JP6411982B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  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 prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be 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 by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. 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, 16 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.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be able to display the number of rounds and the jackpot symbol during the jackpot (advantageous state). For example, in Patent Document 1, when the first round of jackpot game is started, character information corresponding to the number of rounds of “ROUND1” is displayed, and an effect design corresponding to the current winning design (for example, The number “5”) is displayed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-6451 (paragraph 0536, FIG. 38)

  However, in the case where the configuration described in Patent Document 1 is applied to a gaming machine configured to include a movable member (director), the number of rounds is reduced when the display region is shielded by the movement of the movable member. There is a possibility that the player may not be able to grasp information related to the advantageous state such as a display or a jackpot symbol.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to prevent a player from being unable to grasp information related to an advantageous state in a gaming machine provided with a movable member.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can variably display decoration identification information, can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and can display decoration identification information. A game machine that can be controlled to a special state that is easily controlled to an advantageous state when a specific display result including special identification information is stopped and displayed as a variable display result, and an operable movable member and an advantageous state. when it is, capable of displaying first information of a plurality of types associated with organic interest conditions including decorative identification information (e.g., big hit symbol 201 shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, right-handed display 200, the number of rounds displayed 202) First information display means (for example, a portion for executing steps S8312, S1911, and S3909 in the production control microcomputer 100) and a plurality of types of first information The second information that can display a plurality of types of second information (for example, the small symbol 9D for the big hit symbol, the reduced display 9E for the right-handed display, and the reduced display 9F for the round number display) shown in FIGS. 40 and 41. Information display means (for example, a portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes steps S8313, S1912, and S3909) and special identification information as a display result of variable display of decoration identification information when controlled to an advantageous state Special notification executing means for executing a special notification for notifying that the specific display result is controlled to a special state after the specific display result is stopped , and the second information display means includes a movable member (for example, movable member 78, 79) is operated so as to cover at least a part of the display area, and is not shielded by the movable member in the display area. (E.g., a special region 9T of the effect display device 9) to display the second information (e.g., as shown in FIG. 40 (6) - (8), directing the display device 9 of the movable member 78, 79 is operated Even if the display screen is covered, the special area 9T is arranged at a position where it can be visually recognized.) As the second information, reduced identification information smaller than the decoration identification information is displayed corresponding to the decoration identification information. The special notification executing means executes a special notification accompanied by the operation of the movable member, replaces the decoration identification information with the special identification information and specially reduces the reduced identification information in relation to the operation of the movable member in the special notification. A replacement means for replacing with reduced identification information corresponding to the identification information is provided . According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to grasp information related to the advantageous state in the gaming machine including the movable member.
Further, decoration variable display executing means for executing first variable display for variably displaying decoration identification information at each of a plurality of locations, and second variable display for variably displaying reduced identification information at the same number of locations as the plurality of locations are executed. A reduced variable display executing means, wherein the first variable display and the second variable display start and end synchronously, and the decoration variable display executing means can stop-display the special identification information in the first variable display. Yes, the reduced variable display executing means is a reduced identification that is stopped and displayed when the special identification information is not stopped and displayed at a location corresponding to the location where the special identification information is displayed even if the special identification information is stopped and displayed. The information may be configured to be stopped and displayed.
Further, decoration variable display executing means for executing first variable display for variably displaying decoration identification information at each of a plurality of locations, and second variable display for variably displaying reduced identification information at the same number of locations as the plurality of locations are executed. A reduced variable display executing means, wherein the first variable display and the second variable display start and end synchronously, and are a combination of decoration identification information that is stopped and displayed as a display result in the first variable display; The combination of reduced identification information that is stopped and displayed as a display result in the variable display can be simultaneously viewed, and the decoration variable display executing means can stop and display the special identification information in the first variable display. When the special identification information is stopped and displayed, the execution means is configured to stop and display the specific identification information corresponding to the special identification information and having a lower degree of decoration than the special identification information. It may be.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the second information display means continuously displays the second information at a timing when the visibility of the plurality of types of first information is reduced (for example, FIGS. 40 (6) to (8)). ), Even when the movable members 78 and 79 are operated to cover the display screen of the effect display device 9, the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol in the special area 9T, the reduction of the right-handed display The display 9E and the display of the reduced display 9F of the round number display may be continued). According to such a configuration, the player can continuously grasp information related to the advantageous state by continuously displaying the second information.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the decoration variable display executing means (for example, steps S8005 and S8105 in the effect control microcomputer 100 are executed) for executing variable display of the decoration identification information (for example, a normal effect symbol). Corresponding to the variable display of the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information smaller than the decoration identification information (for example, the special area 9T and the small symbol display area 5K). Reduced variable display execution means for executing variable display of a small effect design (for example, steps S8005 and S8105 in the effect control microcomputer 100 are executed to reduce the display of the effect symbol variation display (small symbol variation display). The decoration variable display executing means includes special identification information (for example, FIG. 4 of Modification 1). (D) the special symbol for the “striking” effect symbol) can be stopped and displayed, and the reduced variable display executing means corresponds to the special identification information when the special identification information is stopped and displayed. When the special identification information is not stopped and displayed, the reduced identification information that is stopped and displayed is stopped (for example, in the small symbol display area 5K, a combination of small symbols “646” shown in FIG. (Stop display). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing burden on the display of the reduced identification information.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 3 from the means 1, decoration variable display executing means (for example, step in the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing variable display of the decoration identification information (for example, a normal effect symbol). Corresponding to the variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display of the decoration identification information (for example, the special area 9T and the small pattern) Reduction variable display execution means for executing variable display of the effect symbols displayed in the display area 5K (for example, steps S8005 and S8105 in the effect control microcomputer 100 are executed to reduce the effect symbol variation display). (Part for executing small symbol variable display), and the decoration variable display executing means includes special identification information (for example, 43 of the modification 2 shown in FIG. 43 can be stopped and displayed, and the variable reduction display executing means can respond to the special identification information when the special identification information is stopped and displayed. In addition, special identification information having a decoration degree lower than that of the special identification information is stopped and displayed (for example, in the small symbol display area 5K, a combination of small symbols including the special symbol for small symbols shown in FIG. (Stop display). According to such a structure, it can suppress that it becomes difficult to see special identification information.

(Means 5) Information related to variable display in any of the means 4 from the means 1 in a state different from the advantageous state (for example, the number of reserved storages shown in FIGS. 40 (1) and 41 (12)) (Numerical display) Related information display means (for example, steps S702 and S8005 in the effect control microcomputer 100) for displaying 9A, a left-handed display reduced display 9B, and an effect symbol fluctuation display reduced display 9C) in a special area. A portion for executing S8105 and S981) may be provided. According to such a configuration, the special area can be effectively used in addition to the use for displaying information related to the advantageous state.

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 each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding specific area | region and a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability change promotion effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display of the special area | region in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display of the special area | region in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1 which stops and displays the combination of the symbol containing a special symbol as a sudden probability variation big hit symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2 which stops and displays the special symbol with a low decoration degree in a small symbol display area.

  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.

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

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

  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.

  In addition, shutter-shaped movable members (production effects) 78 and 79 are provided on the upper back side and the lower back side of the effect display device 9, respectively. A movable member motor 78a for operating the movable member 78 is provided on the upper back side of the effect display device 9, and a movable member motor 79a for operating the movable member 79 is provided on the lower back side of the effect display device 9. Is provided. In this embodiment, the movable member 78 operates from the upper side to the lower side of the effect display device 9 by driving the movable member motor 78a, and the movable member 79 is driven by driving the movable member motor 79a. Operates from the lower side to the upper side of the effect display device 9, and the effect that the display screen of the effect display device 9 is covered by the movable members 78 and 79 (the effect that the shutter is closed and covered) is executed.

  A special area 9T is provided on the right side of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, in the special area 9T, when the big hit game is being played, a small symbol of the big hit symbol, a reduced display of the right-handed display, and a reduced display of the round number display are displayed. Further, in the special area 9T, when the game is not in the big hit game, the reduced display of the variable display of the effect symbol, the reduced display of the left-handed display, and the number of reserved memories (numerical value display) are displayed. The special region 9T is provided at a position that is not shielded by the movable members 78 and 79 even when the movable members 78 and 79 operate to cover the display screen of the effect display device 9. Therefore, in this embodiment, the display content of the special area 9T can be visually recognized even while the movable members 78 and 79 are in operation.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 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. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also 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.

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

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

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area (total pending storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It has been. 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 addition, it replaces with the total pending | holding memory | storage display part 18c, and it comprises so that the 1st pending | holding memory display part which displays the 1st pending | holding memory number, and the 2nd pending memory display part which displays the 2nd pending memory number may be provided. Also good.

  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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided on the right side of the variable winning ball apparatus 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.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 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 probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, 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 device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

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

  In 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 the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time reduction state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base 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.

  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.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area 7, so when the big hit game is being played, aim at the right side of the game area 7. It is disadvantageous if the game ball is not fired. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a big hit game is being played, a right-handed display and a right-handed reduced display are displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player performs a shooting operation aiming to the right of the game area 7. I do. In this embodiment, since the gate 32 is provided only on the left side of the game area 7, the game ball is fired to aim at the left side of the game area 7 unless the big hit game is being played. Is more advantageous. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game is not in the big hit game, a reduced display of left-handed display is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the player performs a launch operation aiming at the left side of the game area 7.

  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 supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. 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 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 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.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

  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).

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 operates the movable member 78 by outputting a drive signal to the movable member motor 78 a via the output port 105. The effect control CPU 101 operates the movable member 79 by outputting a drive signal to the movable member motor 79 a via the output port 105.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  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 indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined effect period (for example, a change period of the effect symbol).

  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 part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 8). You may make it do.

  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 performed, that is, initialization notification.

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 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.

  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.

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

  In 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. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is set in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 7E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, in the jackpot type determination table 131a, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times the big winning opening is opened may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as a normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be as short as 0.1 seconds.

  In this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” is performed. Is called. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. Note that when the big hit types are all probable big hits, the small hits need not be provided. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “suddenly probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where 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)) 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. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  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. If 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 (see FIG. 23), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with 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). 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 special winning opening open designation command (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 is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passage process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4) is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1214A).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) ( Step S1215A). In the process of step S1215A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 13B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1216A) and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1217A).

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S1214B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13B) (see FIG. 13B). Step S1215B). In the process of step S1215B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1216B), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data and sets the total pending storage number designation command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1217B).

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 13A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating “second” is set in a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for one special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (step S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  By executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol changes in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls win the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Although the case where it is displayed is shown, you may comprise so that a variable display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the state is shifted to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second starting winning port 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15 and the second reserved memory is easily accumulated. The special symbol variation display may be executed with priority.

  In addition, when it is configured to preferentially execute the variable display of the second special symbol as described above, it is not necessary to memorize the winning order, so the reserved storage specific information storage shown in FIG. An area (pending specific area) is not required.

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background control command, the change pattern command, the display result specifying command, and the total pending storage number subtraction specifying command are sequentially set for each timer interrupt. It is transmitted to the computer 100. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A command for specifying the total pending storage number subtraction is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1215B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining to be a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

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

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and when a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the big hit type, the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses any one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the fluctuation pattern type for deviation as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A determination table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the fluctuation pattern for shortening as a table used to determine one of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types. A pattern type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern type. As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, a shift pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination for shortening is performed. A table is selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table for the time reduction is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening variation may be determined in the process of step S100 described later. When the variation pattern type for shortening variation is determined, the variation for shortening variation is processed in step S102. A pattern is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed. In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the short time state is different from the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage. However, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and a deviation variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of them is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 8) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . Then, when neither the “normal big hit” nor the “probable change big hit” (that is, “suddenly probable big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command when transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command in step S1122 described later. It is sufficient to set whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set in step S1121. Further, in this case, the set total pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol variation display is ended or when the big jackpot is ended. do it.

  Next, if the total pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total pending storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the time measurement timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in the case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”and 2 times in the case of“ sudden probability big hit ”) is set in the open number counter (step S135). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time for which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the time measurement timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the number of times of opening counter (step S144). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the special symbol process (step S305). In the big prize opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time measurement timer by 1 (step S1401). If it is before the start of the first round, the value of the time measurement timer set in step S134 of the special symbol stop process is measured by executing the process of step S1401, so that the first round The jackpot display time (fanfare period) before the start of is measured. In the case of the first round or later, by executing the process of step S1401, the value of the time measurement timer set in step S1459 of the big prize opening opening process described later is measured, thereby The interval period after the round (except after the last round) will be measured.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are measured using a common time measurement timer. However, the jackpot display time (fanfare period) and the interval period are separately set. You may comprise so that time may be measured using this timer.

  When the time measurement timer times out (the value of the time measurement timer is 0) (step S1402), the CPU 56 sets the current round number in the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command, and sends it to the effect control microcomputer 100. Transmission control is performed (step S1403).

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening (step S1404). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be in an open state (step S1405). Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets an opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening (step S1406). In this case, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to 29 seconds in the open time timer if it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit (15 round big hit). Also, if the sudden probability big hit, a value corresponding to 0.1 seconds is set in the open time timer.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S306) (step S1407).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (step S306) in the special symbol process. In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input (step S1451). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big winning opening is detected (Y in step S1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1452).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step S1453). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S1456. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the opening period of the big prize opening (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed, if the number of winning prizes in the big prize opening reaches ten, Y is determined in step S1453. The process proceeds to step S1456, and the grand prize opening may be controlled to be closed to end the round.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10 (N in step S1453), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the opening time timer (step S1454), and checks whether the opening time timer has timed out (step S1455). If the release time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 controls the special winning opening to be closed (step S1456). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to set the current number of rounds in the EXT data and to transmit a designation command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1457).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step S1458) and confirms whether or not the value of the round number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step S1459). When the value of the round counter is 0 (that is, all rounds in the jackpot game ((First round to 15th round in the case of a normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot. The first round in the case of sudden probability variation jackpot) When the second round is completed), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S307) (step S1461).

  If the value of the round counter is not 0 (that is, if there are still remaining rounds), the CPU 56 corresponds to an interval period (corresponding to a period for performing an interval effect other than after the final round) in the time measurement timer. A value (0.1 second in this example) is set (step S1459). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1460).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is “sudden probable big hit”, small hit / sudden probability big hit An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs control for starting display of the reserved storage number (numerical value display) and the reduced display of the left-handed display in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 (step S702). In this case, since the power-on to the gaming machine is started and the total reserved memory number is still 0, the special area 9T is controlled to display a number “0” as the reserved memory number (numerical value display). Do. In the special area 9T, control is performed to display a left-pointing triangle display as a reduced display of left-handed display.

  In addition, when the display of the reserved storage number (numerical value display) is started in the special area 9T in step S702, it is transmitted when a start winning to the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 occurs thereafter. The display of the reserved memory number (numerical value display) in the special area 9T is updated based on the reception of the added reserved memory number designation command or the added pending memory number subtraction designation command transmitted at the timing of the hold shift. For example, when the total reserved memory number changes to 1, the reserved memory number (numerical display) in the special area 9T is changed to the number “1”, and when the total reserved memory number changes to 2, a special The reserved storage number (numerical value display) in the area 9T is changed to the number “2”.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S703). 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 S704) 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 S705).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S706). 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 S703.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S705). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag corresponding to the received command (step S622). In this case, if the jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is received, the jackpot start designation command reception flag corresponding to the jackpot start designation command is set, and the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command ( If command A002 (H)) is received, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag corresponding to the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command is set.

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag corresponding to the received command (step S624). In this case, if a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) is received, a flag corresponding to the jackpot end designation command is set and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot end designation command (command A302 (H)) is set. ) Is received, a flag corresponding to the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command is set.

  If the received effect control command is a command for opening a prize winning opening (step S625), the CPU 101 for effect control designates the instruction for opening a prize winning opening being received as a command for opening a prize winning opening formed in the RAM. Store in the command storage area (step S626). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received (step S627).

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S628), the production control CPU 101 designates the received designation command after opening the special prize opening after opening the big prize opening. Store in the command storage area (step S629). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the special prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S631). For example, if the effect control command received is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command is set. Set the reception flag. Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) 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.

  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 or when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, 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. 28 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 29 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 performs a probability change promotion effect (once as if it was a normal jackpot) during the jackpot game when a big hit occurs in the variation display that starts this time. Probability change promotion effect determination processing for determining whether or not to execute an effect performed in a manner in which whether or not to be promoted to a probable big hit later is executed (step S8000).

  In this embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed not only when the probability variation is a big hit but also when it is a normal big hit. When the probability change promotion effect is executed when the probability change is a big hit, at the end of the change display, the big hit symbol of the non-probable change symbol is stopped and displayed as if the normal hit is normal. During the jackpot game, the probable change promotion effect is executed, the non-probable change symbol is replaced with the probable change symbol, and the kite also produces an effect as if it was promoted to the probable big hit. On the other hand, if the probability change promotion effect is executed when it is a normal jackpot, the jackpot symbol of the non-probability variable symbol is stopped at the end of the variable display and the probability change promotion effect is executed during the subsequent jackpot game, but the non-probability change is performed. The design does not change, and the kite also produces an effect as if the promotion to probable big hit failed (so-called Gase's probable promotion effect). In this embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect is executed by operating the movable members 78 and 79 in the eleventh round during the big hit game.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the probability variation promotion effect determination process (step S8000). In the probability variation promotion effect determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the variable display to be started this time is a big hit (step S6001). Whether or not the display is a variable display that is a big hit can be specifically determined by checking the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). If it is a variable display that does not result in a big hit (that is, loses), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the change is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the big hit type is a normal big hit (step S6002). Whether or not it is a normal big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result 2 designation command. If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a probability change promotion effect determination flag indicating that execution of the probability change promotion effect has been determined (step S6003). That is, in this embodiment, when a big hit is usually made, the probability variation promotion effect is always executed unconditionally.

  In this embodiment, the case where the probability variation promotion effect is always executed in the case of a normal jackpot is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if it is a normal big hit, a lottery process based on a random number may be performed so that the probability variation promotion effect may be executed or not executed.

  If it is not a normal big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit (step S6004). Whether or not it is a probable big hit can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result 3 designation command. If it is a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number and determines whether or not to execute the probable change promotion effect (step S6005). In this embodiment, as an example, in step S6005, it is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect at a rate of 50%.

  The execution rate of the probability change promotion effect shown in this embodiment is an example, and in step S6005, the probability change promotion effect is executed at a rate of less than 50% (for example, a low rate of 20% or 30%). It may be determined, or the probability variation promotion effect may be determined to be executed at a rate higher than 50% (for example, a high rate of 70% or 80%), and the execution frequency of the probability change promotion effect may be increased. Further, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed unconditionally without a lottery process when the probability variation is a big hit.

  When it is determined to execute the probability change promotion effect (Y in step S6006), the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change promotion effect determination flag (step S6007) and ends the probability change promotion effect determination process.

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the probability variation promotion effect is executed by executing the probability variation promotion effect determination processing in step S8000 when starting the variation display of the effect symbol is shown. Such a processing mode is not limited. For example, the probability variation promotion effect determination process may be executed according to the same process as in FIG. 30 at the timing of starting the big hit game to determine the presence or absence of the probability variation promotion effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the presence / absence of the probable change promotion effect is determined on the effect control microcomputer 100 side is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, it is determined on the game control microcomputer 560 side. You may comprise as follows. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to determine a variation pattern that can also specify the presence or absence of the probability variation promotion effect and transmit the variation pattern command. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 side may be configured to execute the probability variation promotion effect by specifying the presence or absence of the probability variation promotion effect based on the received variation pattern command.

  Further, for example, even with the same probability variation big hit as the big hit type, a probability variation big hit (with a probability variation promotion effect) and a probability variation big hit (without a probability variation promotion effect) are determined, and a display result designation command capable of specifying the presence or absence of the probability variation promotion effect is transmitted. You may comprise as follows. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute the probability change promotion effect by specifying the presence or absence of the probability change promotion effect based on the received display result designation command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the variation pattern command read in step S8001, the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command), and the probability change promotion effect determined in step S8000. The display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the presence / absence (step S8002). If the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 31, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. Also, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command) and when it is decided not to execute the certain variation promotion effect. The CPU 101 for effect control determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command) and when it is decided to execute the certain variation promotion effect. The CPU 101 for effect control determines the combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same even symbols as the stop symbols.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. 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. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Further, in this embodiment, in addition to the normal display of variation of the effect design, the reduced display of the variation display of the design symbol (small symbol variation display) is also executed in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9. As a display result of the reduced display, a small symbol of a stop symbol similar to the stop symbol of the normal effect symbol shown in FIG. 31 is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8003). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8003 (step S8004).

  FIG. 32 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 aspect constituting the variation aspect 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. 32 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. 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 symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. 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) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). 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.

  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.

  Further, in this embodiment, normal effect symbol variation display is executed by executing the processing of step S8005 and step S8105 of the effect symbol variation processing described later according to the process table selected in step S8003. At the same time, in the special area 9 </ b> T of the effect display device 9, reduced display of the effect symbol variation display (small symbol variation display) is also executed.

  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 S8006).

  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 S8007).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (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).

  Then, if the confirmation command reception flag is set (that is, the symbol confirmation designation command is received) or the variation time timer has timed out (steps S8106 and S8107), the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8108).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8306. 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 S8305. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, 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, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8306.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the small symbols (out-of-order symbols and jackpot symbols) similar to the normal effect symbols in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 (step S8303).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8304), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8315. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8305).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (whether any jackpot start designation command has been received) (step S8306). Specifically, a flag indicating that a jackpot start designation command set in command analysis processing has been received (a jackpot start designation command reception flag), or a flag indicating that a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command has been received ( Check whether small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command reception flag) is set. If any jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8307) and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8308). 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 S8309), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speaker 27 as the effect part) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8310).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the reserved storage number (numerical value display) and the left-handed reduced display displayed in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 (step S8311). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the jackpot symbol on the effect display device 9 (displays the jackpot symbol at a location on the display screen different from the location where the normal effect symbol variation display is performed) Control for starting the display of the strike display is performed (step s8312). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start the right-handed reduced display in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 (step S8313). In this case, in the special area 9T, control is performed to display a right triangle display as a right-handed reduced display.

  Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8314).

  In the case of a small hit, since it is different from the big hit, the process does not proceed to the big hit display process in step 804. For example, a process table for the small hit is selected and the small hit is used. According to the process table, the presentation may be executed until the small hit game ends.

  In addition, even during a small hit game, although the open time is very short although the opening time is very short (0.1 seconds in this example), a right-handed display is displayed even during a small hit game. You may do it. However, since there is almost no possibility that a game ball will win at the big winning opening, it is desirable that the right-handed display is reduced.

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in Step S8304), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag in accordance with the variation pattern command reception waiting process (Step S800). The value is updated (step S8315).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open display command has been received (that is, the big prize opening at the start of round 1). It is confirmed whether or not a display command during opening has been received (step S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the effect device (effect display) The control of the device 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S1903).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when the start timing of round 1 is reached, the production control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag ( Step S1907).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the round (step S1908). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S1909), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S1910).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the round number display indicating the first round (step S1911). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start displaying a reduced display of the round number display indicating the first round in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 (step S1912).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1913).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the in-round processing (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S2901). When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2902), and the effect device (effect display) The control of the apparatus 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (step S2903).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2906).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change promotion effect executing flag indicating that the probability change promotion effect is being executed is set (step S2907). If the probability variation promotion effect executing flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the promotion effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the probability variation promotion effect (step S2908). Then, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the promotion effect period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (step S2909). The probability change promotion effect executing flag and the promotion effect period measurement timer are set in steps S3915 and S3916 of round post-processing described later when the probability change promotion effect is started.

  If the promotion effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if the effect period of the probable change promotion effect has passed), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probable change promotion effect execution flag (step S2910). Also, in this embodiment, when the probability change promotion effect is executed, the movable members 78 and 79 are operated, and the display screen of the effect display device 9 is covered by the movable members 78 and 79 (the shutter is closed and covered). However, the effect control CPU 101 drives the movable member motors 78a and 79a in the reverse direction to move the movable member 78 upward and move the movable member 79 downward. Then, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is controlled to return to the original state not covered by the movable members 78 and 79 (step S2911).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (step S2912). Whether or not it is a probable big hit can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result 3 designation command. If it is a probable big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control replaces the big hit symbol displayed on the effect display device 9 from the non-probable variable symbol to the probable variable symbol, and restarts the display of the big hit symbol (step S2913). Further, the effect control CPU 101 replaces the small symbol of the big hit symbol displayed in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 from the non-probable variable symbol to the probable variable symbol (step S2914). On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the effect control CPU 101 restarts the display of the big win symbol on the effect display device 9 with the non-probable variable symbol (step S2915).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 restarts display of the right-handed display and the round number display (in this example, the display indicating the eleventh round) on the effect display device 9 (step S2916). In this embodiment, as will be described later, when starting the probability variation promotion effect, the jackpot symbol, right-handed display, and round number display displayed on the effect display device 9 are once erased (described later). However, the display in the special area 9T is continuously displayed even during the execution of the probabilistic promotion circle effect.

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step S2901 (Y in step S2901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S2917).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the interval effect (step S2918). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S2919), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S2920).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (step S806) (step S2921).

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are flowcharts showing the round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), the production control CPU 101 sets the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in Step S3902), the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (Step S3903), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, speakers 27L and 27R, LEDs 25 and 28, etc.) is executed (step S3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S3907).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (step S3908). Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the round number display displayed in the effect display device 9 and the reduced display of the round number display displayed in the special area 9T (step S3909). For example, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area, and stores the EXT data indicating the second round. For example, the display is updated to a round number display indicating the second round and a reduced display of the round number display. Also, for example, if EXT data indicating the third round is stored, the display is updated to a round number display indicating the third round and a reduced display of the round number display.

  In this embodiment, when the first round is started during the big hit game, the round number display and the round number display are continuously displayed including the interval period until the final round ends. (However, the value indicating the number of rounds is updated as needed). However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the interval period between rounds, the round number display or the reduced display of the round number display may be temporarily deleted. Alternatively, for example, in an interval period between rounds, a display indicating that it is an interval period may be performed.

  Further, for example, during the interval period between rounds, the right-handed display on the effect display device 9 and the reduced display of the right-handed display on the special area 9T may be temporarily deleted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change promotion effect determination flag is set (step S3910). If the probability change promotion effect determination flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the round to be started this time is the eleventh round (step S3911). Whether or not it is the eleventh round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area.

  If the round to be started this time is the eleventh round (that is, if it is the execution round of the probability variation promotion effect), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the in-round effect including the probability variation promotion effect (step S3912). ). The effect control CPU 101 drives the movable member motors 78a and 79a in the forward direction to move the movable member 78 downward and the movable member 79 upward, so that the display screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed. The operation is performed so as to be covered by the movable members 78 and 79 (step S3913). The effect control CPU 101 once erases the jackpot symbol, right-handed display, and round number display (displays other than the display displayed in the special area 9T) displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S3914). .

  The effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation promotion effect determination flag and sets the probability variation promotion effect execution flag (step S3915). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a promotion effect period measurement timer (step S3916). In this embodiment, in step S3916, a value corresponding to a period (for example, 10 seconds) in which the probability variation promotion effect can be ended before the eleventh round ends is set in the promotion effect period measurement timer. Shall. Then, control goes to a step S3918.

  The production period of the probable promotion effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and may be, for example, a period of less than 10 seconds or a period of more than 10 seconds. Further, for example, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed over a plurality of rounds.

  In this embodiment, when the probability change promotion effect is executed and the movable members 78 and 79 are operated, the majority of the display screen of the effect display device 9 excluding the special region 9T is the movable member 78, Since it is covered with 79 and cannot be visually recognized, the big hit symbol, right-handed display, and round number display that cannot be visually recognized by the movable members 78 and 79 are temporarily erased by executing the process of step S3914. I have to. On the other hand, since the special area 9T is disposed at a position where it can be visually recognized continuously even when the movable members 78 and 79 are operated, the small symbol of the big hit symbol in the special area 9T even during execution of the probable change promotion effect. The right-handed reduction display and the round display reduction display are continuously displayed.

  On the other hand, if the probability change promotion effect determination flag is not set (N in step S3910) or if the round to be started this time is not the eleventh round (N in step S3911), the effect control CPU 101 is in a normal round. A process table corresponding to the effect (in-round effect not including the probable promotion effect) is selected (step S3917). Then, control goes to a step S3918.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S3918), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S3919).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S3920).

  When the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step S3921).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (step S3922). Further, the effect control CPU 101 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) for the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. The production period measurement timer is set (step S3923).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S 3924), and produces the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and speakers 27L and 27R as effect parts is executed (step S3925).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the round number display displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S3926) and deletes the reduced display of the round number display displayed in the special area 9T (step S3927). .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S3928).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step S971). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the jackpot game are completed in the post-round processing (see step S806). Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the production period measurement timer has timed out (step S972).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and the production device (production display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , The speaker 27L, 27R, etc.) is controlled (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S978). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets command reception flags such as a first symbol variation designation command reception flag and a second symbol variation designation command reception flag.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 erases the big hit symbol and the right-handed display displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S979), and also displays the small winning symbol and the right-handed display on the special area 9T. The reduced display is erased (step S980). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resumes the display of the reserved storage number (numerical value display) and the reduced display of the left-handed display in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 (step S981).

  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 S982).

  Next, a specific example of display of the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 will be described. 40 and 41 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of display of the special area 9T on the effect display device 9. FIG. 40 and 41, the effect screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

  As shown in FIG. 40 (1), in a state other than the big hit gaming state (for example, a state where the variation display of the left middle right effect symbol is performed), the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 has the number of reserved memories. (Numerical display) 9A and a left-handed reduced display 9B are displayed (see step S702), and a reduced display 9C of the effect symbol variation display is displayed (see steps S8005 and S8105).

  Next, it is assumed that the variation time ends, and as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (see step S8302). In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot, and based on the fact that the probability variation promotion effect determination process (see step S8000) is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. Assume that the jackpot symbol of the non-probable variation symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols of “666”) is stopped and displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9, the small symbol 9D of the big probability symbol of the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed (see step S8303).

  Next, when the fanfare effect of the big hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 40 (3), the display of the big hit symbol 201 and the right-handed display 200 are started on the effect display device 9 ( (See Step S8312). In addition, as shown in FIG. 40 (3), in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9, the reserved storage number (numerical value display) 9A and the left-handed reduced display 9B are erased (see step S8311). Display of the right-handed reduced display 9E is started (see step S8313).

  Next, when the first round of the jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 40 (4), the display of the round number display 202 indicating the first round is started on the effect display device 9 (step S1911). At the same time, the reduced display 9F of the round number display is started in the special area 9T (see step S1912).

  Thereafter, as the jackpot game progresses, the round number display and the reduced display of the round number display are updated as needed (see step S3909), and as shown in FIG. .

  Next, when the eleventh round of the jackpot game is started, it is the execution round of the probability variation promotion effect, so that the probability variation promotion effect is started and the operations of the movable members 78 and 79 are performed as shown in FIG. Is started (see step S3913). Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (7), the display screen of the effect display device 9 is covered with the movable members 78 and 79. In this case, the jackpot symbol 201, the right-handed display 200, and the round number display 202 on the display screen of the effect display device 9 are covered with the movable members 78 and 79 and cannot be visually recognized, and thus are temporarily erased from the display screen. (See step S3914). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (7), the special area 9T of the effect display device 9 is disposed at a position where the movable members 78 and 79 can be visually recognized even if the movable members 78 and 79 are operated. The small symbol 9D, the right-handed reduction display 9E, and the round number display reduction display 9F are continuously displayed.

  Next, when the production period of the probable promotion effect has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 40 (8), the movable members 78 and 79 are moved back to their original positions (see step S2911), and FIG. As shown, the display screen of the effect display device 9 becomes visible again. Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (9), the display of the big hit symbol 201, the right-handed display 200, and the round number display 202 is resumed (see steps S2913 and 2916). In this example, since it is a big hit game based on a probable big hit, as shown in FIG. 40 (9), a display is made as if the heel is also promoted to a probable big hit, and the big hit symbol 201 is changed from the non-probable variable symbol The display is replaced with the symbol (in this example, “7”) (see step S2913), and the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol is changed from the non-probable symbol to the probable symbol (in the present example, “777”). ("Symbol combination") (see step S2914).

  In addition, if the probability change promotion effect is executed during the big hit game based on the normal big hit, for example, in FIG. * 40 (9), the display as if the promotion to the positive change big hit has been performed, The display of the big hit symbol 201 is resumed with the non-probable variation symbol, and the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol in the special area 9T also remains the non-probable variation symbol.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (10), it progresses to the 15th round (final round) of jackpot game, and as shown in FIG. 40 (11), it shall progress to the ending effect of jackpot game. When the fifteenth round (final round) is finished, as shown in FIG. 41 (11), the round display 202 is deleted in the effect display device 9 (see step S3926), and the round display is reduced in the special area 9T. The display 9F is erased (see step S3927).

  When the big hit game ends, as shown in FIG. 41 (12), the big hit symbol 201 and the right-handed display 200 are erased in the effect display device 9 (see step S979), and the big hit symbol is small in the special area 9T. The symbol 9D and the right-handed reduced display 9E are deleted (see step S980), and the display of the reserved storage number (numerical value display) 9A and the left-handed reduced display 9B is resumed in the special area 9T (see step S981). . Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (12), if there is a holding storage, the next effect design variation display is started.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state), a plurality of types of first information (in this example, related to the advantageous state). 40 and 41 can be displayed, and a plurality of types of second information (in this example, corresponding to each of the plurality of types of first information) can be displayed. 40 and FIG. 41, the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol, the right-handed display reduced display 9E, and the round number display reduced display 9F) can be displayed. When the movable member (movable members 78 and 79 in this example) operates so as to cover at least a part of the display region, a special region (in this example, not shielded by the movable member) A plurality of types of second information are displayed in the special area 9T) of the effect display device 9. Therefore, in the gaming machine provided with the movable member, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping information related to the advantageous state. That is, even when the movable member is operated and a plurality of types of first information (in this example, the big hit symbol 201, the right-handed display 200, the round number display 202) cannot be visually recognized, Since two pieces of information (in this example, the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol, the reduced display 9E of the right-handed display, and the reduced display 9F of the round number display) are displayed together in a visible position, the information related to the advantageous state Can be prevented from being lost by the player.

  In this embodiment, the case is shown in which the movable members 78 and 79 are operated and the display screen of the effect display device 9 becomes invisible when executing the probable promotion effect during the big hit game. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, in a gaming machine configured to have multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds (for example, 7 round jackpots, 10 round jackpots, and 15 round jackpots), the round promotion effect is executed during the jackpot game. In the round promotion effect, the movable members 78 and 79 may be operated so that the display screen of the effect display device 9 cannot be visually recognized. Further, for example, another effect such as a battle effect can be executed during the big hit game, and the movable members 78 and 79 operate in the other effect such as the battle effect so that the display screen of the effect display device 9 cannot be visually recognized. You may comprise so that it may become.

  In this embodiment, the case where the movable members 78 and 79 simulating the shape of the shutter are used as the movable member (production effect) is not limited to such a mode. For example, the production display device 9 As long as it operates so as to cover at least part of the display screen, a movable member imitating a character or a movable member imitating an animal may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, information having low visibility is displayed as a plurality of types of second information by displaying information having a smaller size than the plurality of types of first information (in this example, As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, compared to the big hit symbol 201, the right-handed display 200, and the round number display 202, the big-hit symbol small symbol 9D, the right-handed display reduced display 9E, and the round number display reduced. The display 9F shows a case where the display size is small), but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the second information (in this example, the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol, the reduced display 9E of the right-handed display, and the reduced display 9F of the round number display) is displayed in a translucent manner so that the visibility is lowered. The visibility may be lower than the first information in some manner.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot symbol 201, the right-handed display 200, and the round number display 202 are displayed as the first information is shown. One or two of them may be displayed. Further, if the information is related to the jackpot, information other than the jackpot symbol 201, the right-handed display 200, or the round number display 202 may be displayed as the first information.

  In this embodiment, as the second information, the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol, the reduced display 9E of the right-handed display, and the reduced display 9F of the round number display are shown. Any one or two of these may be displayed without being limited thereto. Further, if the information is related to the jackpot, the second information is configured to display information other than the small jackpot symbol 9D, the right-handed display reduced display 9E, or the round number display reduced display 9F. May be.

  In this embodiment, the right-handed display 200 and the right-handed display reduced display 9E are displayed during the big hit game. However, the present embodiment is not limited to the big hit game. Perform a right-handed operation during the middle (for example, in the short-time state) (for example, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided on the right side of the game area 7, and the right-handed operation is more advantageous during the probability changing state or the short-time state. The right-handed display 200 and the right-handed reduced display 9E may be continued until the probability change state or the high base state ends.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the plurality of types of second information are continuously displayed at the timing when the visibility of the plurality of types of first information decreases (in this example, FIGS. 40 (6) to (8)). ), Even when the movable members 78 and 79 are operated to cover the display screen of the effect display device 9, the small symbol 9D of the big hit symbol in the special area 9T, the reduction of the right-handed display The display 9E and the reduced display 9F of the round number display are continued). Therefore, a plurality of types of second information are continuously displayed, so that the player can continuously grasp information related to the advantageous state.

  In this embodiment, when the movable members 78 and 79 are operated to cover the display screen of the effect display device 9, the first information (in this example, the big hit symbol 201, the right-handed display) 200, the round number display 202) is once erased, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display itself of the first information (in this example, the big hit symbol 201, the right-handed display 200, and the round number display 202) is configured to be continued only by being covered with the movable members 78 and 79 and being invisible. Also good.

  Further, according to this embodiment, information related to variable display is displayed in the special area in a state different from the advantageous state (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 40 (1) and 41 (12)). In the special area 9T of the effect display device 9, the reserved storage number (numerical value display) 9A, the left-handed display reduced display 9B, and the effected symbol variation display reduced display 9C are displayed). For this reason, the special area can be used effectively other than for displaying information related to the advantageous state.

  In this embodiment, in a state other than the big hit game, the reserved memory number (numerical value display) 9A, the left-handed display reduced display 9B, and the effect symbol variable display reduced display 9C are displayed in the special area 9T. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, if it is information related to variable display, other displays such as a display related to a notice effect and a reach effect may be displayed in the special area 9T.

  In the embodiment described above, in the case of sudden probability variation jackpot, the combination of symbols including special symbols that are not included in the symbol pattern of the normal production symbol is stopped and displayed as the sudden probability variation jackpot symbol May be. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a first modification in which a combination of symbols including a special symbol as a sudden probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the first modification shown in FIG. 42, after the reach at “6” is established (FIG. 42 (A)), the “medium” effect symbol and the small symbol are stopped, but the “medium” stop symbol is “1”. Or the like, the variable display result is “lost” (FIG. 42B). If the “medium” stop symbol is “6”, the variable display result is “big hit” (FIG. 42C). If the “medium” stop symbol is a “striking” special symbol or “4”, the variable display result is “striking” (FIG. 42 (D) or (E)). For example, the special symbol “cushion” may appear just before the “medium” effect symbol stops and may be stopped and displayed. Or, the special symbol of “Push” changes to the special symbol of “Push” after “4” stops once, or after the symbols that make up the loss such as “1” stop once. May be displayed. Note that the special symbol of “push” is not used for small symbols. In the case of a big hit, a non-reach chance (“1 2 3”) may be derived.

  According to the first modification shown in FIG. 42, the special identification information (in this example, the special symbol for the “collision” effect symbol) can be stopped and displayed when the special identification information is stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the information, the reduced identification information that is stopped and displayed when the special identification information is not stopped and displayed is stopped (in this example, in the small symbol display area 5K, “646” shown in FIG. 42D). Stop displaying small symbol combinations). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing burden for displaying the reduced identification information.

  On the other hand, in the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 42, the case where the special symbol is not stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 5K is shown, but the special symbol with a low degree of decoration may be stopped and displayed. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a second modification in which a special symbol having a low decoration degree is stopped and displayed in the small symbol display area 5K. As shown in FIG. 43, in the case of suddenly probable big hit, in the small symbol display area 5K, a special symbol for a small symbol whose degree of decoration is lower than that of the special symbol for a normal production symbol shown in FIG. You may make it stop-display the combination of the symbol containing (the symbol of "projection" with a low decoration degree).

  According to the second modification shown in FIG. 43, the special identification information (in this example, the special symbol for the “striking” effect symbol) can be stopped and displayed when the special identification information is stopped and displayed. Special identification information corresponding to the identification information and having a decoration level lower than that of the special identification information is stopped and displayed (in this example, in the small symbol display area 5K, a small symbol including the special symbol for small symbols shown in FIG. 43 is displayed. Stop the combination). Therefore, it can be suppressed that the special identification information is difficult to see.

  And the structure of the modification 1 shown in FIG. 42 and the modification 2 shown in FIG. 43 may be applied to the structure shown in said embodiment. For example, the small symbol display in the small symbol display area 5K shown in the modification shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 is configured to be displayed in the special area 9T of the effect display device 9, and the movable members 78 and 79 operate. Even when the display screen of the effect display device 9 is covered, the small symbol display in the small symbol display area 5K may be configured to be visible.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, in the effect display device 9, instead of the summed hold storage display unit 18 c, the first hold storage display unit 5 Ha that displays the first hold storage number and the second hold Although the case where the second reserved memory display unit 5Hb for displaying the number of memories is provided is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the total reserved memory display unit 18c may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation time, the type of reach production, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity (the production in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied during one variable display). In order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the mode, an example of transmitting one change pattern command when starting change has been shown. However, the change pattern is controlled with two or more commands. The microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a probable state after completion.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko machine 8a First special symbol display 8b Second special symbol display 9 Production display device (main display device)
9T Special Area 13 First Start Prize Port 14 Second Start Prize Port 18c Total Hold Memory Display Unit 20 Special Variable Prize Ball Device 31 Game Control Board (Main Board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 78 Movable member 79 Movable member 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (3)

The decoration identification information can be variably displayed, and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the specific display result including the special identification information is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decoration identification information. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state that is easily controlled to the advantageous state when
An operable movable member;
When it is controlled by the advantageous condition, a plurality of types of first information display means capable of displaying first information related to the organic interest conditions including decorative identification information,
Second information display means capable of displaying second information corresponding to each of the plurality of types of first information ;
Special notification for notifying that the display is controlled to the special state after the specific display result not including the special identification information is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of decoration identification information when controlled to the advantageous state Special notification executing means for executing
The second information display means,
When the front Symbol movable member is operated so as to cover at least a part of the display area, and displays the second information in a special area which is not shielded by the movable member of said display area,
As the second information, reduced identification information smaller than the decoration identification information can be displayed corresponding to the decoration identification information.
The special notification execution means executes the special notification with the operation of the movable member,
In relation to the operation of the movable member in the special notification, it comprises replacement means for replacing decoration identification information with the special identification information and replacing reduced identification information with reduced identification information corresponding to the special identification information. A featured gaming machine. Decoration variable display execution means for executing first variable display for variably displaying decoration identification information at each of a plurality of locations;
Reduction variable display execution means for executing second variable display for variably displaying the reduction identification information in each of the same number of places as the plurality of places,
The first variable display and the second variable display start and end synchronously,
The decoration variable display executing means can stop display special identification information in the first variable display,
The reduced variable display execution means is a reduced identification that is stopped and displayed when the special identification information is not stopped and displayed at a location corresponding to the location where the special identification information is displayed even if the special identification information is stopped and displayed. Stop displaying information
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Decoration variable display execution means for executing first variable display for variably displaying decoration identification information at each of a plurality of locations;
Reduction variable display execution means for executing second variable display for variably displaying the reduction identification information in each of the same number of places as the plurality of places,
The first variable display and the second variable display start and end synchronously,
The combination of decoration identification information that is stopped and displayed as a display result in the first variable display and the combination of reduced identification information that is stopped and displayed as a display result in the second variable display are visible at the same time.
The decoration variable display executing means can stop display special identification information in the first variable display,
The reduced variable display executing means stops displaying specific identification information corresponding to the special identification information and having a lower degree of decoration than the special identification information when the special identification information is stopped and displayed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.