JP6543074B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, game control means (in this case, a main control board) that controls the progress of the game and transmits commands according to the progress of the game and the command transmitted by the game control means are received, A first control means (here, the sub integrated board 1740) for transmitting the received command, and a second control means (here, for receiving the command transmitted by the first control means) and performing control according to the received command And a liquid crystal control board 1750).

JP, 2014-138774, A

  In the conventional gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, the information managed by the first control means and the command from the game control means are separately transmitted from the first control means to the second control means. The processing load of the first control means and the second control means may be increased.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the processing load on the first control means and the second control means is reduced.

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.),
Game control means (for example, the main board 11, etc.) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command (for example, a first effect control command etc.) according to the progress of the game;
First control means (for example, the first effect control board 12 or the like) which receives the command transmitted by the game control means and transmits a command (for example, the second effect control command or the like) according to the received command;
And a second control unit (for example, a display control unit 31 (such as a VDP) of the second effect control board 12 ) that receives the command transmitted by the first control unit and performs control according to the received command. ,
The first control means adds information managed by the first control means (for example, data indicating the number of remaining time, etc.) to the command received from the game control means and adds one command (for example, second effect control) Can be sent as a command etc) (Fig. 5, step S757 etc)
The first control means can transmit the specific command of the transmission target commands together with predetermined information (for example, a check sum etc.) for confirming the consistency of the specific command (for example, as shown in FIG. 4). And 5, step S760, etc.),
When the second control means receives the specific command, the second control means determines the consistency of the received specific command according to the predetermined information attached to the specific command (for example, step S782), and the specific command matches. If it is determined that the first command (for example, a command reception signal (match)) is sent to the first control means (for example, step S786), it is determined that the specific command does not match If the second information (eg, command reception signal (not matched)) is transmitted to the first control means (eg, step S785)
When the first control means receives neither the first information nor the second information, the first control means performs a reset signal (e.g., a reset signal) for resetting the second control means. Send to the control means (eg, FIG. 6, steps S719, S702, etc.),
It is characterized by
The gaming machine performs a variable display (for example, a variable display of a decorative symbol) and is advantageous for the player when a predetermined condition (for example, when a final decorative symbol of a big hit combination is derived and displayed) is established. Control in a specific state (for example, variable display of decorative design, etc.)
The second control unit is a display control unit (for example, a display control unit 31 or the like) that controls a display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) based on a command from the first control unit.
The display control means
Specific display means (for example, a display control unit 31 for displaying a hold display image, etc.) for displaying specific display (for example, a hold display image, etc.) corresponding to variable display on the display means;
A change effect (for example, a first hold change effect or the like) for changing the display mode of the specific display after displaying special information (for example, a special symbol or the like) as part of the variable display An effect execution unit (for example, the display control unit 31 that executes step S172);
A preview effect executing means (for example, such as a previewing chance eye) for stopping the variable display in a specific mode (for example, a chance eye or the like) and foretelling an expected degree of fulfillment of the predetermined condition , And the display control unit 31 that executes step S172),
In the state where at least a part of the specific aspect is displayed, the execution of the change presentation is restricted by lowering the execution ratio of the change presentation without prohibiting the execution of the change presentation (for example, steps S677 and S678) And the display control unit 31 which executes step S326 etc.),
You may do so.

  According to this configuration, the processing load on the first control means and the second control means can be reduced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The first control means can transmit the command to be transmitted with the predetermined information (for example, check sum etc.) for confirming the consistency of the command to be transmitted.
The second control means can determine the consistency of the command accompanied by the predetermined information based on the predetermined information (for example, step S784 etc.),
The first control means adds the predetermined information only to a part of specific commands of the plurality of types of transmittable commands and transmits the specific information (for example, FIG. 5, step S760, etc.)
You may do so.

  According to this configuration, the processing load on the first control means and the second control means can be reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2),
The first control means performs a first operation (for example, calculation of a checksum, etc.) based on the specific command, and transmits the result of the first operation as the predetermined information.
The second control means performs a second operation (for example, calculation of a checksum, etc.) based on the received specific command when the specific command is received, and the result of the second operation and the specific The consistency of the specific command is determined by comparing the predetermined information attached to the command (for example, step S784).
You may do so.

  According to this configuration, the consistency of the command can be secured.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
Each command transmitted by the game control means includes upper bits (for example, data of upper byte) and lower bits (for example, data of upper byte).
The numerical range that the upper bit can take and the numerical range that the lower bit can take are different (for example, the numerical range differs between upper MODE data and lower EXT data, etc. in FIG. 4),
You may do so.

  According to this configuration, the second control means can clearly grasp the upper bits and the lower bits of the command.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4),
When the second control means receives the specific command, the second control means determines the consistency of the received specific command according to the predetermined information attached to the specific command (for example, step S784), and the specific command matches. If it does, the first information (for example, command reception signal (matching) etc.) is transmitted to the first control means, and if the specific command is not the match, the second information (for example command reception signal (Not matched) etc.) to the first control means,
When the first control means receives neither the first information nor the second information, the first control means resets a second control means (for example, a reset signal) to reset the second control means. (Eg, FIG. 6, steps S719, S702, etc.),
You may do so.

  According to this configuration, when the second control means is abnormal, appropriate response can be performed.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5),
The second control means transmits, to the first control means, a predetermined signal (for example, a rising signal) indicating that it becomes operable when it is operable after the power supply of the gaming machine is turned on (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, step S72, etc.),
You may do so.

  According to this configuration, the first control means can grasp that the second control means has become operable.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The second control means transmits an operation confirmation signal (for example, a normal operation signal or the like) indicating normal operation to the first control means at a predetermined cycle (for example, FIG. 6, step S81, etc.) ),
You may do so.

  According to this configuration, the first control means can confirm that the second control means is operating normally.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the command and signal transmitted / received by a main board | substrate, a 1st presentation control board, and a 2nd presentation control board. It is a figure showing an example of the main 1st production control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd presentation control command. It is a figure which shows the example of the various signals transmitted to a 1st presentation control board from a 2nd presentation control board. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is a flow chart etc. which show an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in big hit opening post-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit end process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 1st production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st production control command analysis etc. processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 2nd production control command analysis etc. processing. It is an explanatory view explaining an example of processing contents performed by processing (step S787) of the 1st production control command analysis etc. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a starting winning combination. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of execution decision of the pre-reading opportunity eye. It is a figure showing an example of execution decision of the 1st suspension change production and the 2nd suspension change production. It is a figure which shows the example of cancellation determination of 1st pending | holding change presentation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing under variable display. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a flow chart which shows another example of a part of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a part of variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows another example of a part of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a part of variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of suspension display production.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration etc. of pachinko gaming machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and each is identified as a special view game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure") which is a plurality of types of possible special identification information is variably displayed (variable display) (that is, the special view variable display is performed).

  For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. Then, at the end of the variable display, the variable display result is derived and displayed (also referred to simply as derivation) by stopping and displaying the confirmed special symbol (such as the symbol of "big hit" or "lost") as the variable display result.

  The variable display includes the derived display of the variable display result, that is, the variable display ends when the variable display result is derived and displayed (the same applies to the variable display of a decorative symbol to be described later).

  In addition, the variable display result derived and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbol variably displayed indicate a numeral indicating "0" to "9" or "-". It is not limited to what comprises a symbol etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in 7-segment LEDs are made different. The lighting pattern during variable display may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off as appropriate.

  In the following, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is the "second special symbol" It is also called. Also, the special drawing game of the first special drawing is referred to as "first special drawing game", and the special drawing game of the second special drawing is also referred to as "second special drawing game".

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, identification information different from the special symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, such as three, corresponding to the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game. A decorative pattern that is (a plurality of types of decoration identification information capable of identifying each) is variably displayed.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged (note that these display areas are variable display It is possible to move on the screen according to the progress.). Then, in response to any one of the first special view game and the second special view game being started, each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, In 5R, fluctuation (variable display) of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display or update display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the variable display result (fixed special symbol) in the special figure game is derived and displayed, each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 is displayed. The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) (such as "big hit" or "missing" symbol) to be a variable display result of the decorative symbol (display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display 5, each is identified in synchronization with the first special view game in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special view game in the second special symbol display 4B. A variable display of a plurality of possible decorative designs is performed, and a variable display result (decided decorative design) is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display.

  In addition, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, identification information such as decorative symbols etc. is stopped and displayed (also referred to as complete stop display or complete stop or final stop display or final stop) and variable display To end. On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display (or temporary stop), and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the variation of the decorative symbol by scroll display or update display is not progressing The player can be recognized. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  A display area 5 H is disposed on the screen of the image display device 5. In the display area 5H, a display is made that enables identification of the number of special drawing games for which execution is suspended. The special drawing game for which execution is suspended is a special drawing game that has not been started yet, and is stored as a reserved storage. In this embodiment, by storing information (such as pending data to be described later) for executing the special-feature game, the special-feature game corresponding to the information is stored as pending storage. For this reason, the number of reservations for the special view game is also referred to as the number of special view reservations. Further, a display capable of specifying the number of holdings of the special drawing game displayed in the display area 5H is also referred to as a holding storage display.

  For example, the game ball enters (for example, passes) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Depending on the start winning combination (a starting winning combination at the first starting winning opening is referred to as a first starting winning combination, and a starting winning combination at the second starting winning combination may also be referred to as a second starting winning combination). That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the special view game (variable display game) is satisfied, the special view game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko game When the start condition for permitting the start of the special figure game is not satisfied because the machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the like, the special figure game is suspended corresponding to the satisfied start condition.

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning, a first special figure game to be started based on the establishment of the first start condition If the 1 start condition is not established, the number of first to-be-stored storages is incremented by 1 and the execution of the first to-be-played game is suspended. Further, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special view game is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, a second special view game for starting the second special view game based on the establishment of the second start condition If the 2 start condition is not established, the number of the second Tokusou reserve memory is incremented by one (1) and the execution of the second Tokusou game is put on hold.

  When the execution of the first special view game is started, the first special view reservation storage number is decremented by one, and when the execution of the second special view game is started, the second special view reservation storage number is one. It is decremented.

  In particular, the number of variable-display special map pending storages obtained by adding the first special view pending storage count and the second special view pending storage count is also referred to as the total pending storage count. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  In this embodiment, the above-mentioned pending storage display is to display the same number of images (in the present embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and hereinafter also referred to as a pending display image) as the special drawing game being suspended. Do by. One hold display image corresponds to one special drawing game being held, and indicates the special drawing game being held. Although the hold display image is black in the drawing, in actuality, for example, it is white at the normal time (of course, it may be black).

  The hold display image (also referred to as a first hold display image) corresponding to the first special view game is displayed in the area 5Ha on the left side of the display area 5H. In the area 5Ha, a plurality of display positions of the first hold display image are set, and the first hold display image is displayed in order from the leftmost display position in a left-to-left order.

  The on-hold display image (also referred to as a second on-hold display image) corresponding to the second special view game is displayed in the left area in the area 5Hb on the right side of the display area 5H. In the area 5Hb, a plurality of display positions of the second hold display image are set, and the second hold display image is displayed in order from the leftmost display position in a left-to-left order.

  When the first special view game is executed, the leftmost first hold display image is erased. At this time, when there is another first suspension display image, each of the other first suspension display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left. At the time of execution of the second special view game, the leftmost second hold display image is erased. At this time, when there is another second hold display image, each of the other second hold display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left.

  Along with or in place of the display area 5H, a display may be provided to display the number of stored special-character storages. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold display 25A for displaying the number of special view hold memories in an identifiable manner at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured. Here, the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Under the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member.

  The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type wheeler having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for a normal electric character. An object (usually a motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  The normally variable winning ball device 6B is, for example, in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is off. (The second start winning opening is said to be closed.). On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is on. It will be in the state (also known as the second start winning opening will be in the open state). The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is off, and when the solenoid 81 is on, the game ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than the normal opening. It may be configured to be in a state. The normal variable winning prize ball device 6B may be capable of changing between, for example, a first variable state and a second variable state in which the gaming ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than the first variable state.

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A (see FIG. 2). The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B (see FIG. 2).

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined number. If it is less than the upper limit value (for example, "4"), the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve storage number is less than a predetermined upper limit value. For example, the second start condition is satisfied.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) serving as a special winning opening door, and the specific winning opening door is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form a big winning opening as an area.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the game ball enters the big winning mouth (for example, Do not pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the game ball easily enters the big winning mouth Become. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state advantageous for the player to easily enter the game ball, and a closed state disadvantageously for the player because the game ball can not enter. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The gaming ball having entered the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2). A predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball enters the large winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, when the game ball enters the other winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by entering the gaming ball into the big winning hole, and it becomes more difficult to play than the first state. A second condition that is disadvantageous to the

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments or dot matrix as in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, plural types different from the special symbol An ordinary symbol (also referred to as "general drawing" or "ordinary drawing") that is identification information is variably displayed (variable display), and the display result is derived and displayed at the end of variable display (in this case, it is performed by stop display) Do. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and the passage gate 41 formed in the game area (a game ball can be passed by a predetermined member so that passage of the game ball is a gate switch 21) is displayed as the number of valid passing balls which have been passed through).

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effect is provided in the peripheral area of the gaming area . The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED. In addition, a sound shall refer to the general thing comprised with sounds, such as a sound effect, a song, a speech, music (the presence or absence of a song does not ask).

  At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various control boards such as a main board 11, a first effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a second effect control board 30, as shown in FIG. ing. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the first effect control board 12. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, a touch sensor substrate, a power supply substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1 .

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc., and the first effect control substrate 12 etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (a first effect control command or the like described later) as an example of the command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to the management computer of the hall. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special view game and the second special game. A function to control the variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling a figure game, or performing control of turning on / off / coloring control of a normal symbol display 20 and controlling a common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 Also has. Further, the main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the general drawing hold indicator 25C, and the like to display various hold storage numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, etc., and a RAM (Random Memory) for providing a work area for game control. (Access Memory) 102, a central processing unit (CPU) 103 for executing control operations by executing a program for game control, and a random number circuit 104 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 103; / O (Input / Output port) 105 and configured.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The one-chip microcomputer to be the game control microcomputer 100 may have at least the RAM 103 built therein in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

  In the gaming control microcomputer 100, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progression of the game is countable, for example, by the random number circuit 104 or the like. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The gaming random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102, and the CPU 103 The stored value may be updated regularly or irregularly to update the random value.

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of variation patterns. Table data to be configured is stored.

  Various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 of the microcomputer 100 for game control, in a rewritable manner. .

  The I / O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside (such as a solenoid circuit) of the game control microcomputer 100, and an outside (switch circuit 110, various hold indicators 25A to 25C of the game control microcomputer 100). , And an output port for transmitting various signals to the various symbol display devices 4A, 4B, 20, the relay board 15 (the first effect control board 12), and the like.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game media) from various switches (gate switch 21, start opening switch (first start opening switch 22A and second start opening switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls. The entry signal is detected (a detection signal indicating that the switch is turned on) and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 (the game control microcomputer 100 controls the progress of the game based on the detection signal). ). The various switches may be of any type that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example.

  The solenoid circuit 111 is a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized part and the solenoid for the big winning opening door. Transmit to 82.

  Although the first effect control board 12 and the second effect control board 30 both execute and control the effect, they are sub-side control boards which are independent of each other and independent of the main board 11. . The first effect control board 12 is mounted with various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the speakers 8 L and 8 R and the game effect lamp 9. The second effect control board 30 is mounted with various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the image display device 5. The first effect control board 12 and the second effect control board 30 cooperate based on the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the first effect control board 12 through the relay board 15 by the various circuits. It has a function to execute an effect. In addition, although this will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the second effect control board 30 controls the effect control (for example, the second effect control board 30 controls the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9). The first effect control board 30 performs based on the command from

  The first effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores the program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an I / O 125 Is mounted. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be provided as a one-chip effect control microcomputer.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the program read from the ROM 121 to control the effect operation by the effect electric components (speakers 8 L and 8 R, the game effect lamp 9) in cooperation with the second effect control board 30. Processing (eg, processing for realizing the above functions). The effect operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 is controlled based on a command from the second effect control board 30 (details will be described later).

  The ROM 121 stores various data (for example, speakers 8 L and 8 R, pattern data for controlling the game effect lamp 9) and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program. The RAM 122 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, and the like) used to control the rendering operation.

  The I / O 125 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the first effect control board 12 (the main board 11 (relay board 15), the second effect control board 30, etc.) And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside (the second effect control board 30, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc.).

  A display control unit 31 is mounted on the second effect control board 13. The display control unit 31 is a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an I / O (exchange of signals with the first effect control board 12, and a signal supply to the image display device 5. And others. The display control unit 31 is a process of determining an execution mode (including the presence or absence of execution of various effects) of the effect, and a process of executing an effect according to the determination result (effect by the electric component for effect (image display device 5) Execute processing such as processing to control operation, speakers 8L and 8R, processing to send command for control of gaming effect lamp 9 to the first effect control board 12, etc.) (VDP etc. execute processing) ). The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. It may be configured. The VDP or the like may be of any type, and may be one having a built-in program or one that executes a program stored in a predetermined storage device provided in the display control unit 123. In addition, in order to execute the process of determining the execution mode of the effect, the CPU, ROM (the program executed by the CPU, data used by the CPU, etc. are stored), RAM (becomes working memory of the CPU), etc. May be prepared separately from the above VDP and the like.

  In the control of the rendering operation by the image display device 5, the display control unit 31 (VDP etc.) generates a video signal of a rendering image to be displayed on the image display device 5 based on the image data stored in the CGROM and displays the image It is output to the device 5 to display the effect image on the image display device 5. The effect image may have, for example, a plurality of layer structures (for example, the background image is displayed in the first layer, the pending storage display is displayed in the second layer, and the decorative pattern is displayed in the third layer Display the image of reach effect in the fourth layer, etc.), in this case, prepare image data for each layer, and based on the image data for each layer at the time of effect image display A video signal (a video signal representing a combination of images of image data) may be generated and output.

  In a storage unit such as a CGROM provided in the display control unit 31, in addition to image data for generating a video signal of a rendering image, a plurality of determinations prepared for determination of an execution mode of rendering and control of rendering operation, etc. A table, table data constituting a decision table, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like are stored. Data other than image data such as table data and pattern data may be stored in a storage unit other than the CGROM. Also, the VRAM is usually used to expand image data, but may be used as a main memory for temporarily storing data other than image data. Alternatively, a main memory (such as a RAM) for temporarily storing data other than image data may be prepared separately from the VRAM.

  The effect control pattern is a group of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, and is, for example, effect control execution data (display control associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value) It is composed of process data including data, voice control data, lighting data, etc., an end code, etc., and is composed by combining the pattern data, and is set as a usage pattern described later. In addition, pattern data to be the effect control pattern is also stored as it is, and the pattern data may be set as the effect control pattern to be the use pattern as it is. The sound control data and the lighting control data may be, for example, data specifying a command to be transmitted to the first effect control board 12 or the like. The display control data is data specifying an image data of an image to be displayed (the display control unit 31 generates and outputs a video signal using the image data specified by the display control data).

  In addition, the display control unit 31 further includes, for example, a random number circuit, etc., numerical values indicating various random number values used to control the rendering operation (for example, to determine the execution mode of the rendering) by the random number circuit. Data is counted updatable. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number. The effect random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit as in the case of the game random number used on the main substrate 11, or VDP or the like may be executed by executing a predetermined computer program. It may be updated by software.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the first effect control board 12, and from the speakers 8L and 8R based on a signal (voice signal) from the first effect control board 12. A processing circuit or the like that executes audio signal processing for outputting audio (audio specified by an audio signal) is incorporated.

  The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the first effect control board 12, and based on the signal (electric decoration signal) from the first effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9. A lamp driver circuit or the like is mounted to perform on / off drive (on / off according to the drive content indicated by the electric decoration signal) in the vehicle.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel including a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit for driving the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied to the display control unit 31 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and causes the display panel to display an image represented by the video signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

(Example of game progress, effects etc.)
As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on the player having performed a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like included in the device.

  When the game ball which has flowed down the game area passes the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21 (when the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 is used based on this detection. A common drawing start condition for executing the common drawing game is established. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the common symbol display 20 (variable common symbol ) Is started.

  In the common-play game, after starting the fluctuation (variable display) of the normal symbol, when the predetermined time elapses, the fixed display of the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol (display result of the common-play game) is stopped and displayed (derived display ). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (such as "7") is displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, when an ordinary symbol other than the common symbol per symbol (general symbol lost symbol, for example, "-" etc.) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general symbol missing".

  In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per common drawing", the open control (the second start winning opening is performed) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. ) Is performed, and closing control (the second start winning opening is closed) is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Whether to make the variable display result of the normal symbol "per common drawing" as the predetermined specific display result is the variable display result when the common symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started, etc. It is decided (predetermined) before deriving and displaying. In addition, the variable display period (the fluctuation time) of the normal symbol is also determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed, such as when the common-play game is started.

  When the gaming ball having flowed down the gaming area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A (first The first start condition is satisfied due to the fact that the start port switch 22A is turned on). Thereafter, based on the fact that the first start condition is met, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A 1) Special game is started.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening (second starting area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (second starting opening switch The second start condition is satisfied due to the fact that 22 B is turned on). Thereafter, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second example 2) Special figure game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state, the gaming ball can not enter the second starting winning opening (in this embodiment, the second starting winning opening is opened in the high base state) Easy to be

  When the first special figure game is started or the second special figure game is started, the "big hit" as the specific display result defined in advance is the variable display result of the special symbol (display result of the special figure game) It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, determination of a fluctuation pattern (specifying the execution time of the variable display of the special figure or the decorative pattern, the pattern of the variable display of the decorative pattern, etc.) is performed at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed.

  When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed (when the finalized special symbol is the jackpot symbol), the variable display result is "big hit" (specific display result), and for the player It is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous specific state. Whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As the variable display result of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed (when the determined special symbol is a lost symbol), the variable display result is "loss".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “2”, “4”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol or lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, during a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, the big winning opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as a "round") is performed. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning ball (the gaming ball entering the big winning opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as the winning balls for each detection. Be The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15") is reached.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes any of "non-probability A", "non-probability B", "probability A" and "probability B" is included . For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "2" is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the jackpot type is "non-probability A" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "4" is derived and displayed When the jackpot type is "non-probability B" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "5" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "probability A" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted The type is "probability B".

  As a round game in the jackpot game state of the jackpot type "non-probability A", "non-probability B", "probability A", or "probability B", the first variable winning ball device 7 is a first state advantageous to the player A normal opening round is performed for a predetermined number of times, such as 15 rounds (15 times), in which the upper limit time for making the big winning opening open is a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds).

  The jackpot gaming state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "non-probability A" is referred to as "non-probability A big hit gaming state". The jackpot gaming state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "non-probability B" is referred to as "non-probability B big-hit gaming state". In addition, these may be generically referred to as "non-probability big hit gaming state". Also, the jackpot gaming state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "probability A" is referred to as "probability A big hit gaming state". Also, the jackpot gaming state based on the "big hit" when the jackpot type is "probability B" is referred to as "probability B big hit gaming state". Also, these may be generically referred to as "probable big hit gaming state". The "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probability A" is "non-probability A big hit" and the "big hit" when the big-hit type is "non-probability B" "non-probability B big hit", these are collectively referred to as " Non-probable big hit. "Big hit" when the big hit type is "probability A" is "probably B hit" and "big hit B" when the big hit type is "prone B" is generically referred to as "pro Sometimes.

  After the big hit gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" (big hit probability) may be controlled to a definite change state in which it is higher than the normal state. The definite change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined definite change termination condition is satisfied, such as the next big hit gaming state being started.

  In addition, after the big hit game state ends, it may be controlled to the short time state when the average variable display time (period of the variable display) becomes shorter than the normal state. The time saving state is that a special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times (for definite variation A, non definite variation A) or 100 times (for definite variation B, non definite variation B)), Of the next big hit gaming state being started, it is controlled to continue until one of the time saving end conditions is established first. The number of remaining executions of the special view game until the time saving end condition is satisfied may be referred to as the number of time saving remaining times.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probable variation big-hit gaming state ends is a time saving state but not a definite changing state. In addition, the time saving state after non-probability variation A big hit gaming state is 50 times the initial value of the time saving remaining number, and the time saving state after non-probability variation B big hitting gaming state is the initial value of time saving remaining number 100 times is there. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state ends becomes the time saving state and the definite variation state. In the time variation state after the probability variation A big hit gaming state, the initial value of the time short remaining number is 50 times, and the time duration status after the probability variation B big hit gaming state is 100 times the initial value of the time number remaining number. In addition, it can be said that the time saving state or the probability changing state is an advantageous gaming state for the player.

  In the time saving state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening more easily than the non-time saving state in which the time saving state is not the normal state, etc. Change.

  For example, control for shortening the variation time of a normal symbol (a period of variable display of a common figure, also referred to as a variation of common drawing) in a common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20, or each time Control to improve the probability that the variable display result (display result of the regular drawing game) of the normal symbol in the regular drawing game is "per common drawing" is improved than in the normal state, the variable display result is "per common drawing" Control to make the tilt control time to perform tilt control of the movable wing in the normal variable winning ball device 6B longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of times of tilting than in the normal state The ball device 6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous manner. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  Like the above control, the control for changing the variable variable winning ball device 6B to the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time-saving control" or "high base control") . By being controlled to such a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to be a "big hit" is shortened, and a special gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained.

  The normal state is a game state other than a specific state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a state advantageous to the player such as a probability changing state, and the variable display result in the common drawing game is The pachinko gaming machine 1 is in an initial setting state (such as when a system reset is performed, for example, the predetermined recovery process after turning on the power). Is the same control as when

  The short time state is also referred to as "high base state" or "high base", and the gaming state not short time state is also referred to as "low base state", "low base", "non-short time state", or "non-short time". It is said that the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is “high probability state”, “high probability”, etc., and the gaming state not in the definite variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability state”, “non-probability change It is also said. The gaming state when in a definite variation state and a short time state is also referred to as a "high probability high base state", "high probability high base", and the like. The game state when the time change state is not a definite change state is also referred to as "low probability high base state", "low probability high base", and the like. The game state when it is in a definite change state without being in a short time state is also referred to as "high probability low base state", "high probability low base", and the like. A state which is neither a short time state nor a definite state, that is, a normal state is also referred to as a "low probability low base state", "low probability low base" or the like.

  In "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special Among the second special drawing games in the symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. When the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol (display result of the special symbol game) is derived and displayed in the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, the image is synchronized with the timing of the derivation display. While the variable display of the decorative symbols is finished in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the display device 5, a finalized decorative symbol (three decorative symbols The combination display is displayed (stop display).

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established) in a period from when the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol is started to when the variable symbol is displayed. Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern ("reach variation not displayed yet when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. "A symbol" also refers to a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or a part of the decoration pattern varies synchronously while constituting all or a part of the jackpot combination. .

  Specifically, in "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "" which is not displayed in a stopped state when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating any of "4" to "7") constituting the defined big hit combination is stopped and displayed In the display pattern in which the decoration pattern is changing in the decoration pattern display area 5C etc. in "middle", or in all or part of the decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display mode which is changing synchronously while a decorative design constitutes all or a part of big hit combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect is performed in response to the reach mode being set during the variable display. The reach effect changes the display mode and variation mode of the decorative pattern, displays a character image (effect image imitating a person etc.) on the screen of the image display device 5 separately from the decorative pattern, and displays the background image By changing the mode or reproducing and displaying the moving image separately from the decorative pattern, it is an effect that the effect operation different from that before the reach mode is performed.

  In this embodiment, as reach effects, normal reach, super reach A (which develops from normal reach) and super reach B (which develops from normal reach) are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation when each reach effect is performed is higher in the order of Super Reach B, Super Reach A, and Normal Reach (normal reach not developing into Super Reach). The reach effect may include effects such as voice output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the like (the same applies to other effects).

  The jackpot expectation is, for example, a ratio at which the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", and here, it is also a ratio at which the variable display result of the decorative symbol is "big hit".

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, whether or not the determination at the starting winning combination (display result of the special drawing game held (also display result of variable display of decorative symbol) is a big hit or not) In the following, so-called pre-reading notice is executed based on the pre-reading judgment. The pre-reading advance notice predicts the jackpot expectation of the special-figure game (hereinafter, also referred to as a target) which is the target of the pre-reading determination. In this embodiment, as pre-reading notices, pre-reading chance eye pre-notices (also referred to simply as pre-reading chance eyes), a first hold change presentation, and a second hold change presentation are prepared.

  The advance read chance eye notice is a reach at a predetermined chance eye (variable display) as a variable display result of the variable display executed before the target (each of the plurality of variable displays when a plurality of variable displays are executed) It is an effect of deriving and displaying a non-reach chance eye at the time of non-reach not established or a reach chance eye at the time of reaching the reach in variable display (see FIG. 33).

  The first hold change effect is a temporary display of a predetermined combination including a special symbol in the variable display performed before the target (after being temporarily displayed as a final stop symbol). It is an effect of changing the display mode (here, the display color, which is usually white) of the hold display image corresponding to the special drawing game of the target (see FIG. 34).

  The second on-hold change effect is an effect of changing the display mode (here, the display color) of the on-hold display image corresponding to the special-figure game of the target without displaying the special symbol.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, various effects are performed in addition to the above effects. In addition, the variable display of the decoration pattern is also a kind of effect.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit", a finalized symbol which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the variable display result of the decorative symbol. As an example, the same decorative design (for example, any of "4" to "7") is on a predetermined effective line in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right". It is sufficient that the determined decoration pattern to be a big hit combination be derived and displayed by being aligned and stopped and displayed. In addition, according to the big hit classification, the decoration design which is stopped and displayed may be different (for example, “5” for “probability A”, “7” for “probability B”, “non-probability A”) "4" in the case of "6" in the case of "non-probability B" etc.).

  In this embodiment, an effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is performed even during the big hit gaming state.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol is "loss", the decorative symbol constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped as the variable display result of the decorative symbol without the variable display mode of the decorative symbol being the reach aspect. By being displayed, there may be derived display of a finalized decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination (combination during non-reach different from the above non-reach chance eyes). In addition, when the variable display result of the special symbol becomes “losing”, a predetermined reach combination which is not a big hit combination (“reach loser” after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a reach mode as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. By stopping and displaying the decorative symbols constituting “combination”, a finalized decorative symbol to be a reach losing combination (combination at the time of reaching different from the above reach chance eyes) may be derived and displayed.

(Description of operation summary of first effect control board 12 and second effect control board 30, first effect control command, etc.)
The main substrate 11 controls the progress of the game. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 transmits a control signal (first effect control command) to the first effect control board 12 according to the progress of the game. The first effect control command is, for example, a command as shown in FIG. 4 (details will be described later). The first effect control substrate 12 and the second effect control substrate 30 execute effects based on the first effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. As a result, the game performed by the main board 11 and the various effects performed by the first effect control board 12 and the second effect control board 30 are synchronized.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the main first effect control command. In addition, the following "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The first effect control command is relayed by the relay board 15. Each of the first effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (upper bit) indicates MODE (type of command (classification)), and the second byte (lower bit) is EXT (detail of command) Content etc.). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data may be set in advance so that it always becomes "1" and the first bit of the EXT data becomes "0". That is, the upper and lower bits have different possible values.

  The command 8000 (H) is a first effect control command (first variation start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the first special figure. The command 8001 (H) is a first effect control command (second change start specification command) for specifying (notifying) the start of the second special view game, that is, the start of the variable display (change) of the second special view. The first change start specification command and the second change start specification command may be collectively referred to as a change start specification command. Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special view or start of variable display of the second special view may be included in a change pattern specification command described later. The change start designation command is transmitted at the start of the special-figure game.

  The command 81XX (H) specifies the execution time of the variable display (special pattern game) of the special symbol and the change display of the variable display of the decoration symbol (the execution time of the variable display of the special drawing and the decoration symbol and the pattern of the variable display of the decoration symbol ) (The variation pattern specification command) for specifying (notifying) the A numerical value corresponding to each fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 15; details will be described later) is set to “XX” of the command (for example, “00” in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1). In addition, the fluctuation pattern specification command may be a command for specifying the start of fluctuation of the decorative pattern. The variation pattern specification command is transmitted at the start of the special-figure game.

  The command 8CXX (H) is a first effect control command (display result specification command) for specifying (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type (that is, variable display result). In this embodiment, display result designation commands corresponding to the respective variable display results are set. For example, a numerical value corresponding to the display result is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “probable A hit”, etc.). The display result designation command is transmitted at the start of the special drawing game.

  The command 8F00 (H) is a first effect control command (design confirmation specification command) for specifying (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). The symbol determination specification command is used to specify that the variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is ended and the display result is derived and displayed. The symbol determination designation command is transmitted when the special drawing game ends.

  The command 95XX (H) is a first effect control command (playing state specification command) for specifying the current playing state. A numerical value corresponding to the gaming state is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” in the normal state, “01” in the high probability high base state, etc.). The game state designation command is transmitted at the timing when the game state can be changed (when the big hit ends, when the variable display result is derived, etc.), when the special figure game starts, or the like. The background of the effect screen displayed on the image display device 5 may be changed according to the gaming state, and in this case, the gaming state designation command may be a background designation command for designating the background.

  The command A 000 (H) is a first effect control command (hit start designation command) for specifying (notifying) the start of the big hit gaming state (which is also the start of the fanfare). The fanfare is an effect to be executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, and is an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state has been made. This command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

  The command A3XX (H) is a first effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of the jackpot gaming state (which is also the start of ending). The ending is an effect executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, and is an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state is ended. A value for specifying the number of times according to the jackpot type (initial value of the number of remaining times according to the jackpot type) is set to "XX" in the command (for example, in the case of "non-probability A" or "probability A" “00” is set in (time reduction number of times = 50 times), and “01” is set in the case of “non-probability variation B” or “probability variation B” (time reduction number of times = 100 times). In addition, the said "XX" may be a numerical value of time-savings number. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

  The command B100 (H) is a first effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating (notifying) that the first start prize has occurred due to the game medium entering the first start prize opening. The command B 200 (H) is a first effect control command (second start winning specifying command) for specifying (notifying) that the second starting winning has occurred due to the game medium entering the second starting winning opening. The first start winning designation command and the second start winning designation command may be collectively referred to as a start winning designation command. The start winning combination designation command is transmitted when the start winning combination occurs (when the start winning combination).

  Command C 000 (H) is a first effect control command (first special figure hold memory number addition designation command for specifying (notifying) that the first start winning is generated and the first special view hold memory number is increased by one. ). Command C 100 (H) is a first effect control command (second special figure hold memory number addition designation command for specifying (notifying) that the second start winning is generated and the second special view hold memory number is increased by one ). These commands may be generically referred to as a special map pending storage count addition designation command. The special figure reserve memory number addition designation command is transmitted when a start winning occurs (at the time of start winning).

  A first effect control command (first special view hold memory count) specifying (notifying) a decrease in the first special view hold memory count by one when the first special view game is executed. It is a subtraction designation command). The first effect control command (number of second special view hold memories) specifies (notifies) that the number of second special view hold memories decreases by one when the second special view game is executed. It is a subtraction designation command). These commands may be generically referred to as a special map pending storage number subtraction designation command. A special figure reserve memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  The command C4XX (H) is a first effect control command (judgment result specification command for winning) which designates (notifies) the judgment result of the pre-reading judgment at the start winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first starting winning combination or the second starting winning combination occurs, whether to make a big hit, a big hit type, random number values MR1 to MR3 used to determine a variation pattern are extracted . In this embodiment, for the special figure game corresponding to the extracted random number MR1 to MR3, the random number MR1 of the extracted random numbers MR1 to MR3 is satisfied before the start condition of the special figure game is established. It is determined whether the variable display result of the said special figure game becomes a "big hit" based on. The pre-reading determination refers to this determination, and the pre-reading determination is performed in a winning random number value determination process of step S211 described later. The judgment result of the pre-reading judgment (also referred to as the judgment result at the time of winning) is set to “XX” in the judgment command at the time of winning (see FIG. 10 (B)). The winning determination determination result designation command is transmitted when a starting winning occurs (start winning). In accordance with the contents of the winning determination result specification command (winning determination result), the second effect control board 30 determines the presence or absence of the advance notice and the like (details will be described later).

  The command C500 (H) is a first effect control command (customer wait demo specification command) for specifying the display of the demo screen. The customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted when the special drawing game is not executed.

  When the first effect control board 12 (the CPU 120 for effect control) receives the first effect control command, the second effect control command is generated based on the received first effect control command, and the second effect control is generated. The command is transmitted to the second effect control board 30 (see FIG. 3).

  Here, the second effect control command has a header and a footer, as shown in FIG. The first effect control command is set in the header. In the footer, data is set that indicates the number of remaining time reductions (the number of times the special drawing game can be executed until the time reduction state ends). The number of remaining time is counted by the first effect control board 12. For example, the counter provided in the RAM 122 may be updated each time the variable display is performed to count the number of time saving remaining times. When the time saving state is not set, the data is data indicating “0 times”. In this embodiment, the header and the footer both have a 2-byte configuration (the second effect control command has a total of 4 bytes as a whole).

  The first effect control board 12 transmits the second effect control command as described above to the second effect control board 30, but the first effect control command (set in the header) included in the second effect control command to be transmitted When the first effect control command) is a specific command, a checksum is calculated for the second effect control command, and the calculated checksum is attached to the second effect control command and transmitted. In this embodiment, the specific command is a variation pattern designation command, a hit start designation command, a hit end designation command, and a customer waiting demo designation command (see FIG. 4). If the header of the second effect control command to be transmitted is any of the four commands, the first effect control board 12 calculates and adds a checksum (for confirming the consistency of the command). The checksum is obtained, for example, by adding each bit of the data forming the second effect control command and setting the first bit to "0" (for example, 7F (H) is added and the first bit is "0") (Ignore the overflow).

  In addition, the first effect control board 12 and the second effect control board 30 also exchange signals with each other (see FIG. 3). The second effect control board 30 (display control unit 31) transmits various signals shown in FIG. The first effect control board 12 transmits a reset signal.

  As various signals that the second effect control board 30 transmits to the first effect control board 12, there are a command reception signal, a voice command, a lamp command, a normal operation signal, a rising signal and the like (FIG. 6). In this embodiment, these signals are transmitted as information signals each indicating 4-byte data as in the second effect control command.

  The command reception signal is a signal transmitted to the first effect control substrate 12 when the second effect control substrate 30 receives a second effect control command accompanied by a checksum. For example, when a checksum is attached to the second effect control command, the second effect control substrate 30 (display control unit 31) checks the second effect control command in the same manner as the first effect control substrate 12 And compare the checksum calculated this time with the checksum attached to the second effect control command. As a result of comparison, if the two are the same, the second effect control board 30 transmits a command reception signal (matching) indicating that the second effect control commands match, indicating that they match. As a result of comparison, if the two are different, the second effect control board 30 transmits a command reception signal (non-matching) indicating non-matching, since the second effect control command is non-matching.

  The audio command is a command for causing the first effect control board 12 to perform processing for audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the time of effect execution, and is a command specifying an aspect of audio output. The second effect control board 30 transmits the command to the first effect control board 12 at the time of effect execution. When the first effect control board 12 receives the command, the first effect control board 12 supplies an audio signal according to the content of the command to the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to perform voice output according to the voice signal. As a result, voice output in a mode specified by the voice command is realized.

  The lamp command is a command for causing the first effect control board 12 to perform processing for turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 at the time of effect execution, and the lighting mode (including the light off) of the game effect lamp 9 is included. It is a specified command. The second effect control board 30 transmits the command to the first effect control board 12 at the time of effect execution. When the first effect control board 12 receives the command, the first effect control board 12 supplies the lamp control board 14 with an electric decoration signal according to the content of the command. The lamp control board 14 turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on the electric decoration signal. As a result, on / off of the game effect lamp 9 in the mode specified by the lamp command is realized.

  The normal operation signal is a signal periodically transmitted from the second effect control board 30 to the first effect control board 12 when the second effect control board 30 is operating normally. If the normal operation signal is transmitted periodically (for example, every one second), it means that the second effect control board 30 is operating normally.

  The rising signal may be subjected to a normal operation (such as an operation for effect execution) after the second effect control board 30 (such as the display control unit 31) is activated (here, restarted by the supply of the reset signal). From the second effect control board 30 to the first effect control board 12 when it becomes possible (when the initial setting etc. are finished in the VDP of the display control unit 31 and the operation for performing the effect becomes possible) It is a signal to be transmitted. In addition, it may be expressed that 2nd effect control board 30 (display control part 31 grade etc.) stood up that such a normal operation became possible.

  The first effect control board 12 may transmit a reset signal to the second effect control board 30 (see FIG. 3). The reset signal is, for example, when the normal operation signal is not transmitted from the second effect control board 30, the command reception signal is in spite of the fact that the first effect control board 12 transmits the second effect control command including the specific command. When it is not transmitted, it is transmitted from the first effect control board 12 to the second effect control board 30. The display control unit 31 (particularly, VDP and the like) of the second effect control board 30 is reset when the reset signal is supplied.

(Main operation of pachinko machine)
Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like, but in each operation (each processing), processing that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started (including restart after power interruption), the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 performs, for example, predetermined game control main processing. Processing is performed. In the game control main processing, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state, for example, Execute control timer interrupt processing.

  In the timer control process for game control, the CPU 103 performs game processing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as switch process, main side error process, information output process, random number update process for gaming, special symbol process, normal symbol process process, command control process Execute processing to control progress and the like. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, an interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (2 ms) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is a process of determining whether or not it has been turned on (that is, whether or not the game ball has entered or passed) for each switch, and storing the determination result in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The determination result stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is used in the special symbol process processing and the normal symbol process processing described later.

  The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis.

  The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software. As an example, the random numbers for gaming used on the side of the main substrate 11 include a random number MR1 for determining a special pattern display result (variable display result for a special symbol), a random number MR2 for determining a big hit type, and a fluctuation pattern And a random number value MR3 for the purpose.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with a variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit". It can take any value of "65535".

  The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type as either "probability A", "probability B", or "probability" when the variable display result is "big hit". And may take any value from "1" to "100".

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance, and is "1" to It can take any value of "100".

  In the special symbol process processing, although it will be described in detail later, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special drawing game , Etc. as a "big hit", determination of whether to control to a big hit gaming state, etc., a determination of big hit type and fluctuation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the decision result (execution of special figure game) Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of a round game) of the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state in a predetermined procedure. The special symbol process process is executed each time the timer interrupt occurs, so that the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, the execution of the special drawing game based on the determination, the big hit gaming state and the like are realized.

  In the normal symbol process processing, for example, when the game ball passes the passing gate 41 (for example, the determination result that the gate switch 21 is determined to be in the on state in the switch processing is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 If the number of reservations does not reach the upper limit number, the reservation storage (for example, extracting a random number value and storing it in the RAM 102) is performed or the reservation storage (random number value stored in the RAM 102) is used. Determine the variable display result and fluctuation pattern (pattern specifying the fluctuation time etc.) of the common drawing game, or control the display operation (for example, lighting, extinguishing of segment LED etc.) in the normal symbol display 20 according to the fluctuation pattern In addition to performing variable display of the symbol normally, the variable display result of the common drawing game is derived and displayed, or the variable display result is “ Or performs the processing of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B in an open state when per FIG. " By executing the normal symbol process processing each time a timer interrupt occurs, execution of a common game or an open state of a predetermined variable winning ball device 6B at a time per common game is realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the first effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, in the special symbol process processing or the normal symbol process processing, transmission setting of the control command (such as the first effect control command) (for example, storing the storage address value of the control command to be transmitted in the RAM 102) is performed. In the command control process, a process of actually transmitting the control command set for transmission to the first effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, a production control INT signal or the like is used to transmit a control command.

  Next, special symbol process processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A has been turned on ( Step S201). For example, when the first start opening switch 22A is turned on when the determination result that the first start opening switch 22A is determined to be in the on state in the switch processing is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, etc. It may be determined. When the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), the first special view pending storage number, which is the pending storage number of the first special view game, has a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”). It is determined whether or not (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 counts the first special figure pending storage number count value, which is a storage value of a first special view pending storage number counter (a counter that counts the first special view pending storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 It is only necessary to be able to specify the number of first to-be-saved storages by reading. When it is determined in step S202 that the number of first to-be-stored storages is not the upper limit (step S202; No), the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is set to "1". It sets (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) It is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is turned on (step S204). For example, when the second start opening switch 22B is turned on when the determination result that the second start opening switch 22B is determined to be in the on state in the switch processing is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, etc. It may be determined. When it is determined that the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), the second special view pending storage number, which is the pending storage number of the second special view game, has a predetermined upper limit value (here, It is determined whether "4" is satisfied (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 counts the second special view reserve storage count value which is a storage value of a second special view reserve storage count counter (a counter for counting the second special view reserve storage count) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 It is only necessary to be able to specify the number of second special-image holding memories by reading. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second starting port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or if the number of second tomogram storage is the upper limit (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is ended.

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure suspension storage number count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to add 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first TOC pending memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second TOC pending memory number count value is Add one. In this way, the first special view reserve memory number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 when the first start condition for the game ball to enter the first start winning opening is satisfied. Further, the second special view reserve memory number count value is updated so as to be incremented by one when the second start condition for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is satisfied. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated so as to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number value MR1 for determining the special display display result or the big hit type determination among the numerical data updated by the random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data at the head of an empty entry in the special view reserve storage unit (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102) according to the start port buffer value. (Step S210).

  For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 9A. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 9 (B).

  When the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the number of the first special view hold storages added by one. The first hold indicator 25A may be operated (for example, the number of lighted LEDs may be increased by one).

  When the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special view hold storages added by one. For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be increased by one on the second hold indicator 25B.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 9A is not yet started although the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning occurs. The hold data of the first special view game is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detecting the game balls) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of stored data is the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for variation pattern determination Are stored until a predetermined upper limit (here, “4”) is reached. In this embodiment, in this way, the first special view game (here, numerical data for executing the first special view game) which has not yet been started is stored as the pending storage.

  The second special figure reserve storage unit shown in FIG. 9 (B) is still started although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning occurs. Store the pending data of the second special drawing game that is not present. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game balls. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. It stores until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (here "4"). In this embodiment, the second special view game (here, numerical data for executing the second special view game) which has not yet been started is stored as the pending storage.

  Thereafter, a winning random number value determination process is executed (step S211). FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number value determination process.

  In the random number determination process at the time of winning, first, if the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the transmission setting of the first starting winning specified command is performed, and then the transmission of the first special figure holding memory number addition specifying command The setting is performed, and if the starting opening buffer value is "2", the transmission setting of the second start winning combination designation command is performed, and then the transmission setting of the second special view reservation storage number addition specification command is performed (step S401).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the present is a big hit gaming state (step S402). Whether or not the present is a big hit game state can be specified, for example, by the value of the special processing process flag described later. Here, if it is “4” to “7”, it is in the jackpot gaming state. When the value of the special processing process flag is other than "4" to "7" and is not in the big hit gaming state (step S402; No), it is determined whether the current time is the time saving state (step S403). Whether or not the current state is the short time state may be specified by the state of the short time flag (a flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on during the short state) (the same applies hereinafter).

  When the time saving flag is on and the current time is in the time saving state (step S403; Yes), when the value of the special processing process flag is "4" to "7" and the current is the big hit gaming state (step S402; Yes) It is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404).

  If the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S404; Yes), and if the time saving state is not in progress (step S403; No), the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 extracted in step S209 (the special figure suspension at this step S210). Based on the random number value MR1) newly stored in the storage unit, the display result of the special game held this time (this is a variable display result of a special symbol, hereinafter also referred to as a special view display result) is "big hit". It is determined whether there is any (step S405). In the determination, the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination is referred to when the special figure display result is determined at the special figure game start (when the special figure game start condition is satisfied). The table (see FIG. 12) is referred to.

  In each of the first special view display result determination table and the second special view display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR1 Or “lost” may be assigned. When the gaming state is not a definite change state, the first special view display result determination table is referred to. When the gaming state is a definite change state, the second special view display result determination table is referred to. Whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state may be specified based on a probability change flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on in the positive change state (the same applies hereinafter).

  In step S405, the CPU 103 is assigned to "big hit" in the first special view display result determination table (when the probability change flag is off) or in the second special view display result determination table (when the probability change flag is on). The range of the determined value is set as the big hit determination range. If it is a definite change state, "8000" to "9899" is set as the big hit determination range, and if it is a non positive change state, "8000" to "8189" is set as the big hit determination range. Then, it is determined whether the current random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range set above.

  When it is determined that the random number value MR1 this time is within the big hit range determination, and the special drawing display result of the special drawing game held this time is "big hit" (step S405; Yes), the big hit is designated as the winning determination result. The transmission setting of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning is performed (step S407). Since "02" of the EXT data is set in the jackpot determination result (determination result that the variable display result of the special drawing game currently held is a jackpot) (see FIG. 10B). The transmission setting of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning including the data in the EXT data is performed.

  It is determined that the random number value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range, and the special view display result of the special drawing game held this time is "loss" (step S405; No), the winning is specified as a winning determination result The transmission setting of the determination result specification command is performed (step S408). Since "01" of the EXT data is set in the winning result determination result of the loss (determination result that the variable display result of the special drawing game held this time is "loss") (FIG. 10 (B) Refer to), and set transmission of the judgment result specifying command at the time of winning including the data in the EXT data.

  If the starting opening buffer value is “1” (step S 404; No), the transmission setting of the in-pricing determination result designating command specifying no determination as the in-pricing determination result is performed (step S 404). S412). As a result, on the first effect control board 12 side, the execution of the advance notice is limited. Since "00" of the EXT data is set in the determination result at the time of winning without determination (the determination result at the time of starting winning is not performed and the advance notice is limited) (see FIG. 10B), The transmission setting of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning including data in the EXT data is performed.

  By limiting the execution of the advance notice for the first start winning in the time saving state or the first starting winning in the big hit gaming state (by making the determination result no determination), the pre-reading effect at an inappropriate timing Can be prevented.

  After steps S407, S408, and S412, the winning random number value determination process ends.

  In addition, one set of each command (start winning combination designation command, special figure suspension storage number addition specification command, command at the time of winning determination result specification command) set by the processing concerned is command control after this as a start winning combination command. The batch transmission is performed in the process (the transmission order is the above-mentioned transmission setting order, that is, start winning combination designation command → special figure suspension storage number addition designation command → winning determination result specification command). In addition, a set of the 1st start winning a prize designation command, the 1st special figure reservation memory number addition designated command and the winning a prize decision result designated command is called 1st starting prize winning time command, 2nd starting a prize designation command, 2nd special figure pending A set of memory number addition designation command and winning combination determination result designation command is referred to as a second start winning combination command.

  After the winning random number value determination process of step S211, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value (start port buffer value) is initialized to "0" ( Step S213), the start winning determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value (start port buffer value) is initialized to "0". From step S214, the process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  Referring back to FIG. 7, after executing the start winning determination process in step S101, CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special process process flag provided in the predetermined area of RAM 102. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process.

  In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (step S231). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the second special map hold storage count value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure holding storages is other than "0" at step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special drawing holding storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to holding number "1") Numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number value, which is pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening in the process of step S209 is read out. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, for example, the second special view reserve storage number is updated by subtracting 1 by subtracting the second special view reserve storage number count value, or the like, and the second special view is updated. The storage content in the hold storage unit is shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the second special view pending storage unit is one entry at a time The storage area is shifted to the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "3". Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of pending storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special drawing designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). The CPU 103 may determine whether the first special map hold storage count value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the execution of the second special view game is started prior to the first special view game.

  When the number of first special map reservations is other than "0" at step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the top area of the first special image storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1") Numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number, which is pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first starting winning opening in the process of step S209 is read out. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated by subtracting 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first TOC pending memory number count value, and so on. The stored content in the hold storage unit is shifted (step S 237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the first special view pending storage unit is The storage area is shifted to the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers "1" to "3". In addition, in the process of step S237, the total number of pending storages may be updated to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined as either "big hit" or "losing" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, when the present is in the non-determination state (when the probability change flag is off), the CPU 103 sets the first special-image display result determination table shown in FIG. When (the probability change flag is on), the second special-image display result determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B) is set as the use table. In each special view display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the "big hit" or "miss" that the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for special view display result determination is the decision result. It should be assigned to

  The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, and reads the read random number value MR1. Based on the numerical data shown, reference is made to the first or second special drawing display result determination table set as the usage table, and in the first or second special drawing display result determination table to be referred to, a determination value matching the random value MR1 The assigned "big hit" or "lost" may be determined as the special drawing display result (variable display result of the special symbol) of this time. When the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" with reference to the second special figure display result determination table in the definite variation state, and in the non definite variation state, It is determined that the special drawing display result is "loss" with reference to the first special drawing display result determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the case of the positive change state, the special figure display result is determined to be the "big hit" at a higher determination rate than in the non-positive change state. Therefore, for example, based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probable" by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. 7 (details will be described later). When the present is in a definite change state, the special view display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than in the non-positive change state, and is likely to be a big hit gaming state. That is, it is advantageous for the player when the present is in a definite change state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241).

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. The CPU 103 sets, for example, a jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 13 as a use table.

  In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is "non-probability A" and "non-probability B" It may be assigned to either "probability A" or "probability B".

  The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, and reads from the variation random number buffer Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for type determination, the jackpot type determination table set in the usage table is referred to and “non-assigned” is assigned to the determined value matching the random value MR2 in the jackpot type determination table to be referred Any of the definite variation A "," non-deterministic variation B "," precise variation A ", and" precise variation B "may be determined as the present jackpot type.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type determined previously is stored (step S243). In the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, the CPU 103 sets a big hit type buffer setting value (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probable A”) and “non-probable B”. In the case, the jackpot type may be stored by storing “1”, “2” for “probability A”, and “3” for “probability B”.

  If the special view display result is not a "big hit" (step S240; No), after step S243, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result of the special symbol in the special view game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not a "big hit" (when the big hit flag is off), a special symbol (for example, "-") predetermined as a lost symbol Determined to be a special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special view display result is "big hit" (when the big hit flag is on), according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (big hit type buffer set value According to the), any of the special symbols predetermined as multiple types of jackpot symbols (for example, "2" for "non-probability A", "4" for "non-probability B", "probability A" In the case of "," "5", and in the case of "probability B", "7" may be determined as the determined special symbol.

  After executing the processing of step S246, the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and the special symbol normal processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S235 that the number of memories reserved for the first special view game is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol normal processing is ended. . In this demonstration display setting, for example, a first effect control command (demo display start designation command) for specifying the start of demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined from 11 whether or not transmission to the first effect control board 12 is completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the demo display start designation command is sent and set, and then the demo display setting is ended.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is “1”. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 as the fluctuation pattern setting process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern is determined with reference to the big hit variation pattern determination table (previously stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 101) (step S262). ). If the big hit flag is off (Step S261; No), the lost time change pattern is determined with reference to the loss change pattern determination table (previously stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 101) (Step S263).

  FIG. 15 shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, and PA3-2 to PA3-4 are prepared as loss time fluctuation patterns (variation patterns selected when the variable display result is "loss"). ing. Further, fluctuation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-4 are prepared as a big hit variation pattern (a variation pattern selected when the variable display result is "big hit").

  Fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA2-1 among loss time fluctuation patterns are non-reach fluctuation patterns that specify non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode and the variable display result becomes the non-reach combination) is there. The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for short (with shortening) when the special pattern fluctuation time is shorter than that of the normal (PA1-1). Fluctuation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 among the lost time fluctuation patterns are reach fluctuation patterns that specify reach (a variable display mode is a reach mode and a variable display result is a reach-loss combination). Fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. Fluctuation pattern PA3-3 is a reach fluctuation pattern which designates that the execution of normal reach is advanced to super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PA3-4 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates the development of the normal reach from the execution to the super reach B.

  The fluctuation pattern PB3-2 of the jackpot fluctuation patterns is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of the normal reach. The change pattern PB3-3 is a reach change pattern that designates that the normal reach is performed to be the super reach A. The change pattern PB3-4 is a reach change pattern which designates that the normal reach is performed to be the super reach B.

  In this embodiment, of the fluctuation patterns, fluctuation pattern PA3-2 and fluctuation pattern PB3-2 are the corresponding fluctuation patterns, and the middle of the start of the variable display (for example, The same effect can be performed until just before the derivation). By this, until the intermediate timing, it is not known whether the variable display result is "loss" or "big hit". Similarly, fluctuation pattern PA3-3 and fluctuation pattern PB3-3 are corresponding fluctuation patterns, and fluctuation pattern PA3-4 and fluctuation pattern PB3-4 are corresponding fluctuation patterns. The same effect can be performed from the start of variable display to the middle (for example, immediately before the derivation of the variable display result). By this, until the intermediate timing, it is not known whether the variable display result is "loss" or "big hit".

  In step S262, for example, the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16 is referred to. As shown in FIG. 16, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern decision is one of the jackpot fluctuation patterns that are the decision result (variation pattern PB3- It may be assigned to any one of 2 to PB3-4).

  In step S 262, CPU 103 refers to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating random number value MR 3 for fluctuation pattern determination read out from the fluctuation random number buffer, and refers to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to. Any of the fluctuation patterns assigned to the determined value matching the numerical value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the present jackpot fluctuation pattern.

  Note that in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of the determination value. In an actual table, it is only necessary to assign a decision value of a range corresponding to the decision ratio of FIG. 16 to each variation pattern. For example, in the case of FIG. 16, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-2 is 10/100, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-3 is 20/100, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern PB3-4 is 70/100. The variation pattern PB3-2 is assigned the determined values 1 to 10 (10% range) to be compared with the random value MR3, and the variation pattern PB3-3 is determined values 11 to 30 (20 compared to the random value MR3. % Is assigned, and the variation pattern PB3-4 is assigned a determined value 31 to 100 (range of 70%) to be compared with the random value MR3. Such a thing is the same also about the other table which described the determination ratio, and the below-mentioned example of determination.

  In step S263, when the current gaming state is the non-time-short state (when the time saving flag is in the off state), for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17A is referred to. When the current gaming state is the time saving state (when the time saving flag is in the on state), for example, the second loss change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17B is set to the use pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables, for example, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is the decision result of the loss time variation pattern as a determination result. It may be allocated to any one of (variation patterns PA1-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4, or variation patterns PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4).

  In step S 263, the CPU 103 selects one of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables set as the usage pattern based on the numerical data indicating the variation value determination random number MR 3 read from the variation random number buffer. It is sufficient to determine (select) any one of the fluctuation patterns assigned to the determined value matching the random value MR3 in the first or second loss fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to with reference to the present loss time fluctuation pattern. .

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 17, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 with a short time of the special pattern fluctuation time is easily selected in the time-short state, and in the time-short state, it is more average than in the non-time-short state. It is possible to reduce the variable display time, to suppress the occurrence of the invalid start winning, and to reduce the stop of the game ball firing (so-called "stopping") by the player. In addition, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, at the time of big hit, fluctuation pattern PB3-4 for executing super reach B, fluctuation pattern PB3-3 for executing super reach A, fluctuation pattern for executing normal reach (do not develop from normal reach to super reach Variation pattern) The determination ratio is high in the order of PB3-2 (see FIG. 16). On the other hand, the high and low of the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is the reverse (PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4) (see FIG. 17). From such a thing, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result becomes the "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of the super reach A and the normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After step S262 or S263 is executed, a special figure fluctuation time (also referred to as fluctuation time) which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S266). The special figure fluctuation time which becomes the variable display time of the special symbol is derived and displayed the definite special symbol which becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) after starting the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game (variable display end The time required to The special figure fluctuation time is specified by each fluctuation pattern (refer to FIG. 15), and the CPU 103 sets the special figure fluctuation time designated by the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S262 or S263, thereby special symbol and decoration pattern The timing at which the variable display result of the variable display is derived can be set. The setting of the special figure fluctuation time is performed, for example, by setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 or the like.

  Subsequent to the process of step S266, one of the first special figure game in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special figure game in the second special symbol display device 4B, any one of which special conditions for which the start condition is satisfied In order to start the game, setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed (step S 267).

  As an example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting to transmit the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  When the first special view game is started, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the number of the first special view reserve memory decremented by one as the first hold indicator 25A. (For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be reduced by one). In addition, when the second special view game is started, the CPU 103 controls the second hold display 25B to display a display capable of specifying the number of the second special view hold storage reduced by one. (For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be reduced by one).

  Thereafter, in order to notify the first effect control board 12 side of the special view display result and the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, the transmission setting of the command (the fluctuation start command) at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed (step S271) ).

  For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the fluctuation pattern designation command (command to designate the present fluctuation pattern), the display result designation command (a fluctuation start command corresponding to the first special figure game) Designation command indicating the current variable display result), gaming state designation command (command according to the current gaming state (which can be identified by the time reduction flag and the probability change flag)), first special view reserve memory number subtraction designation command, the first The transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the fluctuation start designation command is performed.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the fluctuation pattern designation command (command to designate the fluctuation pattern this time), the display result designation command (the fluctuation pattern designation command) as the fluctuation start command corresponding to the second special figure game. Specification command to show the result of variable display this time), game state specification command (command according to the current game state), second special figure hold memory number subtraction specification command, second fluctuation start specification command to transmit sequentially Make transmission settings.

  Each of the above commands is sequentially transmitted by one timer interrupt in the command control processing after this.

  After the process of step S271 is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S272), and then the variation pattern setting process is ended.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2".

  In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether the special figure variation time set in step S111 has elapsed (whether it is a timing for deriving a special figure display result). For example, whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the gaming control process timer whose initial value is set in step S111 and determining whether the subtracted timer value has become "0". It is sufficient to determine the

  When the timer value (timer value after subtracting 1) of the game control process timer is not 0, since the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed, control (for example, to execute the special display of the special figure in the special figure game) The first special symbol is updated by updating the display of the first special figure or the second special figure (including the update for maintaining the display of the special symbol for a predetermined period of time. The same applies hereinafter). A process for changing the special symbol is performed in the display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol change process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display Perform control to stop the variation of the special symbol with the device 4B, and make the fixed symbol (fixed symbol set in step S110) as the variable display result of the special symbol be stopped (derived display) (fixed symbol is It is good to control to continue displaying for a predetermined time.) The transmission setting of the symbol determination designating command is performed, and the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “3”.

  By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, variable display of a special symbol, derivation display of a confirmed special symbol, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3".

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is in the on state.

  If the big hit flag is on, the short time flag and the positive change flag are reset (turned off), and the number of remaining variable displays executed during the short time state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 The count value of the time counter is reset to "0". Then, the timer value corresponding to the fanfare wait time (waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, and a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer as the initial value. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. Thereafter, a setting is made to send a hit start designation command, and the special symbol process stop processing is ended by updating the special drawing process flag to "4" or the like. In addition, since the gaming state may be changed later, the gaming state designation command may be transmitted and set.

  If the big hit flag is off (if the variable display result is "losing"), it is determined whether the time saving flag is on, and if it is on, the count value of the time saving counter is Subtract 1 ". After that, it is determined whether the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time saving end condition is satisfied when the time saving state ends (that is, In order to end the time saving state, the time saving flag is turned off in order to execute the predetermined number of variable displays that can be performed in the state). Thereafter, transmission setting is performed to transmit a game state designation command based on the state of the probability change flag. If the time saving flag is off, if the count value after subtracting "1" is not "0", or after setting the game state specification command (or hit start specification command) transmission, set the value of the special figure process flag The special symbol stop process is ended by updating to "0" or the like.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4".

  In this big hit opening pre-processing, for example, the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by one.

  If the timer value after subtraction is not “0”, it means that the fanfare wait time has not yet elapsed, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  If the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare wait time has elapsed, and it is that the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door), the big winning opening A process of setting a timer initial value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the open state to the game control process timer is executed. When the process of opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5".

  By repeatedly performing step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, standby until the start timing of the round game (standby until the end of the fan fare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”.

  In this big hit opening process, the process of subtracting one from the timer value of the game control process timer, the timer value after subtracting one, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Based on a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like that counts one each time the determination result that the count switch 23 is determined to be turned on in the process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (or to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after subtracting 1 becomes 0, or it is determined that the detected number of gaming balls (count value of the counter) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9), the special winning opening is closed. Timing to return the big winning opening to the closed state (for example, stopping transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door and turning off the solenoid 82), or Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the closing period of the winning opening (interval period of the round game, a preset period) to the game control process timer, processing to reduce the count value of the round number counter, etc. are executed Be done. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6", and the processing during the big hit opening is ended.

  If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0, and the number of detected gaming balls has not reached a predetermined number, processing to maintain the opening state of the special winning opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal The process of continuing the supply is performed, and the big hit open process is ended.

  By repeatedly performing step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the opening state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the opening state to the closing state, and finally the special winning opening is closed.

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6".

  In this big hit opening post process, processing to determine whether the count value of the round number counter has become "0", processing to reduce the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it has not become "0", etc. To be done.

  If it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the process shown in FIG. 18 is executed. First, a timer value corresponding to an ending waiting time (a waiting time from the start to the end of ending in the big hit gaming state, and a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer in the game control process timer. (Step S601). In addition, when the value according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer (“probability A” or “non-probability A”, “00”, “probability B” or “non-probability B”) Sets "01" to send an end designation command (step S602), and performs processing such as updating the special figure process flag to "7" (step S603). On the side of the first effect control board 12, if the EXT data (XX) of the hit end designation command is "00", the initial number of time saving remaining times (number of executions of the special figure game that can be executed until the time saving state ends) 50 times are specified as a value. If the EXT data (XX) of the hit end designation command is “01”, 100 times is specified as the initial value of the number of remaining time.

  If the timer value of the game control process timer is decremented by 1, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If it is not 0, it is not the start timing of the round game, so it is closed. Is maintained, and the big hit post-processing ends. In the case of 0, since it is the start timing of the round game, the process of setting the big winning opening to the open state, the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (here, 29 seconds) of the period to open the big winning opening A process of setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process of opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5".

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the special winning opening is opened in step S114.

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7" (see FIG. 19). In the big hit end process, it is determined whether the ending waiting time has ended by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer and 1 as the timer value is 0 (step S611). When the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, that is, when the ending waiting time has not ended (step S611; No), since the ending is not ended, the big hit ending processing is ended as it is.

  If the timer value decremented by 1 becomes 0, that is, if the ending waiting time is over (step S611; Yes), the ending is finished, so next, the type of the current big hit is positive ("probable change A" Or, it is determined whether or not the "probability B" (step S612). The big hit type may be specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer. If the jackpot type is “probability A” or “probability B” (step S 612; Yes), the probability change flag is set to the on state (step S 613). After step S613, or when the present jackpot type is not definite (step S612; No), set the time reduction number according to the jackpot type as the initial value (initial value of time reduction remaining number) in the time reduction number counter and The flag is turned on (step S615). If the jackpot type is “probable variation A” or “non-probable variation A”, “50” is set as the count initial value in the time saving number counter. If the jackpot type is “probable variation B” or “non-probable variation B”, “100” is set as the count initial value in the time saving number counter.

  By the processing as described above, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is “probability A” or “probability B” is a high probability high base state. In addition, “50 times” is set for “time change A” and “100 times” for “time change B” as the number of remaining time (the number of times the special drawing game can be executed before the time reduction state ends). It is set (see FIG. 13). In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is "non-probability A" or "non-probability B" is a low probability high base state. In addition, “50 times” is set in the case of “non-probability variation A”, and “100 times” is set in the case of “non-probability variation B” (see FIG. 13). As described above, the first number at the time reduction start of the time reduction remaining number is set as the number according to the jackpot type.

  After the step S615, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0" (step S616), and the present process is ended.

  In the above series of processing, when the value of the special process process flag is updated to "0", one variable display etc. is completed, so the game control process timer, the big hit type buffer setting value, It is preferable to reset various data such as the state of various flags (that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) as appropriate.

  Next, the main operation of the first effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the first effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute, for example, a predetermined effect control main process (FIG. 20). When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to set CTC (counter (counter) on the first effect control board 12 Setting and the like of the / timer circuit) (step S701). Then, a reset signal is transmitted to the second effect control board 30 (step S702), and the display control unit 31 (VDP or the like) of the second effect control board 30 is reset first. Thereafter, a timer initial value corresponding to a predetermined rising waiting time is set in the rising waiting time timer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) (step S703). The rise waiting time is a period (that is, a period from when the display control unit 31 (VDP etc.) starts (here, restart by the reset signal, FIG. 20, FIG. 22) until it becomes possible to perform normal operation (ie, It is a time corresponding to VDP or the like) (a time in which the time to the rise is given a margin to determine the presence or absence of the rise). The rise waiting time is measured by the rise waiting time timer.

  After step S703, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the timer interrupt flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step S704). The timer interrupt flag is a timer interrupt process that is executed separately from the effect control main process, for example, based on the register setting of CTC, etc., for a predetermined time (for example, 33 ms corresponding to the image display cycle of the image display device 5) Is set to the on state each time e. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits. Therefore, the processing described later is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs (every 33 ms).

  In addition, on the side of the first effect control board 12, in order to take in the first effect control command from the main board 11 and the signal from the second effect control board 30 separately from the timer interrupt that occurs each time the predetermined time elapses. Processing (for receiving) is appropriately performed. The received first effect control command or signal is stored, for example, in a first effect control command reception buffer or signal reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. The command or signal stored in each buffer is determined when the predetermined processing is performed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the reception confirmation (step S 707 described later; eg, after Yes) and the stored command or signal. It is assumed that the effect control CPU 120 deletes the respective buffers at appropriate timings.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S704; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S705), and whether the normal operation check timer is operating (for example, the timer value is If it is not 0, it is determined that the operation is in progress) (step S706). The normal operation confirmation timer is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is a timer for measuring the reception waiting time of the normal operation signal periodically transmitted from the second effect control board 30. If the timer value is 0 and the timer is not in operation (step S706; No), it is determined whether a rising signal (a signal transmitted at the time of rising) from the second effect control board 30 is received (step S 707). For example, the reception is determined based on whether or not the rising signal data (the 4-byte data set as the rising signal) is stored in the signal reception buffer. When the rising edge signal data is not stored in the signal reception buffer and the rising edge signal is not received (step S 707; No), the timer value of the rising edge waiting time timer is decreased by 1 (step S 708). It is determined whether the subsequent timer value is "0" (step S709). If the timer value is “0” (step S 709; Yes), since the rise waiting time has elapsed without receiving the rise signal, the second effect control board 30 (display control unit 31) The process of step S702 is executed again to reset the second effect control board 30, etc. on the assumption that the normal operation did not start up. Note that the effect control CPU 120 supplies a predetermined sound signal and an electric decoration signal to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 to cause the speakers 8L and 8R to output sound notifying an abnormality, and the game effect lamp 9 May be lighted in the form of abnormality notification.

  When the rising signal is received (when the rising signal data is stored in the signal reception buffer) (step S 707; Yes), the second effect control board 30 (display control unit 31) is normally raised Therefore, this time, the timer initial value is set in the normal operation confirmation timer (step S714). The timer value of the rise waiting time timer may be reset to 0 before step S714 is executed. The timer initial value of the normal operation confirmation timer is a period (for example, previously determined) according to the transmission interval (for example, 1 second) of the normal operation signal, and for example, the predetermined 1 second It may be a value corresponding to, for example, 1.1 seconds of the period.

  If the normal operation confirmation timer is in operation (step S706), it is determined whether there is a reception of a normal operation signal (step S710). For example, the reception is determined based on whether or not the data of the normal operation signal (the 4-byte data set as the normal operation signal) is stored in the signal reception buffer. In the case where the data is stored or the like and the normal operation signal is received (step S 710; Yes), the second effect control board 30 is operating normally and waits for the next normal operation signal to be received. Then, the process of step S714 is performed.

  If there is no reception of a normal operation signal because there is no storage of data of a normal operation signal (step S 710; No), the timer value of the normal operation check timer is decremented by 1 (step S 711). (Step S712), and when it is determined that it is 0 (step S712; Yes), it is considered that an abnormality has occurred in the second effect control board 30, so that recovery from the abnormality is performed. After performing the abnormality recovery process (step S713), the process of step S702 is executed again to reset the second effect control board 30 or the like. In the abnormality recovery process, for example, when the command or signal stored in the first effect control command reception buffer or the signal reception buffer is deleted, or the effect is set to be performed (step S723), the effect (( For example, the voice output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the lighting of the game effect lamp 9, etc. are reset (eg, pattern data set as the usage pattern in step S723 is deleted from the RAM 122), various timers Reset the timer value of Note that the effect control CPU 120 supplies a predetermined sound signal and an electric decoration signal to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 to cause the speakers 8L and 8R to output sound notifying an abnormality, and the game effect lamp 9 May be lighted in the form of abnormality notification.

  If the timer value after step S714 or after subtraction is not 0 (step S712; No), whether or not the reception confirmation timer is operating (for example, the timer value is not 0) ) Is determined (step S716). The reception confirmation timer is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and when a second effect control command including a specific command is transmitted to the second effect control substrate 30, a command reception signal sent back from the second effect control substrate 30. It is a timer for measuring reception waiting time. When the timer value is 0 and the reception confirmation timer is not in operation (step S 715; No), since the second effect control command including the specific command is not transmitted to the second effect control board 30, the process of step S 721 is performed. skip.

  If the timer value is not 0 and the reception confirmation timer is in operation (step S715; Yes), it is determined whether there is reception of a command reception signal (step S716). For example, the reception is determined depending on whether or not data of the command reception signal (4-byte data set as the command reception signal) is stored in the signal reception buffer. When there is reception of a command reception signal because the data is stored or the like (Step S716; Yes), a response to the transmission of the second effect control command including the specific command is returned from the second effect control board 30 As a result, the reception confirmation timer is reset (step S717). If the command reception signal is a command reception signal (non-matching) indicating non-matching, step S702 is performed to reset the second effect control board 30, etc. after executing the error recovery processing as described above. The process may be performed again. When the command is not matched, only the deletion of the command stored in the first effect control command reception buffer may be executed.

  When the data of the command reception signal is not stored in the signal reception buffer, etc. and there is no reception of the command reception signal (step S716; No), the timer value of the reception confirmation timer is decremented by 1 (step S718). It is determined whether or not the timer value after this is 0 (step S719). If it is determined that it is 0 (step S719; Yes), the response to the transmission of the second effect control command including the specific command is the second Since it is considered that an abnormality has occurred in the second effect control board 30 after returning from the effect control board 30, the step for resetting the second effect control board 30 after performing the abnormality recovery process (step S720) The process of S702 is performed again. The abnormal recovery process may be the same process as described above. Note that the effect control CPU 120 supplies a predetermined sound signal and an electric decoration signal to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 to cause the speakers 8L and 8R to output sound notifying an abnormality, and the game effect lamp 9 May be lighted in the form of abnormality notification.

  After step S717, when the timer value of the reception confirmation timer is not 0 (step S719; No), processing of first effect control command analysis etc. is performed to analyze the first effect control command (step S721). In the first effect control command, for example, the process of FIG. 21 is performed.

  In the first effect control command analysis process and the like, the first effect control command reception buffer is checked to determine whether there is an unanalyzed reception command (first effect control command) (step S751). As described above, the command stored in the first effect control command reception buffer is deleted from each of the buffers when a predetermined process (here, analysis of the command, etc.) is performed. The first effect control command currently stored in the control command reception buffer is an unanalyzed reception command. The reception command is stored in the order of reception.

  If no command is stored in the first effect control command reception buffer (step S751; No), this process ends because there is no command to be analyzed. If a command is stored (step S751; Yes), the earliest received command among the stored commands (unanalyzed commands) is analyzed (step S752). The effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command by checking the data content of the first command and specifying which of the first effect control commands the command is. For example, the MODE data whose first bit is “1” is specified, and the command of the first effect control command is specified by the data content of the specified MODE data.

  After step S752, it is checked whether the analyzed received command is a hit end designation command (step S753). If it is the hit end designation command (step S753; Yes), the number of variable displays that can be executed in the current time saving state according to the value specified by “XX” of the EXT data of the command (if it is “00” If the number of times is "01", 50 times are set as the initial value in the time short remaining number counter (step S754). The time saving remaining number counter is for counting on the first effect control board 12 side the time saving remaining number of times (the number of times of execution of the special figure game which can be executed before the time saving state ends). Be The count value of the time short remaining counter and the count value on the main control board 11 match.

  If it is not the hit end designation command (step S753; No), it is determined whether the analyzed received command is the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S755), and if it is the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S755; Yes) The count value of the remaining number counter is decremented by 1 (step S756). The fluctuation pattern specification command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game, and the count value of the time remaining counter is calculated to accurately reflect the time remaining by reducing the count value by 1 at this time. (Note that the number of time saving remaining times in this embodiment is the number of times that the variable display to be executed this time is not counted once.)

  When the count value of the time short remaining counter is already "0" (that is, in the non-time-short state), the count value remains "0". By this, the presence or absence of the time saving state can be known by the time saving remaining number counter. Note that it may be determined whether or not the current time is in the short time state, and steps S755 and S756 may be executed when the current time is in the short time state. Whether or not the time saving state, for example, every time a game state designating command is sent, according to the game state designated by the command, the effect side time shorting flag (a flag which is turned on when the time is short, the RAM 122 ) May be switched, and may be specified according to the state of the flag.

  After steps S754 and S756, or when the analyzed received command is not a fluctuation pattern designation command (step S755; No), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received command (first effect control command) as a header, and the time short remaining time counter A second effect control command (see FIG. 5) is generated with the footer indicating data indicating the count value of (i.e., the number of remaining time counts in 2 bytes) (see FIG. 5) (step S757). When the time saving state is not set, since the time saving remaining number count value is “0”, “0000 (H)” is set as the footer. If the received command analyzed this time is the first effect control command other than the fluctuation pattern specification command, the footer is set to "0000 (H)" (data indicating time reduction remaining number = 0) regardless of the time reduction remaining number. It is also good. In the time saving state, as described later, the time reduction remaining number is displayed by the control of the second effect control board 30, but the second effect control board 30 receives the second effect control command including the fluctuation pattern designating command. This is because when the display of the number of remaining time is updated (details will be described later).

  After step S757, the analyzed received command (the first effect control command included in the generated second effect control command) is the specific command (the variation pattern specification command, the hit start specification command, the hit end specification command, the customer wait demo specification command) (Step S758).

  If it is a specific command (step S758; Yes), a checksum is calculated based on the value of the second effect control command generated this time in step S757 (step S759), and the second effect control command is the second effect control board At the same time, the check sum is sent along with the command (step S760). Thereafter, an initial value is set to the reception confirmation timer (step S761). The initial value is set in advance, and corresponds to a period necessary to normally receive a command reception signal from the second effect control board 30 as a response after transmitting the second effect control command including the specific command. It is a value etc.

  If the command is not a specific command (step S758; No), the second effect control command generated this time in step S757 is transmitted to the second effect control board 30 (step S762).

  After step S761 or S762, the process of step S751 is performed. By doing this, processing such as analysis can be performed on all the commands stored in the first effect control command reception buffer.

  Returning to FIG. 20, after the first effect control command analysis etc. processing (step S721), it is determined whether there is reception of a voice command or a lamp command (step S722). For example, the reception is determined based on whether or not voice command or lamp command data (4-byte data set as the voice command or lamp command) is stored in the signal reception buffer. When the voice command or the lamp command is received because the data is stored (step S716; Yes), the effect execution setting is performed in the mode specified by the voice command or the lamp command (step S723). For example, pattern data (stored in the ROM 121) corresponding to a voice command or a lamp command is set as a usage pattern (read out to the RAM 122, etc.). The pattern data is composed of, for example, process data including data of an audio signal and data of a lighting signal associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Further, for example, an initial value corresponding to a voice command or a lamp command is set in a process timer provided in the RAM 122. When both the voice command and the lamp command are received, the effect execution setting is performed for both the effects by the speakers 8 L and 8 R and the effects by the game effect lamp 9.

  After step S723, when there is no reception of the voice command and the lamp command (step S722; No), it is determined whether at least one of the execution setting of the effect by the speakers 8L and 8R and the effect by the game effect lamp 9 is set. If there is an execution setting, for example, when pattern data is set as a usage pattern (step S724), the rendering operation control is performed for the effect set for execution (step S725). For example, a voice signal and / or a decoration signal indicated by data (data included in the usage pattern) corresponding to the process timer determination value matching the timer value obtained by subtracting the timer value of the process timer by 1 is indicated by And / or transmit to the lamp control board 14. As a result, sound output by the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting by the game effect lamp 9, and the like are performed. By performing the process of step S725 like this for each timer interrupt, effects by voice output according to the voice command can be executed by the speakers 8L and 8R, and effects of the lighting mode according to the lamp command are game effect lamp 9 You can do it with

  If there is no execution setting after step S725 (step S724; No), the process of step S704 is executed.

  By performing such a series of processes for each timer interrupt, the first effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120) resets the second effect control board 30 (transmits a reset signal), and the second effect control board Confirmation of the rise of 30 (confirmed by the rise signal), generation and transmission of the second effect control command and accompanying transmission of the thumb check (there is also addition of the number of remaining time short), confirmation of reception of the second effect control command (command reception It is possible to confirm that the second effect control board 30 is operating normally (confirmed by a normal operation signal), and to execute effects using the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9, and the like.

  Next, main operations in the second effect control board 30 will be described.

  In the second effect control board 30, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the display control unit 31 is activated once, and then the reset signal is supplied from the first effect control board 12. When the reset signal is supplied, the display control unit 31 (such as VDP) restarts and executes the second effect control main process of FIG. 22 (Note that this process is also performed after the power is turned on. Is started when it is supplied and restarted).

  The display control unit 31 first executes predetermined initialization processing to clear the VRAM and the like, set various initial values, and perform register setting of CTC (counter / timer circuit) included in the display control unit 31 (see FIG. Step S71). Thus, the display control unit 31 is reset. When the initialization process is completed, the display control unit 31 transmits the rising signal to the first effect control board 12 because the display control unit 31 is ready to execute the normal process for effect execution (that is, in the rising state). (Step S71). The display control unit 31 may take time to start up (initial setting etc.) compared to the CPU 103 of the main board 11 and the CPU 120 for effect control of the first effect control board 12, etc. (It is noted that after the start-up, a demonstration display is performed, whereby the player starts playing the game.)

  After step S72, the display control unit 31 sets a predetermined timer initial value in the operation confirmation timer (step S73). The operation confirmation timer is provided in the VRAM or the like of the display control unit 31 and is for measuring the period until the next transmission timing of the normal operation signal, and the timer initial value is the transmission interval of the normal operation signal (here Is a value corresponding to 1 second).

  After step S73, the display control unit 31 determines whether a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area such as a VRAM is turned on (step S74). The timer interrupt flag corresponds to a predetermined time (for example, the display period of the image of the image display device 5) based on, for example, the register setting of CTC or the like in the timer interrupt process executed separately from the second effect control main process. It is set to the on state every 33 ms). At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits. Therefore, the processing described later is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs (every 33 ms).

  In addition, on the side of the second effect control board 30, a process for taking in (for receiving) the second effect control command from the first effect control board 12 separately from the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time has elapsed. As appropriate. The received second effect control command is stored, for example, in a second effect control command reception buffer provided in the VRAM or the like in the receiving order (note that, if a check sum is attached, the check sum is also the second effect control command Stored corresponding to The command stored in the second effect control command reception buffer is to be deleted by the display control unit 31 at an appropriate timing when it is used in processing of second effect control command analysis described later.

  When the timer interrupt flag is on (step S74; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S75), and the second effect control command analysis process (FIG. 23) is executed (FIG. 23) Step S76).

  In the second effect control command analysis and the like process, the display control unit 31 checks the second effect control command reception buffer (step S772), and the data is all data as the second effect control command which is the reception command. It is determined (step S773). As described above, the header of the second effect control command is the first effect control command, and the first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data, which is data of the upper byte of the first effect control command, is always "1". It becomes. On the other hand, the first bit (binary number) of the EXT data, which is the data of the lower byte of the first effect control command, is "0". In addition, the footer of the second effect control command specifies the number of remaining time short, and since it takes only a value of up to 100 in decimal number, the top of each byte of upper 1 byte and lower 1 byte of the footer The bit is also "0". Furthermore, the sum check also has the leading bit "0" as described above. For this reason, it is understood that 1-byte data in which the first bit is “1” is the header of the second effect control command (MODE data of the first effect control command). Also, when the first effect control command included in the second effect control command is the above-mentioned specific command (one of the variation pattern specification command, the hit start specification command, the hit end specification command, and the customer wait demo specification command) ( A checksum can be obtained, which can be identified by the header of the second effect control command (the MODE data of the first effect control command). That is, when the first effect control command included in the second effect control command is not a specific command, three 1-byte data (hereinafter referred to as a subsequent 1-byte data) having a leading bit “0” continue (header low order And the footer consist of the following 1 byte data). When the first effect control command included in the second effect control command is a specific command, four subsequent 1-byte data follows (the header lower portion and the footer are formed by the first 3 bytes of the subsequent 1-byte data) , Checksum is composed of the last one byte). On the other hand, if the number of subsequent 1-byte data is 2 or less or 5 or more (for example, only 1 subsequent 1-byte data following MODE data and no subsequent data is stored in the buffer, or If the subsequent one-byte data is one and the subsequent data is another MODE data, etc.), the data constituting the second effect control command is not complete. In step S 773, the display control unit 31 determines whether all the data in the second effect control command reception buffer is complete data as one or more second effect control commands (all the second effects in the buffer). When the control command is not determined (for example, when the second effect control command includes the specific command, the second effect control command does not continue after the four successive 1-byte data) When 1 effect control command is included, if 3 subsequent 1 byte data are not continued (step S773; No), it is abnormal reception, so all commands (data) in the 2nd effect control command reception buffer are deleted. Then (step S774), the process ends. In step S774, when there is an effect being executed, the execution of the effect may be stopped (for example, the effect control pattern set as a use pattern described later is reset, the effect process flag is reset to 0). And so on). Further, the display control unit 31 may supply a predetermined video signal to the image display device 5 to display a screen indicating that an abnormality has occurred.

  In step S773, it may be determined whether the data forming the second effect control command is complete by determining whether there are three or four subsequent one-byte data following the MODE data.

  If all the data in the second effect control command reception buffer is data that is complete as one or more second effect control commands (for example, when the second effect control command includes a specific command, four subsequent 1 byte data are When continuing, when the second effect control command includes the first effect control command other than the specific command, the case where three subsequent 1-byte data are continued) (step S771; Yes), one or more second effect control It is determined whether there is a checksum associated with the command (step S781). For example, it may be determined whether there are four subsequent 1-byte data commands. Alternatively, whether or not the second effect control command includes a specific command may be determined according to MODE data of the first effect control command. If a check sum is attached (step S781; Yes), add the data of each bit constituting the second effect control command, and add 7F to the value added to make the first bit 0. And calculate the checksum. Whether or not the calculated checksum and the associated checksum are the same determines the consistency of the command (step S 782). Thereafter, when it is determined that there is no match (step S783; No), processing such as deleting all the received commands is performed (step S784, the processing is the same as step S774), and the first effect control board 12 The command reception signal (non-matching) is transmitted to (step S 785), and the process ends. If the command matches (step S783: NO), the command reception signal (match) is transmitted (step S786).

  After step S786, when there is no reception command (second effect control command) accompanied by a checksum (step S781; No), a process according to the content of the reception command (MODE data), that is, the first reception command The process shown in FIG. 24 is performed depending on whether it is the second effect control command including the effect control command (step S78). In step S786, when there are a plurality of second effect control commands, the process shown in FIG. 24 is performed on all the second effect control commands.

  FIG. 24 shows the relationship between the first effect control command (first effect control command name) included in the second effect control command and the processing content corresponding to the second effect control command. The command reception flag, the command storage area, and the command buffer in FIG. 24 are provided in the VRAM of the display control unit 31 or the like. In addition, “set” of each command reception flag means turning on the flag. The state of each command reception flag and the command (second effect control command) stored in each command storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing (check the state of the flag and the command) It may be reset or erased at a time when it is not necessary.

  When the second effect control command including the game state specification command is received, a high probability flag (a flag which is turned on at a high probability according to the game state specified by the game state specification command, provided in a predetermined area such as VRAM) And the state of a high base flag (a flag that is turned on at high base and provided in a VRAM or the like). If the game state designation command designates a definite change state, the high certainty flag is turned on (if it is already on, the state is maintained). If the gaming state designating command designates the short time state, the high base flag is turned on (if the state is already on, the state is maintained).

  As shown in FIG. 25A), a hold display number (first hold display number) serving as a buffer number is set in the first start winning command buffer. At the time of reception of each second effect control command including the first start winning combination designation command, the first special view reserve memory number addition designation command, and the winning time determination result specification command, the first start winning combination designation command, the first special combination A figure reserve storage number addition designation command and a winning judgment determination result designation command are set to be stored sequentially from the top of the free space in the storage area corresponding to the first hold display numbers “1” to “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (B), a hold display number (second hold display number) as a buffer number is set in the second start winning command buffer. At the time of reception of each second effect control command including the second start prize designation command, the second special view reserve memory number addition designation command, and the winning time judgment result designation command, the first start prize designation command, the first special prize designation command, The figure reserve storage number addition designation command and the prize determination result designation command are stored as one set in order from the head of the free space in the storage area corresponding to the second reserve display numbers “1” to “4”.

  In addition, when the judgment result specification command at the time of winning is transmitted along with the first start winning specification specification command and the first special view reservation storage number addition specification command (when it is transmitted as the header of the second effect control command) When it is stored in the 1st start winning command command buffer and sent along with the 2nd start winning specified command and the 2nd special figure hold storage number addition specified command (when it is sent as the header of the 2nd production control command) Is stored in the second start winning command buffer. For example, the winning judgment determination command is stored in a storage area corresponding to a hold display number in which a start winning winning selection command and a special figure holding memory number addition specifying command are stored but the winning judgment determination command is not stored. It should be stored. Alternatively, information that can specify the storage location (pending display number) of the newly-stored start winning designation command may be stored in the VRAM or the like, and when analyzing the winning judgment result specifying command, the pending display number specified by the information. The winning determination result specifying command may be stored in association with the above. In addition, the first winning combination determination result specification command is prepared as the winning combination determination result specification command at the time of the first start winning combination occurrence, and the second winning combination determination result specification command as the winning combination determination result specification command at the second start winning combination occurrence The first winning determination result specification command (when sent as the header of the second effect control command) is stored in the first start winning command buffer, and the second winning determination result specification command (second When sent as a header of the effect control command) may be stored in the second start winning command buffer.

  When the winning determination result specifying command is stored in the first start winning command buffer, the first winning determination result specifying command reception flag is set (turned on). When the winning combination determination result designation command is stored in the second start winning combination command buffer, the second winning combination determination result designated command reception flag is set (turned on). Among the set of start winning combination commands, the winning combination determination result designation command is transmitted last. Therefore, depending on the state of the flag, the reception of one set of start winning combination commands and the command which is the start winning combination command You can see if it has been stored in the buffer.

  Since the first start winning command is transmitted as a part of the second effect control command from the main board 11 via the first effect control board 12 in response to the occurrence of suspension of the first special view game, (1) At the occurrence of suspension of the special figure game (when the first start winning occurrence occurs), one set of reception commands (first start winning command) stored in the first start winning command buffer is increased by one. Become. The second start winning command is transmitted as a part of the second effect control command from the main board 11 via the first effect control board 12 in response to the occurrence of suspension of the second special view game, so In response to the occurrence of the suspension of the special figure game, one set of reception commands (second start winning command) stored in the second start winning command buffer is increased by one.

  In addition, although the details will be described later, when the first special view game is executed, the first start winning command stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers "2" to "4" has a higher first number, respectively. (1) Shift to a pending display number "1" to "3" (see step S321 described later). Similarly, at the time of execution of the second special view game, the second start display number for the second start winning command stored corresponding to the second holding display numbers “2” to “4” is the upper number. Shift to “1” to “3” (see step S 321 described later).

  As described above, the first start winning command and hold data are stored corresponding to the same number in the hold display number of the first start winning command buffer and the hold number of the first special view hold storage unit. (And the first special view game corresponding to the pending data) will correspond, and the number of the first start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer is the first special view game first It becomes the same as the number of 1 special view reservation memory. Also, the second start winning command and the hold data (and the pending data) are stored corresponding to the same number in the hold display number of the second start winning command buffer and the hold number of the second special view hold storage unit. And the number of second start winning combination commands stored in the second start winning combination command buffer corresponds to the second special drawing reserve storage of the second special drawing game. It will be the same as the number.

  Furthermore, the respective hold display numbers in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer also correspond to the respective display positions of the hold display image. Specifically, each pending display number of the first start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the first pending display image provided in the area 5Ha of the display area 5H, and the pending display number "1" is The reserve display number "2" corresponds to the second display position from the left in the area 5Ha and the reserve display number "3" corresponds to the third display position from the left in the area 5Ha. , And the hold display number “4” corresponds to the fourth (rightmost) display position from the left in the area 5Ha. Specifically, each pending display number of the second start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the second pending display image provided in the area 5Hb of the display area 5H, and the pending display number "1" is The reserved display number "2" corresponds to the second display position from the left in the area 5Hb, and the reserved display number "3" corresponds to the third display position from the left in the area 5Hb. , And the hold display number "4" corresponds to the fourth (rightmost) display position from the left in the area 5Hb.

  Furthermore, in each of the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer, first hold change effect information that is information indicating that the first hold change effect is to be executed corresponding to each hold display number. And a storage area for storing pre-read chance information, which is information indicating execution of the pre-read chance.

  Here, the first hold change effect information indicates that the first hold change effect targeting the special view game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the information is executed, and the type of the first hold change effect It is information indicating (details will be described later).

  Here, pre-reading opportunity eye information indicates performing the pre-reading opportunity eye targeting the special drawing game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the information, and the type of pre-reading opportunity eye (details will be described later). It is the information which shows).

  Although details will be described later, when the variable display is executed, the first hold change presentation information and the read ahead chance information are checked, and the presence or absence of the execution of the first hold change presentation and the read ahead eye in the variable display The type is identified.

  In the start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 25, "0000 (H)" indicates that no command is stored, and "-" in the first hold change effect information column indicates first hold change effect information. Indicates that the first holding change effect targeting the special view game corresponding to the holding display number corresponding to the information is not executed. "-" In the column of pre-read chance eye information indicates that pre-read chance information is not stored (pre-read chance for targeting the special-figure game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the information is not executed) Show.

  In addition, when the second effect control command including the first special view reserve storage number addition designation command is received, a process is performed to newly display the first reserve display image in the area 5Ha of the display area 5H. At the time of reception of the second effect control command including the second special view reserve storage number addition designation command, processing is performed to newly display the second reserve display image in the area 5Ha of the display area 5H. As a result, the first hold display image is incremented by one in response to the first special view game being newly held based on the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second hold display image is incremented by one in response to the second special drawing game being newly held based on the occurrence of the second start winning. Note that the update of the hold display image may be performed in a prefetch notice setting process described later.

  In addition, when receiving the second effect control command including the customer waiting demo specification command, the image display device 5 is controlled (the video signal is sequentially transmitted) to cause the image display device 5 to perform the demonstration display. The demonstration display is performed until the variable display is started. In addition, the display control unit 31 may transmit, to the first effect control board 12, a lamp command or an audio command for executing effects by sound output from the speakers 8 L, 8 R, lighting of the game effect lamp 9 or the like.

  After returning to FIG. 22 and executing the second effect control command analysis process (step S76), the effect control process process is executed (step S77). The effect control process will be described later. Then, the effect random number updating process is executed (step S78). In the effect random number updating process, software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by a random counter such as a VRAM as various random number values used for effect control. Thereafter, the timer value of the operation check timer is decremented by 1 (step S79), and it is determined whether the decremented timer value has become 0 (step S80). If it has become 0 (step S80; Yes), A normal operation signal is transmitted (step S81), and then an initial value (same as the initial value in step S73) is set in the operation confirmation timer (step S82), and the process in step S74 is executed again (after subtraction The same applies to the case where the timer value is not 0 (step S80; No)). A normal operation signal is periodically transmitted to the first effect control board 12 by the steps S79 to S82.

  Next, the effect control process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 26, the display control unit 31 first executes the pre-read advance notice setting process (step S161), and then the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area such as VRAM (at first, In accordance with 0), one of the processes in steps S170 to S175 described below is selected and executed.

  First, the advance notice setting process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of pre-reading notice setting processing.

  In the preview advance notice setting process, first, the display control unit 31 determines whether or not the command for starting winning at this time is newly received this time (whether or not received as a header of the second effect control command. Hereinafter, other first effect control The same is true for the command (step S671). For example, when the first prize determination result designated command reception flag or the second prize determination result designated command reception flag is on, the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer is new. Since one set of start winning command is stored, it is determined that a new start winning command has been received (step S671; Yes).

  Here, when both the first winning determination result designated command reception flag and the second winning determination result designated command reception flag are on, the second start winning command buffer is stored here. For the new start winning command, that is, the second start winning command is determined to be newly received, and the following processing is performed.

  When a plurality of sets of start winning commands are stored in the start winning command buffer, the following processing may be performed for each set of start winning commands. For example, which of the start winning combination commands stored in the first starting winning combination command buffer and the second starting winning combination command buffer is the reception command of the starting winning combination command, etc. Information that can be specified is held in the VRAM or the like at the time of command analysis processing, and in the pre-read advance notice setting processing, the predetermined special order game (second special figure game has priority and hold) for start winning combination commands (each hold) of each set. The following processing may be performed according to the order of display numbers, or the order of reception of start winning combination commands, and the like.

  In the case where there is no reception of a new start winning command, such as when both the first winning determination result designated command receiving flag and the second winning determination result designated command receiving flag are off (step S671; No), Since the pre-reading notice is not executed, the pre-reading notice setting process is ended.

  If a new start winning command is received (step S 671; Yes), it is determined whether the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is “1” (step S 672), the new If the hold display number corresponding to the start winning command received in is not “1” (in the case of “2” to “4”) (step S 672; No), is the execution prohibition condition of the prefetch notice established? Is determined (step S673). The execution prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting the execution of the advance notice, and here, the winning judgment determination result specifying command included in the newly received start winning selection command designates “no determination” as the determination result When there is a determination of "big hit" in the variable display to be executed before the target (when the content of the start winning command buffer is checked, the hold display number corresponding to the newly received starting winning command is received) Also when each winning combination determination result specification command of the previous holding display number or the newly received start winning combination command is the first starting winning combination command, each winning combination determination stored in the second starting winning combination command buffer It is a condition that is satisfied when, for example, there is a command specifying the winning determination result of “big hit” as the result specifying command.

  If the pre-read advance notice execution prohibition condition is not satisfied (step S673; No), it is determined whether the first hold change presentation is to be performed (step S674A). For example, when the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer are checked, and the first hold change effect information is stored in any of the command buffers, the first hold change effect is It is determined that it is scheduled to be executed (step S 674 A; Yes).

  If the first hold change effect information is not stored in either the first start winning command buffer or the second start win command buffer, and the first hold change effect is not scheduled to be executed (step S674A; No), the prefetching is performed. It is determined whether the chance is scheduled to be executed (step S 674 B). For example, the contents stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer are checked, and the read ahead chance is scheduled to be executed if the read ahead chance information is stored in any of the command buffers. It determines with (step S674B; Yes).

  If the read ahead chance information is not stored in any of the first start winning command buffer and the second start win command buffer and the read ahead chance is not scheduled (step S 674 B; No), the read ahead chance is executed The presence or absence of the character is determined (step S 675).

  In step S 675, the display control unit 31 first performs numerical data representing a random number value SR 1 for determining whether to perform the prefetch opportunity or not updated by the random number circuit or the effect random counter (provided in VRAM or the like). Extract. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR1, the presence or absence of the execution of the pre-read chance is determined with reference to the pre-read chance eye execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the CGROM or the like.

  In the look-ahead chance execution decision table, for example, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR1 varies in accordance with the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command (the percentage of determination in FIG. The numerical value range) may be assigned to “no execution”, “prefetch chance eye A”, and “prefetch chance eye B” as the determination result.

  In this embodiment, two types of pre-reading chance eyes are prepared, one is "pre-reading chance eye A" and the other is "pre-reading chance eye B". "Ahead of read ahead A" and "premacy of return B" have different target big hit expectations and different chances to stop (as shown in FIG. Stop and at the read-ahead chance eye B, an odd predetermined chance eye stops.) In addition, the decoration pattern may be made to emit light at the time of stopping the chance eye, and in this case, it is possible to distinguish between the two by setting the emission color to be different for "prefetch chance eye A" and "prefetch chance eye B". You may do it.

  If the determination result assigned to the determination value matching the random number value SR1 extracted this time according to the winning determination result is “no execution” in the pre-read chance eye execution determination table, the display control unit 31 reads the prefetch opportunity eye It decides not to execute, if it is "prefetch chance A", it decides to carry out the prefetch chance A, and if it is "prefetch chance B", it decides to carry out the prefetch chance B (the decision result is VRAM etc.) It may be stored in a predetermined area (the same applies to other decisions).

  As understood from the determination ratio of FIG. 28, when the winning determination result is "big hit", it is easy to be determined in the order of "prefetch chance eye B", "prefetch chance eye A", and "no execution" In the case of a loss, the opposite is true. For this reason, the jackpot expectation is the highest when "the read ahead chance B" is executed, and the lowest when the read ahead chance is not performed. In this way, the pre-read chance predicts that the target's big hit expectation is high, and it pre-tells that the pre-read chance B is greater than the pre-read chance A, the big hit expectability.

  After step S675, it is determined whether or not the first hold change presentation is to be performed (step S676). In step S 676, the display control unit 31 first extracts numerical value data indicating a random number value SR 2 for determining whether or not to execute the first hold change presentation, which is updated by a random number circuit or a presentation random counter. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR2, it is determined whether or not to execute the first hold change presentation with reference to a first hold change presentation execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the CGROM or the like.

  In the first hold change effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value SR2 is different in the range (decision ratio shown in FIG. It is sufficient that the numerical value range which realizes the above is allocated to “No execution”, “Hold → blue”, and “Hold → red” as the determination result.

  In this embodiment, two types of first hold change effects are prepared, and one is an effect of changing the color of the hold memory image from white (the color at the time of normal use) to blue (in the effect of “hold → blue”) Yes, hereinafter, in the first hold change effect (also referred to as blue), the other effect that changes the color of the hold memory image from white to red (it is an effect of “hold → red”, hereinafter, first hold change) It is also called a production (red). In addition, the special symbol is common to both.

  If the determination result assigned to the determination value that matches the random value SR2 extracted this time according to the determination result at the time of winning is “no execution” in the first hold change effect execution determination table, the display control unit 31 is the first It is decided not to execute the pending change presentation, and it is decided to carry out the first pending presentation (blue) if it is “pending → blue”, and the first pending production (red) if “pending → red” Then I decide.

  As understood from the determination ratio of FIG. 29, when the winning determination result is "big hit", it is easy to be determined in the order of "hold-> red", "hold-> blue", and "no execution", and "loss" In the case of, it is the opposite. For this reason, the jackpot expectation degree is highest when "the first hold change effect (red)" is executed (that is, when the hold display image turns red), and "the first hold change effect (blue)" Is the next highest (ie, when the on-hold display image turns blue), and is the lowest when the first on-hold change effect is not performed. As described above, the first hold change presentation effects that the display color of the hold display image is changed to give notice that the jackpot expectation of the target (the variable display corresponding to the hold display image) is high, and the hold display image When it changes to red, it predicts that big hit expectation is higher than when the retention display picture changes to blue.

  After step S 676, the display control unit 31 determines whether or not it is determined in steps S 675 and S 676 that the prefetch chance eye B and the first hold change presentation are to be executed (step S 677). If there is (step S677; Yes), the presence or absence of cancellation of the first hold change effect is determined (step S678).

  In step S 678, the display control unit 31 first extracts numerical value data indicating a random number value SR 3 for determining the presence or absence of cancellation of the first hold change presentation, which is updated by a random number circuit or a presentation random counter. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR3, the presence / absence of cancellation of the first hold change effect is determined with reference to a cancellation presence / absence determination table stored and prepared in advance in a CGROM or the like.

  In the cancellation presence / absence determination table, for example, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random number SR3 are assigned to “execution cancel” and “no cancellation”, which become determination results in a numerical range that realizes the determination ratio of FIG. It should just be.

  The display control unit 31 determines to cancel the execution of the first hold change effect if the determination result assigned to the determination value matching the currently extracted random number value SR3 in the cancellation presence / absence determination table is “execution cancellation”, If it is "no cancellation", it is decided not to cancel the execution of the first hold change presentation.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when it is determined to execute the first hold change presentation and the pre-read chance, the execution of the first hold change presentation is canceled at a high rate.

  When it is not determined to execute either the preread chance eye B or the first hold change effect (step S677; No), after step S678, the above determination result is used as the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning prize The start winning combination command buffer is recorded corresponding to the hold display number of the new start winning combination command at this time (step S679).

  For example, when it is determined to execute the prefetch opportunity eye A, information indicating that the prefetch opportunity eye A is to be executed (for example, “prefetch opportunity eye A”) is recorded as the prefetch opportunity eye information. For example, when it is determined to execute the pre-read chance eye B, information indicating that the pre-read chance eye B is to be performed (for example, “pre-read chance eye B”) is recorded as pre-read chance eye information.

  In addition, when it is decided not to execute the pre-reading opportunity eye, pre-reading opportunity eye information is not recorded, but the information to the effect that pre-reading opportunity eye is not executed (it is information which shows that pre-reading opportunity eye information is not stored). ) May be stored in the storage area of the pre-read chance eye information.

  For example, when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect (blue), information indicating that the first hold change effect (blue) is to be performed (for example, “hold → blue”) is changed to the first hold change Record as effect information. For example, when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect (red), information indicating that the first hold change effect (red) is to be performed (for example, “hold → red”) is changed to the first hold change Record as effect information. However, when the execution of the first hold change effect is canceled in step S678, the first hold change effect information is not recorded.

  In addition, when it is decided not to execute the first hold change effect, or when there is the above-mentioned cancellation, the first hold change effect information is not recorded, but the information indicating that the first hold change effect is not executed (the first 1) may also be stored in the storage area of the first on-hold change effect information, which is also information indicating that the on-hold change effect information is not stored.

  If the preread opportunity is to be executed (step S674B; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second hold change presentation is to be performed (step S681).

  In step S 681, the display control unit 31 first extracts numerical value data indicating a random number value SR 4 for determining the presence / absence of execution of the second hold change presentation, which is updated by a random number circuit or a presentation random counter. Subsequently, based on the random number value SR4, with reference to a second hold change presentation execution determination table (FIG. 29) prepared and stored in advance in a CGROM or the like, it is determined whether or not the second hold change presentation is performed. .

  In the second hold change effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR4 becomes a determination result within a different range according to the in-winning determination result designated by the in-winning determination result designation command. It may be assigned to "no execution", "pending-> blue", and "pending-> red".

  In this embodiment, two types of second pending change effects are prepared, and one is an effect of changing the color of the pending stored image from white to blue (the effect of “pending → blue”, hereinafter, the second The other is the effect of changing the color of the suspended memory image from white to red in the suspended change effect (blue) (also referred to as “reserved → red”, hereinafter also referred to as the second suspended change effect (red)). ).

  If the determination result assigned to the determination value that matches the random value SR4 extracted this time according to the determination result at the time of winning is “no execution” in the second hold change presentation execution determination table, the display control unit 31 second It is decided not to execute the pending change presentation, and if it is "pending → blue", it is decided to execute the second pending change presentation (blue), and if "pending → red", the second pending change presentation (red) is executed Then I decide.

  As understood from the determination ratio of FIG. 29, when the winning determination result is "big hit", it is easy to be determined in the order of "hold-> red", "hold-> blue", and "no execution", and "loss" In the case of, it is the opposite. For this reason, the jackpot expectation degree is highest when "second hold change effect (red)" is executed (that is, when the hold display image turns red), and "second hold change effect (blue)" Is the next highest (i.e., when the hold display image turns red), and is the lowest when the second hold change presentation is not performed. As described above, the second hold change presentation notifies that the target (the variable display corresponding to the hold display image) has a high hit probability by changing the display color of the hold display image, and the hold display image When it changes to red, it predicts that big hit expectation is higher than when the retention display picture changes to blue.

  After step S681, it is determined whether execution of the second hold change presentation has been determined (step S682). If it is determined that the second hold change presentation is to be performed (step S682; Yes), the determined type The second hold change presentation of is executed (step S683). For example, by causing a predetermined display control command to be transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like, the target hold display image (the hold corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command at this time) The second hold change presentation is performed by changing the color of the display image). When executing the second hold change presentation (blue), the target hold display image is changed to blue, and when the second hold change presentation (red) is performed, the target hold display image is changed to red.

  As described above, the second hold change presentation is executed immediately after the display of the hold display image (appearingly, it appears that the display of the hold display image is started in the color after the second hold change presentation is performed). On the other hand, the first hold change effect is not executed immediately after the hold display image is displayed, but is executed by the variable display started thereafter (details will be described later). The color after changing the color of the hold display image in the first hold change production and the color after changing the color of the hold display image in the second hold change production are common, and the big hit expectation of each color The same applies to the first hold change effect and the second hold change effect, which differ in the presence / absence of the display of the special symbol and the execution timing, and are common in that the hold display image is changed.

  After step S679, after step S683, when the hold display number is “1” (step 672; Yes), when the execution prohibition condition of the prefetch notice is satisfied (step 673; Yes), execution of the first hold change presentation When there is a schedule (step S674A; Yes), when it is determined that the second hold change effect is not to be executed (step S682; No), when there is no reception of a new start winning command (step S671; No). Pre-reading notice setting processing ends.

  As shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, the pre-read chance eye B> 1st hold change production (red) and 2nd hold change production (red)> 1st hold change production (blue) and 2nd hold change production (blue) > Big hit expectation is high in order of pre-reading chance eye A. In addition, when it is determined that the preread chance eye B and the first hold change presentation are to be performed, there is a high possibility that the execution of the first hold change presentation is canceled as shown in FIG. For this reason, the pre-read chance eye B and the first hold change presentation are difficult to be executed for the same target. Note that the first hold change effect is executed by the variable display to be started next, as described later. Further, as described later, the preread chance is executed in each variable display from the next started variable display to the variable display executed before the target. In addition, when it is decided to execute the first hold change effect and the pre-reading chance eye A with a low hit probability, the special symbol is in the eye of the pre-reading chance eye in the variable display (first variable display) to be started next It is replaced and displayed (other than the special symbol, a decorative symbol constituting a chance eye according to the type of the pre-reading chance eye is derived and displayed), the color of the pending display image of the target is changed, and the second 1 Hold change production is executed with priority.

  Next, the processes of steps S170 to S175 will be described.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0".

  In the variable display start waiting process, the display control unit 31 receives a change start designation command from the main substrate 11 (whether or not it is received as a header of a second effect control command. Hereinafter, the same applies to other commands as appropriate). It is determined whether or not it has been received. In addition, the said determination may be determined by whether the 1st or 2nd change start designation command reception flag controlled by processing, such as 2nd production control command analysis, is in an ON state (when ON) Received). The same applies to the case of confirming the presence or absence of reception of another command, for example, and the presence or absence of reception of the command may be confirmed based on the state of the reception flag corresponding to the command to be confirmed.

  When the change start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” to start variable display of the decorative symbol in synchronization with the start of the special view game, and then the variable display start waiting process Ends. If the fluctuation start designation command has not been received, the variable display start waiting process ends as it is.

  In the variable display start waiting process, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is received instead of the fluctuation start designation command (when received as the header of the second effect control command), the value of the effect process flag is “1”. It may be updated to In this case, the variation pattern designation command also designates information specifying whether the variable display to be executed this time is for the first special figure or for the second special figure game. In addition, a fluctuation pattern specification command reception flag is provided, and when the fluctuation pattern specification command is received, the flag is set by processing such as second effect control command analysis, and in the variable display start waiting process, based on the state of the flag. It may be determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process.

  In the variable display start setting process, the display control unit 31 first shifts the storage content of the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer and checks the storage content after the shift (step S 321). . In the shift of the stored content, when the first change start designation command is received, the first start stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers “2” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer The command at the time of winning, the preread chance eye information, and the first hold change presentation information are shifted to the first hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the upper number respectively (corresponding to the first hold display number “1” before the shift) Stored content is deleted). When the second change start designation command is received, the second start winning command and preread chance stored corresponding to the second hold display numbers “2” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer The eye information and the second hold change effect information are shifted to the second hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the upper numbers, respectively (the storage content corresponding to the second hold display number “1” before the shift is deleted ).

  After step S321, it is determined whether or not preread chance item information is stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer after shift (step S323). If the preread chance eye information is stored (step S323; Yes), the current fluctuation pattern (specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area) and the type of the current preread chance eye A chance corresponding to (indicated by the above-mentioned pre-reading chance eye information) is determined as the final stop symbol (decided decoration symbol) (step S324). For example, if the fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern, the reach chance eye of “4 2 4” (“forelook chance eye A”) or “5 3 5” (“foresight chance eye B”) Determined as the final stop symbol. For example, when the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, the non-reach chance of “4 4 2” (for “prefetch chance eye A”) or “5 5 3” (for “prefetch chance eye B”) Determine your eyes as the final stop symbol.

  If the preread opportunity eye information is not stored (step S323; No), it is determined whether the first hold change effect information is stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second start win command buffer after shifting. (Step S325). When the first hold change effect information is stored (step S325; Yes), the combination of the decorative symbols including the special symbol, which is a combination according to the current fluctuation pattern, is determined as the final stop symbol (decided decorative symbol) (Step S326). For example, when the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, "6 6" or "7 7" is determined as the final stop symbol (it is randomly determined using random numbers and a table). do it.). For example, when the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, "6 4" or "7 5" is determined as the final stop symbol (it is randomly selected using a random value and a table. You can decide.). "Holding" is a special symbol used in the first hold change effect to indicate that the hold changes. As described above, here, among the decorative symbols constituting the final stop symbol, the symbols other than the special symbol do not constitute chances. In other words, chance collapse is not determined to be the final stop symbol. In addition, the chance eye-dropping is a combination that expects the chance eyes before the final stop pattern stop (before the final decoration pattern stop), and in this embodiment, “left” → “right” → “middle” Since the decorative symbols stop in order, the "left" decorative symbol (the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L) and the "right" decorative symbol (the decorative symbol display area 5R) are displayed among the final stop symbols. A decorative pattern) refers to a combination that matches the first-read chance eye.

  If the first hold change effect information is not stored (step S325; No), the current variation pattern and the current display result (display result designated by the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area) The combination of decorative designs according to is determined as the final stop design (finalized decorative design) (step S327). For example, when the display result this time is "big hit", one of "4 4 4", "5 5 5", "6 6 6" and "7 7 7" is determined as the final stop symbol. If the display result this time is "loss", if the fluctuation pattern this time is a reach fluctuation pattern, one of a plurality of reach loss combinations prepared in advance is determined as the final stop pattern (in which reach loss combination is made If the current fluctuation pattern is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, the final stop of any one of a plurality of non-reach combinations prepared in advance may be performed. It is determined as a pattern (a non-reach combination may be determined at random using random number values and a table). Here, as the reach loss combination and the non-reach combination that can be determined as the final stop design, the above-mentioned chance eye drop is included (the above-mentioned chance eye itself is also excluded). When the stop symbol of "left" and the stop symbol of "right" stop by this, when these stop symbols constitute a part of the chance eye, a chance eye is established (step S324) The case where it is executed and the case where it does not hold (when step S327 is executed) can be made to exist (it is possible to prevent the chance eye from being decided at the timing when the symbol stops in "left" and "right" ( Especially in the case of non-reach)).

  When the final stop symbol is randomly determined, it may be determined that the big hit expectation is higher when the odd decorative symbol is stopped than when the even decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  After step S324, it is determined whether the first hold change effect information is stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second start win command buffer after the shift (step S330).

  When the first hold change effect information is stored (step S330; Yes), after step S326, it is determined to execute the first hold change effect of the type indicated by the first hold change effect information ( Step S331). In step S331, among the final stop symbols determined in step S324 or S326, the stop symbol of "inside" is replaced with a special symbol (when it has already become a special symbol by the process of step S326, replacement is unnecessary). ), When the first hold change effect information indicates that the first hold change effect (blue) is to be executed, the hold display image corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the first hold change effect information (target hold display If it is decided to execute the first on-hold change effect for changing the image to blue, and the first on-hold change effect information indicates that the first on-hold change effect (red) is to be executed, It is determined to execute the first hold change effect for changing the hold display image (the hold display image of the target) corresponding to the corresponding hold display number to red. Thereafter, the first hold change effect information is deleted (step S332). As a result, the first hold change presentation is performed only with the variable display that is initially executed after the execution determination of the presentation.

  After step S332, when the first hold change effect information is not stored after step S327 (step S330; No), the effect control pattern according to the current variation pattern or the above determination result is displayed as the present decoration pattern It sets as a use pattern used for the variable display of (step S333). Specifically, the decoration pattern in a mode in which the variation pattern this time designates and the final stop symbol determined above (the final stop symbol after replacement when there is a special symbol) is derived and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol An effect control pattern for executing variable display of symbols is set as the current usage pattern. Further, when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect, the effect control pattern for executing the first hold change effect of the determined type is set as the current use pattern.

  After step S333, the display control unit 31 sets, for example, a timer value corresponding to the special pattern fluctuation time corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern as an initial value to the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area such as VRAM. (Step S334).

  Then, the variation of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 is started (step S327). At this time, the image display device 5 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in step S333, for example (transmission of video signal, etc. The same applies to the control hereinafter) to display the image. The variation of the decorative symbol is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" provided in the display area of the device 5.

  Thereafter, update setting of the display of the hold display image is performed (step S 336). For example, when the first special view reserve storage number subtraction designation command is received (when received as the header of the second effect control command), the image display device 5 is controlled to control the left side of the display area 5H. The leftmost first hold display image in the area 5Ha is erased, and each other first hold display image is shifted to the display position next to the left (when there is one first hold display image, the first hold display image concerned) Only the deletion of). For example, when the second special view reserve storage number subtraction designation command is received (when received as a header of the second effect control command), the image display device 5 is controlled to control the right of the display area 5H. The leftmost second hold display image in the area 5Hb is erased, and each of the other second hold display images is shifted to the display position next to the left (when there is one second hold display image, the second hold display image concerned) Only the deletion of).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the high base flag is in the on state (step S 337). When the high base flag is in the on state (step S 337; Yes), the number of remaining time short is displayed (FIG. 36). The number of short remaining times (the number of remaining executions of variable display that can be executed during the short time state) specified by the footer of the second effect control command (the second effect control command having the variation pattern specification command as a header) stored in Control for updating and displaying on the image display device 5 is performed (step S338).

  In step S338, when the high base flag is off (step S337; No), the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "2" (step S339), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  The variable display process of step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display processing.

  In the variable display processing, the display control unit 31 first determines, based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer, whether or not the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern has elapsed. Step S551. As an example, in the process of step S551, the data included in the effect control pattern, which is associated with the process timer determination value equaling the timer value of the effect control process timer decremented by 1 and reduced by 1, is the end code It is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed by determining whether or not

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special map fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), it is determined whether the present time is the first hold change presentation execution period (step S552). The period may be defined by the effect control pattern or the like. If the present is the first hold change effect execution period (step S552; Yes), the display control unit 31 performs, for example, the effect for executing the first hold change effect included in the effect control pattern currently set. A number of control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting data, etc.) based on effect control execution data associated with a process timer determination value having the same value as the effect control process timer value. 1 Production operation control to execute the hold change production (basically, it is a control to control the image display device 5 to display a rendering image, but the speakers 8L and 8R output sound, the game effect lamp 9, etc. A lamp command or a voice command may be transmitted to the first effect control board 12 to execute an effect of driving the light on / off. The operation control do the same.). Execution of the first hold change presentation is realized by repeatedly executing step S552 for each timer interrupt.

  In the first hold change effect, the display color of the hold display image of the target is changed after temporarily stopping the final stop symbol including the special symbol (for example, while making it slightly rock and stop) (FIG. 34) ). The final stop symbol that has been temporarily stopped is completely stopped thereafter, and the variable display ends (step S572 described later). As described above, in the first hold change effect, the special symbol is stopped earlier by the temporary stop even when the first hold change effect is not executed, so the period during which the hold display symbol is changed before the final stop symbol is derived It can be secured. In addition, at the time of execution of the first hold change effect, the stop timing (temporary stop timing) of the decorative symbols other than the special symbol (the decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R for "left" and "right") , And may be the same as when not performing the first pending change effect. Also, the stop timing of the special symbol may be the same as when the first hold change effect is not being executed (in this case, the stop timing is the final stop symbol stop timing of step S572, etc. described later).

  After step S553, if the present is not the first hold change effect execution period (step S552; No), the display control unit 31 determines whether the reach effect execution period is currently (step S554). The execution period may be defined by the effect control pattern or the like. If it is the execution period (step S 554; Yes), for example, the display control unit 31 includes effect control execution data (display control data, audio) for performing reach effect included in the effect control pattern currently set Based on the presentation control execution data associated with the process timer determination value, which is the same value as the presentation control process timer, among the control data, lighting data, etc.), the presentation operation control to execute reach presentation is performed (Step S555). Execution of reach effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S555 for each timer interrupt.

After step S555, or when it is not a reach effect execution period (step S554; No), the display control unit 31 controls the other effect operation according to the currently set effect control pattern (for example, variable display of the decorative symbol) And the like (step S556). After the step S556, the variable display processing ends.

  The data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is the end code, and the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes ), It is determined whether or not the symbol determination designating command has been received (whether or not it has been received as the header of the second effect control command) (such as whether or not the corresponding reception flag is on) (step S571). At this time, if the command is not received (step S571; No), the variable display processing is ended and the process waits. In addition, after the variable display time elapses, when the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol determination specification command, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol determination specification command. It may be performed.

  When the symbol determination designating command is received in step S561 (step S571; Yes), for example, the image display device 5 is controlled to derive and display the final stop symbol which is the variable display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol. (Step S572). The final stop symbol is the final stop symbol determined in step S171 (including the special symbol when the special symbol replacement process is performed). When the final stop symbol is a chance eye of a look-ahead chance, a look-ahead chance eye is executed by stopping the chance eye. When the first hold change effect is being executed, the final stop symbol (decorative symbol of the combination including the special symbol) being temporarily stopped is completely stopped to determine the stop symbol (for example, the swing is stopped to be complete) Stop). The control content of the derivation display may be defined by, for example, the effect control pattern, but for example, the data of the final stop symbol is held in the VRAM or the like, and the final stop symbol is derived and displayed based on the held data. May be After step S572, the timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S573). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special-pattern-per-wait process (step S574), and the variable display process is ended.

  In addition, in step S572, the special symbol may be stopped for the first time. In this case, the hold display image may be changed after the variable display ends.

  By repeatedly executing step S172 for each timer interrupt, execution of various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols, first hold change effect, and reach effect is realized.

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3."

  In the waiting process for the special figure, the display control unit 31 determines whether or not the hit start designation command has been received (whether or not it has been received as the header of the second effect control command). Then, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the execution setting of the jackpot effect (rendering during the jackpot gaming state) is performed. The big hit internal effect is an effect from the start of the fanfare to the end of the end among effects performed during the big hit gaming state. In the execution setting of the big hit during the production, for example, set the production control pattern for executing the above big hit during the production pattern to use pattern, the timer control value according to the execution time of the production control pattern set as the use pattern production control process Set to timer. After that, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "4", and the special drawing hit waiting process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit start designation command has not been received yet, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. For example, it is determined whether the waiting time has elapsed by subtracting one from the timer value of the effect control process timer and determining whether the timer value obtained by subtracting one is “0”. If the timer value after the subtraction of 1 is not “0”, it means that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, and the present processing is ended as it is.

  If the timer value after 1 subtraction is "0", it means that the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed, so it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "loss", The value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value, and the present process is ended.

  The in-hit processing at step S 174 is processing to be executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”.

  In the processing during hit, the display control unit 31 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and among the data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern, has the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1. The rendering operation control is performed based on the rendering control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value.

  In the hit processing, it is further determined whether the hit end designation command has been received (whether there has been reception as the header of the second effect control command), and if the hit end designation command is not received, all round games are ended. Since the process is not performed, the process is ended without updating the value of the rendering process flag. In addition, when the hit end specification command is received, it means that each round game is all finished, and in order to start the execution of the ending effect, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the step S175 "5 Update to "and complete the process during hit.

  In addition, at the time of the said update, the production control pattern for performing an ending is set as a use pattern, and also the timer initial value according to the execution time of the production control pattern selected as a usage pattern is set to a production control process timer. The effect control pattern of the ending may be set in advance.

  By repeatedly executing step S174 (particularly, the above-described effect operation control) for each timer interrupt, the execution of the jackpot effect performed and set in step S173 is realized.

  The ending process of step S175 is a process performed when the value of the effect process flag is "5".

  In the ending process, the display control unit 31 determines whether the ending execution period has elapsed. For example, it is determined whether or not the data included in the effect control pattern is an end code, which is associated with the process timer determination value which is the same as the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 and 1, subtracting the timer value of the effect control process timer. To determine whether the ending period has elapsed.

  If the data included in the effect control pattern is not the end code and the ending execution period has not elapsed, the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern Based on the effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value having the same value as in, the effect operation control of the ending is performed, and the present process is ended. If the data included in the effect control pattern is an end code and the ending execution period has elapsed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0", which is an initial value, and the present process is ended.

  By repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interrupt, it is possible to realize the execution of the ending effect set in the in-progress process.

  In the above series of processing, when the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "0", which is the initial value, one variable display or the like has ended, so the status of the rendering control process timer and various flags It is preferable to reset various data such as the value of the counter or the counter (that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) as appropriate.

(Effect screen etc.)
An example of the effect screen realized by the series of processes will be described.

  First, the look-ahead chance will be described with reference to FIG. After execution of the preread chance is determined (after the hold of the target occurs), when the next variable display is started (FIG. 33 (A), the hold display image T is the target), the preread chance after this. The eyes are executed. Assuming that the next variable display is non-reach, the non-reach chance eye (5 5 3) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol (decision decoration symbol) (FIG. 33 (B)). Thereafter, the next change (the next variable display) is started (FIG. 33 (C)). Assuming that reach is established in the variable display, the reach chance eye (53 5) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol (decision decoration symbol) (FIG. 33 (D)). Thereafter, target fluctuation (variable display) is started (FIG. 33E). As described above, the chances of reading are derived and displayed in each variable display before the target, so that the chances of prefetching are executed (in FIG. 24, the chance of watching B is executed).

  Next, the first hold change presentation will be described with reference to FIG. In the next variable display (Fig. 34 (A)) after the execution of the first hold change effect is determined (after the hold of the target occurs), the temporary stop of the final stop design including the special design is temporarily stopped before the symbol determination designating command is received. (FIG. 34 (B)). At this time, it is assumed that each symbol is not completely stopped by swinging or the like. Thereafter, the display color of the pending display image T which is the target changes to red or blue (FIG. 34 (C)), and then the final stop symbol including the special symbol completely stops and is determined as the stop symbol (FIG. D)).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the relationship between the first hold change presentation and the pre-read chance eye B will be described. In this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the first on-hold change effect and the prefetch chance eye B for the same target, the execution of the first on-hold change effect is canceled with high probability (step S678 and the like). On the other hand, the final stop symbol of the variable display of the decorative symbol at the time of execution of the first hold change effect does not become a chance eye drop unless it is executed together with the pre-read chance eye B (steps S331, S326, etc.). As described above, the first hold change effect is not executed along with the pre-read chance B in most cases, so the ratio that the final stop design at the time of the first hold change effect is the chance eye break does not become a chance eye drop Less than percentage. As described above, in this embodiment, the chances of pre-reading are “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (the “in” decorative symbol display area at a position where the special symbol stops differs from 5C). When the decorative pattern that makes up the eye of eye B is displayed stopped (when there is a possibility that the chance eye of eye B will occur) (Fig. 35 (A)), the eye of eye B is the last stop The possibility of being derived and displayed as a symbol (possibility that the chance eye of the pre-reading chance eye B is established) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol a combination of chance eye collapse including a special symbol without the chance eye being established It is higher than the possibility (Fig. 35 (B) and (C)). From another point of view, when the special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbol (here, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R make up the chance symbol of the read chance symbol B) It can be said that the possibility of stopping the displayed decorative design is low.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, the time remaining number of times is displayed in the time saving state, and the number of displayed times decreases each time the variable display is performed.

(Other example 1)
In addition, when performing the preread chance eye B, the first hold change presentation may not be performed. In this case, the display control unit 31 executes, for example, the processing illustrated in FIGS. 37 and 38.

  If the display control unit 31 determines No in step S 674 B (FIG. 27), the display control unit 31 performs the process of FIG. The display control unit 31 first determines the presence or absence of the execution of the pre-reading chance eye (step S 675). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S 675 that the preread chance eye B is to be executed (step S 691). If it is determined that the preread chance eye B is to be executed (step S 691; Yes) The presence or absence is determined (step S678). Steps S 675 and S 678 are the same as steps S 675 and S 678 in FIG. 27, but each effect (pre-read chance eye A, pre-read chance eye B, first hold change play (blue), first hold change play (red)) The determination ratio of is a determination ratio that satisfies the above-mentioned relationship between the jackpot expectation and the range of the determination value set in the reference table may be adjusted. After step S 678, when it is not determined to execute the pre-read chance eye B (step S 691; No), the processes after step S 679 in FIG. 27 are executed.

  Further, the display control unit 31 performs the process of FIG. 38 in the variable display start setting process of FIG. The display control unit 31 first determines the presence or absence of the execution of the pre-reading chance eye (step S 675). The display control unit 31 first performs the same process as step S 321 in FIG. 31 and determines whether or not the preread opportunity eye information is stored in the memory content after the shift (step S 381). The said process is a process similar to FIG.31 S323. If the preread chance eye information is stored (step S381; Yes), the chance corresponding to the type of the current fluctuation pattern and the preread chance is determined as the final stop symbol (step S382). The process is the same process as step S324 in FIG. 22 (however, the chance may include “7” or “6”).

  If the preread opportunity eye information is not stored (step S381; No), it is determined whether the first hold change effect information is stored in the memory content after the shift (step S383). The said process is a process similar to step S325. If the first hold change presentation information is stored (step S383; Yes), a final stop symbol (a final stop symbol other than a chance eye drop and a chance eye) according to the fluctuation pattern is determined (step S384). The said process is a process similar to step S326 (however, the final stop symbol may contain "4" and "5").

  If the first hold change effect information is not stored (step S383; No), the final stop symbol (may be a chance eye drop but is not a chance eye) according to the fluctuation pattern is determined (step S385). The said process is a process similar to FIG.22 S 327. (The decoration pattern which comprises a final stop pattern may be adjusted suitably.). After step S382, it is determined whether or not the first hold change effect information is stored in the memory content after the shift (step S391). The said process is a process similar to step S325.

  If the first hold change presentation information is stored (step S391; Yes) and after step S384, the execution decision of the first hold change presentation of the type indicated by the first hold change presentation information is performed (step S392). The process of step S392 is the same as the process of step S331. After the process of step S392, the first hold change effect information is deleted (step S393). The process of step S393 is the same as the process of step S332.

  After the step S393, when the first hold change effect information is not stored (step S391; No), the process after the step S333 is executed after the step S385.

  As described above, in this example, the left-hand and right-hand decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (in the position where the special symbol stops in the "middle" decorative symbol display area different from 5C) have a chance to read ahead B It is prohibited that the combination of the chance eye drop including the special symbol is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol when the decorative symbol which constitutes the chance symbol is stopped and displayed. Also, when the special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbols (the decorative symbols displayed in the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) constituting the chance eye of the pre-reading chance eye B are not stopped anymore It can be said that

(Other example 2)
In addition, when executing the first hold change presentation, it is possible not to execute the look-ahead chance. In this case, the display control unit 31 executes, for example, the processing illustrated in FIGS. 39 and 40.

  If the display control unit 31 determines No in step S 674 B (FIG. 27), the display control unit 31 performs the process of FIG. The display control unit 31 first determines the presence or absence of execution of the first hold change effect and the like (step S678). Thereafter, it is determined in step S678 whether it is determined to execute the first hold change effect (step S691B), and if it is determined that the first hold change effect is to be performed (step S691B; Yes) The presence or absence is determined (step S 675). Steps S 675 and S 678 are the same as steps S 675 and S 678, but the determination ratio of each effect (pre-read chance eye A, pre-read chance eye B, first hold change play (blue), first hold change play (red)) Is a determination ratio that satisfies the above-mentioned jackpot expectation degree relationship (the range of the determination value set in the reference table may be adjusted). After step S 678, when it is not determined to execute the first hold change effect (step S 691 B; No), the processes after step S 679 are performed.

  Further, the display control unit 31 performs the process of FIG. 40 in the variable display start setting process of FIG. The process of FIG. 40 is the process of FIG. 38 excluding the processes of steps S391 to S393 (for the detailed description, refer to the description of FIG. 38).

  As described above, in this example, when the special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbol that constitutes the chance eye of the pre-reading chance eye B is not stopped. In addition, the decoration which constitutes the chance eye of the chance of pre-reading chance with the decoration design display area 5L and 5R (position where the decoration design display area of “the middle” where special design stops differs from 5C) “left” and “right” It can be said that the combination of chance eye drops including a special symbol is prohibited to be derived and displayed as a final stop symbol when the symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Effect 1 of the above embodiment etc.)
In the above embodiment etc., when the decorative pattern that constitutes the chance eye of the pre-reading chance is stopped in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right". When there is a gender), the execution of the first hold change effect (stop of the special symbol) includes a restriction (as described above, including lowering the execution rate, and also includes a prohibition to set the execution rate to "0". The same as in the case of FIG. Furthermore, when the decorative pattern that constitutes the chance eye of the pre-read chance eye B is stopped in the left and right decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R (the chance eye may be derived and displayed Occasionally, execution of the first hold change effect (stop of special symbol) is restricted (eg, FIG. 35). In addition, when the special symbol stops, the decorative symbol which constitutes the chance eye of the first chance of reading B other than the stop position of the special symbol (the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle") the ornament of "left" and "right" It is limited to be stopped at the symbol display areas 5L and 5R (eg, FIG. 35). For this reason, when there is a possibility that the pre-reading chance eye (especially the pre-reading chance eye B) is executed, the first hold change effect whose big hit expectation is lower than the pre-reading chance eye B is executed and the player is disappointed It is possible to suppress the

  In addition, when the preread chance is executed, the execution of the first pending change effect targeting other pending storage is limited, so that the special symbol is stopped by the other opportunity and the preread chance is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

(Effect of the above embodiment etc. 2)
In the embodiment and the like, only when transmitting a specific command as a header of the second effect control command from the first effect control board 12 to the second effect control board 30, the checksum is attached and sent. Therefore, the processing load is reduced because it is not necessary to calculate checksums for all commands. Further, information on the number of remaining time shorts managed by the first effect control command 12 is included in the second effect control command together with the first effect control command and transmitted together to the second effect control board 30. In general, when transmitting information of the same data amount, the processing load is smaller if transmitting by one time than transmitting by multiple times. In this embodiment, since the information on the number of remaining time reductions is transmitted together with the first effect control command, the processing load can be reduced compared to transmitting the information on the number of remaining time reductions and the first effect control command individually.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the second effect control board 30 (VDP of the display control unit 31 or the like) rises, a rising signal is sent from the second effect control board 30 to the first effect control board 12 to start up. Inform Since the second effect control board 30 includes the VDP of the image processing system and the like, its rising may be slow, but since the first effect control board 12 is notified of the rising as described above, the first effect control board 12 The problem that the first effect control board 12 starts the normal operation before the second effect control board 30 starts up can be resolved. In addition, since the first effect control command has different ranges of upper and lower numerical data, it is possible to clearly grasp the upper and lower of the command. In addition, since the second effect control board 30 periodically transmits a normal operation signal to the first effect control board 12, it is determined whether the second effect control board 30 is operating normally on the side of the first effect control board 12 It can monitor. In addition, when the second effect control board 30 receives the second effect control command with the checksum, the second effect control board 30 confirms the consistency of the command based on the checksum, and receives a command reception signal (match Or (not matched) to the first effect control board 12, and the first effect control board 12 can not receive the command reception signal after transmitting the second effect control command with a checksum. The control board 30 is supplied with a reset signal. By doing this, it is possible to specify whether the transmitted command is abnormal or the second effect control board 30 is abnormal on the first effect control board 12 side (the transmission command on the first effect control board 12 side) Are different depending on whether the second effect control board 30 is abnormal or not (such as processing to notify whether an abnormality or an abnormality is a command abnormality or an abnormality of the second effect control board 30, etc. May be performed).

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Next, although the composition etc. which make at least one copy of the above-mentioned embodiment etc. an example are explained, a part of the following composition may be omitted suitably suitably, and only one part is adopted and the pachinko game machine 1 is constituted. You may

  In the above embodiment and the like, the variable display (for example, the variable display of the decorative symbol etc.) is performed by the above configuration, and the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the determined decorative symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed) A gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls in a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player is configured.

  Furthermore, specific display means (for example, display control unit 31 for displaying a hold display image, etc.) for displaying specific display (for example, hold display image) corresponding to variable display, and special identification information (for example, special symbol) in variable display And the like (e.g., the display control unit 31 that executes step S172) that executes a change effect (e.g., a first hold change effect etc.) for changing the display mode of the specific display after stopping the And a notice effect executing means (eg, step S172) for stopping the variable display in a specific mode (for example, a chance eye) and executing a notice effect (for example, a look-ahead chance eye or the like) for anticipating the establishment expectation of the predetermined condition And the display control unit 31 to be executed.

  The specific display may be an active display (for example, a display representing the variable display in progress) displayed corresponding to the variable display in execution. For example, a display area for displaying an active display may be provided on the display screen of the image display device 5, and a pending display image for which execution is started may be moved to the display area and displayed as an active display. That is, the active display may be a movement of the hold display image (in this case, the display mode may be taken over). The active display may be ended during the execution of the corresponding variable display, may be displayed until the end of the variable display, or may be canceled again and displayed again.

  The display mode of the specific display may be shape, size, blinking / non-flashing, presence or absence of characters or symbols, etc. in addition to display color.

  The stop of the special identification information (special symbol) includes a temporary stop as well as a complete stop (derivation display). For example, when the specific display is the active display, the special identification information may be temporarily stopped (for example, the temporary stop in the pseudo continuous change, etc.) in the change effect to change the display mode of the active display (in this case, For example, in addition to the pre-reading determination result, at the time of the start of change, the change effect based on the change pattern or the variable display result (in this case, the change effect is, for example, the jackpot expectation of the variable display under execution (expected degree of fulfillment of predetermined condition) The presence or absence of the execution of the) and the type thereof (the type of change effect to be performed, the display mode of the specific display, etc.) may be determined. Even when the specific display is the hold display image, the special identification information may be temporarily stopped to change the display mode of the active display. Such a thing should just be prescribed | regulated by a production control pattern etc. The special identification information (the above special symbol) does not usually change, and may appear for the first time at a stop (including a predetermined period before the stop) in the variable display (the special symbol in the above embodiment) The same is true for Identification information (including special identification information) that is temporarily stopped or completely stopped in variable display (variable display of identification information) may be variable from the beginning of variable display, or appears halfway through May be

  In addition, with the above-mentioned pseudo run change, the temporary stop of the variable display etc. of the decorative symbol etc. (The symbol to be temporarily stopped does not have to be the symbol changing during the variable display, and the symbol for temporary stop is used It is also an effect of resuming the variable display after having made it. The pseudo ream may be designated by a fluctuation pattern, or the presence or absence of execution may be determined on the first effect control board 12 side. In general, the pseudo-link has a higher hit probability as the number of temporary stops increases.

  The special identification information is a special symbol of "Hao" in the above, but may be other identification information (character, figure, etc.). However, it is desirable that special identification information (special decoration pattern) different from other identification information that is variably displayed (for example, the player can be made to recognize changing the display mode of the specific display) Such as aspect). A plurality of types of special identification information such as special symbols may be prepared. In this case, depending on the type of special identification information (for example, which of a plurality of types of special symbols is to be stopped) The type of special identification information (the type of change effect) may be determined (for example, it may be adjusted with a determined value of a table or the like, as in the other cases) so as to make the establishment expectation degree different. Even if the special identification information is stopped, there may be a so-called effect pattern that does not change the display mode of the specific display.

  The specific mode in the advance notice effect may be a chance eye or the like, and the stop of the specific mode also includes a complete stop (derivative display) and a temporary stop. In the case of the temporary stop, the advance notice effect may be a temporary stop of the pseudo-repetition (effect of temporarily stopping the identification information and resuming the variable display again). In the chance eye stop of the pseudo ream, it is possible to give notice of an expected degree of fulfillment (such as a big hit expectation degree) of a predetermined condition in a variable display under execution (in this case, pseudo ream based on a fluctuation pattern or the like) The presence or absence of the execution of the chance eye temporary stop may be determined, etc.), and may be informed of the expected degree of fulfillment of the predetermined condition (such as the jackpot expected degree) in the variable display of the pending target. That the variable display in the notice effect stops in a specific mode means that the changing identification information stops in a specific combination, and also stops in a combination including special special identification information different from the special identification information, etc. Including.

  The establishment expectation is, for example, a rate at which the specific state is reached. The specific state may be a gaming state such as a probability change state or a time saving state, and the establishment expectation in this case is a probability change expectation or a time reduction expectation. The establishment expectation may be expressed by an expectation (such as an expectation depending on the formation expectation of a predetermined condition) that the variable display such as the execution of super reach becomes a specific mode as mentioned above.

  One of the stop of the special symbol in the change effect and the stop in the specific mode in the advance effect may be temporarily stopped, the other may be completely stopped (derivative display), or both may be temporarily stopped or completely stopped. In the case of a change effect in which the special identification information is completely stopped, the display mode of the specific display may be changed after the end of the variable display. In addition, in the case of the change effect of temporarily stopping the special identification information, the display mode of the specific display may be changed before the end of the variable display (before the complete stop), or after the display mode of the specific display is after the variable display (complete After the stop, the display mode of the specific display may be changed gradually over a fixed period of time before and after the end of the variable display (before and after complete stop), or after a predetermined image such as a character is displayed. You may

  In addition to changing identification information and the like at a plurality of locations, the variable display may be changing identification information and the like at one location.

  In the above description, two types of advance notice effects and change effect effects are prepared, but at least one may be one or three or more.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pre-reading determination is the determination as to whether or not the target variable display result is a "big hit", but it may be a determination as to whether or not the super reach is executed. (For example, in the winning random number value determination process, the determination may be made with reference to the table of FIG. 17 based on the random number value MR3), and each of the above-mentioned advance notices may be executed as a super reach ( The degree of expectation) may be announced. Pre-reading advance notice (especially, the above-mentioned advance notice effect etc.) is anticipating the possibility that the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied (big hit expectation degree) by giving notice of possibility such as super reach etc. Etc.) may be announced. Even in the case of giving notice of the fulfillment expectation (such as a big hit expectation) of a predetermined condition of the variable display under execution of the above-mentioned advance presentation effect or change presentation, the possibility of super reach etc. being executed (variable display is a predetermined aspect (Presence or absence and types of execution of advance presentation effects and change effects should be decided based on fluctuation patterns etc.) It may be a notice.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment etc., in the state where there is a possibility that the variable display may be stopped due to the specific aspect by the above configuration, the change production execution limiting means (for example, step S677, S678 and step The display control unit 31 and the like that execute the processing of S326 and the other example 2 are configured. The configuration is realized by limiting the execution of the change production with priority given to the presence or absence of the preview production, etc. as described above, and limits the execution of the advance production after determining the presence or the like of the change production. This is realized by preventing a part of the specific mode from stopping at the time of execution of the change effect (the same applies hereinafter).

  The state in which the variable display may be stopped in the specific mode (stopped in the specific mode) may be a state in which the variable display is in a mode forming part of the specific mode. In particular, when the variable display is a variable display of identification information at a plurality of locations, a state in which the variable display may stop in a specific mode is, for example, a part of a plurality of locations (a location where the special identification information does not stop And so on) as long as the identification information constituting a part of the specific mode is stopped. In the above embodiment, the state in which the variable display may stop in a specific mode (stop in a specific mode) is the state in which the two decorative symbols that make up the chance line have stopped (specific mode (chance eye)) Reach (tempay), but, for example, it may be in a state where one decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped (in this case, for example, including a special symbol in step S326 etc.) When deciding the combination of the stop symbol (which may be a temporary stop symbol), one decorative symbol that constitutes the chance eye is not determined as the stop symbol.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above, although there is a possibility that the variable display may stop in a specific mode (in spite of the possibility that the advance presentation effect may be executed), the special identification information is stopped. The player's discouragement that the possibility is lost can be suppressed (including reduction. The same can be said about suppression). This can be said particularly when the specific aspect is the advance notice effect in which the expected degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition is higher than the change effect.

  The special symbol (special identification information) does not have to stop at all other identification information (including temporary stop) and may not stop at the end. For example, the special symbol may be stopped as the second stop symbol (the stop symbol of the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R). In this case, it is desirable that it is understood that a part of the chance eye (specific mode) is constituted by the first stop symbol (stop symbol of the decorative symbol display area 5L of "left"). For example, when there are only "3 2 1" (for example, the chance eye of pre-read chance eye B) and "1 2 3" (for example, the chance eye of pre-read chance eye A) as the chance eye, " It can be understood that there is a possibility that the chance eye may be established by stopping “1” or “3”. The state in which the variable display may stop in the specific mode may be, for example, a state at a timing before the special symbol can stop. Further, in the change effect, regardless of the stop of the identification information at a position other than the stop position of the special identification information, the display mode of the specific display is changed by the stop (the temporary stop) of the special identification information. Alternatively, the display mode of the specific display may be changed based on the fact that all identification information including the special identification information is stopped (may be temporarily stopped). Further, the change effect may change the display mode of the specific display when the special symbol (special identification information) stops at a plurality of places. At this time, the jackpot expectation may be made different depending on the number and combination of special symbols (combination of display parts and / or combination of types of special symbols).

  In the embodiment and the like described above, according to the above configuration, the change presentation executing means changes the plurality of types of change presentation (for example, the first hold change presentation (blue), the first hold, etc.) with different fulfillment expectations of the predetermined condition. Change effect (red) and the like, and the change effect execution limiting means establishes the predetermined condition lower than the expected expectation of the predetermined condition to be notified of by the advance effect that may be executed. It is also possible to limit the execution of the change effect of the degree of expectation (for example, the display control unit 31 that executes the processes of step S677, S678 and step S326, other example 1, and the like).

  According to this configuration, although there is a possibility that the variable display may be stopped in a specific mode (it is possible that a notice effect having a high expectation of establishment of a predetermined condition may be executed depending on a state in which the specific mode may be stopped. Even if the special identification information is stopped, it is possible to suppress discouragement of the player that the possibility is lost. In addition, the execution of the change effect of the fulfillment expectation degree of the predetermined condition which is higher than the fulfillment expectation degree of the predetermined condition for which the advance notice is given by the advance notice effect which is likely to be executed is performed without restricting the execution. Alternatively, the degree of restriction may be smaller than that in the above case. As a result, it is possible to secure an execution opportunity for a change presentation with a high degree of expected formation, and to improve the game interest. It should be noted that the execution of the change effect of the fulfillment expectation degree of the predetermined condition which is higher than the fulfillment expectation degree of the predetermined condition for which the advance notice is given by the advance notice effect that is likely to be executed Good.

  In the above embodiment and the like, stop restriction means for restricting the stop of the identification information constituting the specific aspect in the place where the special identification information does not stop when the special identification information stops in the variable display according to the above configuration The display control unit 31 and the like that execute steps S677, S678 and S326, and the processes of the other examples 1 and 2 are configured.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment and the like, stop restriction means for restricting the stop of the special identification information when the identification information constituting the specific aspect is stopped in the variable display by the above configuration (steps S677, S678, and S326). And the display control unit 31 etc. that executes the processes of the other examples 1 and 2 and the like.

  In addition, as an example of the above-mentioned configuration etc., the final stop symbol (in particular, the final stop symbol of the lost) of the decorative symbol may be randomly determined according to the variation pattern at the beginning of step S171. In this case, it is preferable to determine the final stop symbol so as not to see the chance, except when it is decided to execute the look-ahead chance. Moreover, when the determined final stop symbol is a chance eye-drop, the execution of the first hold change presentation may be canceled at a constant rate or in any case. Similarly, for example, the final stop symbol determined in step S326 may be a chance eye drop, and when the chance eye drop occurs, the execution of the first hold change effect is performed at a constant rate or without fail You may cancel it. Even if the execution of the first hold change effect is canceled, only the stop of the special symbol may be canceled, and the display mode of the hold display image may be changed (the change timing may be an appropriate timing such as variable display start). ).

  According to these configurations, discouragement of the player can be suppressed for the same reason as the above configuration. In particular, as in the above configuration, when there is a possibility that the notice effect with a high degree of fulfillment expectation of the predetermined condition may be executed, discouragement of the player can be suppressed by adopting any of the above two configurations.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment and the like, with the above configuration, the advance presentation effect is an effect of giving notice of the expected expectation of the establishment of the predetermined condition in the variable display that has not been started yet. The interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment and the like, with the above configuration, the specific display corresponds to a variable display not yet started, and the advance notice effect is an expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition in a variable display not yet started And the change presentation execution limiting means is configured to target the specific display corresponding to a variable display other than the variable display to be the target of the advance presentation when the advance presentation is executed. The execution of the effect is limited (for example, the display control unit 31 that executes step S 674 B, etc.).

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by the special identification information being stopped by another trigger and the advance notice being not performed. Further, in the above embodiment, at the time of executing the advance notice effect, the second change effect (second hold change effect) is executed to change the display mode of the specific display without stopping the special identification information for the other targets. Therefore, an opportunity to change the display mode of the specific display can be secured.

  In the present specification, expressions of comparison of various proportions such as the execution proportion of the rendition (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”, etc.) indicate that one is a proportion of “0%”. May be included. For example, it also includes that one is a proportion of “0%” and the other is a proportion of “100%” or a proportion less than “100%”.

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Next, although the composition etc. which make at least one copy of the above-mentioned embodiment etc. an example are explained, a part of the following composition may be omitted suitably suitably, and only one part is adopted and the pachinko game machine 1 is constituted. You may

  A first control means (for example, a first effect control board 12 or the like) for transmitting a command (for example, a first effect control command or the like), which is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 or the like) to play a game The second control means (for example, the second effect control board 12 or the like) which receives the command transmitted by the first control means and performs control (for example, audio output control for the speakers 8L and 8R) according to the received command , And the first control means can transmit the command to be transmitted with the predetermined information (for example, a checksum or the like) for confirming the integrity of the command to be transmitted, and can transmit the second command. The control means can determine the consistency of the command accompanied by the predetermined information based on the predetermined information (for example, step S 784 etc.), and the first control means can transmit Some of the specific command among the plurality of types of commands (e.g., specific commands) only, the predetermined information is appended to transmit it (e.g., FIG. 5, etc. Step S760), a game machine provided with.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the first control means and the second control means as compared with the case of adding predetermined information to all the commands.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as a gaming machine in the above embodiment, a slot machine may be adopted as the gaming machine, for example. Further, the first control means and the second control means may be different substrates, separated portions of the same substrate, or the like. For example, when the first control means is the main board 11 and the second control means is the first effect control board, only when transmitting a specific command of the first effect control commands, the checksum is attached and transmitted. May be

  Although the predetermined information is a check sum in the above embodiment, another error detection code or the like may be adopted. Also, any checksum calculation method can be used. However, as in the above embodiment, the data is different from the data of the first bit of a predetermined portion of the command (which may be the upper byte of the header of the first effect control command, the entire command, etc.) By calculating the predetermined information, it may be easy to distinguish between the predetermined portion of the command and the predetermined information. Note that, as another example in which the predetermined information is attached and transmitted, the predetermined information and the specific command may be transmitted as one command. Any method can be used to calculate predetermined information such as a checksum.

  It is desirable that the specific command is a command that has a high degree of importance in the progress of the game, which needs to be particularly checked on the progress of the game. For example, as a specific command, a power failure recovery command (a command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the first effect control substrate 12 at the time of power failure recovery), a power on command (sent from the main substrate 11 to the first effect control substrate 12 at the time of power failure recovery) Command), a special winning opening opening or closing designation command (a command notifying that the special winning opening is opened or closed), or the like may be used. The specific command is preferably a command transmitted in connection with the progress of the game, which is transmitted when the variable winning opening is started or the like when the special winning opening is opened or closed. The specific command may be one or more types of commands (commands of some of the plurality of types) including at least a command having a high degree of importance in the progress of the game among a plurality of types of transmittable commands. By attaching a check sum or the like to such a specific command, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding while the command is erroneously recognized (including an erroneous presentation being performed, etc.), which makes the game interesting. It is possible to prevent the decline. Furthermore, the game is normally performed by executing the effect while checking the consistency of the command by a checksum or the like, and adding the checksum or the like to only some of the types of transmittable commands. It is possible to reduce the processing load due to operations such as checksum while securing the progress (such as the effect being accurately executed).

  The first control means performs a first operation (for example, calculation of a checksum) based on the specific command, and transmits the result of the first operation as the predetermined information, and the second control means When the specific command is received, a second operation (for example, calculation of a checksum) is performed based on the received specific command, and a result of the second operation and the predetermined event attached to the specific command The consistency with the specific command is determined by comparing the information (for example, step S 784).

  According to this configuration, the consistency of the command can be secured.

  In addition, the coping method when the command is not consistent is arbitrary. In the above embodiment, the second control means deletes all currently received commands when the commands do not match (step S 784) (in this case, for example, the effect is received until a new command is received). In addition to or instead of this, until a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, until a new variation pattern designation command is transmitted and execution of a new variation display is started), The execution of the command may be prohibited, or only the unmatched command may be deleted. When the effect based on the command is not executed, the second effect control board 30 may display on the image display device 5 that the effect can not be performed (display such as “Please wait for a while”).

  Each of the plurality of types of commands includes upper bits (for example, upper byte data and the like) and lower bits (for example, upper byte data and the like) (for example, FIG. 5 and the like) The range and the numerical range which the lower bit can take are different (for example, the numerical range differs between upper MODE data and lower EXT data, etc. in FIG. 4).

  According to this configuration, the second control means can clearly grasp the upper bits and the lower bits of the command.

  In particular, when a command can be divided into a plurality of groups of bits (8 bits in the above embodiment) as in the above embodiment, etc., the group of the first bit of the command (in the above embodiment, the high order of the header By making the first bit of the byte) different in value from the first bits of the other groups, it is possible to easily distinguish between the other bit groups and the first bit group. By making the first bit of the predetermined information different from the first bit of the group of the first bit of the command, distinction from the predetermined information is also prepared. Such a thing can be said about all information, such as a signal exchanged between each board etc., a command.

  When the second control means receives the specific command, the second control means determines the consistency of the received specific command according to the predetermined information attached to the specific command (for example, step S784), and the specific command matches. If it does, the first information (for example, command reception signal (matching) etc.) is transmitted to the first control means, and if the specific command is not the match, the second information (for example command reception signal Etc.) to the first control means, and the first control means resets the second control means when neither the first information nor the second information is received. Reset signal is transmitted to the second control means (for example, FIG. 6, steps S719, S702, etc.).

  According to this configuration, when the second control means is abnormal, appropriate response can be performed.

  The process performed by the first control means when the second information is received may be arbitrary. Other than the deletion of commands or the like and the notification of an abnormality as described in the above embodiment, the effect may not be executed for a certain period of time.

  The second control means transmits, to the first control means, a predetermined signal (for example, a rising signal) indicating that it becomes operable when it is operable after the power supply of the gaming machine is turned on (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, step S72 etc.).

  According to this configuration, the first control means can grasp that the second control means has become operable.

  Note that "the second control means is operable" may be in a state where the initial setting or the like is completed and effects can be executed. The second control means transmits a predetermined signal when it becomes "operable", and the first control means operates when the effect control is started after receiving the predetermined signal, the second control means operates. Even if it takes time to reach the possible state, effect control can be appropriately performed.

  The second control means transmits an operation confirmation signal (for example, a normal operation signal or the like) indicating normal operation to the first control means at a predetermined cycle (for example, FIG. 6, step S81, etc.) ).

  According to this configuration, the first control means can confirm that the second control means is operating normally.

  The game control means (for example, the main board 11 etc.) which controls the progress of the game and transmits the command according to the progress of the game is further provided, and the first control means is a command received from the game control means (for example, Information (for example, data indicating the number of remaining time shorts etc.) managed by the first control means is added to the first effect control command etc. set in the header and one command (for example, second effect control command etc.) As the second control means (FIG. 5, step S757, etc.).

  The information managed by the first control means may be any information (a command etc. stored by the first control means may be used). For example, the first control means can also determine the presence or absence of the execution of the effect and the mode thereof, and the information such as the presence or absence of the execution of the determined effect is used as the first information as the "information managed by the first control means". To the second control means. The second control means may, for example, perform effect control (including determination of presence or absence of execution of a predetermined effect, etc.) based on information from the first control means.

  Further, the information managed by the first control means may be data indicating the probability variation residual number (in the second effect control board 30, the probability variation residual number may be displayed). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an ST machine (e.g., in the definite change state, one of the fixed change end conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state is started) The first effect control board 12 controls the number of remaining executions of the special view game until the probability variation termination condition is established on the first effect control board 12 as the probability variation count It may be counted in the same manner as in For example, in the first effect control board 12, the probability variation residual according to the jackpot designation specified by the hit end designation command (a value corresponding to the jackpot type may be set in the EXT data) or the display result designation command, etc. The initial value of the number of times may be set in a counter or the like. In such a case, the upper byte of the footer of the second effect control command may be data indicating the probability number of remaining times, and the lower byte of the footer may be data indicating the number of time short remaining times (in the second effect control board 30) , And may also display the number of times of probability variation and the number of time remaining. In addition, the probability variation remaining number and the time remaining number may be fixed regardless of the jackpot type (it may be a number different from the time reduction and the probability change). In this case, the first effect control board 12 fixes the fixed value at the end of the big hit It may be set as an initial value of the number of times of probability variation and the number of remaining time.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the first control means and the second control means rather than individually transmitting the information managed by the first control means separately from the command.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and one of the embodiments described above can solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a configuration of part. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. At least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, the effects performed on the side of the first effect control board 12 are performed based on the command from the side of the second effect control board 30, but the first effect control board 12 is used for the predetermined effect. The determination of the presence or absence of execution, the execution of an effect, etc. may be performed. In the above embodiment, the first effect control board 12 controls the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, controls the lighting of the game effect lamp 9, etc. For the effect), the first effect control board 12 may determine the presence or absence of effect execution, or execute the effect. As described above, with regard to effects that use the electric components that can be controlled by the first effect control board 12, execution of effects etc. may be determined by the first effect control board 12. In addition, the second effect control board 30 supplies the command for executing the effect on the second effect control board 12 side to the second effect control board 30, and the second effect control board 30 produces the effect image under the control of the first effect control board 12. May be displayed.

(Modification 2)
The first effect control command may be transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the second effect control substrate 30 without passing through the first effect control substrate 12. However, if the first effect control board 12 is passed, for example, as in the above embodiment, the information to be transmitted from the first effect control board 12 can be transmitted together with the first effect control command, or the first effect By attaching a check sum or the like to the control board 12, it is possible to cope with erroneous transmission of a command, which is more desirable. Also, for the main substrate 11 and the first effect control substrate 12, the existing ones are used, and when using a new product for the second effect control substrate 30, the main substrate 11 and the first effect control substrate 12 are used. By doing this, it is possible to use the previously used specifications for the transmission path of the command from the main board 11, and the introduction of the second effect control board 30 becomes easy.

(Modification 3)
The main substrate 11, the first effect control substrate 12, and the second effect control substrate 30 may be in serial communication with each other or may be in parallel communication with each other. A dedicated communication port may be prepared for the reset signal. The second effect control board 30 transmits to the first effect control board 12 at the start of the effect an audio command or a lamp command for designating an audio output pattern or a lighting pattern for a series of effects, and an audio from the first effect control board 12 Output may be performed in parallel with output of the game effect lamp 9 and image display by the second effect control board 30 to execute effects. In addition, the second effect control board 30 may transmit a voice command or a lamp command specifying the mode at each timing to output a sound, or at each timing to turn on the game effect lamp 9.

(Modification 4)
The pachinko gaming machine may be provided with operation means capable of adjusting the volume of sounds from the speakers 8L, 8R, the lighting brightness of the gaming effect lamp 9, the brightness of the screen of the image display device 5, and the like. In this case, the operation signal of the operation means is supplied to the first effect control board 12, and the first effect control board 12 includes the information specifying the brightness of the screen in the second effect control command. It may be transmitted to the effect control board 30 (or may be transmitted as another command). The second effect control board 30 displays the screen at the brightness specified by the information. Note that at least two of the sound volume, lighting brightness, and screen brightness are included in one command (for example, divided into a header and a footer, etc.) and the first effect control board 12 It may be transmitted to the effect control board 30. Moreover, you may provide the operation means for effects, such as a push button. In this case, the operation signal of the operation means for the effect is supplied to the first effect control board 12, and the first effect control board 12 is included in the second effect control command according to the operation and the second effect control board 30 may be sent (or may be sent as a separate command). The second effect control board 30 executes an effect according to the operation (command). In addition, when the first effect control board 12 does not receive a command from the main board 11 by a predetermined period after the power is turned on, the first effect control board 12 performs a predetermined check such as a ROM check and a checksum. The command may be sent as a command from the first effect control board 12 to the second effect control board 30 (in this case, the second effect control board 30 indicates that the ROM check etc. are performed). You may display it.). In addition, it is good for the command and signal etc. exchanged with the 1st production control board 12 and the 2nd production control board 30 to make high-order information fixed, and it is good to be easy to recognize the kind of command or information by the receiving side. . In addition, the first effect control board 12 and the second effect control board 30 may be provided with an LED or the like for confirming the operation, and when the power is turned on or the like, the LED or the like is lit in a predetermined manner (blinking etc. It may be made to inform that it is operating normally by making it include. In addition, when the command or various signals are received, the LED or the like is lighted (including blinking) in a predetermined manner, thereby informing the human visually that the normal operation (transmission or reception of the command or the like is performed). You may

(Modification 5)
For example, when the second effect control board 30 receives another second effect control command between the header and the footer of a certain second effect control command (MODE data (data with the first bit being “1”)) It can be understood from the positional relationship with the subsequent 1-byte data (data whose first bit is “0”), and when the data making up the second effect control command can not be received in the original arrangement order, all currently received It is good to delete the commands from the buffer etc. so that they are not processed based on these commands. By this, it is possible to prevent inconvenience such as performing wrong presentation. It is also possible to delete only the command of the data received in the non-normal order without deleting the command that received the data in the normal order.

(Modification 6)
When the abnormality recovery process in steps S713 and S720 is performed a predetermined number of times (two or more arbitrary times) within a predetermined period, notification that the second control means is abnormal may be performed. For example, in the first effect control board 12, the second effect control board 30 is abnormal when the process of step S720 is executed a predetermined number of times (arbitrary number of two or more times) without the process of step S717. In addition to the above, a notification may be made by sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R and / or a lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the like. For example, it is a counter that counts each time step S720 is executed, and a predetermined counter whose count value is reset when step S717 is executed is provided, and when the counter reaches a predetermined value, notification is performed. Further, in the first effect control board 12, when the abnormal recovery process is executed, the elapsed time from the execution timing of the abnormal recovery process is measured using a predetermined timer, and the elapsed time to be measured reaches a predetermined period. The number of executions of the subsequent abnormality recovery process is counted, and when the number of executions reaches a predetermined number, notification that the second effect control board 30 is abnormal (voice output from the speakers 8L, 8R (For example, output of alarm sound) and / or notification by lighting mode (such as blinking) of the game effect lamp 9 may be performed (at this time, measurement of the elapsed time is performed for each execution of each abnormality recovery process) The number of executions of the abnormal recovery process may be counted for each elapsed time, starting individually.

  In addition to the above configuration, when the first effect control board 12 detects an abnormality of the second effect control board 30 a predetermined number of times within a predetermined period, for example (no reception of a command reception signal, reception of a normal operation signal is And the like) and notification of abnormality (notification by voice output etc.) may be performed. In addition, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, notification of an abnormality may be performed when the detection of the abnormality reaches a predetermined number of times.

  Further, the notification mode of the abnormality in each abnormality recovery process may be different from the notification mode when the number of the abnormality recovery process reaches a predetermined number. Further, the notification of the abnormality may be performed only when the number of the abnormality recovery processing reaches a predetermined number without notifying the abnormality in each abnormality recovery processing.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment and the like, the change effect determining means (for example, the display control unit 31 which executes step S161) which determines whether or not the change effect is to be executed according to the above configuration, and the advance effect is executed It further comprises a notice effect determining means (for example, the display control unit 31 which executes step S161) for determining whether or not the change effect execution limiting means determines the notice effect by the notice effect determining means. May be inhibited by the change presentation determining means from being determined to be performed by the change presentation determining means (for example, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading opportunity, the first pending change) Do not decide to execute the production etc.). According to this configuration, the process for stopping the special identification information can be facilitated.

(Modification 8)
In addition, the display effect execution means (for example, the display control unit 31 that executes the on-hold display effect) that can execute the on-display effect (for example, on-hold display effect etc.) accompanying the display of the specific display when the specific display is newly displayed. And the like), and the display effect execution means executes the display effect accompanying the display of the new specific display when the new specific display is displayed during the execution of the display effect. (See, for example, FIG. 31).

  As the display effect, there is a hold display effect shown in FIG. The on-hold display effect is an effect of gradually displaying the on-hold display image. For example, when displaying the on-hold display image, the display control unit 31 executes the on-hold display effect to display the on-hold display image so that the on-hold display image appears gradually (for example, the second effect control command analysis A predetermined control command is sent to the display control unit 123 so as to start execution of the hold display effect when performing control to display the hold display image in the equal process etc. Alternatively, predetermined control to the display control unit 123 every timer interrupt Send a command to execute a pending display effect.) And when there is a new start winning prize and it is decided to display a new hold display image during execution of this hold display effect, the hold display effect under execution is canceled and the hold display image is displayed, Execute a pending display effect for a new pending display image (for example, when performing control to display a new pending display image in processing such as second effect control command analysis, the pending display effect being executed is canceled and finalized A predetermined control command is sent to the display control unit 123 so as to display a hold display image of a form and to start a hold display effect for a new hold display image, or send a predetermined control command to the display control unit 123 While stopping the execution of the pending display effect and displaying the pending display image in the final form, the display control unit 123 refers to a new pending display image for each timer interrupt. By sending a control command to execute the pending display rendition of.). According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the rendering from becoming unnatural.

  As described above, the display effect execution means stores new pending storage (variable display not started yet (for example, pending data for performing variable display, etc.) as pending storage while the display effect is being executed. ) Is memorized, the display effect under execution is interrupted, and the display effect accompanying the display of the new specific display corresponding to the hold storage is executed to understand the state of the hold display (specific display) It can be made easy.

(Modification 9)
The variable display (which may be simply variable display) of identification information (special drawing, decorative symbol, common drawing, etc.) includes blinking of the identification information. For example, it is included in the variable display of identification information that alternately repeats a pattern in which all segments are extinguished and a single pattern (for example, lost pattern) in which at least a part of segments is lit in a special drawing or a drawing. In this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost design) appears to blink). In addition, the variable display may be performed by blinking the decorative symbol or the normal symbol. Further, the identification information which is variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information as the variable display result may be different. For example, a display for blinking one horizontal bar display ("-") is performed as a variable display of a special figure or a common drawing, and other displays ("7" in the case of "big hit") as a variable display result. Deriving and displaying “1” or the like if “missing” is also included in the variable display of identification information. For example, a decorative pattern other than the decorative pattern to be scrolled may be a finalized decorative pattern. In addition, in the variable display of one time, the aspect in which the identification information not displayed in the initial predetermined period is displayed after the predetermined period has also been included in the variable display of the identification information (the special symbol is a temporary stop of the final stop symbol) It may be a decorative pattern that appears for the first time, etc.). The gaming machine may be, for example, one that performs variable display.

(Modification 10)
The prefetch determination may be performed on the side of the first effect control board 12. For example, a command indicating each random number at the start winning combination may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the first effect control board 12 at the start winning, and the prefetch determination may be performed in the first effect control board 12.

(Modification 11)
In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the change, but the open pattern of the big winning opening at the start of the change ( Determines only the round game mode), and based on the game ball passing a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state, the game state after the big hit game state is "certainly changed state" It may be

(Modification 12)
In the above embodiment, when the start winning is generated and a new hold is generated, the hold display image is displayed in the second effect control command analysis process or the like. The hold display image may be displayed (when a plurality of hold is generated at the time of pre-reading advance notice setting processing, the hold display image is displayed for each hold). In this case, when it is determined in step S161 that the second on-hold display change effect is to be executed, the on-hold display image of the target may be changed to a color other than white from the display start time (in other words, red or blue display of the on-hold display image You may start it.).

(Modification 13)
The hold display image is usually white, and changes from white to red or blue due to the first hold change presentation or the second hold change presentation, but when it is determined to perform the pre-read chance eye or the first hold change presentation, The display mode of the target holding display symbol may be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the target holding display image is a target, as a special mode (for example, blinking etc.) different from normal. When a new hold display image is displayed in step S161 as in the modification 12, the hold display image may be set to the special mode from the start of display of the hold display image of the target (special The display of the hold display image may be started in an aspect).

(Modification 14)
In the above embodiment, the determination result of step S675 or step S676 is held in the VRAM or the like in step S161, and in the case where there is cancellation in step S678, the determination result to be the first hold change effect information in step S679. Is not stored in the start winning command command buffer (storage area corresponding to the pending display number of the current target). For example, when it is determined in step S 678 that cancellation is determined, the determination result stored in VRAM or the like ( The determination result when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect is deleted or rewritten to the information indicating that the first hold change effect is not performed, and in step S679, the determination result held is not determined to be the presence or absence of cancellation May be recorded as it is (the first hold change effect is executed Information when erasing determination result when determined that the will not be recorded.).

(Modification 15)
The stop design before the final decorative pattern (the decorative pattern at the position where the special pattern stops) stops may be the same regardless of the type of the pre-read opportunity eye, before the final decorative pattern (the decorative pattern at the position where the special symbol stops) stops. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game. In such a case, discouragement of the player can be prevented by restricting the execution of the change effect as described above regardless of the type (presence of big hit) of the pre-reading chance eye.

(Modification 16)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the first effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as the change time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-link, one change pattern Although the example which transmits a command was shown, you may make it notify a fluctuation pattern to the 1st presentation control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 100 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode) after (2) stop. In this case, the first effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the first effect control board 12 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

(Modification 17)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the process shown in the flowchart, etc., the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED The various rendering operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and it encloses the gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of the prize. It can apply also to the enclosed type game machine which grants.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R: Speaker 9: Game effect lamp 11: Main board 12: First effect control board 13: Voice control board 14: Lamp control board 15: Relay board 20: Normal symbol display 21: Gate switch 22A, 22B: Start opening switch 23 ... count switch 30 ... second effect control board 31 ... display control unit 100 ... microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that plays a game,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command according to the progress of the game;
Receiving said command game control means sends a first control means for transmitting a command corresponding to the received command,
And second control means for receiving the command transmitted by the first control means and performing control according to the received command,
The first control means can add information managed by the first control means to the command received from the game control means and can transmit it as one command,
The first control means can transmit the specific command of the transmission target commands together with predetermined information for confirming the consistency of the specific command,
When the second control means receives the specific command, it determines the consistency of the received specific command according to the predetermined information attached to the specific command, and determines that the specific command is consistent Sends the first information to the first control means, and sends the second information to the first control means when it is determined that the specific command is not consistent.
The first control means transmits a reset signal for resetting the second control means to the second control means when neither the first information nor the second information is received.
A game machine characterized by The gaming machine performs variable display, and controls a specific state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is established,
The second control unit is a display control unit that controls a display unit based on a command from the first control unit.
The display control means
Specific display means for displaying specific display corresponding to variable display on the display means;
Change effect execution means for executing, on the display means, change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display after displaying the special information as part of the variable display;
And a notice effect executing means for stopping the variable display in a specific mode, and executing, on the display means, a notice effect for giving a notice of an expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition.
In the state where at least a part of the specific aspect is displayed, the execution of the change presentation is restricted by lowering the execution ratio of the change presentation without prohibiting the execution of the change presentation,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that.

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