JP6452931B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  As an example of display means for displaying effects related to games in pachinko gaming machines and slot machines as gaming machines, in addition to liquid crystal display devices that display changes in symbols, for example, a transparent transmission such as a light guide plate Some have a display device.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a slot machine in which a transmissive display device is arranged on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device and display contents of each display device are superimposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2013-0000299A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, one display content in the transmissive display device does not correspond to a plurality of effect displays in the liquid crystal display device, and there is a possibility that the effect of the effect is reduced and the game entertainment is reduced. there were.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve a game interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
One effect display means (for example, an effect display device 9) for performing display as the game progresses;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A transmissive display means (e.g., a light guide plate 505) provided on the front surface of the effect display means and having translucency capable of transmitting light;
Display control means for controlling the display in the effect display means and the transmissive display means (for example, a CPU 101 for effect control for executing pseudo-variable display effect, reach effect, light guide plate effect, etc.)
The display control means includes
A symbol image variably displayed at a predetermined position in the one effect display means (for example, an effect symbol) or a special image (for example, a predetermined image (an image of a treasure box, etc.)) that suggests an advantageous state advantageous to the player And a control for displaying a specific image at the position of the transparent display means corresponding to the front face of the predetermined position in the one effect display means (for example, in the effect display device 9) Control to display a chance image as a temporary stop symbol and control to display a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure chest) as a reach production of super reach),
When displaying the symbol image can execute a control to display the specific image irrespective operation of the operation means to the transmissive display section, when you display the special image, the operation by the operation means Can be executed to display the specific image on the transmissive display means based on the fact that a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure box) is displayed even when an effect symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9. Even when displayed, the same pattern (predetermined pattern (circle pattern)) is displayed on the light guide plate 505),
There are multiple types of special images, and different types of special images can be displayed depending on the type of reach production.
An operation promoting image that prompts an operation by the operation means can be displayed on the one effect display means so as not to be superimposed on the specific image.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, even when any one of the first image and the second image is displayed on the effect display means, a plurality of types of effects can be obtained by displaying the specific image at the same position on the transmissive display means. Display can be performed, and the effect of the game can be improved by enhancing the production effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display control unit performs control to display the specific image on the transmissive display unit in any one of a plurality of modes (for example, reach color of the color (light emission color) of a circle displayed on the light guide plate 505) Depending on the type of
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It further comprises game value giving means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 for shifting to the big hit game state) for giving a game value advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the display value is given when the display value is given when any one of the first image and the second image is displayed on the effect display means, the game value is not given. Control to display the specific image on the transmissive display means at a higher rate (when the variable display result is “big hit”, the light guide plate effect is executed, etc. than when it is “off”) ,
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not a specific image is displayed.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
A plurality of the predetermined positions are provided in the display area in the effect display means (for example, left, middle, right display areas, etc.)
The display control means includes a control for displaying the first image or the second image at each of a plurality of predetermined positions in the effect display means, and a transmission display means corresponding to the front of each of the plurality of predetermined positions. It is possible to execute control for displaying the specific image at each position (for example, control for displaying a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol on the effect display device 9, and a left symbol, a middle symbol displayed on the effect display device 9). Display the light guide plate 505 such that the center of each of the symbols and the right symbol overlaps the center of each of the predetermined patterns displayed on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The display control means performs control to display the second image at each of a plurality of predetermined positions in the effect display means, and at the position of the transmissive display means corresponding to any one of the plurality of predetermined positions. By executing the control to display the specific image, a suggestion display suggesting the second image selected from the plurality of second images displayed is performed (for example, a predetermined display on the effect display device 9 is performed). Displaying a plurality of images (such as an image of a treasure box) and performing an effect suggesting that the predetermined image is selected on the display of the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The display control means performs selection display indicating the selected second image at the position of the effect display means corresponding to the rear surface of the position where the suggestion display is performed in the transparent display means (for example, Display an image of the brackets on the effect display device 9 to display that a predetermined image is selected)
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  According to such a configuration, the selected second image can be shown to the player more clearly.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
It further comprises operation means (for example, a stick controller 122, an operation button 120, etc.) that can be operated by the player,
The display control means performs the suggestion display based on the operation performed by the operation means, and displays an operation promotion display that prompts an operation by the operation means at a position of the effect display means that is not superimposed on the specific image. (E.g., performing a display prompting an operation at the position of the effect display device 9 that does not overlap a predetermined pattern displayed on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate effectively.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
The display control means performs the operation promotion display before displaying the specific image (for example, performing a light guide plate effect after performing the operation promotion display),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to operate more effectively.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. They are the perspective view which shows the state which looked at the display unit from diagonally forward, and the perspective view which shows the state which looked from diagonally backward. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows an example of the internal structure of a display unit. It is an expanded sectional view showing an example of a dot pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a light-guide plate. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows an example of the internal structure of an upper frame. (A) is a top view of a condensing lens, (b) is a front view of a condensing lens, (c) is AA sectional drawing of (a), (d) is BB sectional drawing of (a). is there. (A) is a principal part enlarged plan view which shows an upper frame, (b) is CC sectional drawing of (a), (c) is DD sectional drawing of (a). It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows an example of a display unit. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a deviation fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is 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 a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process which CPU for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 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 an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding notice effect process (1). It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding notice effect process (1). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a reservation notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold notice effect process (2). It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in a notice effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a light-guide plate effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a hold display return process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation when a light-guide plate effect is not performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation when a light-guide plate effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation when a light-guide plate effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the modification of display operation when a light-guide plate effect is performed.

  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.

  A display unit 550 is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display unit 550 is provided with an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). 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 position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, or the three regions of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

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

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

  A right side of the game board 6 is provided with a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information. 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. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided in the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do. Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

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

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

  In addition, a variable winning ball apparatus having a second starting winning port 14 on which a game ball can be won is placed on the right side of the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13 (the lower right side of the effect display device 9). 15 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

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

  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 the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising two displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. Yes. In this embodiment, the case where the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are individually displayed is shown. However, the sum is the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory | storage display part which displays a pending | holding memory | storage number may be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. Moreover, when comprised in that way, while a 1st hold | maintenance memory and a 2nd hold | maintenance memory are displayed side by side in order of winning to the 1st start winning opening 13 and the 2nd starting winning opening 14, in the total holding storage display part, So that it can be recognized 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). It may be configured.

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

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. For this reason, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display are not completely synchronized.

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

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

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

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

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

  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). Note that the stick controller 122 can be operated by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, 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 capable of a predetermined instruction operation is provided. Further, for example, a trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation rod of the stick controller 122. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided, for example, inside the lower pan body in the lower part of the stick controller 122. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate, for example.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is shifted to a so-called probability change state after the big hit game is finished, the game state is changed to a high probability state, and the game ball is controlled so that the game ball is easily started and won. Transition to the high base state, which is a state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start. In this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the game is always shifted to the probability change state. However, when the big hit is made, the game may be shifted to a so-called short-time state in addition to the probability change state. A machine may be configured. In this case, the high base state may be shifted even in the short time state.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9, whereas the second start winning port 14 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 9. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state (for example, a normal state), a game ball is shot on the route indicated by the arrow A in FIG. 1 in order to win the first start winning port 13. Is desirable.

  On the other hand, in the case of the above-described high base state, for example, the frequency that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state as compared with the case where the high base state is not. For example, the start-up prize is easier to enter the second start prize opening 14 than the first start prize opening 13. Therefore, in the high base state, it is desirable to launch a game ball on the route indicated by arrow B instead of the route indicated by arrow A in FIG. 1 in order to win the second start winning opening 14. Hereinafter, hitting a game ball on the route indicated by the arrow B is referred to as right-handed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a big prize opening is provided on the lower right side of the effect display device 9, and the open / close plate is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state). As a result, the large winning opening which becomes the winning area is opened. Accordingly, since it is desirable to launch a game ball on the route indicated by the arrow B even in the big hit game state, for example, an operation instruction effect is displayed in which an image indicating a right strike is displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, the operation instruction effect is performed in the high base state or the big hit game state, thereby preventing the player from being disadvantaged.

  Next, the structure of the display unit 550 will be described. 2A is a perspective view showing a state in which the display unit is viewed obliquely from the front side, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a state in which the display unit is viewed from the diagonally rear side. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the display unit. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a dot pattern. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the upper frame. 7A is a plan view of the condenser lens, FIG. 7B is a front view of the condenser lens, FIG. 7C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 7A, and FIG. It is B sectional drawing. 8A is a main part enlarged plan view showing the upper frame, FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 8A, and FIG. 8C is a sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG. FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the display unit.

  In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions will be described with reference to the case where the display unit 550 is viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the display unit 550 includes an effect display device 9 and a display device 500 arranged on the front side of the effect display device 9 in an integrated manner. The effect display device 9 is attached to the front surface of an attachment member 502 provided with attachment brackets 501a and 501b for attachment to the gaming machine 1 on the left and right sides. The display device 500 is disposed so as to cover the front side of the display area of the effect display device 9, and is attached to the mounting member 502 via locking claws 503a to 503c that project from the upper side and the lower side toward the back side. It is locked to.

  The display device 500 includes a light guide plate 505 including a front light guide plate 505a and a rear light guide plate 505b having translucency that can transmit light, and a display as a light emitter that is provided so that light can enter the end surface of the light guide plate 505. The LEDs 62a and 62b (see FIG. 6) and the light guide plate 505 are provided in a manner representing predetermined display information, and guide light incident from the display LEDs 62a and 62b that are incident on the inside from the end face of the light guide plate 505. It is arranged between the reflection part for displaying the display information by emitting from the front surface, the light guide plate 505 and the display LEDs 62a and 62b, and guiding the incident light from the display LEDs 62a and 62b to the light guide plate 505 side. A condensing lens 507 (refer to FIG. 6) composed of a front lens 507a and a rear lens 507b that collect light in the thickness direction and exit toward the end face of the light guide plate 505, and non-translucency. A framework member 504 formed into a square frame shape by a synthetic resin material which is mainly composed.

  The frame body 504 is formed in a square frame shape by a left frame 504a and a right frame 504b, a lower frame 504c connecting the lower ends of the left frame 504a and the right frame 504b, and an upper frame 504d connecting the upper ends. ing. The left frame 504a, the right frame 504b, and the lower frame 504c are integrally formed in an upward U-shape, and the upper frame 504d is detachably attached to the upper ends of the left frame 504a and the right frame 504b with screws N1, and the upper side Is provided to be openable.

  An insertion groove 508a into which the front light guide plate 505a is inserted and an insertion groove 508b into which the rear light guide plate 505b is inserted are continuously formed in the inner surface of the left frame 504a, the right frame 504b, and the lower frame 504c. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the light guide plate 505 can be inserted into the insertion grooves 508a and 508b from above and removed upward by removing the upper frame 504d as shown in FIG.

  Since the light guide plate 505 is detachably provided from the left frame 504a, the right frame 504b, and the lower frame 504c as described above, the light guide plate 505 can be easily replaced. When exchanging to another light guide plate 505 having different information, only the light guide plate 505 can be easily replaced.

  The front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front by a transparent synthetic resin plate such as acrylic or polycarbonate having a predetermined front-rear width dimension L3 {plate thickness (for example, 5 mm)}. The light guide plate 505 is not necessarily transparent as long as it has translucency. For example, the light guide plate 505 may be colored or translucent.

  On the back surface 505B of the front light guide plate 505a, reflecting portions 510a to 510c for reflecting the light from the display LED 62a and emitting it from the front surface 505F are formed. Further, on the back surface 505B of the rear light guide plate 505b, reflecting portions 511a to 511i for reflecting the light from the display LED 62b and emitting it from the front surface 505F are formed. The reflecting portions 511d to 511i are formed so as to surround the periphery of 511a to 511c. Therefore, these reflection portions 510a and 511a, 510b and 511b, 510c and 511c are arranged at positions where the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are overlapped in the front-rear direction with the frame frame body 504 inserted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, these reflecting portions are formed in a concavo-convex state (rough surface) in which a cross-sectional view in the traveling direction of light guided through the light guide plate 505 forms a substantially triangular wave shape with a constant pitch. Specifically, it is configured by a molding method in which an uneven portion is formed on the back surface 505B of the light guide plate 505 by a stamper or injection. For example, a silk printing method in which reflective dots are printed with white ink on an acrylic plate, an acrylic plate, You may comprise a reflection part by the sticking dot system which affixed the reflecting plate with the dot-shaped adhesive material, a groove processing system, etc.

  In the present embodiment, the reflection portion on the back surface 505B of the light guide plate 505 is an uneven portion having a substantially triangular wave shape in cross section in the light traveling direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reflection portions Various cross-sectional shapes such as a substantially semicircular shape can be used as long as they constitute a reflective surface capable of reflecting light toward the front surface 505F.

  In this embodiment, as display information that can be displayed by the light guide plate 505, display information that includes decorations such as patterns in addition to characters, patterns, symbols, and patterns can be displayed. Hereinafter, an effect of displaying characters and designs by the light guide plate 505 is referred to as a light guide plate effect. The light guide plate effect is executed at any timing during special symbol fluctuations, for example, during super reach, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, during the big hit gaming state, during the high base state after the big hit game, etc. . In the present embodiment, a light guide plate effect that displays a predetermined pattern (see FIG. 5) may be executed when a pseudo-ream variable display or a super reach reach effect described later is executed. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a predetermined pattern is displayed on the light guide plate 505 including the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b. FIG. 5 (a) shows a light-off state, and FIG. 5 (b) shows a light-on state. Show. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, three circle patterns are displayed, and the left and right circles (505a1 and 505a2 in FIG. 5B) are placed on the front light guide plate 505a and the middle circle (FIG. 5B). ) 505b1) is displayed on the rear light guide plate 505b. In this embodiment, the example in which the light guide plate 505 is configured by the two light guide plates, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b, may be configured by one light guide plate.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the upper frame 504d is formed with a pair of front and rear lens grooves 512a and 512b extending in the left-right direction and penetrating in the up-down direction. The lens grooves 512a and 512b are arranged side by side with a central wall portion 513 therebetween, and are formed in a tapered shape so that the front and rear width dimension gradually decreases from the upper side to the lower side. In addition, a pair of front and rear locking claws 517a and 517b facing the lens grooves 512a and 512b are provided at the left and right ends of the wall portion 513, and the condensing lens 507 fitted in the lens grooves 512a and 512b is provided. The upper end is locked to restrict upward movement.

  In addition, a concave substrate placement portion 515 into which the LED substrate 514 provided with the display LEDs 62a and 62b on the lower surface can be fitted is formed in the upper surface opening of the upper frame 504d. By disposing the LED substrate 514 on the substrate disposition portion 515, the display LEDs 62a and 62b are disposed opposite to the upper surface openings of the front and rear lens grooves 512a and 512b, and screws N2 attached to the left and right end portions thereof are screwed. The LED substrate 514 can be fixed by screwing into the holes 516a and 516b.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the front lens 507 a and the rear lens 507 b are formed in a horizontally long plate shape with a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic or polycarbonate, and are along the upper end surface 505 </ b> H of the light guide plate 505. And disposed between the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505 and the display LEDs 62a and 62b.

  Specifically, a plurality of substantially semicircular convex portions 518 bulging downward in front view are continuously arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction on the lower sides of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b. Each convex portion 518 is formed corresponding to each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b, and the front end surface of each convex portion 518, that is, the lower surface facing the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505 in the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b. The end surface 507L (outgoing surface) constitutes a plurality of curved surfaces (lens surfaces).

  Note that the plurality of convex portions 518 are not limited to one-to-one correspondence with display LEDs, and for example, a plurality of convex portions 518 (lens surfaces) corresponding to two or more LEDs (light emitters) may be provided. Further, although the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b are configured by a single member integrally provided with a plurality of convex portions 518, a plurality of display LEDs 62a and 62b arranged in parallel along the upper end surface 505H. Correspondingly, a plurality of condensing lenses formed separately from each other may be provided.

  On the upper sides of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b, a plurality of curved bulges 519 that bulge slightly upward in a front view are continuously formed in the longitudinal direction. Each bulging portion 519 is formed corresponding to each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b, and the top surface of each bulging portion 519, that is, the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b is opposed to the display LEDs 62a and 62b. The end surface 507H (incident surface) constitutes a plurality of curved surfaces (lens surfaces). Note that the curved upper end surface 507H has a smaller curvature than the curved lower end surface 507L and is formed so as to swell slightly.

  The front-rear width dimension L1 (plate thickness) of the lowermost portion of the lower end surface 507L of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b is shorter than the front-rear width dimension L2 (plate thickness) of the uppermost portion of the upper end surface 507H. (L1 <L2). The front-rear width dimension L1 of the lower end surface 507L is substantially the same as the front-rear width dimension L3 of the light guide plate 505 (L1≈L3), and the front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H is the light emitting surface of the display LEDs 62a and 62b. The front-rear width dimension L4 of 62c is substantially the same.

  The front surface 507F forms a flat inclined surface that gradually inclines toward the lower end surface 507L from the upper end surface 507H, and the rear surface 507B has a flat surface that inclines toward the lower front surface from the upper end surface 507H toward the lower end surface 507L. It constitutes a simple inclined surface. That is, since the front surface 507F and the back surface 507B form inclined surfaces that gradually incline toward each other from the upper end surface 507H toward the lower end surface 507L, the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b are arranged from the upper end surface 507H to the lower end surface. It is formed in the shape of a substantially inverted letter C in the longitudinal section in which the plate thickness gradually decreases toward 507L. Therefore, the front-rear width dimension (plate thickness) of the lower end surface 507L of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b becomes shorter as it approaches the lowest part of each convex part 518, and the front-rear width dimension L1 becomes the smallest in the lowest part. . In this embodiment, short non-inclined surfaces 507Fa and 507Bb that are parallel to each other are provided between the upper end surface 507H and the inclined surface.

  Hook pieces 520a and 520b are formed at the left and right ends of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b, and are locked from above by ribs (not shown) provided in the upper frame 504d, and in the lens grooves 512a and 512b. Is supposed to be retained. As shown in FIG. 8, the thus configured front lens 507a and rear lens 507b are inserted from above into the front and rear lens grooves 512a and 512b from the upper surface opening of the upper frame 504d. Then, the upper end surface 507H is inserted until it is positioned at substantially the same height as the upper surface openings of the lens grooves 512a and 512b, and the hook pieces 520a and 520b are engaged with ribs (not shown), the lower end surface 507L is A concave groove portion into which the light guide plate 505 is inserted is formed at a position slightly above the lower surface opening of the lens grooves 512a and 512b.

  Actually, when the upper frame 504d is connected between the upper ends of the left frame 504a and the right frame 504b, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are inserted into the lower portions of the lens grooves 512a and 512b. As described above, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are inserted into the lower portions of the lens grooves 512a and 512b, so that the upper end surfaces 505H of the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b and the lower end surfaces of the front lens 507a and the rear lens 507b. 507L faces the lens grooves 512a and 512b with a predetermined gap therebetween. As described above, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are fitted into the lower portions of the lens grooves 512a and 512b, thereby preventing the positional deviation in the front-rear direction between the upper end surface 505H and the lower end surface 507L.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 8C, a space is formed between the lower end surface 507L and the upper end surface 505H because the convex portion 518 forms the lower end surface 507L as a curved surface. The space is sealed by the non-transparent wall surface of the upper frame 504d constituting the lens grooves 512a and 512b, so that the light emitted from the lower end surface 507L is incident on the upper end surface 505H without leaking to the surroundings. The In addition to the example shown in this embodiment, in order to obtain the same effect, for example, the upper end surface 507H and the upper end surface 505H may be formed to be concave or processed into a knurled shape. .

  As shown in FIG. 9, the display device 500 configured in this way is assembled on the front side of the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 2). In the state assembled on the front side, the frame frame 504 surrounds the display area of the effect display device 9, and the pair of front and rear light guide plates 507 cover the entire display area of the effect display device 9.

  In addition, the rear light guide plate 505b is disposed on the front side with a predetermined gap (for example, about 20 mm) from the display area of the effect display device 9, and the front light guide plate 505a is predetermined with respect to the rear light guide plate 505b. It arrange | positions on the front side through a clearance gap (for example, about 15 mm). The gap width can be changed variously. Alternatively, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b may be disposed in contact with each other.

  In addition, the effect display device 9 and the display device 500 are configured separately and are detachably assembled with each other so that the effect display device 9 and the display device 500 are integrated. Since it can be assembled or removed from the gaming machine 1, not only the workability is improved, but also the relative position between the effect display device 9 and the display device 500 does not shift when assembled to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the exchange operation of the effect display device 9, the front and rear light guide plates 507, and the display LEDs 62a and 62b can be performed separately in a state of being separated from each other. Further, the display device 500 includes the light guide plate 505, the LED substrate 514, the condenser lens 507, and the like integrated with each other via the frame frame body 504. Therefore, the workability is improved, and the relative positional relationship of each member is changed by the removal by replacement so that the light emission display is not adversely affected.

  In the display device 500, the front lens 507a is disposed along the upper side of the front light guide plate 505a in a state where the condenser lens 507, the LED substrate 514, and the light guide plate 505 are integrally assembled with the frame body 504, and the front lens 507a. A plurality of display LEDs 62a are juxtaposed in the longitudinal direction at a position above, and a rear lens 507b is disposed along the upper side of the rear light guide plate 505b. A plurality of display LEDs 62b are disposed at a position above the rear lens 507b. It is juxtaposed in the direction. That is, the condenser lens 507 is disposed between the light guide plate 505 and the display LEDs 62a and 62b.

  Specifically, in the condenser lens 507, the lower end surface 507L faces the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505, and the upper end surface 507H faces the light emitting surface 62c of each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b. In addition, each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b is disposed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the individual upper end surface 507H and lower end surface 507L corresponding to each convex portion 518.

  The front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H and the front-rear width dimension L4 of the light emitting surface 62c are substantially the same (L2≈L4), and there is no deviation in the front-rear direction between the light emitting surface 62c and the upper end surface 507H Light emitted from the light emitting surface 62c is incident on the upper end surface 507H without being diffused in the front-rear direction. Further, the front-rear width dimension L3 of the upper end surface 505H is substantially the same as the front-rear width dimension L1 in the vicinity of the lowermost part of the lower end surface 507L (L3≈L1). As a result, light emitted from the lower end surface 507L is incident on the upper end surface 505H without being diffused in the front-rear direction.

  Further, a predetermined gap (for example, about 1 to 3 mm) is provided between the lowermost portion of the lower end surface 507L and the upper end surface 505H and between the upper end surface 507H and the light emitting surface 62c of the display LEDs 62a and 62b. It is done. Thereby, the condensing lens 507 and the light guide plate 505 are prevented from being damaged by vibration generated when the gaming machine is transported or used.

  Next, the light guide state of the emitted light from the display LEDs 62a and 62b will be described.

  The outgoing light emitted from each of the display LEDs 62a and 62b enters the upper end surface 507H of the condenser lens 507. Here, since the front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H and the front-rear width dimension L4 of the light emitting surface 62c are substantially the same dimension (L2≈L4), the emitted light from the display LEDs 62a, 62b diffuses in the front-rear direction. Without being incident on the upper end surface 507H. Further, since the left and right width of the upper end surface 507H is longer than the left and right width of the light emitting surface 62c, the light diffused in the left and right direction is substantially incident on the upper end surface 507H.

  Incident light that enters the condenser lens 507 from the upper end surface 507H is guided toward the light guide plate 505 below. Although the LED light has high directivity, the incident light is diffused radially in the left-right direction by being incident through the upper end surface 507H formed in a curved shape so as to form a lens surface. Similarly, when passing through the lower end surface 507L formed as a curved lens surface, the light is refracted and emitted downward in the vertical direction.

  As a result, the light emitted from the display LEDs 62a and 62b having high directivity can be diffused radially to some extent in the left-right direction by the condenser lens 507, and the light-emitting area can be widened. Since light emitted from different positions is guided vertically downward and does not spread radially, only the vertically downward regions corresponding to the display LEDs 62a and 62b can be caused to partially emit light.

  Further, the incident light that has entered the condenser lens 507 from the upper end surface 507H is guided toward the lower light guide plate 505, and repeats total reflection in the front-rear (plate thickness) direction, and is substantially at the center position in the front-rear direction. And is finally emitted from the lower end surface 507L having a shorter front-rear width than the upper end surface 507H.

  In this way, the light from the display LEDs 62a and 62b can be collected without being diffused in the front-rear width (plate thickness) direction and guided to the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505, so that attenuation of light is suppressed. . In particular, even when the front-rear width dimension L4 of the light emitting surface 62c of the display LEDs 62a, 62b is larger than the front-rear width dimension L3 of the upper end surface 505H (L4> L3), the light from the display LEDs 62a, 62b is front-rear. Since the light can be guided to the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505 without being diffused in the width (plate thickness) direction, the light from the display LEDs 62a and 62b is prevented from being diffused to the surroundings.

  Further, for example, even when a plurality of display LEDs 62a and 62b are arranged in the front-rear width direction, the front-rear width dimension L2 of the upper end surface 507H is expanded according to the display LEDs 62a and 62b, thereby preventing the emitted light from diffusing around. The light can enter the upper end surface 507H. Therefore, even when the front and rear width dimension of the light emitting area of the display LEDs 62a and 62b is larger than the front and rear width dimension L3 (plate thickness) of the light guide plate 505, the light emitted from the display LEDs 62a and 62b is guided in the thickness direction while guiding the emitted light. The light can be condensed and incident on the light guide plate 505.

  The light emitted from the lower end surface 507L enters the upper end surface 505H of the light guide plate 505, and is guided downward while repeating total reflection by the front and rear surfaces. And when it reaches | attains reflection part 510a-510c, 511a-511i, an incident light is reflected toward the front side by the reflective surface formed of the recessed part, and from a player, each reflection part 510a is reflected. The portions corresponding to ˜510c, 511a to 511i are emitted by reflected light, so that display information such as predetermined characters and characters is displayed.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 10 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

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

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed. An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, the display LED 62a corresponding to the front light guide plate 505a, the display LED 62b corresponding to the rear light guide plate 505b, and the frame side. The display control of the frame LED 28 is performed, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 11 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. 11, 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. 11 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. The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp. Further, a current is supplied to the display LED 62a corresponding to the front light guide plate 505a, the display LED 62b corresponding to the rear light guide plate 505b, and the like.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 12 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).

  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 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 sets the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S41), and sequentially stores the contents of the backup setting table in the work area (area in the RAM 55). (Step S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, high probability flag, high base flag, etc.), and an area (output) where the output state of the output port is saved Port buffer), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 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 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. 21). 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.

  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 issues an initialization notification for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  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. In the game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later, the count value of the random number for normal symbol determination is one round (the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the random number for determination per normal symbol) Then, 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.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an abnormal winning notification process for notifying an abnormal winning when it is detected that a game ball has won a prize winning opening at a time other than the regular time (step S21a). Further, the CPU 56 executes input port data confirmation processing for transmitting the input data of the input port to the effect control microcomputer 100 when a change occurs in the input data of the input port (step S21b).

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

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

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

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state. In the normal symbol process in step S27, the normal symbol variation display is executed based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the gate 32, and the variation display result is derived and displayed, or the normal symbol variation display result is displayed. When the winning is won, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be opened or closed.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). In response to the display control data set in the output buffer, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22, thereby executing a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display 10. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. 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 design is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally off”).

  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. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. This is a short hit and a big hit that shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to a probable change state. In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden probability change big hit and the small win are the same in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, so that if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, the sudden winning change is suddenly changed. Since it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit, it is possible to expect the player to have a high probability state (probability change state), and to improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in this embodiment, when all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when the big hit types are all probabilistic big hits, it is preferable to provide a sudden probable big hit that does not involve the high base state only by shifting to the high probability state. . However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the ratio of the super reach when the high probability / low base state is set at the time of the 71st variation display after the end of the big hit game is increased. In the case of providing a high probability / low base state sudden probability variation jackpot, after the big hit game by sudden probability variation jackpot is finished, the probability of all variations display is high until the 71st rotation variation display is terminated. / Because it is in the state controlled to the low base state, the ratio of the super reach becomes high in the change display until the end of the probability variation state. Therefore, in the case of providing a sudden probability variation big hit that becomes a high probability / low base state, the ratio of the super reach in the high probability / low base state is not necessarily increased every time, but the super reach is achieved. You may make it provide the time of raising a ratio, and the time of not raising (it is a normal ratio). Also, for example, instead of looking at the gaming state, the number of times of variation display after the big hit game may be counted, and the ratio of becoming super reach may be increased only when the 71st variation display is made.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the variable display result is “out of”, and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” or “reach”. The fluctuation pattern is prepared. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, various variation patterns are prepared as 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. In FIG. 14, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, a case is shown in which the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach. For example, in the case of the same type of super reach, However, the variation time may be made different according to the total number of pending storage (for example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time becomes shorter as the total number of pending storage increases. Such). 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, and the determination table is selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number. The variation time may be made different.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Random 1 (MR1) is a random number for determining 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), and random 2 (MR2) is , A random number for determining the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type), and random 3 (MR3): a random number for determining the variation pattern (variation time) (for determining the variation pattern) Random 4 (MR4) is a random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining per normal symbol), and random 5 (MR5) determines an initial value of random 4 ( This is a random number for random 4 initial value determination.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined as a variation pattern type using random 2, and then determined as any variation pattern included in the variation pattern type determined using random 3. The variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode (for example, grouping by the type of reach or the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of 15R probability variation per unit, 10R probability variation per unit, 2R probability variation per unit, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation with normal reach and pseudo-ream. It is classified into a variation pattern type including a pattern and a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of suddenly probable big hit, it is classified into a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. In the case of small hits, the patterns are classified into variation pattern types including non-reach variation patterns. In the case of deviation, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without reach and a specific effect, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without a reach but with a specific effect, and neither reach nor a specific effect. Variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation, variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and re-variation twice, and normal reach and re-variation 1 It is classified into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream and a variation pattern type with super reach.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 13, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the determination random number 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. 16A 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.

  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.

  FIGS. 16B and 16C 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).

  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, if the small special hit is not generated during the variation display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is in the probable state, and the excessive effect for the probable change is not performed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling troublesome.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value 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. 16B and 16C, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 16A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C 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. 16 (B) and 16 (C), the second special symbol is displayed when the first winning symbol 13 is started and the first special symbol variation display is executed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than the case where the start winning prize is given to the start winning opening 14 and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed.

  FIGS. 16D and 16E are explanatory diagrams showing jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 16 (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. 16 (E) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). 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, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol is displayed, the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly promising 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. 16 (D) and 16 (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 As the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given, 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” may be determined. 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, but the game value to be given is shown in this embodiment. 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. 16D and 16E, there are “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit” and “sudden probability variation big hit” as shown in FIGS. 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. Further, in this embodiment, every big hit is a probable big hit that shifts to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state ends, but, for example, after the big hit gaming state ends, it shifts to the high probability state while remaining in the normal state. A normal big hit may not be provided as a big hit type. In this embodiment, the case where there are four types of jackpot types is shown. However, the number of jackpot types is not limited to four. For example, even if five or more types of jackpot types are provided, conversely, the jackpot type is four. There may be fewer than types.

  “15R probable big hit” is a big win that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probable state after the big hit gaming state is finished. In this embodiment, the game is shifted to the high probability state and the high base state (see steps S166 to S169 described later).

  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 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 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 is also changed to the high base state. (See S166 to S169). 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). .

  As shown in this embodiment, when all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. 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.

  17A to 17C 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 jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and one of a plurality of variation pattern types. The judgment value corresponding to is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, in this embodiment, when “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit” is used, the variation pattern type determination is performed. If the value of the random number (random 2) is 150 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. In this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, a plurality (three) of predetermined images (such as images of treasure chests) are displayed on the effect display device 9 during the execution of the reach effect of super reach A and B. There may be an effect that suggests that the predetermined image has been selected with the cursor displayed on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b or on the effect display device 9.

  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. 17D 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. 17D, 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. 18A to 18D are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Among these, FIG. 18 (A) shows a variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 3. FIG. 18B 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. 18C 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. 18D 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 until the end of the 71st variation display after 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. 18C and 18D, in this embodiment, even when the probability variation state is present, when the last 71st variation display is performed after the big hit, before that, 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 the example illustrated in FIG. 18, a case where separate 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 illustrated. 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. 18C, 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. 2 shows a case where two types of tables are used, namely, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B. The separation method of the variation variation pattern type determination table is, for example, a separate variation variation pattern for each value of the total number of pending storages. Each type determination table may be provided. 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.

  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. 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. 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, and any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Corresponding judgment value is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type 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. 18A and 18B, in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type 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. 17A and 17B) 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.

  FIGS. 19A and 19B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19A, the variation pattern types are normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation pattern types, including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. A case is shown in which a normal CA 3-2 is classified into a normal CA 3-2 and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). In the example shown in FIG. 19B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 19B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIGS. 21 and 22 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 30), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, a small hit, 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, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Also, the total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Moreover, you may make it set and transmit as the EXT data the number of the hold memory which increased (the 1st hold memory number or the 2nd hold memory number).

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 23, 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.

  24 and 25 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, in this embodiment, which gaming state is being used, 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, if 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 effect processing at the time of winning to be described later, the CPU 56 sets “00” in the EXT data according to the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. The command of any one of the fluctuation categories 1 to 7 in which (H) ”to“ 07 (H) ”is set is transmitted. 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. 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. 17A to 17D, 18C, and 18D. 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 that the winning prize is “10R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 responds to the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. , Fluctuation category 21 to 23 commands in which “10 (H)” to “12 (H)” are set in the EXT data are transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the “15R probability variation big hit” is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 56 adds “13” to the EXT data according to the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Fluctuation category 24-26 commands in which (H) "-" 15 (H) "are set are transmitted. Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden probability variation big hit is made at the time of starting winning, in step S232 of the effect processing at the time of winning to be described later, the CPU 56 sets “16 (H ) ”Or“ 17 (H) ”is set, and the fluctuation category 28 command is 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. 16 and 17), there is no mismatch between the determination result at the time of winning and the variation pattern type of the variation display actually executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, when a variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1, super CA2-7, or super CA3-3 is selected, a pending notice effect, which will be described later, is provided as a predetermined notice effect for the change display determined at the time of winning. Is executed. Note that the “predetermined notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the subject of the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, a case where a start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs in the high base state, or a case where a start winning to the first start winning port 13 occurs during the big hit game. Except (see steps S1215A and S1216A), a winning determination process is executed each time a start winning is generated, and a symbol designation command shown in FIG. 23 is transmitted and a variable category command shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 is transmitted. Is done. Then, based on the received symbol designation command and variation category command, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not a big hit or reach is reached before the variation display of the notice target is started. Execute the hold notice effect to give notice.

  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. 21 and 22, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound 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 the example shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are used as the 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.

  26 and 27 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a first start port switch passing process if the first start port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 13 is turned on ( Steps S311, S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, the CPU 56 executes the second start port switch passing process (steps S313, S314). ). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

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

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

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the determined type of big hit, small hit, loss or the like. 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, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control processing is displayed as the special symbol display. It is set in the output buffer for setting control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

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

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

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a predetermined number of times (for example, 71 times) in a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a high probability flag or a high base flag) or a high probability number counter 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, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning 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. 28 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 28 (A) is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process of step S312. FIG. 28B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passage process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (step S1211A). . If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). 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. 29) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 29, 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.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown where random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers are stored in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer as reserved storage, but the predetermined information stored as the reserved storage is It is not limited to random values. For example, it may be determined in advance whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit based on a big hit determination random number or the like, and the determination result may be stored as a hold storage in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. .

  Returning to FIG. 28A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag indicating that the gaming state is the high base state is set (step S1215A). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1220A. If the high base flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S1216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1220A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, a prize presentation effect process is executed in which a fluctuation display result and a fluctuation pattern type when a fluctuation based on the detected start prize is subsequently executed are preliminarily determined at the start prize (step). S1217A). 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 S1218A), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219A). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220A).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S1218A and S1219A, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol every time the first start winning opening 13 is won and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218A to S1220A is executed, a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217A is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  However, if the winning effect processing in step S1217A is not executed because it is determined as Y in step S1215A or step S1216A, the CPU 56 transmits only the first reserved memory number addition designation command in step S1220A. The control for transmitting the winning determination result designation command (design designation command, variation category command) is not performed. In addition, when the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217A is not executed, the determination result at the time of winning is set as a value indicating that the winning determination result cannot be specified (for example, “FF (H)”) as EXT data. A command (design designation command, variation category command) may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1215A is executed, and there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13, the process of step S1217A is performed only when the gaming state is the low base state. Winning effect processing is executed. Further, in this embodiment, when the process of step S1216A is executed, and there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13, step S1217A is performed only when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The award winning directing process is executed. It should be noted that the process may not be shifted to step S1217A only in the big hit gaming state, and may be shifted to step S1217A and the winning effect processing may be executed in the small hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) is a control in which the jackpot is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) after it is notified that the jackpot is started. It is a state until it is informed that the opening of the big winning opening in the final round is finished and the jackpot is finished.

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process that is executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the high base flag is set (step S12101B). If the high base flag is not set, it is determined that the prize is illegally awarded to the second starting port, the input data of the corresponding input port is updated (step S12102B), and the second starting port switch passing process is terminated. In addition, when the input data of the input port which shows the illegal winning to the 2nd starting port is updated in step S12102B, the input data of the input port was updated by the input port data confirmation process (step S21b) of FIG. Confirmed, and in the effect control command control process (step S28), an input port data designation command indicating an unauthorized winning at the second starting port is transmitted.

  If the high base flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (step S1211B). If the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the second start port switch passing process is terminated as it is. If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). 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. 29) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (step S1217B). 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 S1218B), and transmits a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (step S1219B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1220B).

  It should be noted that by executing the processing of steps S1218B and S1219B, in this embodiment, the CPU 56 always designates a symbol each time the start winning prize is received at the second start winning opening 14 and the effect processing at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. Both the command and the variation category command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the process of steps S1218B to S1220B is executed, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs and the effect designating process at the time of winning in step S1217B is executed. A set of three commands, that is, a command, a variable category command, and a second reserved memory number addition designation command, are transmitted together in one timer interrupt.

  Also in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1215A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the high base state is set. That is, only when the base state is low, the winning effect process in step S1217B may be executed to transmit the symbol designation command and the variation category command.

  Also, in the second start port switch passing process, the same process as in step S1216A may be performed, and the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed if the big hit game is being played. Further, in the second start port switch passing process, the winning effect process in step S1217B may not be executed (that is, the winning determination process may not be executed for the second special symbol). .

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in steps S1217A and S1217B. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B 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.

  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 S1214A and S1214B 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 jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S1214A and S1214B 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 at step S1217A is executed), the CPU 56 determines the small hit determination table (the first winning determination table shown in FIG. 16B). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value set for the special symbol. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217B 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, in step S225, the CPU 56 determines whether the gaming state is a high probability state and whether it is a high base state. 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 to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 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 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Is determined to set “08 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 24). 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. 24).

  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. Is determined to set “0A (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 24). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, 80 to 251), it is determined that “0B (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 24).

  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 selects any one of the variation categories 1 to 7 in which “00 (H)” to “07 (H)” are set in the EXT data in accordance with the value of the variation pattern type determination random number in step S232 described later. This command is transmitted (see FIG. 24).

  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. On the contrary, it may be determined as 229, 214, 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79 in order from the largest. 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 in step S232 described later 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). It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 25). 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 S1214A and S1214B. 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 at step S1217A 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”. Further, when there is a start winning at the second starting winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at step S1217B 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).

  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 S1214A and S1214B 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. 17 and 18) is set. In step S232, the set variation pattern type is set. The determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number value 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).

  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. . For example, although the production control microcomputer 100 does not specifically show which variation pattern type, the variation indicated that it will be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the reception of the category command, a hold notice effect described later may be executed.

  31 and 32 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). If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second pending storage number is 0 (step S52). If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In the case where the second special symbol is displayed with priority, as shown in this embodiment, in the winning effect processing shown in FIG. 30, the big hit determination random number (random R) Only the process of comparing the value with the jackpot determination value in the low probability state may be executed and not compared with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state (specifically, only the process of step S220 is executed) However, the processing of steps S221 and S222 may not be performed).

  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). 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).

  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. 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 high probability flag indicating the high probability state is set and the high base flag indicating the high base state is set, the CPU 56 sets the high probability high base state background. Controls sending specified commands. Further, when only the high probability flag is set and the high base flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high probability low base state background designation command. Further, when neither the high probability flag nor the high base flag is 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 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module is a program for executing a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), the probability that the game state is a big hit than when the gaming state is non-probability change state (normal state) Is configured to be high. 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 random number for random determination (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 16A, 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 a probable change state is determined by whether or not the high probability flag is set. The high probability flag 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. 16B and 16C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. When 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).

  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). Then, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74).

  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”, “7”, “9”, 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, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and if “15R probability variation big hit” is decided, “9” 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. 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. 33 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. 17 (A) as tables used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) 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 a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 17D 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). The high base flag is determined to be “15R probability variation big hit”, “10R probability variation big hit”, “2R probability variation big hit”, or “sudden probability variation 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. 18A) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S97), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type for deviation as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. The determination table 135B (see FIG. 18B) 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 one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. As a table used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 18D) 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. 18C) is selected (step S101). Then, the process proceeds to step S102. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (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, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 19) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 20) 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). 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). If it is determined to be out of place, it may first be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination.

  FIG. 34 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).

  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).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 35 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. 36 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 ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  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 FIG. 21 and FIG. 22) 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.

  37 to 41 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). 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).

  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 the first symbol variation designation command (step S625), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S626). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols. If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (command A301 (H)) (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646). 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. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 42, in the start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value of the total pending storage number (8 in this example) are secured. In this embodiment, as shown in steps S1218A to S1220A of the first start port switch passing process and steps S1218B to S1220B of the second start port switch passing process of FIG. When there is a start winning at the winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number) within one timer interruption Three commands (addition designation command) are transmitted as a set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area, a storage area is provided so that a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved storage number addition designation command can be stored in association with each other. 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, command transmission is performed in the order of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage number addition designation command within one timer interrupt. Thus, in each of the storage areas 1 to 8, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command are stored in this order (in FIG. 42, the commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5). Examples stored are shown).

  Each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 42 is an effect symbol variation start process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the effect symbol variation display is started each time the effect symbol variation display is started. In step S6515, the data is deleted sequentially. In this case, in this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, first, the storage area 5 storing the second reserved memory (second reserved memory number addition designation command (C100 (H)) The stored contents of () are stored) are deleted. Next, if the second reserved memory does not newly occur, only the first reserved memory is stored, so that it is stored in the first storage area 1 at the timing when the display of the effect symbol is started next. The contents of the command storage area at the start winning prize are shifted. It should be noted that a first start winning command storage area for storing a command received at the start winning prize to the first start winning prize port 13 and a second start winning prize for storing a command received at the start winning prize to the second start winning prize port 14 are stored. The hour command storage area may be provided separately.

  In addition, in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 42, the storage area 2 shows an example in which the command reception cannot be performed normally and the variable category command is missed. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 42, in the storage area 2 of the start winning command storage area, the content of the second storage area where the variable category command is originally stored remains “0000 (H)”. The state is shown. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the command at the time of start winning (symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number addition designation command) stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 42 is used. On the basis of the hold notice effect process (1) (see step S800B) and the hold notice effect process (2) (see steps S660C and S662C), the hold notice effect is set. If the specified command, variable category command, and reserved memory count addition specification command) are missed or inconsistent, the hold notice effect will be displayed until the change display of the hold memory corresponding to the command at the start winning prize is exhausted. Limited. In the following description, the period until the stored memory in which a command is missed or inconsistency occurs during the start winning, in which the hold notice effect is restricted, is also referred to as a hold notice restriction period.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if a new start prize is generated and a command is received at the start prize, if the super reach effect is being executed, if there is a second reserved memory, the second special symbol changes Even if it is being displayed, the hold notice effect is not started immediately (in this case, as will be described later, the hold notice effect is started retroactively when the hold memory is subsequently consumed (when the hold display is shifted). Uru), the hold notice effect is limited. In the example shown in FIG. 42, when a new start prize is generated and a command is received at the start prize, during the execution of the super reach effect, the presence of the second reserved memory, or the variation display of the second special symbol, etc. If, for the reason, the determination of the hold notice effect is postponed and the hold notice effect is not started immediately, the determination postponement information of the storage area (storage area 4 in the example shown in FIG. 42) corresponding to the hold memory The value is set to “1” indicating that the determination of the hold notice effect is postponed.

  In this embodiment, “restricting the hold notice effect” means that the hold notice effect is not set at all for the hold memory corresponding to the start winning that occurred within the hold notice restriction period. And the concept of delaying the start timing of the hold notice effect. Furthermore, the concept of “restricting the hold notice effect” prohibits execution of the hold notice effect retroactively to the hold memory corresponding to the hold display that is already being displayed, It also includes delaying the start timing.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, when a new command is stored in the start winning command storage area, the undetermined information in the storage area in which the new command is stored becomes “1”. Is set. Undetermined information is information indicating that it is still unprocessed in a hold notice effect process (1) (see step S800B) and a hold display return process (see step S8114) described later. The undetermined information is set to “1” when a new command is received, and then the command is processed in the hold notice effect process (1) (see step S800B) or the hold display return process (see step S8114). ) Is cleared to “0” when the command is processed. In this embodiment, the undetermined information is set to “1” when the symbol designation command is stored in step S652 if there is no missing symbol designation command.

  In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved storage number addition designation command received when the start prize is generated are also referred to as a start prize command when they are comprehensively expressed. In addition, among the commands at the time of starting winning a prize, a reserved memory number addition designation command which is a command for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased is comprehensively expressed. In some cases, it is also referred to as reserved storage information. Also, a symbol designating command, which is a command indicating whether or not the big hit or small hit is determined in the winning presentation process (see FIG. 30) at the time of starting winning, the determination result of the big hit type, and the 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 S654). However, if a variable category command or pending memory count addition specification command has already been stored in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command is stored, it will be received before the variable category command within the current timer interrupt. This means that you have missed the symbol designating command. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variable category command in the first free storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM, and the undetermined information of the storage area. Is set to “1”.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores 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 storage area (step S656A). However, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command) has already been stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command or variation category command is stored. In this case, it means that both the symbol designation command and the variation category command to be received prior to the first reserved memory number addition designation command have been missed within the current timer interrupt. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received first reserved storage number addition designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step S656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. It stores 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 storage area (step S658A). However, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command) has already been stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command or variation category command is stored. In this case, it means that both the symbol designation command and the variation category command to be received prior to the second reserved memory number addition designation command have been missed within the current timer interrupt. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received second reserved memory number addition designation command in the first storage area that is free in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S658B).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area ( Step S660A). Further, the production control CPU 101 erases one first hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c, shifts the remaining first hold display after the deleted first hold storage one by one, The first reserved memory number display in the one reserved memory display unit 18c is updated (step S660B). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the hold notice effect process (2) (step S660C).

  In this embodiment, when a hold notice effect is executed, a newly displayed hold display is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode at a timing when a new start win occurs and a command at the start win is received. Then, when the hold notice effect is immediately started (hold notice effect (1)), and after the decision of the hold notice effect is postponed, the decision is postponed at the timing when the hold memory is consumed (hold display is shifted). When the display mode of the hold display is changed to a mode different from the normal mode and the hold notice effect is retroactively started, there is a hold notice effect (2).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S661), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area ( Step S662A). Further, the production control CPU 101 erases one second on-hold display in the second on-hold storage display unit 18d, shifts the remaining second on-hold display after the erased second on-hold storage one by one, The second reserved memory number display in the two reserved memory display section 9a is updated (step S662B). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the hold notice effect process (2) (step S662C).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S663), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (step S664). Further, the effect control CPU 101 clears the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area and the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S665). That is, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received and the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed, since the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are both 0 and the variable display is not executed, it is stored. The first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are reset. By executing the process of step S665, the first control memory number or the second reservation memory erroneously generated by the addition or subtraction omission of the first reservation memory number or the second reservation memory number occurs in the production control microcomputer 100. Even in a state where the number is recognized, it is possible to reset the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number to return to the normal state by interrupting the reserved memory.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S666), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S667). In this embodiment, controlling the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state is also referred to as effect mode A control. Next, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a high probability state flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state and a high base state flag indicating that the gaming state is a high base state ( Step S668).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability / high base state background designation command (step S669), the effect control CPU 101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 according to the high probability / high base state. The screen is changed to a background screen (for example, a background screen with a red display color) (step S670). In this embodiment, controlling the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to the background screen corresponding to the high probability / high base state is also referred to as effect mode B. Next, the production control CPU 101 sets a high probability state flag and a high base state flag (step S671).

  If the received effect control command is a high probability / low base state background designation command (step S672), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen corresponding to the probability change state (for example, , An orange display color background screen) (step S673). In this embodiment, controlling the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to the background screen corresponding to the probability change state is also referred to as effect mode C control. Next, the production control CPU 101 sets the high probability state flag (step S674) and resets the high base state flag (step S675).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S678), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S679). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening open designation command received in the special winning opening open designated command storage area formed in the RAM (step S680). The production control microcomputer 100 recognizes the number of rounds during the big hit game by confirming the special winning opening open designated command stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. Can do.

  If the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big winning opening (step S681), the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big winning opening (step S682). Also, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received special winning opening after opening designation command in the designated winning opening after opening special command opening storage area formed in the RAM (step S683).

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal winning notification designation command (step S684), the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormal winning notification flag and executes an abnormal winning notification effect (step S685). The effect control CPU 101 performs, for example, an abnormal winning notification effect that causes the effect display device 9 to display an image indicating that an abnormal winning has occurred.

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal winning notification designation command (step S684), the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormal winning notification flag and executes an abnormal winning notification effect (step S685). The effect control CPU 101 performs, for example, an abnormal winning notification effect that causes the effect display device 9 to display an image indicating that an abnormal winning has occurred. In addition, when the control for performing light emission display by irradiating the rear light guide plate 505b is performed (Y in step S686), the effect control CPU 101 switches to the control for performing light emission display by irradiating the front light guide plate 505a (step S686). S687). As described above, when executing the abnormal winning notification effect, the abnormal light receiving notification effect (for example, on the effect display device 9) is controlled by switching the light guide plate to be irradiated from the rear light guide plate 505b to the front light guide plate 505a. The displayed image indicating that an abnormal winning has occurred is difficult to visually recognize (in this embodiment, since an image indicating that an abnormal winning has occurred is displayed in the center of the effect display device 9, the rear light guide plate) It is possible to prevent the display of light emission by irradiating 505b (for example, it becomes difficult to visually recognize as 505b1 in FIG. 5B). When the abnormal winning notification effect is being executed, if the image indicating that the abnormal winning is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the light emission display of the light guide plate 505 do not overlap, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505 are displayed. Each of the light guide plates 505b may emit light. Further, when the abnormal winning notification effect is executed, the light guide plate 505 may not emit light.

  If the received effect control command is an input port data designation command (step S688), the effect control CPU 101 sets an input port data reception flag and displays a notification effect corresponding to the input data of the input port indicated by the command. It executes (step S689). Specifically, in step S12102B of FIG. 28, when the input data of the input port is updated because it is determined that the prize is illegally received at the second start port, the effect control CPU 101 receives the received input port data designation command. Accordingly, for example, a notification effect for causing the effect display device 9 to display an image indicating that an illegal winning at the second start opening has occurred is performed. In addition, when the control for performing light emission display by irradiating the rear light guide plate 505b is performed (Y in step S690), the effect control CPU 101 switches to the control for performing light emission display by irradiating the front light guide plate 505a (step S690). S687). Thus, when performing the notification effect, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from becoming difficult to visually recognize by controlling the light guide plate to be irradiated from the rear light guide plate 505b to the front light guide plate 505a. The pattern formed when the front light guide plate 505a is irradiated is formed so as not to overlap even when the above-described abnormal winning notification effect or the notification effect corresponding to the input data of the input port is performed. It is desirable.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S692). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 43 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 the hold notice effect process (1) (step S800B).

  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.

  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). The effect symbol variation start process includes a process of determining whether or not to execute the light guide plate effect.

  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). It should be noted that the effect symbol variation processing includes a process of executing the light guide plate effect.

  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 this embodiment, during the big hit, a right-handed display for prompting the player to make a right-handed is performed.

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

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

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

  44 and 45 are flowcharts showing the hold notice effect process (1) (step S800B). In the hold notice effect process (1) (a process of determining and executing a hold notice effect at the timing when the start winning is generated), the effect control CPU 101 first performs the non-display control for making the hold display described later in a non-display state. It is confirmed whether or not a pending non-display flag indicating that the program is being executed is set (step S6000).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the non-display control is executed when the super reach effect is being executed. Therefore, by executing the processing of step S6000, in this embodiment, even if a new start prize is generated and a command is received at the start prize, if the super reach effect is being executed, the hold is suspended. The determination of the notice of notice is postponed so that the notice of notice of hold is not started immediately, and the notice of notice of hold is limited.

  If the pending non-display flag is set, the processing is terminated as it is. If the pending non-display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a storage area in which the undetermined information is “1” in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. (Step S6001). If there is no storage area in which the undetermined information is “1” (Y in step S6001), the process is terminated as it is.

  If there is a storage area in which the undetermined information is “1” (N in step S6001), the effect control CPU 101 issues a command stored in the storage area in which the undetermined information is “1”. It is determined whether or not a hold notice setting restriction flag indicating that it is a process target and a hold notice restriction period is set (step S6002). If the hold notice setting restriction flag is set, the process proceeds to step S6018. If the hold notice setting limit flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the current command to be processed at the start winning prize, and determines whether all the commands at the start winning prize have been received in order. Confirmation is made (step S6003).

  If it is determined that the received start winning command is not in order or part of the command is missing, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S6017. When it is determined that all the commands at the time of starting winning are received in order, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the contents of the current design target symbol designating command and the variation category command match. (Step S6004). Specifically, when a symbol 1 designation command (C400 (H)) for designating a deviation as a symbol designation command is stored, the variation category 1 command to the variation category 12 command corresponding to the deviation as the variation category command are stored. One of them should be stored (see FIGS. 24 and 25). Nevertheless, if the variation category 21 command to variation category 29 command (see FIG. 25) corresponding to the big hit, suddenly probable big hit, or small hit is stored, the effect control CPU 101 changes the symbol designation command and the fluctuation. It can be determined that the content of the category command is not consistent and there is a conflict.

  If it is determined that the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are not consistent, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S6017. By executing the processing of steps S6002 to S6004, in this embodiment, even when a new start prize is generated and a command is received at the start prize, the command at the start prize is not received or is not received. In the case where there is a match, the hold notice effect is restricted (in this embodiment, execution of the hold notice effect is prohibited).

  In this embodiment, when any one of the determination processes in steps S6003 to S6004 is determined to be N, the process proceeds to step S6017 and shifts to the pending notice restriction period. For example, on the condition that it is determined as N in all the determination processes in steps S6003 to S6004, the process may shift to step S6017 to shift to the pending notice restriction period. Further, the program may be configured to provide only one of the determination processes in steps S6003 to S6004 without necessarily providing all the two determination processes of steps S6003 to S6004 in the program.

  If it is determined that the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command match, the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S658B). , S662A) is 0 (step S6006). If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the process proceeds to step S6021. If the second reserved memory number is 0, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S6007). Whether or not the second special symbol variation display is in progress can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (see step S628) is set. If the variation display of the second special symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to step S6021.

  By executing the processing of steps S6006 to S6007, in this embodiment, even if a new start prize is generated and a command is received at the start prize, if there is a second reserved memory, the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display is in progress, the determination of the hold notice effect is postponed so that the hold notice effect is not started immediately, and the hold notice effect is limited. If the variation display of the second special symbol is not being performed, the CPU 101 for effect control performs a lottery process using a random number for determining the presence / absence of the hold notice effect and the effect mode based on the change category command to be processed. To determine whether or not to execute the hold notice effect and the effect mode (step S6008).

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a hold notice determination table for determining whether or not to execute a hold notice effect and an effect aspect. As shown in FIG. 46, in the hold notice determination table, determination values are assigned to no hold notice effect, hold notice effect (blue), hold notice effect (red), and hold notice effect (rainbow). ing. In this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the normal display mode (display mode when the hold notice effect is not performed), the hold display is displayed as a green round display. Further, as shown in the figure, in the hold notice determination table in this embodiment, the hold notice effect can be executed only when the non-reach is lost, the super reach is lost, or the super reach is a big hit. In addition, you may comprise so that a hold notice effect can be performed also when it becomes a fluctuation category other than the above. In this case, for example, it may be configured to specify only whether or not to win a big hit based on the variable category command and to execute the hold notice effect according to the specification result.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, with respect to the hold notice effect (red) and the hold notice effect (rainbow), the determination value is assigned only when the super reach is lost or the super reach jackpot is reached. . Therefore, in this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed in such a manner that the hold display of the notice target is displayed in a red or rainbow-colored round display, it is determined that the super reach is achieved. . In addition, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot of the hold notice effect (rainbow) is the highest, and then the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot of the hold notice effect (red) is the highest. Judgment values are assigned such that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the is the lowest.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, in this embodiment, the case where the presence / absence of the on-hold notice effect is determined and the mode of the on-hold notice effect is also determined collectively by the lottery process using one random number is shown. However, the presence / absence of the hold notice effect and the mode of the hold notice effect may be determined in two stages by a lottery process using different random numbers.

  In step S6008, it is desirable that the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big hit game is being played, and if the big hit game is being played, it is desirable to decide not to forcibly execute the hold notice effect. Whether or not the big hit game is in progress, for example, confirms whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value (specifically, 4 to 7) indicating the big hit display process to the big hit end effect process. It can be determined by doing. It should be noted that the hold notice effect may be executed even during the big hit game.

  If it is decided to execute the hold notice effect in any manner (Y in step S6009), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first hold memory number addition designation command as the processing target hold memory number addition designation command. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S6010). If the hold memory number addition designation command to be processed is the first hold memory number addition designation command, the effect control CPU 101 displays the first hold display on the first hold memory display unit 18c in the determined hold notice effect mode. Increase by one (step S6011). When the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is not the first pending storage count addition designation command (that is, when the command is the second pending storage count addition designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines the pending notice announcement effect that has been determined. In the aspect, the second hold display is increased by one in the second hold storage display unit 18d (step S6012).

  When it is determined not to execute the hold notice effect (N of step S6009), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the hold memory number addition designation command to be processed is the first hold memory number addition designation command. Confirmation is made (step S6013). If the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is the first pending storage count addition designation command, the presentation control CPU 101 increases the first pending display by one in the first pending storage display unit 18c in a normal manner. (Step S6014). When the pending storage number addition designation command to be processed is not the first pending storage number addition designation command (that is, when it is the second pending storage number addition designation command), the effect control CPU 101 performs normal operations in the first mode. The second hold display is increased by one in the 2 hold storage display unit 18d (step S6015).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 clears the undetermined information in the current processing target command storage area in the start winning command storage area, and sets the value of the undetermined information to 0 (step S6016). Then, the effect control CPU 101 returns to step S6001 and checks whether or not there is still a storage area in which the undetermined information is “1” in the start winning command storage area. Then, the processes in and after step S6002 are repeatedly executed until the process is completed for the commands stored in all storage areas in which the undetermined information is “1”.

  In step S6017, the production control CPU 101 sets a hold notice setting restriction flag (step S6017), and starts a notice notice restriction period. Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the processing target pending memory count addition designation command is the first pending memory count addition designation command (step S6018). If the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is the first pending storage count addition designation command, the presentation control CPU 101 increases the first pending display by one in the first pending storage display unit 18c in a normal manner. (Step S6019). When the pending storage number addition designation command to be processed is not the first pending storage number addition designation command (that is, when it is the second pending storage number addition designation command), the effect control CPU 101 performs normal operations in the first mode. The second hold display is increased by one in the 2 hold storage display unit 18d (step S6020).

  Note that if the pending storage count addition designation command is missed or cannot be normally received, it is desirable to skip the processing of steps S6019 and S6020 so as not to increase the erroneous pending display. In addition, when the reserved storage number addition designation command is missed or cannot be normally received, the first hold display may be increased or the second hold display may be increased by default. In addition, even after the hold display is incremented by 1 in the normal manner in steps S6019 and S6020, the effect control CPU 101 returns to step S6001 and stores the undetermined information is “1” in the start winning command storage area. Check if the area still exists. Then, the processes in and after step S6002 are repeatedly executed until the process is completed for the commands stored in all storage areas in which the undetermined information is “1”.

  In step S6021, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the processing target pending memory count addition designation command is the first pending memory count addition designation command (step S6021). If the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is the first pending storage count addition designation command, the presentation control CPU 101 increases the first pending display by one in the first pending storage display unit 18c in a normal manner. (Step S6022). When the pending storage number addition designation command to be processed is not the first pending storage number addition designation command (that is, when it is the second pending storage number addition designation command), the effect control CPU 101 performs normal operations in the first mode. The second hold display is increased by one in the 2 hold storage display unit 18d (step S6023).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the determination postponement information in the storage area of the current processing target command in the start winning command storage area to 1 (step S6024). In this case, based on the determination postponement information being set in step S6024, the determination is postponed in the on-hold notice effect processing (2) described later at the timing of suspending the hold memory (shifting the hold display). The determination of the hold notice effect with respect to the hold memory is performed, and the hold notice effect may be retroactively started.

  In addition, even after the determination postponement information is set in step 6026, the effect control CPU 101 returns to step S6001, and is there still a storage area in which the undetermined information is “1” in the start winning command storage area? Confirm whether or not. Then, the processes in and after step S6002 are repeatedly executed until the process is completed for the commands stored in all storage areas in which the undetermined information is “1”.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the hold notice effect process (2) (steps S660C and S662C). In the hold notice effect process (2) (a process for determining and executing a hold notice effect at the timing of digesting the hold memory (shifting the hold display)), the effect control CPU 101 first sets the hold notice setting restriction flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S6501). If the hold notice setting restriction flag is not set (that is, not during the hold notice restriction period), the process proceeds to step S6506.

  If the hold notice setting restriction flag is set (that is, during the hold notice restriction period), the production control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command at the time of the start winning prize stored in the start winning prize command storage area. (Step S6502). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not all the storage areas 1 to 8 in which the commands for the start winning prize are stored are in a storage state in which all the commands for the start winning prize are received in order. (Step S6503).

  When the received command at the time of the start winning prize is not in order or there is still a storage area in the storage state where it is determined that a part is missing, the effect control CPU 101 ends the process as it is. When it is determined that all the storage areas 1 to 8 are in a storage state where all the commands at the time of starting winning are received in order, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the command storing area at the starting winning prize. In all the storage areas 1 to 8, it is confirmed whether or not the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent (step S6504). Specifically, when a symbol 1 designation command (C400 (H)) for designating a deviation as a symbol designation command is stored, the variation category 1 command to the variation category 12 command corresponding to the deviation as the variation category command are stored. One of them should be stored (see FIGS. 24 and 25). Nevertheless, if the variation category 21 command to variation category 29 command (see FIG. 25) corresponding to the big hit, suddenly probable big hit, or small hit is stored, the effect control CPU 101 changes the symbol designation command and the fluctuation. It can be determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state in which the content of the category command is not consistent and there is a conflict.

  If it is determined that there is still a storage area in the storage state where the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command do not match, the effect control CPU 101 ends the process as it is. When it is determined that all the storage areas 1 to 8 are in the storage state in which the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command are consistent, the effect control CPU 101 resets the pending notice setting restriction flag. (Step S6505). That is, in all the storage areas 1 to 8 in the start winning command storage area, since the command at the start winning prize is stored normally, the command that triggered the start of the pending notice restriction period is missed. It is determined that the on-hold storage in which the inconsistency has occurred is exhausted, the on-hold notice setting restriction flag is reset, and the on-hold notice restriction period ends.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not there is a storage area in which the determination postponement information is “1” in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 42 (step S6506). If there is no storage area in which the determination postponement information is “1” (Y in step S6506), the process is terminated as it is. If there is a storage area in which the determination postponement information is “1” (N in step S6506), the effect control CPU 101 executes a command stored in the storage area in which the determination postponement information is “1”. It is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (see steps S658B and S662A) is 0 (step S6508). If the second reserved memory number is not 0 (that is, if there is a second reserved memory), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if there is no second reserved memory), the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second special symbol is being variably displayed (step S6509). Whether or not the second special symbol variation display is in progress can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (see step S628) is set. If the second special symbol variation display is in progress, the processing is terminated as it is.

  By executing the processing of steps S6508 to S6509, in this embodiment, even if it is the timing to digest the hold memory (shift the hold display) after postponing the determination of the hold notice effect, the second hold memory is still present. When there is a change or when the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed, the determination of the hold notice effect is further postponed, and the hold notice effect is limited. In this embodiment, the hold notice effect process (2) is executed at the timing when the hold memory is consumed (the hold display is shifted) at the start of the change display of the effect symbol. Since it is not executed, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the super reach effect is being executed and to perform a process of restricting the pending notice effect.

  If the variation display of the second special symbol is not in progress, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation category command to be processed at present (that is, the variation category command in which the determination postponement information stored in the start winning command storage area is set) ), A lottery process using a random number for determining the presence / absence of the holding notice effect and the appearance mode is performed, and the presence / absence of the holding notice effect and the effect mode are determined (step S6510). Note that the processing content of step S6510 is the same as the processing of step S6008 of the hold notice effect processing (1).

  When it is decided to execute the hold notice effect in any manner (Y in step S6511), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the processing target hold memory number addition designation command (that is, in the start winning command storage area). It is confirmed whether or not the stored storage number addition designation command in which the stored determination postponement information is set is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S6512). If the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is the first pending storage count addition designation command, the presentation control CPU 101 uses the first pending storage display unit 18c to display the first pending display corresponding to the command to be processed. The display mode is changed from the normal display mode to the determined hold notice effect mode (step S6513).

  When the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is not the first pending storage count addition designation command (that is, when it is the second pending storage count addition designation command), the presentation control CPU 101 In the second hold storage display unit 18d, the display mode of the second hold display corresponding to the command to be processed is changed from the normal display mode to the determined hold notice effect mode (step S6514).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the command (symbol designation command) in the storage area in which the command corresponding to the variable display of the effect symbol to be started this time is stored in the storage area of the start winning command storage area. , The variable category command, and the reserved memory number addition designation command (the first reserved memory number addition designation command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command) are deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted (step S6515). ). In addition, when the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received at the start of the variation of the effect symbol (when the hold notice effect (2) is executed in step S662C), among the storage areas of the start winning command storage area These commands in the first storage area for storing the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the second reserved memory number addition designation command are deleted, and the contents of the respective storage areas in the subsequent start winning command storage area are changed. shift.

  On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the hold notice effect (N of step S6511), the process proceeds to step S6516. Next, the effect control CPU 101 clears the determination postponement information in the storage area of the command to be processed in the start winning command storage area and sets the value of the determination postponement information to 0 (step S6516).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 returns to step S6506 and checks whether or not there is still a storage area in which the determination postponement information is “1” in the start winning command storage area. Then, the processing after step S6507 is repeatedly executed until the processing is completed for the commands stored in all the storage areas whose determination postponement information is “1”.

  In this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is limited, the determination of the hold notice effect itself is delayed until the time when the hold memory is consumed (shift of hold display) (see step S6510). It may be configured to execute processing until the presence / absence of the hold notice effect and the process of determining the mode at the time of winning, and to delay only the execution of the hold notice effect until digestion of the hold memory (hold display shift). .

  FIG. 48 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 S8001 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. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbol 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. .

  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 performs a notice effect (a notice effect other than the hold notice effect, for example, a light guide plate effect, a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, etc.) in the effect display device 9 while the effect symbol is being displayed. The notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to perform is executed (step S8003).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed in the notice effect setting process (process within the notice effect setting process). 49, the effect control CPU 101 executes a light guide plate effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the light guide plate effect (step S8003A). Terminate the process. In the process of step S8003A, the light guide plate effect determination table shown in FIG. 50 (A) or (B) is selected according to the jackpot type (variable display result), and the light guide plate according to the determination ratio shown in the figure according to the variation pattern. What is necessary is just to determine whether production is performed. The jackpot type (variable display result) and the variation pattern may be specified based on the received effect control command. In the example shown in FIG. 50, the determination ratio is set so that the ratio determined when the light guide plate effect is executed is higher in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” than in the case where the result is “out of line”. . Therefore, when the light guide plate effect is executed, the probability of a big hit is high, so that the player's expectation can be improved. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the light guide plate effect is not executed (the process ends when the variable display result is “small hit” in the process of step S8003A). The light guide plate effect may be executed even when the variable display result is “small hit”. In this case, a light guide plate effect determination table corresponding to the variable display result corresponding to “small hit” may be prepared. The determination ratio may be set so that the light guide plate effect is executed at a lower ratio than the case. In this embodiment, the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b is displayed during the super light reach effect and the light guide plate effect that superimposes the chance eye symbol and the light guide plate display as temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-continuous. A light guide plate effect that performs display (suggestion display) suggesting that a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure chest) displayed on the effect display device 9 is selected by display (predetermined pattern (circle pattern)). Done. In the example shown in FIG. 50, when performing the reach effect of super reach with “pseudo-continuous”, it is possible to determine to execute one or both of the light guide plate effects. A determination ratio of the determination table may be set. In the example shown in the figure, after determining that the light guide plate effect is to be executed in the case of executing the reach effect of the super reach with “pseudo-continuous”, it may be separately determined that one or both of the light guide plate effects are executed. .

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the light guide plate effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the light guide plate effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005). Note that, in the process of step S8004, when a reach reach effect of super reach is performed and a light guide plate effect is executed, for example, a cursor is displayed on the effect display device 9 during the effect of super reach, and the effect display device 9 A process table set to produce an effect suggesting that a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure chest) displayed on the screen is selected (selected based on the player's operation) is selected. On the other hand, when the reach effect of the super reach is performed and the light guide plate effect is executed, a predetermined display displayed on the effect display device 9 by the display of the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b during the effect of the super reach. A process table is selected that has been set to perform an effect (setting to perform a light guide plate effect) suggesting that an image (such as an image of a treasure chest) has been selected (selected based on the player's operation). Here, since selection of a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure chest) is performed by the player's operation, each process table includes process data for performing a display prompting the player to perform the operation. . In addition, when executing a light guide plate effect that superimposes the chance symbol design and the light guide plate display as a temporary stop symbol of the quasi party, the process table is set so that the chance symbol design and the light guide plate display are superimposed. Select.

  FIG. 51 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. 51 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to the production contents such as each variation pattern and whether or not the light guide plate production is executed. If it is determined to execute the light guide plate effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the light guide plate effect 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.

  Returning to FIG. 48, the CPU 101 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps as parts and the speaker 27 as a production 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.

  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. 52 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).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the execution timing of the light guide plate effect (step S8105A). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the light guide plate effect can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variation time timer. If it is the execution timing of the light guide plate effect, the process proceeds to step S8105B.

  In the process of step S8105B, the effect control CPU 101 executes the light guide plate effect according to the content of the process data set in the selected process table (step S8105B). Specifically, in step S8105B, when the execution timing of the light guide plate effect is not during the reach effect of the super reach, the position corresponding to the left symbol, the position corresponding to the right symbol, and the position corresponding to the middle symbol. A predetermined pattern is displayed on the light guide plate 505 (the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b) so as to be in the order of the symbols to be stopped. A light guide plate effect to be displayed in a superimposed manner is performed. On the other hand, when the execution timing of the light guide plate effect is a super reach reach effect, a predetermined pattern is displayed at a position corresponding to the middle symbol. Note that the corresponding position is the overlap of the center of each of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol displayed on the effect display device 9 and the center of each predetermined pattern displayed on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b. (For example, the position corresponding to the left symbol is 505a1 in FIG. 5B) is the position on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b (the region on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b).

  After performing the process of step S8105B or when it is determined in step S8105A that it is not the execution timing of the light guide plate effect (step S8105A; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach effect of super reach is being performed. Determination is made (step S8105C). Whether or not the super-reach reach effect is being performed may be determined, for example, based on whether or not a pending non-display flag to be described later is set. When it is determined that the reach of the super reach is being performed (step S8105C; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a period for performing a display prompting the player to perform an operation (operation promotion display period) (step S8105D). Whether or not it is the operation promotion display period can be determined by checking the value of the variable time timer.

  When it is determined in step S8105D that the operation promotion display period is reached (step S8105D; Y), the effect control CPU 101 displays a display prompting the player to perform an operation (for example, a display prompting the player to operate the stick controller 122, the operation button 120, etc. ) Is displayed at a predetermined position on the effect display device 9 (step S8105E). Specifically, the display is performed at the position of the effect display device 9 where the predetermined picture displayed on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b does not overlap with the display prompting the operation (position not overlapping the light guide plate effect). According to this, it is possible to effectively prompt the player to perform an operation. In addition, as long as the position does not overlap with the light guide plate effect, the size and position of the operation promotion display are arbitrary, and may be varied depending on the variable display result. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it may be displayed larger or the color may be changed than when it is “out of place”. Here, as described above, in this embodiment, in the process table, during the production of the super reach, for example, a cursor is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a predetermined image (treasure box displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed. Display of the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b during the setting for performing the effect suggesting that the image has been selected (selected based on the player's operation), or during the effect of the super reach ( An effect suggesting that a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure box) displayed on the effect display device 9 is selected (selected based on the player's operation) by a predetermined pattern (such as a circular pattern)). Settings to do are made. Here, the effect includes an operation promotion display, and an operation promotion display period is also set in advance. Specifically, the operation promotion display period is set to start immediately after the start of the reach effect of super reach, and thereafter, the light guide plate effect execution period is set to start. Therefore, the display for prompting the player to perform the operation is performed before the display by the light guide plate, and the player can be prompted to operate more effectively.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the player's operation is detected or whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S8105F). The player's operation may be determined based on whether or not a signal from the tilt direction sensor unit or the operation button 120 has been received. Whether or not a predetermined time has passed may be determined by checking the value of the variable time timer. When an operation is detected in step S8105F (step S8105; Y), the effect control CPU 101 performs a predetermined display displayed on the light guide plate effect, the cursor display, or the effect display device 9 so as to perform a display corresponding to the operation. The image (such as an image of a treasure box) is updated (step S8105G). Specifically, when the light guide plate effect is being executed and the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed, the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b are caused to emit light, and any of left, middle, and right depending on the operation. A display indicating that a predetermined image (treasure box image) displayed on the effect display device 9 is selected by displaying a predetermined pattern (circle) in a crab (turning off the circle that was originally displayed) Display). When the light guide plate effect is not executed and the operation of the stick controller 122 is performed, the cursor displayed on the effect display device 9 on either the left, the middle, or the right is moved according to the operation. The display is updated so as to select a predetermined image (treasure box image). When the operation button 120 is operated, on the other hand, when it is determined in step S8105F that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S8105F; Y), whether or not the light guide plate effect is being executed or not. Regardless of whether or not the above operation has been performed, the selected predetermined image (the image of the treasure chest) is updated (eg, updated so as to display the contents of the treasure chest) (step S8105G). Note that the operation promotion display may be deleted when the signal from the operation button 120 is received or a predetermined period has elapsed (the operation promotion display period may be terminated).

In this embodiment, for example, the operation promotion display period is set to end 0.2 seconds before the effective period in which the operation can be accepted (that is, the signal from the operation button 120 has been received, And is set to end 0.2 seconds after a lapse of a predetermined period). Usually, the player recognizes that the display period of the operation promotion display is the effective period of the operation, and tries to perform the operation before the operation promotion display disappears from the image display device 5. However, even when the player recognizes that the push button 31B has been operated immediately before the operation promotion display disappears from the image display device 5, the player has actually operated after the display period of the player has passed. There may be. In such a case, assuming that the end of the display period of the player and the end of the effective period are the same, the player will say, “Despite having operated within the effective period, There is a problem that the interest of the game declines due to the misunderstanding that it is not progressed. By ending the operation promotion display before the effective period as in the present embodiment, the possibility that the player will operate within the actual effective period increases, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  It takes about 0.1 second until a command is transmitted to the nerve of the hand after a person recognizes visual information (display contents of the effect display device 9) in the visual cortex. Therefore, even if the player recognizes that the operation is performed at the same time as viewing the contents of the operation promotion display, the delay is actually 0.1 seconds or more. This delay is one of the factors that cause misunderstanding of the player as described above. In addition, even though the display period of the operation promotion display has actually ended, there is a possibility that the player may recognize that “the operation promotion display is displayed on the effect display device 9” due to the afterimage effect. This can also be one of the factors that cause misunderstanding of the player as described above. In this embodiment, the display period of the operation promotion display is ended 0.2 seconds before the actual effective period ends. Accordingly, when the player recognizes that the operation promotion display has been operated immediately before disappearing from the effect display device 9, even if the operation promotion display has actually been operated after the operation promotion display has disappeared, within the effective period. It is being operated. By doing so, the above misunderstanding can be prevented. On the other hand, if the operation becomes effective when 0.5 second or more has elapsed since the end of the display period of the operation promotion display, the player can perform the operation even though the operation is clearly not in time. Recognize that has become effective and feel uncomfortable. Considering these factors, it is suitable to end the display period of the operation promotion display 0.1 to 0.4 seconds before the actual operation effective period ends, and in this embodiment, 0.2 seconds. It has been terminated before.

  After executing the processing of step S8105G, when it is determined in step S8105C that it is not in the reach of super reach (step S8105C; N), or when it is determined that it is not the operation promotion display period in step S8105D (step S8105D; N), or when the operation is not detected in step S8105F and the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S8105F; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the start timing of the super reach effect is reached. Confirmation is made (step S8107). Whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer. If it is not the start timing of the super reach effect, the process proceeds to step S8112. Note that the processing in steps S8105A to S8105G described above may be executed before the processing in step S8112.

  When the start timing of the super reach effect is reached (Y in step S8107), the effect control CPU 101 displays the current first hold display display state and the second hold storage display unit in the first hold storage display unit 18c. The display state of the current second hold display in 18d is stored (step S8108). In this embodiment, the production control CPU 101 stores the display states of the first hold display and the second hold display in a hold display state storage area provided in the RAM. Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a hold non-display flag indicating that the non-display control for making the hold display non-display is being executed (step S8109). Then, the production control CPU 101 erases all of the first hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d, and starts the non-display control with the hold display in the non-display state. (Step S8110).

  After performing the process of step S8110, or when it is determined in the process of step S8107 that it is not the start timing of the super reach effect (step S8107; N), the effect control CPU 101 becomes the end timing of the super reach effect. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S8112). Note that whether or not it is the end timing of the super reach effect can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variable time timer. If it is not the end timing of the super reach effect, the process proceeds to step S8115.

  When it is time to end the super reach effect (step S8112; Y), the effect control CPU 101 resets the pending non-display flag (step S8113). Then, the CPU 101 for effect control executes a hold display return process for returning the first hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d to the display state, and hides them. Control is terminated (step S8114).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8115), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8116).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the hold display return processing (step S8114). In the hold display return process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not there is a storage area in which the undetermined information is “1” in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 42 (step S7000). . If there is no undetermined information of “1” (that is, if no new start winning has occurred during the non-display control), the effect control CPU 101 stores the hold stored in step S8108 as it is. The first hold display on the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold display on the second hold storage display unit 18d are returned to the display state (step S7011).

  If there is one for which the undetermined information is “1” (that is, when a new start prize has been generated during the non-display control), the production control CPU 101 causes a new start prize to be generated. It is checked whether or not the processing has been completed for all received commands at the time of start winning (step S7001). If the processing is finished for all the commands at the time of starting winning a prize, the processing is finished.

  If there is an unprocessed command at the time of start winning, the effect control CPU 101 sets the command stored in the storage area for which the undetermined information is “1” as a processing target, and also sets a pending notice setting restriction flag. It is confirmed whether or not is set (step S7002). If the hold notice setting restriction flag is set, the process proceeds to step S7006.

  If the hold notice setting limit flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 confirms the contents of the current command to be processed at the start winning prize, and determines whether all the commands at the start winning prize have been received in order. Confirmation is made (step S7003). In step S7003, the effect control CPU 101 can determine whether or not all the commands at the start winning prize have been received in order by executing the same process as step S6003 of the hold notice effect process (1). .

  When it is determined that the received start winning command is not in order or part of the command is missing, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S7005. When it is determined that all the commands at the time of starting winning are received in order, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the contents of the current design target symbol designating command and the variation category command match. (Step S7004). In step S7004, the effect control CPU 101 executes processing similar to that in step S6004 of the hold notice effect processing (1), so that the contents of the symbol designation command to be processed and the variable category command match. It can be determined whether or not. When determining that the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command match, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S7006.

  When it is determined that the commands at the start winning prize are not received in order (N in step S7003), or when it is determined that the contents of the current design target symbol designation command and the variable category command do not match ( In step S7004 N), the effect control CPU 101 sets a hold notice setting restriction flag (step S7005).

  In step S7006, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is the first pending storage count addition designation command (step S7006). If the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is the first pending storage count addition designation command, the presentation control CPU 101 performs the first pending display in a normal manner based on the pending display display state stored in step S8108. Is increased by one, the first hold display on the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold display on the second hold storage display unit 18d are restored (step S7007).

  When the pending storage count addition designation command to be processed is not the first pending storage count addition designation command (that is, the second pending storage count addition designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stores the suspension stored in step S8108. Based on the display state of the display, the second hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold display in the second hold storage display unit 18d in a state where the second hold display is increased by one in a normal manner. Is restored (step S7008).

  However, when the processes of steps S7007 and S7008 are executed, if there are a plurality of storage areas where the undetermined information is “1” in the start winning command storage area, the undetermined information becomes “1”. The first hold display on the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold display on the second hold storage display unit 18d at the timing of executing steps S7007 and S7008 for the storage area command to be processed last among the stored storage areas To return. For example, if two new start winnings have occurred during the non-display control, when performing the processing of steps S7007 and S7008 for the first undecided command, the hold display stored in step S8108 Only when the stored content is updated to a state in which the display state is increased by one to the hold display, the hold display is further increased by one when performing the processing of steps S7007 and S7008 for the second undecided command. In the first hold display in the first hold storage display unit 18c and in the second hold storage display unit 18d (that is, in the state where the hold display is increased by two from the display state of the hold display stored in step S8108). The second hold display is restored.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 clears the undetermined information in the current processing target command storage area in the start winning command storage area, and sets the value of the undetermined information to 0 (step S7009). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the determination postponement information in the storage area of the current processing target command in the start winning command storage area to 1 (step S7010). In this case, based on the determination postponement information being set in step S7010, the deferred storage is deferred in the deferral notice effect processing (2) at the timing of degrading the deferred memory (shifting the deferred display). In some cases, the hold notice effect is determined, and the hold notice effect is retroactively started.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 returns to step S7001 and confirms whether or not there is still a storage area where the undetermined information is “1” in the start winning command storage area. Then, the processing after step S7002 is repeatedly executed until the processing is completed for the commands stored in all the storage areas in which the undetermined information is “1”.

  54 to 56 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of execution modes when the light guide plate effect is not executed. FIG. 54 shows the rendering operation when it is determined not to execute the light guide plate effect when the “pseudo-ream” variable display is performed and the super reach reach effect is not performed in the process of step S8003A of FIG. An example is shown. First, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), the variable display of the left / middle / right effect symbols is started, and as shown in FIGS. 54 (b), (c) and (d), the left, right, middle The variable display is stopped in this order, and the chance symbol is displayed as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-series (3, 6, 9). As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 54, since the light guide plate effect is not executed, the light guide plate 505 is not displayed. On the other hand, FIG. 55 shows an effect in the case where it is determined that the light guide plate effect is executed when the “pseudo-ream” variable display is performed and the super reach reach effect is not performed in the process of step S8003A of FIG. An operation example is shown. In this case, similarly to FIG. 54, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), variable display of the left, middle and right effect symbols is started, and as shown in FIGS. 55 (b), (c) and (d). A predetermined pattern is displayed on the light guide plate 505 (specifically, the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b) as the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle. In other words, a chance symbol is displayed as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-series (3, 6, 9), and a predetermined pattern is also superimposed on the light guide plate 505.

  FIG. 56 shows an example of the effect operation when it is determined that the light guide plate effect is executed when the reach effect of the super reach is performed. When the reach effect of super reach is executed, an operation promotion display is performed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), the rear light guide plate 505b is lit and displayed together with the operation promotion display, and a predetermined pattern (circle pattern) is displayed at the position of 505b1 shown in FIG. 5 (b) (center). Display a circle). Then, when an operation by the player (an operation showing the right by tilting the stick controller 122 to the right) is detected, the process in step S8105G in FIG. 52 is performed according to the player's operation as shown in FIG. 56 (c). Then, a predetermined pattern (circle pattern) is displayed at the position of 505a2 shown in FIG. 5B, and a display indicating that the predetermined image displayed on the effect display device 9 has been selected is displayed (right Display a circle and select the treasure chest on the right). When an operation by the player (operation of pressing the operation button 120) is detected, a predetermined image displayed on the effect display device 9 is updated as shown in FIG. 56 (d) by the processing in step S8105G in FIG. Display (such as displaying the contents of the selected treasure chest). When the light guide plate effect is not executed, the cursor is displayed not on the light guide plate 505 but on the effect display device 9 as described above. Further, in this embodiment, there is a reach effect in the form of super reach A and super reach B, but the type of treasure chest displayed may differ depending on the type of reach effect, or an image different from the treasure chest May be displayed. Further, the color (light emission color) of a circle displayed on the light guide plate 505 may be changed according to the type of reach production (super reach A is a red circle, super reach B is a blue circle, etc.). . According to this, while being able to collect the player's attention with respect to the execution mode of the light guide plate effect, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved. In this case, the display LEDs 62a and 62b may be composed of two types of LEDs, red and blue, and the LED that emits light may be selected according to the type of reach effect. In addition to the operation of tilting the stick controller 122, a rotation operation of a dial provided on the operation button 120 may be detected.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides a light guide plate effect that superimposes a chance eye symbol and a light guide plate display as a temporary stop symbol of a quasi-ream, and an effect display device during the reach of super reach. A light guide plate effect is selected in which a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure box) displayed in 9 is selected by a display (predetermined pattern (circle pattern)) on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b. In other words, whether the effect design is displayed on the effect display device 9 or a predetermined image is displayed, a plurality of effects can be obtained by displaying the same pattern (predetermined pattern (circle pattern)) on the light guide plate 505. Can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the production effect by enhancing the production effect. In addition, by making the color of the circle pattern (light emission color) displayed on the light guide plate 505 different according to the type of reach effect, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the execution mode of the light guide effect, The production effect can be further enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the light guide plate effect is executed at a higher rate than when “variable” is obtained. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the light guide plate effect is executed. The effect design and the predetermined image (treasure box image) are displayed in the left, middle, and right display areas (a plurality of areas) of the effect display device 9, and the predetermined design (circle pattern) is the light guide plate. 505 is displayed at left, middle, and right positions (a plurality of positions) (in the center of each of the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, and on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b. The center of each of the predetermined pictures to be displayed is superimposed and displayed). Therefore, the production effect can be further enhanced, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure box) displayed on the effect display device 9 is selected by a display (predetermined pattern (circle pattern)) on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b during the reach of Super Reach. When the light guide plate effect is executed, unlike the light guide plate effect in which the chance eye symbol and the light guide plate display are superimposed and displayed as a temporary stop symbol of the quasi party, it is not an effect that makes the chance eye conspicuous. Since it becomes the production | presentation which performs the display (suggestion display) which suggests that this image was selected, a production effect can be improved more and a game entertainment charm can be improved. In addition, an operation promotion display is performed at a position of the effect display device 9 that does not overlap with a predetermined pattern displayed on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b (a position that does not overlap with the light guide plate effect). Therefore, it is possible to effectively prompt the player to perform an operation. In addition, the operation promotion display period in the gaming machine of the present invention is set to start immediately after the start of the super-reach reach effect, and then to start the light guide plate effect execution period. That is, the operation promotion display is performed immediately after the start of the reach effect of super reach, and then the light guide plate effect is performed. According to this, it is possible to prompt the player to operate more effectively. If the operation promotion display is not executed after the light guide plate effect, the operation promotion display and the light guide plate effect may be executed simultaneously.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Further, at least some of the following modifications may be combined.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure box) displayed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the player's operation is displayed on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b (a predetermined pattern (circle pattern). The example of selecting by ()) is shown, but this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 57, in addition to the display on the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b, the effect display device 9 also displays to select a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure chest) displayed on the effect display device 9. (Selection display) may be performed. Specifically, in the process of step S8105G in FIG. 52, it is clearly shown that a predetermined image has been selected by displaying a bracketed image on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the player's operation. Display (selection display) may be performed (FIGS. 57B and 57C). According to this, the selected predetermined image (treasure box image) can be shown to the player more clearly. Note that the selection display displayed on the effect display device 9 is not limited to the image of the brackets, but may be a square frame image as long as it does not overlap the display of the light guide plate.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the display device 500 includes the light guide plate 505 including the front light guide plate 505a and the rear light guide plate 505b that transmit light is shown. It is. For example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the light guide plate 505. The transmissive liquid crystal display device only needs to be configured using, for example, a transmissive LCD panel, and has a TN (Twisted Nematic) type liquid crystal display including two polarizing filters arranged with a polarization angle shifted by 90 degrees. Any device may be used. In this case, since the light source for the liquid crystal display device 9 is commonly used as the light source of the transmissive liquid crystal display device, the polarization direction of the liquid crystal display device 9 by the polarization filter and the polarization direction of the transmissive liquid crystal display device by the polarization filter are the same direction. Otherwise, the display of the transmissive liquid crystal display device becomes dark and it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the display. Therefore, each liquid crystal display device should just be arrange | positioned so that the polarization direction by the polarization filter of the liquid crystal display device 9 and the polarization direction by the polarization filter of the said transmissive liquid crystal display device may become the same direction. In general, the higher the resolution, the lower the transmittance. Therefore, when the resolution of the transmissive liquid crystal display device is high, when the transmissive liquid crystal display device is in the overlapping position, the display of the transmissive liquid crystal display device becomes dark, and the game It becomes difficult for a person to visually recognize. Therefore, it is desirable that the resolution of the transmissive liquid crystal display device is set lower than the resolution of the liquid crystal display device 9, for example. Thereby, it can prevent that the display of a transmissive liquid crystal display device becomes dark and it becomes difficult for a player to visually recognize. In addition, when the transmissive liquid crystal display device is positioned so as to overlap with the liquid crystal display device 9, moire fringes are generated and the image quality may be deteriorated. However, the resolution of the transmissive liquid crystal display device and the resolution of the liquid crystal display device 9 are reduced. By making it different, it can be prevented. Note that the deterioration of the image quality may be prevented by changing the pitch of the polarizing filter of the transmissive liquid crystal display device. Note that the transmissive liquid crystal display device is not necessarily transparent as long as it has translucency, and may be colored, for example.

  Various images can be displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal display device. However, when the transmissive liquid crystal display device is used in place of the light guide plate 505, the effect display device 9 also displays an effect symbol. Even when the image is displayed, a plurality of effects can be executed by displaying the same pattern on the transmissive liquid crystal display device. Therefore, the production effect can be improved by enhancing the production effect.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the light guide plate effect that superimposes the chance eye symbol and the light guide plate display as the temporary stop symbols of the pseudo-continuous, and the display of the front light guide plate 505a or the rear light guide plate 505b during the super reach reach effect ( Although an example in which a light guide plate effect indicating that a predetermined image (such as an image of a treasure box) displayed on the effect display device 9 is selected by a predetermined pattern (circle pattern)) is shown, In addition, even in the case of normal reach, for example, a light guide plate effect that superimposes the effect symbol and the display of the light guide plate may be executed. In the case of normal reach, the light guide plate effect may be executed at a higher rate when the variable display result is “big hit” than when it is “out of place”. According to this, the range of production is widened, and the game entertainment can be improved. Moreover, a light guide plate effect may be performed as an example of the effect in the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. For example, a character indicating a big hit is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right areas of the effect display device 9, and the left, middle, and right positions of the light guide plate 505 are the left of the effect display device 9. The light guide plate may be displayed at a position corresponding to each character, middle, right. In this case, when the big hit gaming state is started, an image instructing right-handed is displayed on the effect display device 9, but when the light guide plate effect is executed, for example, the light guide plate effect is not executed. An image instructing the right handing may be displayed at a position that does not overlap the light guide plate effect, such as displaying a message “Please make a right hand!” Smaller than the case. Specifically, it is determined in step S8003A in FIG. 49 whether or not a light guide plate effect is to be executed when displaying a character indicating a big hit in the jackpot display process, and the light guide plate effect is executed. In such a case, an image for instructing right-handing may be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the light guide plate effect. According to this, the displayed information can be appropriately viewed by the player, and the visibility can be prevented from being deteriorated.

(Modification 4)
Further, in addition to the operation promotion display described above, a meter indicating an operation valid period for accepting an operation by the player may be displayed. In this case, the meter only needs to be set to end 0.2 seconds before the operation effective period. According to this, it is possible to prompt the player to operate more effectively. Note that the meter display may be displayed at the position of the effect display device 9 that does not overlap with the light guide plate effect.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control in the change display may be performed based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode to be executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Effect display device 9a 1st reserved memory display part 9b 2nd reserved memory display part 9c, 9d 4th symbol display area 9F Predetermined effect execution area 13 First start winning opening 14 Second starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

One effect display means for performing display as the game progresses,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A transmissive display means provided on the front face of the effect display means and having translucency capable of transmitting light;
Display control means for controlling the display in the effect display means and the transmission display means,
The display control means includes
Control for displaying a symbol image that is variably displayed or a special image that suggests an advantageous state advantageous to the player at a predetermined position in the one effect display means, and the position of the predetermined position in the one effect display means Control to display a specific image at the position of the transmissive display means corresponding to the front surface,
When displaying the symbol image can execute a control to display the specific image irrespective operation of the operation means to the transmissive display section, when you display the special image, the operation by the operation means Can be executed to display the specific image on the transparent display means based on
There are multiple types of special images, and different types of special images can be displayed depending on the type of reach production.
An operation promoting image that prompts an operation by the operation means can be displayed on the one effect display means so as not to be superimposed on the specific image.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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