JP6487372B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

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

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

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

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

  This type of gaming machine usually determines immediately whether or not to make a big hit or reach based on the start winning when the game ball starts to win in the start winning opening provided in the game area. Instead, each random number value is read out at a timing when the variable display based on the start winning can be started, and it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or reach.

  On the other hand, such a gaming machine is configured to pre-read each random number value in advance and determine whether or not it will be a big hit or reach before executing the variable display based on the start winning prize. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game control means holds the stored storage information indicating that there has been a start prize (information indicating which of the two pieces of identification information the start prize is received and the number of reserved memories) Command for designating information) and a command for designating the result of the pre-reading determination are transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means is based on the received command before the variable display based on the start winning prize is executed. It is configured so as to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying the possibility of occurrence or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-35879 A (FIGS. 16, 17, etc.)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to execute a highly reliable notice effect according to whether or not it is a big hit or reach before executing the fluctuation display based on the start winning prize. Is possible. However, even if a part of the command transmitted at the start winning prize cannot be received normally, the notice effect can be executed, so it is specified by the command that could not be received normally. The notice effect is executed based on information with low credibility, and the reliability of the notice effect may be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of preventing the reliability of the notice effect from being lowered in a game machine capable of executing the notice effect before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is performed. Objective.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and controls the progress of the game (for example, , A game control microcomputer 560) and an effect control means (for example, speaker 27, lamp / LED, etc.) including variable display means based on information from the game control means (for example, effect control command) ( For example, the game control means includes a hold storage means (for example, a hold storage buffer in the RAM 55) that stores information relating to variable display as a hold storage, and a variable display when starting variable display. Deciding means for deciding whether or not the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is set to a predetermined state related to the advantageous state; Judgment means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) that determines whether or not a predetermined state (for example, whether or not a big hit, whether or not a small hit, a type of big hit, or a fluctuation with super reach) is determined. Steps S216A, S216B, S216D, S216E, S216H, S216I and Steps S226A, S226B, S226D, S226E, S226H, S226I are executed, and the stored information is increased when the reserved memory is increased (for example, the first start A reserved storage information transmitting means for transmitting a winning designation command, a second start winning designation command, and a combined reserved memory number designation command (for example, a part for executing steps S217, S219, S227, and S229 in the game control microcomputer 560); The determination result of the determination means Determination result information transmitting means (for example, steps S216C, S216F, S216G, S216J, S216K in the game control microcomputer 560) for transmitting a plurality of determination result information (for example, winning design symbol designating command, winning designating command) And steps S226C, S226F, S226G, S226J, and S226K), and determination result information transmitting means for transmitting determination result information indicating the determination result of the determining means, and the effect control means includes a plurality of determinations. Based on the result information, a notice effect is executed for performing a notice effect (for example, see FIGS. 40 and 41) for notifying that there is a possibility of a predetermined state before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is performed. Means (for example, step S8 in the production control microcomputer 100) 45A to S845C) and variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result information, and the notice effect executing means includes one determination result information among the plurality of determination result information. Is not executed normally, the notice effect is not executed, and when the plurality of determination result information is not consistent, the notice effect is not executed , and the first display is performed in the variable display multiple times. A second pattern for executing a first pattern for executing a notice effect, a second notice effect for notifying that a predetermined state is more likely than the first notice effect, and a first notice effect were executed. The notice effect can be executed by any one of the third pattern that executes the second notice effect later, and there are a plurality of effect forms of the first notice effect, and the notice effect executing means provides the effect form of the first notice effect. In response to the, When the notice effect is executed so that the proportion of the notice effect is executed according to the three patterns, and when the notice effect is executed according to the third pattern, the second notice effect is obtained at a plurality of timings after the first notice effect is executed. Can be executed. According to such a configuration, when one determination result information among the plurality of determination result information cannot be normally received, the notice effect is not executed, and thus the reliability of the notice effect is reduced. Can be prevented.

In (unit 2) means 1, announcement attraction executing means, even when it is not possible to receive determine constant result information by the order of the normal (e.g., receives the winning time effect specified command after the winning time performance symbol specifying command The notification effect is not executed (for example, it is determined that the command is not received even if the command cannot be received in the regular order in step S1002). . According to such a configuration, even when receiving the stamp constant result information of the contents of the normal accident by data errors (command garbled) or the like, it fails to receive determine constant result information by the order of the legitimate Since the notice effect is not executed, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the notice effect that can be executed before the variable display is performed.

In (unit 3) means 1 or means 2, announcement attraction execution means, a portion of the stamp constant result information transmitted on the basis of one pending memory (e.g., a winning time of performance symbol specifying command or a winning time of presentation specified command Is not normally received (for example, N in step S1002), the notice effect is not executed until the variable display based on one hold storage is started (for example, the command is not executed in step S1008). The value of the total pending storage number when reception occurs is set in the limit period counter, and the value of the limit period counter is subtracted at the start of fluctuation in steps S820B and S820C. The restriction flag is reset, and the notice effect is not determined while the notice effect restriction flag is set (Y in step S1000). In the case of the second embodiment, the notice effect is determined even when the notice effect restriction flag is set, but the notice effect restriction flag is set in the effect symbol variation processing. If it is, the notice effect is not executed: the execution of the notice effect may be limited until the variable display based on one hold memory is finished. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the alignment of the notice effect.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the effect control means specifies the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means based on the reserved storage information, and the specified number of reserved memories. hold display control means for hold display of the display by a predetermined display mode (e.g., portions for performing the steps S661 (Fig. 45) in the presentation control microcomputer 100) includes, hold display control means, to one of the pending memory some of the basis and transmitted determine the constant result information (e.g., any of the winning time performance symbol specifying command or a winning time of presentation specifying command) If it can not receive the normal, corresponding to a pending memory hold display of the display mode of the preset display mode (e.g., black circles shown in FIG. 46, open circles) is configured to display a special display form different from the (e.g. star) It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize an abnormal state can not be normally received a portion of the stamp constant result information.

In any of the (unit 5) means 1 means 4, announcement attraction execution means, a portion of the stamp constant result information transmitted on the basis of one pending memory (e.g., a winning time of performance symbol specifying command or winning If any of the hour effect designation commands) cannot be normally received, the notice effect is not executed until the variable display based on one hold memory is started (for example, the command is not received in step S1008). The value of the total pending storage number at the time of occurrence is set in the limit period counter, the value of the limit period counter is subtracted at the start of fluctuation in steps S820B and S820C, and when the limit period counter value becomes 0, the notice effect limit flag the reset) after a period of notice effect is not running has elapsed, Oyo hold stored information received in the period in which the informational display is not running Beauty-format is capable of executing prediction effect based on the constant-result information (e.g., perform the step S1006 of FIG. 47 in effect control microcomputer 100, if the announcement attraction restriction flag is reset in step S820C, step S845C May be configured). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the execution frequency of the notice effect and improve the interest of the game.

In any of (unit 6) means one of the means 4, announcement attraction execution means, a portion of the stamp constant result information transmitted on the basis of one pending memory (e.g., a winning time of performance symbol specifying command or winning If any of the hour effect designation commands) cannot be normally received, the notice effect is not executed until the variable display based on one hold memory is started (for example, the command is not received in step S1008). The value of the total pending storage number at the time of occurrence is set in the limit period counter, the value of the limit period counter is subtracted at the start of fluctuation in steps S820B and S820C, and when the limit period counter value becomes 0, the notice effect limit flag the reset), perform a prediction effect based on the pending store information received after the period of notice effect is not running has elapsed and determination Priority determination result information (For example, when it is determined in step S1000 that the notice effect restriction flag is set, the process of determining the notice effect in step S1006 is not executed, and after the notice effect restriction flag is reset, step S1006 is executed. The process may be executed, and the notice effect determined in the process of step S1006 may be executed in step S845C). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load and program capacity.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect designating command at the time of winning, and the effect designating command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice selection table. It is a time chart which shows the restriction period of notice production. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a super reach notice screen (notice C-1). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a jackpot notice screen (notice A). It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a pending | holding memory | storage display control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a hold display. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of notification effect setting processing.

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

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

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). 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.

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) 4 is displayed. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). 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.

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

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of pending pending memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18c 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. It should be noted that only the first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b are provided, and the total hold memory display unit 18c is not provided on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Good.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, 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 indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, 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 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes long and the number of times of opening is increased.

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

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won 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, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  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).

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  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).

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43. .

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

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

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Eventually, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 6, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA 1-4 variation pattern that is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed four times.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when sudden probability change big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the variation patterns that are used when the sudden probability change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, the re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed four times. Further, the re-variation is performed twice for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

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

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three re-variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of four re-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 this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In the case of a small hit or suddenly probable big hit, a special CA4-1 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 that is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with REIT It is classified. Further, in the case of deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach or a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach or a specific effect. A non-reach CA 2-2, a non-reach CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect, and a normal CA 2-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that includes only a normal reach. And normal CA2-4 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and three re-variations pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach and two re-variations pseudo-continuations. -5 and super CA2-6 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

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

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each value described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) is set in the probability change jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. Moreover, the numerical value described in FIG. 8B is a small hit 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, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIG. 8B indicates the probability (ratio) of being a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  FIGS. 8C and 8D are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8C determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. Further, FIG. 8D shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, in the big hit type determination table 131a, determination is made for all of “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. A case will be described in which determination values are assigned only to “normal big hit” and “probability big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b while values are assigned.

  The “probability change big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state ends. Further, the “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state and is not shifted to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, only the short time state is transferred).

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

  9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on (Random 2).

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

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 9B used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. 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.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of normal big hit or probable big hit, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251. If so, it can be seen that a variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

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

  FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B. Among these, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss that is used when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a loss symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

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

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

  Each of the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 in the case of deviation, It can be seen that at least super-reach (super-reach A, super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the gaming state and the total number of pending storages.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, a case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table or a loss variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether the current gaming state is a probabilistic state, a short-time state, or a normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately is used. May be. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern for shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10B. Although the case where it is configured so that there is a case is shown, the total number of reserved memories (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state ) May be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory views showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, 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 together with a super reach). In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special CA4- that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach are used. 2 shows a case of classification into two. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2, a special effect PG 1-2, and a special effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command indicating the contents of the judgment result of the big hit / small win at the time of winning and the judgment result of the big hit type in the case of big win (disconnected, normal big hit, probability variable big hit, sudden probability variable big hit, small hit) (Winning effect designating command). The detailed contents of the winning design symbol designation command will be described with reference to FIG.

  The command 96XX (H) is the content of the determination result of the variation mode (variation pattern type) at the time of winning (the determination result as to whether or not the super reach is reached when the start condition is established and the variation display is executed). Is an effect control command indicating a winning effect designation command. In this embodiment, a determination result designation command that differs depending on whether or not the big hit is determined is transmitted based on the determination that the super reach is reached at the time of winning determination. However, regardless of whether or not it is a big hit, a common winning effect designation command may be transmitted. The detailed contents of the winning effect designation command will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that the jackpot game is normally a big jackpot (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). is there. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is a normal state. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short state (including a probability variation state).

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 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, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the design symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces the effect according to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a winning design symbol designating command and a winning designating command. As shown in FIG. 14, the winning design symbol 1 designation command 9501 (H) is determined to be out of place in the determination as to whether or not to make a big hit in the start opening switch passage process (step S312) at the start winning. Is an effect control command for designating. The winning design symbol 2 designation command 9502 (H) is determined to be a big hit in the determination of whether or not to make a big hit in the start opening switch passage process (step S312) at the time of a start winning, and is usually determined as a big hit type as a big hit type. This is an effect control command for designating that The winning design symbol 3 designation command 9503 (H) is determined to be a big hit in the determination of whether or not to make a big hit in the start opening switch passage process (step S312) at the time of a start winning, and is determined to be a promising big hit as a big hit type. This is an effect control command for designating that The winning design symbol 4 designation command 9504 (H) is determined to be a big hit in the determination of whether or not to make a big hit in the start opening switch passage process (step S312) at the time of a start winning, and is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit as a big hit type. This is an effect control command for designating that the action is performed. Effect control for designating that the winning design symbol 5 designation command 9505 (H) is determined to be a small hit in the determination of whether or not to make a small hit in the start opening switch passage process (step S312) at the time of starting winning. It is a command.

  Winning effect designation command 9601 (H) designates not to execute the variation pattern type with super reach at the time of losing (execute either variation pattern type of non-reach or normal reach at the time of losing). The prize control command 9602 (H) is an effect control command for designating that a variation pattern type with super reach when always out of play is executed. In addition, the prize direction designation command 9603 (H) does not necessarily execute the variation pattern type with super reach when the big hit (executes any of the fluctuation pattern types of non-reach, normal reach or super reach when the big hit) The winning effect designation command 9604 (H) is an effect control command that designates that the variable pattern type with super reach at the time of a big win is always executed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10, when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) belongs to the range of 230 to 251, the variation pattern type accompanied by super reach when it is always out of place is determined. Is done. An effect control command for designating this is a winning effect designation command 9602 (H). On the other hand, when the value of the random number for variation pattern type (random 2) belongs to the range of 229 or less, the variation pattern type with super-reach at the time of deviating always is not determined, and variation with non-reach / normal reach A pattern type is determined. An effect control command for designating this is a winning effect designation command 9601 (H).

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251 (for example, whether or not it is greater than or equal to the threshold 230) is shown. It is also possible to sequentially determine all threshold values that can be the boundary of the variation pattern type, and to send different winning effect designation commands depending on which threshold value belongs to. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, threshold values 80, 100, 170, 180, 200, 215, and 230 that can be the boundary of the variation pattern type are sequentially determined, and a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random) The value of 2) is determined to belong to 79 or less, 80 to 99, 100 to 169, 170 to 179, 180 to 199, 200 to 214, 215 to 229 or 230 to 251. A winning effect designation command corresponding to the numerical range may be transmitted.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit (that is, a big hit of 15 rounds), the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 150 to When belonging to the range of 251, the variation pattern type accompanied by super reach at the time of 15 round big hit is always determined. The effect control command for designating this is a winning effect designating command 9604 (H). On the other hand, when the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probable big hit (that is, a big hit of 15 rounds), if the value of the random number for random pattern type (random 2) belongs to the range of 149 or less, the big hit type is always 15 round big hit The variation pattern type with super-reach is not determined, but the variation pattern type with either normal reach or super reach is determined. The effect control command for designating this is a winning effect designation command 9603 (H).

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is 150 to 251 (for example, whether or not the threshold value is 150 or more) is shown. It is also possible to sequentially determine all threshold values that can be the boundary of the variation pattern type, and to send different winning effect designation commands depending on which threshold value belongs to. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, threshold values 39, 75, 80, and 150 that can be the boundary of the variation pattern type are sequentially determined, and the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is 38. Hereinafter, depending on whether it is determined to belong to 39 to 74, 75 to 79, 80 to 149, or 150 to 215, a winning effect designation command corresponding to the numerical range determined to belong may be transmitted. Good.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a sudden probability change big hit or small win, only the winning effect design 4 designation command or the winning effect design 5 designation command is transmitted, and the winning effect 1 designation command to winning prize is sent. Although the hour effect 4 designation command is not transmitted (see N in steps S216H and S226H to be described later), it is preferable that the prize presentation effect designation command is transmitted even in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit. In this case, for example, an award winning designation command for suddenly probable big hits or small wins is also prepared in advance. In the examples shown in FIGS. It is determined whether or not the threshold value 101 or more that can be a boundary of the variation pattern type is determined, and an effect designating command for winning is determined depending on whether the value of the random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination is 100 or less or 101 or more May be transmitted. With such a configuration, in step S1003 of the notice effect setting process (see FIG. 31) described later, the effect control designating command and the effect designating command for winning a prize are displayed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side even in the case of sudden probability change big hit or small hit. It is possible to determine whether or not the contents of the prize-designating effect designation command match, and if they are inconsistent (for example, even if a prize-designating effect designating command is received that designates a sudden change or big hit Regardless of whether or not a winning effect designation command for a normal jackpot / probable big hit or a winning effect designation command for losing is received), the process proceeds to the processing of steps S1007 and S1008 to limit the execution of the notice effect. can do.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks 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) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. 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 (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step 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 opening process (step 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 step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

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

  FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 18A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 18A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 18 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing a random number or the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 18B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S215 with the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 8A, and checks whether or not they match, The big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S215 is compared with the small hit determination value shown in FIG. 8B, and a small hit determination process is performed to confirm whether or not they match (step S216A). ). If it is determined in step S216A that the game is a big hit, the big hit type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step S215 is compared with the determination value set in the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8C. Thus, the big hit type is determined (step S216B). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, determining the type of big hit or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing In addition, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, steps S216A to S216K and steps S226A to S226A By executing S226K, it is confirmed in advance whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and whether or not to become a super reach during the variation display of the big hit type and effect design. By doing so, it is predicted whether to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, whether to make a big hit, a super hit type, or a super reach in advance before the change display of the production symbol is executed, As described above, a notice effect such as a big hit or a super reach by the effect control microcomputer 100 (because it is a notice effect executed based on a determination result such as a big hit at the start winning prize, Say).

  In the determination process of step S216A, for example, the CPU 56 always determines the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 8A regardless of whether the gaming state is the probability variation state or the normal state. It may be determined whether or not a big hit is made. Also, for example, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state (specifically, whether or not the probability variation flag is set). If the probability variation state is established, it is shown in the right column of FIG. It is determined whether or not it will be a big hit using the jackpot judgment value for probability change, and if it is a normal state, will it be a big hit using the normal jackpot judgment value shown in the left column of FIG. 8 (A)? It may be determined whether or not.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a control for transmitting a winning design symbol designation command (see FIG. 14) according to the determination result of the big hit / small hit determination in step S216A and the determination result of the big hit type in S216B (step S216C). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the determination result of steps S216A and S216B is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit (step S216D). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251 (step S216E). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the case of 15 rounds of big hit, regardless of whether the big hit type is a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit, the variation pattern type If the value of the random number for determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the winning effect 4 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S 216 F). . On the other hand, if the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is not in the range of 150 to 251 (if it is in the range of 149 or less), the CPU 56 designates the effect control 3 for the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit a command is performed (step S216G).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the determination result in step S216A is “out of” (step S216H). If it is “out of”, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S215. ) Is in the range of 230 to 251 (step S216I). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the case of losing, the value of the random number for random pattern type determination (random 2) regardless of the gaming state or the total number of pending storages Is in the range of 230 to 251, variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed. For example, the total number of reserved memory at the time of start winning and the total number of reserved memory at the time when the variable display is actually started are not necessarily the same (usually, increase / decrease after the start winning). The decision of the variation pattern type at the start of variation does not always match the selected variation pattern type determination table, and it is generally difficult to determine and predict whether or not the super reach will be made in advance at the time of starting winning. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), the variation pattern type determination table for losing 135A used with the total number of pending storages 3 and the total number of pending storages 3 or more are used. Since the range of determination values assigned to the super CA 2-6 that is the variation pattern type with super reach is the same (230 to 251) in the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss, any table is selected. However, when the value of the random number for random variation pattern determination (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, it can be determined that at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B). If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning effect 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S 219 J). . On the other hand, if the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is not in the range of 230 to 251 (if it is in the range of 229 or less), the CPU 56 designates the effect control 1 for the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit the command is performed (step S219K).

  If it is not “out of step” in step S216H, that is, if there is a sudden probability big hit or small hit, the process proceeds to step S217 as it is, and the winning effect designation command is not transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S217). Further, the CPU 56 increments the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (step S218). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S219). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start winning designation command.

  The sending order of the winning effect designating command and the winning effect command may be reversed. For example, after sending the winning effect 1 specifying command to winning effect 4 specifying command, the winning effect design 1 specifying command is transmitted. ~ A winning design symbol 5 designation command may be transmitted. In addition, the order of sending the command indicating the result of winning such as the winning design symbol designating command or the winning design command and the command indicating the hold information such as the start winning designating command or the total pending memory number designating command are reversed. For example, after transmitting the start winning designation command (first start winning designation command or second start winning designation command) and the combined pending storage number designation command, the winning design symbol 1 designation command to the winning design symbol 5 may be used. You may make it transmit a designation | designated command and a prize production | presentation 1 designation command-a prize presentation | presentation 4 designation command.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S29).

  As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 has received the winning effect designating command transmitted in steps S216F, S216G, S216J, and S216K and the winning effect designating command transmitted in step S216C. Based on this, the notice effect for notifying the super reach is executed, but the effect mode according to the total number of reserved memory (for example, the total number of reserved memory is set in the notice number counter at the start of the notice effect, By updating the notice count counter, it becomes possible to grasp the number of remaining fluctuations until the notice target change, and as shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. Display a different character string as a line of). In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 grasps the current total pending storage number based on the total pending storage number designation command transmitted in step S219.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  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 (step S225). In the process of step S225, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  The processes of steps S226A to S226K below are the same as the processes of steps S216A to S216K. That is, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in step S225 with the jackpot determination value shown in FIG. 8A and checks whether or not they match, The big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in S225 is compared with the small hit determination value shown in FIG. 8B, and a small hit determination process for confirming whether or not they match is executed (step S226A). ). If it is determined in step S226A that the jackpot is to be won, the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step S225 is compared with the determination value set in the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8D. Thus, the big hit type is determined (step S226B).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes control to transmit a winning effect designating command (see FIG. 14) according to the determination result of the big hit / small hit determination of step S226A and the determination result of the big hit type of S226B (step S226C). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the determination result of steps S226A and S226B is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit (step S226D), and if it is a normal big hit or a probable variation big hit, the variation pattern type extracted in step S225. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determination (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251 (step S226E). If the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is in the range of 150 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the winning effect 4 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S <b> 226 </ b> F). . On the other hand, if the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) is not in the range of 150 to 251 (if it is in the range of 149 or less), the CPU 56 designates the effect control 3 for the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit the command is performed (step S226G).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the determination result of step S226A is “out of” (step S226H). If it is “out of”, the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S225. ) Is in the range of 230 to 251 (step S216I). If the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) is in the range of 230 to 251, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a winning effect 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S 229 J). . On the other hand, if the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is not in the range of 230 to 251 (if it is in the range of 229 or less), the CPU 56 designates the effect control 1 for the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit the command is performed (step S229K).

  If it is not “out of step” in step S226H, that is, if there is a sudden probability big hit or small hit, the process proceeds to step S227 as it is, and the winning effect designation command is not transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S227). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S228). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S229). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer 100 has received the winning effect designating command transmitted in steps S216F, S216G, S216J, and S216K and the winning effect designating command transmitted in step S226C. Based on this, the notice effect is executed, but the notice effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the current total number of reserved memories. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 grasps the current total pending storage number based on the total pending storage number designation command transmitted in step S229.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-215, S216A-S216K, S217-S219, and the process of step S223-225, S226A-S226K, S227-S229 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected. Note that even if the processes of steps S213 to 215, S216A to S216K, S217 to S219 and the processes of steps S223 to 225, S226A to S226K, and S227 to S229 are realized by a single common routine, the first reserved memory A buffer and a second reserved storage buffer are prepared in separate areas of the RAM 55 with the same buffer structure.

  In this embodiment, the winning effect designating command (95XX (H)), the winning effect designating command (96XX (H)), the first starting winning designation command or the second starting winning designation command, and the summation pending storage The number designation command is transmitted within 4 ms (within one interrupt process).

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the data set at the beginning of the pending specific area is data indicating “first” (step S52). If the data set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is data indicating “first”, the CPU 56 determines whether the special symbol pointer (special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being processed). Data indicating “first” is set in a flag indicating whether the symbol process is being performed (step S53). If the data set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”), the CPU 66 indicates “second” in the special symbol pointer. Data is set (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the corresponding special symbol variation display is executed in the order in which the first winning winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are won. (That is, the change display of the first special symbol is executed in response to the start winning at the first start winning opening 13, and the change display of the second special symbol is executed in response to the start winning at the second start winning opening 14. Executed).

  In addition, instead of the start winning order, for example, the change display of the second special symbol may be performed with priority. In this case, in step S52, the CPU 56 checks whether there is even one piece of data indicating “second” in the reserved specific area. If there is even one piece of data indicating “second”, the process proceeds to step S54, and data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. On the other hand, if there is no data indicating “second” (that is, if only data indicating “first” is set), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S53 and sets “first” in the special symbol pointer. Set the data indicating. Further, when priority is given to the variable display of the second special symbol, the reserved specific area may not be provided. In this case, first, it is confirmed whether or not there is a reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (whether values such as random R, random 1, random 2, etc. are stored). And the data indicating “second” may be set in the special symbol pointer. On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory in the second reserved memory buffer (in this case, there is a reserved memory only in the first reserved memory buffer), the process proceeds to step S53, and data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer Should be set.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each 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 (step 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. Further, data indicating “first” set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is deleted, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area are shifted. 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. Further, data indicating “second” set at the beginning of the reserved specific area is deleted, and the contents of the subsequent reserved specific area 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 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S225 of the start port switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are 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 or the short-time 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. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. 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 a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIG. 8B) to calculate the small hit The determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 8B, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8C. 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. 8D.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S225 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer and the second hold memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability that probability variation big hit is selected is high. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the sudden probability variation big hit may be selected only when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, even when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the sudden probability variation big hit may be selected, and when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the second The selection ratio of each jackpot type may be the same when the special symbol variation display is executed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. ) To (C)) is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 9D) as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is usually determined to be a big hit, a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, and the timing of digesting the number of times or the special symbol changes when it is determined to be a big hit It is reset at the timing when the display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S98.

  If the time flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S96). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination table 135A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  When the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a table to be used for this purpose, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B (see FIG. 10B) is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

  In this embodiment, when the processing of steps S95 to S98 is executed, the gaming state is a short-time state (including a case where the probability variation state is included) or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 10B is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S102, which will be described later. If the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the process changes in step S105. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern (see FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the short-time state (including the case where the probability variation state is included) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be performed. .

  In this embodiment, even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), the shortened The fluctuation display of fluctuation may not be performed. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total pending storage number is substantially zero. The determination table 135A (see FIG. 10A) 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 process of step S92, S94, S97 or S98. By referencing, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 11) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 12) is selected (step S103). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S105). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S95 to S98 and S102 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, the variation pattern type determination table for non-reach (including the variation pattern types of non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-2 shown in FIG. 10) and the variation pattern type determination table for reach (FIG. 10). 1 including normal fluctuation pattern types of normal CA2-3 to normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6), and one of the fluctuation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases. In this case, for example, in the determination at the time of starting winning in the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 may determine in advance whether or not the reach is achieved by using the reach determination table with the lower reach selection ratio. . In consideration of a decrease in the execution ratio of the notice effect, as shown in this embodiment, whether or not the super reach is achieved depending on the variation pattern type without performing the lottery process using the random number for reach determination. It is preferable to make a preliminary announcement effect by determining whether or not in advance.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 13) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Specifically, whether or not it is a probable big hit can be determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “02”. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command when the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is a sudden probability variation big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is “03”. When neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit is obtained (that is, when it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

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

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). When the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139A (step S133).

  If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S134). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is the normal big hit, the probability variation big hit or the sudden 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, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and 2 times in the case of a sudden probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S138).

  In step S139A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. If the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S139B). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is not controlled and only the time reduction state is controlled), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is- 1 (step S140). Further, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S141), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S142). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142A).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S143). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suddenly probable big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S144). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S147).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S143), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, a big hit end 1 designation command is transmitted when it is a normal big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent when it is a probable big hit, and a small hit / abrupt is sudden when it is a sudden probable big hit. Send a probable jackpot end designation command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended.

  In step S154, 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 (step S155). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S155), the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit type is a probability change big hit or a sudden probability change big hit (step S156). Note that whether or not the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit is, specifically, whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02” to “03”. This can be determined by checking. If neither the probability change big hit nor the sudden probability change big hit is present (that is, if it is a normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time reduction flag and shifts the gaming state to the time reduction state (step S157). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions (step S158). Then, the process proceeds to step S161.

  If the probability change big hit or the sudden probability change big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability change state (step S159). Further, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S160). Then, the process proceeds to step S161.

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in steps S157 and S160 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S27), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a win. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. The time reduction flag set in steps S157 and S160 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the special symbol variation time.

  In step S <b> 161, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (Step S300) (Step S166).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number or a notice selection random number is executed (step S706). Also, a notice effect setting process for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed and the form of the notice effect is executed based on the contents of the winning effect designating command and the winning effect specifying command (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 13) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  28 to 30 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

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

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

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634), and a power failure recovery flag is set (step S635).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is a winning effect designating command (step S651A), the effect control CPU 101 stores the contents of the winning effect designating command (for example, data of the first byte and data of the second byte). Store in the winning design symbol storage area (step S651B).

  The winning effect design symbol saving area is formed in the RAM, and for example, a saving area corresponding to the upper limit value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number is secured. When receiving the winning effect designating command, the contents of the winning effect designating command (for example, the first byte data and the second byte) are sequentially stored in the vacant storage area in the winning effect design storage area in accordance with the received order. Data) is stored. However, every time the variation display of the effect symbol is digested, the oldest one of the contents of the effect symbol designation command stored in the winning effect symbol storage area (that is, the effect at the time of winning corresponding to the digested variation display) The contents of the symbol designation command) are deleted, and the contents of each storage area in the winning effect design symbol storage area are shifted.

  If the received effect control command is a winning effect specifying command (step S652A), the effect control CPU 101 uses the contents of the winning effect specifying command (for example, the first byte data and the second byte data) when winning. Store in the effect storage area (step S652B).

  The winning effect saving storage area is formed in the RAM, and, for example, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured. Then, when receiving the winning effect designation command, the contents of the winning effect designation command (for example, the first byte data and the second byte data) are sequentially stored in the vacant storage area in the winning effect storage area in accordance with the received order. Is stored. However, each time the variation display of the production symbol is digested, the oldest one of the contents of the prize production designation command stored in the prize production storage area (that is, the prize production designation command corresponding to the digested variation display) Is deleted, and the contents of each storage area in the winning effect storage area are shifted.

  If the received production control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step S653), the presentation control CPU 101 uses the second byte data (EXT data) of the combined pending storage number designation command as a combined pending storage number storage area. (Step S654).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step S655), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first start winning flag (step S656). If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step S657), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second start winning flag (step S658). If the received effect control command is a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a combined pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag (step S660). After executing the processes of steps S654, S656, S658, and S660, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S661).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step S662), the effect control CPU 101 resets a short time state flag indicating that the gaming state is a short time state (step S663). If the received effect control command is a time reduction state designation command (step S664), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S665).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S666). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S707). In the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect restriction flag indicating that it is during the period during which the notice effect is restricted (prohibited) is set. Is confirmed (step S1000). If the notice effect restriction flag is set (Y in step S1000), the process is terminated without executing the process for determining the notice effect described below. When the notice effect restriction flag is not set (N in step S1000), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the first start prize flag or the second start prize flag is set (that is, the start prize has occurred). (Step S1001), and when the first start winning flag or the second starting winning flag is set, a winning design symbol designating command (95XX (H)) and a winning designating command ( 96XX (H)) is confirmed (step S1002). Although it is not shown in FIG. 30 whether or not both of the winning design symbol designation command (95XX (H)) and the winning design designation command (96XX (H)) are received, the prize design symbol designation command Is received (Y in step S651A), a winning effect symbol reception flag is set, and when a winning effect designation command is received (Y in step S652A), a winning effect reception flag is set. It can be determined by whether or not it is set.

  In the notice effect setting process, for example, if it is determined as Y in step S1000, the set first start winning flag or second start winning flag, winning effect receiving symbol, winning effect receiving flag are set. The process to reset is also executed and the process is terminated. Also, for example, if it is determined as N in step S1001, a process of resetting the winning effect reception flag and the winning effect reception flag that have been set is also executed, and the process ends. Further, for example, after executing the processing of step S1002, the first start winning flag or the second starting winning flag that has been set, the winning effect symbol reception flag and the winning effect reception flag (when N is selected in step S1002) The process of resetting (which may be either case) is also executed, and the process proceeds to step S1003 or step S1007. In the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, the processing order of steps S1000 and S1001 may be reversed, and in this case as well, it is set when it is determined as Y in step S1001 and then determined as Y in step S1000. The process may be terminated by executing a process of resetting the first start winning flag or the second starting winning flag, the winning effect symbol reception flag, and the winning effect reception flag.

  Here, the effect control CPU 101 does not receive at least one of the commands even if the first start winning flag or the second start winning flag is set (the winning effect symbol receiving flag and the winning prize). If at least one of the hour effect reception flags is not set), some abnormality (communication error) has occurred between the transmission of the command and the reception thereof. As will be described later, in this embodiment, since the announcement effect can be determined based only on the winning effect designating command (see FIG. 32A), the winning effect designating command is received. If it is possible, it is possible to determine the notice effect. However, when a part of the command transmitted at the start winning prize (in this case, the winning design symbol designating command) cannot be received normally, the notice effect is decided and the decided notice effect is executed. Then, the notice effect is executed based on information with low credibility specified by a command that may not be normally received, and the reliability of the notice effect may be reduced.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 does not normally receive at least one of the winning effect designating command and the winning effect designating command (winning effect design reception flag and winning effect). When at least one of the reception flags is not set), a display change indicating that the notice display restriction flag is set to restrict (prohibit) the execution of the notice effect and the display mode of the hold display is changed. A flag is set (step S1007). Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms the current value of the total pending storage number based on the data stored in the total pending storage number storage area, and uses the confident current total pending storage number value as the limit period counter. Set (step S1008). The limit period counter is a counter for counting the total number of pending storages (a period until all the pending storages of the total pending storage number are consumed) as a period (limit period) for limiting the execution of the notice effect.

  In step S1002, if both the winning effect designating command (95XX (H)) and the winning effect designating command (96XX (H)) are received (Y in step S1002), the effect controlling CPU 101 It is determined whether or not the contents of the winning design designation command (95XX (H)) and the contents of the winning design designation command (96XX (H)) are consistent (whether there is no contradiction) (step S1003). .

  For example, even if the winning design symbol designation command is 9503 (H) for designating “probability big hit”, the winning design designation command is 9601 (H) or 9602 (H) when it is out of place, Even if the winning design symbol designation command is 9501 (H) for designating “out”, the winning design designation command is 9603 (H) or 9604 (H) for the big win, Even if the effect designating command is 9503 (H) for designating “ordinary big hit”, the winning designating command is 9601 (H) for designating that super-reach is not necessarily executed when it is out of play. (In the case of a normal jackpot, the non-reach variation pattern type is not determined as shown in FIG. 9A), etc. Since the contents of the de contents of a winning time of production designation command is clearly contradicted, it is determined that both commands are not aligned.

  Those who received the winning design symbol designation command and the winning design symbol designation command at first glance normally, but the first byte of the command received earlier is “96 (H)” or received later So that the first byte of the command is “95 (H)” (that is, the winning design symbol designating command is received before the winning design symbol designating command). In the case where the effect control commands are not received in order, that is, in this embodiment, the winning effect designating command, the winning effect designating command, the first starting winning designation command or the second starting winning designation command, and the total number of pending storages Although the commands are transmitted in the order of the specified commands, both commands are not normally received in step S1003 even if the commands are not received in that order. Or both command is determined not to be consistent.

  If it is determined in step S1003 that the contents of the two commands are not consistent (N in step S1003), the presentation control CPU 101 uses the information with low reliability specified by the command that may not be received normally. In order to prevent the announcement effect from being executed on the basis (to restrict the execution of the announcement effect), a notice effect restriction flag is set and a display change flag is set (step S1007), and the value of the total number of pending storages Is set in the limited period counter (step S1008).

  When it is determined in step S1003 that the contents of both commands are consistent (Y in step S1003), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current total number of pending storages is 2 or more (step S1004). On the condition that it is 2 or more, the notice selection table corresponding to the contents of the winning design designation command and the contents of the winning designating command is determined (step S1005).

  Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B), a notice selection table for determining the presence / absence of a notice effect and a mode of the notice effect based only on the effect designating command for winning a prize, 32 (C) and 32 (D), there are provided a notice selection table for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect and the form of the notice effect based on the winning effect designating command and the winning effect designation command. Then, for example, first, it is confirmed whether or not the content of the winning design symbol designation command is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”. The presence / absence of the notice effect and the mode of the notice effect are determined (step S1006). Next, if the content of the winning design symbol designation command is not “normal jackpot” or “probable big bonus”, or the content of the winning design symbol designation command is “normal jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot”, a notice effect is executed. If it is determined not to do so, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the mode of the notice effect are determined using the notice selection table shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D (step S1006).

  The presence / absence of the notice effect is determined based only on the winning design designation command, or the mode of the notice effect is determined. Whether to decide the mode of the presentation, for example, by a lottery process using a random number, and when it is decided to determine the presence / absence of the notice effect based on the winning design designation command only 32A and 32B, the notice selection table shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B is selected, and the presence / absence of the notice effect and the mode of the notice effect are determined based on both the winning effect designating command and the winning effect specifying command. In this case, the notice selection table shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D may be selected. In this case, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the form of the notice effect may be determined based on only the winning design symbol designation command at a low rate even in the case of a loss, as shown in FIG. , (B) may be selected to determine the presence / absence of the notice effect and the mode of the notice effect.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 32, a case where the presence / absence of the notice effect is performed, which notice effect is executed, and the mode of the notice effect is collectively determined. You may comprise so that which notice effect is performed and the aspect of a notice effect may be determined in order by performing a separate lottery process, respectively. In this case, for example, first, whether or not the notice effect is to be executed is determined by a lottery process using a random number, and if it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, a winning effect designating command is further determined by a lottery process using a random number. The effect of determining the notice effect based on both the notice effect based on both the effect design designation command and the effect designating command at the time of winning and the effect designating command at the time of winning is determined. Accordingly, the mode of the notice effect (whether the notice A or the notice B, or the notice C or the notice D) may be determined by a lottery process using a random number. In this configuration, when the execution of the notice effect is being restricted (when the notice effect restriction flag is set), the determination process for determining whether or not the notice effect to be executed first is not performed. You can do it.

  In the process of step S1006, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts the notice selection random number (range of 0 to 99) updated in step S706, and the value of the extracted notice selection random number and the notice determined in step S1005. The judgment value set in the selection table is compared, and the mode of the notice effect corresponding to the coincident judgment value (no notice / notice A, notice B, notice C-1, notice C-2, notice D-1, Either notice D-2 or notice D-3) is determined. The presence / absence of the determined notice effect and the mode of the notice effect are stored in the notice effect storage area.

  In this embodiment, a continuous notice effect that is continuously executed over the fluctuation of the number of times according to the current total number of reserved memories is executed as the notice effect. Here, in step S1004, the notification effect is determined on the condition that the total pending storage number is 2 or more. Therefore, the number of fluctuations of the continuous notification effect is 2 or more. In addition, the maximum value (upper limit) of the number of fluctuations of the continuous notice effect is 4 times, and if the current total number of pending storages is 2 or more and 4 or less, it is continuous over the fluctuations of the number (2 to 4). A notice effect is executed, and if the current combined pending storage number is 5 or more, the notice effect is continuously executed over four fluctuations. Specifically, when the current total number of pending storage is 3, the notice effect (notice A, notice B, notice C-1, notice C-2, notice D-1, notice) over three fluctuations. D-2 or any one of the notices D-3) is executed, and when the current total pending storage number is 7, notice effects (notice A, notice B, notice C-) over four fluctuations 1, notice C-2, notice D-1, notice D-2, notice D-3). The effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the current summation pending storage number in a notice count counter that counts the number of notice effects (the number of notices) according to the current summation hold memory number (step S1009).

  In this embodiment, the case where the maximum value (upper limit value) of the number of fluctuations of the continuous notice effect is four times is shown. It may be configured to execute.

  Also, in step S1009, if the current total pending storage number is 5 or more, for example, a start number counter for counting the number of fluctuations until the execution of the continuous notice effect is started is used. The difference between the total pending storage number and the maximum value (upper limit value, 4 times in this example) may be set in the start number counter to manage the number of fluctuations until the continuous notice effect is started. For example, when the current total number of pending storage is “6” (in this case, the change display of the notice target is the change display executed for the sixth time from the current time, so four continuous notice effects are given. In order to execute, it is necessary to wait until the two variable displays are consumed before starting the continuous notice effect), and the difference between the current total pending storage number “6” and the maximum value “4” “2” may be set in the start number counter. Each time the variable display is consumed, the value of the start number counter is decremented by one, and the value of the start number counter becomes 0 (that is, the variable display is digested twice before starting the continuous notice effect). If the continuous notice effect is started on the condition that it has been on standby), it is possible to prevent a deviation between the execution timing of the continuous notice effect and the change display of the notice object.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the notices A and B are executed only when “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the confirmation of the big hit is notified to the player by executing the notices A and B. The FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot notice screen for notifying the jackpot displayed in the continuous notice effect. The notice A is a continuous notice effect as shown in FIG. 41 (in the example shown in FIG. 41, a continuous notice effect that is executed over three fluctuations). Displays the character “Large jackpot” and outputs the speech of the character, the character appears in the second fluctuation, the character displays the character “Soon, the jackpot may” and outputs the speech of the character The character appears even in the third change, and the character displays the character “next big hit !?” and outputs the speech of the character in voice. As the notice B, for example, the character appears with the first fluctuation, the character displays the character “Gekiatsu!”, And the speech of the character is output in voice, and the character appears with the second fluctuation. Displays the character “Like a jackpot?” And outputs the speech of the character in speech, the character appears even in the third fluctuation, the character displays the character “Kitter jackpot !?” and the dialogue of the character Output audio. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B), the determination value is such that the probability of a probable big hit is higher when the notice B is executed than when the notice A is executed. Is set.

  In addition, as the notice C-1, the character appears with the first fluctuation, the character displays the character “Leach may”, and the speech of the character is output by voice, and the character appears with the second fluctuation, The character displays the character “Let's reach soon” and the speech of the character is output as a voice. The character appears even after the third change, and the character displays the character “Looks for next time.” Outputs speech to speech. As the notice C-2, the character appears with the first change, the character displays the character “reach ??”, the speech of the character is output in sound, the character appears with the second change, and the character Displays the character “Let's reach soon” and outputs the speech of the character in speech, the character appears even in the third fluctuation, and the character displays the character “Looks for next reach !?” The speech of The notices C-1 and C-2 are notice effects that can be executed when the variation pattern type is “non-reach”, “normal reach”, or “super reach”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32C and 32D, the probability of a big hit is higher when the notice C-2 is executed than when the notice C-1 is executed. A judgment value is set for.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a super reach notice screen for notifying the super reach displayed in the continuous notice effect. The notice D-1 is a continuous notice effect as shown in FIG. 40 (in the example shown in FIG. 40, a continuous notice effect executed over three fluctuations), and the character appears with the first fluctuation. , The character displays the character “super-reach may” and the speech of the character is output by voice, the character appears in the second fluctuation, the character displays the character “coming soon super-reach”, and the character The speech is output in speech, and the character appears even in the third change, and the character displays the text “Looking to become super reach next time” and outputs the speech of the character in speech. As the notice D-2, the character appears in the first fluctuation, the character displays the character “Super Reach?”, And the speech of the character is output in voice, and the character appears in the second fluctuation, The character displays the character “Immediately Super Reach” and the speech of the character is output as a voice. The character appears even in the third change, and the character displays the character “Looks like Super Reach !?” At the same time, the dialogue of the character is output as a voice. As notice D-3, the character appears in the first fluctuation, the character displays the character “Gekiatsu”, and the speech of the character is output in voice, the character appears in the second fluctuation, The text “Super Reach!” Is displayed and the dialogue of the character is output as a voice. The character appears even in the third fluctuation, and the character displays “Kitter Super Reach !?” Outputs speech to speech. The notices D-1 to D-3 are notice effects that can be executed when the variation pattern type is “super reach”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D), when the notice D-3 is executed, it is most likely to be a big hit, and when the notice C-1 is executed, the biggest hit is obtained. The judgment value is set so as to reduce the possibility.

  FIG. 33 is a time chart showing the limited period of the notice effect. As shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 101 receives the winning effect transmitted from the CPU 56 at the time when the third reserved memory is stored (when the third stored memory start winning is generated). When it is determined that neither the symbol designation command nor the prize presentation designation command has been received (step S1002), or the contents of the prize presentation symbol designation command and the prize presentation designation command are not consistent. If so (step S1003), the notice effect restriction flag is set at that time, the display change flag is set (step S1007), and the value of the total pending storage number is set in the restriction period counter (step S1008). Restrict execution of the notice effect.

  Thereafter, when a change based on the third reserved memory where the winning design symbol designating command and the winning effect designating command are not received or inconsistent (mismatched) is started (variable based on the third reserved memory). At the time when the display start condition is satisfied), the pending storage where the command has not been received or the contradiction has occurred is digested. At that time, the notice effect restriction flag is reset (see step S820C described later), Remove execution restrictions.

  In the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is being executed. If the notice effect is already being executed, the notice effect setting process after step S1000 is executed. You may make it complete | finish a process as it is, without performing. For example, when it is determined in step S1006 that the continuous notice effect is to be executed, a flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed is set, and when the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is being executed by checking whether or not the flag is set. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the setting of duplicated continuous notice effects even though the continuous notice effects are already being executed, and to prevent inconsistencies in the contents of the continuous notice effects. can do.

  Also, in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, it is confirmed that all non-reach deviations are found in each variable display up to the variable display subject to determination of presence / absence of the notice effect based on the prize-designated effect designation command received so far. On the condition that this is done, steps S1005 and S1006 may be executed so that the continuous notice effect can be executed. In this case, for example, when the game control microcomputer 560 determines that there is a loss in the start port switch passing process, is the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) within a predetermined threshold range? By determining whether or not it is within the range of the value indicating the non-reach variation pattern type, a winning effect designation command indicating that the variation pattern type is not a reach is transmitted. You can do it. For example, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when non-reachable variation pattern types are commonly allocated in the range of the determination value 79 or less. The game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) is equal to or greater than the threshold value 80, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the threshold value 80 (79 or less). Then, it is only necessary to transmit a winning effect designation command indicating that the variation pattern type is non-reach. Then, based on the winning effect designation command received up to the previous time stored in the winning effect saving area, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs all the variation displays until the variation display of the determination target of the notice effect. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it can confirm whether it becomes non-reach deviation. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the reachable change display from being interrupted before the change display subject to the advance notice of the continuous notice effect, and to prevent inconsistencies in the content of the continuous notice effect. it can.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized. However, the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

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

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S806).

  Big hit end processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the time limit counter if set (step S820A). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the time limit counter after subtraction is 0 (step S820B). If the value of the time limit counter is 0, the effect control CPU 101 resets the notice effect limit flag (step S820C). When such a process is executed, in this embodiment, when the notice effect limit flag is set in the notice effect setting process based on one hold memory, and the time when the change based on the one hold memory starts. The notice effect restriction flag is set until the notice effect is restricted until the time when one hold memory is consumed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S821). The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the production control CPU 101 uses odd symbols (probability variation) as 3 symbols as stop symbols. The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. And in the case of detachment (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. When the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control Determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as stop symbols. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decoration 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.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol reminiscent of a probable big hit is called a probable big hit symbol, and a stop symbol reminiscent of a normal big hit is called a normal big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S822). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S823). If it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect in the notice effect setting process in step S707, process data corresponding to the determined continuous notice effect is selected in step S822.

  FIG. 38 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 data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 38 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the process table used when the continuous notice effect is executed includes a predetermined character or character that suggests that it will be a super reach or a big hit when a predetermined notice timing is reached during the variation display of the effect symbol. Process data for displaying columns is set.

  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, and sound number data 1). Control of the various lamps and speakers 27R and 27L as effect parts is executed (step S824). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27R and 27L.

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

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S825), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802). (Step S826).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S844). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S845).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the notice count counter is 0 (step S845A). If the value of the notice counter is not 0 (N in step S845A), it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the notice effect has been reached (step S845B). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the notice effect is executed at the start of fluctuation. However, it is not limited to such timing. The notice effect may be executed after the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, a fixed time or a different time depending on the notice mode) from the start of the fluctuation.

  When it is time to execute the notice effect (Y in step S845B), the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect (step S845C) and subtracts 1 from the value of the notice number counter (step S845D). In step S845C, the effect control CPU 101 superimposes and displays the notice screen on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner (see FIGS. 40 and 41).

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S848). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S847), the process proceeds to step S848. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control 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).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the confirmed command reception flag is set (step S851). If the confirmed command reception flag is set, the confirmed command reception flag is reset. In step S852, control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol in accordance with the data stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (data indicating the stop symbol) (step S853). Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S855). Whether it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit is confirmed, for example, by a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the determined stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, when the super reach notice effect is performed, any of the super reach notice screens 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. Is displayed (when it is determined that there is a start winning during the variable display and the super reach is reached), and when the variable symbol display is finished, the super reach notice screen 1 to step S854B is ended. 3 is deleted and the notice effect is ended. In addition, you may make it perform the notice announcement of a super reach only during the predetermined period in the change display of an effect symbol. For example, one of the super-reach notice screens 1 to 3 may be superimposed and displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) based on the fact that the predetermined notice start time has been reached after the start of variation display of the effect symbols.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the notice effect as shown in FIG. 40 is executed based on the fact that the super reach is determined at the time of starting winning in advance is shown. The notice effect in the same manner as in FIG. 40 may be executed with a low probability.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S856).

  If it is determined not to win, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S857).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 ends the variation (variable display) of the production symbol (decoration symbol) on the condition that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (see steps S851 and S853). . However, when the variation time timer based on the received variation pattern command times out, the variation of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) may be controlled without receiving the symbol determination designation command. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 may not transmit the symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of variable display.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 receives any jackpot start designation command reception flag (a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a jackpot start 1 designation command has been received, or a jackpot start 2 designation command has been received). It is confirmed whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) indicating that the small hit / sudden probability big hit start designation command has been received is set (step S871). . If any one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags has been set, control is performed to display a game start screen corresponding to the set flag on the effect display device 9 (step S872). Also, the set flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden hit big start start command reception flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S805) (step S874).

  It should be noted that, in addition to the process for displaying a big hit, a process for displaying a small hit is provided. In the case of a small hit, for example, a predetermined period (a big prize opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds) Sufficient time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be produced in the same manner as in the case of sudden big hit.

  In addition, in the case of a small hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the production control CPU 101 does not execute the production based on reception of the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command. Based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command, an effect that suggests a small hit or suddenly probable big hit may be executed for a predetermined period. In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control switches the process data for performing an effect that suggests a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit every process time, and performs the effect according to the switched process data.

  In step S872, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display on the effect display device 9 a screen for informing the start of the big hit game.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S885. When the jackpot end effect timer is not set, a jackpot end designation command reception flag (a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, a small hit / sudden suddenly indicating that a jackpot end designation command has been received) It is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit end command reception flag) is set (step S881). When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag (the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot termination designation command reception flag) ) Is reset (step S882), a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time is set in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and the jackpot end screen (screen for informing the end of the jackpot game) is displayed on the effect display device 9 Is displayed (step S884). Specifically, an instruction to display the big hit end screen is given to the VDP 109.

  In step S885, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If not, the process ends. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  In this embodiment, the setting of the notice effect may be executed as a subroutine immediately before each process of steps S800 to S806 of the effect symbol process is executed, for example.

  In addition to the notice effect (continuous notice effect), other notice effects (when the display result of the change display executed this time is a big hit) are executed during the change display when the change of the effect symbol starts. It is also possible to determine whether or not to execute the effect of the advance notice) and execute it. For example, at the start of variation of the production symbol, in the production symbol variation start process, it is determined whether or not to execute a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a button notice effect accompanied by a button operation, etc. Or you may make it perform all during the change display of an effect symbol.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the aspect of the notice effect (continuous notice effect) is changed according to the remaining number of fluctuations until the notice object changes is shown (see FIGS. 40 and 41), the notice object Regardless of the number of remaining fluctuations until, the notice effect in the same mode may be executed with each fluctuation.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the hold storage display control process (step S661). In the hold storage display control process, if the first start winning flag is set (step S1101), the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the first hold display (the hold display of the black circle display mode shown in FIG. 46). ) Is turned on (step S1102). In addition, if the second start winning flag is set (step S1103), the effect control CPU 101 lights one second hold display (the hold display in the white circle display mode shown in FIG. 46) on the effect display device 9. The control is executed (step S1104).

  If the first start winning flag is set in step S1101, the contents of the total pending memory number designation command are further confirmed, and the total pending memory number indicated by the total pending memory number designation command is currently displayed. One first hold display may be lit by executing step S1102 on the condition that the number of hold displays has increased. Further, when the second start winning flag is set in step S1103, the contents of the total pending storage number designation command are further confirmed, and the total pending storage number indicated by the total pending memory number designation command is currently displayed. One second on-hold display may be lit by executing step S1104 on the condition that the number of on-hold displays has increased.

  In addition, if the display change flag is set (step S1105), the effect control CPU 101 displays the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display lit immediately before in the effect display device 9 as a special hold display (FIG. 46). The control to change to the star-shaped display mode shown in FIG. 6 is executed (step S1106). Then, the display change flag is reset (step S1107). In this way, by changing the display mode of the pending display in which a command has not been received or inconsistent (inconsistency) has occurred to a special display mode (star-shaped display mode), the above occurrence can be made to a player or a store clerk. It can be recognized. In addition, if the combined pending storage number subtraction designation command reception flag is set (step S1108), the effect control CPU 101 turns off (digests) one first hold display or second hold display in the effect display device 9. (Step S1109). When one hold display is deleted, each hold display displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is shifted (changed) to the left side.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 45, the first hold display or the second hold display is performed based on the reception of the first or second start winning designation command (steps S1101 to S1104). When it is determined that an effect designation command has not been received or a contradiction has occurred (steps S1002 and S1003), the first hold display or the second hold display is changed to a special hold display (step S1007). Since the winning design symbol designation command and the winning design designation command are received prior to the first starting prize designation command and the second starting prize designation command, the winning design symbol designation command and the prize designation command are not received. Or when it is determined that a contradiction has occurred (steps S1002 and S1003), display the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be displayed in a special hold display on.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 receives a winning effect designating command (also referred to as a winning determination result specifying command) and a winning effect specifying command ( (Also referred to as a winning effect designating command), whether or not a pre-reading notice is executed before the start of the change based on the start winning prize and the manner of the notice effect are determined. When none of the hour effect designation commands can be normally received (N in step S1002), or when the contents of the prize design symbol designation command and the contents of the prize presentation designation command are inconsistent (in step S1003) N) is configured to limit the execution of the notice effect, so the notice effect that can be executed before the variable display is performed. It is possible to prevent the lowering the reliability. For example, it is possible to avoid a case in which a big hit has not occurred even though a big hit finalizing notice effect has been executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, there is no case where it is suddenly determined that the probability change big hit, so for example, the second start winning designation Even if a command is received, if a winning design symbol 4 designating command that specifies suddenly a promising big hit is received, it is determined that a command mismatch has occurred and execution of the notice effect is restricted. You may make it do.

  In addition, for example, a command that can specify whether it corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is used as the effect designating command at the time of winning, and the effect designating command at the time of winning corresponding to the second special symbol is received. Regardless, even when a winning design symbol 4 designating command that designates suddenly a promising big hit is received, it is determined that a command mismatch has occurred and the execution of the notice effect is restricted. Good.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where a continuous notice effect was performed as a pre-reading notice effect was shown, it does not necessarily need to be a continuous notice effect, for example, any one time before the change display of a notice object The notice effect may be executed only in the variable display (in this case, the process of determining whether or not the total number of pending storages in step S1004 shown in the notice effect setting process in FIG. 31 is 2 or more is unnecessary). The notice effect may be executed intermittently in a plurality of change displays before the notice target change display. In addition, for example, by performing a notice effect of a hold display mode that displays a hold display mode corresponding to a variable display determined to be a super reach or a big hit in a mode different from the normal mode (for example, displayed in gold), A notice effect may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notice effect restricting means does not receive the command normally or does not match the received command even when the command at the start winning prize is not received in the regular order. Judgment is made so as to limit the execution of the notice effect, so even if a command with a legitimate content is accidentally received due to data corruption (command corruption), etc., the execution of the notice effect is restricted. It is possible to prevent the reliability of the notice effect that can be executed before performing variable display from being lowered.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect limiting means starts variable display based on one hold memory when the command transmitted based on one hold memory cannot be received normally. Since the execution of the notice effect is limited until the condition is satisfied (see FIG. 33), it is possible to prevent the notice effect from being unmatched. For example, if a command is not received normally for super-reach or a big hit change, and it is restricted not to execute a notice effect for that change, the command is received normally after digesting the change. If a continuous notice effect is started for the subject of the change, a situation where a super reach or a big hit may occur at a halfway timing in the middle of the continuous notice effect may occur. In reality, there will be a situation in which it is not possible to match the timing of the variable display where super reach or big hit occurs. Therefore, in this embodiment, with respect to fluctuations that limit the execution of the notice effect, until the change is digested, the execution of the notice effect is restricted even for a hold that has occurred later, thereby preventing such effects from occurring. It prevents the occurrence of matching.

  In this embodiment, in the hold storage display control process, the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in which a command has not been received or a contradiction has occurred is changed to a special hold display in a special display mode. This makes it possible for a player or the like to recognize an abnormal state in which a part of the command has not been received or the command is inconsistent.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 receives a notice based on the fact that the winning effect designating command and the winning effect designating command are received after the limited period in which the execution of the notice effect is restricted has elapsed. Since it is configured to determine whether or not to produce an effect, it is possible to simplify the processing during the restriction period and prevent an increase in processing load and program capacity.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, during the period in which a part of the command is not received or inconsistent and the notice effect restriction flag is set, the determination process for determining whether or not the notice effect is executed is not executed. Although it is configured, it is not limited to such a configuration, and whether or not to perform a notice effect even during a period in which a part of commands are not received or inconsistency occurs and the notice effect restriction flag is set After the determination process is executed and the notice effect restriction flag is reset (after the restriction of the notice effect is released), the already determined notice effect may be executed.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a modification of the notice effect setting process. In the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 47, the effect control CPU 101 differs from the process shown in FIG. 31 by omitting step S1000, so that the effect at the time of winning is also given in the limited period in which the notice effect is restricted. Based on the reception of the symbol designating command and the winning effect designating command, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect, and if it is decided to execute the notice effect, the effect mode of the notice effect is stored in the notice effect storage area. Store and set the value of the total number of pending storages in the notice count counter (steps S1001, S1004 to S1006, S1009). Thereafter, a process of determining whether or not a command has not been received or inconsistency has occurred (steps S1012 and S1013). When a command has not been received or inconsistency has occurred, a notice effect restriction flag and a display change flag are displayed. Is set (step S1007), and the current value of the total pending storage number is set in the limit period counter (step S1008).

  When it is decided to limit the notice effect, and the notice effect restriction flag and the restriction period counter are set, the effect control CPU 101 performs the notice effect restriction period in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. Each time the effect symbol variation display is executed, the value of the limited period counter is decremented by 1 in step S820A. While the value of the limit period counter is 1 or more (see N in step S820B, during the limit period of the notice effect), the notice effect limit flag remains set without proceeding to step S820C. Become. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect restriction flag is set after determining “Y” in step S845B in the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 39, and sets the notice effect restriction flag. Since it is in the state (during the limited period of the notice effect), the process proceeds to step S845D without executing step S845C (that is, without executing the notice effect), and only the notice number counter is subtracted.

  Next, in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the limit period counter by 1 in step S820A for each effect symbol variation display, and in step S820B, When the value becomes 0 (when a limited period during which the execution of the notice effect is restricted has elapsed), step S802C is executed to reset the notice effect restriction flag, and the execution restriction of the notice effect is cancelled. Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect restriction flag is set after determining “Y” in step S845B in the effect symbol changing process shown in FIG. 39, and sets the notice effect restriction flag. Based on the determination that it has not been made, the process proceeds to step S845C and the execution of the notice effect is started. However, in this case, the remaining number of notice effects still exists (the value of the notice number counter is not 0), and the process proceeds to step S845B and subsequent steps on condition that it is determined as N in step S845A. The notice effect can be executed. If the remaining number of notice effects has already disappeared when the limit period of the notice effect is canceled (if the value of the notice number counter is 0), it is determined as Y in step S845A and step S846. In some cases, the notice effect is not executed.

  According to the above configuration, the execution frequency of the notice effect can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved. In this embodiment, even during the period in which the execution of the notice effect is restricted (notice restriction period), the presence / absence of the notice effect and the mode of the notice effect are determined, and after the notice restriction period has passed (the notice effect About the notice number counter that counts the number of executions of the notice effect (the number of notices) in the continuous notice effect that is executed over a plurality of variable displays, after the execution restriction is released) Since the subtraction is also performed during the notice restriction period (step S845D), execution of the notice effect is started from a change in the middle of the continuous notice effect after the notice restriction period elapses. Alignment can be taken.

  With regard to the configuration in which the notice effect is not executed until the reserved memory for receiving the winning design symbol designating command or the winning effect designating command is received or the contradiction occurs, the execution of the notice effect is limited in the first embodiment. Whereas the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode itself are not determined during the period (notice restriction period), the second embodiment described above also provides the notice effect even during the period during which the notice effect is restricted (notice restriction period). The presence / absence and the production mode are determined, but the determined announcement production is not executed. However, in addition to such a configuration, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode are also determined in the period for restricting the execution of the notice effect (the notice restriction period), and the decided notice effect is not executed in the notice restriction period. Further, it may be configured not to be executed even after the notice execution period has elapsed. In addition, in the period for restricting the execution of the notice effect (notice restriction period), the presence / absence of the notice effect and the presentation mode itself are not determined. If there is a memory, the plurality of on-hold memories may be read out, and the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode may be determined. In this case, it is necessary to store the contents of the winning design designation command and the contents of the winning design designation command in association with the hold storage.

  Specifically, the following four modes are conceivable as a configuration mode of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

(1) In the first embodiment described above, in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, the notice effect restriction flag is not set in step S1000, and the effect designating command for winning effect is specified in steps S1002 and S1003. If it is determined that the winning effect designation command has not been received or that no contradiction has occurred, the processing of steps S1005, S1006, and S1009 is performed using only the latest received winning effect designating command and winning effect designation command. To set the notice effect. On the other hand, whether or not there is a winning design symbol designation command or a prize presentation design command that has not been determined in the prize production symbol storage area or the prize production storage area after the restriction on execution of the notice effect has been lifted. Such a determination is not performed, and a process of setting a notice effect retroactively to an undecided hold is not performed. Therefore, in the first embodiment described above, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode itself are not determined in the period for restricting the execution of the notice effect (the notice restriction period), and even after the notice restriction period has elapsed. The notice effect is not executed retroactively.

(2) On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the following configuration may be adopted. For example, the winning effect designating command and the winning effect designating command are stored in association with the hold storage by adding a flag in the winning effect design saving area and the winning effect saving area. Further, in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 31, when it is determined in step S1000 that the notice effect is in a limited period, or in steps S1002 and S1003, no winning effect design designation command or no winning effect designation command is received. If it is determined that there is a contradiction and the presence / absence of the notice effect is not determined and the appearance mode is not determined, the winning design designation command or the winning effect designation command that has not been judged will be awarded. By adding information indicating that it has not been determined in the time effect symbol storage area or the winning effect storage area, it is possible to determine retrospectively whether the notice effect has not been determined for any hold. Then, when the execution restriction period of the notice effect is canceled, in the notice effect setting process, first, an undecided prize effect design designation command or prize designation designation in the prize effect symbol storage area or the prize effect storage area Check whether there is a command, and if there is an undecided one, read the winning design designation command and the winning design designation command and perform the same processing as steps S1005, S1006, S1009, and go back. It is sufficient to set a notice effect. In this case, by confirming the number of reserved areas in the effect symbol storage area and the winning effect storage area, the number of changes until the change display of the notice target is specified, and the specified value is What is necessary is just to set it to a notice number counter. With such a configuration, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the presentation mode itself are not determined in the period for restricting the execution of the notice effect (the notice restriction period), while the notice effect is set retroactively after the notice restriction period elapses. The notice effect can be executed.

(3) In the second embodiment described above, in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 47, the notice effect restriction flag shown in step S1000 in FIG. Without confirming), the presence / absence of the notice effect and the appearance mode are always determined, and the notice of the notice is skipped by skipping the process of step S845C while the notice effect restriction flag is set in the effect symbol variation processing. The execution of the production is restricted. If the limited period of the notice effect is canceled and the notice effect restriction flag is reset, the remaining number of notice effects still exists (the value of the notice number counter is still 0 in the effect symbol changing process). If not, step S845C is executed to execute the notice effect for the remaining number of times. With such a configuration, it is possible to restrict the execution of the notice effect during the period for restricting the execution of the notice effect (notice restriction period) and to execute the notice effect retroactively after the notice restriction period elapses.

(4) On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the following configuration may be adopted. For example, in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 47, after executing steps S1005, S1006, and S1009 to set a notice effect, it is determined in steps S1012 and S1013 that a command has not been received or an inconsistency has occurred. In addition, the processing of steps S1007 and S1008 may be executed, and the setting contents of the notice effect and the value of the notice number counter set in steps S1006 and S1009 may be cleared. With such a configuration, during the limited period of the notice effect, the notice number counter is set to 0 in the effect symbol variation processing, or the notice effect is restricted so that the notice effect is not executed because the notice effect restriction flag is set. In addition, even after the restriction period of the notice effect is canceled, the notice effect setting for the notice effect and the counter for the number of notices are cleared, so that the notice effect for the hold that occurred during the notice effect restriction period is not executed. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice, the case where the continuous notice effect of the aspect in which the effect can be started at the timing of the start of the change of the effect symbol is described, but the pre-reading notice effect at a timing other than the start of the change of the effect symbol is described. May be configured to be able to start. For example, in the case of executing a pre-reading notice effect of a hold display mode that displays the hold display mode corresponding to the super-reach and the variable display determined to be a big hit as described above in a different mode (for example, displayed in gold) In other words, the pre-reading notice effect may be started immediately at the timing when the start winning is generated and the hold display is increased without waiting for the start timing of the change of the effect symbol.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice effect that can be started at a timing other than the start of the change of the effect symbol as described above is executed, as shown in this embodiment, the change display (notice that the command has not been received or inconsistency has occurred). In the case where it is configured to release the notice restriction by resetting the notice effect restriction flag at the timing of starting the change), the notice restriction is released at the start of the change display. At the same time, it is confirmed whether or not the starting variation display is a super reach or a big hit (specifically, it can be confirmed by a variation pattern command or a display result command). Next, if it is determined that it will not be a super reach or a big hit, it will be retroactively determined whether there is a super reach or a big hit among the holds that occurred during the notice restriction period, and it will be a super reach or a big hit If there is, it is checked whether or not all of the holds generated before that are non-reachable. Then, on the condition that all the holdings that occurred before that are non-reachable, the holding display for the super-reach and the big hit holding is displayed in a different form (for example, gold It may be configured such that the pre-reading notice effect can be started. According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately start the look-ahead notice effect immediately after the advance notice restriction is released, and the variable display started together with the advance notice restriction becomes a super reach or a big hit, or starts retroactively. To prevent the occurrence of inconsistencies in the contents of the pre-reading notice effect that started retroactively, such as when a super-reach or a big hit occurs before the change display for the notice object of the pre-reading notice effect has arrived it can.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, it has been configured not to execute the notice effect until the pending memory that the reception effect design designation command or the prize effect designation command is not received or inconsistent has been consumed, You may make it restrict | limit execution of a notice effect only with respect to the pending | holding memory | storage which non-reception of the effect design designation command at the time of winning a prize or an effect designating command at the time of a prize has arisen.

  In addition, as the pre-reading notice effect, a continuous notice effect that is executed over a plurality of times (in this embodiment, two or more times) is shown. The configuration of each of the above embodiments may be applied to the notice effect that is executed alone. In this case, the process of step S1004 in FIG. 31 is not necessary.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a priority order is provided for winning in the first start winning opening 13 (change in the first special symbol) and winning in the second starting winning opening 14 (change in the second special symbol). However, the change is started in the order in which the start winnings are generated. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the first start winning is determined based on the winning to the second starting winning port 14 without being limited to such a configuration. You may comprise so that it may prioritize the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol based on the winning to the mouth 13, and may be performed. In this case, in the special symbol normal process (FIG. 19), after step S51, it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 0. If not, step S54 is executed. May be configured to execute step S53. In addition, when the change of the second special symbol based on the winning at the second start winning port 14 is executed in preference to the change of the first special symbol based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13, the game control micro The computer 560 replaces the first start winning designation command, the second start winning designation command, and the combined reserved memory number designation command with the first effect memory designation that designates the reserved memory for starting the variation of the first special symbol. A second effect storage designation command for designating that the command and the second special symbol are reserved storage for starting the change is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In each of the above embodiments, a predetermined effect is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 as the notice effect (see FIGS. 40 and 41), but the display mode of the hold display is changed. You may make it perform a notice by. In this case, if it is determined in step S1006 in FIG. 31 (or FIG. 47) that the advance notice (precaution hold display) is to be executed, the advance notice execution flag is set. Then, in the hold storage display control process (FIG. 45), when it is confirmed that the notice display execution flag is set, the display form of the immediately preceding hold display is changed to the special display form for the notice (first hold display, no. 2. Display modes different from the hold display and special hold display: for example, a triangle display mode corresponding to the notice A, a square display form corresponding to the notice B, a conical display form corresponding to the notice C, a notice D Corresponding to the above, the display mode is changed to a rhombus display mode). With such a configuration, the player can be notified of a big hit or the like, and the expectation for the big hit can be improved. Note that the display mode of the hold display may be changed by changing the display color.

  “Mode transition” may be used as the effect mode of the notice effect. For example, the mode A (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the display screen of the effect display device 9 to change the background on the display screen to a mountain landscape) and the mode B (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 When there is an effect mode in which the background on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is an ocean scene), the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a predetermined number of times (for example, four changes) in the change of the effect symbol. At the start of the third variation in the pre-reading notice effect, the effect mode is changed from mode A to mode B (the background is changed to a seascape).

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may set the production mode to mode A over a plurality of production symbol variations (for example, all variations in the production of the look-ahead notice over four variations). The production mode may be set to mode B over a plurality of production pattern variations. When the target of the pre-reading notice is in a predetermined state (for example, big hit, small hit, specific type of big hit, fluctuation with super reach), the pre-reading notice in mode A (mode B) Compared to (does not shift to), the pre-reading notice effect in mode B (not changed from mode B) is executed at a higher rate. In other words, the direction in which the effect of the pre-reading notice in the mode B is executed is set to have a high degree of reliability for the predetermined state. In addition, the direction in which the effect of the pre-reading notice in the mode A is executed may be higher in the reliability of being in a predetermined state.

  Mode A includes mode A-1 and mode A-2. In mode A-1, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 sets the background on the display screen of the production display device 9 to a mountain scenery at night. In mode A-2, the background is a daytime mountain landscape. Further, the production control microcomputer 100, for example, in the case where the target of the pre-reading notice is in a predetermined state (for example, big hit, small hit, specific type of big hit, fluctuation with super reach), the mode Compared with the effect of the prefetch notice in A-1, the effect of the prefetch notice in mode A-2 is executed at a higher rate. In other words, the direction in which the effect of the pre-reading notice in the mode A-2 is executed is set to have a high degree of reliability for the predetermined state. In addition, the direction in which the effect of the pre-reading notice in the mode A-1 is executed may be higher in the reliability of being in a predetermined state.

  When configured as described above, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the mode B to shift to mode B at a higher rate when the mode A-2 production is executed than when the mode A-1 production is executed. It may be. That is, the rate of mode change may be varied according to the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition, when the mode control microcomputer 100 is in the mode A, it executes one of a plurality of types of notice effects (for example, the contents of the character image and the character string are different), and responds to the type of effect performed. Thus, the rate of mode change may be varied.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 may change the timing of mode transition according to the degree of expectation of jackpot or the degree of expectation of the probability variation state (or the short time state). For example, when the prefetch determination result (the determination result at the time of winning a prize) is a big hit (or a probable big hit), compared to the case where it is not so, the change in the early times (for example, the change of the effect design multiple times) Change the mode at the first or second change in the pre-reading notice effect over four changes, or change the mode at the start of the predetermined change (in this case, for example, at the low rate, for example, the end of the predetermined change) You may make it change mode at times).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in the example shown in FIG. 33, the restriction on the execution of the notice effect is canceled when the pending storage in which the effect control command has not been received or the contradiction is exhausted (change starts). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and is configured to release the restriction on the execution of the notice effect when the fluctuation based on the non-reception of the production control command or the pending storage that caused the contradiction ends. May be. In that case, what is necessary is just to make it perform the process of step S820A-820C of FIG. 36 by an effect design fluctuation stop process.

  In each of the above embodiments, two special symbols are configured to be variable. However, only one special symbol may be configured to vary. In this case, it is not necessary to separate the effect control command for the first special symbol and the effect control command for the second special symbol. For example, it is not necessary to provide the first start winning designation command (C000 (H)) and the second start winning designation command (C100 (H)).

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

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

  Note that each embodiment and modification can be applied in appropriate combination.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for a gaming machine having a plurality of variable display means, in which variable display is not executed simultaneously on these variable display means. Applied.

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

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling an effect device including variable display means based on information from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
Determining means for determining whether or not to make the variable display corresponding to the hold storage a predetermined state related to the advantageous state when starting the variable display;
Determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined state is reached before the determination by the determination means;
A hold memory information transmitting means for transmitting the hold memory information when the hold memory increases;
Determination result information transmitting means for transmitting a plurality of determination result information indicating the determination result of the determination means;
Decision result information sending means for sending decision result information indicating the decision result of the decision means,
The production control means includes
Based on a plurality of determination result information, a notice effect performing means for performing a notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of the predetermined state before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is performed,
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result information,
The notice effect execution means includes:
When the determination result information of one of the plurality of determination result information cannot be received normally, the notice effect is not executed,
When the plurality of determination result information is not consistent, the notice effect is not executed,
In a plurality of variable displays, a first pattern for executing a first notice effect and a second pattern for executing a second notice effect for notifying that the predetermined state is more likely than the first notice effect. And the third notice pattern that executes the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed, and the notice effect can be executed.
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production,
The notice effect execution means includes:
Depending on the effect mode of the first notice effect, the notice effect is executed so that the ratio of the notice effect being executed differs according to the third pattern,
The gaming machine, wherein when executing the notice effect by the third pattern, the second notice effect can be executed at a plurality of timings after executing the first notice effect.

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