JP6437202B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling a first specific state and a second specific state having a higher degree of advantage than the first specific state as a specific state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the game medium wins in a specific winning area (also referred to as “starting area”), the variable information is displayed in the variable display device. There is a configuration in which variable display is performed, and in a variable display device, when a display result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display result, it is possible to control to a specific game state advantageous to the player.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a game value. Specifically, the specific game state has a right to be in an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit game state), for example, a state of a special variable prize-winning device, or a state advantageous for a player. This is a state to which game values such as a state, a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established, and the like are given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific gaming state (a big winning gaming state) where the game medium 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. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, when a game medium wins in the starting area, information for determining whether or not to enter a specific gaming state is stored as reserved storage, and variable information identification information for the reserved storage is started. Before determining whether or not to enter a specific gaming state in the variable display of identification information for the reserved storage (also referred to as “preliminary determination”), the determination result (also referred to as “preliminary determination result”) and the hold There is one that performs a production based on the number of memories.

  For example, when a specific reserved memory having a pre-determined result to be in a specific gaming state is stored, the specific reserved memory is stored during variable display of identification information for the reserved memory stored before the specific reserved memory. There is one that executes a specific effect that suggests being performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-17461 A (paragraph 0065, FIG. 17)

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Literature 1, since the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect is determined based on the number of reserved memories and the content of the hold, the frequency of occurrence of the specific effect cannot be increased. On the other hand, it is possible to increase the frequency of occurrence of a specific effect by determining whether or not to execute a specific effect without being based on the number of reserved memories and the content of the hold. May have been executed, causing inconsistencies in the production.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the frequency of occurrence of a specific effect and avoid the occurrence of contradictions in the effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display, and as a specific state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state) , the first specific state and the first specific state having a higher degree of advantage than the first specific state. A gaming machine that is controllable to two specific states, and storing means for storing information relating to variable display as reserved storage (for example, a first reserved storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer shown in FIG. 23B); Prior determination means (for example, game control) for determining whether or not the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is controlled to a specific state before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the storage means is started. Part for executing steps S1217 and S1228 in the microcomputer 560) and the specific pending storage determined to be controlled to the specific state by the prior determination means A plurality of successive variable display specific effect execution unit capable of executing at specific effect suggests that (for example, by selecting a process table that includes specific effect in the performance control microcomputer 100 (step S8004), step The specific effect executing means corresponds to the specific hold memory when the specific hold storage is stored in the storage means and a predetermined condition regarding execution of the specific effect is satisfied. It is possible to decide to execute the specific effect only in the hold memory that is out of place (for example, the specific effect for the hold memory that is big hit or small hit) (Execution lottery is not performed (when step S4504 is N, step S4505 is not performed)) If execution of the specific effect is determined, the variable display that is a big hit by executing the specific effect on the condition that the next reserved memory exists (step S5124 is performed only in the case of Y in step S5123). The execution of the specific effect is ended before the start of the event), the specific hold storage is not stored in the storage means, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied corresponding to the predetermined hold storage, the predetermined hold A specific effect is executed in the variable display corresponding to the predetermined hold memory because the new hold memory is stored before the variable display corresponding to the memory is started (for example, whether there is a next hold memory) Regardless of whether or not the execution of the specific effect can be determined (the execution determined flag can be set in step S4507) and the storage area in which the execution determined flag is set On the condition that the next reserved memory exists at the start of the fluctuation of the reserved memory corresponding to 1 (Y in step S5123) , the second effect is executed according to the number of executions of the specific effect in a plurality of continuous variable displays. It is characterized in that the ratio controlled to a specific state is different . According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency of occurrence of the specific effect, and to avoid the occurrence of contradiction in the effect by preventing the specific effect from being performed when there is no reserved memory. it can.
Also, a game in which the first identification information is variably displayed based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area, and the second identification information is variably displayed based on the passage of the game medium in the second start area. A distribution device for distributing game media, the distribution device including an inflow port through which game media can flow in, a plurality of passages through which game media flowing in from the inflow port can pass, and an inflow port Distribution means for distributing the game medium flowing in from any of the plurality of passages, the distribution means being based on the fact that the game medium has flowed from the inflow port, the first passage among the plurality of passages The first state in which the game medium is distributed to the first passage and the second state in which the game medium is easily distributed to the second passage among the plurality of passages are switched according to a predetermined order, and the first start area is assigned to the first passage. Medium can pass The second start area is provided so that game media distributed to the second passage can pass therethrough, and can be controlled to a special state in which the start condition of the variable display of the second identification information is more easily established than the normal state. The apparatus further comprises state control means and abnormality determination means capable of executing abnormality determination based on the passage state of the game medium to the first start area and the second start area, and the abnormality determination means performs abnormality determination in a special state. It is good also as not doing.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, an effect mode in which one effect mode is selected from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a first specific effect mode and a second specific effect mode) as an effect mode (for example, a specific effect mode) of a specific effect. Selection means (for example, the part that executes step S5124 in the production control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the production mode selection means selects the production mode at different ratios based on the determination result of the prior determination unit (for example, production) The control microcomputer 100 selects a specific effect mode using the effect mode selection table shown in FIG. 50), and the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect based on the selection result of the effect mode selection means ( For example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a process according to the specific production mode selected in step S8004. Select Buru, step S8006, performs the S8105) it may be. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest related to the specific performance.

(Unit 3) means at one or means 2, can be determined whether to perform a continuity specific effect of repeating the specific effect in several pending stored in you corresponds variable display to continue communicating (e.g., deformation In Example 1, after step S4502, whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined regardless of whether or not there is an on-hold storage that has already been determined to execute the specific effect (processes after step S4504 are performed). , It can be determined that the specific effect is executed in the continuous hold memory.) The specific effect executing means stores the execution determination hold memory in which the determination of executing the specific effect is made as the last hold in the continuity specific effect. If performing a continuity specific effect as a storage is determined, a new hold memories stored before the variable display you correspond to execute determination hold memory is started It is possible to perform a specific effect in variable display you correspond to execute determination pending storage condition (e.g., regardless of whether the next pending storage is present allows determining the execution of the specific effect (in step S4507 The execution determined flag can be set), and if the execution of the specific effect is determined for the reserved memory for which the specific effect has been performed in the previous change, the next reserved memory exists at the start of the change in the reserved memory As a condition (Y in step S5123). With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid a contradiction in the production, and it is possible to determine the execution of the specific production for a plurality of reserved memories.

  (Means 4) In the means 3, continuous number selection means (for example, a part for executing step S5504 in the production control microcomputer 100) for selecting a continuous number (for example, the number of executions) of repeating the specific effect in the continuity specific effect. The continuous number selection means selects the continuous number at a different ratio based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 uses the execution number selection table shown in FIG. 56 to execute the number of executions. The specific effect execution means can execute the continuity specific effect based on the selection result of the continuous number selection means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 can execute the specific effect execution means based on the selection result of the execution number, The execution determined flag is set (step S5505), and the execution determined flag is set. By executing the specific effect upon variation of the pending memory corresponding to frequency, to perform a specific effect for several pending memory consecutive) it may be. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of consecutive specific effects.

In (unit 5) means 4 from unit 1, the specific effect execution unit, the new before variable display you corresponds to determination made execution decision pending memory of running specific effect is initiated If the hold memory has not been stored, based on the new pending memory is stored after starting the variable display you correspond to execute determination hold storage, variable display you correspond to execute determination pending memory (For example, as shown in the second modification, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the next hold at the start of the change in the hold memory corresponding to the storage area in which the execution determined flag is set. If there is no memory, a winning standby flag is set (step S5901), and if the winning standby flag is set at the time of starting winning, the process table corresponding to the specific effect is switched to. Instead (step S5801~S5804), performing the step S8105) may be. According to such a configuration, since the specific effect that has been determined not to be executed is executed, the frequency of occurrence of the specific effect can be further increased.

  (Means 6) In the means 1 to 5, the specific effect execution means can execute a specific effect in which a plurality of identification information strings are derived and displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode (for example, not normally issued). While the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the mode, the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed in the light emission mode as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (d) when the specific effect is executed. According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

  (Means 7) In the means 6, it is possible to execute a failure effect in which at least one identification information sequence among a plurality of identification information sequences is derived and displayed in a special manner and another identification information sequence is derived and displayed in a normal manner. Failure effect execution means (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIGS. 53 (a), 53 (b), (e), (f)), the left symbol is stopped and displayed in the light emission mode, and the right symbol is displayed. And a portion capable of executing a failure effect in which the middle symbol is stopped and displayed in a normal manner that does not emit light). According to such a configuration, the interest can be improved.

  (Means 8) In the means 1 to means 7, the first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13) and the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 14) are provided as start areas, and the game medium is A distribution device (for example, a distribution device 200) for distribution is provided in the game area, and the distribution device has an inlet (for example, an inlet 201) through which game media that has entered the game area can flow into the distribution device. ), A plurality of passages (for example, the left-side passage 203 and the right-side passage 204) through which game media flowing in from the inflow port can pass, and distribution that distributes the game media flowing in from the inflow port to any of the plurality of passages Means (for example, the distribution member 202), and the distribution means is a game medium in the first path (for example, the left-side path 203) of the plurality of paths based on the flow of the game medium from the inflow port. Sort The second state in which game media is easily distributed to the first state (for example, the state in which the sorting member 202 is tilted to the right side as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2D) and the second passage (for example, the right passage 204). Switching to a state (for example, a state in which the sorting member 202 is tilted to the left side as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C) according to a predetermined order (for example, alternately switching as shown in FIG. 2), The first start area is provided in such a manner that game media distributed to the first passage can easily pass through (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first start winning port 13 is provided below the left outlet 205. The second start area is provided in such a manner that the game media distributed to the second passage can easily pass through (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the second start winning opening 14 is provided on the right side). (Provided below the outlet 206), the first First detection means (for example, first start port switch 13a) for detecting game media that has passed through the moving area, and second detection means (for example, second start port switch for detecting game media that has passed through the second start area) 14a), and abnormality determination means for determining an abnormality when the order in which the game media are detected by the first detection means and the second detection means is different from the predetermined order (for example, steps S250 to S255 in the game control microcomputer 560). And step S166 in the game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled to a high frequency state (for example, a high base state) in which the game medium easily passes through the second starting area. And the abnormality determining means has a first detecting means and a second detecting means when not controlled to a high frequency state. When the order in which the game media are detected by the means is different from the predetermined order, it is determined as abnormal (for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 is N in step S5101 (and if N is also in step S5102)) Step S5104 may be executed without performing S5103, and the second winning number counter may be counted to execute steps S250 to S255. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform abnormality determination of the sorting device, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being performed normally due to the abnormality of the sorting device.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the form in which a game ball wins a 2nd start winning opening when the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled by the open state. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of bit allocation of the output port in a game control means. It is a circuit diagram which shows the internal structure of a terminal board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is 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 the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is 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 the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process 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 a prize order abnormality notification process. It is a block diagram which shows the various signals output to a terminal board. It is a flowchart which shows an information output 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 a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows specific production execution decision processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific production execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol variation start process in an production | presentation control process 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 a specific production | presentation setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a production | presentation aspect selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is a display example when the effect that stops and displays the effect symbol in a special aspect different from the normal aspect is a specific effect. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific effect execution determination process in Modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special specific production execution lottery table in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution frequency selection table in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the specific effect execution determination process in the modification 2. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific effect setting process in Modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process in effect design change in the modification 2.

  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. 5) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 5) 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. 5) is built-in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 5) 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. 5) that detects the player's operation action 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 the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  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.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (in this embodiment, the technical ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 (including winning)). The variable display start condition (for example, when the first reserved memory number is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is executed) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol satisfies the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display (in this embodiment, the game ball passes the second start winning opening 14 or the third start winning opening 17 ( (Including winning a prize)) after the variable display start condition (for example, when the second reserved memory number is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) And a state where no big hit game is executed) is established, and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a 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).

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls. Further, below the effect display device 9, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided so as to be arranged side by side. 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. Also, 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 second start winning opening 14 is provided with a variable winning ball apparatus 15 that can be changed between an open state and a closed release state. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win the second starting winning port 14, which is advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, even when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed and released state, it is difficult to win as compared with the open state, but it is possible to win the second start winning port 14 via the sorting device 200. However, the second winning winning opening 14 may be configured to be able to start winning only when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state.

  In this embodiment, as described later, when the gaming state is a probable change state (in this embodiment, it is controlled to a high probability state and also to a short time state (high base state)). The frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and it becomes easier to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to be in a probable state, the player performs a launching operation so as to launch a game ball aiming at the right side of the gaming area 7 (so-called right-handed). Is more advantageous. When the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state, for example, it is desirable to display on the effect display device 9 such as “Aim right”!

  Further, a third start winning opening 17 is provided above the distribution device 200 and on the lower stage of the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the third start winning opening 17 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the third start opening switch 17a.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 13, the second start winning port 14, and the third start winning port 17 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

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

  In addition, even if the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state (high base state), if the gaming machine has a specification that consistently aims at the left side of the gaming area 7 and launches a game ball, The variable winning ball device 15 may be provided only at the first start winning opening 13.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, a second special display comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening 17, that is, the second reserved memory number. A symbol holding storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a large winning opening is provided below the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. 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 gates 32 provided on the left and right sides of the game area 7 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 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 the game ball is likely to win 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. In this embodiment, when controlled to the probable variation state, it is also controlled to a short time state (game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened) in which the symbol variation time is shortened.

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

  In 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 (not shown) 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.

  If the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 or the third start winning port 17 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a or the third start port switch 17a, the variable special symbol display can be started. If, for example, the variable display of the special symbol is finished and the second start condition is satisfied, the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display is performed. In the device 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 14 and the third starting winning port 17. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) is made, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state) and the game ball is started. Transition to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so as to make it easy to win a prize (that is, the execution condition of variable display in the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established) (this embodiment) Then, shift to a short time state). In the case of 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. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time for the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be 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 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 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 release 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 won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state 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.

  Next, the distribution device 200 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the sorting apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 into which a game ball can flow is provided at the top of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting device 200, a left outlet 205 from which the game ball that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting device 200, and a game ball that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting device 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and a game ball can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. When a game ball flows into the distribution device 200 from the inlet 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the game ball that flows in from the inlet 201 is left by the distribution member 202 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening 13 is positioned below the left outlet 205, the game ball that has flowed out of the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening 13.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of being tilted to the right side to a state of being tilted to the left side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2B, the left passage 203 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. Since the second start winning opening 14 is located below the right outlet 206, the game ball that has flowed out of the right outlet 206 wins the second start winning opening 14.

  Further, when the game ball passes the right passage 204, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 204, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of falling to the left side to a state of falling to the right side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2D, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start It is possible to win alternately at the winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, regardless of the state of the sorting member 202 of the sorting apparatus 200, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 even when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state. Is possible. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode in which a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. As shown in FIG. 3, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203 (the right passage 204 cannot pass or is difficult to pass). Even if it is, if the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball can enter from the right side of the sorting device 200 and win the second start winning port 14.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the case where the blade components of the variable winning ball device 15 are provided on both the left and right sides of the second start winning port 14 is shown. When the player enters the second start winning opening 14 without going through the sorting device 200 when the player is in the open state, the game ball enters from the right side of the sorting device 200 and wins as shown in FIG. In most cases, the left wing component of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be omitted. However, if this is done, there may be a case where a game ball that has entered from the right side of the sorting apparatus 200 cannot pass through the second start winning opening 14, and therefore, from the right side of the sorting apparatus 200. The variable winning ball device 15 is open by providing a shielding portion (for example, a synthetic resin protrusion or nail) on the left side of the opening of the second start winning opening for stopping the momentum of the game ball that has entered. The second starting winning opening 14 may be configured such that a game ball wins a prize.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first passage winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided below the distribution device 200, whereby the left passage The game balls distributed to 203 win the first start winning opening 13 at about 100%, and the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 win about the second start winning opening 14 at about 100%. The game balls distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 may be spilled out of the sorting device 200. Even if the game balls are distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, the first start winning opening 13 is not necessarily provided. Alternatively, the second start winning opening 14 may not be won. For example, in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the game ball is configured to fall directly below the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206, but a bottom member is provided at the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 to provide a player. The game ball is configured to flow to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 after being guided to the far side as viewed from the side, and an opening is provided on the outer side surface of the left passage 203 and the right passage 204. Thus, a part of the game balls distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 may spill out of the sorting device 200 from the opening and do not win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. You may comprise.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 are provided outside the sorting apparatus 200 (specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3) Although the case where it is provided below the distribution device 200 is shown, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 may be included in the distribution device 200.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the two passages 203 and 204 were provided in the distribution apparatus 200 was shown, not only when it is two, but three or more passages may be provided. . In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of paths that can be awarded exist in either one or both of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the distribution member 202 of the distribution apparatus 200 showed the case where it switches to right and left physically with the dead weight of a game ball, for example, the solenoid and motor for driving the distribution member 202 are used. The distribution member 202 may be alternately switched by control from the game control microcomputer 560.

  On the contrary, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 provided in the second start winning port 14 is shown to open and close by driving and controlling the solenoid 16, but the variable winning ball is shown. A mechanism similar to the distribution member 202 is applied to the device 15 so as to perform an opening / closing operation by the weight of the game ball. For example, the variable winning ball device 15 is physically controlled without being controlled by the game control microcomputer 560. It may be configured to open and close. In this case, for example, a sensor (for example, an optical sensor) for detecting the open state of the variable winning ball device 15 is provided, and whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state based on an input from the sensor. It may be determined.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 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 period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, 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.

  An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mainly used. It is mounted on the substrate 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. 5 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. 5, 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. 5 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 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 the light emitter (in this example, 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 showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of output port assignment in the game control means. As shown in FIG. 6, a payout control signal (in this example, a connection signal) transmitted to the payout control board 37 is output from the output port 0. Further, a solenoid (large winning port door solenoid) 21 for opening and closing a variable winning ball device 20 for opening and closing the big winning port, and a solenoid (ordinary electric accessory solenoid) 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 are driven. The signal is also output from output port 0.

  In addition, various information output signals, that is, information related to control (for example, 1 symbol determination signal, start port signal, jackpot, etc.) from the output port 1 to the external device (for example, hall computer) via the terminal board 160. 1 signal, 2 jackpots, 3 jackpots, time-short signal, winning signal, security signal) are output. In this embodiment, prize ball information (a signal outputted every time ten prize ball payouts are detected) is also outputted to an external device via the terminal board 160. In this case, on the payout control board 37 side, a prize ball payout is detected, and prize ball information is input to the main board 31. The prize ball information input to the main board 31 is output to the outside via the terminal board 160 via the main board 31 as it is without passing through the game control microcomputer 560. The prize ball information input to the main board 31 may be output to the outside via the terminal board 160 after temporarily passing through the game control microcomputer 560.

  Note that signals output to the outside via the terminal board 160 are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, a door opening signal indicating that the gaming frame is in an open state, a prize ball signal 1 (a signal that is output every time one prize ball payout is detected), a gaming machine error status signal (a gaming machine is in an error state ( In this example, a signal indicating that the ball is out of error state or full tank error state) and a high-accuracy medium signal indicating that the probability variation state (high probability state) is also output to the external device via the terminal board 160. You may make it do. In this case, on the payout control board 37 side, it is also detected that the gaming frame is in an open state, a prize ball payout, and an error state of the gaming machine, and the door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1, and the gaming machine error status signal are the main board. 31. The door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1, and the gaming machine error state signal input to the main board 31 are not transmitted through the game control microcomputer 560 but directly passed through the main board 31 to the terminal board 160. Output externally. Also in this case, the door opening signal, the prize ball signal 1 and the gaming machine error state signal input to the main board 31 pass through the gaming control microcomputer 560 once and then externally output via the terminal board 160. You may be made to do.

  Further, when the gaming machine is configured to include two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b as shown in this embodiment, a symbol determination frequency signal of 1 is used as a symbol determination frequency signal for notifying the number of fluctuations of the special symbol. In addition, the symbol determination number 2 signal may be output to the outside via the terminal board 160. In this case, for example, the symbol determination frequency 2 signal is externally output as a signal for notifying only the number of changes in one of the special symbols, and the symbol is determined as a signal for notifying the number of variations in both special symbols. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the frequency 1 signal may be output outside. With such a configuration, on the side of an external device such as a hall computer, in addition to the number of fluctuations of only one of the special symbols, the total number of fluctuations of both special symbols can be grasped.

  FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram showing an internal configuration of the terminal board 160. In the terminal board 160 shown in FIG. 7, the upper left connector CN-1 is a connector for connecting a cable for transmitting a signal from the main board 31, and the lower left connector CN-2 is a payout control board 37. This is a connector for connecting a cable for transmitting a signal from the main board 31 via the main board 31. The right connectors CN1 to CN9 are connectors for connecting cables that transmit signals to external devices such as hall computers. The terminal board 160 is mounted with semiconductor relays (PhotoMOS relays) PC1 to PC9 as driver circuits.

  When the cable from the main board 31 is connected to the connector CN-1, various signals are input from the main board 31 (game control microcomputer 560) to the terminal board 160. Specifically, the symbol determination number 1 signal is input to the terminal “2” of the connector CN-1, the start port signal is input to the terminal “3” of the connector CN-1, and the terminal “4” of the connector CN-1 is input. 1 signal is input to the terminal “5” of the connector CN-1, 2 signals are input to the terminal “6” of the connector CN-1, and 3 signals of the jackpot are input to the terminal “7” of the connector CN-1. ”Is input to the terminal“ 8 ”of the connector CN-1, and a security signal is input to the terminal“ 9 ”of the connector CN-1.

  Further, when the cable from the payout control board 37 is connected to the connector CN-2 via the main board 31, a signal from the payout control board 37 (the payout control microcomputer 370) is input to the terminal board 160. The Specifically, the prize ball information is input to the terminal “9” of the connector CN-2.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the terminal board 160, the signal line of the reference potential is connected to the terminal “1” of the connector CN-1 and the connector CN-2, and the signal line branches to each of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC1. It is connected to the input terminal “1” of the PC 9. The signal lines connected to the terminals “2” to “9” of the connector CN-1 and the connector “9” of the connector CN-2 are respectively connected to the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 via the 1 KΩ resistors R1 to R9. Input terminal “2”. The signal lines connected to the output terminals “4” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 are connected to the terminals “1” of the connectors CN1 to CN9, respectively. The signal lines connected to the output terminals “3” of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 are connected to the terminals “2” of the connectors CN1 to CN9, respectively.

  In the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9, when a signal current flows through the input terminal, the light emitting element (LED) on the input side emits light. The emitted light is applied to the photoelectric element (solar cell) provided opposite to the LED through the transparent silicon. The photoelectric element that has received the light is exchanged for voltage according to the amount of light, and this voltage passes through the control circuit to charge the MOSFET gate of the output section. When the MOSFET gate voltage supplied from the photoelectric element reaches the set voltage value, the MOSFET becomes conductive and turns on the load. When the signal current at the input terminal is cut off, the light emitting element (LED) stops emitting light. When the light emission of the LED stops, the voltage of the photoelectric element decreases, and when the voltage supplied from the photoelectric element decreases, the gate load of the MOSFET is rapidly discharged by the control circuit. With this control circuit, the MOSFET is turned off and the load is turned off.

  By the operation of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 as described above, the signals input from the connectors CN-1 and CN-2 on the input side are transmitted to the connectors CN1 to CN9 on the output side to the external device such as a hall computer. Is output. Specifically, the design CN count 1 signal is output from the connector CN1, the start signal is output from the connector CN2, the jackpot signal is output from the connector CN3, the jackpot signal is output from the connector CN4, and the connector CN5 is output. Three jackpot signals are output, a time reduction signal is output from the connector CN6, a winning signal is output from the connector CN7, a security signal is output from the connector CN8, and prize ball information is output from the connector CN9. The assignment of connectors to each external output signal on terminal board 160 is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the security signal may be output from the end connector (for example, connector CN9) provided on the terminal board 160.

  Note that the winning signal output from the connector CN7 indicates that a predetermined payout condition for paying out a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 balls) of winning balls is satisfied (the first start winning port 13, The winning of the second starting winning port 14, the third starting winning port 17, and the big winning port has occurred, and no prize balls have been paid in. Specifically, the proximity switch (count switch 23, first switch This is a signal indicating that a predetermined payout condition has been established on condition that a detection signal from the start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 17a) is input. . By confirming the winning signal, the expected number of prize balls to be paid out can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer.

  Also, the prize ball information output from the connector CN9 is that a specific number (in this embodiment, 10) prize balls are paid out (the ball payout device 97 is driven and the prize balls are actually paid out). This is a signal indicating that By confirming the prize ball information, the number of prize balls actually paid out can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer. Also, by confirming the planned number of prize balls indicated by the winning signal and the number of prize balls already paid out indicated by the prize ball information, whether or not the prize balls have been paid out normally and the number of excess or insufficient prize balls are determined. It can be recognized by an external device such as a hall computer.

  The security signal output from the connector CN8 is a signal indicating the security state of the gaming machine. Specifically, as will be described later, when it is determined that a winning order abnormality has occurred between the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, a security signal is given for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Output to an external device such as a computer. By configuring in this way, the possibility that a winning order abnormality between the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred and some sort of fraud is being performed is confirmed on the external device side such as a hall computer. Can be recognized.

  Further, as described above, by providing the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 on the terminal board 160, signal input from the outside to the inside of the gaming machine can be prevented, and as a result, illegal acts can be surely prevented. it can. In the above example, the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9 are provided on the terminal board 160. However, other relay elements such as mechanical relays may be used instead of the semiconductor relays PC1 to PC9.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout 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 gives a display result designation command designating the display result (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, or off) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80. It transmits to (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. 13). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  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.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using effect symbols that are variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S35 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 of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the state determination thereof is performed. Performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning order abnormality notifying process for detecting a winning order abnormality in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 and notifying the winning order abnormality (step S22).

  It should be noted that “abnormal winning order” means the order in which game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (specifically, the first start opening switch 13a and the second start opening switch 14a). The order in which game balls are detected is different from the predetermined order. In this embodiment, as already described, the game balls that have flowed into the distribution device 200 are configured to alternately win the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 by the distribution member 202. (However, in the probability variation state (high base state), there may be cases where the second start winning opening 14 can be won regardless of the state of the distribution device 200), so the first start winning opening 13 or the second start A game ball does not continuously win the winning opening 14 (however, in the probability variation state (high base state), there may be a continuous winning in the second start winning opening 14). For this reason, in this embodiment, a winning order abnormality is detected when a predetermined number or more (four or more in this example) are continuously won in either the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Control for notifying such a winning order abnormality is performed.

  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 S23). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S33 and S34. Execute control.

  Further, 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 S24). 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 S25 and S26).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). 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 S28). 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 S29).

  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 S30).

  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, the third start port switch 17a, and the count switch 23 (step). S31). Specifically, it is mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer. 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 S32: output processing).

  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 S33).

  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 S34). 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 S23 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S35), 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 of steps S21 to S34 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to non-variable are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has the effect of pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed once. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 and normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 10, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability big hit or small hit. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the re-variation is performed once when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with a pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be 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 this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 9, 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. 12A 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-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 12 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 12A is a jackpot determination value.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted to a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit lottery is increased, and is also changed to a high base state. There are two cases: a state that is only transferred to a state and a state that is not transferred to a high base state (which is a low base state). Is a jackpot determination table for probability variation, and a normal jackpot determination table is used in other cases. As will be described later, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is shifted to a high probability state and a high base state after the big hit game ends. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the variation display is terminated 71 times. However, after the big hit, the high base state is ended when the variable display is ended 70 times, and is shifted to the low base state, and only the high probability state is continued until the variable display is ended 71 times. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, from the end of the 70th fluctuation display to the end of the 71st fluctuation display, only the high probability state is transferred and the high base state is transferred. There may be a certain probability change state (which is a low base state).

  12B and 12C 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. 12B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 12B and 12C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, which will be described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 12A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, 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.

  12D and 12E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 12 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 12E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball having 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, This table is referred to in order to determine one of “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, eight determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In the jackpot type determination table 131b, two judgment values are assigned to “sudden probability variation jackpot” (a ratio of 2/40). 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. 12 (D) and 12 (E), a sudden probability variation big hit as a first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value There are cases where 15 rounds of probability variation big hit “15R probability variation big hit”, 10 rounds probability variation big hit “10R probability variation big hit” and 2 rounds probability variation big hit “2R probability variation big hit” as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. In addition, there is a case where it is determined that the first specific gaming state is determined at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. The number of rounds is not limited. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the types of big hits include “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, and “sudden probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is three types of 15 rounds, 10 rounds, and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the number of rounds executed in this implementation. It is not limited to those shown in the form. For example, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a seven-round jackpot game and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled for a five-round jackpot game may be provided. In this embodiment, there are four types of jackpot types: “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. Instead, for example, five or more types of jackpot types may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than four types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  “15R probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high base state and high base The state is also shifted to (see steps S166 to S169 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the fluctuation display ends 70 times (see steps S169 and S144), and the high probability state ends when the fluctuation display ends 71 times (see steps S167 and S140). .

  The “10R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 10-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, a high probability state and a high The state is also shifted to (see steps S166 to S169 described later). After the transition to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the fluctuation display ends 70 times (see steps S169 and S144), and the high probability state ends when the fluctuation display ends 71 times (see steps S167 and S140). .

  The “2R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends (in this embodiment, the high probability state and the high State is also transferred.) Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the variation display ends 70 times, and the high probability state ends when the variation display ends 71 times.

  The “2R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that allows only two (2 rounds) opening of the big prize opening as in the case of “sudden probability variation big hit” described later. The open time of the big prize opening per round is long (in this embodiment, 29 seconds). Therefore, in the case of “suddenly promising big hit”, which will be described later, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win the big winning opening during the big hit game, but in the case of “2R probable big hit”, the big winning Although the number of times the mouth is opened is small, it can be expected that the game ball will win the big prize mouth during the big hit game.

  The “sudden probability change big hit” is the number of times that the big winning opening is less than “15R probability change big hit” or “10R probability change big hit” (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). The jackpot allowed up to. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” have a long opening time of 29 seconds per round, whereas “sudden probability variation big hit” takes one round. The opening time of the winning jackpot is as short as 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a winning prize during the 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 high probability state and also to the high base state). Then, after shifting to the probability variation state, the high base state ends when the variation display ends 70 times, and the high probability state ends when the variation display ends 71 times.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. 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. As shown in this embodiment, when the big hit types are all probability variation big hits (in this embodiment, 15R probability variation big hit, 10R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit), It is not necessary to provide it. In addition, when the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits as in this embodiment, when a small hit is provided, only sudden transition with high base state without high base state is performed. It is preferable to provide it (the opening pattern of the big prize opening is also the same for the case of sudden probability change big hit and small hit). However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the ratio of becoming super reach when executing the 71st fluctuation display after the end of the big hit game is increased, but suddenly without the small hit and the high base state. When it is configured to provide a probable big hit, when the ratio of super reach is not necessarily increased every time in the 71st fluctuation display, but when the ratio of super reach is increased or not increased (the normal ratio is maintained) And a variation pattern may be selected with the same selection ratio / selection method as in the low probability / low base state in the high probability state after suddenly probable big hit. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a state in which the appearance rate of super reach becomes permanently high in the 71st variation display after the end of the big hit.

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values that are compared with a random 1 value and correspond to "15R probability variation big hit", "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit", and "sudden probability variation big hit", respectively. Judgment value (big hit type judgment 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.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, only the jackpot type that shifts to the probability variation state is provided, but it is also possible to have a jackpot (so-called normal jackpot) that does not transition to the probability variation state. In addition, when transitioning to the probability variation state, the probability variation state is terminated by transitioning to the normal state when a predetermined number of fluctuations are displayed. It is good also as a structure which complete | finishes a probability change state by shifting to a normal state triggered by generation | occurrence | production of a normal jackpot, without providing a restriction | limiting.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probability change state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game moves to a probable change state, while the specific area is played during the big hit. It is also possible to shift to the normal state when does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non-probability big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the big hit type. For example, the easiness of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening according to the big hit type. Specifically, a big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantial probable big hit) that allows a game ball to easily pass to a specific area, and a big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is set to a specific area. It is good also as a big hit (substantial non-probable big hit) that a sphere does not easily pass.

  13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with random number (random 2) values for variation pattern type determination, including normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of super CA3-3, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 13A used when the big hit type is “10R probability variable big hit” or “2R probability variable big hit”, and the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”. 13 is different from the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 13B in the assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, and super CA3-3.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, or “2R probability variation big hit”, the variation pattern type determination If the value of the random number (random 2) is 150 to 251, it can be seen that at least super-reach (super-reach A, super-reach B) is accompanied by variable display.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for 10R / 2R probability variation jackpot and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for 15R probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream and super reach In addition, a variation pattern type that does not involve pseudo-continuations is assigned.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, when the control is suddenly probable big hit state, the big hit state with 15R probable big hit, 10R probable big hit or 2R probable big hit The variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of control.

  FIG. 13D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 14A to 14D are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Among these, FIG. 14 (A) shows the losing variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 14B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. FIG. 14C shows a variation pattern for loss used when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (a state from the end of the big hit until the end of the 70th variation display) in the probability variation state. A type determination table 135C is shown. FIG. 14D shows a high probability / low base state in which the gaming state is in a probabilistic state (the state from the end of the 70th variation display to the end of the 71st variation display after the end of the big hit). Shows a variation pattern type determination table 135D for loss used in the case of The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off-design. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  As shown in FIGS. 14C and 14D, in this embodiment, even when the probability variation state is present, if the 71st variation display is performed after the big hit, the previous time is displayed. Compared to the case where the 70th variation display is performed, the variation pattern with super reach is selected more frequently. By doing so, in this embodiment, the expectation for the big hit of the player at the end of the probability variation state is performed by performing the super reach variation display with a high probability in the last variation display where the probability variation state ends. The feeling is heightened. In addition, not only the last 71th variation display, for example, increasing the ratio of super reach from the variation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, 5 times before) to the last variation display, etc. Super reach variation display may be performed with high probability over a plurality of variation displays.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit, the high probability state continues until the 71st variation display ends, and the high base state continues until the 70th variation display ends. Thus, in the 71st variation display in the final probability variation state, the case where the high probability / low base state is controlled is shown, but the high base state is continued until the 71st variation display is completed. In the 71st variation display at the end of the probability variation state, the high probability / high base state may be controlled. However, if controlled in this way, in this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for detachment are selected according to the state of the high probability flag or the high base flag in the variation pattern setting process, as will be described later. (Refer to Steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). However, since the 71st variation display at the end of the probability variation state remains in the high probability / high base state, the state of the flag is confirmed in this way. It becomes impossible to select the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D. Thus, in the case of controlling to the high probability / high base state even in the 71st variation display in the final probability variation state, the values of the high probability count counter and the high base count counter, which will be described later, are confirmed, and the counter value If the remaining is once, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D is selected. If the counter value is still 2 or more, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation is selected. Good.

  Further, when the ratio of the super reach is increased from the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, five times before) to the last fluctuation display, for example, a high probability number described later at the end of the big hit Set the counter and the high base number counter to 75 times (for example, set both the high probability number counter and the high base number counter to 75, and the high probability / high base state until 75 times of variable display is completed. The high probability count counter is set to 75 and the high base count counter is set to 70. From the 5th change before the probability change state ends to the last change display, the high probability / low It is also possible to control to the base state.In the case of controlling to the high probability / low base state from the 5th change before the probability change state ends to the last change display. In this case, according to the same control as that shown in this embodiment, the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D may be selected by checking the high probability flag and the high base flag (step S95, S96, S100, S101))) At the start of the variable display, whether or not the value of the high probability count counter and the high base count counter is within a predetermined number (for example, 5) or not (the remaining number of probability variation states) Is within a predetermined number of times), and if it is within a predetermined number (for example, 5), the variation pattern type determination table 135D for detachment with an increased super reach ratio shown in FIG. If the counter value is still greater than a predetermined number (for example, 5), the deviation variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. It may be selected to 135C. In addition, the control method in the case where it is configured to increase the ratio of the super reach from the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times before the probability variation state ends (for example, five times before) is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, 71 is set in the high probability count counter in the same manner as in this embodiment, and conversely, 66 is set in the high base count counter. Is controlled to a high probability / low base state, and by confirming whether the value of the high probability count counter is within 5 or less, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for loss are selected. May be. Further, the number of fluctuations after the big hit may not be determined based on the count value of the high probability number counter or the high base number counter, but may be determined using another counter. For example, a counter that counts the number of fluctuations after the end of the big hit game is provided, and whether the count value of the counter is within a predetermined range (for example, 71 to 75 or 66 to 71) is confirmed. It may be determined whether or not the state is between five changes before the end of the state and the last change display, and the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for loss may be selected (the probability change state is ended). For example, the configuration may be configured in such a manner that the selection ratio of the super reach is increased only once in the last variation display. For example, the counter value for counting the number of variations after the big hit game is 71, for example, In such a case, the shift variation pattern type determination table 135D may be selected. In addition, when the configuration is such that the high-probability / low-base state is controlled from the change display a predetermined number of times before the probability change state ends (for example, five times before) to the end of the last change display. In the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern type determination tables 135C and 135D for detachment may be selected according to the state of the high probability flag or the high base flag (see steps S95, S96, S100, and S101). ).

  In the example shown in FIG. 14, a case where separate deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B to 135 </ b> D are used for the case where the gaming state is the high base state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. However, the common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used in the case of the high base state and in the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 14C, a case is shown in which the common high base deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C is used regardless of the total number of pending storage, but the high base deviation variation pattern is used. As the type determination table, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation corresponding to the total number of pending storages (tables with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the total pending storage number is less than 3 and the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In this example, two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. However, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. ing. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in this embodiment, the random pattern value (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type when the game state is out of the game state and the game state is the normal state. Is 230 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. Is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of the pending storage. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B) includes at least one of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). Regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved memory means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer) for a part, Common determination values (1 to 79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state. However, is the current gaming state a probable variation state? Depending on whether it is a normal state, you may make it use the variation pattern type determination table for big hits prepared separately, respectively. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), When the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for loss, and the gaming state is a high base state, the case of 1 or 2 having a smaller total number of pending storage However (or, for example, even when the number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is smaller 0 or 1), the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. There may be cases where there are cases.

  After the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination table illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 14, the variation pattern is selected according to the determined variation pattern type. For example, in this embodiment,

  In the present embodiment, a fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 54 for each variable display result (every big hit, little hit, and every deviation), and the fluctuation pattern types shown in FIGS. After the variation pattern type is determined using the determination table, the variation pattern is selected based on the determined variation pattern type, variation pattern determination table, and variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, 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 8C06 (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 8C06 (H).

  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.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth 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 fourth 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, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, or “2R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and “sudden probability variation big hit” or “small In the case of “hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for sudden start of sudden probability change big hit when it is a sudden chance big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command for small hit. Also 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. 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 transmitted, 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. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  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 big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game with “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, or “2R probability change big hit” is ended. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating 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 (high probability / high base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability / low base state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is a high probability / low base 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.

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

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command to be transmitted as the stored storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 24), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a small hit or not, Then, it is determined in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit or the small hit or a value for designating the type of the big win is set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, and the type of the big hit, Based on the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the value of the variation pattern type determination random number becomes a predetermined determination value.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designating command (design 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “10R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 4 designation command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (design 6 designation command) in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  18 and 19 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, in this embodiment, which gaming state is displayed, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or effect symbol, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning A value is set in the EXT data according to whether it is determined that any of the determination values falls within the range, and a variation category command is transmitted.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize at least that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 100 and 169, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 170 to 199, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for variation pattern type determination is 200 to 214, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 215 and 229, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total pending storage number. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used for determining which of the above-described variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B). This is derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for loss. This also applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 12 and 21 to 29, and each fluctuation in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 13 (A) to (D) and FIGS. 14 (C) and (D). A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to the pattern type.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / high base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not 1 to 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 56 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “09 (H)” to the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is high probability / low base state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is determined whether or not 1 to 79. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA 2-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation in which “0A (H)” is set in the EXT data. A category 11 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “0B (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA2-7). Send a variable category 12 command.

  Even when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state), the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. Good. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, when executing the process of step S232 of the effect process at the time of winning to be described later, if it is out of place, the common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step S226 can be made unnecessary.

  Further, for example, when it is determined at the start winning that it becomes “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, in step S232 of winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether or not 1 to 74. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is reached at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether or not. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 56 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 56 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is super CA3-3). A variation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the winning odds suddenly become a big win at the start winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. Determine. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 27 commands are transmitted. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU 56 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 commands are transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is made at the time of starting winning, the CPU 56 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 fluctuation pattern types are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storages. (See FIGS. 13 and 14), there is no mismatch between the determination result at the time of winning and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern types of non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3 are the variation category commands (specifically, variation category 1 command, (Variation category 8 command, variation category 23 command, variation category 26 command only) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined at the time of winning that it is other than non-reach CA 2-1, super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted. Good.

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (winning order abnormality notification designation command) that designates that a winning order abnormality of a game ball has been detected and that the winning order abnormality is notified.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, or the third start port switch 17a is turned on, that is, the first start winning port 13, the second start. If the start winning to either the winning opening 14 or the third starting winning opening 17 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If none of the first start winning port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the third start port switch 17a are turned on, the start port switch passing process (step S312) is not executed, and the internal state is maintained. In response, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed.

  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 fourth 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. 33), 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 S23.

  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.

  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. Further, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to 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. 21 and FIG. 22 are flowcharts showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the first winning number counter for counting the number of times that the game ball has continuously won the first starting winning port 13 (step). S5001). Further, the CPU 56 clears the value of the second winning number counter for counting the number of times that the game ball has continuously won the second start winning opening 14 (step S5002). In other words, in this case, even if the game ball has been won in the second start winning opening 14 continuously to some extent and the value of the second winning number counter is 2 or more, Since the start winning to the winning opening 13 occurs and the continuous winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is interrupted, the value of the second winning number counter is cleared.

  Note that the processing of steps S5001 and S5002 is not immediately performed based on the fact that the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, and the value of the first winning number counter is not counted, but the first reserved memory number is further limited to the upper limit. The value of the first winning number counter may be counted on condition that the value (4 in this example) has not been reached (that is, only the effective start winning number may be counted). Specifically, the process of steps S5001 and S5002 may be executed after determining N in step S1212. Conversely, the value of the first winning number counter may be counted only when the first reserved storage number reaches the upper limit (4 in this example) (that is, only the invalid start winning is counted). You may do it).

  After step S5002, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4). Whether or not) (step S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1214). 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 S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 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. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 23A, 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. 23A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 23A, 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. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the two starting winning ports 14 (including the third starting winning port 17). Accordingly, in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 (including the third start winning port 17) 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. 23B) ( Step S1216). In the process of step S1216, 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. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 23B 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. 23B, 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 executes prize-winning effect processing in which the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (step S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1218), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1220), 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 S1221).

  Note that by executing the processing of steps S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designating command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the first winning prize opening 13 is won.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the first start prize designation A set of four commands, that is, a command and a total pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in an on state (step S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag is set (step S5101). If the high base flag is set (that is, if the time-short state (high base state)), the process proceeds to step S5103. If the high base flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (step S5102). In this embodiment, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 (when the normal electric accessory actuating process of the normal symbol process process described later is executed (see FIG. 32)), the process proceeds to step S5103. To do.

  If the high base flag is set in step S5101, or if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3 in step S5102, the CPU 56 clears the value of the second winning number counter (step S5103). That is, the fact that the high base flag is set is controlled to the short time state (high base state), and the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased. It is easy to win continuously at the second start winning opening 14 regardless of the state. Therefore, in this case, the value of the second winning number counter is cleared, and control is performed so as not to determine that the winning order is abnormal. In addition, the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3, and the normal electric accessory actuating process of the normal symbol process is being executed. This is because the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state. It is easy to win continuously at the start winning opening 14. Therefore, also in this case, the value of the second winning number counter is cleared, and control is performed so as not to determine that the winning order is abnormal. Then, control goes to a step S5105.

  In this embodiment, there is shown a case where both the determination as to whether or not the time-short state (that is, the high base state) is performed and the determination as to whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is open are executed. However, only one of them may be executed. Specifically, only one of the determination process in step S5101 and the determination process in step S5102 may be executed.

  If the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the second winning number counter (step S5104). Further, the CPU 56 clears the value of the first winning number counter (step S5105). That is, in this case, even if the game ball has won a certain number of consecutive wins in the first start winning opening 13 and the value of the first winning number counter is 2 or more before that, Since the start winning to the winning opening 14 occurs and the continuous winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is interrupted, the value of the first winning number counter is cleared. Then, control goes to a step S1223.

  Note that the processing of steps S5101 to S5105 is not immediately performed based on the fact that the second start port switch 14a is on, and the value of the second winning number counter is not counted. The value of the second winning number counter may be counted on condition that the value (4 in this example) has not been reached (that is, only the effective start winning number may be counted). Specifically, after the determination in step S1222 is Y, the same determination process as in step S1223 may be performed to determine N and then the processes in steps S5101 to S5105 may be performed. Conversely, the value of the second winning number counter may be counted only when the second reserved memory number reaches the upper limit (4 in this example) (that is, only the invalid start winning is counted). You may do it).

  In this embodiment, the first winning number counter continues counting regardless of whether it is in the short-time state (that is, the high base state) or whether the variable winning ball device 15 is open. The abnormal winning order is based on the fact that the consecutive winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 is detected through the time-short state (that is, the high base state) and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is open. Although the case of determination is shown, the count of the first winning number counter may be interrupted during the time-short state (that is, the high base state) or during the period when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened. Then, it is determined that the winning order is abnormal when the consecutive winning of the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 is detected over the time-short state (that is, the high base state) or during the opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. You may do it. Specifically, for example, the counting is temporarily interrupted when the time-short state (that is, the high base state) or the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state after winning two balls continuously at the first start winning opening 13. When the time is short (ie, the high base state) or after the open state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is finished, if two consecutive winnings are made in the first start winning opening 13 (the short state (ie, the high base state) State) or during the opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, there is no winning in the second starting winning hole 14), and it is determined that the winning order is abnormal because it is determined that four balls have been consecutively won in the first starting winning hole 13. You may make it determine.

  If the second start port switch 14a is not on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the third start port switch 17a is on (step S5106). If the third start port switch 17a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the first winning number counter is cleared in step S5105, or if the third start port switch is in the on state in step S5106, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, Is checked whether the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4) (step S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1225). 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 S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 18B) (see FIG. 18B). Step S1227). Note that in the process of step S1227, 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. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing (step S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step S1229), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S1231), 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 S1232).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1229 and S1230, the CPU 56 regardless of the gaming state (whether it is a high probability state, a high base state, or a big hit gaming state). Always sends both the symbol designation command and the variable category command to the production control microcomputer 100 every time the second start winning opening 14 is won.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of steps S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the second start prize designation A set of four commands, that is, a command and a total pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition to that, at the timing when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, before the change display based on the start winning is started, By executing the winning presentation process, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small win is made, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number is. By doing so, the variation display result and variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and the effect control microcomputer is based on the determination result at the time of winning as will be described later. A specific effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the change display of the effect symbol by 100.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state. High probability / high base state and high probability / It is confirmed whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the low base state is included is set (step S221). If the high probability flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step S222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays will be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step S221 at the time of the start winning, until the actual display of the variation based on the start winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed whether or not it is in the probable variation state at step S221 at the time of starting winning, until when the fluctuation display based on the starting winning is actually started. If the 15R probability variation big hit, the 10R probability variation big hit, the 2R probability variation big hit, or the sudden probability variation big hit occurs before, the normal state changes to the probability variation state. For this reason, the gaming state determined in step S221 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) are not necessarily the same. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 and FIG. ) And (C) are compared with the small hit determination values to confirm whether or not they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (first) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1228 is executed), the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set in.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. Is performed (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process for determining the current gaming state (step S225). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state (specifically, the high probability flag and the high base flag are set in step S225). Whether or not). In addition, after confirming whether or not the high probability state and the high base state are set in step S225 at the time of starting winning, until the display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is actually started, Multiple variable displays may be performed. Therefore, the game state after the start winning is confirmed in step S225 whether or not it is in the high probability state and the high base state until the actual display of variation based on the start winning is actually started. (For example, when a 15R probability variation big hit, a 10R probability variation big hit, a 2R probability variation big hit, or a sudden probability variation big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation may change from a normal state to a probability variation state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step S225 at the time of starting winning and the gaming state determined at the start of variation (see step S61 described later) do not necessarily match. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets each threshold for detachment according to the determination result of step S225 (step S226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is determined.

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold 219. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 in step S232 to be described later. Is determined to set “08 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is not less than 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 79. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step S232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “0A (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold is not less than 79 (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “0B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  For example, if the CPU 56 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step S232 described later. Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is 169 or less (ie, 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). When the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, when it is 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). When the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 18).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. It will never fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, You may determine with 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state (low probability / low base state) may always be set without determining the gaming state in step S225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It is possible to determine whether or not “out of” or “super reach out”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y of step S223), the CPU 56 uses the EXT data “05 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. Is set (step S227).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a threshold for small hits (step S228). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 sets the threshold value 251, and determines that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251) in step S 232 described later. It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 19). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227. Is determined (step S229). In this case, when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning effect processing in step S1217 is executed), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type determination table (first 1D) shown in FIG. Using the special symbol 131a, it is determined whether the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing in step S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 131b is used to determine whether the jackpot type is “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step S230). In this case, when it is determined that “15R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “01 (H)” indicating “15R probability variation big hit” to the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “10R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “10R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. When it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” is reached, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “2R probability variation big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “suddenly probable big hit” in the symbol designation command.

  And CPU56 sets each threshold value for jackpots according to the jackpot type determined by step S229 (step S231).

  For example, the CPU 56 sets the threshold values 74 and 149 when determining that “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 74 in step S232 described later. Is determined to set “10 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). If the threshold value is 149 or less (ie, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “15R probability variation big hit”, the threshold values 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold 38 in step S232 described later. Is determined to set “13 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). If the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19).

  Further, for example, if the CPU 56 determines “suddenly promising big hit”, it sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in step S232 to be described later. Is determined to set “16 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 19).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the threshold value set in steps S226, S228, and S231 and the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) extracted in steps S1216 and S1227 to determine which value of the random number for variation pattern type determination. It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step S232).

  In steps S226, S228, and S231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 13 and 14) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. A determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variable category command (step S233). Specifically, the CPU 56 determines “00 (H)” to “0B (H)”, “10” as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 depending on which variation pattern type is determined in step S232. A process of setting any value of (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”to the EXT data of the variable category command is performed.

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the determination at the time of winning, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . Then, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 does not show which variation pattern type is specifically shown, but the variation shown to be one of the big hit variation pattern types. A specific effect described later may be executed based on the reception of the category command.

  25 and 26 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.

  In step S51, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S51A.

  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. 23A) 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). ).

  In this embodiment, by the processing of steps S52 to S54 being performed, the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (including the third start winning opening 17). In accordance with the winning order, the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed 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 (including the third starting winning opening 17). Or although the case where the variable display of a 2nd special symbol is performed 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.

  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. Further, if the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S1216 or step S1227 of the start-port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares a big hit determination value or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 12) determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining 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 a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probability change state (normal state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 12A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 12A 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. 12A, 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 “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (71 in this embodiment).

  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. 12B and 12C). 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. 12B and 12C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be 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. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . 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. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot 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 the type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area (“15R probability variable big hit”, “ "10R probability variation big hit", "2R probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted in step S1216 or step S1227 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Do. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, 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. Also, as shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the 15R probability variation is compared with the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. The rate at which jackpots 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 “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “10R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is “2R probability variable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “04” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  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, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of “1”, “3”, “6”, “7”, which becomes the big hit symbol, is determined as the special symbol stop symbol To do. 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 “2R probable big hit” is decided, “3” is designated as a special symbol stop symbol. If “10R probability variation big hit” is decided, “6” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “15R probability variation big hit” is decided, “7” is decided 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. 27 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 the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 13D) as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S95). Note that the high base flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state, and is reset when the high base state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be “15R probability change big hit”, “10R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Further, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (70 times in this embodiment).

  If the high base flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S96). If the high probability flag is not set (N in Step S96), that is, if the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storage is 3 or more (Step S97). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 14A) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table for deviation as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. 135B (see FIG. 14B) is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high probability flag is set (Y in step S96), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / low base state, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 14D) is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the high base flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability / high base state (in this embodiment, the low probability / high base state is controlled). Therefore, if the high base flag is set, a high probability / high base state is established), and the CPU 56 uses the variation for outlier as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. The pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 14C) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S101 is executed and the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation for loss shown in FIG. The pattern type determination table 135B is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss shown in FIG. 14C is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a high probability / high base state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of the shortening variation may be performed. In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation (see FIG. 14C) used in the high probability / high base state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storage ( Although the table is different from that shown in FIG. 14B, a common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a high base state, when the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0 or 1), The change display of the shortening change may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 14A) may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and performs the processing of steps S92, S94, S98, S99, S100, or S101. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and an outlier variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of them is selected (step S103). 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 S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). 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 effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106). 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 variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S107).

  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 S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3 shown in FIG. 14) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 14). Normal CA2-4 to normal CA2-6, including a variation pattern type of super CA2-7) are prepared, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, whether the CPU 56 matches the determination value assigned to the common range of the reach determination table in determining whether “super-reach out” or “non-reach out” occurs in the winning effect processing. By determining whether or not, it may be determined in advance whether or not to reach.

  FIG. 28 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 6 designation) (see FIG. 15) 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 S118. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” is 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”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “10R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Specifically, whether or not it is “10R probability variation big hit” is 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”. it can. Further, when the big hit type is “2R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S115 and S116). Specifically, whether or not it is “2R probability variation big hit” is 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 “03”. it can. When it is neither “15R-probable big hit”, “10R-probable big hit”, or “2R-probable big hit” (that is, “abrupt-probable big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command. This is performed (step S117).

  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 S118). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 6 designation command (step S119). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S118), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S120).

  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 S121).

  FIG. 29 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. 30 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). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag indicating the high probability state and the high base flag indicating the high base state if set (step S132). ), Control for transmitting a jackpot start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot” or “2R probability variation 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 jackpot type is “15R probability variation jackpot”, “10R probability variation jackpot”, “2R probability variation jackpot” or “sudden probability variation jackpot” is the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (the jackpot type (Data stored in the buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15R probability variation big hit” is 15 times. “10R probability variation big hit” is 10 times. “2R probability variation big hit” or “sudden probability variation big hit” is displayed. (In this case, twice.) Is set (step S135). The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. In this case, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit and the case of 2R probability variation big hit, although the same two times are set as the number of rounds, different round times are set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of 2R probability change big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Note that 29 seconds is set as the round time in the case of 15R probability variation big hit or 10R probability variation big hit. 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 confirms whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set (step S137). When the high probability flag is set (that is, when the probability variation state (high probability / high base state or high probability / low base state)), the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high probability state is indicated. The value of the high probability count counter is decremented by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the high probability count counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the high probability flag (step S140). If the high probability flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S141.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating the high base state is set (step S141). When the high base flag is set (that is, in the case of a high probability / high base state), the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the high base state is decremented by 1 ( Step S142). Then, when the value of the high base number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the high base flag (step S144). Then, the process proceeds to step S145. If the high base flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S145 as it is.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S145). 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 effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, a time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S147). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S148). 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 S149).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), 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 S150).

  FIG. 31 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, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and “sudden probability sudden big hit” Is transmitted with a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A302 (H)). 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 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S166), and the certain variation count counter is set to a predetermined number of times (71 in this example). Is set (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets the high base flag to shift to the high base state (step S168), and sets a predetermined number of times (70 in this example) in the high base number counter (step S169).

  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 S170).

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S511), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (step S512). Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S500 to S503 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Gate switch passage processing (step S512): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value ("4" in this example). If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for extracting the value of the random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of passages through the gate.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S500): The CPU 56 can start the variation of the normal symbol (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S500, specifically, the normal symbol When the display 10 does not display the change of the normal symbol and when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is not in the open / close operation based on the normal symbol display 10 having been derived and displayed) Check the memory count value. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the normal symbol variation time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step S501).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S501): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 and sets the normal symbol process timer to normal. Set the symbol stop symbol display time and start the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S502).

  Normal symbol stop process (step S502): The CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out. If it has timed out, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S500). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. In addition, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state. 15) Select the opening pattern, and if it is not the probability variation state (that is, if it is in the low base state), select the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (variable winning ball apparatus 15) in the low base state and select it. Set the open pattern. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric accessory operation processing (step S503).

  Normal electric accessory operation processing (step S503): The CPU 56 opens the normal electric accessory with the set opening pattern on the condition that the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (opening / closing of the variable winning ball apparatus 15). Execute the normal electric accessory release pattern process. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the variable payball apparatus 15 has a longer open period in the probability variation state (ie, the high base state) than in the low base state. When the normal symbol process timer times out, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (step S500).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S33) 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 S23) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to 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 S23) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to 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. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control processing of step S23. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S33), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the winning order abnormality notification process in step S22. In the winning order abnormality notification process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) checks whether or not the value of the first winning number counter is 4 or more (step S250). If the value of the first winning number counter is 4 or more, the CPU 56 clears the value of the first winning number counter (step S251), and proceeds to step S254. If the value of the first winning number counter is not 4 or more, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second winning number counter is 4 or more (step S252). If the value of the second winning number counter is 4 or more, the CPU 56 clears the value of the second winning number counter (step S253), and proceeds to step S254. If the value of the second winning number counter is not 4 or more, the process is terminated as it is.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning order abnormality notification designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S254). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) in the security signal information timer (step S255). In this embodiment, the information output process (see S30) is executed based on the fact that the predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in step S255, so that the security signal is generated for a predetermined time (in this example, 30). Second) is output externally. That is, when the value of the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 4 or more (Y in Steps S250 and S252), 4 continuously from the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. It is determined that a winning order abnormality has occurred due to the occurrence of the above winnings, and control for transmitting a winning order abnormality notification designation command is performed in order to perform a winning order abnormality notification, and a security signal is transmitted for a predetermined period (in this example). , 30 seconds) Perform processing for external output.

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined that the winning order is abnormal for both the case where the first start winning opening 13 is continuously won and the case where the second starting winning opening 14 is continuously won is shown. The winning order may be determined to be abnormal only in one of the cases where the first start winning opening 13 is continuously won and the second start winning opening 14 is continuously won. .

  Further, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is continuously won and the winning order is abnormal, and when the second starting winning opening 14 is continuously won and the winning order is abnormal, In the above, the case where a common command is transmitted as the winning order abnormality notification designation command is shown. However, when the winning order is abnormal after consecutively winning the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is continuous. Then, a winning order abnormality notification designating command may be transmitted so as to be distinguishable from the case where the winning order is abnormal. Specifically, when a winning is made consecutively at the first start winning opening 13 and the winning order is abnormal, a first winning order abnormality notification designating command is transmitted, and the second starting winning opening 14 is continuously received. If the winning order becomes abnormal after winning a prize, a second winning order abnormality notification designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the case where the determination value to be compared with the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 4 is shown. However, the determination value is not limited to the value shown in this embodiment, and for example, step S250. , Other values may be used as the determination value, such as determining whether the value of the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 5 or more. Further, for example, in steps S250 and S252, it is determined whether or not the value of the first winning number counter or the second winning number counter is 2 or more, so that the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14 is determined. If even one ball wins continuously, it may be determined that the winning order is abnormal immediately. However, in this embodiment, the determination criterion is given a margin by determining that the winning order is abnormal on the condition that four balls have been consecutively won at the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This prevents erroneous determination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the determination of abnormality in winning order is executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, but it may be executed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 has a command indicating that there is a new start prize in the first start prize opening 13 or a command indicating that there is a new start prize in the second start prize slot 14. The production control microcomputer 100 executes the same processing as steps S5001, S5002, and S5101 to S5106 based on the reception of those commands, thereby continuously connecting to the first start winning opening 13. It is only necessary to count the number of winnings and the number of consecutive winnings to the second start winning opening 14, and determine the winning order abnormality by performing the same process as the winning order abnormality notifying process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing various signals output to the terminal board 160. As shown in FIG. 35, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31 is connected to the terminal board 160 with one symbol determination number of signals, a start port signal, one jackpot signal, one jackpot. Two signals, three jackpot signals, a time reduction signal, a winning signal, and a security signal are output by the information output process (see step S31) on the game control microcomputer 560 side. In this embodiment, the prize ball information is sent from the payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 to the terminal board 160 via the main board 31. It is output by the information output process on the 370 side.

  The symbol determination number 1 signal is a signal for notifying the number of changes in the special symbol. The start port signal is a signal for notifying the number of winnings to the start winning ports 13, 14, and 17. The jackpot 1 signal is a signal for notifying that the jackpot game (during the operation of the special variable winning ball apparatus) is in progress. The jackpot 2 signal is a signal for notifying that the jackpot game (during the operation of the special variable winning ball apparatus) or that the special symbol variation time shortening function is in operation (during the short-time state). The jackpot 3 signal is a signal for notifying that a 15-round jackpot game is in progress. The time reduction signal is a signal for notifying that the special symbol variation time reduction function is operating (in the time reduction state).

  In addition, as described above, the winning signal indicates that a predetermined payout condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls (in this embodiment, 10 balls) has been established (start winning prize opening 13, 14, 17. The winning of the big prize opening has occurred, and the prize ball has not been paid out. This is a signal indicating that it has been determined that a predetermined payout condition has been established on the condition that it has been input.

  The security signal is a signal indicating the security state of the gaming machine. Specifically, when it is determined that a winning order abnormality has occurred between the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, an external device such as a hall computer is used for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Is output.

  Further, as described above, the prize ball information is a signal that is output every time a specific number (10 in this example) of prize ball payouts is detected. In this embodiment, a predetermined payout condition for paying out a predetermined number of award balls (in this embodiment, 10 balls) is satisfied (start winning ports 13, 14, 17 and big winnings). In other words, a predetermined payout condition is met on condition that a detection signal from the proximity switch (count switch 23, start port switch 13a, 14a, 17a) is input. The winning signal is output to the outside based on the determination, and the number of winning balls can be grasped on the hall side based on the winning signal. Therefore, the prize ball information may be configured not to be output externally.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the information output process of step S30. In the example shown in FIG. 36, a part of the process executed in the information output process that outputs the security signal to the outside is shown, and the description of the other processes is omitted. In the processing, in addition to the processing shown in FIG. 36, processing for externally outputting a symbol determination number 1 signal, a start port signal, a big hit 1 signal, a big hit 2 signal, a big hit 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and a winning signal is also executed.

  In the information output process, the CPU 56 loads the security signal information timer (step S1001), reflects the state of the security signal information timer in the flag register (step S1002), and determines whether the security signal information timer has timed out. (Step S1003). In this embodiment, it is determined that a winning order abnormality has occurred between the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example) is set in the security signal information timer (winning). When the predetermined time has not elapsed, it is determined that the security signal information timer has not timed out, and when the predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the security signal information timer is 0). ), It is determined that the security signal information timer has timed out.

  If the security signal information timer has not timed out (N in step S1003), the security signal information timer is decremented by 1 (step S1004), and the calculation result is stored in the security signal information timer (step S1005). Then, the security signal output bit position of the information buffer (bit 7 of the output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 6) is set (step S1006). When the security signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, in step S1007, the information buffer is set to the output value, and the output value is output to the output port 1 in step S1008. Is output (turns on). If the security signal information timer times out (Y in step S1003), the security signal is turned off as a result of the processing in step S1006 not being executed.

  The connector CN8 of the terminal board 160 is used until 30 seconds have elapsed after the winning order abnormality of the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is detected by the processing of steps S1001 to S1008 described above. Security signal is output.

  In this embodiment, when a new winning order abnormality is detected during the output of the security signal, the value of the security signal information timer is overwritten as needed, so the output of the current security signal is continued as it is. The output of the security signal is continued until 30 seconds have elapsed since the last winning order abnormality was detected.

  When a new winning order abnormality is detected during the output of the security signal (when a winning order abnormality occurs a plurality of times in succession), the process waits until the output of the current security signal for 30 seconds is completed. The output of the next security signal may be started after a certain interval period.

  In this embodiment, the security signal is output based on the detection of the winning order abnormality. However, the security signal is externally output using the common connector CN8 of the terminal board 160 due to an output factor other than the winning order abnormality. You may make it output. For example, based on detecting a radio wave abnormality based on detection of an illegal radio wave, a magnetic abnormality based on detection of an illegal magnetism, or an abnormal winning at a big prize opening or a starting prize opening 13,14,17. A security signal may be output. Also, for example, a security signal may be output based on the initialization of the gaming machine, or a communication error between boards mounted on the gaming machine (for example, between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37). A security signal may be output based on the detection of (communication error). In this case, for example, the security signal may be output for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), or when the output of the security signal is started, the gaming machine is reset to initialize the gaming machine. The security signal may be continuously output until.

  In this embodiment, for each timer interrupt, the output bit position of the corresponding signal is set in the information output process shown in FIG. 36 (see step S1006), and steps S1007 and S1008 are executed. Although a processing example of external output is shown, the output state of each signal does not change unless the value of the corresponding output bit changes from the previous setting. For example, if the value of the corresponding output bit is set to “1”, the signal continues to be output while it is set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 37 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). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

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

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 15 to 19) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  39 and 40 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the 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 6 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 (command A001 (H)) (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) (step S623), the production control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a winning order abnormality notification designation command (command D000 (H)) (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp driver board 35. Thus, lighting control of the frame LED 28 is performed with a predetermined abnormality notification pattern (step S626). Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs a predetermined abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 by outputting a control signal (sound number data) to the sound output board 70 (step S627).

  In this embodiment, the case where the winning order abnormality notification is performed by turning on the frame LED 28 with a predetermined abnormality notification pattern and outputting a predetermined abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 is shown. This aspect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the winning order abnormality notification may be performed by performing only one of lighting of the frame LED 28 with a predetermined abnormality notification pattern and output of a predetermined abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. Also, for example, the winning order abnormality notification may be performed by displaying a winning order abnormality notification screen including a character string such as “abnormal winning order” on the effect display device 9.

  If the received effect control command is any symbol designating command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received symbol designating command as the first free winning command storage area formed in the RAM. (Step S652).

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the start winning command storage area. As shown in FIG. 41, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218 to S1221 and S1229 to S1232 of the start port switch passing process in FIGS. 21 and 22, the start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 14 is made. When there is one timer interrupt, there are four symbols: a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command), and a total pending storage number designation command. Commands are sent as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 41, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Thus, a storage area is secured.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption. As shown in FIG. 41, each of the storage areas 1 to 8 is stored in the order of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command (in FIG. 41, An example in which commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5 is shown).

  In the example shown in FIG. 41, a total pending storage number designation command (7) that designates the total pending memory number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven pending memories have occurred in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. C207 (H)) is stored, and thereafter, the storage state of the command storage area at the time of the start winning prize is shown in the situation where one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. .

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 41 is displayed in step S663, which will be described later, every time the display of variation of the effect symbol is started (every time the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is received). It is deleted from what is stored in the first storage area 1, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 41, when a variation display of a new effect symbol is started, each command stored in the storage area 1 is deleted and each command stored in the storage area 2 is stored. Each command stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 2 and each command stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 3 and stored in the storage area 5. Each command is shifted to the storage area 4. It should be noted that the timing at which each command is deleted may be during the effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing of starting the effect symbol variation display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 41, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, a storage area is secured so that an execution-determined flag can be stored. The execution-determined flag is a flag indicating that it is determined to execute the specific effect during the fluctuation corresponding to each reserved storage. A specific effect is an effect that suggests that a stored memory that is a big hit or a small hit is included in the stored hold memory that is stored, and that the player will know that a big hit or a small hit will occur after the next change. It is a production to make you expect. Specifically, if the execution determined flag is set (if it is 1), it is determined to execute the specific effect, and if it is not set (if it is 0), the specific effect is not executed. Has been determined. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the execution-determined flag can be set only in one storage area among a plurality of storage areas (that is, it is determined that the specific effect is executed only in a change with respect to one reserved storage. It is). This execution determined flag is set in FIG. 43 described later. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the execution-determined flag can be set in a plurality of storage areas, and details thereof will be described later in Modification 1.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command received when a start prize is generated are collectively referred to as a start prize command. . In addition, among these start winning commands, a start winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command, which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, are included. This is also referred to as reserved storage information. Also, a symbol designation command which is a command indicating whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined in the winning presentation process (see FIG. 24) at the start winning, a determination result of the big hit type, a determination result of the variation pattern type, and When the variable category command is comprehensively expressed, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command is stored (step S654A). Then, a variable category command reception flag indicating that the variable category command has been received is set (step S654B).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the total hold memory display unit 18c by one, and updates the total hold memory number display ( Step S656A). The received first start winning designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and the variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 increments the hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c by one and updates the combined hold storage number display. The display of the reserved storage number is updated (step S668A). The received second start winning designation command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Store (step S658B).

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S659), the production control CPU 101 uses the received aggregate pending storage number designation command for each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start winning designation command are stored in the storage area (step S660).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 erases the first on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit 18c and sets the remaining on-hold display to 1. Shifting is performed one by one, and the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit 18c is updated (step S662). For example, when the first to fifth hold displays on the combined hold storage display unit 18c are lit up, the first hold display is deleted when the combined hold storage number subtraction designation command is received. At the same time, the second hold display is shifted to the first display area, the third hold display is shifted to the second display area, and the fourth display is displayed. The held display that has been displayed is shifted to the third display area, and the held display that has been displayed fifth is shifted to the fourth display area.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 deletes the data in the storage area 1 in the start winning command storage area, and shifts and stores the remaining data (step S663).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S684). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a specific effect execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect (step S800A).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied and 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. 43 is a flowchart showing the specific effect execution determination process. In the specific effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the variable category command reception flag is set (step S4501). If the variable category command reception flag is set, the variable category command reception flag is reset (step S4502). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the storage area in which the execution determined flag is set is included in the start winning command storage area (step S4503).

  When the storage area in which the execution determined flag is set is not included in the start winning command storage area, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the received variation category command (latest variation category command) indicates a deviation. It is determined whether or not (step S4504). Specifically, the variable category command stored in the storage area in which the start winning command is stored last in the storage area in which the start winning command in the start winning command storage area is stored is the command C600 ( H) to C60B (H). When the received variation category command is a variation category command indicating a deviation (when the received variation category command is one of commands C600 (H) to C60B (H)), the effect control CPU 101 performs a specific effect. A specific performance execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute (step S4505). Specifically, whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined using the specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of a specific effect execution lottery table. In the specific effect execution lottery table, a determination value corresponding to whether or not the specific effect is executed is assigned. However, in the example shown in FIG. Has been. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the specific effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 44, execution of the specific effect is determined at a rate of 10/50 and not executed at a rate of 40/50.

  If it is determined in step S4505 that the specific effect is to be executed, the execution determined flag in the storage area in which the variable category command determined in step S4504 is stored (switched from “0” to “1”) ( Steps S4506 and S4507).

  In step S4503, if the storage area where the execution determined flag is set is included in the start winning command storage area, the effect control CPU 101 ends the specific effect execution determination process without performing steps S4504 to S4507. To do. Thereby, in this Embodiment, when the pending | holding memory | storage which has already been determined to perform a specific effect is memorize | stored, it is supposed that the execution of a specific effect is not determined. That is, the specific effect is not executed in a plurality of continuous fluctuations.

  In step S4504, when the received variation category command is a variation category command indicating a big hit or a small hit (when the received variation category command is one of commands C610 (H) to C618 (H)), The effect control CPU 101 ends the specific effect execution determination process without performing steps S4505 to S4507. Thereby, in this Embodiment, it is set as the structure which does not perform a specific effect in the fluctuation | variation used as a big hit or a small hit. In the present embodiment, since a specific effect is provided as an effect for expecting a big hit or a small hit after the next change, when a specific effect is executed in a change that becomes a big hit or a small hit, This is not preferable because there is a contradiction in the production. Therefore, as described above, in the case of a variation that results in a big hit or a small hit, it is possible to prevent a contradiction from occurring in the production by adopting a configuration in which the specific production is not executed. It should be noted that the processing corresponding to step S4505 and subsequent steps is performed without performing step S4504, and the change corresponding to the hold storage determined to execute the specific effect (the hold storage corresponding to the storage area in which the execution determined flag is set). If the change is a big hit or a small hit, even if the execution of the specific effect is canceled at the start of the change, it is possible to realize that the specific effect is not executed in the change that becomes the big hit or the small hit. In addition, if a specific effect is not executed at all in the case of a big hit or a small hit, it will be recognized that there will be a shift when the specific effect occurs. Also, it may be possible to execute a specific effect. Thereby, contradiction can be caused in the production, and the unexpectedness of the production can be caused.

  FIG. 45 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). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. Therefore, if the display result designation command is received without receiving the variation pattern command, the variation of the representation symbol The display will not start.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step 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. In addition, when it is determined in step S8002 that the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous effect of the effect mode of “change in variation pattern at the time of symbol variation”, the so-called chance symbol symbol is used as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. (For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 47 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. 47, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” (the received display result designation command designates display result 2). In the case of a command, a display result 3 designation command, or a display result 4 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol. It should be noted that the determination ratio of the stop symbol may be varied depending on whether it is “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”. For example, in the case of “15R probability variation big hit”, the ratio of determining the combination of production symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd number is increased, and in the case of “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”. You may make it raise the ratio which determines the combination of the production | presentation symbol in which 3 symbols were equal in the same even number design.

  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 5 designation command or a display result 6 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.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the effect display device 9 to display a notice effect (notice effect other than the specific effect. For example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable object notice effect, an effect blade accessory, etc. The notice effect setting process for determining whether to execute the notice effect or setting the effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8003A).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process for setting the specific effect (step S8003B). Details of the specific effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect other than the variation pattern and the specific effect, a process table corresponding to the effect effect (specific effect aspect) of the specific effect selected in the notice effect and the specific effect setting process is displayed. Select (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 48 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. 48 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  It is to be noted that the effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute a notice effect other than the specific effect, and when executing the notice effect other than the specific effect, in step S8004, a process table corresponding to the notice effect other than the specific effect is created. select. Further, the effect control CPU 101 is determined to execute the specific effect, and when executing the specific effect, the process table corresponding to the specific effect is selected in step S8004.

  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) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8006). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8007). 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 S8008).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not to execute the specific effect in the starting variation by determining whether or not the execution determined flag of the storage area 1 is set. It is determined whether or not (step S5121), and if the execution determined flag of the storage area 1 is set, the execution determined flag of the storage area 1 is reset (step S5122). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the next reserved memory exists by determining whether or not the start winning prize command is stored in the storage area 2 (step S5123). When the next reserved memory exists, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the effect mode (specific effect mode) of the specific effect (step S5124). Specifically, the specific effect mode is selected using the effect mode selection table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram of an effect mode selection table. In the effect mode selection table, a determination value corresponding to the effect mode of the specific effect is assigned to each variable category command of the next reserved storage (that is, the variable category command stored in the storage area 2). In the example shown in FIG. 50, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for selecting a specific effect mode, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 50, if the next pending storage variable category command is one of the variable category 1 command to the variable category 12 command (commands C600 (H) to C60B (H)) indicating a loss, The execution mode is selected at a rate of 80/100, the first specific performance mode is selected at a rate of 19/100, and the second specific performance mode is selected at a rate of 1/100. When the variation category command of the next pending storage is one of the variation category 27 command to the variation category 29 command (commands C616 (H) to C618 (H)) indicating sudden probability variation big hit or small hit, the first specific effect mode Is selected at a ratio of 70/100, and the second specific effect mode is selected at a ratio of 30/100. When the next variable category command of pending storage is one of the variable category 21 command to the variable category 23 command (commands C610 (H) to C612 (H)) indicating 10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, the first specific effect The aspect is selected at a ratio of 40/100, and the second specific effect aspect is selected at a ratio of 60/100. When the next variable category command of the pending storage is one of the variable category 24 command to the variable category 26 command (commands C613 (H) to C615 (H)) indicating 15R probability variable jackpot, the first specific effect mode is 20 / The second specific effect mode is selected at a rate of 100/100 at a rate of 80/100.

  Thus, in this Embodiment, it becomes the structure which selects the production | presentation aspect of a specific effect in a different ratio based on the fluctuation | variation category command corresponding to the next pending | holding memory | storage. In addition, it is configured such that the second specific effect mode is more easily selected than the first specific effect mode as the jackpot that is advantageous to the player, and the second specific effect mode is more advantageous to the player than the first specific effect mode. It is a production mode that gives a great expectation. In the present embodiment, the specific effect in the first specific effect mode is an effect of displaying character information such as “Soon ??”, and the specific effect in the second specific effect mode is “immediately an opportunity” It is an effect to display character information such as “!”.

  Further, the non-execution mode is an effect mode that does not execute the specific effect, and when the non-execution mode is selected, a process table that does not execute the specific effect is selected in step S8004. That is, when the non-execution mode is selected, it is determined that the specific effect is not executed although it is a change with respect to the hold storage in which the execution of the specific effect has been determined. As described above, in the present embodiment, the non-embodiment can be selected only when the next reserved storage is out of place. As a result, the specific effect is executed at a higher rate when the next reserved memory is a big hit or a small hit than when the next reserved memory is out of order. Or the reliability with respect to the big hit or the small hit of the next fluctuation | variation in performing a specific effect in a 2nd specific effect aspect) can be improved. In addition, even if it is a case where the next pending | holding memory | storage is a big hit or a small hit, you may comprise so that a non-execution aspect can be selected in a predetermined ratio (it can select not performing a specific effect). . Further, when the next reserved storage is out of place, only the non-execution mode may be selected.

  In addition, when there is no next reserved memory in step S5123, that is, when the start winning command is not stored in the storage area 2, the effect mode of the specific effect is not selected (step S5124 is not performed). In this case, in step S8004 shown in FIG. 46, a process table that does not execute the specific effect is selected. That is, when starting the fluctuation corresponding to the hold memory in which the execution determined flag is set, if there is no next hold memory, the execution of the specific effect is canceled.

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect mode is selected at the start of the change by performing the specific effect mode selection process (step S5124) in the specific effect setting process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect mode may be determined once by performing the specific effect mode selection process at the time of starting winning, and the determination may be canceled when there is no next reserved memory at the start of the variation. Specifically, when it is determined in step S4506 shown in FIG. 43 to execute the specific effect, the specific effect mode is once determined by performing the specific effect mode selection process, and Y in step S5123. In this case, the process table corresponding to the determination result is selected. On the other hand, in the case of N in step S5123, the process table when the specific effect is not executed may be selected.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105). Further, for example, when executing a pseudo-ream effect or a notice effect, the movable member 78 is moved by driving the motor 86, or the effect blades 79a and 79b are moved by driving the motor 87. Is done.

  Then, if the change time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S8112).

  FIG. 52 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 S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. 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 S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8310.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. It is checked whether a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set or not (step S8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and responds to the fanfare effect. A process table is selected (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

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

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 45, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. Further, the execution-determined flag may be reset when the change is stopped (step S8311) without being reset when the change is started (step S5122). 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 S8312).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game medium (game ball in this example) has passed through the start area (in this example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14). First, information for determining whether or not to enter a specific gaming state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) is stored as a holding memory, and variable display of identification information for the stored holding memory is started. Before, it was decided whether or not to enter a specific gaming state in the variable display of the identification information for the reserved memory (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “preliminary judgment”). Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect suggesting that the specific reserved memory determined to be in the specific gaming state is stored in the variable display of the identification information with respect to the predetermined reserved memory, and based on the determination result It was decided that a specific performance could be executed. Moreover, it is possible to determine that the specific effect is executed only for the hold memory that is out of place (the specific effect execution lottery is not performed for the hold memory that is the big hit or the small hit (in the case of N in step S4504) Step S4505 is not performed)), and if the execution of the specific effect is determined, the specific effect is executed on the condition that the next reserved memory exists (step S5124 is performed only in the case of Y in step S5123). Thus, when the specific hold memory is stored and it is determined to execute the specific effect, the execution of the specific effect is finished before the variable display of the identification information for the specific hold memory is started. It was decided. Furthermore, it is possible to determine the execution of the specific effect regardless of whether or not there is a next reserved memory (the execution determined flag can be set in step S4507), and in the storage area 1 in which the execution determined flag is set. By executing the specific effect on the condition that the next reserved memory exists at the start of the corresponding change in the reserved memory (Y in step S5123), the specific reserved memory is not stored and the specific effect is executed. If it is determined, the identification information for the pending storage for which the determination has been made on condition that a new pending storage is stored before the variable display of the identification information for the pending storage for which the determination has been made is started In the variable display, the specific effect is executed. Thereby, the occurrence frequency of the specific effect can be increased, and the occurrence of the contradiction in the effect can be avoided by preventing the specific effect from being performed when there is no reserved memory. In this embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine provided with a sorting device 200 for sorting game balls has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a gaming machine, and the sorting device 200 is provided. It is good also as applying to the game machine which is not carried out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one effect mode is selected from a plurality of effect modes (in this example, the first specific effect mode and the second specific effect mode) as the effect mode of the specific effect (in this example, the specific effect mode). The production mode is selected at a different ratio based on the determination result of the prior determination (in this example, the production control microcomputer 100 selects the specific production mode using the production mode selection table shown in FIG. 50). ), A specific effect can be executed based on the selection result (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a process table corresponding to the selected specific effect mode in step S8004, and executes steps S8006 and S8105. I decided to do it). Thereby, the interest regarding a specific effect can be improved.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, although the effect which displays character information on the effect display apparatus 9 was demonstrated as a specific effect, the effect aspect of a specific effect is not restricted to this. For example, an effect that stops a specific design (even or odd combinations, combinations of the same color, combinations in a non-reach state with the same design) when the variation stops, An effect that stops a symbol (so-called chance), an effect that displays an effect symbol in a special display mode (shape, pattern, color, display range, etc.) that is different from the usual, or an effect that drives a predetermined accessory It is good also as what can be performed as a specific production.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 53, an example of an effect in which an effect symbol is displayed in a special display mode (shape, pattern, color, display range, etc.) different from normal will be described. FIG. 53 is a display example in a case where the effect of stopping and displaying the effect symbol in a special mode different from the normal mode is a specific effect. In FIG. 53, a specific effect is that all symbols stop and display in a light emission mode. It should be noted that the stop display is performed without emitting light during normal operation. 53 (a) to 53 (d) show display examples of the effect display device 9 at each timing in the variation in which the specific effect is executed. For example, first, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the variation of the effect symbol is started, and the left symbol is stopped and displayed as “5” as shown in FIG. 53 (b). At this time, the left symbol is stopped and displayed in the light emission mode (shaded area in the figure). Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the right symbol stops display at “1” in the light emission mode, and the middle symbol stops display at “7” in the light emission mode as shown in FIG. 53 (d). To do. In this way, by making the effect of deriving and displaying a plurality of identification information strings in a special mode different from the normal mode as a specific effect, it is possible to improve the interest.

  In the case of executing a specific effect in which a plurality of identification information strings are derived and displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode, as described above, a process table corresponding to the specific effect is selected and the contents of the process data Although it is good also as performing a specific production | presentation by controlling a production | presentation apparatus according to this, it does not restrict to this. For example, when determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a normal mode or a special mode may be determined as the stop mode of the effect symbol, and the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed based on the determined stop mode. Specifically, in the specific effect setting process (step S8003B), if Y in step S5123, a special aspect is determined as a stop aspect of the effect symbol if it is N in step S5123, and in step S8303. The effect design may be stopped and displayed based on the determined stop mode.

  Further, it is possible to execute an effect (failed effect) that does not execute the specific effect after showing the behavior as if the specific effect was executed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 53 (a), (b), (e), and (f), the same behavior as that of the specific effect is achieved by stopping and displaying the left symbol in the light emission mode (FIGS. 53 (a) and (f). After displaying b)), the right symbol and the middle symbol are stopped and displayed in a normal manner, and the behavior different from the specific effect (FIGS. 53 (c) and (d)) will be exhibited. In this way, by making it possible to execute a failure effect in which at least one identification information sequence among a plurality of identification information sequences is derived and displayed in a special manner and another identification information sequence is derived and displayed in a normal manner, It is possible to make the player expect the execution of the specific performance, and to improve the interest. When it is determined not to execute the specific effect (specifically, N in step S5121 and N in S5123), it is determined whether or not to execute the failure effect, and the failure effect can be executed based on the determination result. It is good. When executing the failure effect, it may be realized by selecting a process table corresponding to the failure effect in step S8004 and controlling the effect device according to the contents of the process data (steps S8006 and S8105). It is good also as implement | achieving by making a production | presentation symbol stop-display in the stop aspect according to a failure production (step S8302).

  In addition, it is assumed that at least a part of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed in a special manner as a specific effect, and the reliability with respect to the storage of the specific reserved memory varies depending on the number of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed in the special manner. It may be configured. For example, as shown in FIGS. 53A to 53D, a specific effect mode A in which all effect symbols are stopped and displayed in a special mode, and FIGS. 53A, 53B, 53E, and 53F. ), A specific effect mode B for stopping and displaying only some of the effect designs in a special mode is provided, and the case where the specific hold memory is stored is more than the case where the specific hold memory is not stored. If the specific effect mode A is selected at a high rate, the player can have a higher expectation as the number of the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the special mode increases.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the distribution device 200 for distributing the game balls is provided in the game area 7. The sorting device 200 includes an inflow port 201 through which game balls that have entered the game area 7 can flow into the sorting device 200, and a plurality of passages through which game balls that have flowed in from the inflow port can pass (in this example, the left-side passage). 203, a right passage 204), and a distribution means (in this example, a distribution member 202) that distributes the game balls flowing in from the inflow port to any one of the plurality of passages. Further, the distribution means is based on the fact that the game ball has flowed in from the inflow port 201, and in the first state (this book) that easily distributes the game ball to the first passage (the left passage 203 in this example) among the plurality of passages. In the example, as shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (d), the distribution member 202 is tilted to the right) and the second state in which game balls are easily distributed to the second passage (in this example, the right passage 204) ( In this example, as shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the distribution member 202 is switched to the left side) according to a predetermined order (in this example, the distribution member 202 is alternately switched according to the weight of the game ball). In addition, the first start area (in this example, the first start winning opening 13) is provided in such a manner that the game balls distributed in the first passage easily pass through (in this example, as shown in FIG. 2). The first start winning opening 13 is provided below the left outlet 205), and the second starting area (in this example, the second starting winning opening 14) has game balls distributed to the second passage. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 2, the second start winning opening 14 is provided below the right outlet 206). When the order in which the game balls are detected by the first detection means (in this example, the first start port switch 13a) and the second detection means (in this example, the second start port switch 14a) is different from the predetermined order. (In this example, it is determined that there is an abnormality (in this example, the winning order is abnormal) when four or more game balls are continuously detected by one of the start port switches). Therefore, since the abnormality determination of the sorting apparatus 200 can be performed, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed normally due to the abnormality of the sorting apparatus 200.

  In this embodiment, specifically, when the number of game balls won four or more consecutively in any one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, Although it is configured so as to make a determination, for example, if only such a configuration is made, for example, one game ball is put in the first start winning port 13 after three game balls are won in the second start winning port 14. Unauthorized acts that repeat the work of winning a prize will be possible. Therefore, for example, every time 10 start prizes are generated, the number of start prizes to the first start prize slot 13 and the number of prizes to the second start prize slot 14 among the ten start prizes are determined. In other words, it may be determined that the winning order is abnormal when the winning at one start winning opening is biased by a predetermined ratio (for example, 70%) or more. Specifically, when 10 start winnings are generated, if 7 or more are won in any one of the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14, it is determined that the winning order is abnormal. You may make it do.

  In addition, the determination method for determining the winning order abnormality by detecting the deviation of the winning ratio to one of the starting winning ports as described above is a predetermined number (one book) at one starting winning port as shown in this embodiment. In the example, it may be executed in place of the process of determining that the winning order is abnormal on the basis of the detection of 4) or more consecutive winnings as described above, or by detecting a bias in the winning ratio at one start winning opening. You may comprise so that both the process determined as order abnormality and the process which detects a predetermined number or more consecutive winnings in one start winning opening, and determines as a prize order abnormality may be performed together.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the distribution means is configured to switch approximately alternately between the first state and the second state. Further, when the game ball passes through the second start area, control is made to an advantageous game state (in this example, 15R probability variation big hit with a large number of rounds) compared to the case where the game ball passes through the first start area. Is possible. Based on the fact that the game balls have passed through the second start area without passing through the first start area (in this example, four or more consecutive wins in the second start winning opening 14). And determine that it is abnormal. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of intentionally passing the game ball into the advantageous second starting area.

  For example, in the gaming machine in which the winning to the second start winning opening 14 is advantageously configured as shown in this embodiment, an illegal act that causes a game ball to win continuously to the second starting winning opening 14 is performed. In this embodiment, since it is determined that the winning order is abnormal based on four or more consecutive winnings at the second start winning opening 14 and the winning order abnormality is notified, such illegal An act can be prevented from being performed.

  In this embodiment, the distribution member 202 of the distribution device 200 distributes the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 alternately so as to be able to win. If any trouble occurs in the sorting apparatus 200, such as the member 202 sticking to either the left or right, a game ball continuously wins at the first start winning opening 13 or plays at the second start winning opening 14. There is a possibility that the ball may win continuously. In particular, when a game ball continuously wins at the second start winning opening 14, an advantageous state continues more than necessary, so a state unnecessarily disadvantageous for the game store occurs. There is a risk that. Therefore, in this embodiment, since the winning order abnormality is determined based on the fact that four or more consecutive winnings have been made at the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the winning order abnormality notification is made. A failure of the device 200 can be detected at an early stage, and a situation that is unnecessarily disadvantageous for the game store can be prevented.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the state of the sorting apparatus 200 switches alternately was shown, it should just switch according to a predetermined | prescribed order, and does not necessarily switch alternately. For example, the first start winning port 13 → the first starting winning port 13 → the second starting winning port 14 → the first starting winning port 13 → the first starting winning port 13 → the second starting winning port 14... The distribution device 200 may be switched as long as it is switched according to some predetermined order. Even in such a case, if the start winning according to the determined order cannot be detected, it is determined that the winning order abnormality has occurred, and the winning order abnormality notification is made according to the same manner as this embodiment. It should be executed. Even in such a case, if the start winning according to the determined order is not detected, it is not determined immediately that the winning order is abnormal, but the start winning according to the determined order is determined a predetermined number of times. It may be determined that the winning order is abnormal on the condition that it has not been detected continuously over the start winning prizes, and a winning order abnormality notification may be executed (that is, with some margin until the winning order is abnormal) Also good).

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the determination of the winning order abnormality and the notification of the winning order abnormality is performed in one stage of processing is shown, but it may be configured to perform in a plurality of stages of processing. For example, as a first-stage process, the lamp / LED lighting control is performed as a winning order abnormality notification based on the fact that four consecutive winnings are made in either one of the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14. As the second stage of processing, the lamp / LED lighting control and the abnormality alarm sound output control are performed based on the fact that eight consecutive winnings are made at the same start winning opening, and the abnormality notification sound is output. As a process, the winning ball payout is stopped in addition to the lamp / LED lighting control and the abnormal alarm sound output control based on the fact that 16 consecutive winnings are made at the same starting winning opening. Good.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variable winning device (in this example, changeable to a state (in this example, an open state) where the game ball can easily pass through the starting region (in this example, the second starting region 14). , A variable winning ball apparatus 15). Then, it is not determined as abnormal during the operation period of the variable winning device (in this example, the probability changing state (that is, the high base state), the opening operation of the variable winning ball device 15). For this reason, it is possible to prevent wasteful unnecessary abnormality determination. Specifically, when the probability changing state (that is, the high base state) or when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is being opened, the game ball may win continuously at the second start winning opening 14. Because of this (see FIG. 3), the determination of abnormality in the winning order to the second start winning opening 14 is not performed, so that unnecessary determination of abnormal winning order is prevented.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variable winning device is provided in any one of the first starting region and the second starting region in the starting region (in this example, the second starting winning port). 14). Then, regardless of whether or not the variable winning device is in operation, the game ball passes continuously through the starting area where the variable winning device is not provided (in this example, the first starting winning port 14) (this book In the example, it is determined that there is an abnormality based on the fact that four or more consecutive winnings are made in the first start winning opening 13. Therefore, it is possible to perform necessary abnormality determination while preventing waste that unnecessary abnormality determination is performed. Specifically, even during the probability changing state (that is, the high base state) or during the opening operation of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the first winning winning opening 13 that is not provided with the variable winning ball apparatus 15 continues. Therefore, regardless of whether the variable winning ball device 15 is being opened or not, it is necessary to win the first start winning opening 13 regardless of whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is being opened. The order abnormality is judged.

  In this embodiment, as the variable display pattern command (in this example, the variable pattern command), the first command indicating the variable information display mode of the identification information (for example, presence / absence of pseudo-continuity, presence / absence of slip effect, etc.) A command that indicates a variation time and a variation mode before) and a second command (for example, type of reach and re-execution) of a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect, re-lottery effect) executed in variable display of identification information. You may comprise so that the change time after becoming reach, such as the presence or absence of a lottery effect, and the command which shows the execution aspect of an effect) may be transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as a variation pattern command.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable winning device is changed to the closed state, an abnormality occurs when the order in which the game balls are detected by the first detection means and the second detection means is different from the predetermined order. Is determined. For this reason, the abnormality determination is always performed when the game ball is in a closed state in which the game ball is not continuously awarded to the second start winning opening 14, so that the necessary abnormality determination can be performed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the high-frequency state (in this example, the probability variation state (that is, the high base state)) is not controlled (that is, the low base state), the first detection means and the second detection means When the order in which the game balls are detected by the detection means is different from the predetermined order, it is determined that there is an abnormality. For this reason, the abnormality determination is always performed when the game ball is in a low base state where the game ball does not win continuously at the second start winning opening 14, so that the necessary abnormality determination can be performed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the order in which the game balls are detected by the first detection means and the second detection means regardless of the detection result of the third detection means (in this example, the third start port switch 17a). Is determined to be abnormal when the order is different from the predetermined order. For this reason, the abnormality determination is performed regardless of the third start winning port 17 that is not restricted in the winning order of the game balls, so that the necessary abnormality determination can be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when a big hit occurs, it is always controlled to a probable change state (high probability state) after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined number of times (in this example, 71 times) after the big hit game ends. Based on the fact that the variable display is finished, the case where the probability change state (high probability state) is applied to the gaming machine has been shown. However, the gaming machine to which the configuration shown in this embodiment can be applied is as follows. It is not limited to gaming machines. For example, as a big hit type, it may be applied to a gaming machine provided with a normal big hit that is controlled only in a high base state (short-time state), in addition to a probable big hit that is controlled to a positive change state after the big hit game ends. In this case, for example, when a probable big hit is made, the probable state may be controlled until the next big hit occurs while controlling to the probable state after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the big hit is normal, the high base state (time reduction state) is controlled after the big hit game is finished, and the high base state is reached at the timing when the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the fluctuation display is finished after the big hit game is finished. (Time-short state) may be terminated. In the case where the configuration is such that a normal big hit is provided in this way, for example, in step S1222 of the start port switch passing process and step S96 of the fluctuation pattern setting process, a determination process for confirming whether or not the probability variation flag is set is performed. Instead, a determination process for confirming whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set may be performed. Further, in such a game machine, when it is configured to suddenly provide a probable big hit or small win, it is in a high base state in order to make it difficult to recognize whether or not it is controlled to a probable change state (high probability state). In some cases, when sudden odd-decision jackpots are suddenly reached, a high probability state is controlled and a high base state is maintained after the big hit game based on sudden odd-variable jackpots. In some cases, it is desirable to control only to the high probability state after the big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit and not to control to the high base state (maintain the low base state).

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect is not executed in the case of the big hit or the small hit, but the specific effect may not be executed even in the case of a predetermined deviation. For example, if a specific effect is not executed in a variation that deviates from a predetermined reach, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from being hindered by the specific effect and to reduce the expectation given to the player due to the variation. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a start winning occurs, it is determined whether or not to execute a specific effect on the hold memory corresponding to the start winning, and the control based on the determination result is performed. Since the specific effect can be executed regardless of whether the game is a big hit or a small hit, the reliability for the big hit or the small hit of the specific effect cannot be improved. Therefore, it may be determined to execute the specific effect on the hold memory stored before the hold memory at the time of start winning corresponding to the hold memory which is a big hit or a small hit. Specifically, if the newly stored pending memory is a big hit or a small hit (N in step S4504), is there a reserved memory stored immediately before the newly stored pending memory? (If the start winning command storage area corresponding to the newly stored reserved memory is not the storage area 1, it is determined that there is a previously stored reserved memory). It is determined to execute the specific effect at a predetermined ratio with respect to the storage stored immediately before (set the execution determined flag of the storage area corresponding to the storage stored immediately before) ) It's good. As a result, the specific effect is executed at a predetermined rate in the change immediately before the big hit or the small hit change starts, so that the reliability of the specific effect for the big hit or the small hit can be improved. . In addition, when there is a hold memory stored immediately before the newly stored big hit or small hit hold memory, it may be determined to execute the specific effect at a rate of 100%, In that case, the player may recognize that a big hit or a small hit will not occur in the next change after the change in which the specific effect is not executed, and the interest may be reduced, so the specific effect is less than 100%. It is desirable to decide to perform.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the specific effect can be executed only in a single variation has been described. However, the continuity specific effect that repeats the specific effect in a plurality of consecutive variations may be executed. . Hereinafter, Modification 1 that can execute a continuity specific effect that repeats a specific effect in a plurality of continuous fluctuations will be described. Note that description of portions common to the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the specific effect execution determination process in the first modification. In the specific effect execution determination process, after performing step S4502, the effect control CPU 101 does not determine whether or not the storage area where the execution determined flag is set is included in the start winning command storage area ( The process proceeds to step S4504 (without performing step S4503 in the above-described embodiment). As a result, since the execution determined flag can be set in a plurality of storage areas, a specific effect can be executed in a plurality of continuous fluctuations.

  In step S4504, when the received variation category command is a variation category command (any one of commands C610 (H) to C618 (H)) indicating a big hit or a small hit, the presentation control CPU 101 It is determined whether there is a pending storage stored prior to the pending storage corresponding to the received variable category command (step S5501). Specifically, if the start winning command storage area storing the received variable category command is one of the storage areas 2 to 8, it is stored before the pending storage corresponding to the received variable category command. It is determined that there is a reserved memory.

  When there is a hold memory stored before the hold memory corresponding to the received variable category command, the effect control CPU 101 performs a specific effect execution lottery for the immediately previous hold memory (step S5502). Here, the immediately previous hold memory is one or more hold memories including the hold memory stored immediately before the hold memory corresponding to the received category command. Specifically, in step S5502, it is determined using the special specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory view showing a special specific effect execution lottery table in the first modification. In the special specific effect execution lottery table, a determination value corresponding to the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect is assigned, but in the example shown in FIG. 55, the ratio of the assigned determination value is set to simplify the explanation. It is shown. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for the specific effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 55, execution of the specific effect is determined at a ratio of 30/50 and not executed at a ratio of 20/50.

  Note that the reserved memory to be notified of the specific effect when the specific effect execution lottery is performed using the special specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. The reserved memory that is a target for the specific effect when the specific effect execution lottery is performed using the specific effect execution lottery table shown is a reserved memory that can be either a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. 44. The specific effect execution lottery using the special specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 55 is executed rather than the specific effect execution lottery using the specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. It is the composition where the ratio which is decided to do is high. Thereby, the ratio of occurrence of big hits or small hits when it is determined to perform a specific effect can be increased, and the reliability with respect to occurrence of big hits or small hits in a specific effect can be improved.

  When it is determined in step S5502 that the specific effect is to be executed for the immediately previous hold memory, the effect control CPU 101 measures the immediately previous hold memory number (steps S5503 and S5504a) and selects the number of times to repeat the specific effect. An execution frequency selection process is performed (S5504b). Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the maximum number of executions using the execution number selection table shown in FIG. 56, and compares the maximum number of executions with the number of pending storages measured immediately before in step S5504a. Select the number of executions.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram of an execution frequency selection table in the first modification. In the execution count selection table, for each of the latest variable categories commands in the hold memory (that is, the variable category commands in the hold memory that is the latest change category command stored in the storage area and is the target of a specific effect), Although the determination value corresponding to the maximum number of executions of the specific effect is assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 56, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for selecting the number of execution times, and determines the determination item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 56, when the variation category command of the latest pending storage is one of the variation category 24 command to the variation category 26 command (commands C613 (H) to C615 (H)) indicating 15R probability variation big hit. As the maximum number of executions, 1 is selected at a rate of 10/100, 2 is selected at a rate of 20/100, and 3 is selected at a rate of 70/100. When the latest variable category command of pending storage is one of the variable category 21 command to the variable category 23 command (commands C610 (H) to C612 (H)) indicating 10R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit, One is selected at a ratio of 20/100, two is selected at a ratio of 30/100, and three is selected at a ratio of 50/100. When the latest variable category command of pending storage is one of the variable category 27 command to the variable category 29 command (commands C616 (H) to C618 (H)) indicating sudden probability big hit or small hit, the maximum number of executions is 1 Time is selected at a ratio of 70/100, twice at a ratio of 20/100, and three at a ratio of 10/100. Thus, in the first modification, the larger the maximum number of executions is, the easier it is to select, as the notice subject of the specific effect is the reserved memory that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, the greater the number of repetitions of the specific performance, the more the player can be expected.

  In the execution frequency selection process, the effect control CPU 101 sets n (1 ≦ n ≦ 7 (holds stored prior to the hold storage corresponding to the received variation category command) as the number of the hold storage immediately before measurement in step S5504a. Since it is determined in step S5501 that the memory exists, n = 0 does not hold.)), And the maximum number of executions selected using the execution number selection table shown in FIG. 56 is m (1 ≦ m ≦ In the case of 3), if n ≧ m, m is selected as the number of executions, while n <m (that is, the number of reserved storages for performing the specific effect of the selected maximum number of executions does not exist) If), select n times as the number of executions.

  After step S5504, the production control CPU 101 sets an execution determined flag in the storage area based on the number of executions selected in the execution number selection process (step S5505). Specifically, when the selected number of executions is p, the execution determined flags of the storage area (n−p + 1) to the storage area n are set to “1”. For example, if n ≧ m, then p = m, so the execution decision flag of storage area (n−m + 1) to storage area n is “1”, and if n <m, p = n. Assume that the execution determined flag for storage area 1 to storage area n is “1”. Thereby, the specific effect can be executed in the p number of reserved memories stored immediately before the latest reserved memory.

  In the first modification, the maximum number of executions may be selected using the same execution number selection table regardless of the number of reserved memories, so that n <m may be satisfied, but different executions depend on the number of reserved memories. If the maximum number of executions is selected using the number selection table, n <m is not satisfied. For example, if the number of reserved storage immediately before measured in step S5504a is 1, the maximum number of executions is selected using the execution number selection table in which the maximum number of executions of two or more is not selected (that is, the maximum number of executions is 1). The maximum number of executions is selected using the execution number selection table in which the maximum number of executions is not selected if the previous number of pending storages is two (ie, the maximum number of executions is one time) If the previous number of pending storages is 3 or more, the maximum number of executions is selected using the execution number selection table shown in FIG. 56 (that is, the maximum number of executions is 1 to If any one of the three times is determined), n <m will not be satisfied. Therefore, in any case, the storage area (n−p + 1) to the storage area Of the execution decision flag by "1", it may be executable to specific effect in p number of pending memory stored immediately before the latest pending memory.

  As described above, in the first modification, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the continuity specific effect that repeats the specific effect in the variable display of the identification information for a plurality of continuous reserved memories (this example) Then, after step S4502, by determining whether or not to execute the specific effect regardless of whether or not there is a pending storage that has already been determined to execute the specific effect (perform processing after step S4504), It may be decided to execute a specific effect in continuous hold memory.) The execution of the specific effect can be determined regardless of whether or not the next reserved memory exists (the execution determined flag can be set in step S4507), and the storage of the reserved memory corresponding to the change in which the specific effect has been performed. When execution of the specific effect is determined for the next hold memory, the specific effect is executed by executing the specific effect on the condition that the next hold memory exists at the start of the fluctuation of the hold memory (Y in step S5123). When it is determined to execute the continuity specifying effect as the last reserved memory in the continuity specifying effect, the variable display of the identification information with respect to the execution determination storing is started. Specific presentation in variable display of identification information for execution decision hold memory on condition that a new hold memory is stored before It was decided to run. Thereby, it is possible to avoid a contradiction in the production and to determine the execution of the specific production for a plurality of reserved memories.

  Further, in the first modification, the number of consecutive times (in this example, the number of executions) of repeating the specific effect in the continuity specific effect is selected (in this example, step S5504 is executed), and the difference depends on the determination result of the prior determination. The number of continuous times is selected by a ratio (in this example, the number of executions is selected using the execution number selection table shown in FIG. 56), and a continuity specifying effect can be executed based on the selection result (for example, effect control) The microcomputer 100 sets the execution determined flag based on the selection result of the number of executions (step S5505), and executes the specific effect at the time of the change in the pending storage corresponding to the storage area in which the execution determined flag is set. Thus, it is decided to execute a specific effect for a plurality of continuous reserved memories). Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the continuous frequency | count of a specific production.

  In the first modification, when the specific effect is repeated a plurality of times, the effect mode of the specific effect is selected independently. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of continuous specific effects ( It is good also as selecting the combination of the production | generation aspect of a continuity specific production | generation) collectively. At that time, after performing the specific effect by the second specific effect mode, when performing the specific effect by the first specific effect mode having a low degree of reliability with respect to the big hit or the small hit than the second specific effect mode, It may be possible to reduce the expectation given to the player. Therefore, the specific effect mode having a lower reliability for the big hit or the small hit than the specific effect mode in the previous specific effect is not selected (for example, after performing the specific effect in the second specific effect mode, A combination that does not perform a specific performance may be selected. Moreover, the specific production | presentation aspect which can be selected is good also when the case where a specific production is performed once and the case where it repeats several times. For example, when a specific effect is repeated a plurality of times, a plurality of specific effect modes (a series of specific effect modes different from the specific effect mode when executed once) are selected at a time, and the selected specific effect mode is selected. It is also possible to execute a specific effect.

  In the first modification, the hold storage corresponding to the received variable category command is a hold memory in which the big hit or the small hit is held, and the hold storage is stored before the hold storage corresponding to the received variable category command. In this case, the specific effect can be executed in the hold memory stored before the hold memory corresponding to the received variable category command. In the case where the specific hold storage is included, the specific effect may not be executed with the variation corresponding to the specific hold storage. In addition, when specific reserved memory is included, the specific effect may not be executed for any variation corresponding to any reserved memory. Thereby, the fall of the reliability of the fluctuation | variation corresponding to specific pending | holding memory | storage by performing specific production | presentation in the fluctuation | variation corresponding to specific pending | holding memory | storage can be stopped.

  Note that, in the first modification, the first special symbol variation display or the first special symbol according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (including the third starting winning opening 17). Although the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed is shown, it may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of either the first special symbol or the second special symbol. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol, the second special symbol is displayed when the continuity specifying effect is executed in the variable display of the first special symbol. When the special symbol hold storage occurs, the continuity specifying effect may be ended.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the change to the hold memory (the hold memory corresponding to the storage area in which the execution determined flag is set) that has been decided to execute the specific effect is started, the next hold memory is started. The specific effect is not executed when there is no existing effect. However, when the next reserved memory does not exist when the change to the reserved memory for which the specific effect has been decided to be executed is not started, the specific effect is not executed. If the next hold storage is stored after the determination, the determination result may be changed to execute a specific effect. Hereinafter, Modification 2 in which it is determined that the specific effect is not executed once and the next reserved memory is stored after the determination will be described will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the location which is common in embodiment or the modification 1 mentioned above.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a specific effect execution determination process in Modification 2. In the specific effect execution determination process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the winning standby flag is set after step S4502 (step S5801). The winning standby flag means that the next reserved memory of the reserved memory is not stored when the change to the reserved memory for which it is determined to execute the specific effect is started (that is, the execution decision in the storage area 1 is determined). This is a flag indicating that the specific effect could not be executed, although the completed flag is set but the start prize command is not stored in the storage area 2).

  If the winning standby flag is not set, the process advances to step S4503. If it is set, the winning standby flag is reset (step S5802), the specific effect mode is selected (step S5803a), and the process table selected in step S8004 is switched to the process table with the content to execute the specific effect ( In step S5803b), the process timer is restarted (step S5804). In step S5803b, the process table is switched according to the specific effect mode that is the selection result in step S5803a. The case where it is determined in step S4501 that the variable category command flag is set is a case where a new on-hold storage has occurred, so by performing steps S5802 to S5804, it was once decided not to execute the specific effect. When the next hold memory is stored later, the specific effect can be executed.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the specific effect setting process in the second modification. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prize waiting flag when the next reserved memory does not exist in step S5123, that is, when the start winning command is not stored in the storage area 2 (step S5123). S5901).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the processing during effect symbol variation in the second modification. In the effect symbol changing process, if the change time timer has timed out in step S8111, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the winning waiting flag is set (step S8111a). Control goes to step S8112. If set, the winning standby flag is reset (step S8111b), and the process proceeds to step S8112.

  As described above, in the second modification, when there is no next reserved memory at the start of the change in the reserved memory corresponding to the storage area in which the execution-determined flag is set, the winning waiting flag is set ( (Step S5901) When the winning awaiting flag is set at the time of starting winning, the process table corresponding to the specific effect is switched (Steps S5801 to S5804), and the specific effect is executed by performing Step S8105. If a new hold memory has not been stored before the variable display of the identification information for the execution decision hold memory for which the decision has been made is started, a new hold is started after the variable display of the identification information for the execution decision hold memory is started. Identified in variable display of identification information for execution decision pending storage based on memory stored It was decided out of a possible execution. Thereby, since the specific effect which it decided not to perform once will be performed, the generation frequency of a specific effect can be raised further.

  In the second modification, the process (steps S5801 to S5804) for starting the execution of the specific effect when a new on-hold storage occurs when the winning standby flag is set is performed in the specific effect execution determination process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed in the production symbol variation processing.

  In addition, although the modification 2 has been shown to be applied to a gaming machine (a gaming machine shown in the above-described embodiment) that can determine execution of a specific effect only for a single reserved memory, As shown in Example 1, it may be applied to a gaming machine that can determine execution of a specific effect for a plurality of reserved memories.

  In the second modification, when a new start winning occurs when the winning standby flag is set, the process table is switched to the process table including the contents of the specific effect at any timing. It is also possible to switch to the process table including the contents of the specific effect on the condition that a new start winning has occurred before the timing of. For example, when the execution timing at which the specific effect is to be executed is determined in advance, the process table may be switched on condition that a new start prize is generated at a timing before the execution timing.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, FIG. 4). The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to 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 embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 13a 1st starting opening switch 14 2nd starting winning opening 14a 2nd starting opening switch 15 Variable winning ball Device 17 Third start winning opening 17a Third start opening switch 20 Special variable winning ball device 200 Sorting device 201 Inflow port 202 Sorting member 203 Left side passage 204 Right side passage 205 Left outflow port 206 Right outflow port 31 Game control board (main substrate)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
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Claims (2)

A game machine that performs variable display and is controllable to a first specific state and a second specific state having a higher degree of advantage than the first specific state as a specific state advantageous to the player,
Storage means for storing information relating to variable display as reserved storage;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is controlled to the specific state before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the storage means is started;
Specific production execution means capable of executing a specific production with a plurality of continuous variable displays, which suggests that a specific reserved memory determined to be controlled to the specific state by the prior judgment unit is stored;
The specific effect executing means is
When the specific hold storage is stored in the storage unit and a predetermined condition regarding execution of the specific effect is satisfied, the specific effect is executed in the variable display before the variable display corresponding to the specific hold storage. And
If the specific hold storage is not stored in the storage means and the predetermined condition is satisfied corresponding to the predetermined hold storage, before the variable display corresponding to the predetermined hold storage is started The specific effect is executed in the variable display corresponding to the predetermined hold memory by storing the new hold memory in
The gaming machine characterized in that the ratio controlled to the second specific state varies depending on the number of executions of the specific effect in a plurality of continuous variable displays . A gaming machine that variably displays the first identification information based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area and variably displays the second identification information based on the passage of the game medium through the second start area. There,
A distribution device for distributing game media is provided.
The sorting device is
An inlet through which game media can flow,
A plurality of passages through which game media flowing in from the inflow port can pass;
Distribution means for distributing game media flowing in from the inflow port to any of the plurality of passages,
The distribution means includes a first state in which game media are easily distributed to the first passage of the plurality of passages and a second passage of the plurality of passages based on the flow of game media from the inflow port. The game state is switched to a second state in which game media can be easily distributed according to a predetermined order,
The first start area is provided so that game media distributed in the first passage can pass therethrough,
The second start area is provided so that game media distributed in the second passage can pass therethrough,
State control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the start condition of the variable display of the second identification information is more easily established than the normal state;
An abnormality determining means capable of executing an abnormality determination based on a passing state of the game medium to the first starting area and the second starting area;
The abnormality determination means does not perform the abnormality determination in the special state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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