JP6310880B2 - 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 performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display (also referred to as variable display) becomes a specific display result (a jackpot display result) ( There was something that could be controlled in the big hit game state).

  Some of these gaming machines display the number of notice effects that are repeatedly executed during the execution of the variable display (Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-208411 A

  However, in the above-described Patent Document 1, only the number of executions of the notice effect repeatedly executed during the execution of the variable display is displayed, and the effect of the effect is poor, and the entertainment of the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of presentation during variable display and improving the interest of the game.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) advantageous for a player with a variable display,
Reach production execution means capable of performing reach production;
During the execution of the variable display, the notice effect execution means (the effect control microcomputer 100, S911 in FIG. 21, etc.) capable of repeatedly executing the notice effect (pseudo-continuous effect, etc.);
The first indicator information is displayed when the number of the notice effects repeatedly executed by the notice effect execution means during the execution of the variable display is the first number (as shown in FIG. 16 (c)). The first index information 43 indicated by x1 is displayed once, and the second index information is displayed when the number of times is greater than the first number (see FIG. 16E). As shown, the second index information 44 indicated by × 2 is displayed when the number of pseudo continuous operations is two) index information display means (production control microcomputer 100, S911 in FIG. 21, etc.),
During the execution of the variable display, a first specific effect (first specific effect A or the like in which a single star image 45 is displayed in FIG. 16 (h)) and a second specific effect (FIG. 16) different from the notice effect. (J) includes a specific effect executing means (the effect control microcomputer 100, S911 in FIG. 21, etc.) capable of executing a specific effect including the second specific effect displayed on the one red star display image 46, and the like.
The notice effect execution means is capable of repeatedly executing the notice effect at the second number of times when controlled to the advantageous state as compared with the case where it is not performed (as shown in FIG. 21 is more likely to be selected than the pseudo-continuous number of 1 at a higher rate than the time of disconnection, such as S911 in FIG.
The specific effect execution means can execute the second specific effect at a higher rate when controlled to the advantageous state than when it is not (as shown in FIG. The second specific effect is more easily selected than the first specific effect at a higher rate, such as S911 in FIG.
During execution of the variable display, when the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect is executed, and during execution of the variable display, the first specific effect is not executed. When the second specific performance is executed, the advantageous state is controlled at a different rate,
The specific effect is composed of a plurality of effects in which images are displayed in each effect,
When all of the plurality of effects in the specific effect are executed, a specific image in which the images displayed in each effect are combined is displayed,
When all of a plurality of effects are executed in the first specific effect, the specific image is displayed, and first index information is displayed,
When all of the plurality of effects are executed in the second specific effect, the specific image is displayed and second index information is displayed.

  According to such a configuration, since the index information is displayed even when a specific effect different from the notice effect is executed, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect during the variable display and improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
Production control means (production control microcomputer 100, which is executed this time as shown in S901 in FIG. 20) restricts execution of the advance notice production and the specific production during the execution of the variable display once. Since the specific effect is executed when the variable display is not a pseudo-continuous change pattern, the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect are controlled so as not to be executed during the execution of one variable display.

  According to such a configuration, when the notice effect and the specific effect are executed during the execution of one variation display, the player is confused about which index information based on which effect is displayed. Can be prevented.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The first specific effect is a plurality of predetermined effects (as shown in FIG. 17, the first specific effect B is displayed by displaying two white half star left display images 45a and two white half star right display images 45b. , The same white star display image 45 as the first specific effect A is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, since the first specific effect is composed of a plurality of predetermined effects, the effects when the first specific effect is executed are varied, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific effect executing means can execute the second specific effect after executing the first specific effect during execution of the variable display (the effect control microcomputer 100, FIGS. 16 (g) to (l). ) After the first specific effect A is executed, the second specific effect can be executed (FIGS. 19B, 19D, etc.).

  According to such a structure, compared with the case where a 2nd specific production is not performed after a 1st specific production is performed, the fall of the interest of a player's game when a 1st specific production is performed is prevented. be able to.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4),
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S61 and S71 in FIG. 12, production control microcomputer 100, S902 in FIG.
The advantageous state control means executes the first specific effect when the second specific effect is executed without the first specific effect being executed by the specific effect executing means during execution of the variation display. The second specific effect is executed without executing the first specific effect A as shown in FIG. 19 in the case where the second specific effect is executed after being executed. In the case where the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect A is executed, the case where the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect A is executed is a big hit. Is controlled to be high).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to have an expectation that the second specific effect will be executed, and when the second specific effect is executed, it is advantageous. Since it can be expected to be controlled by the state, the interest of the game is improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the production | presentation performed during a fluctuation | variation display, and index information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the pseudo | simulation continuous effect and specific effect in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the specific effect in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the parameter | index information determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the process which comprises a part of effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display apparatus in a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the result is obtained may be used.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a reach display result other than the jackpot display result is obtained in a form in which the reach symbol is formed, it is called reach reach. In addition, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which a reach pattern is not formed without being in a reach state, this is called non-reach shift.

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

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

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

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold (holding storage information).

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

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. 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 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is a reserved storage display unit (total reserved storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total reserved memory number). Provided. Accordingly, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. In each of the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of reserved memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

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

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

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

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

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, or from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Various kinds of effect control are performed by controlling the sound output or controlling the drive motor 150 for driving the accessory indicating the big hit expectation degree by the movement. The drive motor 150 as an actuator may be a servo motor such as a stepping motor, but is not limited to this, and may be another actuator, for example, a solenoid actuator, or a pneumatic pressure It may be a power cylinder such as a cylinder or an electric cylinder.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

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

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

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

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

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

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

  In addition, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than “normal reach” and the expectation level for a big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds, etc.). The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is an expectation degree (a ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the number of hits is 60 times, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation (proportion of probability variation) that shifts to the probability variation state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the effect display device 9 until the display result is derived and displayed after the display of variation of the effect symbol as identification information and the first and second special symbols is started. There is a case where an effect called a pseudo-continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-continuous effect) is executed as a predetermined effect form. A pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed instead of a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. This refers to a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation (revariation display) are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol sequences (left, middle, right). . In such a pseudo-ream, the temporary stop and re-variation of the symbol are counted as one set, and the number of pseudo-reams is counted as one. Note that the total number of fluctuations of the initial fluctuation at the start of fluctuation and the subsequent re-fluctuation may be counted as the number of pseudo-continuations. Then, the number of pseudo consecutive times may be displayed as index information. Specifically, “× 2” may be displayed as index information at the first re-variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is selected when the number of pseudo-reams is larger, the greater the reliability (expectation, the probability of being a big hit, and the case where it becomes a big hit for all selection ratios including the case of being a big hit. The degree of the ratio, the ratio of the ratio for jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability for the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, when the ratio of selecting a variation pattern having a large number of pseudo-continuous times is determined when the big hit is determined, whether or not the big hit gaming state is set is notified by a pseudo-continuous effect.

  In the quasi-continuous variation pattern, a pseudo-continuous design (for example, a design to which a predetermined character or character or the like is attached (a design without a number, a design to be used for the pseudo-continuation) is not included in the normal design array in the effect display device 9. (Also referred to as))) is temporarily executed for the temporary stop of the middle symbol (which may be the left symbol or the right symbol). For example, when the variation of the pseudo-continuous pattern is repeated as the notice effect, any of the effect by the lamp such as the LED, the effect by the liquid crystal screen of the effect display device 9, the effect by the sound from the speaker 27, or the effect of these effects A plurality of effects are repeatedly executed.

  In the pseudo-ream, the pseudo-ream may be repeated by temporarily stopping the symbols included in the normal symbol arrangement (in the present embodiment, the numerical symbols. In such a case, in the effect display device 9 A combination of symbols temporarily stopped is called a temporary stop symbol combination, which is a combination of a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo-continuous” (pseudo-continuous)). It may be determined that one of the pseudo-chance chances is a chance chance).

  In the present embodiment, there are provided a plurality of patterns in which pseudo-continuous effects are executed. For example, the variation pattern type of normal reach is provided with a variation pattern in which normal reach is executed after the pseudo-ream is executed once. In addition, the variation pattern type of super reach includes a variation pattern in which super reach is executed after the quasi-run is executed twice and a change pattern in which super reach is executed after the quasi-run is executed three times. ing. It should be noted that a plurality of patterns (two or more types) may be provided in each variation pattern, with a variation that executes the pseudo-continuous and a variation that does not execute the pseudo-continuous.

  Also, the variation pattern shown in the determination table at the time of loss is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “Pseudo-ream (3 times) → Super reach off (40 seconds)” shown in the “Fluctuation pattern” column of FIG. It is indicated that the fluctuation pattern is “a fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-ream is executed three times in 40 seconds”.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “super reach”, “pseudo-ream (2 times) super-reach”, and “pseudo-ream (3 times)”. "Super Reach".

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random numbers 3 extracted at a predetermined timing are 101 to 220 random numbers. If it matches any numerical value of the determination value assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of “pseudo-continuous (twice) → super reach (30 seconds)”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table in FIG. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

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

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (d) selected when the big hit is made is compared with the determination table shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b) selected when it is lost. A large number of variation patterns are easily selected (a variation pattern of two or three pseudo-sequences is easier to select than a variation pattern of one pseudo-sequence). Therefore, the greater the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the percentage of big hits. Therefore, it can be expected that the larger the number of pseudo-reams, the bigger the hit.

  Further, in the determination tables of FIGS. 16A and 16B selected at the time of disconnection, the number of pseudo-continuations is smaller (one time) than the super reach with a large number of pseudo-reams (two or three times). Normal reach is easy to select. Further, in the determination tables of FIGS. 16C and 16D that are selected when a big hit is made, the number of pseudo-reams is small (1 time) and the number of pseudo-reams is larger than normal reach (2 or 3 times). Super reach is easy to choose. Therefore, when the number of pseudo-continuous times is large, the rate of development to super reach is higher than when the number of pseudo-continuous numbers is small, and when the number of pseudo-continuous numbers is large, it can be expected to become super reach. .

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the production | presentation aspect in a specific production may transfer (change) to another production | generation aspect in the middle of a specific production. And the effect aspect regarding these specific effects is determined by the effect control microcomputer 100 side, as will be described later. However, the presence / absence of the transition of the effect mode in the specific effect and the content of the specific effect may be determined on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  In addition, in the variation pattern type of super reach, there is no pattern in which a pseudo-ream is executed once, but a pattern in which a pseudo-ream is performed once may be provided. Alternatively, a pattern of two or three pseudo-continuations may be provided for the normal reach variation pattern type.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

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

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

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

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 11), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 8A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores a random number or the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area as described above is read at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. It is done.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, it is called a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and total pending storage number designation command are received. A storage area for storing data that can identify received commands is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type when the big hit is made. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  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 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 adds up the total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

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

  As shown in FIG. 8A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or Then, data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  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. 8B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217).

  In this embodiment, after the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated and various data obtained at the start winning is stored as the stored storage information, the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). Whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are made based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Based on.

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of variation display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing of winning a winning at the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing at which the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above are determined in advance as to whether or not the jackpot is to be won, the jackpot type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, a winning effect process is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the change display result in advance before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that a big hit (possibility of winning a big hit) during the variable display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If 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 reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). 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 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  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. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as the high probability state, the low probability state, the high base state, the low base state, the jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends. If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for executing a demonstration display is executed only once before the process is terminated. You may make it perform the process for transmitting.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S54).

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

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

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

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). 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.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is 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, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot has been determined or the variation display resulting in an outlier display result. When the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) has been executed is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

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

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the first hold display area and the second hold display area (increase, delete, move, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707). Specifically, in the process of S707, when the hold memory is generated, the hold memory appears in the hold memory display area, and when the variable display based on the hold memory is executed, the corresponding hold display is erased. The process of shifting one hold display at a time toward the position of the deleted hold display is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-read effect process (S500) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The prefetching notice process (S500) is a process of determining prefetching, such as whether to perform a prefetching notice, and determining an effect mode when the prefetching notice is executed. Here, the pre-reading notice refers to a special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage) is reached. This is a technique for determining the contents of the change display of the previous and predicting the change display of the special symbol in the future at a stage prior to that. For example, when the hold information to be digested fourth is a big hit, in the variable display of each special symbol based on the hold information digested first to third, there is a possibility that a big hit will occur later A kind of effect such as giving a notice in a predetermined effect form is performed as a prefetch notice. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information that is the target of the prefetch notice is referred to as “target variable display”.

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

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

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

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

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, an effect executed during variable display and index information displayed with the effect will be described. FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the relationship between effects and index information executed during variable display. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 15, various effects executed within the time of one variation display and the appearance timing of the index information displayed with the effects are shown.

  During the variable display, the above-described pseudo-continuous effect may be executed. In the pseudo-continuous production, the symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol (the middle symbol is the pseudo-continuous symbol), and the pseudo-continuous effect in which the three temporarily stopped symbols are re-variable is repeatedly executed. Further, in the pseudo-continuous production, each time the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, index information that serves as an index for the degree of expectation of jackpot (an index for a high percentage of jackpots) is displayed. When the notice effect that the pseudo continuous symbol is temporarily stopped is executed, the number of times that the pseudo continuous symbol is temporarily stopped (number of pseudo continuous symbols) is indicated as index information. Such index information is also displayed during re-variation of the pseudo-series. The index information is also displayed during reach production until the fluctuation stops. However, the index information may be deleted at the start of the reach effect, or at a predetermined timing before or after the start of the reach effect. Further, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the greater the number of pseudo-continuous times, the higher the percentage of jackpots. Therefore, the greater the number of times displayed as index information, the higher the possibility of jackpots. Temporary stop refers to the temporary stop of the symbol when the symbol is paused and displayed again at a timing before the end timing of the variation display for deriving and displaying the display result. Temporary stop) means to display.

  Among the timing charts shown in FIG. 15, FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are timing charts when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. In FIG. 15A, during the first variation display, the first index information indicated by “× 1” is displayed at the first temporary stop of the pseudo continuous symbol. After that, re-variation is executed and the directing symbol is a reach symbol (a symbol indicating that it has reached reach), and the left symbol and the right symbol excluding the changing middle symbol are displayed with the same number (for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol) Normal reach effect is executed after the symbol is stopped) and reach is reached.

  In FIG. 15B, the first index information indicated by “× 1” is displayed at the time of the first temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol during one fluctuation display. Thereafter, the second index information indicated by “× 2” is displayed at the second temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. Thereafter, re-variation is executed, the effect symbol stops at the reach symbol, and after reaching reach, the super reach effect is executed.

  In addition, during the variable display, a specific effect including a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed. In the specific effect, an effect in which a star image is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. Although details of the specific effect will be described later, the index information is displayed in the same manner as the pseudo-continuous effect when the specific effect is executed. As described above, the specific effect is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the big hit, similarly to the pseudo-continuous effect. Also, as with the pseudo-continuous production, in the specific production, there is a relation that the expectation degree of the big hit is higher when the index information is displayed as “× 2” than the “x1”. The index information can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, index information is also displayed during execution of a specific effect different from the pseudo-continuous effect, and the display frequency of the index information increases, and variations in the display of the index information increase, thereby enhancing the effect effect during variable display, Can improve the interest of

  In addition, the execution ratio is set so that the ratio of the big hit is higher when the second specific effect is executed than the first specific effect among the specific effects. Therefore, it can be expected that the case where the second specific effect is executed rather than the first specific effect is a jackpot display result. Here, when the first specific effect is executed, the first index information is displayed, and when the second specific effect is executed, the second index information is displayed. Accordingly, since the second index information is displayed in the second specific effect in which the ratio of winning a big hit is set high, it can be expected that a big hit display result will be obtained by displaying the second index information. .

  Further, the first specific effect is provided with a plurality of types of effects such as a first specific effect A and a first specific effect B. Among the timing charts shown in FIG. 15, FIGS. 15C to 15E are timing charts when a specific effect is executed.

  In FIG. 15C, the first index information indicated by “× 1” is displayed when the first specific effect A is executed (the timing of the end of the first specific effect A) during one variation display. Is displayed. Thereafter, the production symbol stops at the reach symbol, and after reaching reach, the normal reach production is executed. In FIG. 15D, when the second specific effect is executed during one fluctuation display, the second index information indicated by “× 2” is displayed. Thereafter, the production symbol stops at the reach symbol, and after reaching reach, the normal reach production is executed. As described above, when the first specific effect A is executed, the first index information is displayed, and when the second specific effect is executed, the second index information is displayed.

  Further, in FIG. 15E, when the first specific effect A is executed during one variation display, the first index information indicated by “× 1” is displayed. Thereafter, when the second specific effect is executed, the second index information indicated by “× 2” is displayed. In addition, such 1st specific production A and 2nd specific production may display index information at the timing at which the specific production starts. Moreover, you may make it display at the predetermined timing after the specific production start. Then, after the first specific effect A and the second specific effect are executed, the effect symbol stops at the reach symbol, and after reaching reach, the super reach effect is executed. As described above, after the first specific effect A is executed, the second specific effect may be executed. In such a case, the effect is stepped from the first specific effect A to the second specific effect. To change. Therefore, compared with the case where the 2nd specific effect A is not performed after the 1st specific effect A is performed, the fall of the player's game interest when the 1st specific effect A is performed can be prevented.

  Here, the first index information indicated by “× 1” is displayed until the timing when the execution of the second specific effect ends, and when the second specific effect ends (timing near the end of the second specific effect). In addition, the display is changed from the first index information indicated by “× 1” to the second index information indicated by “× 2”. The first index information may be erased at the start of the second specific effect, or at a predetermined timing before or after the second specific effect is started. Further, the second index information is displayed until all symbols are stopped (until the end of the fluctuation). However, the second index information may be erased at the start of the super reach effect or at a predetermined timing before or after the start of the super reach effect. Similarly, when the normal reach effect is executed, the index information may be deleted at the start of the normal reach effect or at a predetermined timing before or after the start of the normal reach effect.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a pseudo-continuous effect and a specific effect in the effect display device 9. FIGS. 16A to 16F show display examples when the super reach effect is executed after the pseudo ream is executed twice (the number of times of the pseudo ream is 2 times) during one variable display. ing. FIGS. 16G to 16L show the case where the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect A is executed during one variation display, and then the super reach effect is executed. A display example is shown.

  When the super reach effect is executed after the pseudo-ream is executed twice during one variation display, first, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied, In the display device 9 on the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93, the variable display of the effect symbols composed of nine numeric symbols “0” to “9”. Is started. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 are basically produced in the order of “left”, “right”, and “middle” symbol display areas 91, 93, and 92. The symbol is stopped. In the lower center of the effect display device 9, the total number of the first reserved memory based on winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second reserved memory based on winning in the second starting winning opening 14 is displayed. A total hold storage display unit 18c is provided. When the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, a pseudo-continuous pattern 94 in which the characters “NEXT” are displayed is added to the “medium” symbol display area 92 in addition to the nine numeric symbols, and the variable display starts. Is done.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 16B, the symbol “5” is temporarily stopped in the symbol display area 91 on the “left”, and the symbol “6” is temporarily stopped in the symbol display area 93 on the “right”. Thereafter, the pseudo continuous symbol 94 in which the characters “NEXT” are displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 92 is temporarily stopped. In addition, when the pseudo-continuous symbol 94 is temporarily stopped, the first index information 43 indicating that the pseudo-continuous has been executed once is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16C, the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 start to change again. The first index information 43 is continuously displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16D, the symbol “5” is temporarily stopped in the symbol display area 91 on the “left”, and the symbol “6” is temporarily stopped in the symbol display area 93 on the “right”. Thereafter, the pseudo continuous symbol 94 in which the characters “NEXT” are displayed in the “medium” symbol display area 92 is temporarily stopped. Further, when the pseudo continuous symbol 94 is temporarily stopped, the second index information 44 indicating that the pseudo continuous execution has been executed twice is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 start to change again. The second index information 44 is continuously displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. After that, when the big hit is reached, it becomes reach, and after the super reach production is executed, the symbols of “5”, “5”, “5” indicating the result of the big hit display are “left”, “middle”, “right” Stopped in each symbol display area 91, 92, 93.

  When the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect A is executed during one variation display, and then the super reach effect is executed, first, when the start condition of the special symbol variable display is satisfied, As shown in FIG. 16G, “0” to “9” are displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 in the effect display device 9. The variation display of the effect symbol composed of nine numeric symbols is started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (h), a white star display image 45 indicated by a white star is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen. Thus, the first specific effect A is an effect in which the one white star display image 45 is displayed. When the one white star display image 45 is displayed, a small symbol 95 obtained by downsizing (reducing) the effect symbols of the symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 of "left", "middle", and "right" is displayed in the effect display device. 9 is displayed in a variable manner in the upper right of the screen.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (i), when the one white star display image 45 is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9, the first specific effect A is displayed at the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. The first index information 43 indicating that it has been executed is displayed. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time after the one white star display image 45 is erased, the one red star display image 46 indicated by a red star is displayed from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. It is displayed to flow toward the center of the. In this way, the effect in which the one red star display image 46 is displayed is the second specific effect. When the single red star display image 46 is displayed, the small symbol 95 is continuously displayed in the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 16 (k), when the single red star display image 46 is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9, the second specific effect is executed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. The second index information 44 indicating that this has been done is displayed. Then, when the red star display image 46 is erased and the jackpot is reached after a predetermined time has elapsed, reach is achieved, and after the super reach effect is executed, “5”, “5”, “5” indicating the jackpot display result. Are stopped in each of the symbol display areas 91, 92, 93 of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F, the index information indicating the number of times that the pseudo continuous pattern 94 is executed is displayed every time the pseudo continuous symbol 94 temporarily stops. Also, as shown in FIGS. 16G to 16L, the index information corresponding to the type of the specific effect is also displayed when the specific effect is executed. Therefore, since the index information is displayed in addition to the pseudo-continuous production, the production effect during the variable display can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16, after the first specific effect A is executed, the second specific effect is executed, so that the jackpot is controlled step by step from the first specific effect A to the second specific effect. Can be suggested. Therefore, compared with the case where the 2nd specific effect A is not performed after the 1st specific effect A is performed, the fall of the player's game interest when the 1st specific effect A is performed can be prevented.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the specific effect on the effect display device 9. FIGS. 17A to 17F show display examples when the normal reach effect is executed after the first specific effect B is executed during one variation display. When the start condition of the special symbol variation display is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 17A, each of the symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9 is displayed. In each case, the change display of the effect symbols composed of nine numeric symbols “0” to “9” is started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17B, a white half star left display image 45a indicated by a white left half star is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen. . Further, thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17C, a white half star right display image 45b indicated by a white right half star is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen. Is done. In this way, the first specific effect B is an effect in which two white half stars are displayed. When a white half star is displayed, a small symbol 95 obtained by downsizing (reducing) the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Is displayed in the upper right of the screen.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17D, an effect is produced in which the white half star left display image 45a and the white half star right display image 45b are combined. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), the combined white half star becomes one white star, and the one white star display image 45 is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9. At this time, first index information 43 indicating that the first specific effect B has been executed is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. After that, when the one white star display image 45 is erased and a predetermined time elapses, the reach is reached, and after the normal reach effect is executed, the symbols “5”, “5”, “5” indicating the jackpot display result are “left”. , “Middle” and “right” symbols display areas 91, 92 and 93.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first specific effect B, which is the same white star display image 45 as the first specific effect A, has two white half star left display images 45a and white half star right display images 45b. It consists of a plurality of predetermined effects to be displayed. Therefore, the effects when the first specific effect is executed are varied, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

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

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S604). The process proceeds to S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop symbol is corrected. Is determined.

  If it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (if it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  In addition, when it is not decided to make a shift in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N in S601), the production control CPU 101 displays the big hit symbol according to the type of the big win. A stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

  In S603, the winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after executing an effect setting process (S616) for performing a process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of determining the content of a specific effect, etc.), the process proceeds to S617. The contents of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S617, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S616. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

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

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

  Subsequently, the process table according to the production | presentation control pattern selected by S617 is selected (S618). Then, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

  When the process of S619 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S620). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802). A symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of an index information determination table. The index information determination table is based on the type of each variation pattern for which reach is performed, the type of specific effect (content of specific effect) and the type of index information (content of index information) in each variation pattern for which reach is performed. ) Is a data table used for determining.

  The index information determination table of FIG. 19 includes the tables shown in FIGS. FIG. 19A is a normal reach jackpot index information determination table used when the fluctuation display executed this time is a normal reach jackpot. FIG. 19B is a super reach jackpot index information determination table used when the fluctuation display executed this time is a super reach jackpot. FIG. 19C is a normal reach deviation index information determination table used when the fluctuation display executed this time is out of normal reach. FIG. 19D is a super-reach shift index information determination table used when the variable display executed this time is a super-reach shift. These index information determination tables are stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  In the index information determination tables of FIGS. 19A to 19D, the index information determination random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) as one of the random numbers updated by the production control microcomputer 100 is the value. Allocation is made to determine the specific effect type and the index information type. For SR2, for the sake of clarity, the number of allocated random values is shown.

  In the normal reach jackpot index information determination table of FIG. 19A, the second specific effect (displays one red star) and the second index information (displays x2)> the first according to the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing. Selection of 1 specific effect B (displays two white half stars) and first index information (displays x1)> first specific effect A (displays one white star) and first index information (displays x1) Data is set in relation to the ratio. In the super reach jackpot index information determination table in FIG. 19B, the first specific effect A + the second specific effect (one white star display → one red star display) and the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing Second index information (displays x2)> second specific effect (displays one red star) and second index information (displays x2)> first specific effect B (displays two white half stars) and The data is set in a relationship of selection ratio of 1 index information (display x1)> first specific effect A (display one white star) and first index information (display x1).

  In the normal reach deviation index information determination table of FIG. 19C, the first specific effect A (one white star is displayed) and the first index information (× 1 are displayed) according to the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing. )> First specific effect B (two white half stars displayed) and first index information (display x1)> Second specific effect (display one red star) and second index information (display x2) The data is set with the relationship of the selection ratio. Further, in the super reach loss index information determination table in FIG. 19D, the first specific effect A (one white star is displayed) and the first index information (× 1 are determined by the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing. Display)> First specific effect B (display two white half stars) and first index information (display x1)> Second specific effect (display one red star) and second index information (display x2) )> The data is set in the relationship of the selection ratio of the first specific effect A + the second specific effect (one white star display → one red star display) and the second index information (× 2 is displayed).

  19A to 19D, when the variable display executed this time is a jackpot display result, the first specific effect is more effective than the case where the display result is a loss display result. 2 The rate at which specific effects are executed is high. In the first specific effect, first index information is displayed, and in the second specific effect, second index information is displayed. Therefore, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the ratio at which the second index information is displayed is higher than that of the first index information, compared with the case where the display result is a loss display result. Therefore, the player can have an expectation that it will be a big hit when the second specific performance is executed. In the variation pattern in which super reach is executed, a specific effect pattern is set in which the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect A is executed. The pattern of the specific effect of the first specific effect A + the second specific effect (one white star display → one red star display) is, when the variable display executed this time becomes a jackpot display result, Compared with the case where it becomes, it is easier to select than the pattern in which the first specific effect A is not executed and the second specific effect is executed.

  As described above, the pattern of the specific effect for executing the second specific effect after the execution of the first specific effect A is set, so that the state of the big win step by step from the first specific effect A to the second specific effect is set. It can be suggested to be controlled. Therefore, compared with the case where the 2nd specific effect A is not performed after the 1st specific effect A is performed, the fall of the player's game interest when the 1st specific effect A is performed can be prevented. In addition, when the second specific effect is executed without executing the first specific effect A, and when the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect A is executed, the first specific effect A When the second specific effect is executed after the is executed, the ratio of winning a big hit is higher. Therefore, even when the first specific effect A is executed, it can be expected that the second specific effect is executed. When the second specific effect is executed, the game is controlled to the big hit state. Because it can be expected, the interest of the game will improve.

  Note that the specific performance is always executed with a variation pattern (normal reach (super reach) jackpot, normal reach (super reach) out) other than the pseudo-continuous effect excluding the normal fluctuation, but the specific effect is not executed. It may be determined as follows. In such a case, it is desirable to make it easier to execute the specific effect at the time of the big hit than when it is out of place.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a process constituting a part of the effect setting process (S616) in the effect symbol variation start process. There are various setting process subroutines in the effect setting process, and a part of the setting process will be described. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process. First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display executed this time is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern (S901). Whether or not the variation display executed this time is a pseudo-variation variation pattern is based on the data in the command storage area (RAM 103) in which the variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern of the current variation display is stored. This variation pattern can be determined based on whether or not the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern.

  If the CPU 101 for effect control determines in S901 that the fluctuation display executed this time is a fluctuation pattern of a pseudo-continuous, it determines the type of index information to be displayed based on the number of pseudo-continuous (S910). For example, if the fluctuation display executed this time is a fluctuation pattern of one quasi-continuation (one quasi-continuation), it is determined to display “× 1” as index information at the first temporary stop of the quasi-continuation. In addition, if the variation display executed this time is a variation pattern with two pseudo-continuous times, “× 1” is displayed as the index information at the first temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous, and then the indicator at the second temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous. It is determined to display “× 2” as information. In addition, if the variation display executed this time is a variation pattern with the number of times of pseudo-continuous three times, “× 1” is displayed as the index information at the first temporary stop of the pseudo-sequence, and then the index at the second temporary stop of the pseudo-sequence. It is determined to display “× 2” as information, and then, it is determined to display “× 3” as index information at the time of the temporary stop of the third pseudo-continuation. Next, the process proceeds to S911. In this embodiment, since there are only three pseudo-reams, “MAX” indicating that the number of times is the maximum may be displayed instead of “× 3”.

  When it is determined in S901 that the variation display executed this time is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation display executed this time is a jackpot display result (S902). The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display executed this time is the jackpot display result based on whether or not the contents that become the jackpot display result are stored in the storage area of the variable display result provided in the RAM 103. Determine whether. If it is determined in step S902 that the currently executed change display is a jackpot display result, the contents of the change pattern storage area provided in the RAM 103 are checked, and the change display executed this time is the change pattern of normal reach. It is determined whether or not (S903).

  If it is determined in S903 that the fluctuation display to be executed this time is a normal reach fluctuation pattern, a random number SR2 for index information determination is extracted, and the extracted value and the index information determination for normal reach jackpot shown in FIG. Based on the table, the type of specific effect to be executed and the type of index information to be displayed are determined (S904). Next, the process proceeds to S911. In S903, when it is determined that the fluctuation display executed this time is not a normal reach fluctuation pattern, since it is a super reach fluctuation pattern, a random number SR2 for index information determination is extracted, and the extracted value and FIG. ) To determine the type of specific effect to be executed and the type of index information to be displayed (S905). Next, the process proceeds to S911.

  Also, in S902, when it is determined that the variation display executed this time is not the jackpot display result (when it is determined that the display result is a loss display result), the contents of the storage area of the variation pattern provided in the RAM 103 are confirmed. Then, it is determined whether or not the variation display executed this time is a reach variation pattern (S906). If it is determined in S906 that the currently executed variation display is not a reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern), the processing ends.

  In S906, when it is determined that the variation display executed this time is the reach variation pattern, based on the data in the command storage area (RAM 103) in which the variation pattern command designating the variation pattern of the current variation display is stored. Then, it is determined whether or not the variation display executed this time is a variation pattern of normal reach (S907).

  If it is determined in S907 that the fluctuation display executed this time is a normal reach fluctuation pattern, a random number SR2 for index information determination is extracted, and the extracted value and normal reach deviation index information determination in FIG. 19C are determined. Based on the table, the type of specific effect to be executed and the type of index information to be displayed are determined (S908). Next, the process proceeds to S911. If it is determined in S907 that the fluctuation display to be executed this time is not a normal reach fluctuation pattern, since it is a super reach fluctuation pattern, a random number SR2 for index information determination is extracted, and the extracted value and FIG. ) To determine the type of specific effect to be executed and the type of index information to be displayed (S909). Next, the process proceeds to S911.

  In S911, setting is made to execute display of pseudo-continuous effects, specific effects, and index information according to the contents determined in S904, S905, S908, S909, and S910 (S911). Then, the process ends.

  As shown in S <b> 901, since the specific effect is executed when the variation display executed this time is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect are not executed during the execution of one variation display. Be controlled. In this way, when the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect are executed during the execution of the one-time variation display, the player is confused about which index information based on which effect is displayed. Can be prevented.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing a display example of the effect display device 9 in the modification. The pattern shown in FIG. 21 may be performed as a pattern in which the specific effect is executed. FIG. 21 shows four specific performance patterns. 21 (a) to 21 (c) are patterns of one white half star display in which index information is not displayed and only a specific effect is executed.

  Further, FIGS. 21D to 21O are patterns in which “× 2” is displayed as the second index information. Among the patterns in which the second index information is displayed, FIG. 21A and FIGS. 21D to 21G are patterns displaying four white half stars. Further, FIG. 21A and FIGS. 21H to 21K are patterns of displaying two white half stars and displaying one white star. Further, FIG. 21A and FIGS. 21L to 21O are patterns of displaying two white stars.

  When the start condition of the special symbol variation display is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 21A, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 in the effect display device 9 is displayed. In each case, the change display of the effect symbols composed of nine numeric symbols “0” to “9” is started. Thereafter, in the pattern of one white half star display in which only the specific effect is executed, the white half star left display image 45a is directed from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 to the center of the screen as shown in FIG. Appear to flow. Thereafter, the white half star left display image 45a is displayed so as not to stop at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9 but to disappear out of the screen as it is. Further, thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21C, the symbols “2”, “5”, and “7” indicating the display error display results are displayed in the symbol display areas 91 of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. , 92, 93.

  As described above, the pattern of displaying one white half star is a pattern of so-called ghasse effect in which one white half star is displayed as a specific effect, but the index information is not displayed thereafter. In addition, as the pattern of the gaze effect, it is possible to perform an effect in which the white half star right display image 45b disappears without being stopped after the white half star left display image 45a is displayed. Alternatively, an effect may be performed in which one white star is displayed and flows toward the center of the screen but disappears without stopping.

  Further, as a pattern in which “× 2” is displayed as the second index information, in FIGS. 21D to 21G which are four white half-star display patterns, as shown in FIG. Fluctuation in the production pattern composed of nine numeric symbols “0” to “9” in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 in the effect display device 9. Display starts. After that, as shown in FIG. 21D, the white half star left display image 45a is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen, and then the white half star right display image 45b. Is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 21E, the white half star left display image 45a and the white half star right display image 45b are combined into one white star, and the one white star display image 45 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Displayed in the center. At this time, the first index information 43 is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (f), the white half star left display image 45 a is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen, and then the white half star right display image. 45b is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (g), the white half star left display image 45a and the white half star right display image 45b are combined into one white star, and the single white star display image 45 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Displayed in the center. At this time, the second index information 44 is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  Further, as a pattern in which “× 2” is displayed as the second index information, in FIGS. 21H to 21K, which are patterns of displaying two white half stars and displaying one white star, FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the nine symbol patterns “0” to “9” in each of the symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9. The change display of the effect design is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (h), the white half star left display image 45a is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen, and then the white half star right display image 45b. Is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (i), the white half star left display image 45a and the white half star right display image 45b are combined into one white star, and the single white star display image 45 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Displayed in the center. At this time, the first index information 43 is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9. After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (j), the one white star display image 45 is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (k), the one white star display image 45 is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9. At this time, the second index information 44 is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  Further, as a pattern in which “× 2” is displayed as the second index information, in FIGS. 21 (l) to 21 (o), which are two white star display patterns, as shown in FIG. In the device 9, there is a variable display of effect symbols composed of nine numeric symbols “0” to “9” in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, 93. Be started. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (l), the one-star white display image 45 is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (m), the one white star display image 45 is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9. At this time, the first index information 43 is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (n), a one-star white display image 45 is displayed so as to flow from the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9 toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (o), the one white star display image 45 is displayed at the center of the screen of the effect display device 9. At this time, the second index information 44 is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 21, by providing a gaze effect pattern or providing a plurality of patterns in which the second index information is displayed, the effect pattern increases and the entertainment of the game can be improved. In the pattern in which the second index information is displayed, when the jackpot display result is obtained, any pattern may be easily selected as compared with the case of the loss display result. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of specific effect to be executed.

  Further, if the pattern of displaying the second index information of FIG. 21 is used, the number displayed as the index information increases each time the same white star display image 45 is displayed. The number of displays can be noted. Note that after the first index information is displayed, a gaze pattern in which the white star is not completed and the second index information is not displayed may be provided. In addition, a pattern in which two white star display images 45 are suddenly displayed may be provided so that the second index information is displayed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 16, the first index information 43 indicated by x1 is displayed when the number of times of quasi-continuous operation is 1 (when the quasi-continuous symbol 94 is temporarily stopped for the first time). When the number of times is two (when the pseudo continuous pattern 94 temporarily stops for the second time), the second index information 44 indicated by x2 is displayed. Further, when the first specific effect A indicated by a single white star is executed, the first index information 43 indicated by x1 is displayed, and the second specific effect indicated by a single red star is executed. The second index information 44 indicated by x2 is displayed. Therefore, index information is displayed in addition to the pseudo-continuous performance, the display frequency of the index information is increased, and variations in the display of the index information are increased. Can do.

  (2) As shown in S901 of FIG. 20, since the specific effect is executed when the variation display executed this time is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect are performed during the execution of the single variation display. And are controlled so as not to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused about which index information based on which effect is displayed by executing the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect during the execution of the variable display once. it can.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 17, the first specific effect B is the same white star as the first specific effect A by displaying two white half star left display images 45a and two white half star right display images 45b. One display image 45 is displayed. Thus, since the 1st specific effect is comprised from the effect in which the several white half star left display image 45a and the white half star right display image 45b are displayed, when a 1st specific effect is performed. The production becomes more diverse and the fun of the game is improved.

  (4) As shown in FIGS. 16G to 16L, after executing the first specific effect A, the second specific effect can be executed. Therefore, compared with the case where the 2nd specific effect A is not performed after the 1st specific effect A is performed, the fall of the player's game interest when the 1st specific effect A is performed can be prevented.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 19, when the second specific effect is executed without the first specific effect A being executed, and when the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect A is executed. In the case where the first specific effect A is executed and then the second specific effect is executed, the ratio of the big hit is controlled. Therefore, even when the first specific effect is executed, it can have a sense of expectation that the second specific effect will be executed, and when the second specific effect is executed, it is controlled to the big hit state. Can be expected, so the fun of gaming will improve.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine. However, for various effects such as the specific effect shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. , The combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination when a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbol on the display means is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player. In this case, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player. For example, a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine may be controlled to execute various effects as described in the above embodiment.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests (notices) that the specific effect is to be executed may be provided before the specific effect is executed. For example, before the specific effect is executed, as the suggestion effect, an effect of changing from the background image in which the background image of the identification information is displayed in a general manner to a special background image may be executed.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the index information is displayed as a number such as “× 1”. However, the index information may be other than that displayed as a number. For example, by displaying a character corresponding to the first index information and a character corresponding to the second index information, it may be understood that the index information has changed. Further, it may be understood that the index information has changed by changing the background as the index information. Moreover, it may be made to know that index information changed by outputting the sound corresponding to 1st parameter | index information, and outputting the sound corresponding to 2nd parameter | index information.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the index information displayed in the pseudo-continuous effect and the index information displayed in the specific effect are the same. However, the indicator information displayed for the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect may be different. For example, the index information may be displayed as a number such as “× 1” in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the character may be displayed in the specific effect.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16D, the case where the index information is displayed when the pseudo continuous symbol 94 is temporarily stopped has been shown. However, the index information may be displayed when re-variation is started as shown in FIGS. 16C and 16E, not when the pseudo continuous symbol 94 is temporarily stopped. The index information may not indicate the number of temporary stops of the pseudo-run executed this time, but may indicate the number of times of re-change of the pseudo-run executed next time (number of times including the initial change). . Specifically, “× 2” is displayed as the first index information in the stages of FIGS. 16B and 16C, and “2” is displayed as the second index information in the stages of FIGS. 16D and 16E. “× 3” may be displayed.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a pattern of three pseudo-continuations is set in the pseudo-continuous effect. In such a three-time pattern, the third index information is displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 19, the third index information is not set for the specific effect. However, the third indicator information and the third specific effect may be set for the specific effect.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown by S901 in FIG. 20, it is determined by the production control microcomputer 100 whether or not the fluctuation pattern is to execute the quasi-continuation. In the case of a pattern, index information to be displayed has been determined based on the number of pseudo-continuations. However, it may be determined whether or not the specific effect is executed even if the variation pattern is a pseudo-continuous pattern. When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed, the specific effect may be executed instead of the pseudo-continuous effect. Further, instead of providing a pseudo-continuous variation pattern in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, it may be determined on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 whether to execute a pseudo-continuous effect or a specific effect.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S901 of FIG. 20, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, a restriction is imposed so that the specific effect is not executed. However, when a common variation pattern transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received without providing a pseudo-continuous production pattern as the variation pattern, each production pattern is determined on the production control microcomputer 100 side. May be. For example, when a pseudo-continuous effect and a specific effect are separately determined on the effect control microcomputer 100 side for a certain variation pattern, and both effects are determined to be executed during one variation display, , You may restrict | limit so that either production may not be performed. In addition, when it is determined to execute one of the effects, a restriction may be applied so that the execution of the other effect is not determined thereafter.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect has been described as a notice effect for notifying that an advantageous state is obtained by repeatedly temporarily stopping the pseudo continuous symbol. However, in this way, the notice effect for notifying that an advantageous state is obtained by repeated execution may be other than the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, the effect screen is switched once to another effect screen during the variation display of the effect symbols (for example, a new effect screen is displayed by a display that breaks the screen, etc.), and one effect display is performed. As shown in the figure, a single repeated notice effect may be executed without temporarily stopping the variable display of symbols. In addition, the effect of temporarily stopping only one symbol (or two symbols) of the three effects symbols and sliding the remaining two symbols (or the remaining one symbol) can be executed as one repeated notice effect. You may be made to do.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the index information increases each time a star is displayed as a specific effect has been described. However, numbers may be simply displayed. For example, “× 1” may be displayed as the specific effect. Further, as the specific effect, an effect of “× 1” may be executed by performing an effect of displaying “× 0.5” twice.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, only one of the pseudo-continuous effects and the specific effects is executed during one variation display. However, the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect may be executed during one fluctuation display. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect and the specific effect are executed during one variation display, the total number of the index display displayed in the pseudo-continuous effect and the index display displayed in the specific effect is displayed. You may do it. For example, in the case where the pseudo-run is executed twice and the first specific effect A and the second specific effect are executed as the specific effects, the index information may be displayed as follows. When “× 1” is displayed as index information at the first temporary stop of the pseudo-series, “× 2” is displayed as index information at the second temporary stop of the pseudo-series, and then the first specific effect A is executed. “× 3” may be displayed as index information, and “× 4” may be displayed as index information when the second specific effect is executed. Further, “× 1” is displayed as the index information in the first specific effect A, “× 2” is displayed as the index information in the second specific effect, and is different from the index information displayed in the pseudo-continuous effect. The index information of the specific effect may be displayed at the position. In such a case, the color information and the shape information may be changed between the pseudo-continuous effect index information and the specific effect index information.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the aspect of the specific effect may be changed according to the type of mode currently being executed. Here, the mode refers to a state in which different types of effects are performed by changing the displayed character or background. For example, when the first mode is executed, the first specific effect A is executed as the specific effect, and when the second mode is executed, the first specific effect B is executed as the specific effect. You may be made to do. In this way, different specific effects are set to be executed depending on the mode, so that the capacity for executing the effects can be reduced.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. 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. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

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

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

  (16) The game state advantageous to the player is a state where the jackpot gaming state, the short-time state, the high base state, and the probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined to be a jackpot compared to the normal state Any gaming state may be used as long as the gaming state is more advantageous than the normal state for the player, such as a probability variation state.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the probability changing state is controlled. The probability variation state control of the probability variation determination device type may be executed.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

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

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the normal big hit of 15 rounds and the probability variation big hit of 15 rounds are provided as the big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (21) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example of variable display (variable display) was shown. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the special symbol variably displayed are numbers such as “0” to “9” and “−”. It is not limited to what is comprised from the symbol etc. which show "." For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, “−” is blinked, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Further, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during variable display of normal symbols may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost pattern). Repeating alternately is also included in the variable symbol display. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

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

  1 Pachinko machine, 8a first special symbol display, 8b second special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 43 first indicator information, 44 second indicator information, 45 white star display image, 46 red star 1 One display image, 94 pseudo-continuous symbols, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Reach production execution means capable of performing reach production;
A notice effect execution means capable of repeatedly executing a notice effect during execution of the variable display;
The first indicator information is displayed when the number of the notice effects repeatedly executed by the notice effect execution means during the execution of the variable display is the first number, and when the number of times is the second number greater than the first number. Index information display means for displaying second index information;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect including a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the notice effect during execution of the variable display;
The notice effect execution means can repeatedly execute the notice effect at the second number of times when controlled in the advantageous state at a higher rate than when not.
The specific effect execution means can execute the second specific effect at a higher rate when controlled to the advantageous state than when not.
During execution of the variable display, when the second specific effect is executed after the first specific effect is executed, and during execution of the variable display, the first specific effect is not executed. When the second specific performance is executed, the advantageous state is controlled at a different rate,
The specific effect is composed of a plurality of effects in which images are displayed in each effect,
When all of the plurality of effects in the specific effect are executed, a specific image in which the images displayed in each effect are combined is displayed,
When all of a plurality of effects are executed in the first specific effect, the specific image is displayed, and first index information is displayed,
A gaming machine in which, when all of a plurality of effects are executed in the second specific effect, the specific image is displayed and second index information is displayed .

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