JP6538443B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is one that has been configured. Furthermore, a variable display means 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 means is a specific display result There is one configured to give the player a player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or to give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball to the prize area. In addition, with the game value, when the specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is easy to hit the ball, It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state, and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions for award ball payout.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. When it is done, a "big hit (favorable condition)" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol display definite. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. 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.

  Among such gaming machines, there is one in which a predetermined effect can be executed for each variable display including re-variable display. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (step-up notice effect) in the first-time fluctuation and the re-variation of the pseudo ream. In addition, it is described that the step-up notice effect executed for each fluctuation of the pseudo-agent is configured not to step down (the big hit reliability does not decrease).

JP, 2014-166484, A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it may be considered that the specific effect is executed in such a manner as to cover the display screen of the effect display device or the like. However, in such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed at the same timing, the predetermined effect is covered by the display of the specific effect and it is difficult to visually recognize or recognize, and the predetermined effect can not be recognized. From being in the state, there may be a bias in the appearance balance of the predetermined effect.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of optimizing the appearance balance of a predetermined effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, which is temporarily stopped after the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display is again performed. Re-variable display executing means capable of executing re-variable display (for example, pseudo-series re-variation) (for example, a portion that executes steps S801 to S803 according to a variation pattern with pseudo-series in the effect control microcomputer 100) , Predetermined effect executing means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing predetermined effects (for example, serif announcement effects) for each variable display including re-variable display (for example, first change and each re-change in variable display with pseudo ream) When the speech advance notice effect is determined in step S8002 in the microcomputer 100, a program corresponding to the speech advance notice effect in step S8003 A part that selects the access table and executes steps S8005 and S8105. A part that switches to process data according to the announcement warning effect in step S8110 and executes step S8105.) And the re-variable display a specific number of times (for example, re-change 3) specifying that an aspect in which at least part of the predetermined effect is difficult to visually recognize or difficult to recognize (for example, an aspect in which only part of the serif announcement effect is blocked by the movie advance effect) based on being executed A specific effect execution unit capable of executing an effect (for example, movie preview effect) (for example, a portion that executes steps S8113 to S8119 in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the predetermined effect execution unit specifies the re-variable display When the number of times is performed and the specific effect is performed, the re-variable display is performed the specific number of times In the variable display prior to the specified number of times of re-variable display, the predetermined effect is executed at a different rate in a case where the specific effect is not executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 redetermines step S6510) By performing the processing of the movie, when the movie preview effect is executed, the type of the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot such as the speech alert C is high by redetermining the speech alert effect up to the second time of the re-variation. In the above, the rate at which the serif announcement effect is performed by the second re-variation is increased). According to such a configuration, the appearance balance of the predetermined effect can be optimized.

(Means 2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, which is temporarily stopped after variable display is started and display result is derived and displayed. Re-variable display executing means capable of executing re-variable display (for example, re-variation of pseudo sequence) which re-executes variable display (for example, steps S801 to S803 are executed according to a variation pattern with pseudo sequence in microcomputer 100 for effect control Means for performing predetermined effects (for example, serif announcement effects) for each variable display including re-variable display (for example, first change and each re-change in variable display accompanied with pseudo-link) In step S8003, when the speech preview effect is determined in step S8002 in the effect control microcomputer 100, the speech preview effect in step S8003 Select the corresponding process table and execute steps S8005 and S8105. In step S8110, change to the process data according to the serif announcement effect and execute step S8105.) And the re-variable display a specific number of times (for example, Based on being re-executed three times, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, movie preview effect) in priority to the predetermined performance (for example, in a mode that covers the serif preview effect by the movie preview effect) The specific effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S8113 to S8119 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control) is provided, and the predetermined effect executing means performs the re-variable display a specific number of times and the specific effect is executed. , Re-variable display is performed a specific number of times, but the specific effect is not performed, The predetermined effect is executed at a different ratio in variable display before the fixed number of re-variable display (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the movie preview effect by executing the process of re-determination in step S6510) In the case where the re-announcement effect up to the second re-variation is determined again, a serif pre-event effect of a type having a high expectation (reliability) for the jackpot such as the pre-allocation C is executed by the second re-variation To increase the rate of According to such a configuration, the appearance balance of the predetermined effect can be optimized.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, the predetermined effect executing means is a variable display prior to the re-variable display in which the specific effect is performed, in which the predetermined effect which is a mode in which visual recognition is difficult or difficult to visually recognize Execute at a high rate (for example, as shown in FIG. 35, in step S6510, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines to execute the serif notice B at the third re-variation time, and the second re-variation time). Let's re-determine serif notice B to be executed, and if we decide to execute serif notice C at the third re-change, re-determine serif notice C to be executed by the second re-change) May be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game for the predetermined effect from being reduced.

(Means 4) Decision data for deciding whether or not to execute a predetermined effect in any of means 1 to 3. (For example, a notice effect determination table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. Notice shown in FIG. 35 Predetermined effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined effect using the effect redetermination table (for example, a portion that executes steps S6502, S6504, S6506, S6507, S6510 in the effect control microcomputer 100) When the specific effect is executed, the predetermined effect determining means uses the special data (for example, the notice effect re-determination table shown in FIG. 35) as the determination data to perform the re-variable display in which the specific effect is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined effect is to be executed in a previous variable display (e.g. Takes part executes step S6510) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to optimize the appearance balance of the predetermined effect by using the special data.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to 4, the special effect execution capable of executing a special effect (in this example, a movie suggestive effect) of an aspect associated with the specific effect for each variable display including the re-variable display Means (for example, when a movie suggestion effect is determined in step S6511 in the effect control microcomputer 100, a process table is selected according to the movie suggestion effect in step S8003 to execute steps S8005 and S8105. A movie in step S8110 It may be configured to include a part that switches to process data according to the suggested effect and executes step S8105. According to such a configuration, it can be suggested that the specific effect is performed, and an expectation for the appearance of the specific effect can be enhanced.

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 a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit classification 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. FIG. 6 is an explanatory drawing showing an example of the configuration of a pending specific area and a pending storage buffer. 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 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 big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. 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 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 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 preliminary production setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a notice production determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a notice production determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a movie advance notice effect determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a notice production re-decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movie suggestion production determination table. 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 an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a production mode of advance production. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of a production mode of advance production. It is an explanatory view for explaining the execution timing of advance production.

  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.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by a player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, and may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. 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 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called 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 effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation display of the effect design is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect such as displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern may be performed. For example, a battle wrestling, a soccer game, and a battle game in which an enemy ally character fights are performed, and if it is a big hit, a effect to win the game or battle is performed, and if it is a loss, a effect to lose the game or battle is performed. It is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be performed such that a predetermined story such as a story is sequentially developed.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are the same and the period of the variable display is the same.

  Also, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color for recalling the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the removal, for example, the removal) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  Also, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color for recalling the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from off. For example, off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and as in this embodiment, the number of rounds for each big hit is the same. Even if, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the big hit which can not expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening substantially, and the big winning opening per round If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can expect a game ball to reach a substantial winning opening substantially, whether or not it can substantially expect a winning of the game ball to a large winning opening For example, by changing the number of times the opening of the large winning opening per round, it is expected that the jackpot can be expected to be winning the game ball to the large winning opening substantially Even when there is a big hit that can not be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially winning the big winning opening.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is determined. It may be made to show whether or not the big hit design is decidedly displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, the stop symbols of different modes may be displayed in a definite manner.

  On the right of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 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). Also, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a) Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols).

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. 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 are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  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 passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Further, deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (example of the identification information) is finally determined and displayed.

  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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting 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.

  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.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It 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, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) 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.

  In addition, an area (total holding storage display unit) 18c displaying the total number (total holding storage number) which is the total of the first holding storage number and the second holding storage number in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9c. Is provided. In this embodiment, by providing the combined hold storage display unit 18c that displays 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. . Note that instead of the total pending storage number display unit 18c, a first pending storage display unit for displaying the first pending storage number and a second pending storage display unit for displaying the second pending storage number are provided. May be

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in the combined hold storage display unit 18c that the display is performed without distinction as to whether the display is a hold display corresponding to the first hold storage or a hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. However, it may be distinguishably displayed whether it is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage or the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. For example, in this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the normal mode, the display is uniformly blue without distinguishing whether it is the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage or the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage. In the case of displaying the circular display of the first display, the display of the display corresponding to the first storage in the form of a circular display of blue while the display of the display corresponding to the second storage in the second is shown in black It may be distinguishable by displaying. Further, for example, the shape of the hold display may be different between the hold display corresponding to the first hold storage and the hold display corresponding to the second hold storage.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. 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. Also, when the big hit symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning 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, 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.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") May be composed of

  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. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), 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 a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in the short time state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), which is not a definite change state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  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 is started in the effect display device 9. 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 The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. 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.

  In this embodiment, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probable change state) when becoming a probability change big hit, and the game ball becomes easy to get started (that is, the special symbol display 8a, 8b or the effect) A transition is made to a high base state which is a gaming state controlled such that execution conditions of variable display in the display device 9 are easily established) (in this embodiment, transition to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, it shifts to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. 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 increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning 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 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, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a 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). 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 It may be made to shift to the base state).

  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. 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 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 a part or all of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as a backup power source discharges and the backup power source can not supply power). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probability change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary 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.

  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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving 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.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 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 via the terminal board 160 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 the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output of

  The effect control means is also connected to the trigger sensor 125 provided in the stick controller 122, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, the vibrator motor 126, and the push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as described later. (See FIG. 3), but illustration is omitted in FIG.

  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 an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. 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. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

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

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 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).

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

  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 current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The 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 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. 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 effect period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect symbol).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 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). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control board 80 a display result designating command designating the display result (usually a big hit, a positive change big hit, a sudden positive change big hit, a small hit, or a drop) stored in the backup RAM (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, if the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM, for example, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command (see FIG. 9). You may do it. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation specification command or the second symbol variation specification command.

  In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the fluctuation time timer described later. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been saved is restarted, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag described later. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process processing is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the fluctuation time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0 or not, instead of transmitting the display result specification command at the time of power failure recovery. . Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, it is fluctuating at power failure. It may be determined not to be in the state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is three. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command is not transmitted, judging that it is not inside.

  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, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 4 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 performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing 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 the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (However, in the case of sudden positive change big hit, sudden change positive hit large hit symbol (for example "135") without becoming reach) May be displayed finalized). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. 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).

  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).

  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 4 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 shifted symbol is 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. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will not be reached may be 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 shifted symbol is 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 patterns that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be 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 displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes reach state. Finally, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and finalized (However, in the case of sudden definite variation big hit There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") is displayed in a definite manner without being a reach.

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

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (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, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. 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.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1-1-1 as 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 PA1-4 is prepared. 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 PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 The variation patterns of Super PA 3-1 to Super PA 3-2 and Super PB 3-1 to Super PB 3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, non-reach PA1-2 is a fluctuation pattern of shortening fluctuation | variation of fluctuation time 3.5 second among fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of "non-reach". In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when non-reaching and that is accompanied by pseudo-series effects. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and which are accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily stopping the production symbol that is temporarily distracted from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. . Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a case where re-variation is executed up to three times at the maximum is described in the case where the pseudo run is executed. In addition, the maximum number of re-variations in the pseudo-train is not limited to three. For example, the pseudo-train with four or more re-variations may be configured to be executable.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3-Normal PB 2-4, Super PA 3-3-Super PA 3-4, Super PB 3-3-Super PB 3-4, Special PG 1-1-Special PG 1-3, Special PG 2-1-Special PG 2-2 fluctuation pattern Is prepared. In FIG. 6, the variation patterns of the special PG 1-1 to the special PG 1-3 and the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 to the special PG 2-2 are variation patterns used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, among the fluctuation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-representation, which is used when the sudden variation is not a big hit or a small hit, when using the normal PB2-3, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, a re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 which is used in the case of the sudden big hit or small hit and which is accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo link, the fluctuation time is 32). Fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo run, the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example The fluctuation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even with the same type of super reach, as the total number of pending storages increases, the variation time may be shortened. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, in the case of performing variable display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the first number of pending storage, (2) In the case of performing variable display of a special symbol, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of pending storages. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the pending storage number 0 to 2 and the pending storage number 3, 4 It is also possible to prepare a variation pattern type determination table for use), select the determination table according to the value of the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number, and make the variation time different.

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

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) 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. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number of (1) and a random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). 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. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  FIG. 8A 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 jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a definite change state), and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8A is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 8A in the positive change time jackpot determination table Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C 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. 8B 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. 8C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8B and 8C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hitting determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. If the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C 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. 8B and 8C, 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.

  8D and 8E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 8 (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) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 8E shows the case where the jackpot type is determined by using the retention memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), five judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit category determination table 131b, one decision value is assigned to "sudden oddity big hit" (a ratio of 1/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. 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 As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (E), a sudden probability big hit as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value and an amount larger than the gaming value There are cases where it is decided that 15 rounds of normal big hit or probability variation big hit as the second specific gaming state to give gaming value and the first specific gaming state at a high rate when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed Although the case where it is determined to be is shown, the game value to be provided is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state to increase the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. In addition, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state may be determined in which the opening time of the big winning opening per jackpot as a gaming value is increased as the gaming value. Also, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a first specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened once per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be enhanced by preparing and opening the number of times of opening of the special winning opening substantially. In this case, for example, in either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, in the case of the first specific gaming state, all 15 rounds) In the case of the second specific gaming state, an undigested round is left), and an effect may be executed in such a manner as to ask whether or not the big hit continues further. Then, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the big hit game is ended since all 15 rounds are internally ended, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, internally undivided rounds remain Therefore, the big hit game may be continued (the effect that opening of the big winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after ending the big hit of 15 times open) may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, although the case where the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds is shown, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit state of 15 rounds and is shifted to a time saving state only after the end of the big hit state (see step S 167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state is finished (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). In addition, even before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  "Perhaps a big hit" is a big hit that controls to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a positive changing state after the big hit playing state ends (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a positive changing state and also to a time saving state (Refer to steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And in this embodiment, it is transitioned to a definite change state after the termination of that sudden change big hit game state (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a definite change state and also to a short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). See S170). Then, the positive change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  Note that the aspect of sudden positive jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the opening number of the big winning opening may be 15 times (15 rounds) the same as that of the big hit or sudden odd variation big hit normally, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be made extremely short such as 0.1 second.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a small hit, when it is comprised so that all the big hit types may be a definite variation big hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big winning opening be made the same for the big hit and the small hit suddenly.

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

  FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are explanatory views 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. 9 and FIG. 10, the command 80XX (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 the variable display of the 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. 6, 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.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a type of big hit. 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 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (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 the variable display (variation) of the fourth 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 fourth symbol 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 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 and A 002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fan fare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, the start of the big hit game. In this embodiment, depending on the type of big hit, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit", and the small hit in the case of "suddenly big hit" or "small hit" The sudden definite big hit start specification command (A 002 (H)) is used. 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted. 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. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round. For example, when the first round in the big hit game is ended, the designated special command (A 201 (H)) is sent after the opening of the big winning opening which designates the round 1, and the tenth round in the big hit game is ended Is sent after the special winning opening opening specifying the round 10, a specification command (A30A (H)).

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending a big hit game by “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 2 specified command) for specifying the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the ending designation command for the sudden change big hit termination specification suddenly in the case of the sudden change big hit, but not to send the ending specification command in the case of the small hit. It is also good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (probable variation state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the definite variation state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command) for designating that there has been a second start prize. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first starting winning a prize designation command and the second starting winning a prize designation command may be generically referred to as a starting winning a prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for specifying a total number (total pending storage number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (sum total storage number subtraction designation command) for designating 1 subtraction of the total number of suspension storage numbers. In this embodiment, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control transmits a sum holding memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the sum holding memory number, but does not use the sum holding memory number subtraction designation command, When subtracting the total pending storage number, a combined total pending storage number specification command may be sent which specifies the total total pending storage number after subtraction.

  In this embodiment, as the command for designating the number of pending storages, the total pending storage number specifying command for designating the total pending storage number is transmitted. However, the first pending storage and the second pending storage May be configured to send a command specifying the number of pending storages that has increased. Specifically, when the first pending storage increases, a first pending storage number specifying command for designating the first pending storage number is transmitted, and when the second pending storage increases, the second pending storage number is specified. The second pending storage number specification command may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, a start winning designation command specifying which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been started is transmitted as holding storage information, and the total number of pending holdings is stored. Although the case where the total reservation memory number designation | designated command which designates 、 is transmitted is shown, the presentation control command transmitted as reservation memory information is not restricted to what was shown by this embodiment. For example, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition designation command (the first pending storage number addition designation command or the second pending storage number addition indicates that the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number has increased) The command for subtracting the number of pending storages, which indicates that the number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages has decreased when the number of pending storages decreases while sending the specified command The second pending storage number subtraction designation command may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the display state of the lamp is changed, and 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. 9 and FIG. 10, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8a in response to the variation of the first special symbol. It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production 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. 11 and 12 are flow charts 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. FIG. 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 in the special symbol process processing, 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, if 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 hold memory buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total 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. In addition, 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 time when the display result is derived and displayed (confirmed display)) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of special symbol Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission 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 process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot 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. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, the special symbol display control for finalizing the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. Data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 22), and in the display control processing of step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually determined and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  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. In addition, while performing control which transmits the special winning a prize opening opening designated command to the micro-computer 100 for production control, the execution time of the special winning a prize opening opening processing is set with the timer, internal state (special symbol process flag) step S306 Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). 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. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is 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. In addition, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the microcomputer 100 for production control, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 (this value In the example, update to 7).

  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. In addition, small hit opening pre-processing is executed for each opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game, but when starting the first open in the small hit game, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game It is also a process to start.

  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. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. In addition, when all opening is finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 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. 13 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing the first starting opening switch passage process of step S312. FIG. 13B 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. 13 (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 first determines whether the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, 1) Check whether the value of the first pending storage number counter for counting the number of pending storages is 4) (step S1211A). 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 S1212A) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the combined hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the order of winning for the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S1214A).

  In this embodiment, when the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the gaming ball starts starting winning in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set, When the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the gaming ball starts starting winning in the second starting winning opening 14), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first starting port switch 13 a is turned on in the storage-preferring specific information storage area (pending specific area). When the 2 start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating the "second". In this case, when there is no corresponding pending storage, 00 (H) is set in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area).

  FIG. 14A is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of the suspension storage specification information storage area (storage suspension area). As shown in FIG. 14 (A), in the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total hold memory number counter is secured. Note that FIG. 14A shows an example in which the value of the combined pending storage number counter is five. As shown in FIG. 14A, in the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total hold memory number counter is secured, and the first start winning opening 13 or 2) Based on the winning on the start winning opening 14, data indicating that it is "first" or "second" is set in the winning order. Therefore, the order of winning on the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 is stored in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area). The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. Step S1215A). In the process of step S1215A, 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. 14B is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (pending storage buffer) for saving a random number and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 14B, 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.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1216A), and sets the value of the total hold memory number counter to the EXT data to specify the total hold memory number specification command Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217A).

  Next, the second starting opening switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. 13 (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 S1211 B). 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 S1212B) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the area corresponding to the value of the total suspension storage number counter in the suspension storage specific information storage area (preservation specific area) (step S 1214 B).

  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 second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14B) (see FIG. Step S1215B). In the process of step S1215B, hardware R random number random number (big hit judgment random number), software hit random number for big hit type judgment random number (random 1), fluctuation pattern type judgment random number (random 2) and fluctuation 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.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S 1216 B) and sets the value of the total hold memory number counter to the EXT data to specify the total hold memory number specification command Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1217B).

  FIG.15 and FIG.16 is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in a 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, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 14A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If the first data set in the hold specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in step S52), the CPU 56 selects the special symbol pointer (second Data indicating "second" is set to a flag indicating whether the special symbol process process is being performed for the special symbol or the second special symbol is performed (step S53). If the first data set in the hold specific area is data indicating "first" (Y in step S52), the CPU 56 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54). ).

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S52 to S54 is executed, and in this embodiment, the variation of the first special symbol according to the starting winning order in which the gaming balls have won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 Display or variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in accordance with the start winning combination in which the game balls have won in the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Although the case where it is shown is shown, you may constitute so that priority may be given to change display of either one of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol. In this case, for example, when shifting to the high base state, it is easy to start winning at the second start winning opening 14 provided with the variable winning ball device 15, and the second hold storage tends to be accumulated. The variation display of the special symbol may be executed with priority.

  In addition, since it becomes unnecessary to memorize | store a winning sequence when it is comprised so that priority is given to the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol as mentioned above, it is not necessary to store pending storage specific information shown in FIG. The area (pending specific area) becomes unnecessary.

  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 each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = 1 in the first pending storage buffer. Are read out 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 number of pending storages = 1 in the second pending storage buffer. 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 in the pending specific area and the first pending storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the count value of the second pending storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the respective saving areas in the pending specific area and the second pending storage buffer are shifted. Do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage buffer of the RAM 55. The stored random number values 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", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage buffer of the RAM 55 The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1. In addition, the CPU 56 sums up the values (the value indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of reserved storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the suspension specific area. It stores in the storage area corresponding to the number of pending storages = m-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. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1 to 8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total number of pending storages 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 a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. Also, the CPU 56 sets only the time-shortening flag indicating that the time-shortening state is set, and performs control to transmit a time-shortening state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the positive variation flag nor the short time flag is set.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when starting to change the special symbol, micro control for effect control in the order of background specification command, fluctuation pattern command, display result specification command, total suspension storage number subtraction specification command for each timer interrupt It will be sent to the computer 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A total pending storage number subtraction specification command is sent. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  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 jackpot determination extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Read the random number and make a big hit judgment. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (see FIG. 8) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing for deciding to be 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, the probability of becoming a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-deterministic change state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 8A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the time big hit determination 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, processing of the determination of the big hit is performed 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. 8A, 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 “probably big hit” or “suddenly big hit” and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. And, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the next big hit occurs.

  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. 8B and 8C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, 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. 8B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in Fig. 8C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and 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 type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (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 jackpot type which is extracted in step S1215A of the first start port switch passing process and step S1215B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer. Read the random number and decide the big hit type. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 (D) and 8 (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, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  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" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol And, when it is decided to be "probable variation big hit", "7" is decided to be 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.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing variation 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 jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, depending on the jackpot type, any of the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination tables. Is selected (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S95). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to a definite changing state or a time saving state, and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, when it is determined to be "normally a big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game end, it is reset when the fluctuation indication of specified number of times (100 times with this execution form) ends. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the predetermined number of times of variation display ends. In addition, when it is determined to be "probably big hit" or "suddenly big hit", the probability flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the processing for ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time saving flag is reset together with the probability change flag.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type for normal time as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. A determination table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is three or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and the variation for loss during shortening A pattern type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state (in this embodiment, the time change state is always made when transitioning to the positive change state) Are also transferred (see steps S169 and S170), and if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may be used for time reduction if it is in the case of a positive change state or when it is controlled only in the time reduction state). As a table used to determine one of the plurality of types of variation pattern types, a release variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, the variation pattern type determination for loss during shortening is performed. A table is selected. When the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, a change pattern type determination table for time loss use is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type for shortening may be determined in the process of step S100 to be described later, and if the variation pattern type for shortening is determined, the process of step S102 does not determine the reduction variation as a variation pattern. Reach PA1-2 is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is three or more, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed. In this embodiment, it is shown that the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the probability variation state or the time saving state is different from the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved memories. However, a common table may be used as a variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation.

  In this embodiment, even when the gaming state is a definite change state or a short time state, the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1). May not perform the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines “Y” in step S95, the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 or not. The variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100, which is a table used for determining a variation pattern, a hit variation pattern determination table One of them is selected (step S101). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). 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 S106).

  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. And based on the determination result of whether to set it as a reach, the process of step S95-S100 may be performed, and you may make it determine a fluctuation pattern classification. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  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. 18 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 9) according to any one of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit and removal of the determined big hit. Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "a certainty big hit" or not. . Then, when it is neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (ie, when it is “suddenly big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (step S115).

  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 S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  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 S119).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the combined holding memory number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Note that whether or not the total storage reserve number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted, for example, that the total storage retention number subtraction specification command has been sent when transmitting the total storage storage number subtraction specification command in step S1122 described later. The sum holding storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set, and whether or not the sum holding storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set may be checked in step S1121. Also, in this case, the set combined holding memory number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset in the special symbol stop processing and the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. do it.

  Next, if the total suspension storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the total suspension storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122).

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S1125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to transmit a symbol determination specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, is a probability variation flag indicating that it is a definite variation state, a time shortening flag indicating that it is a time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the time reduction state Is reset (step S132), and control is performed to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot”, the jackpot start designation command (command A 001 (H)) is transmitted. Also, when the type of the big hit is a sudden definite big hit, a small hit / sudden positive big hit start specification command (command A 002 (H)) is transmitted. In addition, data indicating the type of jackpot stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer) indicating whether the type of jackpot is “normally jackpot”, “probably outburst jackpot”, or “suddenly outright probability big hit” It is determined based on

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a 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 S134). In addition, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit". 2 times in the case of "probably odd big hit") is set in the big winning opening open number counter (step S135) . In addition, round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden odd change big hit, 0.1 second is set as a round time, and in the case of a normal big hit or a positive change big hit, 29 seconds is set as a round time. 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 S136).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time saving number counter by 1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command (command A 002 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the 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 S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per large winning opening in the small hit game is also set. Specifically, the same 0.1 second as the round time of the sudden big change big hit is set as the open time per one big winning opening in the small hit game. 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 S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), 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 S146).

  FIG. 21 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). Here, a "big hit" or "probably big hit" sends a big hit end designation command (command A 301 (H)), and if it is "suddenly big hit" a small hit / sudden positive big hit The end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S164). 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 or not the big hit to be finished this time is normally a big hit (step S166). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets the time saving flag and shifts to the time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  Usually, if it is not a big hit (that is, if it is a definite variation big hit or sudden definite variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets a definite variation flag and shifts to a definite variation state (step S169) and sets a short time flag to shift to a short time condition (Step S170).

  Then, 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 S171).

  FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (i.e., when shifting to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for finalizing the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for finalizing the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed in a definite manner until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a gap between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the fact that the start flag is set, based on the fact that the end flag is set. The special symbol display control data may be set to display the stop symbol.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 23 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, 4 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, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  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 S 707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory view showing one 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 FIGS. 9 and 10) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process which is executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a specific example 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 received 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 specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 specification command to display result 5 specification command) in the RAM. The command is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  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 another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S621). For example, if the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command, the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set, and if the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command Set the reception flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to 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 symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

  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 fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801).

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

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): 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 S803).

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

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, 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 in-round process (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805).

  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. 27 is a flowchart showing a variation 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 symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted also at the time of power failure recovery (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, it is normal time Since, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command is received, it moves to the production design fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation indication of the production design, the fluctuation of the production design only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command The display does not start.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, the processing of step S8001 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when pseudo run is designated by the change pattern command, the CPU 101 for effect control has a chance eye symbol (for example, "112", "223", "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo run in step S8001. "", A combination of a jackpot symbol and a symbol with one symbol shifted is also determined, although it is not a reach. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the CPU for effect control 101 may determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the production symbol based only on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory view showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 29, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. Determine the combination of the production design that the 3 designs are aligned with the same even design as the design. In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the CPU 101 for effect control has 3 symbols as a stop symbol. Determine the combination of the production symbols aligned with the same odd symbols.

  Also, if the received display result specification command indicates "Suddenly positive probability big hit" or "small hit" (if the received display result specification command is the display result 4 specification command or the display result 5 specification command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of “off” (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. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect 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 a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design. In addition, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) that reminds of being in a definite variation state is also referred to as a definite variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, an even symbol) that reminds of not becoming a definite variation condition is not definite symbol It is also called.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes an advance notice effect setting process of deciding whether or not to execute the advance notice effect in the effect display device 9 during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, or setting an effect mode of the advance notice effect (step S8002 ). In this embodiment, in the advance notice effect setting process, as the advance notice effect, the speech advance notice effect in which the character emits a predetermined speech and the movie advance notice effect performed by the moving image reproduction are set. Further, in this embodiment, in the preview rendering setting process, in addition to the preview rendering, the setting of the movie suggestion rendering that indicates that the movie preview rendering is to be performed is performed.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 101 determines the fluctuation pattern and the speech preview effect or the movie suggestion effect, the process control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the speech alert effect or the movie suggestion effect (step S8003). In this embodiment, when the pseudo-series is executed during the fluctuation display of the production design, the dialogue announcement effect and the movie suggestion effect are executed for each initial variation and re-variation. When is performed, the processing of step S8005 and step S8105 described later is executed according to the process table selected in step S8003 to execute serif announcement effect and movie suggestion effect in the first change . Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8003 (step S8004).

  FIG. 30 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 pattern. 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. 30 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

  In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  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 Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect component is executed (step S8005). 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. In addition, in order to output sound from the speaker 27, 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.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8007).

  FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing the advance notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect control process process. In the advance notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the variable display to be started this time is accompanied by a pseudo sequence (step S6501). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether or not the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command read out in step S 8000 includes the pseudo run, for example, whether or not it is the fluctuation display accompanied by the pseudo run.

  If it is not a variable display accompanied by a pseudo run, the CPU for effect control 101 uses a preview run determination table for pseudo run absence as a table for determining presence / absence and type of speech preview effect, and performs lottery processing based on random numbers. Then, the presence or absence and the type of the announcement warning effect are determined (step S6502). Then, the process proceeds to step S6511.

  If it is a fluctuation display accompanied by a pseudo run, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the number of re-changes in the pseudo run is one (step S6503). Note that it can be determined whether or not the number of times of re-variation is one, for example, by checking whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S 8000 is one pseudo reciprocation. . If the number of re-changes is one, the CPU for effect control 101 uses the notice effect determination table for one pseudo run as a table for determining presence / absence and type of speech advance effect, and performs lottery processing based on random numbers. To determine the presence / absence and type of the speech preview effect (step S6504). Then, the process proceeds to step S6511.

  If the number of re-changes is not one, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the number of re-changes in the simulated sequence is two (step S6505). Note that it can be determined whether or not the number of times of re-variation is two, for example, by checking whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S 8000 is that of pseudo reciprocation twice. . If the number of re-changes is two, the CPU for effect control 101 uses the notice effect determination table for the pseudo ream twice and uses the random number based lottery process as a table for determining the presence and type of the call notice effect. To determine the presence / absence and type of the speech preview effect (step S6506). Then, the process proceeds to step S6511.

  If the number of re-changes is not two, in this embodiment, the maximum number of re-changes in the pseudo-repetition is three (see FIG. 6), so the number of re-changes is three. In this case, the CPU for effect control 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using a notice effect determination table for three consecutive pseudo-runs as a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the notice sound effect of the speech, and The presence or absence and the type are determined (step S6507).

  FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 32 (A) shows a specific example of the notice effect determination table for the pseudo run without which is used in step S6502. Further, FIG. 32 (B) shows a specific example of the notice effect determination table for pseudo one-time use used in step S6504. Further, FIG. 32 (C) shows a specific example of the notice effect determination table for pseudo ream twice used in step S6506. Further, FIG. 33 shows a specific example of the notice effect determination table for pseudo ream three times used in step S6507.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (A), determination values are assigned to each of the notice effect determination table for pseudo-not present without notice and for the patterns 10 to 12, respectively. Therefore, when the speech preview effect is executed, any one of the patterns 10 to 12 is determined as an effect pattern of the speech preview effect, and in the patterns 10 to 12, lines are displayed during variation display of one rendering pattern. As a type of advance effect, it is set which of the announcements A to C to be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), determination values are assigned to each of the notice effect determination table for the simulated ream one time without notice and for the patterns 20 to 24, respectively. Therefore, when the speech preview effect is executed, any one of the patterns 20 to 24 is determined as a production pattern of the speech preview effect, and the patterns 20 to 24 have the speech in the first change and the first change. As a type of advance effect, it is set which of the announcements A to C to be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), determination values are assigned to the no-notice notice and the patterns 30 to 37, respectively, in the notice effect determination table for the simulated ream twice. Therefore, when the speech preview effect is executed, one of the patterns 30 to 37 is determined as a production pattern of the speech preview effect, and in the patterns 30 to 37, the first fluctuation and the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation 2 In the second and third times, which of the announcement notices A to C is to be executed is set as the type of the announcement notice effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33, in the notice effect determination table for the pseudo repeated three times, determination values are respectively assigned to no notice and patterns 40 to 51. Therefore, when the speech preview effect is executed, any one of the patterns 40 to 51 is determined as a production pattern of the speech preview effect, and the patterns 40 to 51 include the first fluctuation and the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation 2 In the second time and the third time of re-variation, which one of the speech notices A to C is to be executed is set as the type of the speech notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, in this embodiment, a judgment value is assigned such that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high when serif notice C is executed as the type of the notice notice effect. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, when serif notice B is executed as a type of serif notice effect next to serif notice C, a judgment value is assigned such that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high. It is done. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, determination values are assigned such that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is low when the serif notice A is executed as the type of the serif notice effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, in this embodiment, in the case where the serif announcement effect is executed during the pseudo run, the type of serif performed in the previous first change or rechange for each rechange. It is possible to execute a serif announcement effect of a type in which the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than the advance presentation, or at least the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the same. For example, when the serif notice A is executed in the first change or the previous rechange, the next rechange executes only the serif notice B having a higher expectation (reliability) for a big hit, or only the same serif notice A As such, each effect pattern of the speech announcement effect is set. In addition, when executing serif notice B in the first change or earlier change, in the next change, only serif notice C with a higher expectation (reliability) for a big hit or the same serif notice B is executed As such, each effect pattern of the speech announcement effect is set. Furthermore, in the case of executing serif notice C in the first change or the previous rechange, in the next rechange, each of the serif notice effects is executed so that only the serif notice C has the same degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit. An effect pattern is set. By configuring in this way, in this embodiment, when the serif announcement effect is executed in the fluctuation display accompanied by the pseudo ream, a serif announcement of a type having a low expectation (reliability) for a big hit in the next re-variation. The effect is executed to prevent a situation in which the announcement warning effect is ranked down and prevent a situation in which the player is disappointed.

  In this embodiment, the next re-variation does not necessarily execute a serif announcement effect of a type having a higher expectation (reliability) for a big hit than the previous first time variation or re-variation, and the same type of serif Although it was constituted so that a preliminary production might be performed, it is not restricted only to such an aspect. For example, in the next re-variation, it may be configured to execute a serif announcement effect of a type that has a higher expectation (reliability) for a big hit than the previous first time variation or re-variation.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, there is shown a case in which three types of serif notices A to C are provided as types of serif notice effects, but such a mode is selected. Instead, for example, four or more types of serif notice effects may be implemented such as providing a serif notice D having a higher expectation (reliability) to a big hit than the serif notice C. Also, conversely, only two types of serif notice effects such as serif notice A and serif notice B may be executable, as long as at least a plurality of types of serif notice effects are provided.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, in the next re-variation, the expectation (reliability) for the previous first time variation or re-variation and the big hit is the same or one higher by one level. Perform serif announcement effect (For example, if serif notice A is executed at the previous change, serif notice A or one step higher serif notice B is executed at the next change, if serif notice B at the previous change is performed the next In the case of (1), the variation of serif notice B or the execution of one step higher serif notice C is executed), but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the next re-variation, it may be possible to execute a serif announcement effect of a type in which the degree of expectation (reliability) for the previous first time variation or re-variation and the big hit is two or more higher. In this case, for example, in the notice effect determination pattern shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, there is provided an effect pattern such that the serif notice C is executed by skipping one step in the next change after executing the notice A with a certain change. It may be

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, in the case of executing the speech advance announcement effect in the variable display accompanied by the pseudo run, the case is described where the speech advance announcement effect is always executed from the first fluctuation, It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the first change, the dialogue warning effect is executed from the first change without executing the announcement warning effect, or until the first change, the announcement warning effect is performed from the second change without execution of the announcement warning effect. An effect pattern may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, when the serif notice effect is performed in the variable display accompanied by the pseudo ream, the serif notice effect is always changed (first change and each re-change) execution Although the case is shown, the present invention may be configured to be able to execute serif preview effects intermittently, not limited to such a mode. For example, after performing the speech advance notice production in the first change, a presentation pattern may be provided in which the speech advance notice production is not performed in the first change, and the second announcement production in the second change.

  If the number of re-changes is three, after determining the presence / absence and type of speech preview effect in step S6507, the CPU 101 for production control uses a movie preview effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of movie preview effect. Then, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine the presence or absence of movie preview effects (step S6508).

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a movie preview effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 34, in the movie preview effect determination table, determination values are respectively assigned to no movie preview and movie preview. Further, as shown in FIG. 34, in this embodiment, when movie preview effect is executed, the expectation (reliability) for a big hit is higher than when movie preview effect is not executed. The judgment value is assigned to.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, only one type of movie preview effect is shown, but a plurality of types of movie preview effects may be provided. In this case, for example, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be different depending on the type of movie preview effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute a movie advance effect (step S6509). When it is determined to execute the movie preview effect, the CPU for effect control 101 uses the preview effect redetermining table for redetermining the presence / absence and type of the speech preview effect up to the second time of the re-variation as random numbers. Based on the lottery process, the presence or absence and the type of the speech announcement effect up to the second re-variation are re-determined (step S6510).

  In this embodiment, when the movie preview effect is executed, it is executed by performing movie reproduction for movie preview effect at the third re-change of the pseudo-sequence, and the movie preview effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 It is performed by the aspect which covers the whole screen. Therefore, if it is decided to execute both the serif preview effect and the movie preview effect, both the serif preview effect and the movie preview effect are executed at the third re-change of the pseudo ream, and the effect is displayed by the movie preview effect. Since the entire display screen of the device 9 is covered, the speech advance notice effect can not be viewed. Therefore, for example, in the case of executing the serif notice C having a high expectation (reliability) for the third change of the jackpot, since the serif notice C is substantially invisible, the expectation for the big hit is substantially The frequency of execution of the serif notice C of a group with high (reliability) is lowered, and the occurrence balance of the serif notice effect is biased. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the movie preview effect is executed, the presence or absence and type of speech preview effect up to the second re-variation is redetermined by executing the processing of step S6510, and the big hit The type of serif announcement effect with high degree of expectation (reliability) is made easy to appear by the second re-variation.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the preliminary announcement redetermining table. As shown in FIG. 35, in the notice effect redetermining table, it is a case where it is determined without notice in step S6507, or according to which type of line warning notice effect is determined in the third time of the rechange, Judgment values are respectively assigned to which type of serif preview effects are to be re-determined as the first change and the second change.

  If it is determined in step S6507 that there is no advance notice, it is originally decided not to execute the serif announcement effect, so as shown in FIG. 35, the first change, the first change, and the second change with 100% probability. It is decided not to execute the second notice effect of the second variation. Further, when the pattern (the pattern 40 in FIG. 33) for executing the serif notice A is determined for the third time of the re-variation, there is no room to execute other than the serif notice A, as shown in FIG. It is determined that the first change, the first change, and the second change A will be executed with the probability of 100%.

  Further, when the pattern (the patterns 41 to 44 in FIG. 33) for executing the serif notice B has been determined at the third time of the rechange, as shown in FIG. 35, the serif notice B is always executed at the second rechange. As described above, the types of serif announcement effects of the first change, the first change, and the second change are determined again. By thus redetermining that the serif notice B appears by the second time of the rechange, the serif notice B performed in the third time of the rechange is substantially hidden and invisible due to the movie notice effect. It is preventing that the execution ratio of serif advance notice B will fall substantially.

  Further, when the pattern (the patterns 45 to 51 in FIG. 33) for executing the serif notice C is determined for the third time of the revariation, as shown in FIG. As described above, the types of serif announcement effects of the first change, the first change, and the second change are determined again. As such, by redetermining the serif notice C to appear by the second time of the rechange, the serif notice C performed in the third time of the rechange is substantially hidden and invisible due to the movie notice effect. It is preventing that the execution rate of serif notice C is substantially reduced.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, in the case of executing serif advance notice A at the third time of rechange, a case is shown where redetermination is made to execute all serif advance notice A until the second time of rechange. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even in the case where the serif notice A is executed at the third re-fluctuation, the serif notice B or the serif notice C may be re-determined by the second re-fluctuation. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, in the case where serif notice B is executed for the third time of re-variation, a case where re-determination is performed so that only serif notice B is executed by the second re-reformation is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even in the case where the serif preview B is executed at the third re-variation, the serif pre-notice C may be re-determined to be performed by the second re-variation.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the movie indication effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of movie indication effect, and determines the presence / absence of the movie indication effect (step S6511).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the movie suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 36, in the movie suggestion effect determination table, determination values are respectively assigned to no movie suggestion effect and to movie suggestion effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, when the movie preview effect is executed, the movie suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the movie preview effect is not executed. Judgment values are assigned.

  In this embodiment, when the execution of the movie suggestion effect is determined in the variation accompanied by the pseudo-link, the movie suggestion effect is executed in the first variation, the first re-variation, and the second re-variation. (Since the movie preview effect itself is executed for the third time of re-variation, the movie suggestion effect is not executed).

  It is to be noted that, instead of executing the movie suggestion effect in each variation (first variation and each re-variation), for example, the movie suggestion effect is executed in the first variation and the second variation, while the movie suggestion is executed in the first variation. Alternatively, the movie suggestion effect may be intermittently performed. Also, for example, the movie suggestion effect may not be performed in the first change and the first change, and may be performed only in the second previous change, where the movie preview effect is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, even if the movie preview effect is not executed, the movie suggestion effect (so-called gusset movie suggestion effect) is executed at a low rate of 10%. Although the case is shown, the movie suggestion effect may be executed only when the movie preview effect is executed. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, even if the movie preview effect is executed, the movie suggestion effect may not be executed at a low rate of 10%. When the movie preview effect is executed, the movie suggestive effect may be always executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the movie preview effect is not executed since the movie preview effect itself is executed at the third time of the revariation, but for example, after the movie suggestion effect is executed at the third time of the revariation It may be configured to execute a movie preview effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the case is shown where there is only one type of movie suggestion effect, but a plurality of types may be provided as movie suggestion effects. Then, for example, the rate at which the movie preview effect is performed may be different depending on the type of the movie suggestion effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the presence or absence of the movie preview effect is determined (see step S6508), the presence or absence of the movie suggestion effect is determined (see step S6511). I can not. For example, in the case of the variable display including the pseudo ream three times, first, the presence or absence of the movie suggestion effect may be determined first, and thereafter, the presence or absence of the movie preview effect may be determined.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing in-progress symbol variation processing (step S802) in the presentation control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), 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 S8104). 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 S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the temporary stop timing of the symbol symbol of the pseudo ream (step S8106). Specifically, it is checked whether the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command read out in step S 8000 is accompanied by a pseudo run, and whether or not it is the temporary stop timing, and step S 8006. This can be determined by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set at. If it is the temporary stop timing, the effect control CPU 101 temporarily stops the symbol symbol (for example, “112”, “223”, “445”) of the pseudo ream determined in step S8001 in the effect display device 9 Control to display is performed (step S8107). Then, the process proceeds to step S8116.

  If it is not the temporary stop timing, the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether or not it is the rerun timing of the pseudo run (step S8108). Note that, specifically, whether it is the re-fluctuation timing or not is checked whether the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command read out in step S 8000 is accompanied by a pseudo sequence, and step S 8006 This can be determined by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set at.

  If it is the re-fluctuation timing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not to execute the speech advance notice effect or the movie suggestion effect by the re-varying that is started this time (step S8109). In addition, it can be determined whether or not to execute the speech advance notice effect by confirming whether it is determined to be any play pattern of the speech advance notice effect in steps S6504, S6506 and S6507 of the advance notice effect setting processing. In addition, it is confirmed whether it is decided to execute the movie suggestion effect at step S6511 of the preview effect setting process and whether or not the movie suggestion effect is to be executed up to the second re-variation. It can be determined by

  If it is a case to execute the dialogue notification effect and the movie indication effect, the effect control CPU 101 changes the type of the speech notification effect and the movie indication effect indicated by the effect pattern determined in steps S6504, S6506 and S6507 of the announcement effect setting process. The process is switched to the corresponding process data (step S8110), and the process timer is restarted (step S8111). After that, if the process of step S8105 is executed according to the process data switched in step S8110, re-variation is started, and in the case where a speech preview effect or movie suggestion effect is executed, the re-variation is performed. A dialogue announcement effect and a movie indication effect are executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the re-variation that is started this time is the third re-variation (step S8112). Note that whether or not it is the third re-fluctuation can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8006. If it is the third re-variation, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not to execute movie preview effect (step S8113). Note that whether or not to execute the movie preview effect can be determined by confirming whether or not it has been decided to execute the movie preview effect in step S6508 of the preview effect setting process. If it is decided to execute the movie preview effect, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to start moving image playback for movie preview effect in the effect display device 9, and starts movie preview effect (step S8114) . Also, the effect control CPU 101 sets a movie preview effect in progress flag indicating that the movie preview effect is being executed (step S8115).

  When it is determined to execute both the speech preview effect and the movie preview effect in the third re-variation, the processing in steps S8109 to S8111 is performed to execute the third re-variation. While the speech advance announcement effect is executed, by separately performing the processing of steps S8113 to S8115, the movie advance announcement effect is executed in the third re-variation. Therefore, since the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 is covered by the movie preview effect, the speech preview effect performed in the third re-variation is not visible.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the movie advance notification effect in-progress flag is set (step S8116). If the movie preview effect in progress flag is set (that is, if the movie preview effect is in execution), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the reach occurrence timing has come (step S8117). Note that, specifically, whether or not the reach occurrence timing has come can be determined by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8006. If it is the occurrence timing of the reach, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to end the moving image reproduction for the movie advance effect, and ends the movie advance effect (step S8118). Therefore, in this embodiment, the movie preview effect is started when the third re-variation is started, and ends when the reach occurrence timing is reached. Further, the CPU for effect control 101 resets a flag under execution of movie preview effect (step S8119).

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8120), 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 S803) (step S8121).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been determined but the fanfare effect has not been executed yet, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the final display of the stop symbol (off symbol, big hit symbol) of the left middle right symbol being displayed in the stop display on the effect display device 9. The operation is performed (step S8302).

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control shifts to step S8311. Do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is determined and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S8304).

  Next, whether or not the effect control CPU 101 has received any of the big hit start designation commands (big hit start designation command (command A 001 (H)), small hit / sudden definite variation big hit start designation command (A 002 (H)) or not (Step S8305). It should be noted that whether or not any of the big hit start designation commands has been received, specifically, in the command analysis process, by checking a flag that is set based on having received any of the big hit start designation commands. It can be determined. If one of the big hit start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306), and selects a process table according to the fanfare effect (step S8307).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the rendering device (rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, various lamps as a rendering component, and speakers 27 as a rendering component) is executed according to data 1 and movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU for effect control 101 responds to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) for the value of the effect control process flag. The value is updated (step S8311).

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted in this embodiment, when it is a small hit, it controls so that the display according to a small hit is performed. For example, if it is a small hit, it is different from a big hit, so instead of shifting to the big hit display processing as it is, select a small hit process table and perform effects for a small hit game for a predetermined period of time It is desirable to configure.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the notice effect performed in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the effect mode of the advance effect. Among these, FIG. 39 shows a specific example of the effect mode in the case of executing only the dialogue warning effect as the advance effect. Further, FIG. 40 shows a specific example of an effect mode in the case of executing a speech announcement effect and a movie announcement effect as the announcement effect. In FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, the modes of the effect screen transition in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  First, with reference to FIG. 39, an effect mode in the case where only the speech advance notice effect is executed as the advance notice effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 39, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command specifying the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the pseudo run 3 times has been received, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the variable display of the symbol is started. In addition, when the variable display is started, it is assumed that the execution of the serif notice effect is determined in the notice effect setting process. In the example shown in FIG. 39, it is assumed that the pattern 45 (refer to FIG. 33) is determined as the effect pattern of the speech advance notice effect based on the fluctuation pattern involving the pseudo ream three times (refer to step S6507). Also, it is assumed that the movie preview effect is determined not to be executed (see step S6508).

  Then, based on the determination of the pattern 45 as the presentation pattern of the announcement warning effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (1), the presentation display device 9 responds to the announcement warning A in the first change of the variable display accompanied by the pseudo-link. The display 200 is performed (see steps S8003, S8005, and SS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (1), a predetermined character is displayed as the display 200 corresponding to the serif notice A, and a serif according to the serif notice A as a character serif (for example, a character string such as "chance!" The case of displaying) is shown.

  Then, when it is the first temporary stop timing of the symbol pattern of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 39 (2), the chance eye symbol of the pseudo ream (in this example, “112”) is displayed temporarily halted ( Steps S8106 and S8107).

  Next, at the first re-fluctuation timing of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 39 (3), the re-fluctuation of the left middle, right, and left production symbols is started. Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (4) based on the determination of the pattern 45 as the effect pattern of the announcement warning effect, the effect display device 9 displays the display 201 corresponding to the announcement warning A in the first re-variation, as shown in FIG. This is performed (see steps S8108 to S8111 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (4), a predetermined character is displayed as the display 201 corresponding to the serif notice A, and a serif according to the serif notice A as a character serif (for example, a character string such as "chance!" The case of displaying) is shown.

  Then, when it is the second temporary stop timing of the chance eye symbol pattern of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 39 (5), the chance eye symbol ("112" in this example) of the pseudo ream is displayed temporarily halted ( Steps S8106 and S8107).

  Next, at the second re-fluctuation timing of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 39 (6), re-fluctuation of the left middle, right, and left effect symbols is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 39 (7), based on the determination of the pattern 45 as the demonstration pattern of the announcement warning effect, the effect display device 9 displays the display 202 corresponding to the announcement warning B in the second re-variation, as shown in FIG. This is performed (see steps S8108 to S8111 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (7), a predetermined character is displayed as the display 202 corresponding to the announcement B, and a line according to the announcement B as the speech of the character (e.g., a character such as "big chance!" The case where the column is displayed is shown.

  Then, when it is the third temporary stop timing of the chance eye symbol pattern of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 39 (8), the chance eye symbol ("112" in this example) of the pseudo ream is displayed temporarily halted ( Steps S8106 and S8107).

  Next, at the third re-fluctuation timing of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 39 (9), re-fluctuation of the left middle, right, and left effect symbols is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 39 (10) based on the determination of the pattern 45 as the demonstration pattern of the announcement warning effect, the effect display device 9 displays the display 203 corresponding to the announcement warning C in the third re-variation, as shown in FIG. This is performed (see steps S8108 to S8111 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 39 (10), a predetermined character is displayed as the display 203 corresponding to the serif notice C, and a serif according to the serif notice C as a character serif (for example, a character such as "superheat!" The case where the column is displayed is shown.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (11), in the third re-variation, the left and right presentation symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7") and normal reach occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (12), the game is developed into a super reach and an effect according to the super reach is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40, an effect mode in the case of executing a speech advance notice effect and a movie advance notice effect as the advance notice effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 40, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command specifying the fluctuation pattern involving the pseudo ream three times has been received, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the variable display of the symbol is started. In addition, when the variable display is started, it is assumed that the execution of the serif notice effect is determined in the notice effect setting process. In the example shown in FIG. 40, it is assumed that the pattern 45 (see FIG. 33) is determined as the effect pattern of the speech advance presentation effect based on the fluctuation pattern involving the pseudo ream three times (see step S6507). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 40, it is assumed that the execution of the movie preview effect is also determined in addition to the speech preview effect (see step S6508). In this case, on the basis of the execution of the movie preview effect being determined, the presence or absence and the type of the speech alert effect up to the second re-variation are determined again (see step S6510). In the example shown in FIG. 40, based on the fact that the third change is serif notice C, serif notice A is executed in the first change, and serif notice B is performed in the first change, and serif is performed in the second change. It is assumed that it is re-decided to execute the notice C (see FIG. 35).

  Then, based on the re-determination of serif notice A as the serif notice effect of the first change, as shown in FIG. 40 (1), in the effect display device 9, the serif notice A in the first change of the fluctuation display accompanied by the pseudo ream The display 300 according to is performed (see steps S8003, S8005, and SS8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (1), a predetermined character is displayed as the display 300 corresponding to the serif notice A, and a serif according to the serif notice A as a character serif (for example, a character string such as "chance!" The case of displaying) is shown.

  Then, when it is the first temporary stop timing of the chance eye symbol pattern of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the chance eye symbol of the pseudo ream (in this example, “112”) is displayed temporarily halted ( Steps S8106 and S8107).

  Next, at the first re-fluctuation timing of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 40 (3), re-fluctuation of the left middle, right, and left effect symbols is started. Further, based on redetermination of serif notice B as re-slip notice effect of the first re-slip, as shown in FIG. 40 (4), in effect display device 9, according to serif notice B in the first re-change. The displayed message 301 is displayed (see steps S8108 to S8111 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (4), a predetermined character is displayed as the display 301 corresponding to the announcement B, and the speech according to the announcement B as the speech of the character (for example, a character such as "large chance!" The case where the column is displayed is shown.

  Then, when it is the second temporary stop timing of the chance eye symbol pattern of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 40 (5), the chance eye symbol ("112" in this example) of the pseudo ream is displayed temporarily halted ( Steps S8106 and S8107).

  Next, at the second re-fluctuation timing of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 40 (6), the re-fluctuation of the left middle, right, and left production symbols is started. Also, based on redetermining serif notice C as a second notice effect of the rechange, as shown in FIG. 40 (7), in the effect display device 9, in response to serif notice C in the second rechange. The display 302 is performed (see steps S8108 to S8111 and S8105). In the example shown in FIG. 40 (7), a predetermined character is displayed as the display 302 corresponding to the serif preview C, and a serif according to the serif preview C as a character serif (for example, a character such as "superheat!" The case where the column is displayed is shown.

  Then, when it is the third temporary stop timing of the chance eye symbol pattern of the pseudo ream, as shown in FIG. 40 (8), the chance eye symbol ("112" in this example) of the pseudo ream is displayed temporarily halted ( Steps S8106 and S8107).

  Next, at the third re-fluctuation timing of the pseudo ream, re-fluctuation of the left middle, right, and left effect pattern is started. In this case, in the example shown in FIG. 40, the execution of the movie preview effect is determined, so as shown in FIG. 40 (9), the movie display effect 9 for movie preview effect starts in the effect display device 9, A movie preview effect is started (see step S8114). Since the movie preview effect is performed in such a manner as to cover the entire display screen of the effect display device 9, in the example shown in FIG. 40 (9), the re-variation display of the effect pattern is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 In the upper right of FIG.

  In addition, in the third re-variation, based on the determination of the pattern 45 as the demonstration pattern of the announcement warning effect, the effect display device 9 also performs display according to the announcement warning C (see steps S8108 to S8111 and S8105). ). However, when the movie preview effect is executed, the movie preview effect is executed in such a manner as to cover the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 40 (9). Is not visible. In this embodiment, in the case where the speech preview C is executed at the third re-variation and the movie preview effect is also executed, the serif preview C is performed by the second re-variation as shown in FIG. Since the speech preview effect is re-determined so as to appear, it is possible to prevent the occurrence balance of the speech preview C from being biased.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (10), the left and right presentation symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol "7") in the third re-variation, and normal reach occurs. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (11), the game is developed into a super reach and an effect corresponding to the super reach is executed. When the movie preview effect is performed, a dedicated reach effect different from the normal reach effect may be performed in the reach effect performed thereafter. In this case, for example, an effect (for example, an effect in which the same character appears or an effect having relevance in a story) may be performed.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, if the execution of the movie suggestion effect is also determined (see step S6511), the movie suggestion effect is also executed in the first change or the first change or the second change. Be done. In this case, for example, an effect of displaying a character appearing in a movie preview effect may be executed as a movie suggestive effect, or a movie indication effect may be executed by performing movie reproduction of a front part of the movie preview effect. You may As such, as a movie indication effect, an effect capable of suggesting that a movie preview effect appears later may be executed in some form.

  Moreover, although the example shown in FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 shows the case where the chance eye symbol ("112" in this example) of the pseudo run is temporarily stopped, the temporary stop display is shown in the variable display accompanied by the pseudo run. The combination of symbols to be made is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a pseudo-series symbol (for example, a symbol including characters such as “pseudo-series”, a symbol including a specific pattern such as a star, etc., a special symbol not included in the normal symbol array) It may be configured to temporarily display a combination of symbols including. In addition, when the movie preview effect is executed, a combination of symbols dedicated to the movie preview effect may be temporarily displayed to indicate the execution of the movie preview effect. For example, in the case of using a pseudo run symbol as described above, a symbol suggesting that a movie preview effect is to be executed is prepared as one of the pseudo run symbols, and the execution of the movie preview effect is determined. The combination of symbols including the pseudo run symbol may be temporarily stopped to indicate execution of a movie preview effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the examples shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the expectation (reliability) of the character notice A, the notice B, and the notice C and the notice for the serif announcement increases as the expectation (reliability) increases. It has been shown that words change as "chance!", "Big chance!", And "excessive heat!", But it is not limited to such a mode. For example, although the content of the line in the line announcement effect is the same, the display color of the character string displayed as the line changes according to the expectation (reliability) for the big hit such as white → red → gold etc. (fruit The pattern to be displayed may be changed, such as a pattern).

  Furthermore, in the examples shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, a case is shown where a character string indicating the character's speech is displayed in the speech preview effect, but instead of or in addition to that, a voice indicating the character's speech is displayed as a speaker 27 may be configured to output sound.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the variable display involving the pseudo ream three times, the case where the reach effect (in this example, the super reach effect) is necessarily executed (see FIG. 6) is shown, but such a case Not limited to the aspect, even if it is a variable display involving three pseudo reams, it may be configured such that there is a fluctuation pattern which does not become a reach. In this case, even if it is not a reach, as long as it is a variable display involving three pseudo reams, the movie preview effect may be executed at the third re-change.

  Next, the execution timing of the notice effect performed in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the advance presentation effect. In the example shown in FIG. 41, there is shown a case where the fluctuation display of the effect design involving the pseudo ream three times is performed based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command specifying the fluctuation pattern involving the pseudo ream three times is received. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 40, when the variable display is started, the execution of the serif notice effect is determined in the notice effect setting process, and the pattern 45 (see FIG. 33) is determined as the effect pattern of the serif notice effect. (See step S6507). In this case, if it is determined that only the execution of the speech advance notice effect is determined and the execution of the movie advance notice effect is not determined, as shown in FIG. The notice A is executed, the serif notice A is executed at the first re-variation, the serif notice B is executed at the second re-change, and the serif notice C is executed at the third re-change. In addition, serif announcement effect performed in the third re-variation is started when the third re-variation is started, and is performed over a period until the left and right production symbols are stop-displayed with the same symbol and reach is generated. Be done.

  On the other hand, in addition to the execution of the speech preview effect, if the execution of the movie preview effect is also determined, as shown in FIG. Since the execution timing of and the execution timing of the movie preview effect overlap with each other, the third time of the serif preview C of the re-variation is blocked by the movie preview effect. Therefore, it is substantially visible only up to the second re-serifing notice B of the re-variation, and in spite of the fact that the serif notifying notice C having the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit should be executed, As a result, only the speech notice B is executed, and a balance occurs in the appearance balance of the speech notice effect.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when execution of the movie preview effect is determined, as shown in FIG. 41, presence / absence and type of speech preview effect up to the second re-variation are determined again (see step S6510), If the presentation pattern for executing the serif notice C is determined in the third re-change, the serif notice effect for the second re-change is redetermined so that the serif notice C appears by the second re-change. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the imbalance in the appearance balance of the serif notice C. In the example shown in FIG. 41, based on the fact that the third change is serif notice C, serif notice A is executed at the first change, and serif notice B is executed at the first change, and the second change is serif. The case of redetermining to execute the notice C is shown (see FIG. 35). In this embodiment, the movie preview effect is also started when the third revariation is started as in the serif preview effect performed in the third revariation pattern, and the left and right rendering symbols are the same symbol. It is executed over a period until a stop indication and reach occur.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, the presentation period of the speech preview effect performed at the third re-variation production is the same as the presentation period of the movie preview production (in the present example, both are the third re-variation production) The period of time until the reach is generated) is shown, but not limited to such a mode, the period of presentation may be different between the speech preview effect and the movie preview effect. For example, when the production period of the movie preview production is longer than the speech preview production and executed over the original reach period, the reach production such as the super reach production is performed from the middle of the reach period. It may be configured.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the predetermined effect (in this example, the first change and each re-change in the variable display with pseudo-repetition in this example) is performed for each variable display including the re-variable display. It is possible to execute the dialogue announcement notice production), and based on the fact that the re-variable display is performed a specific number of times (three times in the present example, the re-variation), the specific presentation (in the present example, the movie announcement notice) Can be performed. In addition, when the re-variable display is performed a specific number of times and the specific effect is performed, and when the re-variable display is performed a specific number of times but the specific effect is not performed, the variable before the specific number of re-variable display The predetermined effect is executed at a different ratio in the display (in this example, when the movie preview effect is executed, the re-announcement effect up to the second time of the re-variation is redetermined, and the expectation for the big hit such as the serif preview C) (Reliability) The type of high-level serif announcement effect is increased by the second re-variation). Therefore, the appearance balance of the predetermined effect can be optimized.

  In this embodiment, "to perform specific effects with priority over predetermined effects" refers to predetermined effects (in this example, speech announcement effects in this example) and specific effects (in this example, movie previews in the third time of re-variation). Although both of the effect and the effect are executed, the specific effect is executed in such a manner as to cover the entire display screen of the effect display device 9, thereby substantially preventing the predetermined effect from being visually recognized. Not limited to such an aspect. For example, although the predetermined effect is covered by the specific effect in the third re-variation, the predetermined effect is difficult to be recognized (it is not completely invisible) by the specific effect being executed in a semitransparent mode. It may be. For example, instead of executing both the predetermined effect and the specific effect in the third re-variation, the specific effect is preferentially executed by canceling the execution of the predetermined effect and executing only the specific effect. May be

  In addition, by executing the specific effect with priority, the predetermined effect may not be viewed at all, but at least a part of the predetermined effect may be configured to be difficult to visually recognize or difficult to visually recognize. For example, it is configured that only a part of the predetermined effect (for example, the announcement warning effect) is shielded by the execution of the specific effect (for example, the movie notification effect) and it becomes difficult to visually recognize, or You may comprise so that it may become difficult to visually recognize a part of predetermined | prescribed presentation by becoming partially transparent. As described above, in a gaming machine configured such that at least a part of the predetermined effect is in a mode in which visual recognition is difficult or difficult to recognize, even when the configuration as shown in this embodiment is applied, The emergence balance can be optimized.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where "predetermined effect" is serif announcement effect is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, other predetermined announcement effects such as step-up announcement effects, group announcement effects, and character announcement effects may be executable as predetermined effects, or some reach effects may be executed as predetermined effects. Good.

  The "step-up notice effect" means that a notice effect can be executed in which the aspect of the effect is changed stepwise from one step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order, and controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) Is a notice effect in which the effect is performed up to the effect at a predetermined stage (for example, the final stage) at a higher rate than when it is not controlled to the advantageous state. For example, in the case of configuring to perform the step-up notice effect as a predetermined effect, in the notice effect determination tables shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. In the case where the advance notice effect is executed, the next change may be configured to execute the step-up advance notice effect that develops to the same level or higher than the previous change.

  In addition, it is not limited to the case of executing one type of effect as a predetermined effect, for example, by executing a predetermined effect by combining a plurality of each of the advance effects or reach effects such as the above-described serif advance effect or step-up advance effect. It does not matter.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where "the specific effect" is the movie preview effect is shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a specific effect, a blackout effect performed in a mode in which the display screen of the effect display device 9 is darkened is performed, or a movable member (character object) is moved in a mode covering the display screen of the effect display device 9 A feature presentation may be performed. As such, the “specific effect” may be performed so as to be in a form in which it is difficult to or hardly visually recognize at least part or all of the predetermined effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, whether or not a specific effect (in this example, a movie preview effect in this example) is executed for “the predetermined effect is executed at a different ratio in the variable display before the specific number of revariable display”. Depending on whether the ratio of the type of the predetermined effect (in this example, the announcement notice effect in the second example) up to the second re-variation is different (in this example, increase the execution ratio of the dialogue announcement effect of the type with high expectation (reliability) for the big hit Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the execution ratio of the predetermined effect itself may be varied according to the presence or absence of the specific effect.

  Further, for example, in the case where the configuration shown in this embodiment is applied to a gaming machine provided with movable members (characters), the display of the effect display device 9 is basically performed at the time of execution of a specific effect (in this example, movie preview effect). If it is a habit of moving the movable member (character) so as to cover the display screen, the movement of the movable member (character) may be canceled in order to make the specific effect visible.

  Further, for example, there may be a case where the predetermined effect performed in the third re-variation is not completely concealed by the specific effect but is not partially concealed. For example, when performing a predetermined effect (for example, some notice effect) by the display of the effect display device 9, the display of each lamp / LED such as the frame LED 28, and the sound output from the speaker 27, the display of the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27 Only the notice effect performed by the sound output from may be concealed by the specific effect, and only the data of the notice effect performed using the display of each lamp / LED may be performed without being overwritten or the like.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific number of times is three, and the case of performing the specific effect (in this example, the movie preview effect in this example) at the third re-variation is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect . For example, the specific number of times may be four or more, and the specific effect may be performed at the fourth or later re-variation. Also, for example, conversely, the specific number of times may be two, and the specific effect may be performed in the second re-variation. Further, for example, when there are a plurality of types of specific effects (in this example, movie preview effects), the number of times of specific effects may be varied according to the type of specific effect. In this case, for example, when there are a movie preview effect A and a movie preview effect B as the specific effects, the movie preview effect A is executed in the third re-variation of the variable display of the three pseudo-run three times, and the pseudo-run 4 times The movie preview effect B may be executed at the fourth time of the re-variation of the variable display of.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the predetermined effect (in this example, the speech announcement effect in this example) in an aspect in which the degree of expectation is higher than the predetermined effect executed in the previous variable display for each revariable display. 32 and 33). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the predetermined effect is ranked down, and to prevent a situation in which the player is rather disappointed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the degree of expectation is different between when the specific effect (in the present example, the movie advance effect) is performed and when the specific effect is not performed (in the present example, as shown in FIG. 34) The expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high when the movie preview effect is executed. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced by executing the specific effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is different depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed for "the expectation is different" is shown. I can not. For example, depending on whether or not a specific effect is executed, the expectation (reach reliability) to be reach may be configured to be different, or the expectation (probability change expectation) to be a probability change big hit may be configured to be different. You may

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the degree of expectation for the big hit (reliability in the case where the specific effect (in this example, the movie advance effect) is performed is greater than the case where the specific effect is not performed. Although the case where the degree) becomes high is shown, it may be constituted so that the degree of expectation (reliability) to the big hit may become lower, for example, when specific rendition is executed other than such a mode. .

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the predetermined effect which becomes an aspect which is difficult to visually recognize or is difficult to recognize due to the execution of the specific effect is executed at a high ratio in the variable display prior to the re-variable display in which the specific effect is performed. In the example, as shown in FIG. 35, if it is determined to execute serif notice B at the third time of re-change, re-determination is performed so that serif notice B is performed by the second time of re-change, and the third time of re-change If it is determined that the serif notice C is to be executed, the serif notice C is re-determined so as to be performed by the second re-variation). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game for the predetermined effect from being reduced.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, if it is determined that serif notice B is to be executed at the third change, it is redetermined so that serif notice B is always executed by the second rechange. In the case where it is determined that the serif notice C is to be executed in the third change, the case is shown where the serif notice C is always determined to be executed by the second change, but in such a mode It is not limited. For example, even if it is determined that Serif notice B is to be executed at the third change, it is redetermined so that only serif notice A is executed by the second change at a low rate, and serif notice C at the third change. Even if it is decided to execute the command, it may be determined again so that only the serif notice B is executed by the second re-variation at a low rate. If it is determined that Serif notice B is to be executed at least at the third re-variation, the rate at which Serif notice B is executed by the second re-change is increased, and it is decided to execute serif notice C at the third re-change. In this case, the rate at which the serif announcement C is performed by the second re-variation may be increased.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the determination data for determining whether or not the predetermined effect is to be executed (in this example, the notice effect determination table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. The notice effect redetermining table shown in FIG. 35) ) Is used to determine whether or not a predetermined effect is to be executed, and when specific effect is executed, special data (in this example, a notice effect redetermining table shown in FIG. 35) is used as the determination data. It is determined whether or not to execute the predetermined effect in the variable display prior to the re-variable display in which the specific effect is performed. Therefore, by using the special data, it is possible to optimize the appearance balance of the predetermined effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute special presentation (in the present example, movie suggestion presentation) of an aspect related to the specific presentation for each variable display including the re-variable display. Therefore, it can be suggested that a specific effect is performed, and the expectation for the specific effect to appear can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, in the fluctuation display involving the pseudo ream three times, (1) first, the speech announcement effect of each fluctuation (the first fluctuation and each revariation) is determined, and then the presence or absence of the movie announcement effect is determined In the case where it is determined that the movie preview effect is to be executed, the case has been shown where the speech preview effect up to the second re-variation second time is determined again, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode.

  For example, in the fluctuation display with three pseudo reams, (2) first determine the speech announcement effect for each fluctuation (the first fluctuation and each re-variation), and then the fluctuation pattern with the big hit or reach and the expectation for the big hit It may be configured to determine the presence or absence of the movie preview effect only when it is determined that the degree (reliability) is a case where the serif preview effect of a low type is determined. If configured in this way, even if only a serif announcement effect of a type with a low expectation (reliability) for the big hit is executed in the case of a big hit or reach, then the movie advance effect is executed thereafter. Expectations can be heightened.

  In addition, for example, in the variable display involving three pseudo-links, (3) first, the presence or absence of the movie preview effect is determined, and when it is determined to execute the movie preview effect, the speech preview effect up to the second re-change is determined. (In this case, if it is determined that the movie preview effect is not to be performed, the speech preview effect of up to the third re-variation may be determined). By configuring in this way, it is possible to eliminate the waste of processing of redetermining once the speech advance rendition is determined.

  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 equipped with a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27 etc.) Two substrates with two effect control substrates 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.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the fluctuation time and the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo link (effect of temporary stop and re-variation of one or more symbols being executed during one variable display), etc. In order to notify the microcomputer 100 for effect control showing the aspect to the effect control microcomputer 100, an example of transmitting one change pattern command when starting the change is shown, but the effect control of the change pattern with two or more commands is shown. It may be notified to the microcomputer 100. Specifically, when notified by two commands, before the game control microcomputer 560 reaches reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo reciprocation, presence or absence of slip rendition as the first command (in the case where it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and as the second command after reaching a reach (such as reach type or presence / absence of re-lottery effect) (when it does not reach, so-called A command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode) after the second stop may be transmitted. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display (variable display) based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. . When transmitting two commands, two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, and after a first command has been transmitted, a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next The second command may be transmitted in the timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission may be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that needs to be stored as the variation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” means not only those having different proportions such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. A: B = 100%: 0% is a concept that includes different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, for example, the case of variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols of “1” to “9” and deriving and displaying the display result is shown, but the variable display is It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed to be variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a game machine, but according to the present invention, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. When the combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbol is turned and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prizes as gaming media, but is a type that encloses gaming media such as gaming balls and gives a score when prize giving conditions are satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the formula type.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is shown to be controlled to a definite change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit or normal big hit as a big hit classification and a definite variation big hit as a big hit classification. Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a positive change state after the end.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine which allows a player to play a predetermined game.

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 18c total hold storage display section 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
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Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
Re-variable display execution means capable of executing re-variable display that is executed again after temporary stop after variable display starts until display result is derived and displayed;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing predetermined effects for each variable display including re-variable display;
And a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in which at least a part of the predetermined effect is difficult to or hard to recognize based on the re-variable display being performed a specific number of times,
The predetermined effect execution means is configured to specify the specific operation according to whether the re-variable display is performed the specific number of times and the specific effect is performed, or the re-variable display is performed the specific number of times but the specific effect is not performed. A game machine characterized by executing the predetermined effect at different rates in variable display prior to the second re-variable display. A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
Re-variable display execution means capable of executing re-variable display that is executed again after temporary stop after variable display starts until display result is derived and displayed;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing predetermined effects for each variable display including re-variable display;
And a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect with priority over the predetermined effect based on the re-variable display being performed a specific number of times,
The predetermined effect execution means is configured to specify the specific operation according to whether the re-variable display is performed the specific number of times and the specific effect is performed, or the re-variable display is performed the specific number of times but the specific effect is not performed. A game machine characterized by executing the predetermined effect at different rates in variable display prior to the second re-variable display.

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