” in FIG. 57), after the big hit game is over, the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 rounds sudden sudden change big hit) Until occurrence occurs, the state is controlled to the short-time state (high-accuracy high-base state), which is the state of probability variation and the time-short state. However, the player is informed that the control is in the latent state without knowing whether the time is in the short time state or only in the short time state without notifying that the control is in the probability change state. Further, in the 15 round normal big hit (indicated as “15R normal” in FIG. 57), the time is controlled to the short time state (low-accuracy base state) until the number of symbol changes after the big hit game reaches 100 times. However, the player is informed that the control is in the latent state without knowing whether the time is in the short time state or the short time state without notifying that the control is in the short time state. Also, in the sudden probability change big hit (indicated as “surprise accuracy” in FIG. 4), if the gaming state when the sudden probability change big hit occurs is a high base state (short time state or short time at probability change), the next big hit (15 rounds) When the probability change time short state (high probability high base state) is controlled until a big hit, two rounds sudden probability change big hit) occurs, and the game state when the sudden probability change big hit occurs is a low base state (normal state or probability change state) Is controlled to a probable change state (a gaming state that is a high probability state but not a short-time state) until the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 round suddenly probable big hit) occurs. As in the case of the first embodiment, the latent state (latent mode) is controlled even after the sudden probability variation big hit game ends.

  In addition, in both small hits A and B, the gaming state when the small hit occurs is taken over (that is, the gaming state when the small hit occurs does not change). As in the case of the first embodiment, the latent state (latent mode) is controlled even after the end of the small hit game.

  Also in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the effect executed during the change of the effect symbol in the latent state is referred to as “latent effect”. The “hidden production” is divided into stages 1 to 3 on production that suggest the current gaming state. Each of “Stages 1 to 3” includes the background image type / color of the effect display device 9, the effect design type / shape / color, fluctuating sound (effect sound during fluctuation), lighting patterns of the LEDs 25, 28a to 28c, They are classified by changing the production mode of the latent effect such as the movement of the accessory 200 or a combination thereof.

  “Stage 1” is a stage that is unlikely to have shifted to the highest probability state, and “Stage 2” is a stage that is more likely to have shifted to a higher probability state than “Stage 1”. Stage 3 ”is the stage that is most likely to have shifted to the highest probability state. The “highly accurate stage” is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state has shifted to the high probability state, and the “normal stage” is for notifying that the current gaming state has shifted to the low probability state. It is a stage to do. In addition, the “low probability high base stage” is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state is in a low probability state and has shifted to the high base state (that is, has shifted to the short time state).

  As shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, after the 15 round probable big hit game is over, the stage 1 is entered. Also, after the 15-round normal big hit game is over, the stage 1 is entered. Then, a continuous effect for notifying whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued is executed every 10 times after the end of the game of the probable big hit or the normal big hit. Then, when “success (or continuation)” is notified in the continuous performance, the stage is shifted to a stage (stages 2 and 3 etc.) that is likely to be shifted to the high probability state, and “failure (or end) in the continuous performance. When “)” is notified, the process proceeds to the normal stage for notifying that the state is shifted to the low probability state. Further, when “success (or continuation)” is notified three times in succession in the continuation effect, the process proceeds to a high-accuracy stage that notifies that the state is shifted to the high probability state. As described above, in this embodiment, the game shifts to the latent state even after 15 rounds of the big hit game, and the continuous effect is executed every 10 variations.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, after the sudden change big hit and the small hits A and B have ended, the stage is shifted to the stage 2 of the latent effect. Then, a continuous effect for notifying whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued is executed every time the number of fluctuations after the game of suddenly probable big hit or small hits A and B ends is executed. Then, when “success (or continuation)” is notified in the continuous performance, the stage is shifted to a stage (stage 3 or high-accuracy stage) that is likely to be shifted to the high probability state. When “END)” is notified, the process proceeds to the normal stage for notifying that the state is shifted to the low probability state. In addition, when “success (or continuation)” is notified twice continuously in the continuation effect, the stage shifts to a high-accuracy stage that notifies that the transition to the high probability state is made. Thus, in this embodiment, unlike the case of the first embodiment, after the transition to the latent state, the continuation effect is started from the stage 2, and the continuation effect is executed only twice at the maximum. When success (continuation) is continuously notified by continuous production, the stage shifts to a high-accuracy stage.

  The column of “long variation timing” shown in FIG. 57 shows the timing at which the continuous effect is executed (the number of variations after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game). The “long variation timing” means a timing at which a variation pattern of a variation time (for example, 30 seconds or more) in which a continuous effect can be executed is selected. As shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, in the case of “15R probability variation”, the continuous performance is executed at the 10th, 20th and 30th variation after the end of the probability variation big hit game. (Continuation) is notified, and the stage is shifted to the high-accuracy stage. In the case of “15R normal”, the continuation effect is executed at the 10th, 20th and 30th variation after the end of the normal big hit game, and the last continuation effect (the continuation effect at the 30th variation) fails (end) ) Is transferred to the normal stage. In the case of “surprise”, the continuation effect is executed at the 10th and 20th variations after the end of the sudden probability big hit game, and the success (continuation) is notified in all the continuation effects, so that the stage is shifted to the high accuracy stage. The In the case of “small hit A”, a continuous effect is executed at the 10th and 20th changes after the end of the game of the small hit A, and the last continuous effect (continuous effect at the 20th change) fails (end). By being notified, the stage is shifted to the normal stage. In the case of “small hit B”, the continuous effect is executed at the 10th change after the end of the game of the small hit B, and the failure (end) is notified in the continuous effect (continuous effect at the 10th change). Move to normal stage.

  As shown in FIG. 57, in the same manner as in the case of the first embodiment described above, in the second embodiment, the latent effect is being executed (that is, the stages 1 to 3 are being executed) and the high-precision stage is being executed. In addition, when a rush or small hit occurs, the stay stage (the stage currently being executed) is controlled to continue. In addition, the stay stage (the stage currently being executed) is continued if a 15-round probability change big hit or a normal big hit occurs during the execution of the latent effect (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or the high-precision stage. Without control, the stage 1 is newly controlled after the big hit game is over. In the case of 15 round big hits, the big hit game is executed for 15 rounds, and it takes a long time, so it is difficult to continue the stay stage after the big hit game and make it appear that the latent production is not interrupted. However, the stay stage (the stage currently being executed) is continued if a 15-round probability change big hit or a normal big hit occurs during the execution of the latent effect (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or the high-precision stage. You may make it make it.

  When realizing the control as shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, in the big hit end processing shown in FIG. 29, in the case of a normal big hit (N in step S166), the fluctuation counter is set to 30, and the probability change big hit (Y in Step S170) also sets 30 in the variation counter, and in the case of sudden probability change big hit (N in Step S170), sets 20 in the variation counter. Further, in step S191 of the small hit end processing shown in FIG. 30, a value corresponding to the small hit types A and B, that is, 20 is set for the small hit A, and 10 is set for the small hit B. To do.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, when the low base state is controlled after the end of the big hit or the small hit game, the number of executions of the continuous performance is set to be smaller than when the high base state is controlled. In addition, since it is configured to shift to a high-accuracy stage by notifying success in a small number of continuous productions, the latent production executed in the low base state is controlled to a probabilistic state (high probability state). Since the timing of notifying that the game is in progress is advanced, it is possible to alleviate the disappointment of the player due to the low base state despite the big hit or the small hit.

  Also, in the second embodiment, the number of times of continuous production is reduced by controlling the number of rounds of 15 rounds, rather than the case of control of 2 rounds of accuracy or small hits. Since it is configured to shift to the high-accuracy stage by informing the player, it is informed that the game is controlled to a high-probability state after the low probability of game value given to the player or the small hit is over. Since the timing of the game is advanced, it is possible to alleviate the discouragement of the player due to the low game value and the small hit.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the variation in the execution timing of the continuation effect is the tenth, twentieth, and thirtyth variation after the end of the game of accuracy or small hits, but is not limited to such a configuration. The variation may be a specific number of times different from 10 times, such as the eighth time, the 16th time, and the 24th time, or may not be a variation every specific number of times such as the fifth time, the twelfth time, and the 20th time. .

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the continuation effect is not executed in the variation of the execution timing of the continuation effect, the big hit expectation degree may be high (or the big hit decision). In addition, when the stage is not continued when a surprise or a small hit occurs during the execution of the latent effect, a high probability state may be determined. For example, stage 2 should continue if a rush occurs in stage 2, but when a transition is made to stage 1 or stage 3 without continuing stage 2, a high probability state is determined. Control.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a counter that counts the number of fluctuations on both the game control microcomputer 560 side (main side) and the production control microcomputer 100 side (sub side) (fluctuation frequency counter, production side fluctuations). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. A counter (fluctuation counter) may be provided only on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and the counter may count the number of fluctuations. . At this time, the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a variation pattern dedicated to the continuation effect to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the continuation effect is varied. When receiving the variation pattern dedicated to the continuous production, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the continuous production based on the stored sudden probability variation big hit / small hit type information and the current stage information. According to such a configuration, the control processing on the production control microcomputer 100 side is simplified, and the control burden can be reduced.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a sudden hit / small hit occurs in the middle of the stage in the latent state, the stage at that time is continued, but the number of games in the same stage (the first digit of the effect side variation counter) ) Is reset and counted again (see steps S513 and S514 in FIG. 49). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and when 10 games are digested in each stage (respectively) regardless of whether or not the hit / small hit occurs in the middle of the stage without resetting the number of games in the stage (each You may comprise so that a continuous production | presentation may be performed without fail (when 10 fluctuations in a stage are completed).

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer according to the modification. In the modification, the random number SR2 for determining the pseudo-ream / special reach effect is used. The random number SR2 for determining the pseudo-ream / special reach effect is the number of special effect types (specifically, the number of the effect effect candidate images displayed after reaching the reach state and the specified effect suggestion image suggesting the predetermined effect). And the type) or pseudo-continuous effect (the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed once or more during one change).

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern of the effect symbol in the modification. In FIG. 60, there is no reach (with re-variation) variation mode and reach production in which the effect design re-variates after a temporary stop at the chance (for example, the left middle right symbol is “1”, “1”, “2”). After being executed, after the temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous design, the effect design is re-variable, and then the reach effect is executed again (with re-change), the special reach effect is executed. Examples of variation modes of special reach (with re-variation) in which special reach production, re-variation and reach production are executed, and variation modes of special reach (pre-production) in which special reach production and predetermined production are executed Yes.

  The pseudo-continuous symbol is a symbol that is not used in a normal variation and is used only when the pseudo-continuous rendering is executed. In this modification, one or a plurality of predetermined rendering suggestion images are used. The same.

  In the special reach (with re-variation) variation mode, a special effect suggestion image including a pseudo-continuous pattern is rotated and displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the special reach effect (see FIG. 40 for the rotation display). (See (C)) After that, after the pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed as a temporary stop as a middle symbol, re-variation is performed.

  61 and 62 are explanatory diagrams showing an effect pattern determination table in the modification. 61 and 62 exemplify a table used in the case of a detachment without a reach effect and a table used in a case of a detachment with a reach effect.

  In the modified example, the production control microcomputer 100 is a case where it is determined to be off, and for example, when a command indicating a variation pattern of PA3-1 (see FIG. 10) is received, the ratio is 100%. The variation of the variation mode without reach (with re-variation) is executed. Further, when a command indicating a variation pattern of PA 3-8 (see FIG. 10) is received, variation of a variation mode with a special reach effect and a predetermined effect is executed as in the case of the above-described embodiment. (See FIG. 62), the variation mode with reach (with re-variation) or the variation mode with special reach (with re-variation) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 60, when variable display is performed according to a variation pattern including a reach effect, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the reach mode or after reaching the reach mode, but the change pattern does not include the reach effect. When performing variable display according to the above, the effect design is not temporarily stopped after reaching the reach mode. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player is discouraged by not executing the reach effect after the reach mode is displayed and the player's expectation for the big hit is improved.

  60 shows an example in which the temporary stop is performed once, but there may be a variation mode in which the temporary stop is performed twice or more.

  As described above, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the jackpot game is performed when the predetermined effect is executed and then controlled to the big hit game state, and after the special reach effect is executed and the predetermined effect is not executed. Different values (specifically, the rate of probability change state) are given depending on the state, but if the value given is a degree that is advantageous to the player, it is limited to the probability change state. Absent.

  For example, the value given other than the ratio to become a probable change state is, for example, the number of short hours after the big hit (allowable fluctuation number in the short time state), the number of rounds in the big hit game, and the special value displayed during the big hit game or after the big hit game ends An image (an image that gives an unexpected feeling or expectation to the player, or an image showing a two-dimensional code for acquiring predetermined digital content by shooting with a terminal device (mobile terminal) possessed by the player) is there.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the degree of expectation varies depending on the number of the predetermined effect suggestion images in the special reach effect, but the size of the identification information candidate images and the predetermined effect suggestion images or the display order The degree of expectation may be varied depending on the like. For example, an identification information candidate image that is displayed in a large size is likely to be an image (design) that is likely to be finally stopped and displayed, or an identification information candidate image that is displayed late is likely to be stopped and displayed. It may be an image (design), and the degree of expectation increases when a specific predetermined effect suggestion image is displayed large, or the expectation increases when a specific predetermined effect suggestion image is displayed late. You may do it.

  In each of the above embodiments and modifications, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern, it selects a variation pattern that includes a predetermined effect or a variation pattern that does not include a predetermined effect. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the predetermined effect and transmits the determination result to the effect control microcomputer 100. 100 may be determined.

  In the case of such a configuration, the game control microcomputer 560 does not select a variation pattern including information on the presence or absence of a predetermined effect. In other words, the fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 560 does not include information regarding the presence or absence of the predetermined effect.

  When receiving the variation pattern command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit after the variable display based on the variation pattern is finished, whether or not to shift to the probability variation state, and the received variation pattern command. Whether or not to execute the predetermined effect according to the corresponding variation time and the like, the effect mode in the case of execution (the number and type of the predetermined effect suggestion images), and the character mode (number and type of characters) used in the predetermined effect To decide.

  The production control microcomputer 100 determines, for example, whether or not to make a big hit or whether to shift to the probability change state by using the received display result designation command (see FIG. 15).

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 63 to 68, a modified example in which the display device (or display area) for special symbols, fourth symbols, and normal symbols is configured by a plurality of display units (or display areas) will be described. . The fourth symbol is the fourth symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. In this modified example, by configuring a plurality of display devices (or display areas) for each symbol, the player can determine whether variable display is being performed or stop symbol derivation display is being performed. It is easy to understand.

  In this modification, in a state where the hit ball launching device is operated (a state rotated by a predetermined angle), game balls are launched into the game area at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Then, the variable winning ball device 15 has a high percentage of game balls that have been fired at a predetermined launch intensity (for example, left-handed or right-handed) when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the expanded open state. It is assumed that it is provided at a position for winning the start winning opening 14.

  For example, a nail or a structure may be provided in the game area so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15. More specifically, the passing gate 32 is also provided on the right side of the game area (for example, the right side of the effect display device 9), and the game ball fired (right-handed) on the right side of the game area A structure may be provided so as to be guided to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 at a high rate after passing through the passing gate 32. In this case, the right-handed game ball may be difficult to win or may not win in the first start winning opening 13. In this way, in a high base state where a game ball is likely to win the second start winning port 14 with the variable winning ball device 15, the player plays a game by right-handed.

  In this case, you may comprise the 1st special symbol indicator 8a and the 2nd special symbol indicator 8b by a some display part (for example, a 1st display part and a 2nd display part). FIG. 63 shows that the second special symbol display unit 8b includes the first display unit (LED 405) and the second display unit (7-segment LED 406). The display mode of the second special symbol display unit 8b at the time of stop (during display of stop symbol) is shown. As shown in FIG. 63 (a), during the variable display of the second special symbol, the LED 405 blinks in a predetermined pattern, and at this time, all the segments of the 7-segment LED 406 are turned off. When the fluctuation time elapses, the LED 405 is turned off, and a predetermined segment of the segments of the 7-segment LED 406 is turned on, so that a display result is derived and displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), in the case of big hit, each segment forming “9” is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the segment forming “−” is turned on. In the example of FIG. 63, the display mode of the second special symbol display 8b during the variation of the second special symbol and when the variation is stopped is illustrated, but the variation of the first special symbol (during variable display). And the display mode of the first special symbol display 8a at the time of fluctuation stop (at the time of derivation display of the stop symbol) is the same as this. In addition, the 1st special symbol display 8a is comprised by the 1st display part (LED403) and the 2nd display part (7 segment LED404).

  In this modification, the variation time of the special symbol differs for each variation pattern, but the fixed display time of the special symbol (the period during which the display result is derived and displayed on the 7-segment LED 406 or the like) is uniformly 0.5 seconds. Shall. However, in the state where the next variable display does not start immediately after the fixed display time of the special symbol has elapsed (the state where the big hit gaming state or the total pending storage number becomes 0), the display result of the variable display executed last Is continuously displayed on the 7-segment LED 406 or the like.

  Here, in the high base state, a variation pattern having a very short variation time (super shortened variation pattern) is selected from among the variation patterns, and the variation time of the special symbol may be 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds). . And, if there is not a plurality of display parts of the first display part (LED 405) and the second display part (7-segment LED 406) as in this modified example, the ultrashort variation pattern can be changed only by a single display part. When the display and the derivation display of the stop symbol are performed, since the change time is extremely short, the player cannot grasp whether the special symbol is changing or the stop symbol is displayed. For example, even if a single 7-segment LED is used, each segment is lit in a relay manner to perform variable display, and a stop symbol is derived and displayed when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the 7-segment LED is being variably displayed. It becomes difficult or impossible for the player to determine whether there is a stop symbol derivation display. In this modification, since the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are provided with the LEDs serving as the first display unit and the second display unit, respectively, the special symbol variable display is possible. The player can easily grasp whether the stop symbol is being displayed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  In the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9a to 9d may be provided (see FIG. 64). In this modified example, a fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol serving as a first display unit that performs variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol; As the second display unit, the stop display (red display or blue display) of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed when the stop display of the first special symbol (the derivation display of the stop symbol) is performed. A fourth symbol display area 9b for the first special symbol is provided. In addition, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol serving as a first display unit for performing variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol; Second special display as a second display unit in which the stop display (red display or blue display) of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed when the special symbol stop display (stop symbol derivation display) is performed A fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols is provided.

  During variable display of the first special symbol, the fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color (for example, black) and not displayed (lighted off or a background image is transmissively displayed). Are repeatedly displayed at predetermined time intervals to update and display the fourth symbol for the first special symbol. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9b for the first special symbol is not displayed (turns off or the background image is transmissively displayed), so that a certain display state is obtained. When the variable display result of the first special symbol is derived and displayed (stopped display), the fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol is displayed in a predetermined display color (for example, black display) to thereby display the fourth symbol. The update display is stopped and a fixed display state is obtained. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9b for the first special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color according to the variable display result of the first special symbol, thereby deriving and displaying the variable display result of the fourth symbol ( Stop display). For example, when the variable display result of the first special symbol (special display result) is “big hit”, the fourth symbol display area 9b is displayed in red, while the variable display result of the first special symbol (special display result) When “Lose” is selected, the fourth symbol display area 9b may be displayed in blue.

  During the variable display of the second special symbol, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color (for example, white) and not displayed (lighted off or a background image is transmissively displayed). Are repeatedly displayed at predetermined time intervals to update and display the fourth symbol for the second special symbol. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is not displayed (turns off or the background image is transmissively displayed), thereby providing a constant display state. When the variable display result of the second special symbol is derived and displayed (stopped display), the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol is displayed in a predetermined display color (for example, white display), thereby displaying the fourth symbol. The update display is stopped and a fixed display state is obtained. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color corresponding to the variable display result of the second special symbol, thereby deriving and displaying the variable display result of the fourth symbol ( Stop display). For example, if the variable display result of the second special symbol (special display result) is “big hit”, the fourth symbol display area 9d is displayed in red, while the variable display result of the second special symbol (special display result) When “Lose” is selected, the fourth symbol display area 9d may be displayed in blue.

  In this way, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a (more specifically, the LED 403), the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol. The 4th symbol is variably displayed. Further, in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 8b (more specifically, the LED 405), the second special symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol is displayed. Four symbols are variably displayed. Here, the synchronization means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same, and the variable display periods coincide.

  FIG. 64 shows a display mode when the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and derived display (variation stopped). During the variable display of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 64A, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol blinks by repeating white display and non-display in a predetermined pattern. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9d is not displayed. The 4th symbol display area 9a for the 1st special symbol is in a lighting state (black display state), and the 4th symbol display area 9b is in a non-display state. When the variable display result of the second special symbol is derived and displayed after the special symbol variation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), the fourth symbol display area 9c is lit (white display), The 4 symbol display area 9d is turned on according to the display result. For example, if the variable display result of the second special symbol is “big hit”, the color is red. If the variable display result of the second special symbol is “lost”, the color is blue. The display modes of the fourth symbol display areas 9a and 9b during variable display (during variable display) and during derivation display (during variable stop) of the first special symbol (first special symbol) may be the same as this.

  As described above, the fourth symbol display area for the first special symbol is composed of the fourth symbol display area 9a and the fourth symbol display area 9b, which are separated as separate display portions. The fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol is composed of a fourth symbol display area 9c and a fourth symbol display area 9d, which are separated as separate display portions. If the 4th symbol variable display and the stop symbol derivation display corresponding to the ultra-shortened variation pattern are performed with only a single display unit without providing a plurality of display units, the variation time is extremely short. In addition, there is a problem that it becomes difficult or impossible for the player to grasp whether the fourth symbol is being variably displayed or the stop symbol is being derived and displayed. In this modification, a first display unit (a fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol) on which variable display of the fourth symbol is performed, and the fourth symbol Since the second display section (the fourth symbol display area 9b for the first special symbol, the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol) is separately provided, the fourth symbol is displayed. The player can easily grasp whether the variable display is performed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  The normal symbol display 10 may be configured to include LEDs 401 and 402. FIG. 65 shows a display mode of the normal symbol display 10 during variable display (variation display) and normal display (variation stop) of the normal symbol. During variable display of the normal symbol, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the LED 401 is flashed in a predetermined pattern so that the normal symbol is updated and displayed while the LED 402 is turned off. Display state. When the normal symbol variable display result is derived and displayed (stop display), the LED 401 is turned off to stop the normal symbol update display to a constant display state. In the case of “”, the LED 402 is turned on, and when the ordinary figure display result is “ordinary figure loss”, the LED 402 is turned off, thereby displaying a fixed ordinary symbol that is a variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol.

  In this modification, when the time-shortening control with the high opening control (high base control) is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, 0.2 seconds). It is assumed that the symbol fixed stop time for normal symbols (period in which the display result is derived and displayed on the 7-segment LED 402) is uniformly 0.5 seconds. The normal symbol display 10 is provided with LEDs 401 and 402 separately as separate display portions. If the normal symbol variable display and the stop symbol derivation display are performed only with a single display unit without providing a plurality of display units, the normal symbol variation time is extremely short. There arises a problem that it becomes difficult or impossible for the player to grasp whether the variable display is being performed or the stop symbol is being derived and displayed. For example, even if a single LED is used to perform variable display by blinking, and a stop symbol is derived and displayed after the fluctuation time has elapsed (turns on if it is a hit, turns off if it is off), the LED is still in a variable display. It is extremely difficult for the player to determine whether the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In this modification, the LED 401 serving as the first display unit that performs variable display of the normal symbol and the LED 402 serving as the second display unit that performs the derivation display of the normal symbol are separately provided. The player can easily grasp whether the variable display is performed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  In this modification, for example, as shown in FIG. 66, a period from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 32 until it reaches the variable winning ball device 15 ((1) gate passing to (2) variable winning ball device reaching). The period until T1 is the second start in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 after the normal game is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 32 and the normal map display result is “per normal map”. The period until the winning opening 14 is in an open state ((1) period from gate passing to (4) period until opening) is longer than t1. In addition, during the above-described period T1, the second start prize opening is based on the fact that the usual game display result is “per usual game” since the usual game is started based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 32. 14 until the end of the 14 open state ((1) gate passage to (5) period until the close) t2 is shorter than the normal symbol variation time in the high base state and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released. I try to control the time.

  That is, the variable display time (ordinary time fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the high base state and the opening / closing control time of the second start winning opening 14 in the variable winning ball device 15 are controlled (set so that t1 <T1 <t2. ) Thereby, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 can pass (enter) the second start winning opening 14 as it is. In this way, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 in the high base state is prevented from being led to the out port 26 without passing (entering) the second start winning port 14, and the player is disadvantaged. To prevent the game willingness from being reduced.

  There are cases where many obstacle nails are arranged between the passing gate 32 and the variable winning ball apparatus 15. In this case, even if the game ball firing interval is constant (for example, 0.6 second interval), during the period T1 from when each game ball passes through the passing gate 32 until reaching the variable winning ball device 15, Variation occurs due to the game ball colliding with the obstacle nail. As a result, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 32 and passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14 during the opening control period of the variable winning ball device 15 associated therewith (when t1 <T1 <t2) ), Or the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be reached before the opening control period or after the opening control period (when t1> T1 or T1> t2). In order to suppress the latter case as much as possible, the average value or median value of the period T1 is an intermediate time point from the opening start to the opening end of the second start winning opening 14 in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ((4) shown in FIG. 66). It is desirable to control the variable winning ball device 15 so that it is at an intermediate point between open and (5) closed. Specifically, the opening start (t1) timing and the opening end (t2) timing of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are set so that (t2−t1) / 2 matches the average value or median value of T1. Control is sufficient. By performing such timing control, more game balls that have passed through the passage gate 32 can be awarded to the second start winning opening 14 even when the average value or the median value of T1 is separated.

  One gaming ball may be paid out as a winning ball based on the fact that the gaming ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning port 14 is detected by the second starting port switch 15a. In this way, when the number of winning balls by winning at the second start winning opening 14 is “1”, all of the game balls that have been temporarily fired pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening 14 in the high base state. However, prize balls exceeding the number of game balls that have been fired will not be paid out, and the player will not be overly advantageous in the high base state. Therefore, the game area is configured such that a game ball launched (right-handed) toward a predetermined game area (for example, the right game area) passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14 with a very high probability. Can do.

  The launch interval of the game balls in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to a constant interval such as 0.6 seconds, for example. On the other hand, the change time of the normal symbol in the high base state is set to 0.2 seconds, and the display period (design fixed display time) of the stop symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbols is set to 0.5 seconds. That is, in the high base state, the variable symbol display is executed with a period of approximately 0.7 seconds, and the period substantially coincides with the game ball firing interval of 0.6 seconds. Thus, after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 32, the normal symbol variable display is started, and then the normal diagram display result becomes “per normal map” and the second start winning opening 14 is in the open state. The period until it becomes (or the expanded open state), and the period until the next variable display is started when the normal map display result becomes “Popular Loss” is 0.6 seconds, which is the game ball firing interval Is almost the same. As a result, it is possible to suppress the generation of useless game balls that pass through the passage gate 32 when in the high base state but are led to the out port 26 without passing (entering) the second start winning port 14. , Can prevent a decrease in gaming motivation. Note that these periods may be controlled (set) to be equal to or less than the game ball firing interval. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the case where it becomes substantially the same as the launching interval of a game ball can be acquired.

  In the above modified example, the variable winning ball device 15 is downstream of the passing gate 32, and the variable starting ball device 15 in which the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 is in the open state can win the second start winning port 14. Explained that there is. On the other hand, a variable winning ball apparatus may be provided upstream of the passage gate 32. 67 (a) and 67 (b), a variable winning ball device 15 'is provided upstream of the passage gate 32'. In the variable winning ball device 15 ', the second start winning port 14c changes between a closed state and an open state in accordance with the tilt control of the movable blade piece by the solenoid 16c. In such a configuration example, the game ball launched (left-handed) toward the left game area 7A (left side of the game area) is when the second start winning opening 14c is open in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ′. In addition, it is easy to pass (enter) the second start winning opening 14c. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 14c is detected by the second start opening switch 14a '. A game ball that has not passed (entered) the second start winning opening 14c is guided by a predetermined nail arrangement, an outer frame of the image display device 9, and the like, and is provided at the lower left of the variable winning ball device 15 ′. Passes through gate 32 'with high probability. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 32 'is detected by the gate switch 32c.

  FIG. 68 shows a configuration example as shown in FIGS. 67 (a) and 67 (b), in which the normal symbol variable display period and the state of the second start winning opening 14c in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ′ (closed state or open state). Shows the relationship. In the relationship shown in FIG. 68, the time period t1 is variable based on the result of the normal game display being “per normal map” after the normal game is started based on the passage of the first game ball through the passing gate 32 ′. This is a period until the second start winning opening 14c is opened in the winning ball apparatus 15 ′. The period t2 is a period from the start of variable display of normal symbols in the normal game to the end of the open state of the second start winning opening 14c based on the fact that the normal map display result is “per normal map”. is there. During the period T2, the second game ball launched immediately after the first game ball passes through the passage gate 32 ′ (for example, 0.6 seconds after the first game ball is launched) is variablely awarded. This is the period until the ball device 15 ′ is reached. The period T2 is set to be longer than the period t1 and shorter than the period t2.

  That is, the normal symbol variation time in the high base state and the opening / closing control time of the second start winning opening 14c in the variable winning ball device 15 'are controlled (set) so that t1 <T2 <t2. As a result, when the second game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 15 ′, the second start winning opening 14c has not been opened yet (t1> T2), or the opened state has already been established. It is possible to prevent the completion (T2> t2) and increase the winning rate to the second start winning opening 14c in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ′.

  In this case, a time until the first game ball reaches the passing gate 32 ′ from the variable winning ball device 15 ′ without passing (entering) the second start winning opening 14c, and a time corresponding to the period t1 The addition value of may be set to be equal to or shorter than the firing interval of the game ball, 0.6 seconds. In such a setting, when the second start winning opening 14c is in the closed state, the usual game based on the fact that the first game ball has passed through the passing gate 32 ′ is started, and the usual figure display result is “ When the second start winning opening 14c is opened, the second game ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening 14c. For example, when the time until the first game ball reaches the passing gate 32 ′ from the variable winning ball device 15 ′ without passing (entering) the second start winning port 14c is 0.2 seconds, What is necessary is just to set t1 so that it may become about 0.4 second or shorter time.

  If the number of times the second start winning opening 14c is opened more than the normal state when the result of the base map display is “per base” in the high base state, the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the base game. The period from when the second start winning opening 14c is first opened to t1 is t1, and after the variable symbol display is started, the second starting winning opening 14c is finally opened. The period up to may be t2. Also in this case, the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 32 easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14c, and the second game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14c. Thus, the player's willingness to play can be increased.

  In this modification, the variation time of the special symbol in the high base state is set to 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds) at the shortest, and the variation pattern in which the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” with this ultrashort variation pattern. Is selected with a relatively high probability, particularly when the variable display result is “losing”. If the special symbol variation time of 0.2 seconds, which is the shortest time, is added to the stop symbol display period (special symbol confirmation display time) of 0.5 seconds, it becomes 0.7 seconds. That is, in the high base state, the variable symbol special display is executed with a period of approximately 0.7 seconds, and the period substantially coincides with 0.6 seconds, which is the game ball firing interval.

  As described above, the period in which the special symbol variable display in the high base state is executed is substantially the same as 0.6 seconds, which is the game ball firing interval. As a result, it is assumed that a game ball launched (right-handed) toward the right game area (right side of the game area) in the high base state passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14c with a high probability (for example, 90%). However, the possibility of the second special figure reserved memory number reaching the upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reduced, and the start condition (second start condition) due to passing (entering) the second start winning prize port 14c is reduced. It is possible to suppress the frequency at which the establishment becomes invalid (invalid winning where the special game is not executed).

  In this modified example, the period t2 is a period from when the variable symbol normal display is started to when the variable winning ball device 15 or the variable winning ball device 15 ′ is controlled to the open state and the open state ends. If the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 or the variable winning ball device 15 ′ is released when the display result of the normal symbol is a hit in the high base state, the variable symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The variable winning ball device 15 and the variable winning ball device 15 ′ are set to a period t1 until the first opening timing of the variable winning ball device 15 ′ and the variable winning ball device 15 ′, and the variable symbol ball device 15 and the variable winning ball device 15 ′ are started. The period until the end timing after the last open state may be set as the period t2. Also in this case, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14 of the variable winning ball device 15, and the first after the first gaming ball has passed through the passing gate 32 ′. It is possible to increase the probability that two game balls pass (enter) the second start winning port 14c of the variable winning ball device 15 ′.

  The ultrashort variation pattern is selected only in the high base state. When the ultra-short variation pattern is determined in the high base state, it is executed mainly when the gaming state is a variation based on the ultra-short variation pattern in the high base state (super short variation), for example, a “shooting” effect mode. A pre-reading notice effect may be executed. If the look-ahead shooting effect pattern is not yet determined in the high base state, the effect control CPU 101 performs the look-ahead shooting at a predetermined rate according to whether or not the symbol designation command indicating that the variable display result indicates “big hit” is received. What is necessary is just to determine whether production is performed. Then, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading shooting effect, any one of the plurality of pre-reading shooting effect patterns may be selected and set as the usage pattern.

  Examples of the pre-read shooting effect pattern include an effect pattern (see FIGS. 72 and 79) that brings the bullet holes closer to the hit position according to the hold memory, and an effect pattern that collectively displays the positions of the bullet holes corresponding to a plurality of hold memories. include. The pre-reading shooting effect pattern is set by a plurality of effect display patterns (for example, “first shot”, “e.g.“ first change ”,“ change display of four times ”). An effect pattern in which bullet holes of “second shot”, “third shot”, and “fourth shot” are brought closer to the center of the target 1500 in order) is determined and set in advance. Then, once set, effects in the variable display for a plurality of times are sequentially executed.

  In this way, in the high base state, the fluctuation is extremely shortened, and the “shooting” effect mode is executed as the effect at the time of change. On the other hand, if the gaming state is not the high base state, the “shooting” effect mode is not executed as the effect at the time of change.

  In the effect at the time of normal fluctuation, the production sound is output or the moving image is displayed within the fluctuation period. For example, in the effect at the time of normal fluctuation, the effect sound is output and the moving image is displayed at the same time as the change starts, and the output of the effect sound and the display of the moving image are stopped at the same time as the change ends. However, since the ultra-short variation has a very short variation period, there is a possibility that the player may not be able to fully grasp the ultra-short variation when the production ends during the variation period. It is necessary to adopt a prefetch notice effect of the effect mode. In the case of an effect mode in which the effect continues even after the end of the variable period (effect mode in which an effect sound of a period longer than the period from the start of change to the end point of the variable display is output or a moving image is displayed) When a plurality of ultra-shortening fluctuations are continuously executed, the production sound corresponding to the super-shortening fluctuation is being output from the speaker 27, and the production of the production sound corresponding to another ultra-shortening fluctuation is started from the speaker 27. It will be. In addition, while the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation is being displayed on the effect display device 9, the display of the moving image corresponding to another ultrashort variation is started on the effect display device 9.

  When the production sound corresponding to another ultrashort variation is started to be output from the speaker 27 using the same channel, the output of the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation already started is interrupted. If you start displaying moving images that correspond to ultra-shortening fluctuations in the same display area, it will overlap with the display of moving images that already correspond to ultra-shortening fluctuations, giving the player an effect that corresponds to the super-shortening fluctuations. It becomes difficult to grasp correctly. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 75, in the “shooting” production mode, the first bullet firing sound (production sound) and the bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation. ) And the second bullet firing sound (production sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the second ultra-shortening variation, The player cannot grasp correctly. Note that the firing sound (effect sound) is illustrated as a balloon for easy understanding.

  Therefore, the channel for outputting the effect sound corresponding to the super shortening variation may be switched, and the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the super shortening variation may be switched. For example, in order to switch the channel for outputting the production sound, the speech synthesis IC 703 mounted on the speech output board 70 may have a configuration as shown in FIG. The voice synthesis IC 703 may be an automatic performance LSI having both an SSG sound source and a high-performance compressed voice reproduction function.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 71, the CPU interface 711 is an interface for connecting to the effect control CPU 101, and inputs information and signals from the effect control CPU 101. The speech synthesis IC 703 includes an AMM decoder 714 that decodes the AMM data format phrase data stored in the speech data ROM (external ROM) 704 into PCM data, and outputs various complex sounds (three rectangular waves + SSG sound source 715 that independently generates and outputs a single noise).

  The AMM decoder 714 reads phrase data compressed in the AMM data format from the audio data ROM 704 (in FIG. 71, external ROM) in accordance with a command (command) from the effect control CPU 101, and reads the read phrase data into PCM data (Pulse Code). (Modulation). In addition, the AMM decoder 714 has a function of controlling volume, pan (a function for setting a position (direction) where sound can be heard in stereo reproduction), and bass boost (bass emphasis) in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 101 for effect control. I have. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 71, the AMM decoder 714 is provided with eight channels (ch0 to ch7) as audio reproduction channels, and can reproduce eight independent phrases simultaneously. The even playback channel can decode monaural and stereo phrases, and the odd playback channel can only decode mono phrases. When playback channel 0 is decoded with a stereo phrase, playback channel 1 cannot be decoded. Similarly, when the reproduction channels 2, 4, and 6 are decoded with the stereo phrase, the reproduction channels 3, 5, and 7 cannot be decoded. Note that the monaural and stereo phrases are automatically detected from the phrase data in the speech synthesis IC 703. The production sound corresponding to the super shortening variation is a stereo phrase, the pair of playback channel 0 and playback channel 1 is channel A, the pair of playback channel 2 and playback channel 3 is channel B, playback channel 4 and playback channel 5 And the group C will be described below.

  The SSG sound source 715 is composed of three series of pulse generators, one series of noise generators and envelope generators, and generates various complex sounds (three square waves + one noise) such as sound effects and alarms. Is possible. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 71, the SSG sound source 715 is provided with two sound sources that generate various sounds (three rectangular waves + one noise).

  A digital output interface 716 (output I / F in FIG. 71) is an interface for digitally outputting phrase data decoded into PCM data by the AMM decoder 714. 71 includes a DA converter operational amplifier 717 that converts the phrase data decoded into PCM data by the AMM decoder 714 into analog data, amplifies the converted analog data, and outputs the analog data. include.

  The speech synthesis IC 703 has a built-in sequencer of 8 systems, and uses the phrase playback stop detection function and timer function to specify the output order of phrases, fade in / out, auto pan (sound image left / right, front / back) Effects that move periodically). The voice synthesis IC 703 executes control data (code data) registered in the voice data ROM 704 based on a command from the effect control CPU 101, and stores data in the phrase playback control register, the SSG sound source control register, and the sequencer register. Set and execute phrase data playback and sequencer startup.

  The AMM decoder 714 decodes phrase data in the AMM data format read from the audio data ROM 704 into PCM data in one or a plurality of playback channels in which data indicating the phrase number to be played is set in the control register. The control register also includes channel information for outputting the production sound set by the production control CPU 101. The AMM decoder 714 outputs effect sound from the channel set by the effect control CPU 101 based on the control register. Note that the setting of the channel for outputting the production sound is not limited to the production control CPU 101, and the voice synthesis IC 703 may set a channel for outputting the production sound and write it in the control register. That is, the speech synthesis IC 703 may set a channel for outputting the effect sound and switch the channel. In the volume (VOL), the volume of the decoded audio data is adjusted according to the data set in the control register. In pan, the pan pot (L / R localization) is adjusted in accordance with the data set in the control register. Then, audio data from each reproduction channel is synthesized, and in bass boost, audio data processing for emphasizing bass according to the data set in the control register is performed. Then, the audio data is output to the output I / F (digital output interface 716 and / or DA converter operational amplifier 717).

  In the SSG tone generator 715, the pulse generator and noise generator output tone and noise source data of a predetermined frequency in accordance with the data set in the control register. The musical sound and noise sound output from the pulse generator and noise generator are mixed (mixed) by the mixer. Then, according to the data set in the control register, the envelope generator adjusts the sharpness and attenuation of the sound rise and adjusts the pan pot (L / R localization). Then, the audio data from each channel is synthesized, and the synthesized audio data is output to the output I / F (digital output interface 716 and / or DA converter operational amplifier 717).

  On the other hand, the configuration for switching the display area for displaying a moving image is such that the VDP 109 shown in FIG. The read data is mapped to the display area of the effect display device 9 so that a moving image is displayed in the area. In the effect display device 9, the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation may be determined in advance as the display area A, the display area B, or the like. Here, the setting of the display area for displaying the moving image is not limited to the effect control CPU 101, and the display area for the VDP 109 to display the moving image may be set. That is, the VDP 109 may set a display area for displaying a moving image and switch the display area. With such a configuration, a description will be given of control for switching a channel for outputting a production sound corresponding to a super shortening variation and switching a display area for displaying a moving image corresponding to the super shortening variation. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 executes the output setting process after determining the pseudo-announcement effect in step S606B in the decorative symbol variation start process in step S801 shown in FIG. 28, as shown in FIG. (Step S606C).

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing an example of the output setting process executed in step S606C of FIG. The effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (step S901). If the gaming state is not the high base state, the output setting process is terminated. If the gaming state is a high base state, a production sound that is longer than the fluctuation period corresponding to the ultrashort fluctuation (a sound output from the production corresponding to the fluctuation, such as a fluctuation sound, a warning sound (a sound during reach), In order to confirm whether or not it is possible to output BGM or the like from channel A, it is confirmed whether or not the channel A status flag is set (step S902). The channel A status flag is set when it is used to output a production sound or the like corresponding to another variation. The effect control CPU 101 may be configured to switch the channel from which the effect sound corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation is output without determining the channel state flag.

  If the status flag of channel A is not set and the output from channel A is not set, the CPU 101 for effect control sets so as to output the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort fluctuation from the channel A (step S903). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 sets the output from the channel A to the AMM decoder 714 of the speech synthesis IC 703 so as to output the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort fluctuation. When the effect sound corresponding to the super shortening variation is set to be output from channel A, the state flag of channel A is set so that the effect sound corresponding to another variation cannot be output.

  If the status flag of channel A is set and the output from channel A is set, CPU 101 for effect control sets so as to output effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation from channel B (step S904). ). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 sets the output from the channel B to the AMM decoder 714 of the speech synthesis IC 703 so as to output the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort fluctuation, and outputs the channel. Is switched. When the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation is set to be output from channel B, the production sound etc. corresponding to another variation is output after the production sound output from channel A is completed. The channel A status flag is reset so that Here, the channel A and the channel B are not dedicated channels that output a production sound of a period longer than the fluctuation period, but are channels that output a production sound of the same period as the fluctuation period or a production sound of a period shorter than the fluctuation period. May be used. Further, the effect control CPU 101 does not need to switch to the channel B or the channel A when the effect sound output from the channel A or the channel B is the same period as the change period or a period shorter than the change period.

  Next, in order to confirm whether or not the moving image corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation can be displayed in the display area A, it is confirmed whether or not the state flag of the display area A is set (step S905). . If the state flag of the display area A is set to display a moving image or the like corresponding to another change, the state flag is set.

  If the state flag of the display area A is not set and is not set to be displayed in the display area A, the effect control CPU 101 displays the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation in the display area A. Setting is made (step S906). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 sets the VDP 109 to display in the display area A so as to display a moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation. Note that when the moving image corresponding to the super shortening variation is set to be displayed in the display region A, the state flag of the display region A is set so that the moving image corresponding to another variation cannot be displayed.

  If the state flag of the display area A is set and set to display in the display area A, the CPU 101 for effect control is set to display the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation in the display area B. (Step S907). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the VDP 109 to display in the display area B, sets to display a moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation, and switches the display area to be displayed. In addition, when the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation is set to be displayed in the display region B, the moving image corresponding to another variation is displayed after the moving image displayed in the display region A is completed. The state flag of the display area A is reset so that it can be performed. Here, the display area A and the display area B are not dedicated display areas for displaying moving images having a longer period than the changing period, but display moving images having the same period as the changing period or moving pictures having a shorter period than the changing period. It may be used as a display area. Further, the effect control CPU 101 does not have to switch to the display area B or the display area A when the moving image displayed in the display area A or the display area B is the same period as the fluctuation period or a period shorter than the fluctuation period.

  Next, the pre-reading notice effect that is the effect mode of “shooting” will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 72 (a) shows the first bullet firing sound (effect sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation. This effect is the timing at which the first bullet (corresponding to the first variation) and the second bullet (corresponding to the second variation) were fired before the first bullet hole landed on the target. Is done.

  The effect control CPU 101 switches the channel for outputting the effect sound for each ultra-shortening change, so that the first bullet firing sound (effect sound) started in response to the first ultra-shortening change and the second time The second bullet firing sound (production sound) started in response to the ultrashort fluctuation of the sound is not output from the same channel. In addition, since the effect control CPU 101 switches the display area for displaying the moving image for each ultrashort variation, the first bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation, The trajectory (moving image) of the second bullet started in response to the second ultra-shortening variation is not displayed in the same display area. Therefore, even if the firing sound (production sound) of the first bullet straddles the firing sound (production sound) of the second bullet, it can be output properly, and the player can produce the sound correctly. The sound can be grasped. Also, the trajectory of the first bullet (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation does not suffer from the trajectory (moving image) of the second bullet, and is preferably displayed. And the player can correctly grasp the moving image of the performance. In this way, the first bullet firing sound (effect sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) corresponding to the first ultrashort variation will continue even after the end of the variation period, so that the player can grasp the effect. An easy-to-use game machine can be provided.

  73 and 74 are timing charts of effect sound output and moving image display with respect to the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 73, the production sound 67b is output from the channel A corresponding to the fluctuation period 67a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the production sound 67b is continuously output from the channel A even after the fluctuation period 67a ends. ing. In addition, the effect sound 67d is output from the channel B corresponding to the fluctuation period 67c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 67b is continuously output from the channel B even after the change period 67c ends. The output of the effect sound 67b and the output of the effect sound 67d partially overlap in the variation period 67c of the second ultrashort variation. Note that the vertical axis of the effect sound in the figure represents the volume, and the effect sound 67b and the effect sound 67d are controlled so that the volume gradually increases at the start and gradually decreases at the end. As a result, in the portion where the output of the effect sound 67b and the output of the effect sound 67d overlap, the effect sound 67b whose volume gradually decreases and the effect sound 67d where the sound volume gradually increases overlap, and the volume suddenly increases. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the performance.

  As shown in FIG. 74, the moving image 68b is displayed in the display area A corresponding to the fluctuation period 68a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the moving image 68b is continued in the display area A after the fluctuation period 68a ends. Is displayed. The moving image 68d is displayed in the display area B corresponding to the variation period 67c of the second ultrashort variation, and the moving image 68d is continuously displayed in the display area B even after the variation period 67c ends. The display of the moving image 68b and the display of the moving image 68d are partially overlapped in the variation period 68c of the second ultrashort variation. Note that the vertical axis of the moving image in the figure represents the contrast amount, and the moving image 68b and the moving image 68d are controlled so that the contrast amount gradually increases at the start and gradually decreases at the end. The situation is illustrated. As a result, in a portion where the display of the moving image 68b and the display of the moving image 68d overlap, the moving image 68b with a gradually decreasing contrast amount and the moving image 68d with a gradually increasing amount overlap each other, so that a limited display area is obtained. Even if a part of the moving image overlaps, the player can correctly grasp the effect.

  The timing at which the fluctuation period starts is different from the timing at which the production sound output or moving image display is started, and the timing at which the production sound output or moving image display ends is later than the timing at which the fluctuation period ends. May be the timing. 76 and 77 are timing charts when the production sound output and the moving image display are started in the middle of the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 76, the effect sound 69b is output from the channel A in the middle of the fluctuation period 69a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 69b is continuously output from the channel A even after the fluctuation period 69a ends. ing. In the middle of the fluctuation period 69c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, the effect sound 69d is output from the channel B, and the effect sound 69b is continuously output from the channel B even after the change period 69c ends. The output of the effect sound 69b and the output of the effect sound 69d are partially overlapped in the fluctuation period 69c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, but the channel for outputting the effect sound 69b and the channel for outputting the effect sound 69d are different. Therefore, the production sound 69b is not interrupted by the production sound 69d.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 77, the moving image 70b is displayed in the display area A in the middle of the fluctuation period 70a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, but the moving image 70b is displayed in the display area A even after the fluctuation period 70a ends. Is displayed continuously. The moving image 70d is displayed in the display area B in the middle of the fluctuation period 70c of the second ultra-shortening fluctuation, but the moving image 70d is continuously displayed in the display area B even after the fluctuation period 70c ends. Although the display of the moving image 70b and the display of the moving image 70d partially overlap in the fluctuation period 70c of the second ultra-shortening change, the display region for displaying the moving image 70b and the display region for displaying the moving image 70d are displayed. Therefore, the moving image 70b is not covered with the moving image 70d.

  It is not limited to the one that switches the channel that outputs the production sound for each ultra-shortening variation and controls the display area for displaying the moving image, but the production sound is output continuously or the moving image is displayed even after the variation period. Control may be performed to switch the channel or the display area only when this is done. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 executes an output setting process as shown in FIG.

  In the output setting process shown in FIG. 78, if the state flag of channel A is set in step S902 and the setting is made to output from channel A, the effect execution timer of the effect executed in the previous fluctuation is 0 (zero). ) Is checked (step S911). Here, the effect execution timer is a timer that counts down the period of the effect that is executed corresponding to the change period, and when the effect that is executed ends, the timer becomes 0 (zero). The effect control CPU 101 provides an effect execution timer to determine the variation period. However, the effect control CPU 101 may be an effect that continuously outputs effect sound during the change period or an effect that displays a moving image continuously during the change period. For example, the variation period may be determined based on the effect sound or the moving image. Further, the effect execution timer may be provided separately for the one corresponding to the effect sound and the one corresponding to the moving image.

  If the effect execution timer is 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous change is completed, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the setting can be made to output from channel A, and channel A The state flag is reset (step S912), and the setting is made so that the effect sound corresponding to the super shortening fluctuation can be output by setting to output from the channel A. If the effect execution timer is not 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous variation is not completed, the process proceeds to step S904, and the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation is set to be output from the channel B.

  In the output setting process shown in FIG. 78, if the state flag of the display area A is set in step S905 and the display area A is set to be displayed, execution of the effect performed in the previous change is performed. It is confirmed whether or not the timer is 0 (step S913). If the effect execution timer is 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous change is completed, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it can be set to display in the display area A, The state flag of the display area A is reset (step S914), and the display area A is set to be displayed so that a moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation can be displayed. If the effect execution timer is not 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous change is not completed, the process proceeds to step S907, and the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort change is set to be displayed in the display area B.

  As described above, the process of switching the channel or the display area can be reduced by performing the control of switching the channel or the display area only when the production sound is continuously output after the fluctuation period or when the moving image is displayed. , Can reduce the load.

  Next, a specific execution example of the pre-reading notice effect that is the “shooting” effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 and 80. In this execution example, when the decorative symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the second special symbol variation display, a start winning is generated at the second start winning opening 13b. As a result, the number of stored memories becomes “4”, and it is determined to execute the notice effect of “shooting”. Thereafter, in response to the start of display of the next decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. Then, the first bullet shown in FIG. 72 (a) is fired in response to the first fluctuation, and a video in which the bullet draws a locus with respect to the shooting target 1500 on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is produced. Is displayed. "Hit" is displayed at the center of the target 1500, indicating that if it hits this center (if a bullet hole remains), a big hit will occur. During the period in which the target 1500 is displayed (the period in which the shooting effect is being executed), the decorative symbol variation display is all super-short variation, so that the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the same manner as in the normal state. However, it is difficult for the player to grasp that the decorative pattern is fluctuating. For this reason, a bullet hole is left on the target 1500 for each variation display (every time the reserved memory is consumed) so that the player can easily grasp the execution of the variable display (the reserved memory is consumed).

  Subsequently, before the first bullet lands on the target 1500 and bullet holes are displayed and the production ends, the second bullet is fired as shown in FIG. 72 (b) in response to the second fluctuation. Then, a moving image in which a bullet traces the target 1500 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 79 (2), after displaying the “first shot” bullet hole at the position farthest from the center of the target 1500 (outermost circumference) during the variation display of the decorative symbol, the off-set symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is displayed. Stop display. Since the “first shot” bullet hole displayed here is away from the center of the target 1500, the player can grasp that no big hit occurs.

  As for the position of the bullet holes displayed on the target 1500, the effect control micro is set so that the distance between the center of the target 1500 and the bullet holes is closer in the order of "first shot", "second shot", and "third shot". The computer 100 determines the coordinates of the bullet holes. If the display result corresponding to the “fourth shot” is a big hit, it is determined to display a bullet hole at the center of the target 1500, and if it is out of place, a position off the center of the target 1500 ( For example, it is determined to display bullet holes on a predetermined random number or a predetermined pattern. In addition, once the “shooting” effect is executed, the “first shot”, “second shot”, and “third shot” bullet holes are continuously displayed until the “fourth shot” bullet holes are displayed. Is done.

  Corresponding to the second and third fluctuations, as shown in FIGS. 79 (3) and (4), the “second” and “third” positions are closest to the second from the center of the target 1500. After the bullet holes are displayed, the symbols that are the final stop symbols are stopped and displayed. Thereafter, in response to the fourth change, as shown in FIG. 79 (5), a bullet hole of “fourth shot” is displayed at the center of the target 1500, and the player is notified that the center of the target 1500 has been punched. A message “Not hit!” Is displayed to notify (that is, to notify the jackpot). Then, the jackpot symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. During variable display of each decorative symbol, the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is displayed corresponding to the stop display of the final stop symbol. A stop symbol of the fourth symbol is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols.

  Thus, since the bullet holes are displayed at different positions of the target 1500 displayed on the screen every time the variable display is executed (every time the reserved memory is used), if the player pays attention to the target 1500, The execution of variable display can be grasped by the increase in bullet holes. In addition, the player has the first shot, the second shot, and the third shot, and the expectation of the big hit is increased as the bullet hole gradually approaches the center, and the target (invention 4) It is only necessary to pay attention to whether or not the center of 1500 is punched. In this way, the player can be prevented from being confused by visually presenting the condition that is a big hit.

  In the look-ahead notice effect in the “shooting” effect mode, for example, a big hit line parallel to the horizontal direction is displayed, and bullet holes are displayed so as to approach the big hit line for each change, and finally exceed the big hit line. If a bullet hole is displayed at a certain position, an effect may be executed such that it is a big hit, and if it does not exceed the big hit line, it will be out of place. In addition, for example, a picture may be drawn with bullet holes, and an effect may be executed such that when the picture is finally completed (for example, becomes a star mark), it is a big hit, and if it is not completed, the picture is lost.

  In response to the ultra short fluctuation in the high base state, the pre-reading notice effect by the effect mode of “shooting” is executed, and it is not limited to the channel for outputting the effect sound and the display area for displaying the moving image. In the low base state, a pre-reading notice effect by the effect mode of “shooting” may be executed, or a channel for outputting effect sound and a display area for displaying a moving image may be switched. As another example, the open / close of the big prize opening when the big prize winning opening time is short, such as when controlled by the two round big hit gaming state, or in the small hit gaming state. Corresponding to the operation, the channel for outputting the production sound and the display area for displaying the moving image may be switched.

  When determining the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, an effect sound output in the pre-reading notice effect or a moving image to be displayed may be selected according to the display result (variation category) in the variable display to be notified. . For example, when the variable display result (variation category) to be notified is a big hit, it may be easier to select a special effect sound or a special moving image than when it is a big hit.

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

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time of the effect symbol, the type of reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which a variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 includes, as the first command, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (if not reaching, When a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect (if it does not reach) The command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. May be. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Further, the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 3). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but is scored in response to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It may take the form of being distributed by preinstalling in a recording device such as a device. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention may be distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I do not care.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to adopt a form in which a game is executed by exchanging data via a network with hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like.

  As described above, if the channel A status flag is not set in step S902 shown in FIG. 70, the effect sound is set to be output from channel A in step S903, while the channel A status is set. If the flag is set, the effect sound is set to be output from channel B in step S904. Thereby, the effect sound corresponding to a plurality of variable displays can be suitably output without interruption, and the player can correctly grasp the effect sound. In particular, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the effect by continuously outputting the effect sound corresponding to the variable display having a very short variable display time such as the ultrashort variation, even after the variable display is finished.

  Alternatively, if the effect execution timer is 0 in step S911 shown in FIG. 78 and the previous effect has ended, the effect sound is set to be output from channel A in steps S912 and S903. If the timer is not 0 and the previous effect has not ended, the effect sound is set to be output from channel B in step S904. Even in this way, the effect sound corresponding to the variable display of a plurality of times can be suitably output without interruption, and the player can correctly grasp the effect sound. Especially when the production sound corresponding to the variable display such as the ultra-short variation is very short, the channel is set when the next variable display is started. Since switching is performed, the player can easily grasp the effect.

  If the state flag of the display area A is not set in step S905 shown in FIG. 70, the moving image is set to be displayed in the display area A in step S906, while the state flag of the display area A is set. If so, the setting is made so that the moving image is displayed in the display area B in step S907. Thereby, it can display suitably, without the moving image corresponding to multiple times of variable display being covered, and a player can grasp | ascertain a moving image correctly. In particular, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the effect by continuously displaying the moving image corresponding to the variable display such as the extremely shortened variation even after the completion of the variable display.

  Alternatively, in step S913 shown in FIG. 78, if the effect execution timer is 0 and the previous effect has ended, the moving image is set to be displayed in display area A in steps S914 and S906, while If the execution timer is not 0 and the previous effect has not ended, the moving image is set to be displayed in the display area B in step S907. Even if it does in this way, it can display suitably, without the moving image corresponding to multiple times of variable display being covered, and a player can grasp | ascertain a moving image correctly. In particular, when displaying a moving image corresponding to a variable display that has a very short variable display time, such as an ultrashort variation, even after the end of the variable display, the display area is set when the next variable display is started. Therefore, it is easy for the player to grasp the production.

  For example, as in the case where the game ball is hit to the right, the game ball fired with a predetermined launch intensity passes through the second start winning opening 14 in the variable winning ball device 15 in the open state at a high rate. In the configuration provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the like, the variation time of the special symbol and the special symbol confirmation display time are set to be substantially the same as or shorter than the firing interval of the game ball due to the ultrashort variation pattern or the like. May be. In this case, as an example, the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b are configured to have a plurality of display units separately, and during the variable display of the special symbol, FIG. As shown in a), the special symbol is updated and displayed on the first display unit such as the LED 405, while the second display unit such as the 7-segment LED 406 is set to a constant display state. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the update display of the special symbol is stopped in the first display unit to be in a constant display state, while the second display unit Display the special symbol display result. As a result, even if the average variation time of the special symbol and the stop display time of the display result are shortened, the player can easily determine whether the special symbol is variably displayed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed. I can grasp it.

  As another example, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to have a plurality of display units separately. During normal variable display, a first display such as an LED 401 is displayed as shown in FIG. While the normal symbol is updated and displayed in the unit, the second display unit such as the LED 402 is set in a certain display state. Further, when the display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the update display of the normal symbol is stopped in the first display unit to be in a constant display state, while the second display unit Display the normal symbol display result. As a result, even if the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the stop display time of the display result are shortened, the player can easily determine whether the normal symbol is variably displayed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed. I can grasp it.

  As yet another example, fourth symbol display areas 9a to 9d are provided. During variable display of the fourth symbol, as shown in FIG. 64 (a), a fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol. The 4th symbol is updated and displayed on the first display unit, and the second display unit such as the 4th symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is set in a certain display state. When the display result of the 4th symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), the updated display of the 4th symbol is stopped in the first display unit to obtain a constant display state. The display result of the 4th symbol is displayed in the part. As a result, even if the average variation time of the 4th symbol and the stop display time of the display result are shortened, the player can determine whether the 4th symbol is variablely displayed or whether the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. It can be easily grasped. Also, if the display state of the 4th symbol is seen, it can be grasped whether or not the big hit gaming state is reached, which is convenient for the player.

  In the processing of steps S132A to S132E shown in FIG. 27, when the time-short mode flag is in the normal variable display state where the value of the time reduction mode flag is 0 (such as a low-accuracy low base state), the first time such as 0.8 seconds is used. The special figure fixed display time is set so that the next variable display is started after the variable display result such as a special symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the value of the time-short mode flag is in the shortened variable display state (high accuracy base state or low accuracy base state, etc.), for a second time shorter than the first time, for example, 0.5 seconds. The special figure fixed display time is set so that the next variable display is started after the variable display result such as a special symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, the variation efficiency can be sufficiently increased by shortening the stop display time of the display result in the shortened variable display state.

  When the data set in the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, 0.8 is processed by the process of step S132E shown in FIG. 27 corresponding to the special symbol game using the first special symbol. The special figure fixed display time may be set so that the next variable display is started after the variable display result such as the special symbol is stopped and displayed for the first time such as second. Also, if the data set in the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it corresponds to the special symbol game using the second special symbol, and the process of step S132B shown in FIG. Even if the special figure fixed display time is set so that the next variable display is started after the variable display result such as the special symbol is stopped and displayed for the second time shorter than the first time such as 5 seconds. Good. In this way, by shortening the special figure fixed display time corresponding to the special figure game using the second special symbol that is executed at a high frequency when the time reduction control (high opening control) is performed, the shortened variable display state is achieved. The fluctuating efficiency can be increased. On the other hand, in the normal variable display state in which the time reduction control (high opening control) is not performed, it is possible to prevent occurrence of a time during which variable display is not performed by reducing the fluctuation efficiency.

  For example, by executing the process of step S52 shown in FIG. 22, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b uses the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. It may be executed with priority over the special game. Thereby, the fluctuation efficiency in the shortened variable display state can be further increased.

  For example, after the big hit gaming state that becomes the first specific gaming state such as the normal open big hit state corresponding to the probability variable big hit, the time-shortening control is performed to control the first shortened variable display state, but suddenly the probability big hit big After the end of the big hit gaming state that becomes the second specific gaming state, such as a short-term open big hit state with a low degree of advantage corresponding to the above, the super-short time control is performed, so that the average variable display than the first shortened variable display state You may control to the 2nd shortening variable display state in which time is still shorter. As a result, the average variable display time is shortened after the end of the big hit gaming state where the degree of advantage is low, and the fluctuation efficiency is increased, so that a decrease in gaming motivation can be suppressed.

  In such a second shortened variable display state in which super-short time control is performed, the special figure fixed display time is set to be shorter than in the first shortened variable display state in which time shortening control is performed. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the gaming motivation from being lowered by further increasing the fluctuation efficiency after the end of the big hit gaming state where the degree of advantage is low.

  In the special reach effect as shown in FIG. 40C, the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, the symbol having one more number than the left and right stop symbols, the character symbols 99b and 99c, and the like are displayed. Then, for example, by determining an effect pattern using an effect pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, when a special effect is executed and then a predetermined effect is executed and then the big hit gaming state is controlled. And, when the special reach effect is executed and the predetermined effect is not executed and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state, different values such as the ratio of the probable change state are given. Thereby, a player can be paid attention to a predetermined effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, by setting as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, the predetermined effect is executed at a higher rate as the number of predetermined effect suggestion images corresponding to the number of rotated symbols after reaching is increased. Thus, the player's interest in the special reach effect before the predetermined effect is executed can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, with the settings shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, the predetermined effects are executed at different ratios depending on the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect. Thus, the player's interest in the special reach effect before the predetermined effect is executed can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 60, when performing variable display according to a variation pattern including a reach effect, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the reach mode or after reaching the reach mode. On the other hand, for example, when variable display is performed according to a variation pattern that does not include a reach effect, such as “no reach (with re-change)”, the effect symbol is not temporarily stopped after the reach mode. This prevents the occurrence of a situation that discourages the player because the reach effect is not executed after the reach mode that improves the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state, and suppresses the decline in the gaming interest. it can.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a continuous effect for notifying whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued every time the number of fluctuations after the game of suddenly probable big hit or small hits A to C ends is 10 times. Run. Then, when “success (or continuation)” is notified three times continuously in the continuation effect, the process proceeds to a high-accuracy stage that notifies that the state is shifted to the high probability state. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the long fluctuation timing at which the continuous effect is executed is set to a different number of occurrences depending on whether it is suddenly probable big hit or small hits AC. Thereby, the execution time of a continuation effect is securable. In addition, the production in the hidden state is not monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 8a ... 1st special symbol display device 8b ... 2nd special symbol display device 9 ... Production display device 13 ... 1st starting winning port 14 ... 2nd starting winning port 20 ... Special variable winning ball device 31 ... Game Control board (main board)
56 ... CPU
80 ... Production control board 100 ... Production control microcomputer 101 ... Production control CPU
109… VDP
120 ... Operation buttons 560 ... Game control microcomputer

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Reach effect execution means for executing a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information is changed to the reach mode;
Value giving means for giving the player the value obtained by the game;
Production sound output means for outputting production sound;
Effect sound control means for performing control for causing the effect sound output means to output effect sound,
The reach effect includes a special reach effect in which a candidate image of identification information derived and displayed as final stop identification information and a predetermined effect suggestion image that suggests a predetermined effect are displayed on variable display means,
After the special reach effect is executed, the system further comprises a predetermined effect executing means for executing the predetermined effect before the final stop identification information is derived and displayed.
The value assigning means is controlled to the advantageous state after the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means, and after the special reach effect is executed, the advantageous effect is not executed. Valued at different rates when controlled by
The predetermined effect execution means is capable of executing any of a plurality of types of the predetermined effects,
Wherein the predetermined presentation given effect suggested image corresponding to each is defined, Ri executable der the predetermined presentation at different rates depending on the combination of the predetermined effect suggests images displayed on the special reach demonstration,
The effect sound control means is capable of switching the channel for outputting the effect sound, starts outputting the effect sound in response to execution of the variable display, and from a period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. Can produce a long period of production sound,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Reach effect execution means for executing a reach effect after the display mode of the identification information is changed to the reach mode;
Value giving means for giving the player the value obtained by the game;
Production sound output means for outputting production sound;
Effect sound control means for performing control for causing the effect sound output means to output effect sound,
The reach effect includes a special reach effect in which a candidate image of identification information derived and displayed as final stop identification information and a predetermined effect suggestion image that suggests a predetermined effect are displayed on variable display means,
After the special reach effect is executed, the system further comprises a predetermined effect executing means for executing the predetermined effect before the final stop identification information is derived and displayed.
The value assigning means is controlled to the advantageous state after the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect executing means, and after the special reach effect is executed, the advantageous effect is not executed. Valued at different rates when controlled by
The mode of variable display includes a mode of performing variable display again after a temporary stop,
Wherein the predetermined presentation suggestion image viewing including the re-variable display suggestion image suggests that variable display is performed again,
The effect sound control means is capable of switching the channel for outputting the effect sound, starts outputting the effect sound in response to execution of the variable display, and from a period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. Can produce a long period of production sound,
A gaming machine characterized by that.