JP6487146B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Some conventional pachinko gaming machines start displaying a flowchart on a liquid crystal display device based on the start of symbol variation. As such a pachinko machine, the current position mark moves from the start point to the reach effect mark indicating a plurality of reach effects (predetermined effects) on the flowchart due to the change of design and the transition of other effects on the liquid crystal display device. A stage effect (suggestion effect) is executed, and when the current position mark reaches one of the reach effect marks, the reach effect corresponding to the reach effect mark reached by the current position mark is executed. Yes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-93653 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the execution timing of each reach effect (predetermined effect) is not performed at a different timing, the current position mark moves from the start point toward the reach effect mark on the flowchart. There is a problem that even if an effect (suggested effect) is executed, the player cannot be given any expectation for the execution timing of the reach effect before the reach effect is executed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of giving a sense of expectation to a timing at which a predetermined effect is executed before the predetermined effect is executed. For the purpose.

請 Motomeko 1 of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display,
A determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S61 to S65 of the special symbol normal process) for determining whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
A predetermined effect execution means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the process of effect symbol variation) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect or pseudo-continuous effect) at different timings after the start of variable display;
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, the portion for which the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect processing) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, stop time effect) suggesting the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect execution means. When,
With
The predetermined effect executing means is configured to execute the predetermined effect at a first timing (for example, 6 seconds after the start of variation) and a second timing different from the first timing (for example, 15 seconds from the start of variation). The predetermined effect is executed so that the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is different from the time when it is executed at a later time (for example, the effect control CPU 101 may execute a normal reach variation pattern). For example, the reach effect is executed when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change, and if the change pattern being executed is a super reach change pattern, the reach effect is executed when 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change).
The suggested demonstration execution means includes a suggested directing suggests that the predetermined demonstration is executed in the first timing, perform the suggested effect suggests that the predetermined demonstration is executed in the second timing ( For example, if the fluctuation pattern being executed is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in S430, the effect control CPU 101 executes a 6-second timer display in S433, and the fluctuation pattern being executed is a super reach fluctuation pattern. In this case, a 15-second timer display is executed in S433) , a non-change suggestion effect in which the effect mode does not change in the middle of the suggestion effect (for example, a stop time effect when the add-on effect is not executed), and an effect in the middle of the suggestion effect It is possible to execute a change suggesting effect (for example, a stop time effect at the time of adding an effect) that changes in form (for example, effect control) CPU 101 for executing 443 and S446 after executing S432, and for executing only S443 after executing S433)
The ratio controlled to the specific gaming state differs between when the non-change suggestion effect is executed and when the change suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the add-on effect is executed, the add-on effect is not The fluctuation display result is a big hit at a higher rate than the execution)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the proportion controlled to the specific gaming state can be varied according to the timing at which the predetermined performance is executed, the player can be noticed at the timing at which the predetermined performance is executed, By executing the suggestion effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing or the second timing before the predetermined effect is executed. Can be improved.
Further, according to this feature, since the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is different between when the non-change suggestion effect is executed and when the change suggestion effect is executed, It is possible to make the player pay attention to which one is executed, and to give the player a sense of expectation that it will be controlled to a specific gaming state depending on whether the non-change suggestion effect is executed or the change suggestion effect is executed Since it can be given, the interest of the game can be improved.

請 Motomeko 2 of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display,
A determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S61 to S65 of the special symbol normal process) for determining whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
Predetermined effects (for example, group effects in the modified example) at a first timing after the start of variable display (for example, before reaching the reach state) or at a second timing different from the first timing (for example, during the reach effect after the reach state). ) Capable of executing predetermined effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect processing in the modification),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 for the notice control in the modification example) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the stop time effect in the modification example) suggesting the timing at which the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect execution means. Processing part), and
With
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing, and suggesting effect that the predetermined effect is executed at the second timing. in the case of execution, the running suggested effect as the proportion to be controlled are different from the specific gaming state (e.g., effect control CPU101 is in a variant, when the execution of the group effect a is determined The timer display time is determined as the timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed at a higher rate than the timing in the reach effect after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed, and the stop time effect is executed. When execution of the effect B is decided, the time after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed at a rate higher than the timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed is set as the timer display time. Determine the timing during rendering executing an effect downtime), and the non-change suggested production which effect is produced does not change in the middle of the suggested effect (e.g., effect plus effect non runtime downtime), in the middle of the suggestion effect It is possible to execute a change suggestion effect (for example, a stop time effect at the time of adding an effect) that the effect mode changes (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 101 executes 443 and S446 after executing S432, and S433 The part that executes only S443 after execution)
The ratio controlled to the specific gaming state differs between when the non-change suggestion effect is executed and when the change suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the add-on effect is executed, the add-on effect is not The fluctuation display result is a big hit at a higher rate than the execution)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state can be varied depending on which of the suggestion effect suggesting the first timing and the suggestion effect suggesting the second timing is executed. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether the suggested effect is an suggested effect that suggests the first timing or an suggested effect that suggests the second timing, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, according to this feature, since the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is different between when the non-change suggestion effect is executed and when the change suggestion effect is executed, It is possible to make the player pay attention to which one is executed, and to give the player a sense of expectation that it will be controlled to a specific gaming state depending on whether the non-change suggestion effect is executed or the change suggestion effect is executed Since it can be given, the interest of the game can be improved.
Gaming machine 請 Motomeko 3 is a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling the execution of the effect based on a command transmitted from the game control means;
The counter updated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) is updated based on the fact that the count reaches a predetermined number (for example, 25 count), and the time related to the progress of the game (for example, fluctuation time, error time, A timer for measuring the operation time of the blades 91),
With
The game control means includes
Command transmission means (for example, the CPU 56 performs S60) for transmitting a variation display related command (for example, a variation pattern command) and a predetermined command (for example, a background designation command, a display result designation command) relating to the variation display of the identification information (for example, production symbol). , S102, S107 to S109)
State control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S167 and S168) for controlling to an advantageous gaming state (for example, a probable variation state) advantageous to the player until the number of times of variable display reaches a predetermined number (for example, 50 times). Including
The production control means includes
Fluctuation display execution means (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 101 executes S801 to S803) that executes variation display based on the variation display related command;
In the advantageous gaming state, update means (for example, the production control CPU 101) updates the remaining number of times (for example, the remaining probability variation number K) until the number of times of variable display reaches the predetermined number of times based on the variation display related command. Part for executing S3001),
Notification means (for example, the portion where the production control CPU 101 executes S3001 and S3002) for notifying the update result by the update means,
The variation display execution means includes:
If the variable display related command is normally received while being controlled in the normal gaming state, the variable display is executed even if the predetermined command is not normally received (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control) In the case of N in S2601, the part that executes S8001 to S8012 regardless of whether the display result designation command and the background designation command are received)
If the variable display-related command is normally received while being controlled in the advantageous gaming state, the variable display is executed on the condition that the predetermined command has been normally received (for example, Y in S2606). In the case where the production control CPU 101 executes S8001 to S8012),
The update means updates the remaining number of times even when the predetermined command is not normally received when the variable display related command is normally received when the advantageous game state is controlled (for example, When the result is Y in S2601, the effect control CPU 101 executes S3001 regardless of whether the display result designation command and the background designation command are received)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even when the variation display of the identification information is not executed, there is a mismatch between the remaining number of times until the number of times the variation display of the identification information reaches a predetermined number and the remaining number of times notified by the notification unit. This can be suppressed.

Gaming machine Hand stage 1 is a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3
The predetermined effect execution means performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol effect symbol) as the predetermined effect, and derives and displays the identification information. The variable display effect can be executed,
The suggestion effect execution means executes an suggestion effect (for example, a stop time effect) that suggests a timing at which the identification information is derived and displayed in the variable display effect.
According to this feature, the timing at which the identification information is derived and displayed to the player can be suggested by the suggestion effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Gaming machine hand stage 2, a gaming machine according to the means 1,
The predetermined effect executing means changes the identification information in each of a plurality of variable display areas (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9). And performing a reach effect for deriving and displaying the same identification information in a plurality of the variable display areas when the variable display is performed in at least one of the variable display areas.
The suggestion effect executing means executes the suggestion effect suggesting that the identification information is derived and displayed at the same timing in the plurality of variable display areas where the same identification information is derived and displayed. When the reach effect is executed, it is executed at a higher rate than when the reach effect is not executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 101 suggests that the reach state is reached by the stop time effect, the symbol display is performed in S432 or S433. When the timer display for the same time is executed in the lower part of the areas 9L and 9R and the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is suggested by the stop time effect, the timer display of the different time is displayed in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R in S432 or S433. Run)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by suggesting that the identification information is derived and displayed at the same timing, it is possible to suggest that the player is likely to perform a reach effect. Can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
The predetermined effect executing means changes the identification information in each of a plurality of variable display areas (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9). It is possible to execute the variable display effect that performs display individually,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the timing at which the identification information is stopped in each of the variable display areas in a suggestion effect of a different mode (for example, the effect control CPU 101 can display the symbol display area 9L, In the lower part of 9R, there are a case where a timer display of 6 seconds is started and a case where a timer display of 15 seconds is started)
The ratio controlled to the specific gaming state differs depending on the mode of the suggestion effect (for example, when the variation pattern being executed is a super-reach variation pattern in which the variation display result is likely to be a big hit, a 15 second timer display is executed. If the fluctuation pattern being executed is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation display result is less likely to be a big hit than the super reach fluctuation pattern, a timer display of 6 seconds is executed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the proportion controlled to the specific gaming state differs depending on the mode of the suggestion effect, the player can be focused on the mode of the suggestion effect, and is controlled to the specific game state by the mode of the suggestion effect. Since it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for this, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during fluctuation non-execution. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for stop time effect determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for addition effect determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table for group production determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot display process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end effect process in an effect control process process. It is a timing chart in the case where the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed. It is a timing chart at the time of power supply restoration. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a figure which shows the display mode of stop time effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an addition effect.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

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

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

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display (also referred to as 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. In the effect symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80 . When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the change 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 change 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, the fluctuation display including the reach effect is referred to as reach fluctuation display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

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

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol in which the 4th symbol's variation display for the 1st special symbol is performed in synchronization with the 1st special symbol's variation display described later, and the 2nd special symbol. There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the symbol variation display.

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

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

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

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, it is displayed in the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the deviation). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot. Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in a display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the disparity). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot. Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

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

  Moreover, although the present Example shows the case where separate 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol, respectively, the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol are shown. And a common fourth symbol display area may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying the numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that displays the second special symbol as identification information in a variable manner. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, 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 the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display device 8a and the 2nd special symbol display device 8b may each be comprised so that the numerical value (or 2-digit symbol) of 00-99 may be variably displayed, 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.

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

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, the number of reserved memory 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 the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variable time) elapses. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

  A waveform stage 90 is provided below the effect display device 9 and above the winning device having the first start winning opening 13. A part of the game balls B that have been driven into the game area rides on the stage 90, and the game balls B travel back and forth on the stage 90, and a hole 90 a formed in the center of the stage 90. It falls in, or falls without entering the hole 90a. The game ball B that has fallen into the hole 90a easily passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13 formed in the winning device provided directly below the hole 90a.

  A blade 91 that is a movable object is provided at the left end of the stage 90. This blade 91 is driven by the solenoid 22 shown in FIG. 2, and is in a closed state (solid line 91) in a vertical position when the solenoid 22 is in an off state, and is moved downward when the solenoid 22 is in an on state. It changes to the open state (dotted line 91 ′) of the tilting position tilted about 45 ° counterclockwise as the center. When in the open state, the game ball driven into the game area is easily guided to the stage 90 by being guided by the blades 91 at the tilting position. The blades 91 are changed by the control of the game control microcomputer 560, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 43. As shown in FIG. 43C, the blades 91 are opened after 10 minutes from the closed state. As shown in (d), the closed state is reached after 5 seconds from the opened state.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the second starting winning opening 14 is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting opening are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

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

  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. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  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 indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and is specified when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Controlled to gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in this embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state. There is a big hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that can be changed to the closed state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed version that is in the closed state is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening that becomes the winning area is in the open state. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit and displayed when a game ball is won.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, there is a case where the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is shifted to a high base state where the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

  At the lower part 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, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

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

In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit is reached, the game state is shifted to a high probability state and the game ball is easily started and won (ie, the special symbol indicators 8a , 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display on the display device 9 is easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

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

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time-short state where the fluctuation time (variation 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).

  Also, the transition time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened by shifting to the short time state (special symbol short time state) where the variation time (variation display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency at which the production symbol changes is increased (in other words, the reserved memory is quickly digested), and the situation in which an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and 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 that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

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

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

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

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming a big winning opening, and a solenoid 22 for opening / closing the blade 91 are in accordance with instructions from the game control microcomputer 560. An output circuit 59 for driving is also mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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.

  In addition to the above, the ROM 54 provided in the game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. 2 stores a predetermined number at which the counter count updated every predetermined time (in this example, 4 ms of the interrupt interval) expires. ing. Since this counter is composed of 1 byte in this example, it can be counted in the range of 0 to 255 (00 (H) to FF (H)), and a predetermined number can be set in this range. By changing the setting of the predetermined number, various times can be measured. In this example, the predetermined number is set to 25, and thus the counter expires in a predetermined time 4 ms × the predetermined number 25 = 100 ms. This is because, as shown in FIG. 7 described later, the variation time of the special symbol is set in units of 100 ms. The ROM 54 also stores initial values (see FIG. 43) for each of a plurality of types of timers. These counters and timers are provided in the game control timer setting unit of the RAM 55.

  The game control timer setting unit of the RAM 55 is provided with various timers and the counter used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This timer is based on the fact that the count number of the counter updated every predetermined time (in this example, 4 ms of the interrupt interval) has reached a predetermined number (25 counts in this example) (that is, 100 ms have passed). It is updated and is for measuring the time related to the progress of the game (for example, fluctuation time, error time, operating time of the blade 91, etc.). Since this timer is composed of 2 bytes in this example, it can be counted in the range of 0 to 65535 (0000 (H) to FFFF (H)), and the maximum is 65535 counts × expiration time of the counter 100 ms = 109 minutes. Can count 13 seconds 50. Therefore, it is possible to measure the fluctuation time of 300 seconds = 5 minutes of the fluctuation pattern of the super PC 3-1 and the fluctuation pattern of the super PC 3-2 (that is, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach C is executed) shown in FIG.

  Here, if the time is measured only with the 2-byte timer without providing the counter, since only 65535 counts × interrupt interval 4 ms = 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 can be measured at the longest, the variation pattern in which the super reach C is executed is shown. I can not cope. On the other hand, if the timer is set to 3 bytes in order to increase the time that can be measured, it can be counted in the range of 0-16777215 (000000 (H) to FFFFFF (H)), and the longest time is 16777215 counts × interrupt interval 4 ms = 18. Although the time exceeding 38 minutes can be measured, since the data for 3 bytes is required for the number of fluctuation patterns, the amount of data increases.

  Therefore, in this example, the data of the fluctuation pattern is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using a counter for 1 byte separately. Therefore, the time that can be measured as compared with the case of using only the timer The amount of fluctuation pattern data is not increased. The updating process of these counters and timers will be described later with reference to FIG.

  An information output circuit 64 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 management computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes.

  In the present 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. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. And the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

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

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special prize opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. 4 and 5 show main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is a flowchart which shows. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing after 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 (S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (S3). In S2, an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode that indicates the included address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (S5). By the processing of S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in S7, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is merely an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. 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 may be 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, the initialization process (the process of S10 to S14) that is executed when the power is turned on but not when the power supply is stopped is executed. To do.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S44). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S45). If it is not set (that is, in the normal state), the process proceeds to S15. If it is set (that is, if it is in the probability variation state), a remaining number designation command indicating the remaining number of times in the probability variation state is transmitted (S46), and the process proceeds to S15. The remaining number of times of the probability variation state is the value of the probability variation number counter in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, when a big hit occurs in a normal state, the probability variation flag is set and 50 is set in the probability variation counter, and the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 each time a change occurs thereafter. The probability variation flag is reset when the value of the number counter becomes zero. Thereby, it is set as the structure which transfers to the probability change state of 50 times after big hit occurrence.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Is executed (S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( S16). 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 timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (S17), executes the initial value random number update process (S18a) and the display random number update process (S18b), and interrupts again. The permission state is set (S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as the display random number, a variation pattern determining random number for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated is used. It is done. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same processing is also executed in S26 and S27 of the interrupt processing), so as to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, the count value Continuity may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of S18a and S18b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, during a period when interrupts are permitted during the execution of the loop process of S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 Executes timer interrupt processing that is activated when an interrupt occurs. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) that detects whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) (S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 through the input driver circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the special winning opening and performing an abnormal winning notification (S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for determination per normal symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S28). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, the normal symbol process is performed (S29). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: S30). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variation display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes predetermined main-side error processing (S30A). In the main-side error process, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 detects a predetermined error (magnet, radio wave, vibration), an error notification is performed and the timer update process shown in FIG. 43 (b) is started. In this timer update process, the error notification is canceled when a predetermined error time (in this example, 5 minutes) elapses. Specifically, the counter initial value is set to 0, and the timer initial value is set to 3000 (that is, 5 minutes = 300 seconds divided by the expiration time of the counter of 100 ms). (S1011), it is determined whether or not the count number of the counter has reached the predetermined value 25 (S1012). If it has not reached (NO), the process is terminated, and if it has reached (YES), the counter is set. The initial value is returned (S1013), the timer is decremented by -1 (S1014), and it is determined whether or not the timer is 0 (S1015). If the timer is not 0 (NO), the process is terminated. If 0 (YES), the error notification is canceled (S1016), and the process is terminated. According to this, since the error time data is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using a counter for 1 byte separately, the time that can be measured as compared with the case where only the timer is used. Can be made longer, and the data amount of the error time can be prevented from increasing.

  Here, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected with a magnet sensor, a radio wave sensor, and a vibration sensor (not shown), respectively, and a detection signal output when abnormal magnetism is detected by the magnet sensor, and an abnormality is detected by the radio wave sensor. A detection signal output when a radio wave is detected and a detection signal output when abnormal vibration is detected by a vibration sensor are input to predetermined terminals, respectively. For example, based on the input of these detection signals, the CPU 56 sets an initial value (for example, 3000) corresponding to a predetermined error time (for example, 300 seconds) in the timer and the effect control micro as described above. By transmitting an error start command to the computer 100 (starting error notification), the production control microcomputer 100 receiving the command outputs a predetermined warning sound from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70, Inform the surroundings of the occurrence of the error. The CPU 56 updates the counter every time the 4 ms timer interrupt process is executed (the timer is also updated when the counter reaches a predetermined value), and when the timer times out (when the timer reaches 0), the effect control microcomputer An error end command is transmitted to 100 (end of error notification), and the production control microcomputer 100 that has received the command stops outputting a predetermined warning sound.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may perform error notification by performing a predetermined display on a display connected to the game control microcomputer 560. For example, the first special symbol hold storage display You may make it alert | report the generation | occurrence | production of an error by performing control which blinks all the indicator 18a and the 2nd special symbol storage memory display 18b.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (S31). Further, in the information output process, the CPU 56 may output an error signal when an error time set in the timer remains (when the timer has not timed out). According to this, management of an external device to which an error signal is input (for example, a gaming device such as a card unit or a call lamp device provided corresponding to each gaming machine, or a hall management computer that counts gaming information) It is also possible to notify the occurrence of an error in the device.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S32). 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.

  Further, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (S34: Output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (S35).

  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 ( S36). 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 ( S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in the output buffer for setting the status display control data (S38). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may make it do.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a predetermined blade opening / closing control process (S38A). In the blade opening / closing control process, as described above, the blade 91 is controlled to be in the open state after 10 minutes from the closed state and to be in the closed state after 5 seconds from the open state. Specifically, when the first 4 ms timer interrupt process is executed, the timer update process shown in FIG. 43 (c) performs the counter initial value 0, the timer initial value 6000 (that is, the release interval 10 minutes = 600 seconds). The value is calculated by dividing the counter by the expiration time of 100 ms). First, the counter is incremented by 1 (S1021), and whether or not the count value of the counter has reached the predetermined value of 25 is determined. If it has not been reached (NO), the processing is terminated. If it has been reached (YES), the counter is reset to the initial value (S1023), the timer is decremented by 1 (S1024), and the timer is 0. It is determined whether or not there is (S1025). If the timer is not 0 (NO), the process is terminated. If the timer is 0 (YES), control is performed to open the blade 91 (S1026). 50 is set (i.e. 5 seconds open time, divided by the expiration time 100ms counter) (S1027), the process ends. According to this, since the data of the release interval is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using a counter for 1 byte separately, the time that can be measured as compared with the case of using only the timer Can be made long, and the data amount of the open interval can be prevented from increasing.

  When the timer initial value 50 is set in S1027, the timer update process shown in FIG. 43 (d) starts, and the counter is first incremented by 1 (S1031), and the count number of the counter reaches 25 which is the predetermined value. (S1032), if not reached (NO), the process is terminated, and if reached (YES), the counter is reset to the initial value (S1033), the timer is decremented by 1 (S1034), It is determined whether or not the timer is 0 (S1035). If the timer is not 0 (NO), the process is terminated. If the timer is 0 (YES), the blade 91 is closed (S1036). Then, the above-mentioned 6000 is set to the timer initial value (S1037), and the process is terminated. When the timer initial value 6000 is set in S1037, the timer update process shown in FIG. 43 (c) is started, and thereafter the timer update process shown in FIGS. 43 (c) and (d) is repeated. This timer measures the operation time (opening interval and opening time) for operating the movable object (blade 91) provided in the game area.

  Thereafter, when completing the blade opening / closing control process of S38A, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt permitted state (S39) and ends the process.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of S21 to S39 (excluding S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big hit 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 change 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.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Also, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are shown as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PC3-1 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is not “reach” and has a pseudo-continuous effect. When the normal PB2-1 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed once. The variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is not “reach” is a variation pattern for shortening variation, and the variation time of the effect symbol is short (in this example, 1.5 seconds). Moreover, when the normal PB2-2 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using the super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 and the super PC3-1 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the variation display mode of the production symbol is “reach” and accompanied by the production of the pseudo-ream, There are three variations. Here, re-variation means that the effect symbol variation display is executed again after temporarily halting the effect symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the effect symbol variation display until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2-3 to normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. -4, super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 and super PC3-2, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4 are provided.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 and the super PC3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the variation display mode of the production symbol is “reach” and accompanied with the production of the pseudo-ream, There are three variations.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-continuations, the variation time is 32. In the case of Super Reach A that is fixed at 80 seconds and has no pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.80 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, The variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In the non-reach variation pattern in the present embodiment, the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol temporarily stop is determined in advance by a process table corresponding to each variation pattern described later. For example, in the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 without shortening (normal variation), the left symbol stops when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol stops when 4 seconds have elapsed since the beginning of variation, The middle symbol stops when 5.8 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 of shortened fluctuation, the left symbol stops when 0.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation, the right symbol stops when 1 second has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, and the fluctuation starts. The middle symbol stops when 1.5 seconds have passed.

  In these normal reach variation patterns and super reach variation patterns in this embodiment, the time until the left symbol and the right symbol stop in a combination indicating reach, the left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol as a pseudo-continuous effect. The time until the symbol temporarily stops is determined in advance by a process table corresponding to each variation pattern described later. For example, in the reach variation patterns of normal reach such as normal PA2-1 and normal PA2-3 among these reach variation patterns, the left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously combined in a combination indicating reach when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation. In the super reach variation pattern such as Super PB3-1 and Super PB3-3, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same time when 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of variation, and the variation time The middle symbol stops at the same time.

  Moreover, in the variation pattern in which the temporary stop and re-variation of the effect symbols such as non-reach PA1-4 and normal PB2-3 are executed among the variation patterns for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect symbol is changed from the start of the change. After temporarily stopping in the order of left symbol and right symbol, the middle symbol temporarily stopped after 2 seconds from the start of fluctuation (the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol were temporarily stopped by chance symbols and special symbols described later). Later, re-variation is performed. After the re-variation, if the variation pattern is non-reach, the variation time elapses from the start of the first variation (for example, 10.20 seconds for non-reach PA1-4). When the middle symbol and right symbol are stopped simultaneously, and the variation pattern is normal reach, the left symbol and right symbol are stopped simultaneously when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first variation, and the middle symbol is stopped as soon as the variation time elapses. To do.

  Also, in the variation pattern in which the effect symbols such as normal PB2-2 and normal PB2-4 are temporarily stopped and re-variable are executed, after the effect symbol temporarily stops in the order of left symbol and right symbol from the start of the variation. After 2 seconds from the start of the fluctuation, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol is temporarily stopped at the chance symbol symbol or special symbol which will be described later), and the re-variation is executed. After the temporary stop in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped after 5 seconds from the start of the first fluctuation (the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are the chance eye symbols and special symbols described later) After the temporary stop), re-variation is executed. After the second re-variation, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped simultaneously when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first variation, and the middle symbol is stopped simultaneously with the elapse of the variation time.

  In the variation pattern in which the temporary symbols such as Super PA3-1 and Super PA3-3 are temporarily stopped and re-varied are executed, after the dynamic symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol after the start of the variation. After 5 seconds from the start of fluctuation, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped (the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are temporarily stopped at a chance symbol design or special symbol, which will be described later). After the temporary stop in the order of the left symbol and the right symbol, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped after 9 seconds from the start of the first fluctuation (the left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol are the chance eye symbols and special symbols described later) The temporary change is executed after the temporary change), and after the change again, the temporary design is temporarily stopped in the order of the left design and the right design. (Left design, middle design, right design Re-change after the temporary stop) in the eye pattern and special symbols are executed. After the third re-variation, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped simultaneously when 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first variation, and the middle symbol is stopped simultaneously with the elapse of the variation time.

  In other words, in the fluctuation pattern in which the temporary stop and re-change of these effect symbols are executed, the left symbol is temporarily stopped first after the start of change, then the right symbol is temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol is temporarily stopped. It is supposed to be.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern of the super PC 3-1 is prepared as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. A variation pattern of the super PC 3-2 is prepared as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”. These are all variation patterns accompanied by the effect of Super Reach C, and are variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variation time of the special symbol is 300 seconds.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation big hit, 4R probability variation big hit, which will be described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

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

  In S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the counter for generating (1) the big hit type determination random number and (4) the normal symbol determination random number. 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 the present embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware outside 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. 9A 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 (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, it is decided to make a big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 4R probability variation big hit, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  FIGS. 9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 9 (B) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 9C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “4R probability variation big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, 10 determination values are assigned to the “15R probability variable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). On the other hand, in the jackpot type determination table 131b, 30 determination values are assigned to “15R probability variable big hit” (at a ratio of 30/40). The case where it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, the start winning prize is given to the second start winning opening 14 and the second special symbol fluctuation is changed, compared to the case where the first winning prize opening 13 is won and the first special symbol change display is executed. When the display is executed, the ratio determined as “15R probability variation big hit” is higher.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, there are “15R probability variation big hit” and “4R probability variation big hit” as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 4 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpot types, “15R probability variation big hit” and “4R probability variation big hit”, but not only two types, for example, three or more types of jackpot types are provided. It may be. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than two types, for example, only one type may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds, and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is shifted to the probability changed state and the time shortened state is also entered. Will be migrated.) Then, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times). Hereinafter, the gaming state controlled to the probability variation state and the short time state may be referred to as “high probability high base state”, and the state that is not controlled to either the probability variation state or the short time state may be referred to as “low probability low base state”. .

  The “4R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a four-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Will be migrated.) Then, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times).

  In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, numerical values to be compared with a random value of 1, and determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to each of “15R probability variation big hit” and “4R probability variation big hit” are set. ing. 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.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132B, when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol, according to the determination result of the jackpot type, the variation pattern type is changed to a random number for variation pattern type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A used when the big hit type is “4R probability variable big hit” and the big hit type shown in FIG. The allocation of determination values for the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG.

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

  FIGS. 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135C. Among these, FIG. 11A shows the 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. 11B 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. Further, FIG. 11C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135C used when the gaming state is a probability variation state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> A to 135 </ b> C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variation display result is an outlier symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the case where the separate variation pattern type determination tables 135 </ b> B and 135 </ b> C are used for the case where the gaming state is the probability variation state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. The common deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used for the case of the probability variation state and the case where the total pending storage number is 3 or more. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, a case is shown in which one variation variation pattern type determination table 135C for probability variation is used. A plurality of corresponding deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) may be used.

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

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

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

  Further, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state, the probability variation variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 11C is used. As shown in FIG. 11C, in this embodiment, when the probability variation state is controlled, the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 including the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 of the shortening variation is selected. Is possible.

  It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination table for probability variation shown in FIG. 11C is selected only when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed when the probability variation state is controlled, and the first special symbol is selected. When the fluctuation display is performed, the fluctuation time may not be shortened by using the normal deviation fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. By doing so, the variation display of the first special symbol which is disadvantageous for the player is executed more than the variation display of the second special symbol, and the player cannot receive the benefit of the advantageous state. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state. However, it is normal that the current gaming state is a probable variation state. Depending on whether it is a state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Also, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss may be selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a probable variation state, even if the total pending storage number is 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is smaller 0 or 1), the shortening variation pattern type determination table is selected to determine the variation pattern of the shortening variation. There may be cases.

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit variation pattern determination table 137A stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A is a random number for random pattern determination (random 3) according to the determination result of the jackpot type or the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “big 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 the above. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A is a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variation display result of the effect symbol is “big hit” Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to

  In the example shown in FIG. 12A, as the variation pattern types, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and pseudo-continuity are used. 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).

  FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 137 </ b> B stored in the ROM 54. The deviation variation pattern determination table 137B is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variation display result is “out of range”. 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 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, a determination value is set so that the fluctuation pattern type is easily determined as super reach, and the fluctuation pattern type is A determination value is set so that it is difficult to determine normal reach (as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the big hit type is a 4R probability variable big hit, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3 When the determination value in the range of 150 to 251 is set and the big hit type is 15R probability variable big hit, the determination value in the range of 80 to 251 is set in the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3. When the big hit type is 4R probability variation big hit, the judgment value in the range of 1 to 149 is set to the variation pattern type of normal CA3-1 and CA3-2. Together we are, if big hit type is 15R probability variation big hit, normal CA3-1, the determination value in the range of 1 to 79 to change the pattern type of CA3-2 is set).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is shifted, the determination value is set so that the variation pattern type is not easily determined to be super reach, and the variation pattern type is normal reach. The determination value is set so that it can be easily determined (as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, when the variation display result is out of place, the super CA2 variation pattern type is super CA2. The determination value in the range of 230 to 251 or 220 to 251 is set to −7, while the normal CA2-4, CA2-5, and CA2-6, which are normal reach variation pattern types, are set to 100 to 229, 90 to A determination value in a range of any of 229 and 191 to 219 is set.

  Therefore, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the super reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the super CA 3-3 is easily determined in the hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach corresponding to 2 is difficult to be determined while the fluctuation display result is out of order, the super reach corresponding to the super CA 2-7 in the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern of normal reach corresponding to normal CA2-4, CA2-5, and CA2-6 is easily determined.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the super reach variation pattern is executed, the rate at which the variation display result is a big hit is higher than when the normal reach variation pattern is executed.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that designates a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 to A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In the present embodiment, either the big hit start 1 designation command or the big hit start 2 designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, if it is “15R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and if it is “4R probability variation big hit”, the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) ) Is used.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. A2XX
(H) is an effect control command (specifying command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round.

  The commands A301 (H) and A302 (H) display a jackpot end screen, that is, an effect control command for specifying the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command, a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending) 2 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “15R probability variable big hit” is ended. The big hit end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “4R probability variable big hit” is ended.

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

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  The command D0XX (H) is an effect control command (residual count designation command) for designating that the number of times the identification information is changed until the end of the probability variation state (so-called residual count) is the count indicated by XX.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as the variation 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. An effect display that can be used in common with the change display (change) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect in accordance with the change display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (S311 and S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending 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) corresponding to S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

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

  In this way, the fluctuation display of the fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process is executed. In the measurement of the fluctuation time, the fluctuation time timer is set and the fluctuation time timer is set. The display result is derived and displayed when the timeout expires. Specifically, in S103 of the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20 described later, the special figure fluctuation time shown in FIG. 7 (for example, if the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA1-1, the special figure fluctuation time is 5.80 seconds. 58) divided by the expiration time of the counter 100 ms is set in the timer, and whenever the special symbol changing process is executed, the timer update process shown in FIG. S1001), it is determined whether or not the count number of the counter has reached the predetermined value 25 (S1002). If it has not reached (NO), the process is terminated, and if it has reached (YES), the counter is initialized. The value is returned (S1003), the timer is decremented by -1 (S1004), it is determined whether or not the timer is 0 (S1005), and if the timer is not 0 (NO), the process is terminated. If it is 0 (YES), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process in S304 (4 in this example) (S1006), and a symbol confirmation designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. The transmission control is performed, and the process ends. According to this, since the fluctuation pattern data is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using a counter for 1 byte separately, the time that can be measured as compared with the case of using only the timer. Can be made longer and the data amount of the fluctuation pattern can be prevented from increasing.

  Special symbol stop process (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 S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 as described later. Is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing of S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to S306 (6 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S217. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S214). 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. 17) (S215). In the process of S215, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the storage area in the start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning). You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process to be described later, A value may be directly extracted from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 17, 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 the present 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, and a variation pattern. A random number for 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.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S219) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by one (S220). 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. 17) (S221). In the process of S221, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S222).

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of reserved storage (S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S51A), and the process is terminated. To do. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in 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 reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. 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). Data indicating “second” is set in (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 (S54).

  In the present embodiment, by executing the processing of 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 other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  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 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  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 (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.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current gaming state (S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. Further, if the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  In the present embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each variation. For example, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has changed since the previous variation at the start of the variation. The background designation command corresponding to the game state after the change may be transmitted only when is changed. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (S30). In the present embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. Will be sent to. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S215 and S221 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S62. 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. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the big hit is decided, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped. Is reset at a timing to end or 50 times of special symbol variation display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the CPU 56 proceeds to S66 as it is.

  In S62, 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 (S63). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9B. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9C.

  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”, “ 4R probability variation jackpot ") is determined as the jackpot type (S64). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in S215 and S221 of the start port passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S65). For example, when the big hit type is “15R probability variable big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “4R positive variable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a stop symbol of the special symbol (S66). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when “15R probability variation big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “4R probability variation big hit” is determined, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S67).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the big hit type. Is selected (S92). Then, the process proceeds to S98.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S93). The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Is reset at the timing when the change display is completed or when the 50 times of change display ends. If the probability variation flag is set (Y in S93), the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern type determination table for deviation for probability variation as a table used to determine one of the plurality of variation pattern types. (S97). Then, the process proceeds to S98.

  If the probability change flag is not set (N in S93), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (S94). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in S94), the CPU 56 uses a normal deviation variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Select (S95). Then, the process proceeds to S98.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in S94), the CPU 56 uses the fluctuation pattern as the table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of kinds, and the fluctuation for loss when the fluctuation time is reduced. A pattern type determination table is selected (S96). Then, the process proceeds to S98.

  In the present embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of S93 to S96, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for variation time reduction is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, a probability variation variation pattern type determination table is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of S98 described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process is performed as a variation pattern in the process of S99. A non-reach PA1-2 of shortening variation is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, or when the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are different tables. A common table may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for use.

  Even if the gaming state is a probable change state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), a change display of a shortened change is performed. It may not be possible. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in S93, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total reserved memory number is almost zero. A table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects the table selected in the processing of S92, S83, S97, S95 or S96. Is referred to, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S98). In the case where the random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). A value may be directly extracted from the random number counter for use, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in S98, the CPU 56 uses a jackpot variation pattern determination table or an outlier variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. Is selected (S99). 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 the process of S99. One of a plurality of types is determined (S100). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (S101). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S102).

  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 (S103). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S104).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of S93 to S96 and S98 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit any effect control command (see FIG. 13) of display result 1 designation to display result 3 designation in accordance with the determined jackpot type and deviation. Do. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S105). If not set, the process proceeds to S109. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “15R probability variation big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (S106, S107). Specifically, whether or not it is “15R probability variation big hit” can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “4R probability variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (S106, S108). Whether or not it is “4R probability variation big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in S65 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. .

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N of S105), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 1 designation command (S109).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S110).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (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 (S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state if it is set (S132).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is 15R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer).

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the fact that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) in the timer before opening the big prize opening (S134). Note that the pre-winner pre-opening timer is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in S134, the time required from the time when the variable display is stopped until the first round is started (the variable display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the big hit symbol is stopped). (Corresponding to the time during which the fanfare effect is performed after the display until the first round is started) is set in the pre-opening timer. For the first and subsequent rounds, the interval time between the rounds (apparatus at the time of performing the interval effect between the rounds on the effect control microcomputer 100 side) is set as the timer before opening the big prize opening.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of releases corresponding to the jackpot type in the release number counter (S135). For example, 15 times is set in the open count counter for 15R probability variation big hit, and 4 times is set for 4R probability variation big hit.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S137).

  If the big hit flag is not set in S131, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S141). If it is not set, that is, in the normal state, the process proceeds to S150. To do. When the probability variation flag is set, that is, when the probability variation state is set, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S142), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 0 (S143). If not 0, the process proceeds to S150. If it becomes 0, the probability variation flag is reset (S144), and the process proceeds to S150. As a result, the state is changed from the certain change state to the normal state when triggered by a predetermined number of times (50 times). In S150, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S150).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to S164. When the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (S161), and a control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (S162). Here, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended. Note that the timing for resetting the jackpot flag is not limited to S161. For example, after determining whether the jackpot flag is set in the special symbol stop process (for example, the timing of S132), The big hit flag may be reset after the end display time has elapsed (for example, the timing immediately before S171).

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

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in S165), the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (S167). Then, “50” is set in the probability variation counter (S168), and the process proceeds to S171.

  In S171, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S171). In this embodiment, when controlling to the probability variation state (high probability high base state), only the probability variation flag is set. However, in the high probability state indicating the high probability state and the high base state, It is also possible to set a high base flag indicating the presence. Further, in a type of gaming machine provided with a high probability low base state or a low probability high base state, a high probability flag or a high base flag may be set according to the gaming state to be controlled. In the present embodiment, in the probability variation state, the period in which the high base state is set and the period in which the high probability state is set are the same period (a period in which 50 fluctuation displays are executed), but the period in which the high base state is in effect. And the period of high probability may be different. For example, if the period in the high base state is a period for executing 50 times of fluctuation display, and the period in the high probability state is a period for executing the fluctuation display for 53 times of fluctuation display, 50 times Since it is controlled to shift from the high probability high base state to the three high probability low base states and further to the low probability low base state, it is possible to improve interest.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). At this time, if the non-execution flag is set, the non-execution flag is also cleared by clearing the RAM area. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (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 effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (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 (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (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 (S612). Note that when read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S618A). Then, a display result designation command reception flag is set (S618B). The display result designation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the display result designation command has been normally received.

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received.

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag (S622). ). In this embodiment, the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag and the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag set in S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory addition designation command (S623), the effect control CPU 101 updates the first reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area by one. (S624).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory addition designation command (S625), the effect control CPU 101 updates the second reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area by one. (S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory subtraction designation command (S627), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts and updates the first reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area. (S628).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory addition designation command (S629), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts and updates the second reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area. (S630).

  Although not shown, when the first reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area are updated by 1 as shown in S624, the presentation control CPU 101 The first reserved memory number displayed on the memory display unit 18c is also added and updated, and as shown in S626, the second reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area are updated by one. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 also adds and updates the second reserved memory number displayed on the second reserved memory display unit 18d.

  Although not shown, when the first reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area are decremented and updated by 1 as shown in S628, the effect control CPU 101 The first reserved memory number displayed on the memory display unit 18c is also subtracted and updated, and as shown in S630, the second reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area are updated by one. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 also subtracts and updates the second reserved memory number displayed on the second reserved memory display unit 18d.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (S679), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a background of a blue display color). Screen) (S680). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability change state (S681A), and has normally received the normal state background specification command or the probability change state background specification command. A background designation command reception flag indicating this is set (S681B). Then, the display effect of the remaining variation display count in the probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “residual count display”) is terminated (S681C).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (S682), the effect control CPU 101 uses the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display color). (S683). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (S684A). Then, a background designation command reception flag is set (S684B). In this embodiment, the production of the probability variation state is started by performing S683 and S684A based on the fact that the probability variation state background designation command has been received (that is, at the start of the variation), but this is not limitative. Instead, for example, based on the reception of the ending designation command, it is possible to start the production in the probability variation state. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the remaining probability variation count K is set based on the receipt of the ending designation command (that is, at the time of the big hit game), but the first variation start in the probability variation state Sometimes the residual probability variation number K may be set. In this embodiment, since the period to be controlled to the probability variation state is one type of period (between 50 variations display), “50” is set to the remaining probability variation number K. Is provided, the value corresponding to the type of jackpot that has occurred is set as the remaining probability variation number K.

  If the received production control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (S685), the production control CPU 101 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been normally received. (S686) After 30 seconds, control is performed to display the customer waiting demonstration screen on the effect display device 9 (S687). Specifically, a timer for measuring 30 seconds is set, and when the timer times out, a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. If a variation pattern command or the like is received during measurement, the timer is reset and the measurement ends. After S687, the number of reserved memories stored in each reserved memory number storage area is cleared (S688).

  If the received effect control command is a remaining number of times designation command (S690A), the effect control CPU 101 sets the remaining number of times of the probability variation state that can be specified from the remaining number of times designation command as the remaining probability variation number K (S690B). The remaining probability variation number K is a value that the production control microcomputer 100 recognizes as the remaining number of variations in the identification information until the probability variation state ends. Then, the CPU 101 for effect control performs control to display on the effect display device 9 an image indicating that the remaining number of times in the probability variation state is 0 (for example, an image including character information such as “0 times remaining”) (S690C). ). Since the remaining number designation command is a command transmitted immediately after the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 performs the display control of the image indicating that the remaining number is 0 immediately after the power is turned on by performing S690A to S690C. Will start. In the present embodiment, an image indicating that the remaining number of times in the probability variation state is 0 immediately after the power is turned on is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “remaining times” An image that does not clarify the remaining number of times may be displayed, or the remaining number of times display itself may not be performed. Further, an image that clearly displays the remaining number of times (an image including character information such as “40 more times if the remaining probability variation number K is 40) may be displayed. Further, immediately after the power is turned on, the remaining number of times may be displayed in a mode different from normal. For example, an image clearly displaying the remaining number of times may be displayed smaller than the normal time, or “40 more times?” It is good also as displaying the image containing the information which makes the remaining frequency unclear like this. When the remaining number of times is displayed in a mode different from normal immediately after the power is turned on, the remaining number of times is displayed in the normal mode based on receiving a command related to the variable display (for example, a fluctuation pattern command). It may be restored.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (S691). Then, the process proceeds to S611.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not a non-execution flag is set (S2301). The non-execution flag is a flag indicating that the variation display of the effect symbol has not started at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. When the non-execution flag is set, the process during variation non-execution is executed (S2302), and the effect control process process is terminated as it is. Thereby, when the non-execution flag is set, S800 to S807 are not performed. The process of S800 to S803 is a process for the change display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9, and while the non-execution flag is set, the process for the change display of the effect symbol is not performed. The non-execution flag is a flag that is set when the variation pattern command and the predetermined command are not normally received at the start of the variation display of the special symbol in the probability variation state (see FIG. 30). Therefore, when the variation pattern command and the predetermined command are not normally received at the start of the variation display of the special symbol in the probability variation state, the processing for the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed. Although details will be described later, when the variation display of the effect symbol is not executed, the effect symbol is swing-displayed.

  If the non-execution flag is not set in S2301, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the change display of the effect symbol is realized. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the first special symbol variation and the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the second special symbol variation may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol. Note that when the power is turned on, the non-execution flag is cleared in S701, so that the variable non-execution process is not executed.

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

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

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, 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 (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop process (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 either the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): When the big hit is made, after the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect process (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In this embodiment, when the non-execution flag is set, the variation pattern command is executed in the probability variation state by performing S2302 and ending the effect control process (that is, not executing S801 to S803). In addition, although the configuration for executing the variation display of the effect symbol on the condition that the predetermined command is normally received is realized, the specific control is not limited to this. For example, it may be realized without providing S2302, and when the variation pattern command is received in the probability variation state but the predetermined command is not normally received, the variation time timer is set / reset or variation in S801 to S803. Although the process of subtracting the time timer is executed, it may be realized by not executing the process related to the display of the effect symbol. In addition, when the variation pattern command is received in the probability variation state but the predetermined command is not normally received without providing S2302, the variation display time of the special symbol (recognizable by the received variation pattern command) is measured. During the measurement, it may be such that the change display of the effect symbols in S801 to S803 is not executed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the non-execution process. The variation non-execution processing is the processing shown in S2302 of FIG. 27 and is performed when the variation display of the effect symbol is not started when the variation display of the special symbol is started. In the variation non-execution process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (S2401). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmation command reception flag is reset (S2402), and the variation pattern. The stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined according to the command (S2403). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern command stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area is detected as a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation display command (displacement or jackpot). If the variation display result is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the production symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S2404). Thereby, when the symbol confirmation designation command is normally received at the end of the special symbol variation display, the image (for example, the previous variation) that has been continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the special symbol variation display. The stop symbol image) can be switched to the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation pattern command.

  Note that in S2403, when the off symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a predetermined combination of off symbols may be determined, or a randomly determined off symbol may be determined. Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to recognize whether or not the variation display result is a big hit by the fluctuation pattern command, but since the big hit type cannot be recognized, in S2403 the big hit symbol is a stop symbol of the production symbol. In this case, it is desirable to determine the jackpot symbol that suggests that the jackpot has a low advantage for the player as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. By doing so, a jackpot symbol that is advantageous to the player (for example, 15R probability variation jackpot) is displayed, while a jackpot symbol that is less advantageous to the player (for example, 4R) is displayed. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by performing the probable big hit.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the stop symbol of the production symbol is determined according to the variation pattern command, but the display result designation command is normally set when the variation display of the special symbol is started. When receiving (for example, when the display result designation command reception flag is set), the stop symbol of the effect design may be determined according to the display result designation command. In addition, only when the information included in the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command match (when the variation display results (big hit / loss) in both commands match) It is good also as determining a stop symbol. At this time, if the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command do not match, it is desirable to determine the off symbol as a stop symbol of the effect symbol. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by being out of play while the effect symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  If the confirmation command reception flag is not set in S2401, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (S2405). The waiting demo designation command reception flag is reset (S2406), a predetermined off symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol (S2407), and the process proceeds to S2404. Thereby, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command is normally received, from the image (for example, the stopped symbol image in the previous variation) continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. , And can be displayed by switching to the off symbol. In S2407, when a predetermined off symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a predetermined combination of off symbols may be determined, or a randomly determined off symbol may be determined. .

  In this embodiment, in S2407, the predetermined off-line symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. However, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the variation pattern command and received. If so, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the display result designation command.

  Two patterns are assumed as patterns for receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command. First, as the first pattern, the variation display result of the special symbol that did not start the variation display of the production symbol is out of order, the symbol confirmation designation command is not received normally, and the combined display is suspended after the variation display ends. There is a pattern in which a customer-waiting demo designation command is received when the stored number becomes 0 (changes are interrupted). As the second pattern, the variation display result of the special symbol that has not started the variation display of the effect symbol is a big hit, the symbol confirmation designation command is not normally received, and the command related to the big hit (the big hit start designation command , The winning prize opening opening designation command, the winning prize opening opening designation command, and the big hit end designation command) are not received normally, and after the big hit game is finished, the total pending storage number becomes zero (the fluctuation is changed). This is a pattern in which a customer-waiting demo designation command is received when it is interrupted. If the pattern is the first pattern, as shown in this embodiment, by determining the off symbol as the stop symbol of the production symbol in S2407, the variation display result of the special symbol and the variation display result of the production symbol will be off. Therefore, it is possible to match the progress of the internal game with the contents of the production. Also, if it is the second pattern, the jackpot symbol is determined to be a stop symbol in accordance with the change display result of the special symbol, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol after the jackpot game ends. As a result, there is a risk of giving the player a sense of expectation. Therefore, even in the case of the second pattern as in this embodiment, the game is made to stop by displaying the jackpot symbol after the jackpot game is stopped by determining that the off symbol is determined to be a stop symbol in S2407. It can prevent giving a feeling of expectation to a person.

  In the present embodiment, when a symbol confirmation designation command or a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received in the variation non-execution process, after the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined (S2403, S2407), the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation stop process. By doing (S2404), the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the change display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. However, not limited to this, for example, in S2403 and S2407, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined. It is good also as displaying on the production | presentation display apparatus 9 and shifting to S2414 instead of S2404. As in this embodiment, when the process proceeds to S2404 after S2407, S2404 is performed at the next timer interrupt that has received the customer waiting demonstration designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, and the next timer interrupt is performed. The symbol variation stop process (FIG. 38) is performed. However, if the variation pattern command and the predetermined command are normally received at the start of the variation of the special symbol (that is, if there is no problem in the transmission / reception of each command), the customer waiting demonstration designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. The variation pattern command reception waiting process (FIG. 29) is performed at the next timer interrupt. Accordingly, when the customer waiting demo designation command is received when the change of the production symbol is not started (Y in S2405), the timer interruption is one time as compared with the case where there is no problem in transmission / reception of each command. Deviation occurs. Therefore, when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set in S2405, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined and displayed on the effect display device 9 in S2407, and the shift is caused by shifting to S2414 instead of S2404. It may be prevented from occurring.

  If the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set in S2405, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the fanfare flag is set (S2408). If it is set, the fanfare flag is reset (S2409), and the process data corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (S2410). Then, the process timer is started (S2411). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S2412). Here, when the fanfare flag is set, the variation display result of the special symbol that did not start the variation display of the production symbol is a big hit, the symbol confirmation designation command is not received normally, and the big hit starts This is when a specified command is received. Thereby, when the big hit start designation command is normally received, from the image (for example, the stop symbol image in the previous variation) continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, The fanfare effect image can be switched and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the state where the image displayed at the start of the special symbol variation display is continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 without starting the variation display of the special symbol at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. (Hereinafter referred to as “variation not being executed”), when a jackpot start designation command is received, the image displayed during the change non-execution is switched to the fanfare effect image and displayed. It is good also as switching and displaying to the stop symbol of an effect design from the image displayed during execution, and switching to a fanfare effect image after that. In that case, it is sufficient if the jackpot symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. For example, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the variation pattern command or the display result designation command, or a predetermined jackpot symbol may be determined. It is good also as determining the stop symbol of a design symbol as a symbol. In addition, when determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol as the predetermined jackpot symbol, despite the fact that the jackpot symbol which suggests the big jackpot (for example, 15R probability variation big hit) which is highly advantageous to the player is stopped and displayed, In order to prevent the player from being discouraged by the occurrence of a big hit with a low advantage (for example, 4R probability variation big hit), the big hit image indicating the occurrence of a big hit with a low advantage to the player is stopped. It is desirable to determine the symbol.

  If the fanfare flag is not set in S2408, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S2413). If it is not set, the process during non-execution of fluctuation is terminated as it is. When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S2414). Here, when the variation pattern command reception flag is set, when the variation display of the special symbol that did not start the variation display of the production symbol is finished and the variation display of the next special symbol is started This is a case where a variation pattern command is received. Thereby, when a new variation pattern command is normally received, from the image (for example, the stop symbol image in the previous variation) that has been continuously displayed on the effect display device 9 from the start of the variation display of the special symbol. In this configuration, it is possible to switch to and display a variation display image of a new effect symbol.

  Note that if the variation pattern command reception flag is set in S2413, the process proceeds to S2414. In this case, however, S2414 is performed at the next timer interrupt that receives the variation pattern command from the game control microcomputer 560. Then, a variation pattern command reception waiting process (FIG. 29) is performed at the next timer interrupt, and an effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 30) is performed at the next timer interrupt. However, when the variation pattern command and the predetermined command are normally received at the start of variation of the special symbol (that is, when there is no problem in transmission / reception of each command), the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. The variation pattern command reception waiting process (FIG. 29) is performed at the timer interruption of No. 1, and the effect symbol variation start process (FIG. 30) is performed at the next timer interruption. Accordingly, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the next variation display is received when the variation of the production symbol is not started (Y in S2413), compared to the case where there is no problem in transmission / reception of each command, One timer interruption will occur. Therefore, when the variation pattern command reception flag is set in S2413, it is possible to prevent the deviation from occurring by performing S812 and S813 described later. If the variation pattern command reception flag is set in S2413, the process may be shifted to the effect symbol variation start process instead of the variation pattern command reception waiting process in S2414.

  In this embodiment, when a variation pattern command is received during non-execution of change, the image displayed during non-execution of change is switched to a new display image of the effect image. However, it is good also as switching and displaying to the stop symbol of an effect design from the image displayed during the change non-execution, and switching to the change display image of a new effect image after that. In that case, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined according to the variation pattern command or the display result designation command, or the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined as the predetermined symbol.

  After S2404, S2412, and S2414, the effect control CPU 101 resets the non-execution flag (S2415), and ends the non-execution process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S813). In S811, if the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the variation pattern command reception waiting process is terminated as it is. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a display result designation command is received while it is determined in S811 that a variation pattern command has not been received (for example, when a display result designation command reception flag is set), a probability variation state flag is set. In this case, it is also possible to update the remaining probability variation number K and notify the update result on the assumption that the variation pattern command is missed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the probability change state flag is set (S2601). If the probability variation state flag is set, that is, if the probability variation state is present, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the remaining probability variation number K (S3001), and performs switching display on the remaining number image corresponding to the subtraction result. (S3002). The remaining number-of-times image is an image for notifying the number of times of remaining certain change in the probability changing state, and is an image displayed on the effect display device 9. In S3002, specifically, if the residual probability variation number K after subtraction is 40, the image is switched to an image including character information such as “40 more times”. In the present embodiment, the process of subtracting the remaining probability variation number K (S3001) and the process of switching and displaying the remaining number of times image (S3002) are performed at the same timing, but may be performed at different timings. Good. Even when the power is restored, the processing of S3001 and S3002 is performed, so that the update of the remaining probability variation number K and the notification of the remaining probability variation number are resumed. In other words, regardless of whether or not the power is restored, the process of updating the residual probability variation number K and the notification of the residual probability variation number is made common.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the display result designation command reception flag is set (S2602). If it is not set, the process proceeds to S2607. If the display result designation command reception flag is set in S2602, the display result designation command reception flag is reset (S2603), and it is determined whether the background designation command reception flag is set (S2604). If it is not set, then the flow shifts to S2607. When the background designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the background designation command reception flag (S2605), and the information included in the received variation pattern command and the information included in the display result designation command are displayed. It is determined whether or not they match (S2606). For example, it is determined whether or not the variation display result included in the variation pattern command matches the variation display result included in the display result designation command. Specifically, if the variable display results included in both commands match, they are consistent, and if they do not match, they are not consistent. If they match, the process proceeds to S8001. If not matched, a non-execution flag is set (S2607). The case where the information included in the variation pattern command and the information included in the display result designation command are not consistent is a case where at least one of the commands is not normally transmitted / received. Thereafter, the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging manner (S2608), and the effect symbol start process is terminated as it is. In S2608, specifically, the effect symbol is oscillated and displayed with the stop symbol combination in the previous change. In this way, when the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed when the variation display of the special symbol is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game is not progressing by displaying the effect symbol in a swinging manner. can do.

  In S8001, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S8001). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) according to the variation pattern command read in S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). ) Is determined (S8002). That is, when the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of S8002, the display result of the variation display of identification information (the stop symbol of the effect symbol) according to the variation display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variation display pattern determination means Display result determination means for determining () is realized. If a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used, and if a pseudo-ream is designated by a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 in S8002 uses a chance eye symbol (for example, a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream) (for example, , “223”, “445”, etc., which are not reachable, but are a combination of symbols that are out of reach with one symbol, or special symbols that are not included in the variable display symbol (for example, “NEXT” etc. (Special symbol indicating a temporary stop) of the pseudo-series. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not the game 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. If the variation display result designation command is not normally received in S8002, the effect control CPU 101 may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on the variation pattern command or produce a predetermined off-line symbol. It may be determined as a symbol stop symbol. Here, the predetermined missing symbol is used in order to prevent the big hit symbol from being stopped in spite of the loss.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “4R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of performance symbols arranged with the same even number of symbols.

  In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the reach effect is accompanied, the combination of effect symbols in which the left and right two symbols are aligned with the same identification information (for example, both the left and right symbols are the same symbol such as 1 or 2) is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for setting a notice effect (S8003). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect execution is determined in the notice effect setting process (S8004). When the notice effect execution determination flag is set (S8004; Y), the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice effect start waiting timer indicating the period until the start of the notice effect determined to be executed in the notice effect determination process. A value corresponding to the period until the start of the notice effect that is determined to be executed is set (S8005), and the notice effect execution decision flag is cleared (S8006). Then, the process proceeds to S8007. If the notice effect execution determination flag is not set (S8004; N), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S8007 without going through S8005 and S8006.

  In step S8007, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when the change pattern or notice effect is executed (S8007). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S8008).

  FIG. 36 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. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the effect symbol display mode) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 36 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is decided to execute the notice effect in the process of S8007 or the like, the data corresponding to the notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the notice effect. Selects a process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set.

  Also, 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.

  After S8008, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 (S8009). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S8010). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S8011). 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 (S802) (S8012).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern command is received in the normal state, the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed regardless of whether or not the predetermined command (display result designation command, background designation command) is normally received. On the other hand, if the predetermined command (display result designation command, background designation command) is not normally received even if the variation pattern command is received in the probability variation state, the effect symbol is displayed. The variable reception flag is not displayed (Y in S2601, S2602 to S2607).

  In this embodiment, when a variation pattern command is received in the probability variation state, the display result designation command is normally received as a condition for performing the variation display of the effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first condition”). That the background designation command has been received normally (hereinafter referred to as “second condition”) and that the contents of the received variation pattern command and display result designation command are consistent (hereinafter referred to as “third condition”). (Refer to S2602, S2603, S2606). However, it is not always necessary to satisfy all of the first condition to the third condition. For example, only one of the conditions may be provided, or a plurality of conditions may be provided. It may be a thing.

  For example, if the variation pattern command includes information indicating the variation display result of the special symbol (whether it is a big hit or the big hit type), the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed even if the first condition is not satisfied. It is good to do. Specifically, when it is recognizable from the variation pattern command as to whether or not it is a big hit as in the present embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol may be started even if the first condition is not satisfied. At this time, if it is possible to recognize that the fluctuation display result is a big hit, but it is impossible to recognize the big hit type, the big hit type of the big hit type (for example, 4R probability variable big hit) having a low advantage to the player is selected. It is desirable to display a stop. This is a big hit type (for example, 4R probability variable big hit) with low advantage for the player even though the big hit symbol of the big hit type (for example, 15R probability variable big hit) having high advantage for the player is stopped and displayed. This is to prevent the player from being discouraged.

  Further, for example, if the variation pattern command includes information indicating the gaming state (whether it is a normal state or a certain variation state), the variation display of the effect symbol is performed even if the second condition is not satisfied. It is good as well. Specifically, if the variation pattern selected by the game control microcomputer 560 is different for each gaming state and a variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is transmitted, the effect control micro computer Since the computer 100 can recognize the information indicating the gaming state even if the second condition is not satisfied, it may be possible to display the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Further, for example, when the information indicating the variation display result of the special symbol is not included in the variation pattern command, the variation display of the effect symbol may be started even if the third condition is not satisfied. In addition, when it is not a condition that the display result designation command has been normally received, even if the third condition is not satisfied, it is possible to start the variation display of the effect symbol. Further, the order of determining whether or not a plurality of conditions are satisfied is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the notice effect determination process (S8003) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the notice effect determination process, first, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the total reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory number storage area, and specifies the reserved memory number (total reserved memory number) (S290a). Then, a random number for determining the stop time effect for determining the presence / absence of the stop time effect is extracted as a determination value from a random number circuit or the like (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80, and specified by the determination value, S290a. The presence or absence of execution of the stop time effect is determined using the hold memory number (total number of hold memory) and the stop time effect determination table shown in FIG. 32 (S290b). The stop time effect refers to effect symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 from the start of variation. The time to stop (temporary stop) is specified, and depending on the time from the start of the change to the stop, the period from the start of the change until the reach effect is started, and the effect design in the pseudo-continuous effect This is an effect suggested by sequentially subtracting and updating the period until the temporary stop by timer display (see FIG. 45). Note that the period from the start of fluctuation to the start of the reach effect or the period until the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect temporarily stops is indicated by the timer display immediately before the subtraction update, but the present invention is limited to this. The period until the reach effect is started or the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped may be indicated by a timer display immediately after the subtraction update.

  In the stop time effect determination table shown in FIG. 32, 100 pieces that can be extracted as stop time effect determination random numbers corresponding to the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) specified in S290a being 0 or 1. Among the determination values, 50 determination values are set for execution of the stop time effect, and 50 determination values are set for non-execution of the stop time effect. That is, when the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 0 or 1, the execution of the stop time effect is determined at a rate of 50%.

  In addition, in the stop time effect determination table shown in FIG. 32, it can be extracted as a stop time effect determination random number in correspondence with the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) specified in S290a being 2 or 3. Of the 100 determination values, 75 determination values are set for the execution of the fixed time effect, and 25 determination values are set for the non-execution of the stop time effect. That is, when the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 2 or 3, execution of the stop time effect is determined at a rate of 75%.

  Further, in response to the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) specified in S290a being 4 or more, execution of fixed-time effects out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as stop time effect determination random numbers 90 determination values are set, and 10 determination values are set for non-execution of the stop time effect. That is, when the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) is 4 or more, the execution of the stop time effect is determined at a rate of 90%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the stop time effect determination table is set so that the execution of the stop time effect is easily determined as the total number of stored storages increases, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the stop time effect determination table may be set so that the execution of the stop time effect is easier to be determined as the total pending storage number is smaller. Further, in this embodiment, whether or not the stop time effect is executed is determined based on the total number of reserved memories, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are determined. The presence or absence of execution of the stop time effect may be determined based on only one of the stored numbers. Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the stop time effect is determined based on the total number of reserved storage, but the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Whether or not the stop time effect is executed may be determined according to the above.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the stop time effect is determined in S290b (S291). If execution of the stop time effect is determined in S290b (S291; Y), the display is based on the variation pattern command read in S8001 of the effect symbol variation start process and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area. A result (variation display result) and a variation pattern are specified (S292). Then, from the random number circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80, an additional effect determining random number for determining the presence / absence of the additional effect is extracted as a determination value, and the change value specified in the determination value, S292 is displayed. As a result, the presence / absence of the stop effect is determined using the variation pattern and the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33 (S293). Note that the extra effect is a period until the effect symbol displayed as the stop time effect is stopped in a combination indicating the reach state and the reach effect is started or until the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped. This is an effect of switching the timer display to display for a period longer than the displayed period.

  In addition, in the extra effect in the present embodiment, the timer for a period until the reach effect is started as a stop time effect and the reach effect is started, or until the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped. Although the display is described as an effect of switching to a display of a longer period than the displayed period, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period until the stop effect effect stops the effect symbol In the case of an effect that suggests, the timer display that is switched as an extra effect may be a period until the effect symbol stops (a period until it is derived and displayed as a combination of outliers or jackpots).

  In addition, in the extra effect in the present embodiment, the timer for a period until the reach effect is stopped as a stop time effect in a combination indicating the reach state and the reach effect is started or until the effect symbol in the pseudo-continuous effect is temporarily stopped. Although the display has been described as an effect of switching to a display of a period longer than the displayed period, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timer display in which the display is switched as an additional effect is included. The stop time effect may be different from the period until the reach effect is stopped by the combination indicating the reach state or the period until the effect symbol in the pseudo-ream effect is temporarily stopped.

  In the extra effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result is a big hit, out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the extra effect, 90 determinations are made to execute the extra effect. A value is set, and ten determination values are set for non-execution of the extra effect. That is, when execution of the stop time effect is determined and the fluctuation display result is a big hit, execution of the extra effect is determined at a rate of 90%.

  In addition, in the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, the variation display result is out of order, and 100 patterns that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the additional effect according to the variation pattern being super reach (super reach out). Among the determination values, 40 determination values are set for the execution of the extra effect, and 60 determination values are set for the non-execution of the additional effect. That is, when the execution of the stop time effect is determined, the variation display result is lost, and the variation pattern is super reach, the execution of the extra effect is determined at a rate of 40%.

  In addition, in the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, 100 determinations that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the additional effect corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result is out of order and the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach). Among the values, 20 determination values are set for execution of the extra effect, and 80 determination values are set for non-execution of the extra effect. That is, when the execution of the stop time effect is determined, the variation display result is lost, and the variation pattern is normal reach, the execution of the extra effect is determined at a rate of 20%.

  In addition, in the additional effect determination table shown in FIG. 33, 100 pieces that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the additional effect corresponding to the fact that the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out). Among these determination values, 0 determination values are set for the execution of the extra effect, and 100 determination values are set for the non-execution of the additional effect. In other words, if the execution of the stop time effect is determined, the variation display result is lost, and the variation pattern is normal reach, the execution of the extra effect is not determined. This is because the non-reach fluctuation pattern is a maximum of 10.20 seconds, which is a short-time fluctuation pattern compared to the normal reach or super reach fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, even when the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out), there may be a case in which an extra effect is executed.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the extra effect is executed in the stop time effect, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit (the big hit expectation) is higher than the case where the extra effect is not executed in the stop time effect. It has become. Note that the expected degree of jackpot at the time of executing the extra effect is the ratio at which the variable display result is a big hit at the time of executing the extra effect. It is the value divided by the sum of the ratios (out of super reach and out of normal reach).

  After the execution of S293, the effect control CPU 101 stores the execution of the stop time effect and the execution of the extra effect, and proceeds to S295 (S294).

  On the other hand, when the execution of the stop time effect is not determined in S290b (S291; N), the effect control CPU 101 stores the change pattern command read in S8001 of the effect symbol change start process and the display result designation command storage area. Based on the stored data, the display result (variation display result) and the variation pattern are specified (S296). Then, a random number for determining the group effect for determining the presence / absence of the group effect is extracted as a determination value from a random circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80, and the determination value, the variable display specified in S296 is displayed. As a result, the presence / absence of execution of the group effect and the type of group effect are determined using the variation pattern and the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34 (S297). The group effect is an effect of displaying a plurality of characters on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Also, in this embodiment, as the type of group effect, group effect A in which the group effect is executed before the effect symbol reaches the reach state, and the group effect during the reach effect after the effect symbol reaches the reach state. And a group effect B is executed.

  In the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34, 25 out of 100 judgment values that can be extracted as group effect determination random numbers corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is a big hit, for execution of the group effect A. Are determined, 65 determination values are set for the execution of the group effect B, and 10 determination values are set for the non-execution of the group effect. That is, when the variation display result is a big hit, the execution of the group effect A is determined at a rate of 25%, the execution of the group effect B is determined at a rate of 65%, and the group effect is not executed at a rate of 10%. Is to be decided.

  In the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34, the variation display result is out of order, and the variation pattern is super reach (super reach out), and can be extracted as a group effect determination random number 100. Among the determination values, 40 determination values are set for the execution of the group effect A, 40 determination values are set for the execution of the group effect B, and 20 are set for the non-execution of the group effect. A judgment value is set. That is, when the variation display result is out of place and the variation pattern is super reach (super reach out), execution of the group effect A is determined at a rate of 40%, and execution of the group effect B at a rate of 40%. Is determined, and the non-execution of the group effect is determined at a rate of 20%.

  Further, in the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34, in response to the fact that the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is normal reach (normal reach out), 100 random numbers for group effect determination can be extracted. Among the determination values, 60 determination values are set for the execution of the group effect A, 10 determination values are set for the execution of the group effect B, and 30 determination values are set for the non-execution of the group effect. Is set. That is, when the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is normal reach (normal reach out), execution of the group effect A is determined at a rate of 60%, and execution of the group effect B is determined at a rate of 10%. The non-execution of the group effect is determined at a rate of 30%.

  Further, in the group effect determination table shown in FIG. 34, the variation display result is out of order, and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out), and can be extracted as a group effect determination random number 100. Among the individual determination values, 0 determination values are set for execution of the group effect A, 0 determination values are set for execution of the group effect B, and 100 determination values are set for non-execution of the group effect. A judgment value is set. That is, when the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out), execution of any group effects is not determined. In this embodiment, when the variation display result is out of order and the variation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out), the execution of any group effects is not determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation display result is out of place. If the fluctuation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out), the fluctuation display result is a big hit or the fluctuation display result is out. The execution of the group effect A may be determined at a smaller rate than when the variation pattern is super reach or normal reach. It should be noted that even when the case of determining the execution of the group effect A is provided in the case of non-reach, the case of determining the execution of the group effect B is not provided before the execution timing of the group effect A reaches the reach state. This is because the execution timing of the group effect B is after the reach state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the execution of the group effect is most easily determined, the variation display result is out of order, and the variation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach). Execution of group production is difficult to be determined. Further, when executing the group effect, the execution of the group effect B is most easily determined when the variation display result is a big hit, and the execution of the group effect A is most difficult to be determined. When the variation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), execution of the group effect A is most easily determined and execution of the group effect B is most difficult to be determined. That is, in this embodiment, when the group effect is executed during the execution of the reach effect, the big hit expectation degree (the big hit expectation degree at the time of the group effect B execution) at which the variation display result becomes the big hit is set high. Next, the jackpot expectation degree is set higher in the order of the jackpot expectation degree when the group effect is executed before reaching the reach state (the jackpot expectation degree when the group effect A is executed) and the jackpot expectation degree when the group effect is not executed. Expectation level of jackpot when executing group effect B> Expectation level of jackpot when executing group effect A> Expectation level of jackpot when not performing group effect)

  Note that the expected degree of jackpot at the time of execution of the group effect B is a ratio at which the group display B is executed and the variable display result is a big hit, and a ratio at which the group display B is executed and the variable display result is a jackpot is calculated. , And the value obtained by dividing by the sum of the ratios where the fluctuation display result is out of place (out of super reach and out of normal reach). Similarly, the jackpot expectation degree at the time of executing the group effect A is a ratio at which the group display A is executed and the variable display result is the big hit, and a ratio at which the group display A is executed and the variable display result is the jackpot Execute A and indicate the value divided by the sum of the ratio that the fluctuation display result is out of place (out of super reach and out of normal reach), and the big hit expectation degree when the group effect is not executed is that the group effect is not executed. The rate at which the variable display result is a big hit, the rate at which the variable display result is a big hit without executing the group effect, and the rate at which the variable display result is out of focus (out of super reach and normal reach) without executing the group effect The value divided by the sum of.

  In this embodiment, group effect A and group effect B are provided as types of group effect, and which one of group effect A and group effect B is executed, that is, when the group effect is executed (reach state) Depending on whether the group effect is executed before reaching or the group effect is executed after reaching the reach state), the rate at which the variable display result is a big hit varies, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, the rate at which the variable display result is a big hit is varied according to the type and number of characters displayed as a group effect, the speed at which a plurality of characters are displayed on the effect display device 9, and the like. You may do it.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not execution of the group effect is determined in S297, specifically, whether or not execution of either the group effect A or the group effect B is determined (S298). . If the execution of the group effect is not determined in S297 (S298; N), the notice effect determination process is terminated. If the execution of the group effect is determined in S297 (S298; Y), the type of the group effect to be executed (Group effect A or group effect B) is stored, and the process proceeds to S295 (S299).

  In S295, the effect control CPU 101 sets the notice effect execution determination flag and ends the notice effect determination process (S295).

  In the present embodiment, the display result (variation display result) and the variation pattern both when it is determined that the execution of the stop time effect is determined in S291 and when it is determined that the execution of the stop time effect is not determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of specifying the display result (variable display result) and the variation pattern is performed before S291. You may make it do.

  Also, in the notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, whether or not to execute three effects of stop time effect, extra effect, and group effect is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect In the determination process, it may be determined whether or not to perform the notice effect other than the stop time effect, the extra effect, and the group effect.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (S401, S402, S403). Also, the effect control CPU 101 has a notice effect start wait timer set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a notice effect executing flag is set (the notice effect is being executed). If yes (S404; Y), the notice effect process shown in FIG. 44 is executed (S405). If neither the notice effect execution decision flag nor the notice effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S406 without performing the notice effect process of S405.

  In S406, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S407). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S408). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, etc., set next (S409).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S410). When the variation control timer has timed out (S410; Y), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of the effect design of the left middle right (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S411). In this way, in the effect display device 9, effect pattern variation control is realized. VDP [109 outputs to the effect display device 9 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. To do. As such, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S412).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has expired (S413). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S415). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S414; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S803) (S415). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out in the process of S406, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is finished. To do.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control proceeds to S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in S866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in S861 is a stage where the fanfare effect has not yet been executed although the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in S862 is repeated. The process proceeds to S867 without executing.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disconnected symbol or jackpot symbol) (S862). The production control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the production symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  When displaying a big hit symbol in S862 (Y in S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (S866) and receives a fanfare flag (a big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or a big hit start 2 designation command reception). It is confirmed whether or not (flag) is set (S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (S868) and selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (S869). Then, the process timer is started (S870).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S871).

  Further, when the big hit symbol is not displayed in S863 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed: N in S863), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag, the variation pattern command The reception flag may be reset).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S865).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the big winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designation command has been received is set (S1901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S1902), and the effect device (the effect display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 27, LEDs 25, 28, etc.) are executed (S1903). For example, an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a big hit has occurred is executed.

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

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in S1901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (S1907) and selects process data corresponding to the big hit presentation (S1912). ). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (S1913), and the effect device (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1) according to the contents of the process data 1 Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part is executed (S1914). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805) (S1915).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts one effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect (S3901). And it is confirmed whether the production period measurement timer after subtraction has timed out (S3902).

  If the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in S3902), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3904). In addition, 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, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1), and the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part). Then, the control of the various lamps as the production parts and the speaker 27) as the production parts is executed (S3905). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Next, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S3906), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process. When the process timer times out (Y in S3906), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (S3907). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (S3908).

  If the production period measurement timer has timed out (Y in S3902), the production control CPU 101 sets “50” to the remaining probability variation number K (S3911), and starts displaying the remaining number image (S3912). Specifically, since the residual probability variation count K is “50”, an image including character information such as “50 more times” is displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S3913).

FIG. 41 is a timing chart in the case where the effect symbol variation display is not performed. The timing chart shown in FIG. 41 includes the presence / absence of special symbol variation display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the presence / absence of jackpot game control, the presence / absence variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9, and the effect display device. 9, the value of the probability variation counter (that is, the remaining number of probability variation states recognized by the game control microcomputer 560), and the value of the remaining probability variation number K (that is, the probability variation recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100). The remaining number of states) is shown for each timing. The value of the probability variation counter is shown above the presence / absence of special symbol variation display on the special symbol display, and the value of the remaining probability variation count K is shown below the display example of the effect display device 9.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 41, first, at the timing a1 when the big hit game ends, “50” is set in the probability variation counter by the game control microcomputer 560, and the remaining probability variation number K by the effect control microcomputer 100. “50” is set in. Then, at timing a2 when the first special symbol variation display is started in the probability variation state, the presentation control microcomputer 100 that has normally received the variation pattern command, the background designation command, and the display result designation command has received the remaining certain variation count K. Is updated from “50” to “49” and character information such as “49 times remaining” is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a remaining number display. In addition, at this time, the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Then, at the timing a3 when the variation display of the special symbol ends, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the probability variation counter from “50” to “49”, and the effect control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the effect symbol ( (Fixed display).

  Then, at the timing a4 when the next special symbol variation display is started, the production control microcomputer 100 has received the variation pattern command normally, so that the value of the remaining probability variation number K is changed from “49” to “48”. And the display mode of the remaining number display is switched to character information such as “remaining 48 times”. Further, at this time, the production control microcomputer 100 does not start the variation display of the production symbol because the variation pattern command is normally received and the background designation command and the display result designation command cannot be normally received. Oscillate display on.

  Then, at the timing a5 when the variation display of the special symbol ends, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the probability variation counter from “49” to “48”, and the effect control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the effect symbol ( (Fixed display). As described above, even when the variation pattern command is received but the predetermined command (background designation command and display result designation command) is not received, the residual probability variation count K is updated (see timing a4), whereby Even if the variable display is not started, the value of the probability variation counter (remaining number of times recognized by the game control microcomputer 560) and the value of the remaining probability variation number K (remaining number of times recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100) and Can be prevented from occurring.

  FIG. 42 is a timing chart when power is restored. The timing chart shown in FIG. 42 shows the power on / off, the presence / absence of special symbol display on the special symbol display, the display example of the effect display device 9, and the value of the probability variation counter (that is, the game control micro The remaining number of probability variation states recognized by the computer 560 and the value of the remaining probability variation number K (that is, the remaining number of probability variation states recognized by the production control microcomputer 100) are shown for each timing. The value of the probability variation counter is shown above the presence / absence of special symbol variation display on the special symbol display, and the value of the remaining probability variation count K is shown below the display example of the effect display device 9.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 42, first, at the timing b0 when the power is restored, the value of the probability variation counter that was backed up by the game control microcomputer 560 is set in the area in the RAM 55. For example, “24” is set as the value of the probability variation counter. Then, a residual number designation command based on the value of the probability variation counter (residual number designation command indicating that the residual number of the probability variation state is 24) is transmitted, and the effect control microcomputer that has received the residual number designation command 100 sets “24” to the remaining probability variation number K, and displays character information such as “remaining 0 times” on the effect display device 9 as the remaining number display.

  Then, at the timing b1 when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer 100 that has normally received the variation pattern command updates the value of the remaining probability variation count K from “24” to “23”. Then, the character information such as “23 remaining times” is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the remaining number of times display. Further, at this time, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts to display the effect symbol variation based on the normal reception of the background designation command and the display result designation command (not shown). At timing b2 when the special symbol variation display ends, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the probability variation counter from “24” to “23”, and the effect control microcomputer 100 stops and displays the effect symbol. In this way, the production control microcomputer 100 that has received the remaining number designation command indicating the remaining number of times of the probability variation state when the power is restored starts the notification of the remaining number (remaining number display) at the timing b1 when the variation pattern command is received. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load of the production control microcomputer 100 when the power is restored.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice effect process. In the notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (S421).

  When the notice effect executing flag is not set (S421; N), in S422, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice effect start wait timer. The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out (S423; N), the process is terminated. If the notice effect start wait timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the notice effect (S423; Y), the process proceeds to S424.

  In S424, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice effect executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S425).

  Next, after the CPU 101 for effect control reads and sets the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed (stop time effect, additional effect, group effect) (S426), the notice in the process data 1 of the selected process table is displayed. The production process timer is started (S427). In this embodiment, the notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of the notice effects (stop time effect, extra effect, group effect) is stored in a ROM (not shown) provided on the effect control board 80 in advance. Has been.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 produces the production device (production as production component) according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, etc.) of the set notice production process table. Control of the display device 9, the speaker 27 as the effect component as the effect component, the frame LED 28, etc.) is started (S428).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the stored notice effect type has a stop time effect, that is, whether or not the execution of the stop time effect is stored in S294 of the notice effect determining process. (S429). If there is no stop time effect in the stored notice effect type (S429; N), the notice effect process is terminated, and if the stored notice effect type has a stop time effect (S429; Y), the effect The control CPU 101 refers to the process table corresponding to the variation pattern being executed, so that the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 are currently displayed. The time until each of the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol stops is specified (S430). Specifically, when the variation pattern being executed is a non-reach variation pattern that does not execute the pseudo-continuous representation, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped. Time according to the fluctuation pattern (for example, if the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA1-1, the time until the left symbol stops is 2 seconds, the time until the right symbol stops is 4 seconds, and the middle symbol stops. To 5.8 seconds). In addition, when the variation pattern being executed is a normal reach variation pattern that does not execute the pseudo-continuous performance, the CPU 101 for effect control 6 seconds with the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol stop as the first timing. When the variation pattern being executed is a super-reach variation pattern that does not execute the pseudo-continuous production, the time until the right symbol, middle symbol, and left symbol are stopped is longer than the first timing. The second timing is specified as 15 seconds or the like. In addition, when the variation pattern being executed is a variation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous performance, the CPU 101 for effect control executes temporary stop and re-variation for the time until the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol temporarily stop. Specify according to the number of times.

  In addition, when the variation pattern being executed is a normal reach variation pattern in which the pseudo variation effect is executed, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops the effect symbol once or twice, so the time until the middle symbol stops. Is specified as 2 seconds, and the time until the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped is specified. Note that the time until the left symbol and the right symbol stop is 2 seconds> time until the right symbol stops> time until the left symbol stops. If the variation pattern being executed is a super-reach variation pattern that performs a pseudo-continuous production, the production symbol temporarily stops three times, so the time until the middle symbol stops is specified as 5 seconds, and the left symbol The time until the right symbol stops is specified. The time until the left symbol and the right symbol stop is 5 seconds> time until the right symbol stops> time until the left symbol stops.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the stop time effect is executed in the variation in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed, only the period until the temporary stop is first suggested by the timer display. Is not limited to this, and in S430, the period from the start of change until the effect symbol temporarily stops and the period from the start of each re-variation until the effect symbol temporarily stops again are specified. Each time the re-variation is performed, the period until the next temporary stop of the effect symbol may be suggested in the timer display.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an extra effect in the stored notice effect type, that is, whether or not the extra effect is stored in S294 of the notice effect determination process (S431). . When there is an additional effect in the stored notice effect type (S431; Y), based on the time specified in S430, the lower part of the effect symbol (specifically, the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R) ) Starts the timer display for executing the extra effect, and ends the notice effect process (S432). In S432, when the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol are stopped in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as a temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous effect, each symbol display is performed as a timer display for executing the additional effect. When the timer display is started for a time shorter than the time specified in S430 and is different in the lower part of the areas 9L, 9C, 9R, and the right symbol and the left symbol are stopped in a combination of reach in each symbol display area 9L, 9R Starts the timer display for the same time at the bottom of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R and shorter than the time specified in S430 as a timer display for executing the extra effect (for example, the fluctuation pattern being executed is a fluctuation of normal reach). If it is a pattern, start the timer display for 4 seconds, which is shorter than the 6 seconds specified in S430, and execute it. If the fluctuation pattern is a super-reach fluctuation pattern, a timer display of 6 seconds or the like, which is shorter than the 15 seconds specified in S430, is started), and in the lower part of the symbol display area 9C, the symbol display area The timer display is started for a time longer than the timer display started at the bottom of 9L and 9R and shorter than the time specified in S430.

  Further, when there is no additional effect in the stored notice effect type (S431; N), the lower part of the effect symbol (specifically, each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R) based on the time specified in S430. In the lower part of the screen, the timer display for the non-execution effect execution is started, and the notice effect process is terminated (S433).

  In S433, when the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol are stopped in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R as a temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous effect, each symbol is displayed as a timer display when the add-on effect is not executed. In the lower part of the display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, when the timer display for each different time specified in S430 is started and stopped in a combination where the right symbol and the left symbol are in the reach state, a timer for when no additional effect is executed As a display, a timer display is started at the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R for the same period of time until the right symbol and the left symbol specified in S430 are stopped. In the lower part of the symbol display area 9C, the symbol display is performed. Timer display for a longer time than the timer display started at the bottom of the areas 9L and 9R is started.

  In this embodiment, as a timer display, if it is suggested that the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same time in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, it is always stopped in a combination where the left symbol and the right symbol are in the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the same timing (simultaneously) in both the reach variation pattern and the non-reach variation pattern. By providing a pattern and a pattern that stops the left symbol and the right symbol at different timings, it is suggested that the left symbol and the right symbol stop at the same timing in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R as a timer display. However, if the left symbol and right symbol do not stop when the left symbol and the right symbol are in the reach state, or the timer symbol is displayed in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R at a timing when the left symbol and right symbol differ. It left symbol and right symbol even if suggest that may be provided to stop in combination as a reach state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is suggested that the timer display is stopped at different timings in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect symbol is the chance symbol symbol. Or, a temporary stop may be performed with a combination of special symbols, and re-variation may be performed. That is, the symbols may be stopped at different timings in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. In the case where it is suggested, the form in which the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is suggested is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the variation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the left design and the right design The symbol display area 9L is displayed as a timer display by providing a pattern that stops the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol at the same timing. Even if it is suggested that the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped simultaneously in 9R, or the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol are suggested to stop simultaneously in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, the left symbol The middle symbol and the right symbol may be temporarily stopped by a combination of a chance symbol symbol and a special symbol, and a re-variation may be performed.

  In S421, when the notice effect executing flag is set (S421; Y), the process proceeds to S434, and the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the notice effect process timer for changing the process of the notice effect. -1 (S434). Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period is decremented by 1 (S435). When the notice effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0) (S436; Y), the notice effect executing flag is cleared and the notice effect process ends (S447).

  When the notice effect period timer has not timed out (S436; N), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice effect process timer has expired (S437). If the notice effect process timer has not timed out (S437; N), the process proceeds to S440, and if the notice effect process timer has expired (S437; Y), the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched ( S438). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the next preset notice effect process timer set value in the notice effect process table in the process timer, and the process proceeds to S440 (S439).

  In S440, the CPU 101 for effect control executes a control state for the effect device (effect parts) based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, etc. included in the notice effect process data (S440), It is determined whether or not there is a stop time effect in the stored notice effect type, that is, whether or not the stop time effect is stored in S294 of the notice effect determination process (S441). If there is no stop time effect in the stored notice effect type (S441; N), the process proceeds to S444, and if the stored notice effect type has a stop time effect (S441; Y), it is being executed. With reference to the process table of the notice effect, it is determined whether or not it is the update timing of the timer display displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R (S442).

  When it is not the update timing of the timer display (S442; N), the process proceeds to S444, and when it is the update timing of the timer display (S442; Y), it is displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. The timer display is updated and the process proceeds to S444 (S443).

  Then, in S444, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is an extra effect in the stored notice effect type, that is, whether or not the execution of the extra effect is stored in S294 of the notice effect determining process. (S4444). If there is no additional effect in the stored notice effect type (S444; N), the notice effect process is terminated, and if there is an additional effect in the stored notice effect type (S444; Y), further execution is performed. It is determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the extra effect with reference to the process table of the notice effect in the middle (S445). When it is not the execution timing of the extra effect (S445; N), the notice effect processing is terminated, and when it is the execution timing of the extra effect (S445; Y), it is displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. The timer display for executing the added effect is switched to the timer display for when the added effect is not executed, and the notice effect process is terminated (S446).

  Next, the display mode of the stop time effect and the extra effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46.

  When the additional effect is not executed, the reach effect is executed which is executed after the same effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R and reach the reach state. When suggesting the stop time effect, first, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B1), after the effect symbols start to change, in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. The timer display for when no additional effect is executed is started. In the stop time effect, the same time is displayed in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R as an effect suggesting the execution of the reach effect (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (B1)). Thus, the bottom of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R are both displayed as a timer display of 5 seconds.) The present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the reach effect is suggested in the stop time effect. May display different times (timer display) below the symbol display areas 9L and 9R. Further, the lower part of the symbol display area 9C displays a longer time than the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (B1), the symbol display area 9C has a lower part. Is displayed as a timer display for 40 seconds).

  In this way, in this embodiment, in order to suggest execution of reach production in the stop time production, when reaching the reach state regardless of whether or not the stop time production is performed, at least some of the super reach and normal reach fluctuations In the display, the right symbol and the left symbol are simultaneously stopped in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively. In the present embodiment, the right symbol and the left symbol are simultaneously stopped in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R in at least some of the super reach and normal reach variable displays. It is not limited, and the right symbol and the left symbol may be stopped simultaneously in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R in the non-reach variation display, and conversely, only the super reach and normal reach variation display. The right symbol and the left symbol may be stopped simultaneously in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, the right symbol and the left symbol are simultaneously stopped in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R in at least some of the super reach and normal reach variable displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol display areas 9L and 9R may be stopped at different timings for the right symbol and the left symbol in the super reach and normal reach variable display.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (C1) and FIG. 45 (D1), each timer display is subtracted over the period until the effect symbols (right symbol and left symbol) are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R. The timer display in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R is updated to 0 seconds, and at the same time, the right symbol and the left symbol are simultaneously stopped in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively. In this way, the right symbol and the left symbol are simultaneously stopped in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively, so that the middle symbol variation display is executed only in the symbol display area 9C, and thereafter, the effect display device 9 The reach production is executed at

  In addition, when the extra effect is not executed, after chance symbols and special symbols are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, When the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, which is an effect in which re-variation of the effect symbol is executed in each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R, is suggested by the stop time effect, first, FIG. 45 (A) and FIG. 45 (B2). As shown in (2), after the change of the effect symbol is started, the timer display for the non-execution effect execution is started in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. Since the stop time effect is an effect suggesting the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect, different times are displayed below the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R. In particular, the lower part of the symbol display area 9C displays a longer time than the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45 (B2), (5 seconds is displayed as a timer display, 9 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the symbol display area 9C, and 6 seconds is displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the symbol display area 9R).

Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (C2) and FIG. 45 (D2), each timer display is updated to 0 second, and at the same time, the effect symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 9L in the order of left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol. , 9C, 9R. Note that the left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol at this time are temporarily stopped in a combination indicating that re-variation is executed, as shown in FIG. 45 (D2). The left symbol, middle symbols, all right symbols symbol display area 9 L, 9C, after being provisionally stopped at 9R, left symbol again, the middle symbol in Rukoto variable display of the right symbol is performed (again Fluctuation), pseudo-continuous production is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is suggested by the stop time effect, the timer display at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R is updated to 0 seconds, so that the left symbol and the middle symbol are displayed. However, the right pattern is temporarily stopped and re-variation is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous effects are executed a plurality of times, The time until the temporary stop by the pseudo-running effect that is executed last is displayed on the timer display at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R, and is executed until the timer display is updated to zero. The pseudo-continuous effect may not be suggested for the stop time effect.

  Next, the execution mode of the stop time effect at the time of executing the extra effect will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 46 (A) and FIG. 46 (B), after the change of the effect symbol is started, the timer display for executing the effect is added at the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. Is done. At this time, as the timer display started at the bottom of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R, different times are displayed (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46B, symbol display). 3 seconds are displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the area 9L, 6 seconds are displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the symbol display area 9C, and 4 seconds are displayed as a timer display at the bottom of the symbol display area 9R. As the timer display started in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, the same time may be displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 46 (C) and 46 (D), each timer display is subtracted and updated, and the timer display displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area where the effect symbol stops first is 0. When the timer display is first displayed, the timing at which the effect symbol is stopped first is displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area. At that point, the production is added. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (D), when it is time to execute an extra effect, for example, a mini character is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the mini character is displayed in each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R. An effect that acts on the timer display is executed by, for example, attacking the timer display displayed at the bottom.

  In this embodiment, when the timer display displayed at the bottom of each symbol display area where the effect symbol stops first becomes 0, or at the bottom of each symbol display area where the effect symbol stops first. The timing at which the timer display that has been determined is a predetermined display is set as the execution timing of the additional effect, and the form of executing the additional effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, It is also possible to determine the timing for executing the additional effect at the time when it is determined to execute the additional effect (the time when S293 is executed), and to execute the additional effect based on the determined timing.

  In this way, when an extra effect that the mini character acts on each timer display is executed, as shown in FIG. 46 (E), each of the timer displays is executed from the timer display for the extra effect execution. The display is switched to a timer display for when no extra effect is performed, which is displayed for a longer time than the time timer display.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 46 (E) and 46 (F), the timer display for non-execution effect execution is subtracted and updated, and the effect symbols (right symbol and left symbol) are displayed in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R. ) Is subtracted and updated over the period until the display is stopped, the timer display below the symbol display areas 9L and 9R is updated to 0 seconds, and at the same time, the symbol display areas 9L and 9R are displayed. Each of the right symbol and the left symbol stops simultaneously. Then, the right symbol and the left symbol are simultaneously stopped in the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, respectively, so that the middle symbol variation display is executed only in the symbol display area 9C. Production is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45 (B2) to 45 (D2), in the stop time effect, the form that suggests the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is illustrated as the form that suggests the execution timing of the effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and the execution timing of the group effect may be suggested by the stop time effect. Specifically, when displaying a short time (for example, 5 seconds or the like) in the lower part of the symbol display areas 9L and 9R, it is suggested that the group effect is executed before the effect symbol reaches the reach state. When a long time (for example, 30 seconds) is displayed below the display areas 9L and 9R, it is only necessary to indicate that the effect design is in the reach state and the group effect is executed during the reach effect.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the proportion controlled to the big hit gaming state can be varied according to the timing when the reach effect is executed, the game is performed at the timing when the reach effect is executed. And the expectation for whether the reach effect is executed 6 seconds or 1 second after the start of the fluctuation at the timing before the reach effect is executed by executing the stop time effect. A feeling can be given to the player and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, since the timing at which the effect symbol is derived and displayed to the player can be suggested by the stop time effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, by suggesting that the effect symbols are derived and displayed at the same timing, it is possible to indicate that the reach effect is likely to be executed to the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  In this way, in this embodiment, in the stop time effect, it is suggested to the player that the effect symbols are derived and displayed at the same timing in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R. Although the form which suggests that the possibility that the reach effect is executed is high is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the stop time effect, “left”, “middle”, “right” By suggesting that the effect symbols are derived and displayed at different timings in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, it may be suggested that the player is highly likely to perform the reach effect. In addition, it is suggested that the effect symbols are derived and displayed at the same timing in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, so that the effect is displayed in a variable display. Different from the design This suggests that there is a high possibility that the design will stop and a reach effect (for example, a super reach reach effect) that is likely to be a big hit, a high probability that a notice effect will be executed, or a big hit You may do it.

  Moreover, since the ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state differs depending on the mode of the stop time effect, the player can be focused on the mode of the stop time effect and controlled to the big hit game state by the mode of the stop time effect. Since the player can have a sense of expectation for the game, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state is different between when the stop time effect when executing the extra effect is executed and when when the stop time effect when executing the extra effect is executed, when the extra effect is not executed It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the stop time effect is executed or the stop time effect when the add-on effect is executed, and the stop time effect is executed when the add-on effect is not executed. Since the player can be given an expectation for being controlled to the big hit gaming state depending on whether the stop time effect is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, even when the effect symbol variation display is not executed, there is a discrepancy between the remaining number of times until the effect symbol variation display count reaches a predetermined number and the remaining number of times displayed on the effect display device 9. Can be suppressed.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine (so-called first type gaming machine) that shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol has been described, but other models may be used. For example, a variable winning ball apparatus (so-called so-called “socket”) is entered based on the fact that the game state shifts to the first big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and the game medium wins in a predetermined winning opening provided in the gaming area. A game machine that shifts to the second big hit game state based on the fact that a game ball has won a prize (V prize) in a specific prize slot (V prize slot) in the variable prize ball device. It is good also as applying in the game machine which combined 1 type and 2nd type.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip 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 is not reach, 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, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. 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 appropriately changed. 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 the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

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

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 3). The audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the like, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the audio output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in response to the production control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, as well as the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board. 35 or display control can be performed in response to a command received from the sound / lamp board.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of coins are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are set according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. When a symbol is stopped in response to a stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, the predetermined number of medals will be applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player. Is also possible.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine using a game medium is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, such as a game ball or the like It is also possible to apply the present invention to an enclosed game machine that encloses the above game media and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the example in which the counter is added and updated and the timer is subtracted and updated in the variable time timer update processing has been described. ), The counter may be updated by subtraction, and the timer may be updated by addition. Specifically, the initial value of the counter is 25, which is the predetermined value, and the initial value of the timer is 0. In S103 of the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the special figure fluctuation time (for example, non-reach PA1) shown in FIG. If the fluctuation pattern is −1, the special figure fluctuation time of 5.80 seconds is divided by the expiration time of the counter of 100 ms (58) is set, and when the special symbol fluctuation starts, it is shown in FIG. 43 (a ′). When the timer update process starts, the counter is first decremented by -1 (S1001 '), and it is determined whether or not the count of the counter has reached 0 (S1002'). If it has not reached (NO), the process ends. If it has been reached (YES), the counter is reset to the initial value 25 (S1003 ′), the timer is incremented by 1 (S1004 ′), and it is determined whether or not the timer is a set value (S1005 ′). Is If the timer value is not (NO), the process is terminated. If the timer is a set value (YES), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process of S304 (4 in this example). (S1006), the process ends.

  In addition, the timer update processing for the variable time is performed by adding and updating the counter in addition to the one that adds and updates the counter and subtracts and updates the timer (pattern 1) and the one that subtracts and updates the counter and adds and updates the timer (pattern 2). The timer may be added and updated (pattern 3), or the counter may be subtracted and updated to update the timer (pattern 4). Similarly, the timer update process for error time shown in FIG. 43 (b), the timer update process for blade opening interval shown in FIG. 43 (c), and the timer update process for blade opening time shown in FIG. 43 (d), Patterns 2-4 can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43, the example in which the timer update process is performed by the counter and the timer has been described. However, the timer update process may be performed only by the timer without using the counter. .

  For example, when the special figure fluctuation time is within a range that can be measured by a 2-byte timer updated every 4 ms, the counter need not be used. Specifically, before the special figure fluctuation time is set in the timer, whether or not the special figure fluctuation time can be measured by a 2-byte timer updated every 4 ms (ie, 4 minutes 22 seconds 14 or less). If the time cannot be measured, a value obtained by dividing the special figure variation time by the expiration time of 100 ms of the counter is set, and the processing of FIG. In this case, a value obtained by dividing the special figure variation time by the interrupt interval of 4 ms is set, and S1004 to S1006 are executed without executing S1001 to S1003 in the process of FIG. According to this, the burden on the processing of the CPU 56 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the timer is configured by 2 bytes has been described. However, the timer may be configured by 1 byte. Specifically, the time data to be set, such as the time for updating the display when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b, is only within 2 bytes. Sometimes, a 1-byte timer may be used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when there is only time data that can be set within 2 bytes, timer update processing without using a counter may be executed. According to this, the number of timers can be reduced, and the burden on the CPU 56 can be reduced.

  Before executing the timer update process shown in FIG. 43, various timers and various counters are set to the pointers, and then the timer update process is executed, so that S1001 to S1005 in FIG. S1011 to S1015 of b), S1021 to S1025 of FIG. 43C, and S1031 to S1035 of FIG. 43D can be a common module. Specifically, S1001, S1011, S1021, and S1031 are “counter indicated by pointer 1 (initial value is 0) +1”, and S1002, S1012, S1022, and S1032 are “counter indicated by pointer 1 has reached 25 or not. S1003, S1013, S1023, and S1033 “return the counter indicated by the pointer 1 to the initial value”, S10044, S1014, S1024, and S1034 “the timer indicated by the pointer 2 is −1”, S1005, S1015, and S1025 , S1035 is “determining whether or not the timer indicated by the pointer 2 is 0”, a common module can be obtained, and the burden on the main capacity can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol by the method shown in FIG. 43 (a) and FIG. 43 (a ′). Although the example of updating has been described, the change time timer for the effect control microcomputer 100 to measure the change time of the effect symbol (the effect execution time associated with the change display of the special symbol) is used as the game control microcomputer described above. It may be set by the same method as the computer 560 and updated by the same method. For example, in S8010 of the effect symbol variation start process of FIG. 30, a value corresponding to the variation time of the variation pattern specified by the received variation pattern command (for example, if the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-1, the special diagram variation time). 5. 58) obtained by dividing 80 seconds by the expiration time of the counter (100 ms) 58) is set as the initial value of the variable time timer, and each time the effect symbol changing process of S802 is executed, the timer update process shown in FIG. First, the counter is incremented by 1 (S1001), and it is determined whether or not the count of the counter has reached the predetermined value of 25 (S1002). If not reached (NO) If the processing is completed and reached (YES), the counter is reset to the initial value (S1003), the timer is decremented by 1 (S1004), and it is determined whether or not the timer is 0. If the timer is not 0 (NO), the process ends. If the timer is 0 (YES), the value of the effect symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process of S803. The process is terminated. According to this, since the data of the fluctuation pattern is updated by the timer as 2 bytes, and the time is updated by using a counter for 1 byte separately from that, the timer 100 is also provided on the production control microcomputer 100 side. The time that can be measured can be increased as compared with the case of using only, and the data amount of the variation pattern can be prevented from increasing.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs a timer display on the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R is illustrated as stop time production, this invention is not limited to this, Stop As the time effect, the timer display may be executed only in the lower part of any one or two of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which determines whether a stop time effect is performed after determining whether a fluctuation display result is made a big hit (after execution of a special symbol normal process). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by determining whether or not to execute the stop time effect before determining whether or not to make the variable display result a big hit, the variable display result is completely different. You may make it perform stop time direction irrespective of it.

  Moreover, in the said Example, by performing a timer display on the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R as a stop time effect, the timing which will be in a reach state, and an effect symbol (a left symbol, a middle symbol) as a pseudo-continuous effect However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach is determined by the number, size, type, and the like of characters displayed on the effect display device 9. It may be possible to suggest the timing at which the state is reached or the timing at which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and as shown in the above-described Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-93653), the timing at which the reach state is reached by the time chart. Or the timing at which the production symbol temporarily stops.

  In the above-described embodiment, the mode for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state as the specific gaming state in the special symbol normal processing is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol normal processing is performed. In this case, it may be determined whether or not the specific game state is controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 3 symbols of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol were provided as an effect design, the form which suggests the stop timing of this 3 symbols by stop time effect is illustrated, but this invention is this. However, it is possible to provide four or more symbols as production symbols, and as a stop time production, the stop timing of at least one of these symbols is suggested. You can do it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the stop time effect, the effect symbols (left symbol, right symbol) stop at the same symbol, the timing at which the reach effect is executed, and the effect symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as such, the temporary stop of the effect symbol in the reach effect or the pseudo-ream effect, etc. When the execution timing of a specific effect is suggested in the stop time effect, a case where the specific effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the stop time effect may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when a mini character acts on each timer display during execution of a stop time effect, these each timer display switches to the timer display in which a display longer than each of these timer displays is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely to the addition effect, the mini character acts on each timer display during the execution of the stop time effect. Each timer display may execute a shortened effect in which the timer display is switched to a timer display that is displayed for a shorter time than each timer display.

  In the embodiment, when the stop time effect is executed, the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped after specifying the time until the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are stopped. Although the example which determines the time of the timer display performed in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R based on this is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this and performs stop time effect When the timer display is performed, the timer display time to be executed in the lower part of each symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R is determined first, and the left symbol is displayed in the reach state or pseudo-continuous effect according to the determined timer display time. The timing at which the middle symbol and the right symbol stop may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, in the normal reach variation pattern, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in a combination indicating reach when 6 seconds have elapsed from the start of variation, and in the super reach variation pattern, the variation start time However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left symbol and the right symbol indicate reach. The timing of stopping in combination may be different for each variation pattern.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although stop time effect was made into a kind of notice effect, the form displayed on the effect display apparatus 9 only when execution of stop time effect is decided is illustrated, but this invention is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop time effect may always be executed together with the variation display of the effect symbol.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the stop time effect is a form that suggests the timing at which the left symbol and the right symbol stop at a combination indicating reach, and the timing at which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol temporarily stop as a pseudo-continuous effect. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the stop time effect, the timing at which the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are derived and displayed in a combination that indicates a big hit or miss, that is, the left symbol, the middle symbol You may make it suggest the timing which a symbol and a right symbol stop in the aspect determined in S8002 of an effect symbol variation start process.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when execution of the superimposition effect was determined by stop time effect, the form which performs an superimposition effect only once was illustrated, However, This invention is not limited to this, A stop is performed If the execution of the extra effect is determined in the time effect, the additional effect may be executed a plurality of times.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which only suggests the timing which becomes the reach state which is a predetermined | prescribed effect by a timer display was illustrated as a stop time effect, this invention is not limited to this, A modified example As an alternative, the rate at which the variable display result is a big hit may be varied according to the timing suggested in the stop time effect.

  For example, the stop time effect is an effect suggesting the execution timing of the group effect. Then, when the execution of the group effect is determined in the notice effect determination process (S298; Y), the effect control CPU 101 performs the group effect execution timing suggested in the stop time effect based on the determined group effect type. To decide. Specifically, when the variation pattern to be executed is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state in 10 seconds from the start of the variation (a reach effect is executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the group effect A is to be executed. For example, the timer display time is set to a timing (for example, 7 seconds) before the group effect A for executing the group effect A at a higher rate than the timing (for example, 13 seconds) during the reach effect after the reach state for executing the group effect B. On the other hand, when the execution of the group effect B is determined, the time to be displayed on the timer after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed at a higher rate than the timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed. The timing is determined during the reach production.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the timer display of the time determined in the notice effect determination process by executing the notice effect process. At this time, when the time displayed as the timer display indicates the timing before the reach state, it indicates that the group effect A whose jackpot expectation is lower than the group effect B is suggested, so the timing before the reach state It can be suggested by the timer display indicating that the big hit expectation is low. In addition, when the time displayed as the timer display indicates that the reach effect after the reach state is longer than the timing before the reach state, the execution of the group effect B having a higher jackpot expectation than the group effect A is suggested. Therefore, the timer display indicating the timing during the reach presentation after the reach state can indicate that the big hit expectation is higher than when the timer display indicating the timing before the reach state is executed.

  Thus, in the modified example, depending on whether the stop time effect indicating the timing before the reach state or the stop time effect indicating the timing during the reach effect after the reach state is executed, the jackpot gaming state is set. Since the controlled ratio can be different, whether the stop time effect to be executed is a stop time effect that suggests the timing before the reach state or a stop time effect that suggests the timing during the reach effect after the reach state It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for the game and to improve the interest of the game.

  In this modification, when execution of the group effect A is determined, the timer display time is determined at a timing before the reach state in which the group effect A is executed at a rate of 90%, and a rate of 10%. In order to suggest execution of a group effect different from the group effect that is actually executed, such as suggesting the execution of the group effect B, by determining the timing during the reach effect after the reach state in which the group effect B is executed. Alternatively, even when the non-execution of the group effect is determined, the execution of the group effect A or the group effect B may be suggested by executing the timer display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the reach effect determined to be executed in advance according to the variation pattern to be executed and the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous effect are set as predetermined effects, execution is suggested in the stop time effect. However, this is not limited to this, and it is also possible to suggest the execution of the predetermined effect in the stop time effect by using the effect that the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute as the predetermined effect, as in the group effect of the modification. good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the form which suggests the execution timing of predetermined | prescribed effects, such as the temporary stop of the effect design in the variation effect display and the pseudo | simulation continuous effect in the stop time effect as the suggestion effect in the same variation, was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a regular effect that is executed at regular intervals regardless of whether or not the variable display is being executed, In the suggestion effect, a period until the start of the regular effect may be suggested.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the form which suggests the execution timing of predetermined | prescribed effects, such as the temporary stop of the effect design in the variation effect display and the pseudo | simulation continuous effect in the stop time effect as the suggestion effect in the same variation, was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect that is executed in a state where a variable display such as during a big hit game is not executed is a predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect is started in the suggestion effect. You may make it suggest a period. In particular, during the big hit game, the sound output from the speaker 27, the light emission from the frame LED 28, and the effect display device in different rounds depending on whether or not the game state is controlled to the probability change state or the short time state after the big hit game ends. A predetermined effect may be executed by image display or the like at 9, and the number of remaining rounds, which is a period until the predetermined effect is started, may be suggested in the suggestion effect. Thus, in the case where the predetermined effect and the suggestive effect are executed during the big hit game, the probability variation state and the short time state correspond to the specific game state.

1 Pachinko machine 9 Production display devices 9L, 9C, 9R Symbol display area 56 CPU
91 Blade 100 Production Control Microcomputer 101 Production Control CPU
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Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
Determining means for determining whether to control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect at different timings after the start of variable display;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect suggesting a timing at which the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect execution means;
With
The predetermined effect executing means is configured such that the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state differs between when the predetermined effect is executed at a first timing and when the predetermined effect is executed at a second timing different from the first timing. To perform the predetermined effect,
The suggestion effect execution means executes an suggestion effect that suggests that the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing, and an suggestion effect that suggests that the predetermined effect is executed at the second timing , It is possible to execute a non-change suggestion effect in which the effect aspect does not change during the suggestion effect and a change suggestion effect in which the effect aspect changes in the middle of the suggestion effect,
The gaming machine, wherein a ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is different between when the non-change suggesting effect is executed and when the change suggesting effect is executed . A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
Determining means for determining whether to control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect at a first timing after the start of variable display or a second timing different from the first timing;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect suggesting a timing at which the predetermined effect is executed by the predetermined effect execution means;
With
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect suggesting that the predetermined effect is executed at the first timing, and suggesting effect that the predetermined effect is executed at the second timing. The suggestion effect is executed so that the ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is different from the time of executing the non-change suggestion effect in which the effect aspect does not change in the middle of the suggestion effect, and the effect aspect in the middle of the suggestion effect It is possible to execute change suggestion effects that change,
The gaming machine, wherein a ratio controlled to the specific gaming state is different between when the non-change suggesting effect is executed and when the change suggesting effect is executed . Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling execution of the effect based on a command transmitted from the game control means;
A timer for measuring the time related to the progress of the game, updated based on the count number of the counter updated every predetermined time reaching a predetermined number;
With
The game control means includes
Command transmission means for transmitting a variable display related command and a predetermined command related to the variable display of identification information;
State control means for controlling to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player until the number of times of the variable display becomes a predetermined number of times,
The production control means includes
Fluctuation display executing means for executing fluctuation display based on the fluctuation display related command;
Updating means for updating the remaining number of times until the number of times of variation display becomes the predetermined number of times based on the variation display related command in the advantageous gaming state;
Notification means for notifying the update result by the update means,
The variation display execution means includes:
When the variable display related command is normally received while being controlled in the normal gaming state, the variable display is executed even if the predetermined command is not normally received,
When the variable display related command is normally received when controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the variable display is executed on condition that the predetermined command is normally received,
The updating means updates the remaining number of times even when the predetermined command is not normally received when the variable display related command is normally received when controlled to the advantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that

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