JP6524147B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of variably displaying identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize hole provided in the game area, a predetermined gaming value is awarded is there. In addition, game media is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and a combination of stop symbols is specified when the stop button is operated to stop the symbols. When it comes to the combination of symbols, there is one that is given a predetermined gaming value. In addition, a predetermined bet number is set according to the number of game media fetched, and by operating the operation lever, a plurality of kinds of symbols are rotated, and when the stop button is operated to stop the symbols, the stop symbol is displayed. When the combination is a combination of specific symbols, a predetermined game value may be provided. Furthermore, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variation") identification information is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to provide the player with

  The game value is, for example, that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is advantageous for the player who is likely to win a hit ball, or is advantageous for the player. To generate the right of the game, to be in a state where conditions for payout of gaming media are likely to be satisfied, to be paid out gaming media, and to be awarded points necessary for playing a game (however, , They are an example.).

  In the pachinko gaming machine, a specific display result defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the game medium having won the start winning opening. When this happens, a specific gaming state occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is carrying out stop display of a symbol (except stop before so-called re-variable display). When the specific gaming state occurs, for example, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the transition to the specific gaming state in which the bat is likely to be won is shifted. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Also, in the variable display section, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and stop, swing or expand in a state consistent with the specific display result. The state of being reduced or deformed, or a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed, and the occurrence of the specific gaming state occurs before the final result is displayed. An effect performed in a state in which the possibility is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called 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 portion is not the specific display result, it becomes "off", and the variable display state ends. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a specific gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, when it is in the reach state, some symbols which become candidates for the final stop symbol and an image suggesting the development effect to be executed until the final stop symbol is derived and displayed are displayed, Then, there are some which perform an effect which derives and displays a final stop symbol without executing a development effect, and an effect which derives and displays a final stop symbol after the development effect is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-234755, A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 improves the interest of the game by raising the jackpot expectation when the development effect is performed, as compared to when the development effect is not performed.

  However, that the execution of the development effect has a high expectation of the big hit leads to the player's interest in the development effect being lost when the development effect is started. It is because the player who knows that the jackpot expectation is high when the development effect is started loses his interest in the development effect, and the player's interest shifts to the occurrence of the jackpot.

Therefore, according to the present invention, after the special reach effect in which the image of the candidate of the identification information to be derived and displayed and the predetermined effect suggestion image suggesting the predetermined effect are displayed, the predetermined information is derived before the identification information is derived and displayed. An object of the present invention is to allow a player to pay more attention to a predetermined effect in a game machine that executes an effect.

(A) A gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling it in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, Reach effect execution means for executing a game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to the player (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, a portion for executing the processing of steps S73 and S171A);
Variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information (for example, in the part for executing the processing of steps S102 to S105 in the gaming control microcomputer 560 and the processing of step S825 in the effect control microcomputer 100 A part that executes the processing of steps S522 to S524 based on the result),
Variable display execution means for performing variable display of identification information according to the determined variable display pattern (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the processing of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 is executed based on the result of the processing of step S825 The reach effect is an image of a candidate for identification information to be derived and displayed (for example, the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols, and a symbol with one more number than the left and right stop symbols: FIG. 40 (C ) And a special reach effect in which a predetermined effect suggestion image (for example, character symbols 9b and 9c: refer to FIG. 40C) indicating a predetermined effect is displayed (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 40C) ), Predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect before the identification information is derived and displayed after the special reach effect is performed (for example, The microcomputer 100 further includes a portion for executing the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 based on the result of the process of step S825, and the game value giving means executes a predetermined effect by the predetermined effect execution means. The game value can be provided at different rates when controlled to the advantageous state from when the special reach effect is performed and when the predetermined effect is not performed but is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 44). As shown in FIG. 45, this is realized by changing the execution ratio of the predetermined effect in the case of the big hit and the probability variation big hit normally), in the predetermined effect suggested image displayed in the special reach effect as the predetermined effect According to the combination of the predetermined production suggestion images displayed in the special reach production that includes the image that suggests the specific reach production The predetermined effect is executed at a different ratio, and the variable display pattern includes a re-variable display pattern in which the variable display of the identification information is performed again after being temporarily stopped until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed ( Figure 60 Referring), variable display execution means, when performing variable display in accordance with again variable display pattern including a special reach demonstration is an indication image indicating the re-variable display after becoming special reach effect is possible temporary stop, special When performing variable display of identification information according to the re-variable display pattern not including the reach effect, the suggestion image showing the re-variable display is not temporarily stopped after becoming the special reach effect (“no reach (re-changed) in FIG. 60) See).
According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay more attention to the predetermined effect, and the reach effect is not displayed after the reach aspect is displayed and the player's expectation for the specific gaming state is improved. It can prevent the occurrence of situations that can be discouraged by
(B) In the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than that in the normal state (for example, low probability state) State control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, a portion that executes the processing of steps S134, S171A, S172A) for controlling to a special state (for example, high probability state) and a predetermined condition is established A common effect execution unit that executes common effects (for example, latent effects) between the state and the special state (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control, transition to a predetermined stage by the processing of steps S890 and S847 (The part that executes step S1845), and the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed whether or not to control to the advantageous state. The variable display time of the identification information is selected based on the determination result of the predetermination means (for example, in the gaming control microcomputer 560 that executes the process of step S61) to be determined before the Common effect in variable display time selection means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, portions executing the processing of steps S102 to S105) and variable display of identification information at a predetermined timing after a predetermined condition is established. Continuous effect executing means (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control that executes the process of step S849) for performing continuous effect (see FIG. 32) to notify whether or not to continue, and occurrence of a predetermined timing Occurrence number setting means for setting the number (for example, a microcomputer for game control In 60, the part that executes the processing of steps S64 and S73: "Long fluctuation timing" is determined according to the big hit type and the small hit type), and in the special state, the common effect is continued in the continuous effect Notification means for notifying that control is made in a special state when notification of the effect has been performed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control, a high probability stage in the process of step S847 And a predetermined portion (for example, “probability” “small hit A to C”) is provided, and the variable display time selecting means continues as a variable display time of identification information at a predetermined timing. Select a variable display time (for example, 30 seconds or more) at which the effect can be performed (steps S92C, S94C, S95C in FIG. 24), and set the number of occurrences. Is characterized by setting a different number of occurrences according to the type of a given condition (FIGS. 4 and 5).
According to such a configuration, since the variable display time capable of executing the continuous effect is selected as the variable display time of the identification information of the predetermined timing, securing the execution time of the effect (continuation effect) executed at the predetermined timing Can. Furthermore, since the number of occurrences of different predetermined timings is set according to the type of the predetermined condition, the effect after the establishment of the predetermined condition is not monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.
(1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of variably displaying identification information (for example, a special symbol) and capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, A game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, a portion executing the processing of steps S73 and S171A) and a display result derived after the variable display of identification information is started The image of the candidate of the identification information to be derived and displayed (for example, the same as the left and right stop symbols) A symbol and a symbol having one more numeral than the left and right stop symbols: see FIG. 40 (C) and a predetermined effect suggesting image suggesting a predetermined effect (eg, character symbols 9b, 9c: FIG. 40 ( Predetermined effect execution means (eg, such as the effect shown in FIG. 40C) that executes a predetermined effect before it is derived and displayed after the special effect is executed. The effect control microcomputer 100 further includes a portion for executing the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 based on the result of the process of step S825, and the game value giving means performs a predetermined effect by the predetermined effect execution means. The game value can be provided at different rates between when it is controlled to the advantageous state after it is executed and when it is controlled to the advantageous state without the prescribed effect being executed after the special effect is executed (eg, for example, 44 and 45, it is usually realized by changing the execution ratio of the predetermined effect in the case of the big hit and the case of the positive variation big hit). In effect, as well as a plurality capable of displaying a predetermined effect suggestion image, the predetermined effect suggests images displayed in special effect, characterized in that it is included suggesting image again variable display.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the predetermined effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect at a higher rate as the number of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special effect increases (see FIGS. 43 to 45). It may be configured as follows.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the special effect before the predetermined effect is performed.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the predetermined effect executing means executes any of a plurality of predetermined effects (FIG. 43 (A), FIG. 44 (A), FIG. A) See) A plurality of predetermined effect suggestion images (for example, a combination of characters a to f) are determined corresponding to each predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect execution means is for the predetermined effect suggestion image displayed in the special effect Depending on the combination, the predetermined effect may be executed at different rates (see FIGS. 43 to 45).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the special effect before the predetermined effect is performed.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1) to (3), variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of identification information (for example, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control executes the processing of steps S102 to S105 Variable display in which the identification information is variably displayed according to the determined variable display pattern and the portion for executing the processing in steps S522 to S524 based on the result of the processing in step S825) Execution means (for example, in the microcomputer for effect control 100, portions for executing the processes of steps S831 to S833 and S841 to S843 based on the result of the process of step S825), and the variable display pattern is a display of identification information Once the result is derived and displayed, Variable display including re-variable display pattern in which re-variable display is executed one or more times to re-execute variable display of identification information again after temporarily stopping specific identification information as a specific display result (see FIG. 60) The execution means temporarily stops the identification information before or after reaching the reach mode when performing variable display according to the re-variable display pattern including the reach effect, but identifies according to the re-variable display pattern not including the reach effect When the variable display of information is performed, the identification information may not be temporarily stopped after the reach mode is set (see “no reach (re-change)” in FIG. 60).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation where the player is disappointed by not performing the reach effect after the reach mode is displayed and the player's expectation for the specific gaming state is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (1) to (4) above, the special state (for example, high probability) that the variable display of the identification information is likely to be a specific display result as compared with the normal state (for example, low probability state) State control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the part executing the processing of step S134, S171A, S172A) and the special state and the special state after a predetermined condition is established Common effect execution means (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) that execute common effects (for example, latent effects) at the time of step S890 and S847 after being transferred to a predetermined stage in the microcomputer 100 for effect control The display result of the identification information whether or not the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result The variable display time of the identification information is determined based on the determination result of the predetermination means (for example, in the gaming control microcomputer 560 that executes the process of step S61) to determine before the indication. A common effect in the variable display time selecting means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, the part executing the processing of steps S102 to S105) and the variable display of the identification information of the predetermined timing after the predetermined condition is established. Continuous effect executing means (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control that executes the process of step S849) for performing continuous effect (see FIG. 32) to notify whether or not to continue, and occurrence of a predetermined timing Occurrence frequency setting means for setting the number of times (for example, a microcomputer for game control In the data processing unit 560, the processing of steps S64 and S73 is performed: "Long fluctuation timing" is determined according to the jackpot type and the small hit type), and in the special state, the common effect is continued in the continuous effect. Notification means for notifying that the special state is being controlled when the notification to the effect is given a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) (for example, in the microcomputer 100 for effect control, a high probability stage in the process of step S847 And a predetermined portion (for example, “probability” “small hit A to C”) is provided, and the variable display time selecting means continues as a variable display time of identification information at a predetermined timing. Select a variable display time (for example, 30 seconds or more) that can execute the effect (steps S92C, S94C, S95C in FIG. 24), and set the number of occurrences Stage, to set different number of occurrences according to the type of predetermined condition (see FIGS. 4 and 5) may be configured so.
According to such a configuration, since the variable display time capable of executing the continuous effect is selected as the variable display time of the identification information of the predetermined timing, securing the execution time of the effect (continuation effect) executed at the predetermined timing Can. Furthermore, since the number of occurrences of different predetermined timings is set according to the type of the predetermined condition, the effect after the establishment of the predetermined condition is not monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a big hit type and a small hit type, the presence or absence of time saving, the content of latent presentation, and a long fluctuation | variation timing. It is a timing chart which shows execution timing of continuation production according to big hit classification and small hit classification in latent mode. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 2 ms timer interruption processing. 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, a big hit classification determination table, and a small hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is an explanatory view showing change pattern classification of a production design. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit fluctuation pattern classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss change pattern classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss variation pattern determination table and a big hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flow chart which shows production processing at the time of winning a prize. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of each stage in latent mode. It is an explanatory view showing the production mode of continuation production. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for production | presentation control uses. It is an explanatory view showing an example of special reach production. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a predetermined effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a predetermined effect. It is an explanatory view showing a production pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a production pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a production pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows continuation production setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows special reach determination processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a stop design of a production design. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of process data. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end production processing. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing a relationship between a big hit type and a small hit type, the presence or absence of time saving, the content of the latent effect and the long fluctuation timing in the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing execution timings of continuous effects according to the jackpot type and the small hit type in the latent mode in the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which the microcomputer for presentation control in a modification shows. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation aspect of the production | presentation pattern in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the presentation pattern determination table in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the presentation pattern determination table in a modification.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of 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 openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 9, variable display (variation) of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) 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 performs variable display of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) as the identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

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

  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.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having won 14), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not being executed, and The game is started based on the establishment of the jackpot game), and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, a winning is that a game ball has entered an area, such as a winning opening, which is determined in advance as a winning area. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  The effect display device 9 is used for decoration 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. Variable display of the production design (decorative design) as the design of the The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. The synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are approximately the same (or may be the same) and the periods of the variable display are substantially the same (or may be the same). In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In the center of the upper part of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6, a star shape configured to be movable downward (on the screen of the effect display device 9, that is, in front of the screen of the effect display device 9 as viewed from the player) The character 200 is provided. The accessory 200 moves to move downward when, for example, an accessory drop effect (not shown) is being performed, and thus plays a role of informing that the accessory drop effect is being performed. In addition, LED etc. are incorporated in the inside of the prize 200, and when the prize 200 is moving (operation | movement), it is comprised so that it may light.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

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

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  At the lower part of the first special symbol display 8a, 4 is displayed to indicate the number of activated winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding storage is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of one indicator (for example, an LED) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserved memory number A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second reserve storage count. . In addition, an area (summed pending storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total pending memory number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  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 prize ball device 20 has an opening and 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 In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol is visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it becomes a hit. . Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted indicators by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, in the time reduction state (time reduction state) which is a gaming state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits is increased and the variable winning The opening time of the ball device 15 is lengthened, and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, in the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled such that the game ball is likely to be start winning (that is, the condition for executing the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Transition. In this embodiment, when a predetermined transition condition is established, a probability change state (that is, a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state and the time-shortened state is high) and the time reduction state ( That is, the game is also shifted to the probability change time short state which is a gaming state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened as compared with the normal state and the probability change state. Also in the probability variation time short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes longer, and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, the game ball transitions to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so as to facilitate start winning.

  As described above, the open time of the variable winning ball device 15 is long and the number of times of opening is increased in the positive short time state and the short time state, but the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 being hit is By controlling to shift to the normal symbol probability variation state to be enhanced, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is further increased. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are further enhanced, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  It should be noted that the high base state may be transitioned by shifting to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened in the definite variation time short state or time short state. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  In addition, since the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened in the short time condition or the short time condition, the effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of the big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state).

  At the left and right periphery of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an decoration LED 25 which blinks during the game, and at the lower part there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. Further, two speakers 27R and 27L for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided at the upper left and right of the game area 7, respectively. On the outer peripheral upper portion, outer peripheral left portion and outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7, a sky frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided. Also, a prize ball LED 51 is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28 b to be lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls, and a ball out LED 52 is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28 c to be lit when the supply sphere is broken. . The sky frame LED 28 a, the left frame LED 28 b, the right frame LED 28 c, and the decorative LED 25 are an example of a light emitter for effect provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the various LEDs for effect (for decoration) described above, LEDs and lamps for effect are installed.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend 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, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative design) is started in the effect display device 9 Be done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first (2 start conditions are satisfied), variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8b, and variable display of the production symbol (decorative pattern) is started in the effect display device 9 Be done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage 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. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated 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 internal. Also, 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 a 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 the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. 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 start occurs at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number.

  The random number circuit 503 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical 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 to be 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 out the numerical data from the random number circuit 503 as random R when the first start hole switch 13a or the second start hole switch 14a is subjected to the start winning combination, and starts the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is decided based on random R whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result, that is, whether or not to be a jackpot. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state that is advantageous for the player.

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, part or all of which is created on the power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as the special symbol process flag and the value of the combined hold storage number counter) and data indicating the number of unpaid award balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply substrate is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. The power supply substrate is provided with a reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 or the like. When the reset signal goes high, the gaming control microcomputer 560 becomes operable, and when the resetting signal goes low, the gaming control microcomputer 560 goes into a stopped state. Therefore, while the reset signal is at the high level, an allowance signal for permitting the operation of the gaming control microcomputer 560 or the like is output, and the period when the reset signal is at the low level is the gaming control microcomputer. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 and the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each of the electric component control boards (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped to a predetermined value or less is input. That is, the power supply substrate monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC 30 V, DC 5 V, etc.) used in the game machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value determined in advance A power supply monitoring circuit is mounted which outputs a power-off signal indicating that when it detects it). 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 providing 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. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31. Furthermore, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit 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 (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with the effect control microcomputer 100 including the effect control CPU 101 and the RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the 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 for controlling display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM there. 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 out necessary data from the character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for previously storing character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures or symbols (including an effect pattern). 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 data input from the CPU for effect control 101.

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

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which 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. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (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 effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver substrate 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 of the LEDs provided on the frame side such as the sky frame LED 28 a, the left frame LED 28 b, and the right frame LED 28 c. Also, 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 speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the signal 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 indicating in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  Next, play state after the end of the big hit (15 round normal big hit, 15 round odd change big hit, 2 round sudden positive change big hit) or small hit (small hit A to C), after the big hit or small hit is finished Will be explained.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the jackpot type and the small hit type, the presence or absence of time saving, the content of the latent effect, and the long fluctuation timing. Moreover, FIG. 5 is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the continuation production according to the big hit classification and small hit classification in latent mode.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, as a big hit type, "15 rounds of normal big hit", "15 rounds of probability variation big hit" and "2 rounds of sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to simply as" probability " There is a case.

  “Normally big hit of 15 rounds” opens the big winning opening 15 times in the big hit gaming state for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), and after the big hit game is over, the gaming state is determined as the low probability state (big hit judgment in the big hit judgment It means that the big hit that shifts to the game state where the probability of doing is low). In addition, "15 round of probability variation big hit" opens the big prize mouth 15 times (that is, 15 rounds) in big hit game state, predetermined period (for example 29 seconds) opens, after the big hit game ends game state high probability state (A game state that has a high probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination. Also referred to as a probability change state.) It means a big hit to shift to. Also, "two round sudden sudden change big hit" is allowed a number of times the opening number of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state is a small number of times (in this embodiment the opening of 0.1 seconds twice), but It is a big hit that the opening time is very short and the gaming state after the big hit is over is shifted to a high probability state (probable change state) (that is, by doing so, the player Appear as if it had suddenly changed into

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in this embodiment, “small hit A”, “small hit B” and “small hit C” are provided as the small hit types.

  The "small hit" is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the big winning opening is smaller than the number of the big hit (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, for example, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in the "time saving" column of FIG. 4, in the 15 round probability variation hit (indicated as "15R probability variation" in FIG. 4), the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 round sudden positive variation big hit) after the end of the big hit game It is controlled to the high probability high base state which is the high probability state and the short state until it occurs. In addition, in the 15 round normal big hit (denoted as "15R normal" in FIG. 4), control is made in a short time state (low probability high base state) until the number of times of variation of the symbol from the end of the big hit game reaches 100 times. In addition, the fluctuation number (100 times) in which the time saving state can be continued after the end of the big hit game is referred to as the time reduction number. Also, in the case of the sudden big hit (denoted as "stump" in FIG. 4, the next big hit (15 rounds) when the gaming state when the sudden big hit occurs is high base state (short time state or short short time state). When the jackpot is controlled to the short time state (high probability high base state) until the 2 round sudden sudden change big hit occurs and the gaming state when the sudden positive change big hit occurs is the low base state (normal state or false state) Is controlled to a definite change state (a high probability state but not a short play state) until the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 round sudden odd change big hit) occurs.

  Further, in the small hits A to C, all take over the gaming state when the small hits occur (that is, the gaming state does not change when the small hits occur). For example, if the game state when the small hit occurs is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is over is the normal state, and the game state when the small hit occurs is small if the probability change time state is short The game state after the end of the hit game is a definite change time state until the next big hit, and if the game state when the small hit occurs is a definite change state, the game state after the small hit game is finished up to the next big hit If the game state is a definite change state and the small hit occurs and the game state is a short time state, the game state is a short time state until the variation of the remaining short number of times is performed from the end of the small hit game.

  As mentioned above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same as the sudden changing big hit and the small hitting suddenly, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds (the sudden changing big hitting game or the small hit If a game is played), it can not be recognized until it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit. Therefore, the player suddenly recognizes whether the player is controlled to the high probability state (probability change state or probability change time short state) due to the occurrence of the probability variation big hit or is controlled to the low probability state (normal state or time saving state) due to the occurrence of the small hit. Because it can not, the game state after sudden odds game or small hit game is finished, is a game state that is expected to have a probability that the state may be latent (hidden mode) It is said. Further, in the latent state, when it is controlled to be a definite change state (when the gaming state is controlled to a definite change state inside the gaming machine), it is also referred to as a latent change state.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the effect to be executed during the change of the effect pattern in the latent state is referred to as “the latent effect”. The "hidden effect" is divided into stages 1 to 3 on the effect indicating the current game state. Each of “Stages 1 to 3” is the type and color of the background image of the effect display device 9, the type, shape and color of the effect pattern, fluctuating sound (effect sound during fluctuating), lighting patterns of the LEDs 25 and 28a to 28c, The division is made by changing the presentation mode of the latent presentation such as the movement of the accessory 200 or a combination thereof.

  “Stage 1” is a stage that is unlikely to shift to the highest probability state, and “Stage 2” is a stage that is likely to shift to a higher probability state than “stage 1”, “ Stage 3 is the stage that is most likely to be in transition to the highest probability state. The "high probability stage" is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state has shifted to the high probability state, and the "normal stage" indicates that the current gaming state has shifted to the low probability state Stage. The "low probability high base stage" is a stage for informing that the current gaming state is transitioning to the low base state and the high base state (that is, transitioning to the time saving state). A specific display example of each stage will be described later (see FIG. 31).

  As shown in FIG. 4, after the 15 rounds of probability variation big game is over, the latent effect is not executed (not transferred to stage 1), and the high probability stage is entered. In addition, even after 15 rounds of the normal big hit game is finished, the latent effect is not executed (it is not shifted to stage 1), and it shifts to the low probability high base stage. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, after the game of the definite variation big hit and the small hits A to C is ended, the stage is shifted to the stage 1 of the latent effect. Then, the continuous effect of notifying whether or not the latent state (the latent mode) is continued every 10 times of fluctuation number after the game of sudden change big hit or small hit A to C is finished is executed. Then, when "success (or continuation)" is notified in the continuation production, the stage is shifted to the high probability state (stages 2 and 3 etc.) and the transition to the high probability state (stages 2, 3 etc.) When ")" is notified, it is shifted to the normal stage to notify that it is shifted to the low probability state. In addition, when “success (or continuation)” is notified three consecutive times in the continuation effect, the process shifts to a high probability stage informing that the state is shifted to the high probability state. Note that a specific example of the continuous effect will be described later (see FIG. 32).

  The column of “long variation timing” shown in FIG. 4 indicates the timing at which the continuous effect is executed (the number of variations from the end of the sudden probability big hit game or the small hit game). Note that "long variation timing" means timing at which a variation pattern of variation time (for example, 30 seconds or more) at which continuous effect can be performed is selected. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in the case of the “probable”, continuous rendering is executed at the 10th, 20th, and 30th fluctuation from the end of the probability variation big hit game suddenly, and success in all the continuous effects ( It is transferred to the high-probability stage by the notification of the In the case of "small hit A", continuous effects are executed at the 10th, 20th, and 30th changes after the end of the small hit A game, and fail at the last continuous effect (30th change continuous effect) It is transferred to a normal stage by notifying (end). In the case of "small hit B", continuous effects are executed at the 10th and 20th changes from the end of the small hit B's game, and failure (end) occurs in the last continuous effect (continuation effect of the 20th change) It is transferred to the normal stage by being notified. In the case of "small hit C", the continuous effect is executed at the 10th fluctuation after the end of the small hit C game, and a failure (end) is notified in the continuous effect to shift to the normal stage.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the stay stage (currently when there is a certainty or a small hit during the execution of the latent effect (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or during the execution of the high probability stage Control to continue the stage). For example, if a small hit A occurs during the execution of stage 2 after the end of the small hit B game (for example, the number of changes from the end of the small hit B game is 15), the small hit A game It does not start from stage 1 after completion but continues stage 2 which is a stay stage. In this case, the timing at which the small hit A is generated is in the middle of the stage 2 (the fifth change after moving to the stage 2), but the stage 2 is executed from the beginning after the end of the small hit A game (that is, the stage Start over from the first change in 2). In this case, the stage 2 latency effect is performed 15 times. Then, the number of fluctuations from the end of the small hit A game announces success (continuation) in the continuation effect executed on the 10th and shifts to stage 3 and the number of changes from the end of the small hit A game is The failure (end) is notified in the continuation effect to be executed on the 20th, and the stage is shifted to the normal stage.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern (long fluctuation pattern) of the fluctuation time in which the continuous effect can be executed is selected at the tenth change (variable display) after the transition to the normal stage (the 30th occurrence from the small hit A). However, in that variation, a reach effect is performed, an effect that can be performed only in the variation (variation due to a long variation pattern in a normal stage), or a special image that can be displayed only in the variation It is also good.

  As another example, if there is a sudden big hit during the execution of stage 3 after the end of the small hit A game (for example, the number of fluctuations since the end of the small hit A game is 23), the sudden change big hit Instead of starting from stage 1 after the end of the game, continue stage 3 which is the stay stage. Also in this case, the timing at which the sudden change big hit occurs suddenly is in the middle of stage 3 (the third change after moving to stage 3), but after the game of the sudden change big hit is over, stage 3 is executed from the beginning (that is, Start over from the first change in stage 3). In this case, the stage 3 latency effect is performed 13 times. Then, the number of fluctuations from the end of the game of the sudden change big hit suddenly reports the success (continuation) in the continuation effect executed on the 10th, and shifts to the high probability stage.

  Furthermore, as another example, if a sudden big hit or small hit occurs suddenly during the execution of the high probability stage, it is a stay stage instead of starting from stage 1 after the end of the sudden big hit or small hit game. Continue the high accuracy stage. In this case, since the high probability stage is continued regardless of the number of fluctuations, there is no need to adjust the number of fluctuations after the end of the game of sudden big hit or small hit.

  In this way, during the execution of the latent effect (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or during the execution of the high probability stage, if a sudden or small hit occurs, the stay stage is continued and the continuous effect is performed up to 3 times By configuring so as to execute only up to, it is possible to change the stage in stages without interrupting the already performed latent effects, and the effects become unnatural and the player feels a sense of discomfort. It is possible to prevent giving.

  It should be noted that during the execution of the latent effect (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or during the execution of the high probability stage, there is no configuration to continue the stay stage when a sudden or small hit occurs, and the game of the precise or small hit After the end of, it may be configured to always start from stage 1. In this case, the continuous effect is obtained by adding together the continuous effect after the end of the game with the suddenness or small hit that initially triggers the latent mode entry and the continuous effect based on the suddenness or small hit after the transition to the latent mode. It can be performed four or more times.

  The low probability low base state (normal state), the low probability high base state (time reduction state), the high probability low base state (positive change state) and the high probability high base state (positive change short state) are all latent states. It can be (in the latent mode). For example, when a small hit occurs in a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state, it becomes a latent state (low probability low base state or low probability high base state) after the small hit game is over. Also, when a probability variation big hit occurs suddenly in the low probability low base state or low probability high base state, it suddenly becomes a latent state (high probability low base state or high probability high base state) after completion of the probability variation big hit game, high probability low When a small hit or sudden definite big hit occurs in the base state or high probability high base state, it becomes a latent state (high probability low base state or high probability high base state) after the end of the small hit game or sudden positive variation big hit game.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as 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. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top 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 (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where 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 combined pending storage number specification command in which the value of the combined pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43. .

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub board (the board on which the microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). ) Is sent to the sub-substrate (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 control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 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 display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round (take the random number for determination per normal pattern) When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using an effect pattern (decorative pattern) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Moreover, when making the display result of a special symbol into a big hit symbol, reach production is always performed. When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is to be executed by a lottery using random numbers. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When a 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 is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, drive signals are output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

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

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of big hit (usually big hit, definite variation big hit, sudden definite variation big hit) (for big hit classification judgment)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type of small hit (small hit A to C) (for small hit type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine fluctuation pattern (variation time) (for fluctuation pattern judgment)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal pattern (for normal pattern determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR 6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for random 5 initial value determination)

  In step S23, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (1), the small hit type determination random number of (2), and the random number per standard symbol determination of (5). Count up (add 1). That is, those are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers (random 3, random 4) or the initial value random (random 6). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as slip effects.

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

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing in accordance with 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 in accordance with the gaming state.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according 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 dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output processing).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 scene / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process processing is set, for example. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. In addition, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and Execute variable display of the second special symbol.

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Reach state (the state before the final stop symbol is derived and displayed, and the state in which the possibility that the combination of the big hit symbol is finally stopped by the effect symbol already displayed by stop is continued), The combination of the predetermined production pattern which does not become reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stop-displayed.

  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 variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory view showing the big hit 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 big hit determination table includes a normal time big hit determination table used in a normal state (an uncertain state that is not a definite change state) and a positive change time jackpot determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group 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. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 9C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the jackpot judgment value, it is decided to make a jackpot (usually a jackpot, a definite change big hit, a sudden change positive big hit) for the special symbol. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 9A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  FIGS. 9D and 9E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 9 (D) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) of the case. Further, FIG. 9 (E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol).

  The big hit classification judgment table is based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit classification judgment when the variable display result is judged to be a big hit design, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", "probably big hit" , Is a table referred to in order to determine any of "Suddenly odd variation big hit".

  FIG. 9F is an explanatory view showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The small hit classification judgment table is based on the random number (random 2) for small hit classification judgment when it is judged that the variable display result is to be a small hit symbol, "small hit A" , "Small hit B", "small hit C" is a table to be referred to to determine.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a fluctuation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA-1 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the rendering symbol is "non-reach". The fluctuation pattern of reach PA1-3, non-reach PA2-1-non-reach PA2-4 is prepared. The fluctuation pattern of the long fluctuation of the non-reach PA2-4 is the fluctuation time 30 that can be continuously performed in the 10th fluctuation, 20th fluctuation or 30th fluctuation from the end of the game of sudden probability big hit or small hit suddenly 30 Seconds are set. As will be described later, the 10th, 20th, or 30th variation can be secured so that the execution time of the continuous effect can be secured in the 10th, 20th, or 30th fluctuation after the end of the game of sudden big change big hit or small hit. When the change point is determined at the change point, the change pattern of the long change is selected (see step S95C in FIG. 24).

  In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect pattern is "reach", normal PA3-1 to normal PA3-2, super PA3-3 to super PA3-8 The fluctuation pattern of is prepared.

  The variation pattern of super PA3-7-super PA3-8 is a reach variation pattern including the special reach production mentioned below.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol is the big hit symbol (except sudden sudden change big hit symbol), normal PB1-1 to normal PB1- 2. Variation patterns of super PB1-3 to super PB1-8 are prepared. The fluctuation pattern of super PB1-3-super PB1-6 is the fluctuation time that can execute the continuous effect executed in the 10th, 20th or 30th fluctuation from the end of the game of sudden probability big hit or small hit suddenly 30 seconds or more is set. As will be described later, the 10th, 20th, or 30th variation can be secured so that the execution time of the continuous effect can be secured in the 10th, 20th, or 30th fluctuation after the end of the game of sudden big change big hit or small hit. When a big hit (except sudden positive variation big hit) is determined in the variation, one of the variation patterns of Super PB1-3 to Super PB1-6 is selected (see step S92C in FIG. 24).

  The variation patterns of the super PB1 to the super PB1-8 are reach variation patterns including the special reach effect described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol suddenly becomes the probability variation big hit symbol (probable symbol) or the small hit symbol, the special PC 1-1-special The variation pattern of PC1-3 is prepared. The variation pattern of the long variation of the special PC 1-3 is a variation time of 30 seconds that can be continuously performed in the 10th variation, the 20th variation or the 30th variation after the end of the game of sudden probability big hit or small hit Is set. As will be described later, the 10th, 20th, or 30th variation can be secured so that the execution time of the continuous effect can be secured in the 10th, 20th, or 30th fluctuation after the end of the game of sudden big change big hit or small hit. When a probability change big hit or small hit is suddenly determined at the change point, a change pattern of the long change is selected (see steps S92C and S94C in FIG. 24).

  When the change is executed based on the change pattern of the special PC 1-1 to the special PC 1-3 shown in FIG. 10, the player can not recognize (or it is difficult to recognize) whether it is a probability variation big hit or small hit suddenly. Yes) Also, the game mode can not be recognized (or hard to recognize) to which state the game state has been transferred by transitioning to the latent mode after the sudden change of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern type of the effect design. As shown in FIG. 11, CA 1-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is non-reach (loss) and no shortening (during low base), Is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is non-reach (loss) and the number of reserved memories is reduced by 2 to 4 (during low base), and CA1-3 is a variable display A variation pattern type selected when the mode (display result) is non-reach (loss) and the number of reserved memories is reduced by 5 to 8 (during low base), and CA 1-4 is a variable display mode (display result ) Is a variation pattern type selected when non-reach (loss) and no shortening (in high base), and in the variable display mode (display result) CA1-5 is non-reach (loss) Number of reserved storages reduced by 2 to 8 (high base ) Is a fluctuation pattern type is selected when the.

  Further, CA1-6 is a variation pattern type that is selected at the time of execution of the continuous effect, in which the variable display mode (display result) is non-reach (drop) or reach (drop).

  Further, CA2-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is reach (missing) and normal reach, and CA2-2 is the variable display mode (display result) is reach ( It is a fluctuation pattern type selected at the time of super reach.

  Also, CB1-1 is a variation pattern type selected when the variable display mode (display result) is a non-probability variation big hit (usually a big hit) or a probability variation big hit and normal reach, and CB1-2 is a variable display style (Display result) is a non-probable variation big hit (usually a big hit) or a positive variation big hit and is a variation pattern type selected at the time of super reach.

  Further, CA1-6 is a variation pattern type that is selected at the time of executing the continuous effect, in which the variable display mode (display result) is a non-probability variation big hit (usually a big hit) or a positive variation big hit.

  In addition, CC1-1 is a variation pattern that is selected when the variable display mode (display result) is suddenly a definite big hit or a small hit and the second opening chance stop (for example, stop of a chance eye such as "135") It is a type.

  Also, CC1-2 is a variation pattern type that is selected when the continuous presentation is performed, in which the variable display mode (display result) is a sudden change big hit or a small hit.

  12A to 12D are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D. The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be the big hit symbol, and when it is determined that the small hit symbol is to be determined, the big hit type determination result or the small hit It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern type as any one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern type determination according to the determination result of the type.

  Each of the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for fluctuation pattern type determination, and CB1-1 to CB1-3, CC1-1 A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of .about.CC1-2 is set.

  For example, as the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A, the upper table used when the big hit type is "normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit)", and the big hit type is "probably big hit" A middle table used in the case and a lower table used when the big hit type is "suddenly probability variation big hit" are provided, and each table has variation pattern types CB1-1, CB1- corresponding to the big hit type. 2 is set. In addition, as the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for continuous production shown in FIG. 12B, the upper row table used when the big hit type is “normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit) or positive variation big hit”, and the big hit type The lower table used in the case of "suddenly probability variation big hit" is provided, and in each table, variation pattern types CB1-3 and CC1-2 for continuous effect corresponding to the big hit type are set.

  Further, a table used in the case of "small hit" is provided as the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 12C, and the variation pattern type CC1-1 corresponding to the small hit is set in the table. It is done. Further, a table used in the case of "small hit" is provided as the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D for continuous effect shown in FIG. 12D, and the table is for continuous effect corresponding to the small hit. The variation pattern type CC1-2 is set.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing the out-of-plane variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C. Among them, in FIG. 13A, fluctuation pattern types CA1-1, CA2-1, and CA2-2 to be used when the gaming state is the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1 are set. A misplaced variation pattern type determination table and variation pattern types CA1-2, CA2-1, and CA2-2 used when the gaming state is the low base state and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 are set. Out of variation pattern type determination table and variation pattern types CA1-3, CA2-1, CA2-2 used when the gaming state is low base state and the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 The variation pattern type determination table is shown. Further, in FIG. 13B, fluctuation pattern types CA1-4, CA2-1, and CA2-2 which are used when the gaming state is the high base state and the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1 are set. Out of variation pattern type determination table and variation pattern types CA1-5, CA2-1, CA2-2 used when the gaming state is high base state and the total number of pending storages is 2 to 8 The variation pattern type determination table is shown. FIG. 13C shows a deviation fluctuation pattern type determination table in which fluctuation pattern types CA1-6 for continuous effect are set.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table 134A and the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 134B stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. The outlier fluctuation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A is a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (according to the result of determination of the fluctuation pattern type) when it is determined that the variable display result is “off”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a fluctuation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on random 4).

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 134B shown in FIG. 14B, when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the change pattern is determined according to the change pattern type determination result. It is a table to be referred to in order to determine the fluctuation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the judgment random number (random 4).

  In addition, fluctuation pattern PA2-4, PA3-3, PA3-4, PA3-5, PA3-6 is set to fluctuation pattern classification CA1-6 for continuation presentation. These fluctuation patterns are all fluctuation patterns having a fluctuation time of 30 seconds or more. However, only the fluctuation pattern PA2-4 of the long fluctuation specially prepared to secure the effect time of the continuous effect may be set as the fluctuation pattern type CA1-6 for the continuous effect.

  Further, fluctuation patterns PB1-3 to PB1-6 are set in the fluctuation pattern type CB1-3 for the continuous effect. These fluctuation patterns are all fluctuation patterns having a fluctuation time of 30 seconds or more. However, a long fluctuation pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30 seconds) for securing the effect time of the continuous effect is specially prepared for the fluctuation pattern type CB1-3 for the continuous effect (prepared in FIG. 10). ), And only the fluctuation pattern of the long fluctuation may be set.

  Moreover, fluctuation pattern PC1-3 is set to fluctuation pattern classification CC1-2 for continuation presentation. This fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 30 seconds.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variation pattern type for the continuation effect is prepared, but the variation pattern type may be determined for the continuation effect only, instead of the variation pattern type for the continuation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in the case of the probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type CB1-2 is selected at a higher rate than in the case of the non-probability variation big hit (normally a big hit). In addition, in the case of the non-probable variation big hit, the variation pattern type CB1-1 is selected at a higher rate than in the case of the high variation big hit. Then, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the variation pattern type CB1-2 is selected, the variation patterns PB1-7 and PB1-8 can be selected, but the variation pattern type CB1-1 is selected. In this case, only the variation pattern PB1-7 may be selected among the variation patterns PB1-7 and PB1-8.

  As shown in FIG. 10, fluctuation patterns PB1-7 and PB1-8 are reach fluctuation patterns including special reach effects, but fluctuation patterns PB1-7 do not include predetermined effects.

  Therefore, in the case of the probability variation big hit, a reach variation pattern (variation pattern PB1-8) including the special reach effect and the predetermined effect is selected at a higher rate than in the non-probability variation big hit. Further, in the case of the non-deterministic variation big hit, a reach variation pattern (variation pattern PB1-7) including the special reach effect but not including the predetermined effect is selected at a high rate compared to the probability variation big hit. In other words, when the predetermined effect is executed and then controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the special reach effect is executed and when the predetermined effect is not executed but is controlled to the big hit gaming state, different game values (In this example, the probability of becoming a probability change state) is given.

  FIGS. 15 and 16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, command 80 XX (H) is a production control command (a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of a production symbol that is variably displayed on the staging display device 9 corresponding to a variable display of a special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns which can be used shown in FIG. 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not a big hit, a small hit, a big hit type and a small hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands.

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

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

  The 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. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When 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 otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. In this embodiment, in the winning-time effect process (see FIG. 21), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines which variation pattern type will be selected at the time of start winning. Then, a value designating the variation pattern type as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the prize determination result specification result command, and control is performed to transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command according to the type of jackpot. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

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

  Command A 301 (H) displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game, and specifies that it was usually a big hit with a production control command (big hit end 1 specified command: ending 1 specified command) is there. The command A 302 (H) displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game, and specifies that it was a definite variation big hit by the effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) is there. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. Although the gaming control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits an ending designation command for a definite odd jackpot end designation when it is a big hit, it is configured not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (time reduction state specification command) for specifying that the gaming state is the time reduction state (does not include the probability change state). The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state specification command) for specifying that the gaming state is a definite change state. The commands B000 (H) to B002 (H) are called background designation commands.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time-savings specifying command) for specifying the remaining number of time-saving states (how many times the time-saving state continues until the variable display ends). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the number of remaining time saving states. In this embodiment, when controlled to the time saving state, the time saving state continues for a predetermined number of time reductions (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game.

  The command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number designation command) for specifying the first pending storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first pending storage number. The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number designation command) for specifying the second pending storage number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the second pending storage number.

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

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). 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 another command form may be used. For example, a control command consisting of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by 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-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of 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 the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in the variable display (variation) of the effect design corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special Image display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the image display that performs the presentation with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing 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 processing, if the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won in the first start winning opening 13 is on, that is, the start to the first start winning opening 13 If the winning is occurring, the first starting opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). In addition, when the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second starting winning opening 14 is on, that is, the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the number of held memories buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory 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 considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, start the fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol. 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 processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect 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 variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting processing has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped It is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to S304.

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

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

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control for transmitting the effect control command of round display in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for confirming establishment of closing condition of the big winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the special winning 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 rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307.

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

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. The small hit opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the small hit opening pre-processing is also a processing to start a small hit game.

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 (decimal) in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 19B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage process of step S314.

  First, the first starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (A). In the first starting opening switch passage process executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first suspension) Whether or not the value of the first pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S211A). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S212A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 20) (step S214A) . In the process of step S214A, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 1st starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (pending buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 20, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time-shortening flag indicating that the gaming state is the time-shortening state (including the probability change state) is set (step S215A). If it is set, the process directly proceeds to step S218A. If the time saving flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S216A). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (that is, if it is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S218A as it is.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing process which determines in advance at the start winning the fluctuation display result when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (step S217A ). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the first hold storage number counter, and at the time of a prize based on the determination result of the prize production process. Control is performed to transmit the determination result specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218A).

  When the prize effect process of step S217A is not executed due to the determination of Y in step S215A or step S216A, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit only the first storage-number-specifying command in step S218A. Control is not performed to transmit the determination result specifying command at the time of winning. It should be noted that, when the prize effect process in step S217A is not executed, a prize determination result specification command may be transmitted in which a value indicating that the prize determination result can not be specified is set as the EXT data.

  In this embodiment, if there is a start winning on first start winning opening 13 by executing the processing of step S215A, if the gaming state is normal (even if it is a probability change state, time saving state If it is not the case, the prize-time effect process of step S217A is executed. Moreover, in this embodiment, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 by the processing of step S216A, step S217A is performed only when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. At the time of winning the effect processing is executed. It should be noted that the process may not shift to step S217A only in the big hit gaming state, and may shift to step S217A to execute the prize effect processing in the small hit gaming state.

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (B). In the second starting opening switch passage process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending opening). Whether or not the value of the second pending storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4) is confirmed (step S211B). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S 212 B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 20) (step S214B). . In the process of step S214B, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, it does not extract the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) in the 2nd starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning combination) and store in advance in the preservation area, it extracts at the time of the fluctuation start of the second special symbol You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize effect process (step S217B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second holding storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the second holding storage number counter, and at the time of winning based on the determination result of the winning processing Control is performed to transmit the determination result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S218B).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the at-a-prize effect processing at steps S217A and S217B. In the prize effect processing, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is checked whether they match (step S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the production symbol, it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, the big hit type, or the small hit type The fluctuation pattern is determined in the fluctuation pattern setting process, but separately from that, the fluctuation based on the start winning at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Before the display is started, it is confirmed in advance which fluctuation pattern type it will be by executing the winning presentation process. By doing so, the fluctuation pattern type is predicted in advance before the fluctuation display of the production symbol is executed, and as described later, based on the judgment result at the time of winning, the jackpot by the effect control microcomputer 100 Execute a continuous notice effect to give notice of becoming a super reach.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the normal jackpot determination value (N in step S220), the CPU 56 determines whether a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state is set or not. It confirms (step S221). If the probable change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B with the jackpot determination value at the time of the definite variation shown in the right column of FIG. Are checked to see if they match (step S222).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of definite variation (N in step S222), the CPU 56 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in steps S214A and S214B and FIG. The small hit determination values shown in (C) and (C) are compared, and it is confirmed whether they match (step S223). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning processing process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19A), the CPU 56 It is determined whether or not it matches the small hitting determination value set in the small hitting determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 9 (B). In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning at presentation processing (see step S217B in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19 (B)), the diagram It is determined whether or not it matches the small hitting determination value set in the small hitting determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in 9 (C).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step S223), the CPU 56 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step S224). In this embodiment, the CPU 56 determines in step S224 whether the gaming state is the high base state (specifically, whether the time saving flag is set or not). Further, the CPU 56 determines whether the total number of pending storages is 0 to 1, 2 to 4, or 5 to 8. Then, in accordance with the determination result of step S224, the CPU 56 sets an out-of-plane variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 13 (step S225). In step S225, it is determined whether or not the latent mode is in progress, and if in the latent mode, the number of changes after the termination of the big change game or small hit game is suddenly confirmed, and the change number is 10 times and 20 times Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not it is 30 times, and a fall out variation pattern type determination table for continuous effect may be set.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step S223), the CPU 56 sets a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 12C (step S226). In step S226, it is determined whether or not the latent mode is in progress, and if it is in the latent mode, the number of fluctuations after the termination of the big change game or small hit game is suddenly confirmed. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not it is 30 times, and the small hit variation pattern type determination table for continuous effect may be set.

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step S220 or step S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in steps S214A and S214B. Is determined (step S227). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning processing process (see step S217A) is executed in the first start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19A), the CPU 56 To determine whether the jackpot type is "normal big hit", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit" using the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in Fig. 9 (D). . In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning at presentation processing (see step S217B in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19 (B)), the diagram Using the jackpot classification determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in 9 (E), it is judged whether the jackpot classification is "normally big hit", "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit".

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 12A according to the jackpot type determined in step S227 (step S228). In step S228, it is determined whether or not the latent mode is in progress, and if it is in the latent mode, the number of changes after the termination of the big change game or small hit game is suddenly confirmed. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not it is 30 times, and the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table for continuous effect may be set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination table set in steps S225, S226, and S228 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) extracted in steps S214A and S214B ( Step S229).

  In the case of the outlier fluctuation pattern type, since the determinable fluctuation pattern types according to the number of combined reserved memory numbers are different, the fluctuation pattern type determined in step S 229 of the effect processing at the time of winning and the fluctuation pattern setting process described later There is a possibility that the variation pattern type determined in step S102 may be deviated. Therefore, in the determination of the out-of-out variation pattern type in step S229, the range of values of the variation pattern type determination random numbers for which the variation pattern type of super reach is always determined regardless of the total number of pending storages In the example shown, it may be configured to determine whether it belongs to the range of 246 to 251).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the determined fluctuation pattern type in the winning determination result specification command (step S230). For example, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when the winning at presentation processing (see step S217A is performed in the first starting opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19A), the step When it is determined in S229 that "non-reach is out", processing is performed to set "00 (H)" to the EXT data of the in-winning determination result designation command configured by MODE data "95 (H)". If it is determined in step S229 that "super reach is lost", the processing of setting "01 (H)" to the EXT data of the in-winning determination result specification command configured with MODE data "95 (H)" is performed. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that "super reach big hit", the processing of setting "02 (H)" to the EXT data of the in-winning determination result specification command configured with MODE data "95 (H)" is performed. Do. In addition, when there is a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning at presentation processing (see step S217B in the second start opening switch passing process shown in FIG. 19 (B)), the step When it is determined in S229 that "non-reach is out", processing is performed to set "03 (H)" to the EXT data of the in-winning determination result specification command configured with MODE data "95 (H)". If it is determined in step S 229 that “super reach is lost”, “04 (H)” is set to the EXT data of the in-winning determination result designation command configured with MODE data “95 (H)”. Do. Further, when it is determined in step S229 that "Super reach big hit", the processing of setting "05 (H)" to the EXT data of the win time determination result specification command configured with MODE data "95 (H)" is performed. Do. In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a value corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern type to the EXT data of the winning determination result specification command.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, the processing ends.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first number of pending storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the first pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages 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 stores the random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = 1 in the first pending storage 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 "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = 1 in the second pending storage number buffer. Then, it is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and each storage area in the first pending storage number buffer Shift the content of When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU 56 is a storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55 Each random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Then, after the CPU 56 stores the count value of the combined pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), the CPU 56 decreases the value of the combined pending storage number by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the pending storage number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer 100 for effect control based on the value of the pending storage number counter of the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (Step S59). In this case, when the value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first number of pending storage number designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second pending storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer extracted in step S214A of the first starting opening switch passing processing or in step S214B of the second starting opening switch passing processing. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit determination module compares the predetermined big hit determination value or small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) with the big hit determination random number, and executes processing for determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of the big hit determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is configured to be higher than in the non-probability change state (a normal state and a short time state). There is. Specifically, the probability variation time big hit determination table (the table in the ROM 54 to which the right side of FIG. 9A is set) in which the number of big hit determination values is set large in advance, and the number of big hit determination values A normal-time jackpot judgment table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the jackpot judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When it is in the state or the time saving state, processing of the determination of the big hit is performed by using the big hit determination table at the normal time. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be a big hit or sudden big hit, is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C is used to determine whether or not the small hit is to be made. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S63), and the CPU 56 makes a small hit type determination table. The type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 2) for small hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area, using the type ("small hit A," "small hit B," or "small hit C") Is determined as the type of small hit (step S64). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of small hit in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S65). Then, the process proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot classification determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9 (E).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" or "a sudden definite big hit" is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the big hit type stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, which is extracted in step S214A of the first start mouth switch passage processing or in step S214B of the second start mouth switch passage processing. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9 (D) and 9 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit 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 variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type if the big hit type is "suddenly odd variation big hit (with time reduction)", and data indicating the big hit type if the big hit type is "suddenly positive variation big hit (without time reduction)" As "04" is set.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “1”, “3”, “7” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "suddenly positive variation big hit", "1" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "big hit" is determined, the "3" (usually big hit symbol) is the special symbol Decided to the stop symbol of the, when decided to "probable variation big hit", determine "7" (probable variation big hit symbol) as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" 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. 24 is a flow chart showing fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 suddenly determines whether the number of changes after the big hit game or the small hit game is 10 times, 20 times, or 30 times. It is determined whether the value is one of 1, 11 and 21 (step S 92 A). The fluctuation number counter is a counter for counting the number of fluctuation after sudden probability big hit game or small hit game, and a value of predetermined number is set at the end of sudden variation big hit or small hit game (step S172B in FIG. 29, At the time of stop of fluctuation of the symbol, 1 is subtracted by one (refer to step S191 of FIG. 30) (see step S130B of FIG. 27). If the value of the fluctuation number counter is not one of 1, 11 and 21, it is decided to use the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A (step S92B), and the value of the fluctuation number counter is either 1, 11 or 21. If it is, it is decided to use the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for continuous effect (step S92C). If it is determined to use the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, the big hit type is confirmed, and a table according to the big hit type (probable variation big hit, normal big hit, sudden odd variation big hit) is selected (see FIG. 12). Similarly, if it is decided to use the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B for the continuous effect, the jackpot type is confirmed and a table according to the jackpot type (probable variation big hit / normal big hit, sudden odd variation big hit) is selected (Fig. 12). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  If the big hit flag is not set (N in step S91), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 is a change number counter whether the number of changes after the sudden change big hit game or the small hit game is 10 times, 20 times, or 30 times. It is determined whether or not the value of is either 1, 11 or 21 (step S94A). When the value of the fluctuation number counter is not either 1, 11 or 21, it is decided to use the small hitting fluctuation pattern type determination table 132C (step S94B), and the value of the fluctuation number counter is either 1, 11 or 21 If yes, it is determined to use the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D for continuous effect (step S94C). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S93), the CPU 56 causes the CPU 56 to suddenly change the number of times after the big hit game or the small hit game is 10 times, 20 times, or 30 times. It is determined whether the value of the variation counter is any one of 1, 11 and 21 (step S95A). If the value of the fluctuation number counter is not either 1, 11 or 21, it is decided to use the out-of-plane fluctuation pattern type determination table 133A or 133B (step S95B), and the value of the fluctuation number counter is 1, 11 or 21. If it is any, it is determined to use the out-of-variation pattern type determination table 133C for continuous effect (step S95C). If it is determined to use the out-of-out variation pattern type determination table 133A or 133B, it is confirmed whether the current gaming state is the high base state or the low base state, and the current combined hold storage number is confirmed. Then, a table corresponding to the gaming state and the total number of pending storages is selected (see FIG. 13). The gaming state is confirmed depending on whether the time saving flag is set, and the total number of stored memories is confirmed by the value of the stored memory number counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and performs the processing of steps S92B, 92C, S94B, 94C, S95B, 95C. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the selected table (step S102).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 134B (FIG. 14B) as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the result of the judgment of the fluctuation pattern type in step S102. Reference) or one of the out-of-out variation pattern determination table 134A (see FIG. 14A) is selected (step S103). Also, by reading random 4 (random number for fluctuation pattern determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S103. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S105).

  Next, control is performed to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S107). For example, the start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation 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, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, instead of suddenly determining the type of change pattern.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not reach is determined by lottery processing using random numbers for reach determination, the number of reach may be determined according to the total number of pending storages (which may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). A reach determination table with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not the reach probability is lowered as the number of pending storage increases.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs one of display result 1 specification to display result 7 specification according to the determined type of big hit, type of small hit, and release (see FIG. 15). Control to send Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S112. If the big hit flag is set, the type of big hit (usually big hit, positive odds, sudden positive big hit) is confirmed, and control is performed to transmit the display result 2 to 4 specified commands according to the type of big hit (step S111) . In addition, the type of big hit is specifically confirmed based on the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S112). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 checks the type (small hit A to C) of the small hit and performs control to transmit a display result 5 to 7 designated command according to the type of the small hit (step S113). The type of small hit is specifically confirmed based on the data set in the small hit type buffer. If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S112), that is, if it is not, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S114).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S303) (step S115).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. During special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variation time timer (step S125), and when the variation time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop processing (step S304) The updated value is updated (step S127). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIGS. 27 and 28 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stopping process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the variation counter is 0 (step S130A). When the value of the fluctuation number counter is not 0, the value of the fluctuation number counter is decremented by 1 (-1) (step S130B). Next, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Are controlled to be displayed (step S131). In addition, when the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and the second symbol is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b is ended. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S132). Then, if the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S143A (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, if it is set, the CPU 56 resets the definite variation flag indicating that it is a definite variation state, and the short time flag indicating that it is a short time condition (step S134), and effects control is performed. Control to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is normally a jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is a definite variation big hit, send a big hit start 2 designated command. If the type of the jackpot is a sudden oddity big hit, send a small hit / sudden definite big hit start specification command. It should be noted that whether the type of the big hit is usually a big hit, a definite big hit or a sudden 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) .

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S136).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit. Two times in the case of a sudden probability variation big hit) is set in the big winning opening open number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S139).

  In step S143A, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set or not (step S143A). If the time saving flag is set, the value of the time saving counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time saving state is decremented by 1 (step S143B). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction (step S143C).

  Note that the CPU 56 may not transmit the time reduction number designation command. In that case, for example, after shifting to the time saving state, the time saving number may be managed on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 side. For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a time saving state designation command, it sets a predetermined value (for example, 100) to the time reduction counter, and subtracts 1 from the time reduction counter every time the variable display of the effect pattern is executed. Then, the number of remaining time may be managed.

  Next, when the value of the time saving number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S144), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (step S145). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suspiciously positive change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S148). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N of step S147), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S152).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). When it is a big hit, it sends a big hit end 1 specified command, and when it is a definite variation big hit, it sends a big hit end 2 specified command, and when it is sudden definite variation big hit, small hit / sudden definite variation big hit end Send specified command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether the type of the big hit is a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit (step S166). In addition, it can be specifically determined by the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing whether it is a definite variation big hit or a sudden definite variation big hit or not. If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit (that is, usually a big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag to shift the gaming state to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets 100 times in the time reduction number counter for counting the time reduction number (step S168). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the time saving state designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S169). Then, the process proceeds to step S173.

  If it is a definite variation big hit or suddenly a definite variation big hit, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a 15 variation random variation big hit (step S170). In addition, it can be specifically determined by the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing whether or not it is a definite variation big hit. If it is a probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag (step S171A) and sets a time saving flag to shift the gaming state to a probability variation time short state (step S171B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the probability variation time short state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S171C). Then, the process proceeds to step S173. On the other hand, if it is not a definite variation big hit (that is, if it is a sudden variation large hit), the CPU 56 sets a definite variation flag and shifts the gaming state to a definite variation state (step S172A). Further, the CPU 56 sets 30 times to the fluctuation number counter for counting the fluctuation number (step S172B). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S172C). Then, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In this embodiment, the short time flag set in steps S167 and S171B is also used to determine whether to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag is set when the variation display result of the normal symbol is hit in the normal symbol process processing (see step S27). If it is, control is performed to open the variable winning prize ball device 15 by lengthening the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. In addition, the short time flag set in steps S167 and S171B is used to determine whether or not the variation time of the special symbol is to be shortened.

  In step S173, the CPU 56 clears (sets to 0) the value of the fluctuation number counter (step S173). By this process, when the game of 15 rounds of normal big hit or definite variation big hit is finished, the value of the variation counter becomes 0, and the process of subtracting the value of the variation counter is not executed (see steps S130A and S130B). The variation pattern for the continuous effect can be prevented from being selected.

  Then, CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S174).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the small hitting end process (step S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hitting end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hitting end display timer is set (step S180), and when the small hit ending display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S184. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (step S181), and control to transmit a small hit end designation command is performed (step S182). Then, the small hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (small hit end display time) during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (step S183). finish.

  In step S184, the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S185). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S185), the CPU 56 sets the number of changes according to the small hit type (specifically, 30 times, 20 times or 10 times) in the change number counter (Step S191). Specifically, set 30 for small hit A, set 20 for small hit B, and set 10 for small hit C. Then, CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S192).

  Next, the presentation of the transition to the latent mode will be described.

  When a sudden big hit or small hit occurs suddenly while being controlled to the normal stage, go to the latent mode stage 1 during sudden positive big hit or small hit fluctuation and sudden positive big hit game or small hit game. Perform a rendition indicating that it is to be controlled, or a rendition which holds expectation that it may be controlled to stage 1 of the latent mode. In this embodiment, when a big hit or small hit is determined as the big hit type, PC1-1 to 1-2 are determined as the variation pattern, and after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game suddenly, it becomes a latent state. It is configured to migrate.

  In this embodiment, it is always configured to shift to Stage 1 suddenly after the end of the odd variation big hit game or small hit game suddenly, but it shifts to the high probability stage at a fixed rate after the end of the sudden variation big hit game It may be configured as follows.

  In addition, when the probability variation big hit or the small hit occurs suddenly while being controlled to the latent mode, the notification that the current stage is continued is performed without executing the continuation effect notifying the success or failure.

  Next, effects and the like in the latent mode will be described.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory view showing a display mode of each stage in the latent mode. As shown in FIG. 31, on the stage 1 in the latent mode (latent state), the background image of the effect display device 9 is a background of mountains. At stage 2, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the forest. At stage 3, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the city. In the high accuracy stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the sea. In the normal stage, the background image of the effect display device 9 is the background of the beach (beach). In this manner, the continuous effect is executed at a predetermined fluctuation timing (every 10 fluctuations) in the latent mode, and when success (continuation) is notified in the continuous effect, the stages are sequentially promoted, and three consecutive successes ( Transition to the high-probability stage when notification is given). On the other hand, when failure (end) is notified in the continuation effect, the process shifts to the normal stage.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing an effect aspect of the continuous effect. As described above, the continuous effect is executed when the number of times of change after the end of the game of sudden big change big hit or small hit is 10 times, 20 times, or 30 times. In the example shown in FIG. 32, the continuous effect rotates the roulette displayed with “continuation” and “end” being divided into areas, and shoots an arrow there. Then, when the display of the area where the arrow hit is "continuation", the continuation effect is successful, and when the display of the area where the arrow is hit is "end", the continuous effect is failure. Such an effect mode is an example, and any effect mode may be used as long as it can clearly recognize "continuation (success)" and "end (failure)".

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (step S 701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the 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. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

  In the effect control process, first, the effect control CPU 101 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 an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S706). Further, a pending storage display control process for controlling the display state of the total pending storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory view 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 substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received in 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. 15 and FIG. 16) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  35 to 38 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, 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 confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If 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). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is the display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) in the RAM. It stores in the display result designation command storage area (step S 618 A).

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

  If the received effect control command is the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command (step S 621), the CPU 101 for production control sets the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / suddenly positive probability big hit start designation command (step S623), the CPU 101 for production control sets a small hit / sudden positive turn 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 S 627), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S 628).

  If the received effect control command is a power on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S 631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen indicating that the initialization process has been performed on the effect display device 9. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of a predetermined effect pattern.

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

  If the received effect control command is a big hit end 1 designation command (step S641), the CPU 101 for production control sets a big hit end 1 designated command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a big hit end 2 designation command (step S643), the CPU 101 for production control sets a big hit end 2 designated command reception flag (step S644). If the received effect control command is a small hit / suddenly a definite oddity big hit end designation command (step S645), the CPU 101 for effect control sets a small hit / suddenly positive odd change big hit end designation command reception flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number specification command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 performs first hold storage of the second byte data (EXT data) of the first hold storage number specification command. It stores in the number saving area (step S652). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first hold storage in the first hold storage display unit 18c according to the first hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received first hold storage number specification command. The display of the number is updated (step S653).

  If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number specification command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 performs second hold storage of the second byte data (EXT data) of the second hold storage number specification command. It is stored in the number storage area (step S655). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs the second hold storage in the second hold storage display unit 18 d according to the second hold storage number (specifically, the value of the EXT data) indicated by the received second hold storage number designation command. The display of the number is updated (step S656).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state designating command (step S657), if the effect control CPU 101 is set, a probability change state flag indicating that the game state is a probability change state, or the game state is a time saving state The short time state flag is reset (step S658). If the received effect control command is a time saving state specification command (step S659), the effect control CPU 101 sets a time saving state flag (step S660). If the received effect control command is a definite change state specification command (step S661A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a positive change state flag (step S661B). If the received effect control command is a probability variation short state specification command (step S662A), the CPU 101 for production control sets a probability variation short state flag (step S662B).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction command (step S663A), the CPU 101 for production control stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the time reduction command in the time reduction storage area (step S663B). ). That is, the effect control CPU 101 stores the remaining number of time saving states indicated by the time saving designation command.

  Next, if the received effect control command is a prize determination result specification command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received prize determination result specification command.

  For example, if the received effect control command is the winning determination result 1 designation command (step S665), specifically, "00 (H)" is designated in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command. The effect control CPU 101 sets a prize determination result 1 flag indicating that it has been determined that “non-reach will be lost” at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (step S 666).

  Further, for example, if the received effect control command is the winning combination determination result 2 designation command (step S 667), specifically, “01 (H)” is designated by the EXT data of the winning combination determination result designation command. If yes, the effect control CPU 101 sets a winning determination result 2 flag indicating that it has been determined that “super reach will be lost” at the start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (step S 668).

  Further, for example, if the received effect control command is the winning combination determination result 3 designation command (step S669), specifically, “02 (H)” is designated by the EXT data of the winning combination determination result designation command. If it is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prize determination result 3 flag indicating that it has been determined that the "super reach big hit" will be made at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (step S670).

  Further, for example, if the received effect control command is the winning combination determination result 4 designation command (step S671), specifically, “03 (H)” is designated by the EXT data of the winning combination determination result designation command. If it is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prize determination result 4 flag indicating that it has been determined that “non-reach will be lost” at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (step S 672).

  Further, for example, if the received effect control command is the winning combination determination result 5 designation command (step S 673), specifically, “04 (H)” is designated by the EXT data of the winning combination determination result designation command. If it is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prize determination result 5 flag indicating that it has been determined that “super reach will be lost” at the start prize to the second start prize hole 14 (step S 674).

  Further, for example, if the received effect control command is the winning combination determination result 6 designation command (step S 675), specifically, “05 (H)” is designated by the EXT data of the winning combination determination result designation command If it is, the effect control CPU 101 sets a prize determination result 6 flag indicating that it has been determined that the "super reach big hit" will be made at the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 (step S676).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 56 sets a prize determination result flag according to the received prize determination result specification command. In this embodiment, when the determination result at the time of winning is "non-reach out", "super reach out", or "super reach big hit", it is configured to execute continuous notice effect, so The flag may be set after confirming whether or not only the winning combination determination result 1 designated command to the winning combination determination result 6 designated command described above has been received.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S677). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory drawing showing the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 39, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols and the random number SR2 for determining the special reach effect. Use. In addition, you may use random numbers other than these, in order to improve a rendering effect.

  The first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 are "stop" in the display area of the effect display device 9 as "stop", which is the result of variable display of the effect symbols, "middle", " It is a random number used in order to decide the production design (final stop design) which is stopped and displayed in each symbol display area of "right". The final stop symbols are three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right" when variable display of the effect symbols ends. In addition, the combination of the big hit symbols of the production symbols is determined by any one of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols.

  The special reach effect determination random number SR2 is the type of special effect (specifically, the number and type of images of candidates for effect patterns to be displayed after reaching the reach state and a predetermined effect suggestive image suggesting a predetermined effect) Is a random number used to determine

FIG. 40 is an explanatory view showing an example of the special reach effect. As shown in FIG. 40 (A), in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R on the left, middle and right on the display screen of the effect display 9, variation (variable display) of the effect symbols is performed, and is shown in FIG. 40 (B) as such, after it becomes reach state, as shown in FIG. 40 (C), special reach demonstration is performed.

In the example shown in FIG. 40, special reach demonstration, such as the same pattern as the left and right stop symbols, many numbers one than the left and right stop symbols symbol, character symbols 9b, 9c is rotated in the center of the display screen It is an effect.

In addition, the same symbol as the left and right stop symbols and the symbol whose number is larger by one than the left and right stop symbols is an example of the candidate symbol of the effect symbol to be finally stopped, and the character symbols 9b and 9c are the predetermined effect suggestive images An example of Further, FIG. 40 (C), an example in which special reach effect is performed by using the two candidates of performance symbol image and two predetermined effect suggestion images are shown, more than two A predetermined presentation suggestion image may be used.

After special reach demonstration is performed without a predetermined effect shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 is executed, which may last stop symbol is derived displayed (FIG. 40 (D), see (E)).

  When the predetermined effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 40F and 40G, after an image corresponding to the type of character used in the predetermined effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area, the figure is displayed. As shown in 41 (H), (I), a predetermined effect using the characters a, b is executed, and the final stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed (see FIGS. 41 (J), (K)).

  Further, there are a plurality of types of predetermined effects, and in the example shown in FIG. 42, after the predetermined effects using characters a and c are executed (see FIGS. 42 (L) and (M)), the final stop symbols of the effect symbols Are derived and displayed (see (N) and (O) in FIG. 42).

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory view showing an effect pattern determination table used when the display result of the special symbol is an out symbol. The effect pattern determination table is stored in the ROM. In the effect pattern determination table, data indicating a specific effect and a determination value corresponding thereto are set. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the special reach effect determination random number. In FIG. 43, not the determination values themselves but the number of determination values are described.

Also, "rotation symbol = 4 Reach" means that special reach effect with two candidates of performance symbol image and two predetermined effect suggestion image is performed, "Rotating Reach symbol = 5 "means that special reach demonstration is performed using the two candidates of performance symbol image and three predetermined effect suggestion images.

  Further, FIG. 43 (A) is used when there is a predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the fluctuation pattern PB1-8 (see FIG. 10)), FIG. 43 (B) is without the predetermined effect In the case of (when the effect pattern variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-7 (see FIG. 10)) is used.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory view showing an effect pattern determination table used when a display result of a special symbol usually becomes a big hit symbol. The effect pattern determination table is stored in the ROM. In the effect pattern determination table, data indicating a specific effect and a determination value corresponding thereto are set. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the special reach effect determination random number. In FIG. 44, not the determination values themselves but the number of determination values are described.

  Further, FIG. 44 (A) is used when there is a predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the fluctuation pattern PB1-8 (see FIG. 10)), FIG. 44 (B) is without the predetermined effect In the case of (when the effect pattern variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-7 (see FIG. 10)) is used.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing an effect pattern determination table used when the display result of the special symbol is the probability variation big hit symbol. The effect pattern determination table is stored in the ROM. In the effect pattern determination table, data indicating a specific effect and a determination value corresponding thereto are set. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines to use the effect pattern corresponding to the determination value that matches the value of the special reach effect determination random number. In FIG. 45, not the determination value itself but the number of determination values is described.

  Further, FIG. 45 (A) is used when there is a predetermined effect (when the effect symbol variation is performed based on the fluctuation pattern PB1-8 (see FIG. 10)), FIG. 45 (B) is without the predetermined effect In the case of (when the effect pattern variation is performed based on the variation pattern PB1-7 (see FIG. 10)) is used.

  As shown in FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, in the case of “rotation pattern after reach = 5” (when the number of predetermined effect suggestion images is 3), in the case of “rotation pattern after reach = 4” (predetermined effect Compared to the case where the number of suggested images is two, the predetermined effect is more easily performed. That is, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the predetermined effect at a higher rate as the number of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect increases.

  In addition, when the rotated image after reaching is four types (that is, two predetermined effect suggestive images are used in the special reach effect) and two types of character images are used in the predetermined effect, The corresponding image is used as a predetermined presentation suggestion image in the special reach presentation.

  If the number of rotational images after reach is five (ie, three predetermined effect suggestive images are used in the special reach effect) and two types of character images are used in the predetermined effect, three predetermined effects The suggestion image includes two types of character images used in a predetermined effect.

  Since the combination of the images used in the predetermined effect is different in the effect patterns A-1, B-1, C-1, D-1, and the combination of the predetermined effect suggested images used in the special reach effect is different, the effect The control microcomputer 100 executes the predetermined effect at different rates according to the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined effect is performed after the special reach effect is performed. However, the predetermined effect may be performed without the special reach effect being performed.

  In that case, as an example, when the microcomputer 100 for effect control receives a variation pattern command of super reach α or super reach β, whether or not to execute the predetermined effect by lottery, and the type of the predetermined effect You should decide.

  Furthermore, after the special reach effect is executed, the rotated image used in the special reach effect (specifically, the predetermined effect suggested image: character pattern 9b, 9c in the example shown in FIG. 40C) is displayed as a symbol Without passing through the state of stopping and displaying in the area (see FIGS. 40F and 40G), the specific effects in the predetermined effects are immediately shown in FIGS. It may transition to the effect illustrated to L)-(O).

  That is, the process may shift to a predetermined effect without stopping the predetermined effect suggestion image that is rotationally displayed.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an 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 S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) is realized, but the effect pattern (decorative pattern) synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol The control relating to the variable display and the control relating to the variable display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are also executed in one rendering control process process.

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

  In the latent mode effect setting processing effect (step S801): It sets the turning effect (each transition lottery effect, the feature drop effect) to be executed in the latent mode (and in the normal mode). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S802).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start process (step S802): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern (decorative pattern) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S803).

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S803): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S804).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S804): The fluctuation of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) is stopped based on the fact that the effect control command (pattern decision specification command) for instructing stop of all symbols is received, and the display result (stop pattern) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S805) or the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S 805): After the fluctuation time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the big hit game (step S806).

  During the big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening open 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 effect processing (step S 807).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): 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 fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation 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 setting process in the latent mode (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether any of the prize determination result flags (any of the prize determination result 1 flag to the prize determination result 6 flag) is set or not. (Step S820A). When one of the winning determination results flags is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines the presence or absence of the execution of the continuous advance notification effects and the effect mode of the continuous notification effects based on the set in-winning determination result flags. A continuous notice determination process of determining the is performed (step S820B). The effect mode of the continuous advance notice is, for example, an effect mode in which the effect pattern is lighted at the start of the change in effect pattern over a plurality of effects of the change in effect pattern.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads out the received fluctuation pattern command from the fluctuation pattern command storage area of the RAM (step S821). Further, the received display result designation command is read out from the display result designation command storage area of the RAM (step S822).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop symbol) of the effect pattern according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display specification specification command) (step S823). . The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect pattern (decorative pattern) in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 51, when the received display result designation command normally indicates a big hit (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control is a stop symbol. 3 The combination of the production design which is even design (stop design which usually evokes occurrence of big hit) is decided even design. When the received display result designation command indicates the probability variation big hit (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the 3 symbols are odd symbols (probable variation) Determine the combination of the production design that is aligned with the stop design) which reminds of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, in the case of a disconnection (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. In the case where the received display result designation command suddenly indicates a definite big hit or a small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 Determines the combination of the rendering symbols such as "135" as the stopping symbol. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol (decorative symbol).

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

  In addition, also about the production design, the stop design which evokes a big hit is called the big hit design. Also, a stop pattern that evokes a big hit is called a big hit symbol, and a stop pattern that usually brings up a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design.

  When determining the jackpot symbol, specifically, the effect control CPU 101 extracts SR1-1 in the process of step S823, and uses the SR1-1 to stop the left middle stop symbol (left middle right symbol Determine the combination of the production pattern).

  In the case of a release, the combination of the effect designs other than the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined.

  Specifically, for example, in the case where it is not determined to be out of design, and the effect control CPU 101 is not determined to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-3 Extract, determine the left symbol using SR1-1, determine the middle symbol using SR1-2, and determine the right symbol using SR1-3. In addition, when the determined left and right designs match, the right design is shifted by one. When it is decided to reach, SR1-1-SR1-2 are extracted, the left and right symbols are determined using SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2. In addition, when the determined left middle right symbol is a chance eye, for example, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes a continuous effect setting process of setting the effect mode of the continuous effect (success or failure effect) (step S824).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the continuous effect setting process of step S824. In the continuous effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the value of the effect-side variation counter is any of 10, 20, and 30 (step S501). If the value of the effect-side variation counter is any one of 10, 20, and 30, it is determined whether the current stage is a normal stage (step S502). If the current stage is a normal stage, the process ends. When the stage is not the normal stage, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the type is sudden or small hit (if the hit that triggered the entry of the latent state is sudden or small or if it is small, that type) The content (success or failure) of the continuous effect corresponding to the value of the effect-side variation counter is set in the continuous effect setting area in the RAM (step S503).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, if the hit that triggered the entry of the latent state is accurate, and the value of the effect-side variation counter is 10, 20 or 30, “success (continue Set "). In addition, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, if the hit that triggered the entry of the latent state is a small hit B and the value of the effect-side variation counter is 20, "failed (finished)" Set

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the display result of the current change is a sudden probability big hit suddenly (step S504), and if it is a sudden positive variation big hit, the content of the continuous production is set as success (step S504) S505). By performing such processing, even if the number of fluctuations from the end of the game of sudden oddity big hit or small hit is 10, 20 or 30 sudden sudden big hit occurs, continuous effect is executed, In the continuation effect, success (continuation) will be notified.

  Further, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the display result of the current fluctuation is a small hit (step S506), and if it is a small hit, it is a low probability state and the value of the counter of the effect side fluctuation number Is determined whether or not 30 (step S507). If it is in the low probability state and the value of the effect-side fluctuation number counter is 30, the content of the continuous effect is set to failure (step S508), or it is in the high probability state or the value of the effect-side fluctuation number counter If is not 30, the content of the continuous effect is set to success (step S509). By performing such processing, even if a small hit occurs 30 times the number of fluctuations after the end of the game suddenly sudden big hit or small hit, to perform the continuous production, in the continuous production that after the small hit The content (success (continuing) or failure (termination)) according to the gaming state will be notified.

  Further, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the display result of the current change is a 15 round big hit (step S510), and if it is a 15 round big hit, the content of the continuous effect is set to failure and continued After the execution of the effect, a big hit notification effect for notifying a big hit is set (step S511). By performing such processing, even if a big hit occurs in the execution timing of the continuous production, the continuous production is executed, so that it is prevented that the big hit is realized by becoming a big hit when the continuous production is not executed. can do. In addition, in step S511, the content of the continuous effect is regarded as a failure, but may be a success.

  In step S501, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that the value of the effect-side change frequency counter is neither 10 nor 20, 30 (N in step S501), the value of the effect-side change frequency counter is less than 30. It is determined whether there is any (step S512), and if it is less than 30, it is confirmed whether the display result of the current variation is a definite or a small hit (step S513). If the display result of the current fluctuation is a sudden or small hit, 0 is set to the first digit of the effect-side fluctuation number counter (step S514). For example, if the value of the effect-side fluctuation number counter is 15, 5 is set to 0 to 10. As described above, by clearing only the first digit of the effect-side variation number counter and setting the second digit to the same value, even if a definite big hit or small hit occurs suddenly during the latent state, the stage is started from stage 1 It will be continued from the stage without it.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the special reach determination process of step S825. In the special reach determination process, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern is the reach fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 10) accompanied by the special reach effect (step S521).

  If it is a reach variation pattern with special reach effect, select a special reach effect determination table (see FIGS. 43 to 45) according to the type of big hit / loss and big hit (probable big hit / normal big hit) (step S522). ). In the process of step S522, the CPU for effect control 101 selects different tables according to the presence or absence of the predetermined effect (see FIGS. 43 to 45).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a special reach effect determination random number (step S523), and determines the type of special reach effect according to the random number and the selected special reach effect determination table (step S524). When the predetermined effect is executed, the type of the predetermined effect is also determined in the process of step S524.

Also, presentation control CPU101 is (also the kind of predetermined effect when given effect is performed) and the storing in the RAM intent to perform a special reach demonstration and type of special reach demonstration (step S525).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the variation pattern, the type of continuous effect (when performing continuous effect), and the special reach effect (when performing special reach effect) (step S831). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S832).

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory view of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 52 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements as effect parts The control of the various lamps and the speakers 27R and 27L as presentation parts is executed (step S1808). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. Further, in order to cause the speakers 27R and 27L to output sound, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls variable display of the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the fluctuation pattern command 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 fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation time timer (step S 834), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during effect symbol fluctuation (step S 802) (Step S835).

  FIG. 53 is a flow chart showing a process during production design fluctuation (step S803) in the production control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the process timer (step S 840 A) and subtracts one from the value of the variation time timer (step S 840 B). When the process timer times out (step S841), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S842). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (step S843).

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether or not the value of the effect-side fluctuation number counter is 10, 20, 30 (step S845). If it is 10, 20, 30, it is set in the continuous effect setting area Continuous presentation is performed according to the mode of continuous presentation (step S846). Then, the stage after the continuous effect execution is updated according to the content (success / failure) of the continuous effect, and data indicating the content of the current stage is set in the stage setting area (step S847).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the continuous advance notice in progress flag is set (step S848). If the flag during the continuous advance notice is set, the effect control CPU 101 executes the continuous advance notice effect of the determined effect mode (step S849).

  Next, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S851), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S804) (step S853). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the determination command reception flag indicating that the symbol determination specification command has been received is set (step S852), the process proceeds to step S853. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the control shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when the symbol determination designation command is received, so for example, the fluctuation pattern command showing a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards was received Even in such a case, it is possible to end the fluctuation of the effect pattern when the normal fluctuation time has elapsed (when the fluctuation of the special symbol is ended).

  FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the effect design fluctuation stop process, the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether the value of the effect-side change frequency counter is 0 or not (step S 860), and if it is not 0, the value of the effect-side fluctuation frequency counter is incremented by 1 (+1) (step S861). As described later, after the jackpot of the 15th round is over, 0 is set to the value of the performance-side variation counter (see steps S888A and S891), and 0 is set to the value of the performance-side variation counter. , Indicates that it is not controlled to the latent state. By executing the processing of steps S850A and S850B, processing is performed to add 1 to the value of the effect-side variation counter when there is a possibility of being controlled to the latent state, but not controlled to the latent state At this time, the process of adding one to the value of the effect-side variation counter is not executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to derive and display the stop symbol according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S 862), and the confirmation command reception flag is set. If there is, the determination command reception flag is reset (step S863). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit (step S865). Whether the jackpot or the jackpot has been determined is confirmed, for example, by the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it is also possible to confirm whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit according to the stop symbol being determined.

  If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S805) (step S866).

  When it is determined not to be a big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S867).

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the CPU for effect control 101 receives any of the big hit start designated command reception flags (a big hit start 1 designated command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 1 designated command has been received, and a big hit start 2 designated command Check whether the big hit start 2 specified command reception flag shown or the small hit / sudden positive change big hit start specified command received flag showing small hit / sudden definite change big hit start specified command is set (step S871) . If one of the big hit start designation command reception flags is set, control is performed to display a game start screen according to the set flags on the effect display device 9 (step S872). In addition, the set flag (big hit start 1 designated command reception flag, big hit start 2 designated command received flag, or small hit / sudden probability variable big hit start designated command received flag) is reset (step S873). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the big hit game (step S806) (step S874).

  In addition, the process process for the small hit display is provided separately from the process process for the big hit display, and in the case of the small hit, for example, for a predetermined period (the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds) Sufficient time (for example, 0.5 seconds) may be used to produce the same effect as in the sudden big hit.

  In addition, when it is a small hit or sudden definite strange big hit, instead of executing the production based on reception of a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designated command, the CPU 101 for production control, for example, for small hit / sudden definite strange big hit On the basis of the reception of the fluctuation pattern command of, the effect may be executed for a predetermined period to suggest that it is a small hit or a sudden positive change big hit. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 switches, for each process time, process data for performing an effect that suggests a small hit or a sudden probability variation big hit, and performs an effect according to the switched process data.

  In step S 872, the CPU for effect control 101 performs control to display a screen notifying the start of the big hit game on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect processing, the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the big hit end effect timer is set (step S 880). When the big hit end production timer is set, it moves to step S885. If the big hit end production timer is not set, the big hit end specified command reception flag (big hit end 1 specified command reception flag, big hit end 2 specified command received flag, small hit / sudden hit) which indicates that the big hit end specified command has been received Whether or not the definite variation big hit end designated command reception flag) is set is confirmed (step S881). If the big hit end specified command reception flag is set, the big hit end specified command received flag (big hit end 1 specified command received flag, big hit end 2 specified command received flag, or small hit / sudden definite variation big hit end specified command received flag ) Is reset (step S882), and a value corresponding to the big hit end display time is set in the big hit end effect timer (step S883), and the big hit end screen (screen notifying the end of the big hit game) on the effect display device 9 Is controlled (step S884). Specifically, the VDP 109 is instructed to display the big hit end screen.

  In step S885, the value of the big hit end effect timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (Y in step S886), the effect control CPU 101 resets the continuous advance notice execution flag (step S887) if it is set. Further, it is confirmed whether or not the end of the bump or the small hit (step S888A), and if it is the end of the bump or the small hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the value of the effect-side fluctuation number counter is 0 or not It is determined whether the value of the effect-side variation counter is greater than 31 (step S888B). The fact that the value of the performance-side fluctuation number counter is 0 means that it is not currently controlled to the latent state, and the fact that the value of the performance-side fluctuation number counter is larger than 31 means that it is It means that it is controlled to the normal state (normal stage). Conversely, when the value of the effect-side variation counter is 1 or more and 30 or less, it means that there is a possibility of being controlled to the latent state at present. If it is determined in step S 888 B that the value of the effect-side change frequency counter is 0 or the value of the effect-side change frequency counter is a value larger than 31, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect-side change frequency counter to 1 is set (step S889). Also, the stage is changed to stage 1 (step S890). That is, data indicating Stage 1 is set in the stage setting area as data indicating the contents of the current stage. In this way, the game is controlled to the latent state after the end of the sudden small hit game. If it is determined in step S888B that the value of the effect-side variation counter is 1 or more and 30 or less, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of step S892 without executing the processing of steps S889 and S890. Thus, when a sudden or small hit occurs while in the latent state, the current stage is continued.

  If it is not sudden or small hit, 0 is set to the production side fluctuation frequency counter (step S890). As a result, after the end of the 15-round jackpot game, the game is not controlled to the latent state (see steps S860 and S861).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S892).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, since the fluctuation time capable of executing the continuous effect is selected as the fluctuation time at the timing of executing the continuous effect, it is possible to secure the execution time of the continuous effect. Furthermore, since the number of times of continuous effect execution that is different is set according to the type of the probability or the small hit, the effect after the termination of the probability or small hit does not become monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when control is made to a definite change state (or a positive change time short state) based on that a predetermined condition (probability, small hit) is satisfied in the fluctuation of the execution timing of the continuous effect, the continuous effect and Since the notification that the latent effect is to be continued is performed in the effect of the same aspect, it is possible to prevent the unnatural effect from being executed without interrupting the already executed latent effect. be able to.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when it is determined to be a big hit in the fluctuation of the execution timing of the continuous effect, since the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed after executing the continuous effect, the execution timing of the continuous effect Even when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the fluctuation of, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed and reducing the rendering effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when a predetermined condition (probability, small hit) is satisfied in the variation for executing the latent effect, the present aspect (stage) of the latent effect is continuously executed. Since the aspect (stage) of the latent effect already executed is taken over even when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the variation to execute the latent effect, the unnatural effect is prevented from being executed. Can.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 57 is an explanatory view showing a relationship between the jackpot type and the small hit type, the presence or absence of time saving, the content of the latent effect, and the long fluctuation timing. FIG. 58 is a timing chart showing execution timings of continuous effects according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the latent mode.

  In the first embodiment, the game is controlled not to shift to the latent state (state to execute the latent effect) after the end of the game of 15 rounds of normal big hit and 15 rounds of definite variation big hit, but the second embodiment In form, even after the end of 15 rounds of regular big hit and 15 rounds of odd change big game, it shifts to the latent state (state to execute the latent effect) just like after the end of the game of definite change big hit or small hit Controlled by

  In the example shown in FIG. 51, the regular big hit symbol (non-probable variation symbol) is a combination of symbols in which the left middle right design symbol is aligned with the same even number symbol, and the positive variation big hit symbol (positive variation symbol) is the left middle right The production design is a combination of the same design with an odd number, but in this embodiment, the production of the left middle right without dividing the big hit symbol (non-probable variation symbol) and the positive variation big hit symbol (probable variation symbol) A combination of symbols with the same pattern is simply defined as a big hit symbol. Then, even after 15 rounds of big hit (usually big hit, odd change big hit) game, it always shifts to the latent state (hidden mode).

  As shown in FIG. 57, also in this embodiment, “15 round regular big hits”, “15 round probability change big hits”, and “2 round sudden probability change big hits (hereinafter referred to simply as“ probability ”) There is a case.

  However, as shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, in this embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the small hit types.

  As shown in the "time saving" column of FIG. 57, in the 15 round probability variation big hit (shown as "15 R probability variation" in FIG. 57), after the big hit game is over, the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 rounds sudden definite big hit) It is controlled to the high probability high base state which is the high probability state and the short state until it occurs. However, the player is notified that control is performed in a latent state where it is not known whether the state is a positive short time state or a simple short time state without being notified that the local state is controlled to the positive state. Further, in the 15 round big hit (denoted "15R normal" in FIG. 57), control is made in a short time state (low probability high base state) until the number of times of variation of the symbol from the end of the big hit game reaches 100 times. However, the player is notified that control is performed in a latent state where it is not known whether the time is in the positive short time state or the short time state, without notifying that the time reduction state is controlled. Also, in the case of the sudden big hit (denoted as "stump" in FIG. 4, the next big hit (15 rounds) when the gaming state when the sudden big hit occurs is high base state (short time state or short short time state). When the jackpot is controlled to the short time state (high probability high base state) until the 2 round sudden sudden change big hit occurs and the gaming state when the sudden positive change big hit occurs is the low base state (normal state or false state) Is controlled to a definite change state (a high probability state but not a short play state) until the next big hit (15 round big hit, 2 round sudden odd change big hit) occurs. As in the case of the above-described first embodiment, even after the termination of the probability change big hit game suddenly, it is controlled to the latent state (latency mode).

  Further, in the small hit A and B, both take over the gaming state when the small hit occurs (ie, the gaming state does not change when the small hit occurs). As in the case of the first embodiment described above, even after the end of the small hit game, the game is controlled to the latent state (latent mode).

  Also in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, the effect to be executed during the change of the effect pattern in the latent state is referred to as “the latent effect”. The "hidden effect" is divided into stages 1 to 3 on the effect indicating the current game state. Each of “Stages 1 to 3” is the type and color of the background image of the effect display device 9, the type, shape and color of the effect pattern, fluctuating sound (effect sound during fluctuating), lighting patterns of the LEDs 25 and 28a to 28c, The division is made by changing the presentation mode of the latent presentation such as the movement of the accessory 200 or a combination thereof.

  “Stage 1” is a stage that is unlikely to shift to the highest probability state, and “Stage 2” is a stage that is likely to shift to a higher probability state than “stage 1”, “ Stage 3 is the stage that is most likely to be in transition to the highest probability state. The "high probability stage" is a stage for notifying that the current gaming state has shifted to the high probability state, and the "normal stage" indicates that the current gaming state has shifted to the low probability state Stage. The "low probability high base stage" is a stage for informing that the current gaming state is transitioning to the low base state and the high base state (that is, transitioning to the time saving state).

  As shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, after the 15 round probability variation big-hit game is over, the stage is shifted to stage 1. Also, even after 15 rounds of regular big hit games are over, the stage is shifted to stage 1. Then, a continual effect of notifying whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued every 10 times of fluctuation number after the end of the game of the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit is executed. Then, when "success (or continuation)" is notified in the continuation production, the stage is shifted to the high probability state (stages 2 and 3 etc.) and the transition to the high probability state (stages 2, 3 etc.) When ")" is notified, it is shifted to the normal stage to notify that it is shifted to the low probability state. In addition, when “success (or continuation)” is notified three consecutive times in the continuation effect, the process shifts to a high probability stage informing that the state is shifted to the high probability state. As described above, in this embodiment, the game shifts to the latent state even after the 15 rounds of the big hit game, and the continuous effect is executed every 10 changes.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, after the game of the big hit or small hit A or B suddenly ends, the stage is shifted to the stage 2 of the latent effect. Then, a continuous effect of notifying whether or not the latent state (latent mode) is continued every 10 times of fluctuation number after the game of sudden change big hit or small hit A, B is finished is executed. Then, when "success (or continuation)" is notified in the continuation production, the stage (stage 3 or high probability stage) having high possibility of being transferred to the high probability state is shifted, and "continuation (or failure When the “end” is notified, the process shifts to the normal stage notifying that the state is shifted to the low probability state. In addition, when “success (or continuation)” is notified twice in succession in the continuous effect, the process shifts to a high probability stage informing that it is shifted to the high probability state. As described above, in this embodiment, unlike the case of the first embodiment, the continuous effect is started from stage 2 after shifting to the latent state, and the continuous effect is performed only twice at the maximum, and twice When success (continuance) is notified continuously by continuous effect, the process shifts to a high probability stage.

  The column of “long variation timing” shown in FIG. 57 indicates the timing at which the continuous effect is executed (the number of variations from the end of the big hit game or the small hit game). Note that "long variation timing" means timing at which a variation pattern of variation time (for example, 30 seconds or more) at which continuous effect can be performed is selected. As shown in FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, in the case of “15R definite variation”, continuous effects are executed at the 10th, 20th, and 30th changes after the end of the probability change big hit game, and success in all continuous effects ( It is transferred to the high-probability stage by the notification of the continuation). In the case of "15R normal", the continuation effect is executed at the 10th, 20th and 30th fluctuation after the end of the normal big hit game, and it fails in the last continuous effect (continuation effect of the 30th fluctuation) (end Is sent to the normal stage by being notified. In the case of "suspect", continuous production is executed at the 10th change and 20th change after the end of the definite oddity big hit game suddenly, and success (continuation) is notified in all the continuous effects, and a transition is made to the high probability stage Ru. In the case of "small hit A", continuous effects are executed at the 10th and 20th changes from the end of the small hit A game, and failure (end) occurs in the last continuous effect (20th change and continuous effect). It is transferred to the normal stage by being notified. In the case of "small hit B", the continuous effect is executed at the 10th fluctuation after the end of the small hit B game, and a failure (end) is notified in the continuous effect (the continuous effect of the 10th fluctuation) It is transferred to the normal stage.

  As shown in FIG. 57, as in the case of the first embodiment described above, also in the second embodiment, the latent effect is being executed (that is, the stages 1 to 3 are being executed) and the high probability stage is being executed. In addition, control is made to continue the stay stage (the stage currently being executed) if a sudden or small hit occurs. In addition, during the execution of the latent production (that is, during the execution of stages 1 to 3) or during the execution of the high probability stage, if the 15 round of probability variation big hit or normal big hit occurs, the stay stage (the currently running stage) is continued Without doing it, after the end of the big hit game, control from stage 1 anew. In the case of the 15 round big hit, the big hit game is executed 15 rounds and it takes a long time, so it is difficult to make the stay stage continue after the big hit game and make it look as if the latency effect is not interrupted. However, if there are 15 rounds of probability variation big hit or normal big hit during the execution of the latent production (ie, the execution of stages 1 to 3) or the high probability stage, the stay stage (the currently running stage) is continued You may make it

  When the control as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58 is realized, in the big hit end process shown in FIG. 29, 30 is set in the fluctuation number counter in the case of the normal big hit (N in step S166), (Y in step S170) also sets 30 in the variation count counter, and sets 20 in the variation count counter in the case of sudden probability variation big hit (N in step S170). Further, in step S191 of the small hitting end process shown in FIG. 30, a value corresponding to small hitting types A and B, ie, 20 for small hitting A, and 10 for small hitting B are set. Do.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when being controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit or the small hit game, the number of times of continuous effect execution is set to be smaller than that when controlled to the high base state. Also, since it is configured to shift to a high probability stage by notifying success in a small number of continuous effects, it is controlled to a probability change state (high probability state) in a latent effect executed in a low base state Since the timing of informing the user of the game is advanced, it is possible to alleviate the discouragement of the player due to the low base state despite the big hit and the small hit.

Further, in the second embodiment, the number of executions of the continuous effect is smaller if it is controlled to the 15 round big hit than it is controlled to the 2 round accuracy or the small hit, and it is successful in the small number of continuous effects. Since it is configured to shift to the high probability stage by being notified, it is a timing to notify that the high probability state is controlled after the low probability or small hit of the game value to be given to the player is finished. As a result, it is possible to alleviate the discouragement of the player due to the fact that the game value has become low or a small hit.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the change in the execution timing of the continuous effect is the tenth, twentieth, or twentieth change after the end of the sudden or small hit game, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. , 8th, 16th, 24th, etc., may be a variation per specific number different from 10, or may not be a variation, such as 5th, 12th, 20th, etc.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when the continuous effect is not executed in the fluctuation of the execution timing of the continuous effect, the expectation of the big hit may be high (or the big hit determined). In addition, when the stage is not continued when a sudden or small hit occurs during execution of the latent effect, a high probability state may be determined. For example, if a sudden occurrence or the like occurs in stage 2, stage 2 should continue, but when transitioning to stage 1 or stage 3 without continuing stage 2, a high probability state is determined, etc. Control.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, a counter that counts the number of changes on both the game control microcomputer 560 side (main side) and the effect control microcomputer 100 side (sub side) Although the number counter is used, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and only the gaming control microcomputer 560 may be provided with a counter (number-of-variations counter), and the number of fluctuations may be counted by the counter. . At this time, the game control microcomputer 560 side is configured to transmit the fluctuation pattern dedicated to the continuation effect to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the fluctuation is performed for the continuation effect. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the fluctuation pattern dedicated to the continuous effect, the microcomputer 100 executes the continuous effect based on the stored information of the type of the sudden probability change big hit / small hit stored and the information of the current stage. According to such a configuration, the control process on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 can be simplified, and the control load can be reduced.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a sudden or small hit occurs in the middle of the stage in the latent state, the stage at that time is continued, but the number of games in the same stage (the first digit of the presentation side fluctuation number counter ) Is reset and counted again (see steps S513 and S514 in FIG. 49). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and when 10 games are consumed in each stage regardless of whether or not a sudden small hit occurs in the middle of the stage without resetting the number of games in the stage (each The continuous effect may be configured to be executed whenever the variation of 10 times in the stage is completed.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory drawing showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer in the modification. In the modified example, a random number SR2 for pseudo-series / special reach effect determination is used. The random number SR2 for pseudo-series / special reach effect determination is the type of special effect (specifically, the number of images of the candidates for the effect pattern displayed after reaching the reach state and the predetermined effect suggesting image suggesting a predetermined effect And type) or a pseudo-series effect (one or more times during one change of the effect pattern is displayed temporarily and re-varied) is used to determine the aspect of.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory view showing an example of the variation pattern of the effect design in the modification. In FIG. 60, there is no reach (re-change) variation mode in which the rendition symbol re-fluctuates after the temporary stop at the chance eye (for example, left middle right symbol “1” “1” “2”), reach effect After being temporarily stopped with the pseudo run symbol after being executed, the effect pattern re-fluctuates, and then the reach effect is executed again (the presence of re-shift) fluctuation mode, the special reach fluctuation mode in which the special reach effect is executed A variation mode of special reach (with revariation) in which special reach effect, re-variation and reach effect are executed, and a variation mode of special reach (pre-determined effect) in which special reach effect and predetermined effect are executed There is.

  In addition, although a pseudo | simulation run pattern is a design which is not used by a usual change, and is a design used only when a simulation run effect is performed, with this modification, with one or more of a predetermined production suggestion picture It is the same.

  Moreover, in the special reach effect, in the variation mode of the special reach (with re-variation), a predetermined effect suggestion image including a pseudo continuous symbol is rotated and displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 (FIG. (Refer to (C).) Then, the re-variation is performed after the pseudo run symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed as a middle symbol.

  61 and 62 are explanatory diagrams showing an effect pattern determination table in the modification. FIGS. 61 and 62 illustrate a table used in the case of a disconnection without reach effect and a table used in the case of a disconnection with reach effect.

  In the modification, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the case where it is determined to be dislocated, for example, 100% when it receives a command indicating a fluctuation pattern of PA 3-1 (see FIG. 10). Perform the fluctuation mode fluctuation without reach (with re-variation). In addition, when a command indicating the variation pattern of PA 3-8 (see FIG. 10) is received, the variation mode variation with the special reach effect and the predetermined effect is executed as in the case of the above embodiment. (Refer to FIG. 62), the variation mode with reach (with re-variation) or the variation mode with special reach (with re-variation) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 60, when performing variable display according to a variation pattern including reach effect, there is a case where the design symbol is temporarily stopped before or after reaching the reach mode, but the variation pattern does not include the reach effect. When performing variable display according to, there is no temporary stop of the effect pattern after reaching the reach mode. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the reach effect is not performed after the reach aspect is displayed and the player's expectation for the big hit is improved.

  Although FIG. 60 shows an example in which the temporary stop is performed once, there may be a variation mode in which two or more temporary stops are performed.

  As described above, in each embodiment and modification described above, when the predetermined effect is executed and then controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the special reach effect is performed, the predetermined effect is not executed and the big hit game is performed. Different game values (specifically, the probability of becoming a probability change state) are given when controlled to the state, but if the game value is the degree to which the player is advantageous, the game value changes to the probability state It is not limited.

  As a game value other than the probability of becoming a definite change state, as an example, the number of times after the big hit (the number of allowable fluctuations in the short state), the number of rounds in the big hit game, special images displayed during the big hit game or the big hit game There is an image that gives the player a sense of surprise or expectation.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the degree of expectation is made different depending on the number of predetermined effect suggestive images in the special reach effect, but the size of the image of the identification information candidate or the predetermined effect suggestive image or display order The degree of expectation may be made different depending on the situation. For example, the image of the candidate of the identification information displayed largely is changed to an image (pattern) which is likely to be finally stopped and displayed, or the image of the candidate of the identification information displayed later is likely to be finally stopped and displayed. It may be an image (pattern), and if the specific predetermined effect suggestion image is displayed large, the degree of expectation increases, or if the specific predetermined effect suggestion image is displayed late, the degree of expectation increases You may do so.

  In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, when determining the variation pattern, the gaming control microcomputer 560 selects the variation pattern including the predetermined effect or the variation pattern not including the predetermined effect. (See FIG. 10), ie, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the predetermined effect, and transmits the determination result to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the presence or absence of the predetermined effect is transmitted to the microcomputer for effect control 100 may be determined.

  In such a configuration, the game control microcomputer 560 does not select a variation pattern including information on the presence or absence of a predetermined effect. In other words, the variation pattern that can be selected by the game control microcomputer 560 does not include information regarding the presence or absence of a predetermined effect.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the fluctuation pattern command, it determines whether or not the jackpot will be a big hit after the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern is finished, whether to shift to a positive change state, or the received fluctuation pattern command. Whether or not the predetermined effect is to be executed according to the corresponding fluctuation time, etc., and the effect mode (number and type of predetermined effect suggestive images) in execution, and the mode of the character used in the predetermined effect (number and type of characters) Decide.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 determines, for example, by the received display result designation command (see FIG. 15) whether or not to be a big hit, and whether or not to shift to a definite change state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the substrate on which the circuit for controlling the rendering device is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. Two substrates with the second effect control substrate may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. 3). (Sound / lamp board) having a function by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 or the sound output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35 or the like and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35 The control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the sound control board 100 and the lamp driver are similar to the display control according to the play control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine which pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to detection of winning balls, and the gaming balls are enclosed to score points in response to detection of winning balls. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer It may be distributed by being pre-installed in a recording apparatus of an apparatus or the like. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention may be distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I do not care.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. The game may be executed by exchanging data with hardware resources on the other device side via the network on a network connected via a communication line or the like.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, and in particular to gaming machines provided with variable display means, which is suitably applied to game machines capable of executing various effects in those variable display means Ru.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd start winning opening 20 special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of variably displaying identification information and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Reach production executing means for executing reach production;
Game value giving means for giving a predetermined game value to a player;
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information;
A variable display execution unit that variably displays identification information in accordance with the determined variable display pattern;
The reach effect includes a special reach effect in which an image of a candidate for identification information to be derived and displayed and a predetermined effect suggestion image suggesting a predetermined effect are displayed,
The system further includes a predetermined effect execution unit that executes the predetermined effect before the identification information is derived and displayed after the special reach effect is performed.
The game value giving means is preferably used when the predetermined effect is performed by the predetermined effect execution means and then controlled to the advantageous state, and after the special reach effect is performed, the predetermined effect is not performed. When it is controlled to the state, it is possible to grant the game value at different rates,
The predetermined effect suggestion image displayed in the special reach effect includes an image suggesting a specific reach effect as the predetermined effect,
The predetermined effect is executed at different rates according to the combination of the predetermined effect suggestion images displayed in the special reach effect,
The variable display pattern includes a re-variable display pattern in which the variable display of the identification information is performed again after being temporarily stopped until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed.
The variable display execution means, said when performing variable display in accordance with re-variable display pattern including special reach demonstration is a suggestion image showing the re-variable display after reaching in front Symbol special reach effect can temporary stop, the special reach When performing variable display of identification information according to a re-variable display pattern not including an effect, the gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestion image showing the re-variable display is not temporarily stopped after the special reach effect is obtained. State control means for controlling to a special state having a high probability of being controlled to the advantageous state as compared to that in a normal state;
Common effect execution means for executing a common effect between the normal state and the special state after a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Predetermining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Variable display time selection means for selecting a variable display time of the identification information based on the determination result of the predetermination means;
Continuation effect execution means for executing continuation effect informing whether or not the common effect is continued in variable display of identification information at a predetermined timing after the predetermined condition is satisfied,
Occurrence frequency setting means for setting the number of occurrences of the predetermined timing;
And a notification means for notifying that the special state is being controlled, when the notification that the common effect is to be continued in the continuation effect is performed a predetermined number of times in the special state,
A plurality of types of predetermined conditions are provided,
The variable display time selecting means selects a variable display time capable of executing continuous effects as a variable display time of identification information at a predetermined timing,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the occurrence frequency setting unit sets a different occurrence frequency according to the type of the predetermined condition.