JP6328185B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a short time state in which the variation time of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened from a non-short time state when a big hit ends. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the big hit occurs again before the time-shortening state is finished, the number of times the big hit is continued, that is, the so-called consecutive number of times is accumulated. And when the big hit did not occur and the short-time state ended, the continuous number of times was reset.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine in which the re-lottery effect is more likely to succeed as the number of big hits continues (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-201061 A

  However, in any gaming machine, the period during which the continuous number of consecutive times is counted is constant. For this reason, there was a problem that it was not interesting.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, 15 round probability big hit, 15 round normal big hit, 2 round probability big hit, etc.) ,
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, S214, S224 in FIG. 11, S60, S71-S74 in FIG. 13);
Determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined period after the advantageous state ends (for example, a period for counting the number of consecutive times);
Numerical data updating means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, for example) that updates numerical data (for example, the number of consecutive big hits, the number of consecutive chunks) when the determination means determines to control to the advantageous state within the predetermined period. S891 in FIG. 29;
Display means (for example, an effect display device 9, an effect control microcomputer 100, S892 in FIG. 29) for displaying information capable of specifying the number of times controlled to the one advantageous state based on the numerical data;
Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state,
The normal state is a more disadvantageous state for the player than the special state,
The predetermined period is controlled to a special period that is controlled to the special state after the advantageous state ends, and to the normal state after the special period ends without being controlled to the advantageous state during the special period. and a specific period is included that,
A notification means for performing a specific notification when it is the specific period;
When the numerical data updated by the numerical data update means is specific numerical data, a specific effect is executed ,
There are a case where the specific period is controlled over the first period and a case where the specific period is controlled over a second period longer than the first period.

According to such a configuration, advantageous conditions of whether control is determined, advantageously the state after the end of the place whether inter periodically has elapsed is determined, a controlled result determined Advantageously state within Jo Tokoro period When the numerical data is updated, information that can specify the number of times controlled to one advantageous state based on the numerical data is displayed, and a specific effect is executed when the updated numerical data is specific numerical data Is done.

Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.
When the number of times of the specific gaming state based on the numerical data is a predetermined number or more and the second specific gaming state is less advantageous than the first specific gaming state among the specific gaming states, the specific effect is given. Further provided is a specific effect executing means for executing.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The plurality of types of specific gaming states include a first specific gaming state (for example, 15 round probability variable big hit, 15 round normal big hit) and a second specific gaming state that is less advantageous than the first specific gaming state ( For example, 2 round probability variation jackpot)
As the ratio of the second specific gaming state determined by the pre-determining means increases, the determination period becomes longer (for example, in S869 and S870 in FIG. The number of pull-backs is 10 m + 5n, where n is the number of times.

  According to such a configuration, the plurality of types of specific game states include the first specific game state and the second specific game state having a lower advantage than the first specific game state. The determination period is longer as the ratio of the specific gaming state is increased.

For this reason, the interest of the game can be further improved.
(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It is further characterized by further including special effect execution means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, S872 in FIG. 30) for executing a special effect (for example, a pull-back mode effect) over the determination period.

  According to such a configuration, the special effect is executed over the determination period. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player of the determination period in an easily understandable manner.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control micro) for executing a specific effect (for example, an ending effect) when the number of times of the specific game state based on the numerical data becomes a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 consecutive channels) or more. The computer 100 is further provided with S893 and S896 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed when the number of times of the specific gaming state in the determination period becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined number. For this reason, it is possible to notify the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the specific gaming state in the determination period has reached a predetermined number of times.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of control of a hit type in a table form. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect design (decoration design) in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of loss. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of the number of continuation of big hits, the number of time reduction remaining times, and the number of pullbacks in an effect display apparatus. It is a 1st figure for demonstrating the number of big hit continuations. It is a 2nd figure for demonstrating the jackpot continuation frequency. It is a 3rd figure for demonstrating the number of big hit continuations.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine. It is provided with a fluctuation display means composed of a plurality of fluctuation display sections for performing fluctuation display and deriving and displaying a display result, and is advantageous for a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display means. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is controlled to a specific gaming state.

  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 diagram for explaining the characteristics of the hit type control in the form of a table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games 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. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. 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. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 7.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The effect display device 9 performs a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 9, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. In this way, the effect display device 9 as the variable display means displays the symbol display areas as three (plural) variable display units that perform variable display of the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information and derive and display the display results. Contains. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. 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 numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 8b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is displayed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 8a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

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

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 13 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 14 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is on a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. 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 (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. 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. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the effect display device 9 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variable display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 9, when starting the variable display, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

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

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  While the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol, a reach state may occur. 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 combination of jackpot symbols, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. 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 a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  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 device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 20.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, 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) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs at the time, the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be opened, so that the big winning opening serving as a 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. 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. In the present embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform the control which makes the ball | bowl apparatus 20 open.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided below the effect display device 9. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  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. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized at the time of lighting) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. For example, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of reserved general symbols, and the normal symbol storage memory indicator 41 lights up the indicator with these four as upper limit values.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7.

  Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In 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, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the base after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the number of times of opening in the jackpot (round Number) and the opening time of each round. As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds of jackpot gaming state.

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

  Also, in the two-round 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, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and substantially a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for the prize) is obtained. There is a hit that is not possible.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. 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.

  Of the “big hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds is called “ordinary big hit”. In the present embodiment, an example in which a normal big hit is provided for a big hit of 15 rounds is shown. In addition, a “normal jackpot” may be provided for either or both of 15 round jackpots and 2 round jackpots. Also, the normal big hits may not be provided for both the 15 round big hits and the two round big hits.

  In addition, as a special gaming state, an electric chew support that facilitates (higher frequency) winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened in association with the probability changing state. It may be controlled to the control state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change 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”.

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

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the time-saving state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability changing state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  In the case of this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the special gaming state is controlled to the electric chew support control state when controlled to the probability variation state, and the electric power is controlled when controlled to the probability variation state. In some cases, the Chu support control state is not controlled. In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state, when the normal state is entered without being controlled to the probability variation state, it may be controlled to the electric chew support control state in which the period is limited by the number of variable displays.

  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, “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. 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 “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. Note that, for example, when performing electric Chu support control for a case where the state of the big hit probability becomes a low probability state after the big hit gaming state ends, as in the normal big hit, the state of the big hit probability is a low probability state, and The base state is a “low-accuracy and high-base state” that is a state indicating that 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. In addition, a probabilistic big hit is provided as a big hit for two rounds.

  The 15-round normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a non-probability change state, a time reduction state, and an electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The 15 rounds probable big hit is a big win in which control for shifting to the probable change state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (highly accurate high base state) is performed after the end of the 15 round big hit game state. In the 15th round probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  Also, in the 15 round normal big hit, the condition of the time reduction is until the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first. Continue for a period of. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  The 2-round probable big hit is a big hit in which control for shifting to the probable change state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high-accuracy high-base state) is performed after the end of the 2-round big hit game state. In the two round probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric support support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  2 rounds probable big hit is a small number of rounds (2 times), and the winning opening is opened in an extremely short mode (opening for 0.5 seconds), so that the probable change after the big hit gaming state is completed. When notifying that the state has been reached, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed into a certain probability change state, and this is called “sudden probability change big hit”. “Suddenly probable big hit” may be referred to by the abbreviation “surprise big hit” or “surprise”. Such a 2-round probable big hit is a win where a prize ball is not substantially obtained since the half-second opening is performed only twice in the big hit gaming state.

  Note that the 15-round normal big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed in a non-probable variation state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (low-probability low base state). Further, the 15-round probability variation big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to be a probability variation state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (high probability low base state). Further, the two round probability variation big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to be a probability variation state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (high probability low base state).

  In addition, as a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially, such as 2 rounds probable big hit, it is a big hit of 15 rounds, but the opening time per round is very short, for example, 0.1 seconds, The prize ball may not be obtained substantially. In addition, as a winning where a prize ball is not substantially obtained, a prize ball is substantially obtained by executing at least one of a small number of rounds or a short opening time per round. Anything that doesn't exist. Specifically, for big hits where no winning ball can be obtained, the number of times of opening is 2 and the opening time is 0.5 seconds, or the number of times of opening is 15 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. do it. In addition, instead of the big hit where the prize ball is not substantially obtained, for example, the total value of the opening time in the big hit gaming state rather than the big hit of 15 rounds, such as a big hit with 2 times of opening and an opening time of 29 seconds. Due to the shortness, it is possible to provide a big hit with fewer prize balls than the 15 round big hit.

  In addition, the number of rounds is the same as the big hit, but the number of rounds is the same, such as providing a big hit with an opening pattern with a long opening time and a big hit with an opening pattern with a short opening time. A plurality of patterns with different opening patterns are provided, so that the selection is executed at different selection ratios when the first special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit and when the second special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit. It may be.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. 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. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with 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.

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. 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, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

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

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

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a random number counter for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

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

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

  In S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

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

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.

  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). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: 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.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination 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, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: 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). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (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). For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. 2 Executes the variable display of special symbols.

  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). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in 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 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S33 (excluding S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

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

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0.

(2) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (type, any of 15 round normal jackpot, 15 round probability variation jackpot, or two round probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type judgment, jackpot (Design 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 a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 5 (MR5): The initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining the initial value of random 4).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of 15 round normal big hits, 15 rounds probable big hits, and 2 rounds probable big hits. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. When determining a variation pattern, first, a variation pattern type is determined using a random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). Then, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  In this embodiment, in the case of 15 round normal big hit and 15 round probability variation big hit, it is classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Yes. Further, in the case of 2 rounds probable big hits, similar to the 15 round big hits, they are classified into normal reach fluctuation pattern types, which are fluctuation pattern types with normal reach, and fluctuation pattern types with super reach. In the case of a two round probability variation big hit, a non-reach special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern, and a reach special variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. You may classify into. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate.

  In the case of outliers, a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves normal reach, and a super reach variation that is a variation pattern type that involves super reach. They are classified into pattern types.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. In addition, such a variation pattern type is displayed in a variable manner because the selection ratio is set differently when the number of reserved symbols of special symbols is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of stored special symbols is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the variation time is shortened compared to when the number of stored special symbols is less than the predetermined number. Control for shortening the variable display time in this way is referred to as hold number reduction control.

  As the setting of the variation pattern type, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, and a variation with first super reach (super reach A). The variation pattern type to which the pattern belongs, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern to which the second super reach (super reach B) belongs, and the variation pattern type including the variation pattern to which the third super reach (super reach C) belongs. You may make it divide.

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 8A 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. 8 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  In the following description, out of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probable change big hit judgment table, the normal big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability variation. It is also used as a common jackpot determination value in the hourly jackpot determination table, and is called a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. It is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change.

  The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination value corresponding to the random R value may be expressed as a “hit determination value”. Further, the jackpot determination corresponding to the value of the random R may be expressed as “hit determination”.

  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 big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any one of the jackpot determination values shown, it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (15 round normal jackpot, 15 round probability variation jackpot, or two round probability variation jackpot). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (B) uses a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when determining the jackpot type.

  Further, FIG. 8C shows the use of reserved memory (also referred to as second reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when determining the jackpot type.

  Each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (C) is determined when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol. In addition, based on a random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1), the jackpot type is determined as one of “15 round normal jackpot”, “15 round probability jackpot”, “two round probability jackpot”, It is a table referred in order to determine a jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B, there are numerical values to be compared with a random value of “15 round normal jackpot”, “15 round probability jackpot”, “two round probability jackpot”. The determination value (big hit type determination value) corresponding to each of these is set.

  The second special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 8C is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and judgment values corresponding to “15 round normal jackpot” and “15 round probability variation jackpot”, respectively. (Big hit type judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, unlike the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, a determination value corresponding to “2 round probability variable big hit” is not set. Therefore, when a big hit is made based on the fluctuation display result of the second special symbol, the big hit type of “2 round probability variable big hit” is not selected, and there is no case of being controlled to “2 round probability variable big hit”. As a result, the type of jackpot controlled according to the variation display result is partially different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this way, by preventing the occurrence of “two round probability variation big hit” in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second start winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 is provided in the short time state. Since the frequency at which the second special symbol variation display is executed is increased by winning the start, the probability of a big hit of 15 rounds can be increased, the starting rate is improved, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to.

  As the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, a table that can also select “2 round probability variable jackpot” may be used as in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. In that case, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a lower selection ratio of “two rounds probable big hit” than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. The same effect can be obtained as in the case where “2 rounds probable big hit” cannot be selected in the determination table.

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the jackpot type judgment value is also used as a judgment value (big jackpot judgment value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is done. The determination value corresponding to “15 round 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 “15 round probability variation big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “2 rounds probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “5” of the first special symbol and the second special symbol of the big hit symbol.

  In this way, in each of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8C, a plurality of determination values are included in one jackpot symbol. It is associated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one determination value may be associated with one jackpot symbol. For example, if there are 100 symbols from “00” to “99”, for example, the big hit symbol “00” corresponds to the big hit symbol “00”, and the big hit symbol “99” is a big hit. The 100 jackpot type determination values “00” to “99” correspond one-to-one to the 100 jackpot symbols “00” to “99”, such that the type determination value “99” corresponds. You may do it.

  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.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C, data is set in the following relationship.

  When comparing the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (C), the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. 8 (C). The determination table has a higher ratio of 15 round big hits (15 round normal big hit and 15 round probability big hit) than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. Thereby, the variable display of the second special symbol can perform the variable display which is advantageous for the player in that it is easier to acquire more prize balls than the variable display of the first special symbol. The reason for this is that the 15-round jackpot is more in the jackpot gaming state because the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set so that more winning balls can be obtained than the 2-round jackpot. This is because it is a big hit that can be obtained. That is, since the big hit of 2 rounds is constituted by the hit where the prize ball cannot be obtained substantially, the big hit of 15 rounds can obtain more prize balls than the big hit of 2 rounds.

  Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C is determined to be 15 rounds probable big hit of 15 rounds than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B. The rate that is done is high. As a result, the variation display of the second special symbol is higher in proportion to the 15-round probability variation big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, the ratios determined for 15 round probability variable jackpots may be the same. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the 15 round probability variable jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  In addition, since the 2-round probability change is not selected in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. The ratio of selecting the 2-round probability variation big hit is higher than the table. For this reason, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher ratio of determining the big hit of 15 rounds than the variation display of the first special symbol. As a result, it is easy to generate a big hit of 15 rounds for the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, about the 1st special symbol corresponding to the 1st start winning opening 13 in which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not provided, you may make it not allocate "2 round probability variation big hit" among big hit types. In this case, the ratio of the big hit type of “15 rounds probable big hit” (“2 rounds probable big hit” is not selected) for the first special symbol, and “15 rounds probable big hit” and “ A setting is made so that the ratio of selecting the big hit type including “two rounds probable big hit” is equal. If it does in this way, it will become easy to generate | occur | produce a big hit of 15 rounds about the start winning to the 1st start winning opening 13, and it can improve the interest of a game.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first game that gives a predetermined amount of game value (for example, the number of rounds) as a big hit that is a specific gaming state that controls the gaming state to be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. 2 as the second gaming state which is disadvantageous compared to the first gaming state by giving a big hit of 15 rounds as a state (15 round normal big hit, 15 round probability variable big hit) and a game value of an amount smaller than the gaming value The case where the big hit of the round (2 round probability variation big hit) is determined is described. However, the game value given to the specific game state is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the second gaming state, the first gaming state may be determined in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value. . Further, for example, the first gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per one time during the big hit is increased as the gaming value as compared with the second gaming state. Also, for example, even if the same 15 rounds of big hit, a second gaming state where the big winning opening is opened once per round and a first gaming state where the big winning opening is opened multiple times per round are prepared. The game value in the first gaming state may be increased by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the second gaming state or the first gaming state, when the grand prize opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds are finished in the second gaming state) However, in the case of the first gaming state, an undigested round remains), and an effect may be executed in such a way as to inquire whether or not the big hit continues further. And in the case of the second gaming state, since all 15 rounds have been finished internally, the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the first gaming state, there are still undigested rounds remaining internally. The jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the jackpot of the 15th opening). Thus, the relationship between the first gaming state and the second gaming state is that the second gaming state is more disadvantageous than the first gaming state due to the gaming value and the like given to the specific gaming state. Anything is acceptable.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. Command 8C01 (H) is an effect control command for designating that it is determined to be out of place. Command 8C02 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 15 rounds are normally determined as big hit. Command 8C03 (H) is an effect control command for designating that 15 rounds probable big hit has been determined. Command 8C04 (H) is an effect control command for designating that a two-round probability variation jackpot is determined.

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands (hit hit start designation command) for designating the start of the big hit game. The jackpot start designation command includes a plurality of commands such as a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start 2 designation command, and a two round probability change start designation command, depending on the type of jackpot. The jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted in the case of designating the start of a jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds of a normal jackpot. The jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted in the case of designating the start of a jackpot gaming state with a 15-round probability variable jackpot. The 2-round probability change start designation command is transmitted when designating the start of the big hit gaming state for the 2-round probability change big hit.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 1 designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds of a normal jackpot. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 2 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for a 15-round probability variable jackpot. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end 3 designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 2-round probability variable jackpot.

  Command A 401 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first prize, in which the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for the first start prize opening 13, that is, the first start prize. ). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a start prize, that is, a second start prize, in which the second special symbol variation display is performed for the second start prize opening 14, ).

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the time-short state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  By such an effect control command, it is possible to inform the effect control microcomputer 100 which state or combination of the game state is the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state. Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize which state or combination of the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, so that the normal state It is possible to perform various effects such as image display according to the time-short state and the probability variation state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the opening pattern data table stored in the ROM 54 will be described. In the opening pattern data table, special variable winning balls including the number of opening (number of rounds upper limit), opening time (opening time during each round), and interval time (time between each round) for each type of jackpot. A data indicating an opening pattern of the device 20 is set.

  For example, for the 15 round normal big hit and the 15 round probability variation big hit, data that the number of releases is 15, the release time is 29 seconds, and the interval time is 5 seconds is set in the release pattern data table. In the 2 round probability variation big hit, the number of times of opening is 2, and data with an interval time of 0.5 seconds is set in the opening pattern data table.

  The interval time may be set so that the same time is obtained for the 15 round normal big hit, the 15 round probability big hit, and the two round probability big hit. In addition, for big hits that are easy to obtain a winning ball (for example, 15 rounds normal big hit, 15 rounds probable big hit) and big hits that are difficult to get a winning ball (for example, 2 rounds probable big hit), the number of rounds per jackpot is a fixed number of rounds ( For example, 15 rounds) is set so that a long hit time at which a winning ball is easily obtained is set to a long opening time at which a winning ball is easily obtained, and an extremely short opening time at which a winning ball is hard to obtain a prize ball is set. It may be.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31.

  As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first winning opening 13 (starting first) When the start winning) has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is made. When (second start winning) has occurred (S311), start port switch passing processing is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process.

The processes of S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the special symbol variable display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 stores the special symbol in the reserved memory buffer (the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer in FIG. 12) corresponding to the special symbol for which the variable display is started. Confirm the number of stored numerical data (number of pending storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the hold storage number counter. If the count value of the reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In the case of jackpot, the jackpot type is determined. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

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

  Special symbol stop process (S304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decorative symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. When the big hit gaming state is a probable change state and the probability change flag is set, the probability change flag is reset (reset regardless of whether the big hit is a promiscuous big hit that is probable. ) Further, when the time-short flag is set in the big hit gaming state, or when the condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied based on the number of times of variable display, the time-short flag is reset.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to open the big winning opening according to the opening pattern as described above according to the type of the big hit. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-winner opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the pre-opening pre-opening processing is also a process of starting the big hit gaming state.

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

  Big hit end process (S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. 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 is performed. In addition, processing for setting a flag (for example, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 12, 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. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number ( Random 2) and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. The random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. It may be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process described later. Good. Further, the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S215). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S215. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (see S211).

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S225) and ends the process.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of S213-S215 and the process of S223-S225 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, data indicating “second” is set, and a common storage routine (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) is selected or started according to the set data in the common routine A winning designation command (first starting winning designation command or second starting winning designation command) is selected.

  FIG. 13 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 (see FIG. 12) (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

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

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

  Here, the “common processing routine” is a program for realizing a specific series of processes, and in this embodiment, a series for performing variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It points to the program for realizing the process. In this embodiment, the “common processing routine” includes the processing of S55 to S76 in the special symbol normal processing described later, the variation pattern setting processing of S301, the display result specifying command transmission processing of S302, and the special symbol variation of S303. The process and the special symbol stop process of S304 are included.

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

  Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority. Thereby, the following effects can be obtained. During a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the time-shortening control is performed, so that it becomes easy for the variable winning ball device 15 to win the game ball at the second start winning port 14. Therefore, during the predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, the data in the second reserved memory is more likely to be generated than at other times. When the reserved storage data is stored in both the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer, the second reserved storage is more effective than the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the first reserved storage data. Since the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data is preferentially executed, it is possible to efficiently process the stored storage data that is likely to occur in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Occurrence of start winnings (starting conditions) that cannot be stored as the second reserved memory and become invalid due to the limitation by the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number can be reduced. Thereby, the execution efficiency of the variable display of the 2nd special symbol display 8b in the time-short state after completion | finish of jackpot game state can be improved.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area 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 random number buffer area 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. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, a first reserved memory number storage area for storing the first reserved memory number designated by the first reserved memory number designation command when the first reserved memory number designation command is received, and a second reserved There is provided a second reserved memory number storage area for storing the second reserved memory number designated by the second reserved memory number designation command when the memory number designation command is received. The production control microcomputer 100 updates the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area every time the first reserved memory number designation command is received, thereby obtaining the latest first reserved memory. Each time the second reserved memory number designation command is received, the latest second reserved memory number is recognized by updating the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. To do.

  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 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is 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 change flag is determined to be 15 round normal big hit, 15 round probability big hit or 2 round probability big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then a predetermined number of times (100 times). When the condition that the variable display is performed or the condition that the next big hit is decided, whichever comes first, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and reset when the stop symbol is stopped and displayed Is done.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). Then, as tables used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 8C. 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.

  In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the big hit type determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and selected in S72. Using the jackpot type determination table, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is determined (S73). Further, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, 15 rounds are compared with the case where the variable display of the first separate symbol is executed. Is selected at a high rate (15 round normal big hit and 15 round probability variable big hit).

  As shown in FIG. 8C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol is different for each jackpot type. Since the symbols are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control corresponding to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “15 round normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type. When the big hit type is “15 round probability variable big hit”, “02” is set as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “2 round probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “15 round probability variable big hit”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “15 round probability variable big hit”, “7” is decided as the special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “2 rounds probable big hit”, “5” is decided as the special symbol stop symbol.

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. A determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern according to the time-shortening information indicating, and the probability variation information indicating the normal state (non-probability variation state) or the certain variation state. One of the tables is selected based on the selection condition (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S114.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set. The probability variation information is information indicating whether or not the probability variation state is present. The probability variation information indicates that the probability variation state is set when the probability variation flag is set, and indicates that the probability variation state is not established when the probability variation flag is not set. In this embodiment, the case where the data indicating the time reduction information and the data of the time reduction flag are separately provided is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the data of the time reduction flag may be used as it is as the time reduction state. . In this embodiment, the data indicating the probability variation information and the data of the probability variation flag are separately provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the data of the probability variation flag may be used as it is as the probability variation state. .

  If the big hit flag is not set in S91, it is determined that the big hit flag is not set, and the CPU 56 determines that the above-mentioned time reduction information and the total pending storage number information (in the above-described first pending storage number storage area). In order to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern in accordance with the information obtained by adding the first reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. One of the tables is selected based on the table selection condition (S95). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S114.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the determination table selected in the processing of S92, S94 or S95. The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the data of the variation pattern type determination table in (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reservation storage buffer or second reservation storage buffer), and uses the variation pattern in the determination table selected in the processing of S92, S94, or S95. By referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the determination table unit, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The value may be directly extracted from the data, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Further, when random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize and the variation pattern type is determined in S114, a value is obtained from the random number counter for variation pattern type determination for generating random 2. The variation pattern type may be determined by direct extraction and based on the extracted random number value.

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

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

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, the variation pattern type may be determined based on the determination result of whether or not to reach. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 determines any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation commands) according to the determined type of big hit or loss. (See FIG. 9).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (S125). When the variable time timer times out (S126), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command is set in the production control microcomputer 100 (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the hourly flag (S134), and the big hit start 1 designation command is sent to the production control microcomputer 100 according to the determined hit type. Either a jackpot start 2 designation command or a 2-round probability change start designation command (big hit start designation command) is set (S135).

  Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15 rounds of normal jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a 15-round probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a two-round probability variation jackpot, a two-round probability variation start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type corresponds to 15 round normal big hit, 15 round probability variable big hit, or 2 round probability variable big hit is based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Is determined.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Also, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 round normal jackpot and 15 15 rounds in case of round odds, 2 rounds in case of 2 rounds.) Opening time (for example, 29 seconds for 15 rounds and 15 rounds, and 2 rounds. For example, 5 seconds for 15 round normal big hit and 15 round probability big hit, and 0.5 seconds for 2 round probability big hit.) Is set in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  When the round number is the same for 15 round normal big hit, 15 round probability big hit, and 2 round probability big hit, a fixed value (for example, 15 times) is used as the number of open times set in S137. Therefore, the process for setting the number of times the big hit gaming state is released can be simplified.

  In S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S139). If the time reduction flag is set, it is checked whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (S139A). When the probability change flag is not set, it is a non-probability change state and a short time state, that is, a short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds of normal big hit.

  It is necessary to continue the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds of normal big hits until either the variable display is executed 100 times or the next big hit occurs. Such a continuation period of 100 display times is managed by updating a short time counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the short time state by the special symbol stop process each time the variable display is executed. In order to perform such management, when it is determined in S139A that the probability variation flag is not set, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S140). As will be described later, the hour / times counter is set to a value (100) corresponding to a predetermined number (100 times) in the big hit end process (S307) at the end of the big hit game state of 15 rounds of normal big hit.

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S141). If the value of the time reduction counter has become 0, it is determined that the duration of the time reduction state after 15 rounds of normal big hit has ended. Then, the time reduction flag is reset (S142). Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the short-time state to the normal state (non-short-time state). Then, the CPU 56 sets a normal state designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in response to the change of the gaming state from the short-time state to the normal state (non-short-time state) (S143), and proceeds to S149. Thereby, the normal state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

  If the time reduction flag is not set in S139, or if the probability variation flag is set in S139A, it does not correspond to the time reduction state after 15 rounds of normal big hit, so the process proceeds to S149 as it is. Further, when the value of the time reduction counter is not 0 in S141, the time reduction state is continued, and the process directly proceeds to S149.

  When the process proceeds to S149, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S149).

  FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) in the special symbol process. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. As a result, at the start of the big hit gaming state, the big hit display time set as described above is reached until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes zero, so control for notifying that a big hit has occurred is performed. It is. In addition, during the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the interval time set in S440, which will be described later, is used until the value of the big prize opening control timer becomes 0. Done.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 designates the big prize opening opening designation command (A1XX) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds during the opening of the big prize opening (during round). (H)) is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S403). The CPU 56 recognizes the number of rounds by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game. Then, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to open to open the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 20) (S404), and decrements the value of the opening number counter by -1 (S405).

  In addition, the value corresponding to the opening time of the round based on the opening pattern data corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the winning prize control timer as a value corresponding to the maximum time that the winning prize opening can be opened in each round. (S406). As the opening time of the round, the opening time data set in S137 is set. For example, in the case of 15 round normal big hit and 15 round probability variation big hit, the opening time is set to 29 seconds, and in the case of 2 round probability big hit, the opening time is set to 0.5 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S407).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special prize opening control timer by 1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (S432). If the count switch 23 is not turned on, the process is terminated. When the count switch 23 is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S434). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. Note that the determination order of S421 and S432 may be reversed.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, or when the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 performs control to drive the solenoid 21 and close the big prize opening (S435). ). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the opening number counter (S438). When the value of the number-of-opening counter is not 0, the CPU 56 designates the post-big prize opening after-opening designation command (A2XX (H)) for designating the display state according to the number of rounds after the big prize opening is opened (after the round is completed). ) Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440). Specifically, specifically, the interval time data set in S137 is set as the interval time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S441).

  When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a big hit end command corresponding to the big hit type to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S442). Specifically, in S442, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (for example, the time to notify the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot control timer (S443), and the value of the special symbol process flag Is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer in which the big hit end time is set (S154). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S155). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. If the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a 15 round probability variable big hit or a two round probability variable big hit (S158).

  If the big hit type is a 15-round probability change big hit or a 2-round probability change big hit, a probability change flag is set (S159), and the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state. Then, the process proceeds to S161. If the type of jackpot is not 15 rounds probable big hit or 2 rounds probable big hit in S158 (if it is a 15 round normal big hit), the process proceeds to S161.

  In S161, a time reduction flag is set (S161). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S161A). When the probability change flag is not set, it is the end of the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds of normal big hits in terms of elimination, and for example, 100 is set in the hour / count counter (S162) and the process proceeds to S163. Thereby, after the end of the big hit game state of 15 rounds of normal big hit, the period until the variable display is executed 100 times is continuously controlled to the time-short state. On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set, it is the end of the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds probability change big hit or 2 rounds probability change big hit according to the elimination method, and the process proceeds to S163 as it is. As a result, in the case of 15 rounds probable big hit and 2 rounds probable big hit, the number of executions of the variable display is not limited, and the time is continuously controlled until the next big hit. In S163, the CPU 56 performs a process for transmitting a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S163). As a result, a time reduction state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Next, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S164), and ends the process.

  As described above, when the time-short state is entered, the time-short state designation command is transmitted, whereby the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the time-short state is established.

  Next, the normal symbol display result determination table used for determining the display result of the normal symbol will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol display result determination table. The normal symbol display result determination table is stored in the ROM 54.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table, the random 4 (1-201) value (determined value) for normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol variation time, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ( The relationship between the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second start winning opening 14) is shown separately for a normal gaming state (a gaming state in which the electric chew support control is not performed) and an electric chew support control state.

  In the normal gaming state, when the determined value is any of 1 to 20, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 10 seconds, and the release time is once in 0.3 seconds. Set to open. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 21 to 201 in the normal gaming state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

  In addition, when the determined value is any of 1 to 180 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is taken as a hit, the variation time is set to 1 second, and the release time is 1.5. Set to open 3 times per second. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 181 to 201 in the electric chew support control state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 1 second.

  Thus, regarding the control of the normal symbol, in the electric chew support control state, compared with the normal gaming state, the determined value is set to be higher, the variation time is set to be shorter, Further, the opening time and the number of opening times are set to increase.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the detection signal from the gate switch 32a provided in the gate 32 is in an on state, thereby detecting whether a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 has been detected. It is determined whether or not (S501). In S501, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is turned on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate (passed ball), Processing at the time of passing through the gate is executed (S502).

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in S502, the following process is executed. First, whether or not the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of general-purpose reserved storage data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. The usual figure storage unit stores a maximum of four random number numerical data for determining the display result of the normal symbol extracted when the gate pass of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a as the normal figure storage data. It has a data storage area for storing. This ordinary reserved storage unit, like the above-described first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer, saves the order in which the ordinary reserved storage data is stored in an identifiable state, and changes according to the order. The general-purpose reserved storage data used for display is erased, and the data storage area is shifted one by one for the remaining general-purpose reserved storage data.

  In S <b> 502, when the number of stored customary drawings is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data indicating random 4. Then, the extracted random 4 numerical data is set as general-purpose storage data in the first-order area of the data storage area that is not stored in the general-purpose storage section and is free. On the other hand, if the number of the general-purpose reserved memory reaches the upper limit value in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, the detection of the current game ball is invalidated, and the random number 4 is not newly extracted and stored.

  After the processing at the time of passing the gate and after it is determined in S501 that the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is in the OFF state, the following S510 to S514 are performed according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Execute each process.

  The normal symbol normal process of S510 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the normal symbol variable display on the normal symbol display 10 based on the presence / absence of the general symbol hold storage data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. . At this time, for example, when there is the general-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on whether or not the time reduction flag is set, it recognizes whether or not it is in the electric chew support control state, and the universal symbol hold memory stored in the head order of the universal symbol hold memory unit. Based on the data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol), the display result in the normal symbol variation display is set to “win” with reference to the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. Or “departure” is determined.

  As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, when the electronic chew support control state corresponding to the short time state is set, the display result of the normal symbol is displayed more than in the normal gaming state which is the non-electric chew support control state. The decision value to be compared with the random number 4 is assigned so that the ratio of the decision of “winning” is increased. Thus, in the electric chew support control state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, the display result of the normal symbol is more easily determined as “winning” than in the normal game state, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. 2. The start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol variation time is also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, when the electric chew support control state corresponding to the short time state is set, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is larger than that in the normal game state which is the non-electric chew support control state. It is set to be shorter. Thus, in the electric chew support control state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, when the time reduction flag is set, the electric chew support control state is recognized, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is compared with the normal game state. The variation time is determined so as to be shorter. In the electric chew support control state, the interval at which the normal symbol variation display result is derived and displayed is shortened, so that the interval at which the “win” variation display result is derived and displayed is also shortened, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is formed. The second start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol determination process, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) are also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, the normal symbol display result determination table recognizes that the electric chew support control state is in effect when the hourly flag is set, and if it is in the electric chew support control state, The opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) is set longer and the number of times of opening is larger than in the case of a certain normal gaming state. Therefore, in the electric chew support control state, the open time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) becomes longer than in the normal game state in the non-electric chew support control state, and Control is performed so that the number of times of opening is increased. As a result, in the electric chew support control state, the opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening increases, so that the time and number of times that the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) is in the opened state increase. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, after such various determinations are made, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process of S512 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 10. The normal symbol that is variably displayed based on these settings is displayed with the normal symbol display result that is the normal symbol display result when the normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed and the variation display is stopped. In the normal symbol variation process, an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. At this time, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the variation time determined in the normal symbol determination process. When the determined fluctuation time is reached, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. The setting for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal symbol is set to “3” for the value of the normal symbol process flag when the measured elapsed time reaches the determined variation time in the normal symbol variation process of S512. It may be performed before the update. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is operated to open the second position by operating the movable piece in the open state. Control is performed to change the winning opening 14 from the closed state to the open state. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. As a result, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern corresponding to the gaming state and the display result as shown in FIG. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  Next, control executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the production control microcomputer 100.

  In FIG. 22, as an example, 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, various effects SR2 for decision is shown.

  SR1-1, SR1-2, and SR1-3 are used for randomly determining the left, middle, and right stop symbols (final stop symbols excluding temporary stop symbols) of the effect symbols. SR2 is used for randomly determining various contents of effects such as effects produced by an image displayed on the effect display device 9.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within the range associated in FIG. By being extracted at a given timing, it is used as a random number.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9.

  In the example shown in FIG. 23, when the received display result designation command indicates a 15-round normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 A combination of effect symbols (15 round normal jackpot symbol combinations) in which three symbols of left, middle and right are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates a 15 round probability variation big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the left, middle, A combination of performance symbols in which the right three symbols are odd-numbered (a combination of 15 round probability variation big hit symbols) is determined. In the case of deviation (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than those described above (a combination of deviation symbols such as left / right inconsistency, right / left inconsistency, etc.) is determined. However, when the reach effect is accompanied, the combination of the effect symbols in which the left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates a 2-round probability change big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 A combination of predetermined effect symbols such as “1, 2, 3”, “4, 5, 6” or “7, 8, 9” is determined as the stop symbol.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

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

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

  Next, random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers including SR1-1, SR1-2, SR1-3, and SR2 as shown in FIG. 22 is executed (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. 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 device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like. At the start of the variation display, the timing of the variation display time timer that measures the variation time of the variation display executed in response to the received variation pattern command is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

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

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

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

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

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

  The effect control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol as follows, for example. For example, in the effect symbol variation start process, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol are extracted, and a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the effect symbol is associated with a numerical value. Are used to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing and stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. Using the symbol determination data table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in a variation display result of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. Thus, when determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of a big hit symbol or a combination of special symbols (chance eyes), Each stop symbol is determined by correcting it to be a combination (for example, 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 symbols (for example, the middle symbol is corrected so as to be shifted by one symbol). A stop symbol is determined.

  Further, when determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and SR1-1 is used using a data table for determining outliers. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is the stop symbol of the final stop symbol As determined.

  In determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type.

  When it is decided to make 15 rounds probable big hit, using the odd big hit symbol determination table, for example, any combination of odd symbols such as “7, 7, 7” on the left, middle and right is selected. Select and decide. In the odd-hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd-number symbols. When determining the jackpot symbol combination of the odd symbol, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is extracted from the odd jackpot symbol determination table. It is determined as a combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right effect symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination. 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.

  In addition, when it is decided to win 15 rounds of normal jackpots, the even jackpot symbol determination table is used, for example, any of the even symbols such as “2, 2, 2” on the left, middle, and right. Select and determine combinations. In the even jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even number symbols. When determining the combination of even big hit symbols, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are combined using the even big hit symbol design table. Is determined as a combination of stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols.

  Further, when it is decided to make a two-round probability variation big hit, using the special symbol determination table, for example, “1, 2, 3”, “4, 5, 6” or “left, middle, right” , “7, 8, 9” as a combination of effect symbols.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. In other words, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process table 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 above, effect devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 are 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.

  The process table shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  The effect control CPU 101 displays the contents of the process data 1 selected according to the change pattern (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) in steps S801 to S803 when the display of the effect symbols is changed. ), The control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speakers 27R and 27L as the effect parts) is executed. For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9, a command is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S811). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, storing data indicating that the display result 1 designation command has been received for the variation display by command analysis processing in a variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM. It is determined by whether or not it exists. Note that whether or not it is decided to make a difference may be confirmed based on the type of variation pattern command that can specify whether or not to make a big hit. If it is decided to be out of sync, a command corresponding to a non-reach fluctuation pattern that does not become reach (a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation) (a fluctuation pattern command that indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation) is received as a fluctuation pattern command. It is confirmed whether it has been done (S812). 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.

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the effect control CPU 101 uses the predetermined error symbol determination data table to determine a stop symbol that does not become a reach of the effect symbol ( The process proceeds to S814) and S820. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols. In the process of S814, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and extracted using the detachable symbol determination data table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100. The symbol corresponding to the random number is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the left, middle and right effect symbols. Thus, when determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally a combination of jackpot symbols (a combination of 15 round probability variable big hit symbols, a combination of 15 round normal jackpot symbols, 2 In the case of a match with the round probability variation big winning symbol combination), each stop symbol is determined by correcting so that it becomes a combination of the off symbol (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally a reach symbol, the stop symbol is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and stopping each symbol. The symbol is determined.

  When it is determined in step S812 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the reach combination (S815). The process proceeds to S820. In the process of S815, numerical data (random number) 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. Also in this case, when a big hit symbol combination is accidentally formed, each stop symbol is determined by correcting it so that it becomes a combination of symbols other than chance chances (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol). The

  If it is not determined to be off (S811), the effect control CPU 101 determines a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the winning symbol combination (S813) according to the type of jackpot (S813), and S820. Proceed to

  In S813, a winning symbol combination is determined according to the winning type as follows. The effect control CPU 101 determines the jackpot type based on which display result designation command among the display result 2 designation command to display result 4 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area.

  When it is determined that it is decided to make 15 rounds probable big hit, using the 15 round probable big hit symbol determination table, a combination of 15 round probable big hit symbols (for example, “7, 7, 7 ”is selected and determined. In the 15-round probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each of the numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined 15 round probability variation big hit symbols. When determining the combination of 15 round probability variation big hit symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and using the 15 round probability variation big hit symbol determination table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is 15 It is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right production symbols constituting the combination of the round probability variation big hit symbols. 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.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that it has been decided to make a 15-round normal jackpot symbol, it uses a 15-round normal jackpot symbol determination table to combine 15 round normal jackpot symbols (for example, left, middle , The right is “2, 2, 2” or any combination of even-numbered symbols such as “2”. In the 15 round normal jackpot symbol determination table, each of the numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of 15 round normal jackpot symbols determined in advance. When determining a combination of 15 round normal jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and using the 15 round normal jackpot symbol determination table, symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are It is determined as a combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols constituting the combination of round normal jackpot symbols.

  In addition, when the CPU 101 for effect control determines that it is determined to make a 2-round probability variation jackpot, a combination of 2-round probability variation jackpot symbols (for example, left, middle, On the right side, “1,2,3”, “4,5,6” or “7,8,9” or other chance combination) is selected and determined. In the 2-round probability variation symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of combinations of 2-round probability variation big hit symbols. When determining the combination of 2 round probability variation big hit symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and 2 rounds of symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are used using the 2 round probability variation design determination table. It is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right production symbols that constitutes the combination of probability variation symbols.

  In S520, the effect control CPU 101 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S820). In S820, the effect control CPU 101 performs a plurality of types of symbol variations stored in the symbol variation control pattern table in accordance with various effect control (effect operations) patterns designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Of the control patterns, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the specified various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as an effect control pattern to be used as the effect of the variable display.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 100, for example, the production display device during the period from the start of the production design change until the production design that is the final stop design is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect display operation in the 9 display areas, the effect display operation in the reach effect, and the effect display operation in the notice effect are stored as a symbol change control pattern. Yes.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S820 (S821). Then, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S822).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component and the production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is started (S824). 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. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. In addition, a drive signal for operating the movable member 78 is output in accordance with the movable member control data.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer (S825). The variation display time timer is a timer for measuring the variation time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S826), and the process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process.

  In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation display time timer (S842). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843).

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

  In this way, time management is performed using the process timer, and process data is sequentially switched, thereby performing various effects control including variable display control.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out based on the value of the variable display time timer (S847). If the variation display time timer has timed out (Y in S847), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S849). On the other hand, when the variable display time timer has not timed out (N in S847), it is confirmed whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S848). When the confirmation command reception flag is not set (N in S848), the effect symbol changing process is terminated. On the other hand, when the confirmed command reception flag is set (Y in S848), the process proceeds to S849. Even if the fluctuation display time timer has not timed out (N in S848), the process shifts to control for stopping fluctuation when a symbol determination designation command is received. For example, a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is taken. Even when the variation pattern command shown is received, the variation of the effect symbol can be ended when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, the state of the game state is determined based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability change end designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data specifying whether or not the game is present is stored and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. The variation display of the effect design is executed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process of FIG. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset (S852), and control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol determined in any of S813, S814, and S815 in FIG. 27 is performed (S853A). ). In addition, a decorative symbol variation end flag is set (S853B).

  When the decoration symbol variation end flag is set, the variation in the effect display device 9 is stopped. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (S854). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, it is determined whether it is a 15 round probability variable big hit or a 15 round normal big hit. If it is determined that it is not a big hit for 15 rounds, the process proceeds to S897.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that any of the 15 rounds is a big hit, the number of consecutive big hits (so-called consecutive number of times) is incremented by 1 (S891), and the number of big hits is displayed on the effect display device 9. The number of consecutive big hits is not limited to being displayed on the effect display device 9, but a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display) provided in another device (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a card unit, a calling lamp, or the like). Display on a device and a 7-segment display).

  FIG. 32 is a display screen diagram showing a display example of the number of consecutive big hits, the number of remaining hours, and the number of withdrawals in the effect display device 9. Referring to FIG. 32, the number of consecutive big hits is displayed in a manner such as “5 consecutive wins!” In the upper left of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 29, it is next determined whether or not the number of consecutive big hits has reached 10 (S893). If it is determined that the number of consecutive big hits is less than 10, the process to be executed is advanced to S897.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of consecutive big hits is 10 or more, it is determined whether or not the big hit is 15 rounds of normal big hit (S894). If it is determined that 15 rounds are not normally big hits, the process to be executed is advanced to S897.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that 15 rounds are a normal big hit, an ending effect execution flag is set (S895), and execution of the ending effect in the effect display device 9 is started (S896). Thereafter, the process to be executed is advanced to S897.

  Here, the ending effect is the case where the number of consecutive big hits is 10 or more, or the number of consecutive big hits is 10 or more, and the advantage is a predetermined advantage (for example, the advantage of 15 rounds probable big hit ) Is a specific performance that is executed when the game is controlled to a big hit less than (for example, 15 round normal big hit or 2 round probability big hit), and the big hit continuation count has exceeded a predetermined number (here 10 times) For example, an effect that changes the background during another big hit and the background during the big hit. Note that once the ending effect is executed once during the jackpot continuation, it is not executed until the continuation of the jackpot ends.

  In S897, the type of the big hit this time (in this embodiment, 15 round probability big hit, 15 round normal big hit, 2 round positive big hit) is stored in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100 as the big hit history. The stored jackpot history is a history at least while the jackpot continues (a jackpot duration).

  Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S898).

  When it is determined not to make a big hit (NO in S854), the effect control CPU 101 executes the off-time process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the off-time processing. Referring to FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not a pullback mode flag indicating that the pullback mode is in effect is set (S861).

  Conventionally, the number of consecutive big hits is counted from the time when the short-time state is ended after the initial hit, which is the big hit when the number of consecutive big hits is zero. In the present embodiment, as the pull-back mode, a mode of a control state during the pull-back period is provided in the case of extending the period for counting the number of consecutive big hits for a predetermined pull-back period after the short-time state ends. .

  If it is determined that the pullback mode flag is not set (NO in S861), it is determined whether or not the time reduction state flag is set. The time-short state flag is a flag that is set in S981 of FIG. 31 described later at the end of the big hit, and is reset in S866 of FIG. When it is determined that the time reduction state flag is not set (NO in S862), the process to be executed is advanced to the process of S878.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the short-time state flag is set (YES in S862), the value of the short-time fluctuation remaining number counter for counting the remaining number of fluctuations in the short-time state is decremented by 1 (S863). The remaining number of fluctuation displays in the short-time state indicated by the short-time fluctuation remaining number counter is displayed on the effect display device 9 (S864).

  Referring to FIG. 32 again, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the remaining number of time-varying state variable displays is displayed, for example, on the upper right of the effect display device 9 in the form of “1 time remaining”. .

  Returning to FIG. 30, it is then determined whether or not the remaining number of time-varying state change indications indicated by the time-varying remaining number counter has reached zero (S865). If it is determined that it has not been reached (NO in S865), the process to be executed is advanced to the process in S878.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining number of time-varying state variable displays has reached 0 (YES in S865), the time-short state flag is reset (S866), and the retraction mode flag is set (S867).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the ending effect execution flag described in S895 in FIG. 29 is set, that is, whether or not the ending effect has been started (S868).

  When it is determined that the ending effect execution flag is set (YES in S868), the type of jackpot until the time when the ending effect indicated by the jackpot history stored in the RAM in S897 in FIG. Based on this, the number of withdrawals, which is the number of times the variable period is displayed in the withdrawal period, is calculated and set in the remaining withdrawal number counter (S869). Thus, since the number of pullbacks is calculated only once when controlled in the pullback mode, the number of pullbacks is calculated every time the jackpot ends from when the ending effect is executed until it is controlled to the pullback mode. Compared with, the control burden is reduced.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending effect execution flag is not set (NO in S868), based on the type of jackpot until the current variation display shown in the jackpot history stored in RAM in S897 of FIG. The number of withdrawals is calculated and set in the remaining withdrawal number counter (S870).

  As a method for calculating the number of pullbacks, in the present embodiment, when the number of rounds of 2-round probability variation jackpot of the target period is m times, and the number of times of 15 round probability variation jackpots and 15 round normal jackpots is n times, The number of pull-backs is calculated by the calculation formula of 10m + 5n.

  By calculating with such a calculation formula, even if the number of prize balls obtained in comparison with 15 rounds of jackpot is small and there are many 2 round jackpots with low advantage, a big round of 15 rounds has occurred. Since the number of withdrawals is greater than the case, the player's disappointment can be reduced.

  After S869 and S870, the retraction mode entry screen and the remaining number of retractions are displayed on the effect display device 9 (S871). Next, a pull back mode effect is executed (S872). The pullback mode effect is a special effect that is not executed in another state or mode, and is an effect that can notify the player that the control is being performed in the pullback mode. The pull back mode effect is executed during the pull back mode. Thereafter, the process to be executed is advanced to the process of S878.

  Referring to FIG. 32 again, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the retraction mode entry screen is a screen for informing that the retraction mode has been entered, for example, by displaying “mode entry”. The remaining number of withdrawals is displayed, for example, in the form of “25 times” at the lower right of the screen of FIG.

  When it is determined that the pullback mode flag is set (YES in S861), the value of the remaining pullback count counter is decremented by 1 (S872), and the remaining pullback count indicated by the remaining pullback count counter is the effect display device 9 (S873).

  Referring to FIG. 32 again, as shown in FIGS. 32 (C), 32 (D) and 32 (F), the remaining number of withdrawals is, for example, “24 times” on the lower right side of the effect display device 9. ”And“ 0 times ”.

  Returning to FIG. 30, it is then determined whether or not the remaining number of withdrawals indicated by the remaining withdrawal number counter has reached 0 (S874). If it is determined that it has not been reached (NO in S874), the process to be executed is advanced to the process in S878.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining number of withdrawals has reached 0 (YES in S874), the withdrawal mode flag is reset (S876), and the effect display device 9 notifies that the mode has returned to the normal mode ( S877). Thereafter, the process to be executed is advanced to the process of S878.

  Referring to FIG. 32 again, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (G), “normal mode” is displayed to notify that the mode has returned to the normal mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (H), a variable display in which the number of consecutive big hits is not counted is started.

  Returning to FIG. 30, in S878, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (S807). In the big hit end effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect time measurement timer (S971). The performance time measurement timer is a timer that is set in the mid-round process at the stage before the jackpot end effect process in order to measure the time for managing the effect performed at the end of the jackpot game state. The performance time measurement timer is set to a time determined according to the type of jackpot specified by the jackpot end designation command, for example. And it is confirmed whether the production time measurement timer has timed out (S972).

  When the performance time measurement timer times out (Y in S972), the process proceeds to S981. On the other hand, when the production time measurement timer has not timed out (N in S972), the production control microcomputer 100 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S973).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a process of controlling the production device (production display device 9, speaker 27, various lamps (LEDs 28a to 28c), etc.) in accordance with the contents of process data n (display control execution data n). Execute (S976). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the ending effect on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the CGROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. Output a control signal. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this case, for example, the end of the big hit is notified by displaying the end of the big hit or by displaying a predetermined character on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S977), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (S978). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, the process timer is started (S979), and the process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the effect time measurement timer has timed out (NO in S972), that is, when the big hit end effect is ended, the time reduction state flag is set (S981). Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit (S982). If it was a probable big hit (YES in S982), not only if the probable change state flag was reset at the end of the previous big hit, but also if the probable change state flag was already set at the end of the previous big hit Also, the probability variation state flag is set, and the process to be executed is advanced to S986.

  On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (in the case of NO in S982), not only when the probable change state flag is set at the end of the previous big hit, but also when the probable state flag has already been reset at the end of the previous big hit Even if there is, the probability variation state flag is reset, and the executed process proceeds to S986.

  When the process proceeds to S986, flags other than the predetermined flag necessary for the subsequent processes are reset (S986). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S987), and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process of this process.

  Referring again to FIG. 32, when a big hit occurs in the pullback mode, the number of continuation of big hit is incremented by 1 in S891 of FIG. 29, and the number of continuations of big hit is incremented by 1 in S892 as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the effect display device 9 in a state such as “6 consecutive wins!”.

  FIG. 33 is a first diagram for explaining the number of consecutive big hits. Referring to FIG. 33 (A), if a big hit (for example, two rounds probable big hit) occurs immediately after a big hit (for example, 15 rounds probable big hit) occurs, the number of consecutive big hits is 2 (so-called 2). Ream Chang).

  Further, if a big hit (for example, 15 round normal big hit) occurs immediately after the second big hit, the number of consecutive big hits will be three (so-called triple consecutive).

  After the big hit occurs, the time reduction state is controlled, and if the big hit does not occur in the fluctuation display 100 times in the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends. Conventionally, if the big hit does not occur until the time-short state is completed, the control of the number of consecutive big hits is completed, that is, the continuous change is finished.

  Referring to FIG. 33 (B), if a big hit occurs before the short-time state after occurrence of the big hit, the number of continuation of the big hit, which was three times, is added up to four times (so-called quadruple change). .

  FIG. 34 is a second diagram for explaining the number of consecutive big hits. Referring to FIG. 34 (A), if a big hit does not occur until the time reduction state ends, in the present embodiment, the pull-back mode is controlled.

  Here, since the number of consecutive big hits has not reached 10 and the ending effect has not been executed, as explained in S870 of FIG. 30, based on the type of big hit from the initial hit to the current variation display, 2 Since the number m per round probable big hit m = 1 and the number n round 15 big hit is n = 2, the number of pullbacks is calculated as 10 m + 5n = 10 × 1 + 5 × 2 = 20.

  Then, if a big hit does not occur until the pull-back mode is finished, the control is performed so that the integration of the number of consecutive big hits is finished, that is, the continuous chain is finished. After that, the normal mode which is neither the time-saving state nor the pull-back mode is controlled.

  Referring to FIG. 34 (B), in this case as well, in the case of FIG. 34 (A), the number of consecutive big hits has not reached 10, and the ending effect has not been executed. As described above, based on the type of jackpot from the first hit to the current fluctuation display, the number m of the round 2 probable big hit m = 0 and the number of rounds 15 round hit n = 2, so the number of pullbacks = 10 m + 5n = It is calculated as 10 × 0 + 5 × 2 = 10 times.

  Referring to FIG. 34 (C), if a big hit occurs by the end of the pull-back mode, the number of consecutive big hits that have been three times is added up to four times (so-called quadruple change).

  FIG. 35 is a third diagram for explaining the number of consecutive big hits. Referring to FIG. 35 (A), in this case, unlike the case of FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B), the number of consecutive hits of the jackpot has reached 10 times, and 15 rounds with low advantage Since the big hit has occurred, the ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit.

  Then, if a big hit does not occur before the time saving state is completed, the pullback mode is controlled.

  Here, since the number of hits for the big hit has reached 10 times, and the 15 round normal big hit with a low advantage has occurred and the ending effect is being executed, as described in S869 of FIG. The number of withdrawals is calculated based on the type of jackpot until the ending effect is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 35 (B), after the ending effect is executed, when a big hit occurs between the short-time state and the end of the pull-back mode, the pull-back mode is started from the first pull-back mode. The number of pullback modes is not changed from the number of pullback modes calculated in the first pullback mode, no matter how many big hits have occurred.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) It has a variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) capable of variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. Game machines controlled by a specific gaming state (for example, 15 round probability big hit, 15 round normal big hit, 2 round probability big hit, etc.) that are advantageous to the player when the specified display mode is achieved (for example, pachinko game) Machine 1, slot machine, etc.)
Pre-determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, etc.) that determines whether or not to enter the specific game state and which of the plurality of types of the specific game state to enter when the specific game state is set. 11 (S214, S224, FIG. 13, S60, S71 to S74),
Determined by the pre-determining unit until a predetermined period (for example, a period for counting the number of consecutive chants) elapses after the pre-determining unit determines to enter the specific gaming state and is controlled to the specific gaming state. Counting means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, S891 in FIG. 29) for counting the number of times of the specific gaming state controlled (for example, the number of consecutive big hits, the number of consecutive chants);
Display means for displaying the number of times counted by the counting means (for example, the effect display device 9, the effect control microcomputer 100, S892 in FIG. 29);
The predetermined period is changed based on the type of the specific gaming state determined and controlled by the pre-determining means in the predetermined period (for example, a retraction period corresponding to the number of times accumulated according to the type of jackpot, Extend the Chang period, specifically, accumulate 5 times for 15 round jackpots, 10 times for 2 round jackpots, or the number of pullback periods depending on the range of specific jackpot times for consecutive Chang periods, If the number of specific big hits is 0 to 3 times, the pullback period is 0 times, 4 to 6 times, 50 times, 7 times or more, It is characterized by comprising predetermined period changing means (for example, S897 in FIG. 29, S869, S870 in FIG. 30).

  According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not to enter the specific gaming state, and in the case of entering the specific gaming state, which of the plurality of types of specific gaming state is determined, and the specific gaming state can be set. The number of times of the specific gaming state determined and controlled until the predetermined period elapses after being determined and controlled to the specific gaming state is counted, the counted number is displayed, and the determined and controlled specific game in the predetermined period The predetermined period is changed based on the type of state.

  For this reason, since the predetermined period changes based on the type of the specific gaming state during the predetermined period, the interest of the game can be improved, and the player can also pay attention to the type of the specific gaming state during the predetermined period. Can improve the interest of the game. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game according to the number of times the specific gaming state is continued.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The plurality of types of specific gaming states include a first specific gaming state (for example, 15 round probability variable big hit, 15 round normal big hit) and a second specific gaming state that is less advantageous than the first specific gaming state ( For example, 2 round probability variation jackpot)
The predetermined period changing means changes the predetermined period longer as the proportion of the second specific gaming state determined and controlled by the prior determination means increases (for example, 2 in S869 and S870 in FIG. 30). (The number of pullbacks is 10 m + 5n, where m is the number of rounds and the number of rounds is 15 and n is the number of rounds of 15 rounds).

  According to such a configuration, the plurality of types of specific game states include the first specific game state and the second specific game state having a lower advantage than the first specific game state. As the specific gaming state is determined and controlled, the predetermined period is changed longer.

  For this reason, the predetermined period is changed for a long time based on the type of the specific gaming state during the predetermined period, and the number of the specific gaming state in the predetermined period is increased, so that the interest of the game can be further improved, and the predetermined period It is possible to make the player pay more attention to the type of the specific game state in the game, and to further improve the interest of the game. As a result, the interest of the game can be further improved by the number of times the specific game state is continued.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
It is further characterized by further including special effect execution means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, S872 in FIG. 30) for executing a special effect (for example, a pull-back mode effect) over the predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the special effect is executed over a predetermined period. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player of the period during which the predetermined period is changed in an easily understandable manner.

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3) above,
Specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) that executes a specific effect (for example, an ending effect) when the number of times counted by the counting means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 10 consecutive channels). 29, S893, S896) of FIG. 29 is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed when the counted number becomes a predetermined number or more. For this reason, it is possible to notify the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the specific gaming state in the predetermined period has exceeded the predetermined number of times.

(2-1) It has a variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. Game machines controlled by a specific gaming state (for example, 15 round probability big hit, 15 round normal big hit, 2 round probability big hit, etc.) that are advantageous to the player when the specified display mode is achieved (for example, pachinko game) Machine 1, slot machine, etc.)
Pre-determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, etc.) that determines whether or not to enter the specific game state and which of the plurality of types of the specific game state to enter when the specific game state is set. 11 (S214, S224, FIG. 13, S60, S71 to S74),
Determined by the pre-determining unit until a predetermined period (for example, a period for counting the number of consecutive chants) elapses after the pre-determining unit determines to enter the specific gaming state and is controlled to the specific gaming state. Counting means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100, S891 in FIG. 29) for counting the number of times of the specific gaming state controlled (for example, the number of consecutive big hits, the number of consecutive chants);
Display means for displaying the number of times counted by the counting means (for example, the effect display device 9, the effect control microcomputer 100, S892 in FIG. 29);
When the number of times counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 consecutive channels), specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, ending effect) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, (S893, S896 in FIG. 29)
Predetermined period setting means for setting the predetermined period from a plurality of types of periods having different lengths (for example, extending the continuous channel period by a pull-back period corresponding to the number of times accumulated according to the type of jackpot, 5 times in the case of 15R jackpot, 10 times in the case of 2R jackpot, or extending the chain period by the number of pullback periods depending on the range of the number of jackpots in the chain period, specifically, If the number of specific big hits is 0 to 3 times, the pull-back period is 0 times, 4 to 6 times is 50 times, and 7 times or more is 100 times.)
After the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means, a predetermined period longer than the predetermined period before the specific effect is executed is set as the period set by the predetermined period setting means. And a predetermined period limiting means for limiting (for example, S897 in FIG. 29, S869 and S870 in FIG. 30, and after the ending effect is executed, the number of withdrawals determined in S869 is constant). .

  According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not to enter the specific gaming state, and in the case of entering the specific gaming state, which of the plurality of types of specific gaming state is determined, and the specific gaming state can be set. The number of times of the specific gaming state determined and controlled until the predetermined period elapses after being determined and controlled to the specific gaming state is counted, the counted number is displayed, and the counted number of times becomes the predetermined number of times In this case, the specific effect is executed, a predetermined period is set from a plurality of types of periods having different lengths, and after the specific effect is executed, the period before the specific effect is executed as the set period. Setting a predetermined period longer than the predetermined period is restricted.

  For this reason, if the number of times of the specific gaming state in the predetermined period becomes the predetermined number and the player is satisfied, the predetermined period can be prevented from being lengthened more than necessary, while being less than the predetermined number, When the player is not satisfied, a predetermined period is set from a plurality of types of periods having different lengths, so that the interest of the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game according to the number of times the specific gaming state is continued.

  Further, when the counted number reaches a predetermined number, the specific effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to easily notify the player that the specific gaming state in the predetermined period has reached the predetermined number of times.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
The predetermined period setting means sets the predetermined period based on the type of the specific gaming state determined and controlled by the prior determination means in the predetermined period,
After the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means, the predetermined period restriction means is a period set by the predetermined period setting means in the specific game state until immediately before the specific effect is executed. It limits to the said predetermined period defined based on a kind, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to such a configuration, after the predetermined period is set based on the type of the specific gaming state determined and controlled in the predetermined period and the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is executed during the set period. It is limited to a predetermined period determined on the basis of the type of the specific gaming state until immediately before. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the predetermined period from becoming longer than necessary.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
The predetermined period setting means sets the predetermined period based on the type of the specific gaming state determined and controlled by the prior determination means in the predetermined period,
The predetermined period restriction means is a period set by the predetermined period setting means after the specific effect is executed by the specific effect execution means, and the predetermined period before the specific effect is executed. It is characterized by being limited to a specific period (for example, 0 times or a default number of variable display periods) having a length equal to or shorter than the period.

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined period is set based on the type of the specific gaming state determined and controlled in the predetermined period, and after the specific effect is executed, the predetermined period is the specified period. It is limited to a specific period with a length equal to or shorter than a predetermined period before the performance is executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the predetermined period from becoming longer than necessary.

(2-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-3) above,
In addition to the number of times counted by the counting means being a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 consecutive chunks), the specific effect executing means specifies a specific less than a predetermined advantage among the plurality of types of specific gaming states. When the game state is controlled (for example, 15 round normal big hit), the specific effect is executed (for example, S893, S894, S896 in FIG. 29).

  According to such a configuration, in addition to the counted number of times being a predetermined number of times, a specific effect is provided when the game is controlled to a specific game state having a predetermined advantage less than a predetermined advantage among a plurality of types of specific game states. Executed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to the occurrence of a specific gaming state having a low advantage.

(2-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-4) above,
It is further characterized by further including special effect execution means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, S872 in FIG. 30) for executing a special effect (for example, a pull-back mode effect) over the predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the special effect is executed over a predetermined period. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player of the period during which the predetermined period is changed in an easily understandable manner.

(3-1) A variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them is provided, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. Gaming machines (eg, pachinko gaming machines) that are controlled to a specific gaming state (eg, 15 round probability big hit, 15 round normal big hit, 2 round probability big hit, etc.) advantageous to the player 1, slot machines, etc.)
Pre-determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, etc.) that determines whether or not to enter the specific game state and which of the plurality of types of the specific game state to enter when the specific game state is set. 11 (S214, S224, FIG. 13, S60, S71 to S74),
Determination means for determining whether or not a determination period after the specific gaming state has ended (for example, a period for counting the number of consecutive chants);
Numerical data updating means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) that updates numerical data (for example, the number of continuation of big hits, the number of consecutive chunks) when it is determined by the prior determination means within the determination period to enter the specific gaming state. 100, S891 in FIG. 29),
Display means for displaying the number of times of the specific gaming state based on the numerical data (for example, the effect display device 9, the effect control microcomputer 100, S892 in FIG. 29),
The determination period varies depending on the type of the specific gaming state determined by the pre-determining means (for example, the continuous channel period is extended by a pull-back period equal to the number of times corresponding to the type of jackpot, For example, 5 rounds for 15 round jackpots, 10 rounds for 2 round jackpots, or extend the continuous chunk period by the number of pullback periods depending on the range of specific jackpot times for the continuous chunk period, Specifically, if the number of specific big hits is 0 to 3, the pullback period is 0 times, 4 to 6 times, 50 times, 7 times or more, 100 times, for example. 29 (S897 in FIG. 29, S869, S870 in FIG. 30).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to enter the specific gaming state and whether to enter the specific gaming state among the plurality of types when the specific gaming state is set are determined, and determination after the end of the specific gaming state It is determined whether or not the period has elapsed, and when it is determined to enter the specific gaming state within the determination period, the numerical data is updated, the number of specific gaming states is displayed based on the numerical data, and the determined specific game The determination period varies depending on the type of state. For this reason, the interest of a game can be improved.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1) above,
The plurality of types of specific gaming states include a first specific gaming state (for example, 15 round probability variable big hit, 15 round normal big hit) and a second specific gaming state that is less advantageous than the first specific gaming state ( For example, 2 round probability variation jackpot)
As the ratio of the second specific gaming state determined by the pre-determining means increases, the determination period becomes longer (for example, in S869 and S870 in FIG. The number of pull-backs is 10 m + 5n, where n is the number of times.

  According to such a configuration, the plurality of types of specific game states include the first specific game state and the second specific game state having a lower advantage than the first specific game state. The determination period is longer as the ratio of the specific gaming state is increased. For this reason, the interest of the game can be further improved.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above,
It is further characterized by further including special effect execution means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, S872 in FIG. 30) for executing a special effect (for example, a pull-back mode effect) over the determination period.

  According to such a configuration, the special effect is executed over the determination period. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player of the determination period in an easily understandable manner.

(3-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3-1) to (3-3),
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control micro) for executing a specific effect (for example, an ending effect) when the number of times of the specific game state based on the numerical data becomes a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 consecutive channels) or more. The computer 100 is further provided with S893 and S896 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed when the number of times of the specific gaming state in the determination period is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. For this reason, it is possible to notify the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the specific gaming state in the determination period has reached a predetermined number of times.

(4-1) A variable display device (for example, an effect display device 9) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them is provided, and the display result of the variable display is predetermined. Gaming machines (eg, pachinko gaming machines) that are controlled to a specific gaming state (eg, 15 round probability big hit, 15 round normal big hit, 2 round probability big hit, etc.) advantageous to the player 1, slot machines, etc.)
Pre-determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, etc.) that determines whether or not to enter the specific game state and which of the plurality of types of the specific game state to enter when the specific game state is set. 11 (S214, S224, FIG. 13, S60, S71 to S74),
Determination means for determining whether or not a determination period after the specific gaming state has ended (for example, a period for counting the number of consecutive chants);
Numerical data updating means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) that updates numerical data (for example, the number of continuation of big hits, the number of consecutive chunks) when it is determined by the prior determination means within the determination period to enter the specific gaming state. 100, S891 in FIG. 29),
Display means for displaying the number of times of the specific gaming state based on the numerical data (for example, the effect display device 9, the effect control microcomputer 100, S892 in FIG. 29);
Specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. 29) that executes a specific effect (for example, an ending effect) when the number of times of the specific game state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 consecutive channels). S893, S896),
After the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means, a determination period limiting means for limiting the determination period to be longer than the determination period before the specific effect is executed (for example, the type of jackpot Depending on the number of pull-back periods accumulated, the continuous channel period is extended, specifically, 5 times for 15R jackpot, 10 times for 2R jackpot, or a specific jackpot for consecutive chunks If the number of specific big hits is 0 to 3 times, the withdrawal period is 0 times, and 4 to 6 times. If it is 50 times or 7 times or more, it is set to 100. However, as shown in S897 of Fig. 29 and S869 and S870 of Fig. 30, the number of withdrawals determined in S869 after the ending effect is executed. Characterized in that it comprises a become) and constant.

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to enter the specific gaming state and whether to enter the specific gaming state among the plurality of types when the specific gaming state is set are determined, and determination after the end of the specific gaming state It is determined whether or not the period has elapsed, and when it is determined to enter the specific gaming state within the determination period, the numerical data is updated, the number of specific gaming states is displayed based on the numerical data, and the number of specific gaming states When the specific effect is executed and the specific effect is executed, the determination period is longer than the determination period before the specific effect is executed.

  For this reason, when the number of times of the specific gaming state in the determination period is a predetermined number, it is possible to prevent the determination period from becoming longer than necessary, so that the interest of the game can be improved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game according to the number of specific game states.

  In addition, the specific effect is executed when the number of times of the specific gaming state in the determination period becomes a predetermined number. For this reason, it is possible to easily notify the player that the specific gaming state in the determination period has reached the predetermined number of times.

(4-2) In the gaming machine of (4-1) above,
The determination period differs according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the prior determination means in the determination period,
The determination period limiting means limits the determination period according to the type of the specific gaming state until immediately before the specific effect is executed after the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means. Features.

  According to such a configuration, the determination period differs according to the determined type of the specific gaming state in the determination period, and after the specific effect is executed, the type of the specific game state until immediately before the specific effect is executed. It is limited to the determination period according to. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the determination period from becoming longer than necessary.

(4-3) In the gaming machine of (4-1) above,
The determination period differs according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the prior determination means in the determination period,
The determination period limiting unit is configured to execute a specific period (for example, 0 times or default) having a length equal to or shorter than the determination period before the specific effect is executed after the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing unit. The period is limited to the number of times of variable display).

  According to such a configuration, the determination period varies depending on the type of the specific gaming state determined in the determination period, and after the specific effect is executed, the length is equal to or shorter than the determination period before the specific effect is executed. Limited to a certain period of time. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the determination period from becoming longer than necessary.

(4-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4-1) to (4-3) above,
In addition to the number of times of the specific gaming state being a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 consecutive channels), the specific effect executing means is a specific gaming state (less than a predetermined advantage among the plurality of types of specific gaming states ( For example, when the control is performed for 15 rounds of normal big hit, the specific effect is executed (for example, S893, S894, S896 in FIG. 29).

  According to such a configuration, in addition to the number of times of the specific gaming state being a predetermined number of times, when the specific gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state less than the predetermined advantage among the plurality of types of specific gaming states, the specific effect is provided. Is executed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to the occurrence of a specific gaming state having a low advantage.

(4-5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4-1) to (4-4) above,
It is further characterized by further including special effect execution means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, S872 in FIG. 30) for executing a special effect (for example, a pull-back mode effect) over the determination period.

  According to such a configuration, the special effect is executed over the determination period. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player of the determination period in an easily understandable manner.

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

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

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

  (4) 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.

  (5) As a control for realizing the short-time state, when the time-short state is controlled, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern having a relatively short fluctuation time compared to the non-time-short state is increased. The time may be shortened. In addition, as a control for realizing the short-time state, a plurality of types of variation patterns dedicated to the non-short-time state and a plurality of types of variation patterns dedicated to the short-time state whose average variation time is shorter than the variation pattern are provided, In the non-short-time state, select a variation pattern from multiple types of variation patterns dedicated to the non-time-short state, and in the short-time state, select a variation pattern from multiple types of variation patterns dedicated to the short-time state. It may be.

  (6) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided the big hit of 15 rounds and the big hit of 2 rounds as a big hit type was shown. 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. At that time, the control for the short-time state is performed, and for the big hit type of the big hit type group in which the winning ball is easily obtained, the same control as the big hit of 15 rounds in the above-described embodiment is performed, and the big hit type group in which the winning ball is difficult to obtain. For the big hit type, the control of the variation time may be performed in units of groups by performing the same control as the two round big hit in the above-described embodiment.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, 15 round probability big hits, 15 round normal big hits, and 2 round probability big hits are provided as types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a rank-up bonus may be provided as a big hit. Rank-up jackpots are the following jackpots. Even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, prepare a first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and a second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening several times per round. The game value of the second specific gaming state is increased by substantially increasing the number of times the winning opening is opened. Specifically, when the grand prize opening is opened twice per round, the number of opening of the big prize opening is 30 times, and when opening three times, the number of opening of the big prize opening is 45 times. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, 15 rounds If the game ends in the second specific gaming state, there will be an undisclosed round), and an effect that encourages whether or not the jackpot will continue further (a so-called rank-up bonus effect) Execute. And in the case of the 1st specific game state, since all 15 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 2nd specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game continues (the effect that opening of the big prize opening with additional bonus after the jackpot of the 15th opening is completed).

  Moreover, as a big hit, you may make it provide the big hit of what is called a set thing in which a big hit continues for three times by one big hit. In other words, the normal mode is controlled when the third big hit is completed, but by providing a pullback mode, the number of consecutive big hits (the so-called consecutive number of times) is extended even for gaming machines that have only three consecutive maximums. be able to.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are made to correspond one-to-one and selected simultaneously using the same random value (random 1) is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For each jackpot type, each of a plurality of jackpot symbols is associated with a jackpot symbol determining random number value provided separately from the random number value for determining the jackpot type, and the jackpot type is determined. Thereafter, a process for selecting and determining one jackpot symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols included in the determined jackpot type may be performed using a random number value for determining the jackpot symbol.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the big hit gaming state for the big hit (15 round big hit) where the winning ball is easy to obtain and the big hit (2 round probability variable big hit) where the winning ball is difficult to get. An example is shown in which the type of jackpot is divided by the number of times of opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of opening is the same for big hits where prize balls are easily obtained and big hits where prize balls are difficult to obtain. For a big hit where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, an extremely short opening time may be used in which a prize ball is difficult to obtain. In this way, there is no need to provide a display lamp (round lamp) for distinguishing the number of times of opening at the time of big hit, and therefore it is impossible to determine at all whether or not it is in a probable state from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. be able to.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the history of the jackpot type during the jackpot continuation period is stored in the RAM at S897 in FIG. 29, and depending on the jackpot type during the jackpot continuation period at S869 and S870 in FIG. The number of withdrawals was calculated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and what is stored in S897 of FIG. 29 may be the number of times of each jackpot type during the jackpot continuation period.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the number of pullbacks is calculated by the calculation method described in S869 and S870 in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 30 as a modified example, there are jackpot types A and B (may be three or more), and the advantage is A> B. When the number of times B in the target period is m times, if m = 0-3, the number of withdrawals is 0, if m = 4-6, the number of withdrawals is 50, m = 7 or more If present, the number of pullbacks may be set to 100. Here, A and B may be reversed.

  That is, a pullback period corresponding to the range of the number of predetermined specific gaming states among a plurality of types of specific gaming states may be added to the period for counting the number of specific gaming states. Preferably, the number of specific gaming states is counted in a withdrawal period corresponding to the range of the number of specific gaming states having a low degree of advantage among a plurality of types of specific gaming states, and the larger the number of withdrawals, the larger the number of withdrawals. It may be added to the period.

  As described above, the calculation method of the number of pullbacks may be any other calculation method as long as it is determined based on the type of jackpot until the period for counting the number of continuation of jackpot is passed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the number of pullback periods after the ending effect is executed in S869 in FIG. 30 is the number determined based on the type of jackpot until immediately before the ending effect is executed. I tried to do it.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pull-back periods after the ending effect is executed may be set to a specific number, for example, 0 times or a default number (for example, 20 times).

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the big hit continuation number is displayed in characters, such as “5 consecutive wins”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the big hit continuation count is 5, the icons may be displayed as symbols so that five icons are displayed side by side.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S890 and S891 of FIG. 29, the number of consecutive big hits is integrated only in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, and the number of consecutive big hits is integrated in the case of 2 rounds probable big hit. I tried not to. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of consecutive big hits may be integrated even in the case of two round probability variation big hits.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the number of time reductions given after the end of the big hit is a fixed number of times (in the embodiment described above, 100 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of time reductions given after the end of the jackpot may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, as indicated by S893 to S896 in FIG. 29, the number of consecutive big hits is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (10 in the above-described embodiment), and a predetermined advantage is obtained. The ending effect is executed when a low big hit (in the above-described embodiment, a normal big hit of 15 rounds) occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ending effect may be executed regardless of the type of the big hit when the number of consecutive big hits is a predetermined number or more.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S893 to S896 in FIG. 29, the specific effect (ending effect) is executed on the condition that the number of big hits is 10 times. However, the specific effect may be executed on the condition that another number of times has been reached. For example, in addition to the 10-series channel, specific effects for the 5-series channel, the 15-series channel, and the 20-series channel may be provided.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, as described in S869 and S870 in FIG. 30, every time the 15 round big hit increases by one, the first number (5 in the above-described embodiment), 2 Each time the round jackpot is increased once, the number of pull-back modes is increased by a second number (10 in the above-described embodiment) that is larger than the first number. In other words, the degree to which the pull-back mode is changed is changed according to the number of rounds of the big hit.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree to which the pull-back mode is changed may be varied depending on the big hitting ball, the distinction between the big hit probability variation / non-certain variation, and the like.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, when the short-time state is given a predetermined number of times after the jackpot ends, the mode is shifted to the pull-back mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a gaming machine to which a certain number of probability variation states are given after the big hit, the transition to the pull-back mode may be made when the probability variation state ends.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, in the embodiment described above, the period for counting the number of jackpot continuations and the pullback period are each determined by the number of variable displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the period for counting the number of consecutive big hits may be a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) after the end of the big hit. It may be a time based on the type of jackpot in the jackpot continuation period after the counting period ends (for example, m minutes if the number of rounds of two rounds probable change jackpot is m).

  (21) In the embodiment described above, in S870 of FIG. 30, the number of withdrawals is calculated based on the types of jackpots in all the periods in which the number of jackpot continuations is counted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of withdrawals may be calculated based on the type of jackpot in the last predetermined period (the last predetermined number) of the period in which the number of consecutive jackpots is counted.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the gaming machine that can be controlled to the time-saving state after the big hit state and that is controlled to the pull-back mode after the time-shortening state. In this case, the predetermined period in which the number of jackpots is continuously counted is a period from the time when the first jackpot state is controlled to the time when the pull-back mode ends after the time-short state period.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a gaming machine that is not controlled to the short-time state after the big hit state, the game machine may be controlled to the pull-back mode after the big hit state. In this case, the predetermined period in which the number of jackpots is continuously counted is a period from when the first jackpot state is controlled to when the pull-back mode ends.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, when a big hit occurs while being controlled to the pull-back mode, the remaining number of pull-backs is not cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where a big hit occurs while being controlled in the pullback mode, the remaining number of pullbacks may be cleared.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines, for example, slot machines.

  (25) It should be noted 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.

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined period after the advantageous state ends;
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data when it is determined by the determining means to control to the advantageous state within the predetermined period;
Display means for displaying information capable of specifying the number of times controlled to one advantageous state based on the numerical data;
Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state,
The normal state is a more disadvantageous state for the player than the special state,
The predetermined period is controlled to a special period that is controlled to the special state after the advantageous state ends, and to the normal state after the special period ends without being controlled to the advantageous state during the special period. and a specific period is included that,
A notification means for performing a specific notification when it is the specific period;
When the numerical data updated by the numerical data update means is specific numerical data, a specific effect is executed ,
A gaming machine in which the specific period is controlled over the first period and the specific period is controlled over a second period longer than the first period .

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