JP6352988B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention performs a variable display, relates to a gaming machine of pachinko machines and the like that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state for the player.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. When it is made, “big hit (specific game state)” occurs. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop, swing, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured such that an item image is provided every time a big hit occurs, and an effect is performed using the item image in a change after the big hit. In this gaming machine, the item image is used in a step effect in which a plurality of images can be developed and displayed in stages according to a predetermined order during fluctuation. In addition, a plurality of types of item images are provided, and the reliability of the jackpot is different depending on the item image used (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-175014 A (0151-0156 etc., FIG. 25 etc.)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of items are provided, but since there is only one opportunity (use) for using these items, that is, before the step effect is executed. Since the item is only used for displaying the item dynamically and notifying the player of which step effect will be developed (or whether the jackpot will be determined), it is possible to effectively increase the interest of the game. Could not improve.

The present invention has an object to provide a gaming machine which can improve the interest of Yu technique.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and is a plurality of types of items (for example, “banana”). , “Stick”), and item display means (for example, the part that executes step S8302 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the timing at which the item is displayed after the item is displayed by the item display means and a presentation execution means for executing an effect corresponding to the item at different timings, demonstration execution means, after displaying the first type of item by item display means (e.g., banana), displaying a first type of item the first effect corresponding to the first type of item at a timing different from that of the the timing (e.g., using a banana The first demonstration execution means (for example, for executing the slip effect), and the portion) for performing the steps S8105 in effect control microcomputer 100, a second type of items different from the first type of item by item display means (for example, Execution of a second effect in which a second effect corresponding to the second type item (for example, a re-lottery effect using a stick) is executed at a timing different from the timing at which the second type item is displayed. Means (for example, a portion of step S8105 in the production control microcomputer 100), and the first production and the second production differ from each other in a period from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display. It is an effect that is executed in a period and executed in different effect modes, and the effect is executed Stage, the variable display that is controlled to an advantageous state, characterized in that it is executable by high proportion of effect corresponding to a plurality of items than effect corresponding to one item.
According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
Moreover, it comprises an item selection means for selecting one item among a plurality of types of items, and an item notification means for notifying one item selected by the item selection means. It may be configured such that the first type item can be notified by a corresponding mode, and the second type item can be notified by a mode corresponding to the second effect.

(Means 2) is advantageous state determined Teisu Ru determine means for determining whether or not to control (for example, portions for performing the process of determining whether or not a big hit in the gaming control microcomputer 560), item display means After the one item is displayed by the, an effect corresponding to the one item at the first opportunity or the second opportunity (for example, a slip effect or reach effect using the item) and the one item are not supported An effect determining means (for example, a part that executes step S8035 in the effect control microcomputer 100) that determines which effect (for example, a slip effect or reach effect that does not use an item) is to be executed, effect determination unit, when it is determined to control the advantageous state by the decision means, does not correspond to one item Than out to determine a high percentage by running an effect corresponding to one item (for example, see decision value assigned to the table in FIG. 14) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to whether or not an effect using an item is executed.

When (unit 3) selection condition is satisfied, selectable item selection means 2 or more items among the plurality of types of items predetermined (e.g., FIG. 14 (1) (B) (D), FIG. equipped with 14 (2) (C) ( D) (G) (H)), the item display means can display two or more items selected by the item selection means, whether or not to control the advantageous state the determined Teisu Ru decision means (for example, portions for performing the process of determining whether or not a big hit in the gaming control microcomputer 560) and a plurality of two or more items that are displayed by the item display means Use item determination means for determining whether to execute an effect corresponding to one item (an effect using two items) or an effect corresponding to one item (an effect using one item) If, in step S8035, a portion) to decide whether to use the two items to use one item, comprising the item determination means for said use is determined to be controlled to an advantageous state by the decision means When an effect corresponding to a plurality of items is executed rather than an effect corresponding to one item of two or more items, it is determined at a higher rate (for example, FIGS. 14 (1) (B) (D), 14 (2) (C) (D) (G) (H)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to whether an effect using a part of two or more items is executed or an effect using all of them. .

(Means 4) The first opportunity is a predetermined opportunity before the reach is established (for example, a slip effect), and the second opportunity is a predetermined opportunity after the reach is established (for example, a reach effect or a re-lottery effect). It is preferable that it is the structure which is.
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to effects using items before and after reach establishment, and the interest of the game can be improved.

When (unit 5) selection condition is satisfied, and selects one of the items among a plurality of types of items predetermined at a predetermined rate, the predetermined ratio, if a specific condition is satisfied (e.g. It may be configured to include item selection means (for example, see FIG. 16) that has a higher ratio than when the specific condition is not satisfied (for example, before 2R).
According to such a configuration, the easiness of acquiring an item can be changed by changing a predetermined ratio at which the item is selected, and expectation can be given to the acquisition of the item.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows an item production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an item production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an item storage lottery process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an item lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an item storage area. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of item production.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

  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.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are executed in synchronization in principle.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates when a notice effect (movable object notice effect) is executed. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. In this embodiment, the production blade actors 79a and 79b operate when a notice production (production blade production notice production) is executed.

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

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is a high probability state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a variation display result of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) However, with the exception of the high probability / low base state described later), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased. .

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

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when a big hit with probability fluctuation (probability big hit) is reached, a so-called probable change state (probability fluctuation state in which the probability of big hit is higher than the normal state after the big hit game. High probability state. The game ball is controlled so that it is easy to start and win (that is, the condition for executing variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition to the high base state, which is a gaming state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start. In this embodiment, when the normal big hit other than the probability big hit is made, the game is shifted to a so-called short-time state (time shortening state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state) after the big hit game ends. The In this case, the high base state is shifted even in the short time state.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs 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 of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70. Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 executes various effects based on the signal from the operation button 120 as the operation means.

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  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. 3 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).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp 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, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  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 amplification 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 speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (15R big hit, suddenly probable big hit, small hit, or off) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). 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 initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 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 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of 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 effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal 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: step S21) ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without reaching reach).

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

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, when the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits, it is preferable to provide a sudden probable big hit that does not involve the high base state only by shifting to the high probability state. .

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit game state, regardless of the big hit type, the number of rounds in the internal control during the big hit game is fixed at 15 rounds, and the big hit type is 15 round big hits. Opening time and opening of the big winning opening of each round depending on whether it is a big hit of the round (15 rounds (15 times) opening control during the big hit, but the round that the game ball can win is 2 rounds in effect) The number of rounds is different, and depending on the round, the control is performed so that the winning prize opening is only opened for a very short time (1 second in this example) (hereinafter also referred to as high-speed opening control), so that the apparent number of rounds is a big hit Depending on the situation, it may be configured to look different.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-3 is prepared. Further, as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA1-1 to normal PA1-2, super PA1-1 to super PA1-2. Fluctuation patterns of super PA2-1 to super PA2-2 are prepared.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PB1-1 to normal PB1-4, super PB1-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit (15R big hit). 1 to super PB1-4 and super PB2-1 to super PB2-4 variation patterns are prepared. Furthermore, special PG1-1 to special PG1-2 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 variation patterns are prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of special symbols suddenly changes to big hit or small hit. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a “specific effect” such as a slip effect or a re-lottery effect may be executed in the middle of variable display (change) of the effect symbol (period from the start of change to the stop of the symbol). The slip effect is an effect such that after a predetermined symbol of the effect symbols temporarily stops, the predetermined symbol slips and a reach is established, or suddenly stops at a probable big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. A specific example of the slip effect will be described later (see FIGS. 20 (4) and (5)). The re-lottery effect is an effect in which the big hit symbol is re-variable after a temporary stop on the non-probable variation symbol (normally big hit symbol) in the big hit symbol, and then the non-probable variation symbol or the probable variation symbol is stopped. In addition, the specific example of a re-lottery effect is mentioned later (refer FIG. 20 (2) (3)).

  In this embodiment, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, a random hit as shown below is used to determine whether or not to win a jackpot type, a variation pattern type, a variation pattern, a normal symbol, and the like.

(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R jackpot described later, sudden probability variation jackpot) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and 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. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. In addition, for example, a sliding effect of a plurality of variation patterns (an effect in which a predetermined design out of the effect symbols slides after the effect symbol stops and a reach is established, or suddenly the probability change big hit symbol or small hit symbol stops) Whether or not there is a specific effect, such as a re-lottery effect (an effect that causes a big hit symbol to re-variate after stopping at a non-probable change symbol (usually a big hit symbol) out of the big win symbol), It may be grouped.

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, or if the second starting port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second starting winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 If this occurs, start-port switch passage processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. 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 step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (not shown), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a command for opening a special prize opening (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

  In-round processing (step 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 (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is recovered (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8011). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8012). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the processing of step S8012 by the CPU 101 for effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. When the re-lottery effect is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8012 as a non-probable variable symbol (for example, “222” or “444”) as the temporary stop symbol during the re-lottery effect. ). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Next, the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 will be described. When the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” and the re-lottery effect is not executed, the CPU 101 for effect control has a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols ( “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”). Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R normal big hit”, the CPU 101 for effect control has a combination of effect symbols (“222” “444” in which the three symbols are the same even symbols as the stop symbols. ”“ 666 ”“ 888 ”).

  In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, the production control CPU 101 uses a combination of production symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol (also referred to as chance chance). ). In the case of “out of”, a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes an item effect determining process for setting an item effect using the item (step S8013). “Item” refers to a tool used for production, and in this embodiment, refers to an image of “banana” used for a slide production and an image of “stick” used for a re-lottery production. The “item effect” refers to a slip effect or re-draw effect using an item. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute an item effect on the condition that items are given to players and stored. In this embodiment, a maximum of two items of the same type can be stored. That is, up to two “bananas” can be stored, and up to two “sticks” can be stored. In addition, two yellow “bananas” can be stored, one yellow “banana” and one cherry-patterned “banana” (two in total) can be stored, and two cherry-patterned “bananas”. Can also be stored. Also, two white “sticks” can be stored, one white “stick” and one cherry-patterned “stick” (two in total) can be stored, and two cherry-colored “sticks”. Can also be stored. Note that a total of different types of items may be stored up to a predetermined number (for example, two). In addition, in item production, there are cases where one item is used and cases where two items are used simultaneously. The specific contents of the item effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 executes an item storage lottery process for determining whether or not to store an item (whether or not to give an item to a player) by lottery (step S8014). In this embodiment, the timing for giving an item to the player is when the effect symbol is stopped (see step S8302). The specific contents of the item storage lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect wing feature notice effect) on the effect display device 9 during the variation display of the effect symbol. The notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to set the effect aspect of the notice effect is executed (step S8015).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the process table corresponding to the item effect or the notice effect when executing the item or the notice effect (step S8016). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8017).

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  When the effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute the item effect or the notice effect, and the item effect execution flag (see step S8038) or the notice execution flag (not shown) is set, In step S8016, a process table corresponding to an item effect or a notice effect is selected.

  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. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the sliding effects and the temporary stop symbols in the re-drawing effects. It may be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (step S8018). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8019).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8020).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the item effect determination process. In the item effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current variation pattern is a variation pattern in which an item can be used (step S8030). In this embodiment, since the item is used in the slide effect and the re-lottery effect, the change pattern in which the item can be used is a change pattern in which the slide effect and the re-lottery effect are specified as the specific effect (see FIG. 6). If it is determined that the variation pattern of the current variation is not a variation pattern in which the item can be used (N in step S8030), since it cannot be determined that the item is used, the processing ends.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern of the current variation is a variation pattern in which an item can be used (Y in step S8030), the presentation control CPU 101 uses an item corresponding to the variation pattern in which the item can be used (for example, a variation pattern). Whether the banana item is stored in the item storage area (see FIG. 17) in the RAM or not, the banana item is stored in the RAM, and the redrawing effect is specified in the variation pattern. Confirmation is made (step S8031).

  Specifically, if the current variation pattern is a variation pattern that specifies a sliding effect that can use a banana item, check whether or not the banana item (at least one) is stored and this variation If the pattern is a variation pattern that specifies a redrawing effect that can use a stick item, check whether a stick item (at least one) is stored, and this variation pattern uses a banana item In the case of a variation pattern designating a possible lottery effect and a redrawing effect that can use a stick item, it is checked whether or not a banana item (at least one) is stored, and a stick item (at least one) Is stored). Note that in the case of a variation pattern designating a slip effect and a re-lottery effect, if either a banana or a walking stick is stored, the item is processed as being stored in step S8031.

  In this embodiment, items of different colors are prepared as the same type of items. Specifically, in the case of the item “banana”, a yellow banana and a cherry-patterned banana are prepared, and in the case of the item “stick”, a white and a cherry-patterned walking stick are prepared. (See FIG. 17). In step S8031, when one yellow banana and one cherry-patterned banana are stored in the item storage area, processing is performed assuming that one cherry-patterned banana is stored. Similarly, when one white stick and one cherry pattern stick are stored in the item storage area, the processing is performed assuming that one cherry pattern stick is stored.

  In step S8031, if an item corresponding to the variation pattern is not stored (N in step S8031), it is not possible to determine that the item is used, and thus the process ends.

  When a banana item is stored as an item corresponding to the variation pattern designating the slip effect (Y in step S8031), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the current variation is a big hit based on the content of the variation pattern command. It is determined whether or not it is a fluctuation (step S8032), and if it is a big hit fluctuation (Y in step S8032), a big hit item effect determination table is selected (step S8033). If it is not the big hit fluctuation but the deviation fluctuation (N in step S8032), the item effect determination table for deviation is selected (step S8034). When the item of the stick is stored as an item corresponding to the variation pattern designating the re-lottery effect (Y in step S8031), the effect control CPU 101 is based on the contents of the variation pattern command and the display result command. It is determined whether or not the current variation is a variation per probability variation big hit (step S8032). If the variation is a probability variation big hit variation (Y in step S8032), a probability variation big hit item effect determination table is selected (step S8033). If the fluctuation is not the probability variation big hit but the normal big hit (N in step S8032), the normal big hit item effect determination table is selected (step S8034).

  The jackpot item effect determination table for determining whether or not to use a banana item is a table when one item (item other than the cherry blossom pattern) is stored as shown in FIG. (FIGS. 14 (1) (A)), a table (FIGS. 14 (1) (B)) when two items (items other than the cherry blossom pattern) are stored, and one item (cherry pattern item) Table (FIGS. 14 (1) and (C)) when two items are stored (FIG. 14 (1) (C)) and a table when two items (two cherry pattern items) are stored (FIG. 14 (1) (D )) And are provided.

  Here, in the item effect determination table for jackpots, in the table in the case where one item is stored, it is determined with an 80% probability when the item effect is executed, and 20% when the item effect is not executed (not executed). The decision value is assigned so as to be determined with the probability of. In the table in which two items are stored, if an item effect using one item is executed, it is determined with a probability of 20%, and if an item effect using two items is executed, 60% The determination value is assigned so that it is determined with a probability of 20% if the item effect is not executed. In the table in which one item (sakura pattern) is stored, it is determined with a probability of 90% when the item effect is executed, and with a probability of 10% when the item effect is not executed (non-execution). Judgment values are assigned so that In addition, in the table in the case where two items (sakura pattern) are stored, an item effect using one item (sakura pattern) is determined with a probability of 20%, and two items (cherry tree) are stored. When an item effect using a pattern is executed, the determination value is assigned with a probability of 80%, and when the item effect is not executed, a determination value is assigned with a probability of 0%.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (2), the off-item production determination table for deciding whether or not to use a banana item stores one item (item other than the cherry blossom pattern) and the fluctuation of this time When the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern (FIGS. 14 (2) (A)) and one item (item other than the cherry blossom pattern) are stored, and the fluctuation pattern of the current fluctuation is super reach. The table (FIGS. 14 (2) and (B)) in the case of the fluctuation pattern of (super reach A or B) and two items (items other than the cherry blossom pattern) are stored, and the fluctuation pattern of this fluctuation is non-reach Alternatively, a table (FIGS. 14 (2) and (C)) in the case of a normal reach variation pattern and two items (items other than the cherry blossom pattern) are stored and the current variation is stored. A table (FIGS. 14 (2) (D)) and a single item (one cherry pattern item) when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of Super Reach (Super Reach A or B) and this time When the fluctuation pattern of fluctuation is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern (FIGS. 14 (2) and (E)), one item (one cherry pattern item) is stored, and this fluctuation pattern Is a variation pattern of Super Reach (Super Reach A or B) (FIGS. 14 (2) and (F)) and two items (two items of cherry blossom pattern) are stored and the variation of this variation Whether the table (Fig. 14 (2) (G)) when the pattern is a non-reach or normal reach variation pattern and two items (two cherry pattern items) are stored And variation pattern super reach of this variation in the case where the fluctuation pattern of the (super reach A or B) a table (FIG. 14 (2) (H)) is provided.

  Here, in the item effect determination table for loss, in the case where one item is stored and the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach, when item effect is executed, the item effect is determined with a probability of 10%. The determination value is assigned so as to be determined with a probability of 90% if it is not executed (not executed). In addition, in the table in the case where one item is stored and the variation pattern of the super reach, the item effect is determined with a probability of 30%, and the item effect is not executed (non-executed) with a probability of 70%. Judgment values are assigned as determined. When two items are stored and the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach is used, an item effect using one item is determined with a probability of 20% and an item using two items When the effect is executed, the determination value is assigned with a probability of 10%, and when the item effect is not executed (non-execution), the determination value is determined with a probability of 70%. In addition, in the table in the case where two items are stored and the variation pattern of the super reach, when the item effect using one item is executed, it is determined with a probability of 20%, and the item using two items When the effect is executed, the determination value is assigned with a probability of 30%, and the determination value is assigned with a probability of 50% when the item effect is not executed (non-execution).

  Also, in the table in which one item (sakura pattern) is stored and the variation pattern is non-reach or normal reach, the item effect is determined with a probability of 0% and the item effect is not executed (non-executed). The determination value is assigned so that it is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, in the table in the case where one item (sakura pattern) is stored and the variation pattern of the super reach is determined, the item effect is determined with a probability of 10%, and the item effect is not executed (not executed). Judgment values are assigned to be determined with a probability of%. In addition, when two items (cherry blossom pattern) are stored and the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach is used, the item effect using one item is determined with a probability of 0%, and two items. When the item effect using the item is executed, the determination value is assigned with a probability of 0%, and when the item effect is not executed (non-execution), the determination value is determined with a probability of 100%. In addition, in the table in the case where two items (sakura pattern) are stored and the variation pattern of super reach is reached, an item effect using one item is determined with a probability of 10% and two items are determined. When the item effect using is executed, the determination value is assigned with a probability of 10%, and when the item effect is not executed (non-execution), the determination value is assigned with a probability of 80%.

  Thus, when deciding whether or not to use a banana item, it is decided that the item effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. Further, at the time of disconnection, it is determined that the item effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of super reach than in the case of non-reach or normal reach. In addition, the determination value is assigned so that a big hit is obtained at a higher rate when two items are used than when one item is used. Furthermore, the judgment value is assigned so that the winning percentage is higher when the cherry pattern item is used than when the cherry pattern is not used.

  A jackpot item effect determination table for determining whether or not to use a banana item shown in FIG. 14 (1) as a probability variation jackpot item effect determination table for determining whether or not to use a stick item Use the same table as In addition, as a normal jackpot item effect determination table for determining whether or not to use a stick item, an off-item effect for determining whether or not to use a banana item shown in FIG. 14 (2) Use the same table as the decision table.

  As described above, when determining whether or not to use the item of the stick, it is determined that the item effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of the probable big hit than in the case of the normal big hit. Further, it is determined that the item effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of the super reach than in the case of the normal reach at the normal big hit. In addition, the determination value is assigned so that the probability variation jackpot is higher in the case where two items are used than in the case where one item is used. Further, the determination values are assigned so that the probability variation jackpot is higher at a higher rate when the cherry pattern item is used than when the cherry pattern is not used.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to use the item using the item effect determination table selected in step S8033 or step S8034 (step S8035).

  In the above example, when one yellow banana and one cherry-patterned banana are stored, it is determined whether or not one cherry-patterned banana is used. When one handle of a handle is stored, it is configured to determine whether or not to use one handle of a cherry. When two items are selected (determined to be used), two items of the same type (for example, two yellow bananas and two cherry-patterned bananas) are selected. This is because the items of the cherry pattern and the items other than the cherry pattern have different expectations, and there is a risk that the player will be confused if they are used together. In addition, you may comprise so that an item with high expectation and an item with low expectation may be used simultaneously.

  If the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the item effect in step S8035 (Y in step S8036), the effect control CPU 101 sets an item effect execution flag indicating that the item effect is executed (step). S8038). The item effect execution flag is configured to set a different flag according to the item to be used. Specifically, "1 yellow banana", "1 cherry pattern banana", "2 yellow bananas", "2 cherry pattern bananas", "1 white stick", "Sakura pattern" 1 stick, 2 white sticks, 2 cherry print sticks, 1 yellow banana and 1 white stick, 1 cherry banana and 1 white stick ”,“ One yellow banana and one cherry-patterned walking stick ”, and“ one cherry-patterned banana and one cherry-patterned walking stick ”are set.

  In addition, in the case of a variation pattern in which a slide effect and a re-lottery effect are specified, a banana item is used for the slide effect, and if a stick item is used for the re-lottery effect, the probable big hit is confirmed. Alternatively, the determination value of FIG. 14 may be assigned.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the item storage lottery process. In the item storage lottery process, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern of the current variation is a variation pattern (displacement variation pattern) at the time of deviation (step S8041). The process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the variation pattern is a deviation variation, the CPU 101 for effect control has a variation after the end of the current variation per 2R (2 rounds of sudden probability variation big hit or small hit) (variation within a predetermined number of times after the end of 2R). It is determined whether or not there is (step S8042). Whether or not it is a fluctuation after the end of 2R (a fluctuation within a predetermined number of times after the end of 2R), for example, when there is a hit per 2R, a value corresponding to the predetermined number of times is set in the fluctuation counter. When the fluctuation of the counter stops, the value of the fluctuation counter is decremented by 1. When the fluctuation counter is not 0, it is determined that the fluctuation is after the end of 2R (a fluctuation within a predetermined number of times after the end of 2R). What is necessary is just to comprise. Note that the predetermined number of times is assumed to be, for example, once, five times, ten times, or the like.

  If the fluctuation is after the end of 2R (Y in step S8042), the production control CPU 101 selects a high-probability item lottery table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (step S8043), and if the fluctuation is not after the end of 2R. (N in step S8042), the production control CPU 101 selects a low probability item lottery table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8044).

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the high probability item lottery table includes a table when the fluctuation pattern is non-reach, a table when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, and a table when the fluctuation pattern is super reach A. And a table in the case where the variation pattern is Super Reach B. In each table, determination values are assigned to “banana (yellow)”, “banana (sakura pattern)”, “stick (white)”, “stick (sakura pattern)”, and “none”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the ratio (that is, “none”) determined to give a predetermined item (store an item) in the order of non-reach, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B is not determined. The judgment value is assigned so that the ratio is high.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, the low-probability item lottery table includes a table when the variation pattern is non-reach, a table when the variation pattern is normal reach, and a table when the variation pattern is super reach A. And a table in the case where the variation pattern is Super Reach B. In each table, determination values are assigned to “banana (yellow)”, “banana (sakura pattern)”, “stick (white)”, “stick (sakura pattern)”, and “none”. As shown in FIG. 16B, the ratio (that is, “none”) determined to give a predetermined item (store an item) in the order of non-reach, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B is not determined. The judgment value is assigned so that the ratio is high.

  As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the high probability item lottery table is determined to give (store) items at a higher rate than the low probability item lottery table. Therefore, in the change after the end of 2R, the item is given with a high probability. According to such a configuration, after the player is discouraged due to a low game value given to the player than the 15R big hit (the number of appearances is small), it is possible to easily store items and increase expectation. .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not to store items (whether or not to give items to the player) using the item lottery table selected in step S8043 or step S8044 (step S8045). Then, when it is determined that the item is stored in step S8045 (Y in step S8046), the effect control CPU 101 currently stores the item type (banana or stick) determined to be stored in the item storage area. It is determined whether or not the number of items is an upper limit value (2) (step S8047). If it is determined that the number of items currently stored is the upper limit value (two), the processing is terminated without executing the processing for storing items (steps S8049 and S8050). When it is determined that the currently stored item is not the upper limit value (two), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the item effect execution flag is set (step S8048), and the item effect execution flag is set. On the condition that the item is not set, the item determined in step S8045 is set (stored) in the item storage area (step S8049), and an item storage flag indicating that the item has been stored is set (step S8050). Thus, when the item effect execution flag is set, by not storing the item, it is possible to prevent the use and storage of the item from being performed with the same fluctuation, and the game (effect ) Can be prevented from becoming complicated. In addition, you may comprise so that use and storage of an item may be performed by the same fluctuation | variation.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an item storage area. As shown in FIG. 17, the item “banana” and the item “stick” can each store up to two upper limit values. The total number of the item “banana” and the item “stick” may be the upper limit of 2 (or any other number such as 3, 4).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8100) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8101). Also, 1 is subtracted from the value of the valid time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). For example, when a slip effect, a re-lottery effect, and a notice effect are executed, display control, lamp control, and sound control are executed in accordance with those effects. Even when an item is used in the slide effect or the re-drawing effect (when the item effect is executed), the effect device is controlled based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data in step S8105.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the item effect is executed with the current change (step S8106). If the item effect is executed with the current change (Y in step S8106), the item control area 101 Processing for erasing the stored item data used this time is executed (step S8108). Whether or not the item effect has been executed with the current variation and what the used item can be performed can be confirmed by confirming the set / reset of the item effect execution flag according to the used item. Although not shown, when the process of deleting the item data from the item storage area is performed in step S8108, the process of resetting the item effect execution flag is also performed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8113), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8114).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8300). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8301 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (out-of-line symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8301). If the item storage flag is set, the item storage is notified when the stop symbol is displayed (step S8302). The item storage notification displays the items to be stored on the screen of the effect display device 9 and displays characters such as “A banana item has been collected!” Or “A stick item has been collected!” To notify the person that the item has been stored.

  When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8301 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8315.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8301 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and according to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8315). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets an item storage flag and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8316).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of item effects. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (1), an item storage area for storing two types of items is provided in the leftmost display area on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the stored items are notified to the player. It is configured to do. In FIG. 20 (1), two items of “banana” and two items of “stick” are stored.

  FIG. 20 (2) shows an example of a re-lottery effect as an item effect using one item of “stick”. In this example, in the re-lottery effect after the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the girl character performs an effect of changing the jackpot symbol using one item of the stick.

  FIG. 20 (3) shows an example of a re-lottery effect as an item effect using two “stick” items. In this example, in the re-lottery effect after the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the girl character executes the effect of changing the jackpot symbol using two items of the stick.

  FIG. 20 (3) shows an example of a slip effect as an item effect using one “banana” item. In this example, “7” is stopped as the left symbol, and after the symbols other than “7” are stopped as the right symbol, one banana appears and slides the right symbol to “7”. There is a slide effect that stops and establishes reach.

  FIG. 20 (4) shows an example of a slip effect as an item effect using two “banana” items. In this example, after “7” is stopped as the left symbol and symbols other than “7” are stopped as the right symbol, two bananas appear and the right symbol is slid by “7”. There is a slide effect that stops and establishes reach.

  In addition, when the item is not used, in the re-lottery effect, for example, all symbols of the jackpot symbol change (changes such that “111” “222”... “888” changes in order) and slip In the production, for example, after the symbol different from the left symbol is stopped as the right symbol, the right symbol is stopped at the same symbol as the left symbol by sliding the right symbol without causing one banana to appear, and the reach is established. Produce like this. In addition, the re-lottery effect and the slide effect that do not use items are not limited to the above modes.

  In addition, after using an item, the used item is erase | eliminated among the items currently stored by the item storage area.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the item to be given to the player is notified and the item is stored, and when the banana item is notified, the banana item is used in the sliding effect during the game. When the item of the walking stick is informed and the item of the walking stick is informed, the item rendering using the item of the walking stick is executed in the redrawing effect of the game ball. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by using different opportunities.

  In the above embodiment, the sliding effect may or may not use the item, and the redrawing effect may or may not use the item. The effect using the item (item effect) ) Is configured so that the percentage of big hits is higher than when performing an effect that does not use an item, so let's focus on whether or not an effect using an item is executed , You can improve the fun of the game.

  In the above embodiment, when two items of the same type are stored, two items can be determined as items to be used, and an item effect using the two items is executed. Since the case is configured so that the percentage of big hits is higher than when executing an item effect using one item, let's also pay attention to the number of items used in the item effect , You can improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the slip effect that can use the item is executed before the reach is established, and the re-lottery effect that can use the item is executed after the reach is established, so the effect using the items before and after the reach is established. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the specific condition is satisfied (after 2R), the items are more easily selected (stored) than when the specific condition is not satisfied, By changing the rate at which the items are selected, it is possible to change the ease of acquiring the items, and to have an expectation for acquiring the items.

  In the above embodiment, as the effects that can be used for the item, a slip effect that is an effect before notifying the jackpot and a re-lottery effect that is an effect after notifying the jackpot are used. For example, as an effect that can use the item, an effect before the reach is established and an effect after the reach is established may be executed. Specifically, as an effect before the reach is established, a slip effect or a pseudo-ream effect (a temporary stop and a re-change are repeated once or a plurality of times during one change, and a plurality of changes are performed. It may be executed during the production), or may be executed during the reach production or the notice production as the production after the reach is established. Note that even when determining whether or not to use an item in a reach effect or a notice effect after reach is established, a variation pattern in which the item can be used in step S8030 of FIG. 13 (a variation pattern designating a reach effect or the like). In step S8031, it is determined whether an item corresponding to the variation pattern is stored. In step S8032, it is determined whether the item is a big hit or not, and an item effect determination table to be used (FIG. 14). (Refer to step S8033 and S8034), and using the selected table, it may be determined whether to use the item (step S8035).

  Also, when an item can be used during reach production, the item may be used only in the case of super reach without using the item in normal reach. Moreover, you may make it perform the production | presentation which uses an item during a big hit game. For example, a plurality of types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds may be prepared, and an item may be used in a round continuation effect informing whether or not a round will continue to the next round. In addition, a notice effect or a look-ahead notice effect (an effect of giving a notice for a big hit before the start based on the result of the start prize according to the result of the jackpot determination, the type of jackpot type, the reach determination, etc.) You may comprise so that it may perform in.

  Further, in the above embodiment, lottery for determining whether or not to store an item on the condition that it is out-of-range fluctuation in each fluctuation, but after reach is run out, a pseudo-ream is executed A lottery for determining whether or not to store items may be performed on the condition that the item is lost, a specific notice effect is executed, or that a big hit game based on the occurrence of a big hit is made. Further, based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied, a lottery for determining whether or not to store an item may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, up to two items can be stored. However, three or more items may be stored. Further, a total of different types of items may be stored up to a predetermined number. Moreover, although the maximum number of items that can be used for the item effect is two, it may be configured so that three or more items can be used simultaneously. Moreover, you may comprise so that the item of a different kind (color) like a yellow banana and a cherry tree pattern banana can be used simultaneously.

  Moreover, although the kind of item was made into two types, a banana and a walking stick, you may provide three or more types. Also in this case, an effect (an opportunity to use the item) corresponding to each of the three or more types of items is provided.

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

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

In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a gaming machine, but a slot machine (slot machine) may be used. For example, a predetermined effect is executed on the image display device at each timing of the first stop (stop of the left symbol), the second stop (stop of the middle symbol), and the third stop (stop of the right symbol), and those effects It may be configured to execute an effect using an item (may be configured to execute in correspondence with the item type and the symbol stop timing).

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the “item” is an image displayed on the effect display device 9, but is not limited to an image, and can be specified corresponding to the effect during the game (so that it can be associated) Character, symbol or the like. For example, the character “banana” may be used as an item that can be used in a slide effect, and the character “stick” may be used as an item that can be used in a re-lottery effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the items may be stored in the pre-reading notice executed in the fluctuation before the notice target change, and the item stored in the notice target change may be used. Good. In addition, an item may be stored at a predetermined opportunity (production) during one change (one change), and an item stored at a predetermined opportunity (effect) may be used in the change.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, based on establishment of a variable display start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium has passed through the first start area, A first variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of first identification information that can identify each of them, and a display result is derived and displayed, and after the game medium passes through the second start area, the start condition is satisfied. A first variable display unit or a second variable display unit, wherein the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit includes a second variable display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of second identification information that can be distinguished from each other, This is suitably applied to a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed.

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

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Item display means capable of displaying multiple types of items,
After displaying the item by the item display means, it comprises an effect execution means for executing an effect corresponding to the item at a timing different from the timing at which the item is displayed ,
The production execution means
First effect executing means for executing a first effect corresponding to the first type of item at a timing different from the timing of displaying the first type of item after displaying the first type of item by the item display means. When,
The second effect corresponding to the second type item at a timing different from the timing at which the second type item is displayed after displaying the second type item different from the first type item by the item display means. and a second effect execution means for executing,
The first effect and the second effect are effects that are executed in different periods of the period from the start of variable display to the end of variable display, and executed in different effect modes,
In the variable display controlled to the advantageous state, the effect executing means is capable of executing effects corresponding to a plurality of items at a higher rate than effects corresponding to one item. An item selection means for selecting one item among a plurality of types of items;
An item notifying means for notifying the one item selected by the item selecting means,
The game according to claim 1, wherein the item notification means can notify the first type of item in a mode corresponding to the first effect, and can notify the second type of item in a mode corresponding to the second effect. Machine.

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