JP6560168B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such gaming machines, there is one configured to display to the player according to the winning frequency (so-called start value) of the gaming medium in the starting area as a suggestion of the situation of the gaming machine. For example, in Patent Document 1, winning information included in a unit time is extracted, the total number thereof is calculated, and the total number is divided by the number of game balls consumed. Rate) and displaying an image according to the calculated frequency. In addition, the number of game balls used for calculating the frequency is the number of game balls fired per unit time, the total number of game balls taken into the outlet and the game balls taken into the winning device per unit time, etc. It is described to grasp from.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-87414 (paragraph 0099-0104, FIGS. 6 and 7)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the winning frequency of the game medium (the passing frequency of the game ball (passing) The rate)) is calculated, and a detection means (such as a sensor) for detecting the launch ball or the game ball taken into the outlet is required separately, which is expensive.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suggest the state of the gaming machine to the player while reducing the cost.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display based on the winning of a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a starting area (for example, the first starting winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14). A game machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player, and stores information relating to variable display as a reserved memory (for example, a first reserved memory buffer, a second A holding storage buffer) and a winning frequency specifying means for specifying a winning frequency (for example, a start value S) of a game medium in a starting area (for example, the first starting winning port 13) in a predetermined period (for example, 100 times of variable display). (For example, the part that executes step S510 in the production control microcomputer 100) and a winning frequency suggestion that indicates the winning frequency specified by the winning frequency specifying means A winning frequency suggestion display means for displaying an indication (for example, the speedometer 300) (for example, a portion executing steps S506 and S511 in the production control microcomputer 100) and whether to display a winning frequency suggestion display can be set. And the winning frequency specifying means is a stay frequency (for example, each of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3) specified from the selection ratio of each variable display pattern in a predetermined period. The winning frequency is specified based on the fluctuation pattern ratio (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S510 to show the fluctuation pattern ratios and figures of the non-reach PA1-1 to the non-reach PA1-3. The start value S is specified (estimated) based on the simulation data shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the situation of the gaming machine to the player while reducing the cost.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the winning frequency suggestion display means displays a winning frequency suggestion display that can be changed according to the winning frequency (for example, as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the start value S = 5 to 7). And a speedometer 300 that can display the current start value and a start value in the vicinity thereof can be displayed. According to such a configuration, the situation of the gaming machine can be suggested in an easily understandable manner to the player.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the winning frequency suggestion displaying means is a winning in which different display ranges (for example, areas 301 to 303 in the speedometer 300 shown in FIGS. 42 and 43) are set according to the winning frequency. The frequency suggestion display is displayed, and the winning frequency suggestion display is displayed in different display modes depending on the display range (for example, as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, if the start value S = 5, the indicator 304 is displayed in the region 301. When the start value S = 6, the indicator 304 is displayed in the area 302 and the area 302 is displayed in the green display color. When the start value S = 7, the area 301 is displayed in the blue display color. The indicator 304 may be displayed in the area 303 and the area 303 may be displayed in a red display color). According to such a configuration, the situation of the gaming machine can be suggested in an easily understandable manner to the player.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a storage means (for example, simulation data shown in FIG. 41) for storing simulation data (for example, simulation data shown in FIG. 41) in which the winning frequency and the stay frequency of each reserved storage number are associated with each other. And the ROM included in the effect control microcomputer 100), and the winning frequency specifying means specifies the stay frequency of each reserved storage number in a predetermined period (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes step S508). , The ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is calculated), and the winning frequency is specified based on the stay frequency and the simulation data of each specified reserved memory number (for example, production control) The microcomputer 100 executes step S510 to execute non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach. By comparing the simulation data shown in percentage and 41 of each change pattern of A1-3, specifying the start value S is (estimated)) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, by using the simulation data, it is possible to suggest the situation of the gaming machine to the player while reducing the cost.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the winning frequency specifying means determines whether or not a predetermined period of time is determined based on the fact that the game medium is first won in the starting area after the power supply to the gaming machine is started. Measurement is started (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes step S8005 based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 after the power supply to the gaming machine is started. Then, the subtraction of the variation counter is started), and the winning frequency of the game medium in the starting area in the predetermined period is specified (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 determines Y in step S504 and the predetermined period is If it is determined that the time has passed, step S510 may be executed to identify the start value S). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the situation of the gaming machine to the player while reducing the cost by starting the measurement with the winning of the game medium to the first starting area as a trigger.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the winning frequency suggestion display means starts executing variable display a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the power supply to the gaming machine is started. The display of the winning frequency suggestion display is limited during the period (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S505 to S507 to display the first variable display after starting to turn on the gaming machine 100. The speedometer itself may not be displayed until the operation is completed. According to such a configuration, by displaying the winning frequency suggestion display after executing a predetermined number of variable displays, it is possible to suggest the state of the gaming machine to the player while reducing costs.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the winning frequency suggestion display means is assumed to have passed a predetermined period based on execution of variable display a specific number of times (for example, 100 times) The display of the winning frequency suggestion display is updated when the variable display of the specific number of times is completed and the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the speed of step S8300 when the variable display ends. If the meter update process is executed and it is determined as Y in step S504 and the value of the variation counter is 0, the display of the speedometer may be updated by executing step S511). According to such a configuration, the situation of the gaming machine can be suggested in an easily understandable manner to the player.

(Means 8) Any one of the means 1 to 7 may be configured to include setting means (for example, a speedometer setting switch 19) capable of setting whether or not to display a winning frequency suggestion display. Good. According to such a configuration, display control according to the request can be realized.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, a predetermined area (for example, the first start winning opening 13 or the second start) to which a value is given when a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes. Information display means capable of displaying predetermined information (for example, linkage ratio, role ratio) regarding the value given by passing the game medium to the predetermined area and the prize winning opening, the big winning opening, and the general winning opening in the second modification) For example, a display monitor 29) may be provided, and the information display means may be configured to be provided on a board for controlling a game (see FIG. 47) so that visibility is not hindered. According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made.

(Means 10) In the means 9, the information display means may be configured to be disposed on the front surface when the main substrate is visually recognized (for example, the front surface when the main substrate 31 is visually recognized). According to such a structure, it can prevent that the visibility with respect to an information display means is disturbed.

(Means 11) In the means 9 or 10, the information display means may be configured to be disposed at a position not hidden by a seal seal (for example, the seal seal 31S) for sealing the main substrate. According to such a structure, it can prevent that the visibility with respect to an information display means is disturbed.

(Means 12) In any one of the means 9 to 11, the information display means is configured to dissipate heat of a heat radiating hole (for example, an electrical component of the main board) provided in a board case (for example, the board case 201) in the main board. The heat radiating hole for discharging may be arranged at a position not directly in front. According to such a structure, it can prevent that the visibility with respect to an information display means is disturbed.

(Means 13) In any one of the means 9 to 12, the information display means is a peripheral board other than the main board (for example, the effect control board 80, the sound control board 70X, the lamp control board 35X, the power supply board, the payout control). (A board | substrate, a discharge control board | substrate), you may be comprised so that it may arrange | position in the position which does not overlap. According to such a structure, it can prevent that the visibility with respect to an information display means is disturbed.

(Means 14) In any one of the means 9 to 13, the predetermined information is paid out by passing through a movable region (for example, the variable winning ball device 15 forming the second start winning opening 14, the big winning opening). The information regarding the relationship between the winning ball and the winning ball paid out by passing through the fixed area (the first starting winning port, the general winning port in Modification 2) may be used. According to such a configuration, the connection ratio and the role ratio can be displayed.

(Means 15) In any one of the means 9 to 14, the information display means may be configured to switch and display a plurality of predetermined information every predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). According to such a structure, the increase in a member can be suppressed.

(Means 16) In any one of the means 9 to 15, the information display means may be configured to display information for each predetermined unit (for example, 60000 prize balls) as the predetermined information. Good. According to such a configuration, the numerical value of the period corresponding to the predetermined unit can be easily recognized.

(Means 17) In any one of the means 9 to 16, the information display means includes, as the predetermined information, information for each predetermined unit (for example, short-term linkage ratio, short-term role ratio) and cumulative information (for example, cumulative linkage ratio). , Cumulative ratio) may be switched and displayed. According to such a configuration, information for each predetermined unit and cumulative information can be compared.

(Means 18) In any one of the means 9 to the means 17, the information display means includes the main substrate and is configured to be accommodated in a caulked substrate case (for example, the substrate case 201). Also good. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the rear view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the back. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a deviation variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a speedometer update process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the simulation data for calculating a start value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the speedometer displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change of the display content of the effect display apparatus using a speedometer. It is a flowchart which shows the production symbol change start process in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the speedometer update process in the modification 1. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine in the modification 2 in detail. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 2. In Modification 2, (A) is a simplified front view of the main board, and (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the display monitor. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of a part of a storage area in a RAM of a main board in Modification 2. 10 is a diagram showing a memory map of a CPU on a main board in Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a RAM area corresponding to a storage area of a main board RAM in Modification 2. In Modification 2, (A) is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device, and (B-1) to (B-5) explain changes in the display content of the display monitor. It is explanatory drawing to do. It is explanatory drawing explaining the movement of the data memorize | stored in the storage area of the ring buffer in the modification 2. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a linkage ratio / ratio comparison process in a second modification. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a continuous ratio / ratio display control process in Modification 2; It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the counter of the total number of acquired balls in the modification 2, the number of winning combination balls, and the number of consecutive winning combination balls. (A)-(D) are the front views which simplified the other modification 2 of the main board | substrate.

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

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

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

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

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

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

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

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

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 9a for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 9b for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory | storage display part which displays the total number (sum total pending | holding memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending | holding memory number may be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out-port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

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

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as seen from the back side. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a variable display control unit including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like. Various boards such as a mounted game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, and a payout control board 37 mounted with a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control are installed. Yes. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 200.

  The effect control board 80 is provided with a speedometer setting switch 19 for setting whether or not to display a speedometer described later. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a speedometer that suggests a so-called start value can be displayed. However, according to the operation of a game clerk or the like, the speedometer setting switch 19 allows the display limit side or the display permission side. Whether or not to display the speedometer can be set.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply substrate 910 and a touch sensor substrate 91 on which power supply circuits for generating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 910 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off the power supply to the component), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, light emission from a lamp, LED, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Body, speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out a game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to an upper plate or a lower plate. A payout number counting switch for counting prize balls and rental balls is also configured as part of the unit. In this embodiment, the payout detection means is realized by the payout number count switch 301 and has a function of detecting that a winning ball or a lending ball is actually paid out from the ball payout device 97. In this case, the payout number count switch 301 outputs a detection signal every time one payout of prize balls or rental balls is detected.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 160 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed above. On the terminal board 160, for example, a door opening signal terminal for externally outputting a door opening signal indicating that the game frame is in an open state, or a prize ball that is output every time ten prize balls are paid out are detected. A prize ball information terminal for externally outputting information is provided.

  The game ball stored in the storage tank 38 passes through a guide rail (not shown), and reaches a ball payout device 97 covered with a payout case 40A through a curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 187 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 187 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. The ball break switch 187 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rail (in the storage tank 38). (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball receiving tray 4 through the surplus ball guiding path. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses the full tank switch as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

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

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

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

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

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 4 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs a setting signal of the speedometer setting switch 19 via the input port 107.

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 14). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

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

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA 1-1 to the non-reach are used as the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect design is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-3 is prepared. Among these, the non-reach PA1-1 is selected when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 0, and is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and does not involve pseudo-ream and slip effects. It is a fluctuation pattern for normal fluctuation that is not fluctuation (in this example, fluctuation time is 12.5 seconds). Non-reach PA1-2 is selected when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 1, and is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and does not involve pseudo-continuous or slip effects, and is a shortened variation. Variation pattern (in this example, the variation time is 8.0 seconds). Non-reach PA1-3 is selected when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2 or more, and is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach and does not involve pseudo-ream and slip effects. This is a variation pattern for shortening variation (in this example, variation time of 4.0 seconds) whose variation time is shorter than the variation.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the non-reach shift is shown, a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream and a slip effect is not included. Alternatively, it may be configured to provide a variation pattern with pseudo-ream and sliding effects.

  Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when using normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of reaching and have the effect of the pseudo-continuous, the re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 7, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns used when suddenly sudden change is a big hit or a small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

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

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 6, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 9 (A) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 9A is a jackpot determination value.

  9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 9B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 9B and 9C are small hit determination values.

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

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

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

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, in the big hit type determination table 131a, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning prize is given to the first start winning opening 13 and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the start winning prize is given to the second starting winning prize slot 14 and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even if the variable display is not finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, it is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  In this embodiment, even when “small hit” is reached, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” is performed. Is called. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the case of “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the value of random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type Is 150 to 251, it can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A for normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B for probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream, super reach and pseudo ream A variation pattern type that is not accompanied is assigned.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. A determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which no determination value is assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, it is different from the normal big hit or the big hit state with the probable big hit. The variation pattern type can be determined.

  FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D has a plurality of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. .

  FIGS. 11A to 11D are explanatory diagrams illustrating the deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135D. Among these, FIG. 11A shows the variation pattern type determination table 135A for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 0. FIG. 11B shows a variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss that is used when the gaming state is the normal state and the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 1. FIG. 11C shows the variation pattern type determination table 135C for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2 or more. FIG. 11D shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 135D that is used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state. The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 135A to 135CD have a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on a random number (random 2) for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is an off symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above.

  The deviation variation pattern type determination table 135A is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes non-reach CA2-1, normal CA2-4 to normal CA2. A determination value corresponding to any of the variation pattern types of −5 and super CA2-6 is set. Also, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135B includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes non-reach CA2-2, normal CA2-4 to A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 is set. Further, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with values of random numbers (random 2) for variation pattern type determination, which are non-reach CA2-3, normal CA2-4 to A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types of normal CA2-5 and super CA2-6 is set.

  12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B stored in the ROM 54. FIG. The hit fluctuation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B determine the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137A is selected as the usage table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137A to 137B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” is included.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A stored in the ROM 54. As shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “out of”, the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is based on a random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The deviation variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

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

  In this embodiment, as the hold information capable of specifying the hold memory number, a first hold memory number addition designation command, a second hold memory number addition designation command, a first hold memory number subtraction designation command, and a second hold Although the case where the storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as the hold information, an effect control command (first hold memory number specifying command) for designating the first reserved memory number itself, or an effect control command (second hold memory number specifying command) for specifying the second reserved memory number itself May be configured to transmit. Further, for example, as the hold information, an effect control command (total hold memory number designation command) that designates the total number (total hold memory number) that is the sum of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is transmitted. You may comprise. In this case, when configured to transmit the total pending storage number designation information, for example, an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating that there has been a first start prize, or a second start prize is designated. If an effect control command (second start winning designation command) that designates that there has been an event is transmitted so that it can be specified which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number has increased Good.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

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

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 27), and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

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

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

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 18B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passing process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4) is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 19, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second start port switch passage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 19) (step S1214B). . In the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks the value of the second reserved memory number (step S52). Specifically, the value of the second reserved memory number counter is confirmed. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  By executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, not only the aspect shown in this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are executed in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. You may comprise.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command, or the second reserved memory for each timer interrupt. It is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the order of the number subtraction designation command. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 9) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and if they match, executes the process of determining the big hit or the small hit It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values is set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are definitely changed. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 9A in the ROM 54 is set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. When the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 9C. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

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

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9E.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S81). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C (FIG. 10 (A) as tables used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. ) To (C)) is selected (step S82). Then, control goes to a step S92.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S83). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132D (FIG. 10D as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. )) Is selected (step S84). Then, control goes to a step S92.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S85). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (N in Step S85), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 0 (Step S86). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter is zero. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 0 (Y in step S86), the CPU 56 is out of place as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. The change pattern type determination table for use 135A (see FIG. 11A) is selected (step S87). Then, control goes to a step S92.

  If the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 1 (step S88). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter is “1”. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is “1”. If the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 1 (Y in step S88), the CPU 56 is out of place as a table used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. The change pattern type determination table for use 135B (see FIG. 11B) is selected (step S89). Then, control goes to a step S92.

  When the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 2 or more (N in step S88), the CPU 56 uses the table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. As a result, the variation pattern type determination table 135C (see FIG. 11C) is selected (step S90). Then, control goes to a step S92.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S85), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is shifted to the probability change state. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S85, there is a case where the probability variation state or only the short time state is controlled). Is selected as one of a plurality of types, and the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D (see FIG. 11D) is selected (step S91). Then, control goes to a step S92.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state by executing the processing of steps S85 to S90, the variation pattern type determination table 135A for deviation shown in FIG. 11A and FIG. The variation pattern type determination table 135B for deviation shown in FIG. 11 or the variation pattern type determination table 135C for deviation shown in FIG. In this case, when the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 0 and the loss variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 11A is selected, the variation is performed in the process of step S92 described later. In some cases, non-reach CA2-1 is determined as the pattern type, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-1 is determined, the normal variation non-reach PA1-1 ( The fluctuation time is 12.5 seconds) (see FIG. 13). If the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 1 and the variation pattern type determination table 135B for loss shown in FIG. 11B is selected, the variation pattern is processed in step S92 described later. In some cases, non-reach CA2-2 may be determined as the type, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-2 is determined, the non-reach PA1-2 (variation of variation) as the variation pattern in the process of step S94. Time 8.0 seconds) is determined (see FIG. 13). If the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is 2 or more and the variation pattern type determination table 135C for losing shown in FIG. 11C is selected, the variation occurs in the process of step S92 described later. In some cases, non-reach CA2-3 is determined as the pattern type, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the non-reach PA1-3 ( A variation time of 4.0 seconds) is determined (see FIG. 13).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state by executing the processes of steps S85 and S91, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 135D shown in FIG. Is selected. Also in this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S92 to be described later, and when the variation pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the process of step S94 is performed. Short fluctuation non-reach PA1-3 (variation time 4.0 seconds) is determined as the fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 13).

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 0, 1, or 2 or more, and the variation pattern type determination table is selected to determine the variation pattern type. Although the case where the variation pattern is finally determined is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variation pattern type determination table may be selected based on the total number of pending storages to determine the variation pattern type, and finally the variation pattern may be determined.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and in the process of steps S82, S84, S87, S89, S90 or S91. By referring to the selected table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S92).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B (see FIG. 12) as tables used to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S92. ), One of the deviation variation pattern determination table 138A (see FIG. 13) is selected (step S93). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S93. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S94). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S95). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S96).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S97). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S98).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 14) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S120). If not set, the process proceeds to step S126. When the big hit flag is set, if the big hit type is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S121 and S122). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S123 and S124). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit” suddenly), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S125).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S120), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S126). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S127). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S126), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S128).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S129).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S1121). Whether or not the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted is determined by, for example, the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory in step S1122 described later. When transmitting the number subtraction designation command, a pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag indicating that the first pending storage number subtraction designation command or the second pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted is set. In step S1121, Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 sends the reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer 100 for effect control. Is transmitted (step S1122). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56, if it is set, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state, and the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state. Is reset (step S132), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”, a jackpot start designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A002 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, if it is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, a big hit end designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted, and if it is “sudden probable big hit”, small hit / sudden probability big hit An end designation command (command A 302 (H)) is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

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

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the display restriction side is set based on the setting signal from the speedometer setting switch 19 (step S702). If it is set to the display restriction side (Y in step S702), the effect control CPU 101 sets a speedometer restriction flag indicating that the display of the speedometer is restricted (step S703).

  If it is not set to the display restriction side (N in step S702), that is, if it is set to the display permission side, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the period (in this example, the number of fluctuations) for updating the display of the speedometer. A predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) is set in the variation number counter for counting (step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 clears the variation pattern counter 1 for counting the number of variation displays started based on the variation pattern (variation time 12.5 seconds) of the non-reach PA 1-1 (step S705). . Further, the production control CPU 101 clears the variation pattern counter 2 for counting the number of variation displays started based on the variation pattern (variation time 8.0 seconds) of the non-reach PA1-2 (step S706). . Further, the production control CPU 101 clears the variation pattern counter 3 for counting the number of variation displays started based on the variation pattern (variation time 4.0 seconds) of the non-reach PA1-3 (step S707). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S708). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S709) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S710).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S711). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S712). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S713). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S708.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  30 to 32 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S710). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 increases the hold display on the first hold memory display unit 9a by one, and the first hold memory display unit. The first reserved memory number display in 9a is updated (step S622). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM (step S623).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S624), the effect control CPU 101 increases the reserved display in the second reserved memory display unit 9b by one, and the second reserved memory display unit. The second reserved memory number display in 9b is updated (step S625). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S627), one on-hold display on the first on-hold storage display unit 9a is erased, and the remaining on-hold display is shifted one by one, The first reserved memory number display in the first reserved memory display unit 9a is updated (step S628). Further, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step S629).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S630), one on-hold display on the second on-hold storage display unit 9b is erased, and the remaining on-hold display is shifted one by one, The second reserved memory number display in the second reserved memory display unit 9b is updated (step S631). Further, the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step S632).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S633), the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S635), the effect control CPU 101 sets the second symbol variation designation command reception flag (step S636).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S637), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S638). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the short time state flag indicating that the gaming state is the short time state (step 639).

  If the received effect control command is a time-short state background designation command (step S640), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen (for example, a green display color). Background screen) (step S641). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sets a time reduction state flag (step S642). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (step 643).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S644), the effect control CPU 101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen (for example, a red display color). Background screen) (step S645). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a probability variation state flag (step S646).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S647). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S711) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

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

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

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

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

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 36, when the received display result specifying command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result specifying command is the display result 2 specifying command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

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

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the speedometer limit flag is set (step S8002). If the speedometer limit flag is set (that is, if speedometer non-display is set), the process proceeds to step S8012.

  If the speedometer limit flag is not set (that is, if the speedometer display permission is set), the production control CPU 101 checks whether the probability change state flag or the speed reduction state flag is set ( Step S8003). If the certain change state flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, if the certain change state or short time state flag is set), the process proceeds to step S8012. If neither the probability variation state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set ( Step S8004). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variation display of the effect symbol according to the variation display of the second special symbol is started), the process proceeds to step S8012.

  By executing the processing of steps S8003 and S8004, in this embodiment, only when the gaming state is the normal state and the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is started, the step is performed. Control is transferred to the processing after S8005, and the number of times of variation display started based on the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is counted and the display of the speedometer is updated.

  Note that, not only in the mode shown in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 to the non-reach PA1- are not limited to the case where either the change display of the first special symbol or the change display of the second special symbol is started. It is also possible to perform a control to count the number of variation displays started based on the variation pattern 3 and update the display of the speedometer. Conversely, for example, the non-reach PA1-1 to the non-reach PA1- only when the game state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state and the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol is started. It is also possible to perform a control to count the number of variation displays started based on the variation pattern 3 and update the display of the speedometer.

  If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (that is, if the variation display of the representation symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is started), the rendering control CPU 101 displays the variation counter The value of 1 is subtracted by 1 (step S8005). Next, if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S8000 is non-reach PA1-1 (variation time 12.5 seconds) (step S8006), the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the variation pattern counter 1. 1 is added (step S8007). If the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S8000 is non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 8.0 seconds) (step S8008), the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the variation pattern counter 2. 1 is added (step S8009). If the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step S8000 is non-reach PA1-3 (variation time 4.0 seconds) (step S8010), the effect control CPU 101 determines the value of the variation pattern counter 3. 1 is added (step S8011). Then, control goes to a step S8012.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S8012). Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8012 (step S8013).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 37 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8014). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8015).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8016).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8107).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a speedometer update process for updating the display of the speedometer (step S8300).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302).

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8312. To do.

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

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received (step S8305). Whether or not any jackpot start designation command has been received is specifically determined by a flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command set in the command analysis process has been received (a jackpot start designation command reception flag), This determination can be made by checking whether or not a flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) is set. If any of the jackpot start designation commands has been received, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S8306) and selects a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S8307). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

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

  When it is determined that neither big win nor small win is made (N in step S8303), the production control CPU 101 sets the value of the production control process flag in accordance with the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). The value is updated (step S8311).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the speedometer update process (step S8300). In the speedometer update process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the speedometer limit flag is set (step S501). If the speedometer limit flag is set (that is, if speedometer non-display is set), the processing is terminated.

  If the speedometer limit flag is not set (that is, if the speedometer display permission is set), the production control CPU 101 checks whether the probability change state flag or the speed reduction state flag is set ( Step S502). If the certain change state flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, if the certain change state or short time state flag is set), the processing is ended as it is. If neither the probability variation state flag nor the short time state flag is set (that is, in the normal state), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set ( Step S503). If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (that is, if the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol is started), the processing is ended as it is.

  By executing the processing of steps S502 and S503, in this embodiment, only when the game state is the normal state and the variation display of the effect symbol according to the variation display of the first special symbol is started, the step is performed. Control is transferred to the processing after S504 and the display of the speedometer is updated.

  If the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is not set (that is, if the variation display of the representation symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is started), the rendering control CPU 101 displays the variation counter It is confirmed whether or not the value of 0 is 0 (step S504). If the value of the fluctuation counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the variation counter is 0 (that is, if the 100 variation that is the update timing of the speedometer has been completed), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the speedometer is already being displayed. It is confirmed whether or not the meter display flag is set (step S505). If the speedometer display flag is set (that is, if the speedometer is already being displayed), the process proceeds to step S508. If the speedometer display flag is not set (that is, if the speedometer display itself has not been performed yet), the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the speedometer on the effect display device 9 (step S506). A speedometer display flag is set (step S507).

  In this embodiment, the display of the speedometer itself has not yet started at the stage when the power-on to the gaming machine is started, but the power-on to the gaming machine is performed by executing the processing of steps S505 to S507. Display of the speedometer is started at the timing when the fluctuation display is first ended 100 times after the start. In other words, in this embodiment, after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the subtraction of the variation counter is started based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (see step S8005). ), The display of the speedometer is started based on the end of the 100 times of change display.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 calculates the ratio of the variation patterns of the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 based on the values of the variation pattern counters 1 to 3 (step S508). For example, when the fluctuation display is first terminated 100 times after starting to power on the gaming machine, the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 1 is “19” and the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 2 is “12”. Assume that the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 3 is “9”. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 calculates the ratio of the non-reach PA1-1 fluctuation pattern as 19 / (19 + 12 + 9) ≈47.5%, and sets the ratio of the non-reach PA1-2 fluctuation pattern to 12 / (19 + 12 + 9). ≈30.0% is calculated, and the ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-3 is calculated as 9 / (19 + 12 + 9) ≈22.5%.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, with respect to the variation counter, the predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) is reset every time 100 variations are completed (see step S512). The fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are not cleared even after 100 fluctuations are completed, and the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are counted cumulatively (that is, since the power-on to the gaming machine is started). The cumulative number of variation displays started based on the variation patterns of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is counted). In this embodiment, the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are cumulatively counted, and the ratio of each fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is cumulatively calculated. The accuracy of the calculated value of the ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 gradually as the 100th, 200th, and 300th variation from the start of power supply to the gaming machine As a result, the accuracy of the specified start value S is improved.

  The ratio of the variation patterns of the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is not calculated cumulatively, but the values of the variation pattern counters 1 to 3 are cleared every time 100 variations are completed. The ratio of the variation patterns of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 may be calculated as an individual value for every 100 variations.

  In the above case, for example, when 200 speeds are finished after the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the speedometer is updated, the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 1 is “34” and the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 2 Is “22”, and the value of the variation pattern counter 3 is “24”. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 calculates the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 as 34 / (34 + 22 + 24) ≈42.5% and sets the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 to 22 / (34 + 22 + 24). ≈27.5%, and the fluctuation pattern ratio of non-reach PA1-3 is calculated as 24 / (34 + 22 + 24) ≈30.0%.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads simulation data for calculating the start value from the ROM (step S509). Then, the production control CPU 101 specifies a start value based on the read simulation data and the ratio of the variation patterns of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 calculated in step S508 (step S510). .

  The start value S is a value indicating the winning frequency of the game ball at the start winning opening in a predetermined period, and indicates the ease of starting winning in the predetermined period (in other words, the ease of display of variation in the predetermined period). It is an indicator. For example, in a predetermined period, if the start prize is 5 times per 100 game balls fired and the variable display is executed 5 times, the start value S is “5”, and the start prize per 100 game balls fired. When there are seven times and the variable display is executed seven times, the start value S is “7”.

  Here, the start value S correlates with the stay frequency of each reserved memory number, and if the stay frequency of each reserved memory number is known, the start value S can be estimated to some extent. “Residence frequency of each reserved memory number” indicates a ratio of the reserved memory number when the variable display is started to be a specific reserved memory number. For example, the stay frequency of the reserved memory number 0 indicates how much the ratio was the reserved memory number 0 at the start of the fluctuation in a predetermined period (100 fluctuations in this example). Indicates how much the ratio of the number of reserved memories was 1 at the start of the fluctuation in a predetermined period (100 fluctuations in this example).

  For example, it can be understood that it is difficult to win a start overall when the stay frequency of the hold memory number 0 or 1 with a small hold memory number is high and the stay frequency of the hold memory 2 or more with a large hold memory number is low. From the above, it can be seen that it is difficult to display the fluctuation, and the start value S is correlatively low. On the other hand, if the stay frequency of the hold memory number 0 or 1 with a small number of hold memories is low and the stay frequency of the hold memory 2 or more with a high hold memory number is high, it is easy to win a start overall. From the above, it can be seen that the variable display is easy to display, and the start value S is high in a correlated manner.

  In this embodiment, at the design stage, using a predetermined simulation tool, simulation data obtained by simulation of the correspondence between the stay frequency of each reserved storage number and the start value S is created and stored in the ROM. ing. Then, the start value S that is the number of executions of the variable display per 100 shots can be specified (estimated) by comparing the stay frequency of each reserved stored number with the simulation data read from the ROM. .

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 (fluctuation time 12.5 seconds) is selected only when the number of reserved storages is 0, and non-reach PA1-2 (fluctuation time 8. The variation pattern of 0 second) is selected only when the number of reserved memories is 1, and the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-3 (variation time 4.0 seconds) is when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more. However, since the ratio of the specific number of reserved memories is not calculated, the variation frequency of each of the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 (as the stay frequency of each reserved memory number) ( The ratio of non-reach normal fluctuations and shortening fluctuations) is calculated. As such, the “stay frequency of each reserved memory count” is not necessarily limited to the case where the ratio itself that is a specific reserved memory count is calculated, but any ratio or ratio correlated with the reserved memory count. I just need it.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case of calculating the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach normal fluctuation and the shortening fluctuation is shown.For example, even in the case of the fluctuation pattern with normal reach, super reach, and pseudo-ream, When there is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the number is a specific number of reserved memories or a variation pattern that can be easily selected, the ratio of the variation pattern is calculated and used to specify (estimate) the start value S. Also good.

  In this embodiment, by executing the speedometer update process (see S8300) in the effect symbol fluctuation stop process shown in FIG. 39, the first 100th fluctuation display after the power-on to the gaming machine is started. The display of the speedometer is started at the timing of stopping and displaying the effect symbol, and then the display of the speedometer is updated at the timing of stopping the display of the effect symbol after finishing the 100th variation display. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is not always necessary to end the fluctuation display. The display of the speedometer is started or updated at any timing in the period from the end of the 100th fluctuation display to the start of the next fluctuation display. The speedometer display may be started or updated at least at a timing other than during the variable display. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that it is a notice during a variable display by starting or updating the display of the speedometer at the timing during the variable display. Can do.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of simulation data for calculating a start value. In the simulation data shown in FIG. 41, the variation pattern ratio of non-reach PA1-1 is 50%, the variation pattern ratio of non-reach PA1-2 is 30%, and the variation pattern ratio of non-reach PA1-3. Is 20%, it can be estimated that the start value S = 5. Further, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 is 40%, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 is 30%, and the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-3 is 30% Indicates that the start value S = 6 can be estimated. In addition, when the variation pattern ratio of the non-reach PA1-1 is 30%, the variation pattern ratio of the non-reach PA1-2 is 30%, and the variation pattern ratio of the non-reach PA1-3 is 40% Indicates that the start value S = 7 can be estimated.

  In step S510, for example, when the fluctuation display is first terminated 100 times after the power-on of the gaming machine is started, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 is calculated as 47.5%. When the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of PA1-2 is calculated as 30.0% and the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-3 is calculated as 22.5%, the effect control CPU 101 performs the simulation shown in FIG. Compared with the data, the start value S = 5 is specified (estimated) because it is the closest to the combination of ratio values of the variation patterns corresponding to the start value S = 5. Also, for example, when 200 fluctuations have been completed since the start of power supply to the gaming machine, the fluctuation pattern ratio of non-reach PA1-1 is calculated as 42.5%, and the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 is calculated. If the non-reach PA1-3 fluctuation pattern ratio is calculated to be 30.0%, the effect control CPU 101 compares the simulation data shown in FIG. The start value S = 6 is specified (estimated) because it is the closest to the combination of the ratio values of the variation patterns corresponding to the value S = 6.

  The method for specifying the start value S is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, depending on the measurement situation, the fluctuation pattern ratio of the non-reach PA1-1 was calculated to be 48.0% closest to the value of the start value S = 5, but the fluctuation pattern ratio of the non-reach PA1-3. Is calculated as 38.0% closest to the value of the start value S = 7, and an inconsistent value may be calculated. In this case, for example, the start value S may be specified by setting in advance which ratio of the variation patterns of the non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is preferentially applied. For example, when the inconsistent values as described above are calculated, the start value S = 5 may be specified by setting the ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 in advance. Alternatively, the start value S = 7 may be specified by setting the ratio of the fluctuation patterns of the non-reach PA1-3 in advance.

  In this embodiment, the start value S is specified as an integer unit such as 5, 6, and 7. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the start value S is specified in units after the decimal point. May be. For example, when the fluctuation pattern ratio of non-reach PA1-1 is calculated as 48.0%, the simulation value 50% of the fluctuation pattern ratio of non-reach PA1-1 when the start value S = 5 (see FIG. 41). For example, the start value S = 5.1 may be converted by converting the difference between the value and the decimal point.

  In addition, since it is possible to estimate that it is easy to start a start even when there are many so-called over-winnings that exceed the upper limit (4 in this example) at the starting winning opening, the start value S is specified in consideration of over-winning. You may comprise as follows. In this case, for example, in the simulation data shown in FIG. 41, data including the simulation value of the ratio (%) at which the over-winning occurs for each start value S = 5 to 7 is created, and the over-winning ratio is also set. It may be calculated and used for specifying (estimating) the start value S. In this case, for example, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 determines that the winning is an over-winning by determining Y in steps S1211A and S1211B of the first starting port switch passing process and the second starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. The over-winning designation command for designating the over-winning is transmitted, and the production control microcomputer 100 counts the number of times the over-winning designation command is received, calculates the over-winning ratio, and starts. It may be used to specify the value S.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the speedometer indicator displayed on the effect display device 9 based on the specified start value S (step S511).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the speedometer displayed on the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the “speedometer” is a display that suggests the start value S, and suggests the start value S in a manner simulating a speedometer such as an automobile. As shown in FIG. 42, the speedometer 300 includes a region 301 corresponding to the start value S = 5, a region 302 corresponding to the start value S = 6, and a region 303 corresponding to the start value S = 7. It has been.

  For example, when the specified start value S is “5”, the effect control CPU 101 displays the indicator 304 in the area 301 and the area 301 in a blue display color, and the start value S = 5 is suggested. Further, for example, when the specified start value S is “6”, the effect control CPU 101 displays the indicator 304 in the area 302 and also displays the area 302 in a green display color. It suggests that S = 6. Further, for example, when the specified start value S is “7”, the effect control CPU 101 displays the indicator 304 in the area 303 and also displays the area 303 in a red display color. Suggest S = 7. In the example shown in FIG. 42, the speedometer 300 indicates a case where the start value S = 7 is suggested.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) again in the variation number counter (step S512), and ends the speedometer update process. As already described, by executing the processing in step S512, the predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) is reset again every time when 100 fluctuations are completed. The fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are not cleared even after 100 fluctuations are finished, and the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are cumulatively counted until the gaming machine is turned off.

  Next, a specific example of a change in display content of the effect display device 9 using a speedometer will be described. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a change in display content of the effect display device 9 using a speedometer.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (1), in this embodiment, the display of the speedometer 300 itself is not performed until the 100 fluctuations are finished after the power to the gaming machine is turned on. Next, it is assumed that the start value S = 5 is specified when the variable display is first terminated 100 times after the power-on to the gaming machine is started (see step S510). In this case, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), display of the speedometer 300 is started (see step S506). In addition, the indicator 304 is displayed in the area 301 in the speedometer 300, and the area 301 is displayed in a blue display color, and a display indicating that the start value S = 5 is started (see step S511).

  Furthermore, it is assumed that the specified start value S is changed to “6” when the change display is ended 200 times after the power-on to the gaming machine is started (see step S510). In this case, as shown in FIG. 43 (3), the display position of the indicator 304 is changed to the area 302 in the speedometer 300, the area 302 is displayed in green display color, and the start value S = 6. The display is changed to the suggested display (see step S511).

  The display method of the speedometer 300 is not limited to the mode shown in FIGS. For example, in the speedometer 300 shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the display areas of the regions 301 to 303 may be different from each other. In this case, for example, the display area of the area corresponding to the start value of the kite that is most frequently specified in advance is displayed large so that the start value that can be specified exclusively can be easily understood, or the most suitable start value May be suggested in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, for example, the display area of each of the areas 301 to 303 is configured to change dynamically, the display area of the area corresponding to the specified start value S is displayed large, and the current start value S is emphasized. May be configured to be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the start value S is specified (estimated) in integer units as S = 5, 6, 7 and shown in FIG. 42 and FIGS. 43 (2) and (3). Thus, although the case where the indicator 304 is displayed near the approximate center of each area | region 301-303 is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, when the start value S is specified so as to specify the unit after the decimal point such as S = 5.1, the position of the indicator 304 may be changed more finely in each of the areas 301 to 303. .

  In general, since the start value S is often in the range of 5 to 7, this embodiment shows a case where the start value S is specified by any of S = 5, 6, and 7. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and other values such as S = 4 and S = 8 may be specified. In this case, the speedometer 300 shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 may be configured so that the start value can be displayed by providing areas corresponding to other values such as S = 4 and S = 8. For example, in the speedometer 300 shown in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, the case where three regions 301 to 303 corresponding to S = 5 to 7 are provided is shown. You may comprise so that the corresponding 3 area | region may be provided, or you may comprise so that the 3 area | region corresponding to S6-8 may be provided in the speedometer. Further, the speedometer may be configured such that four or more regions are provided corresponding to four or more types of start values S.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the speedometer 300 is displayed as the display method of the start value S has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the level varies depending on the specified start value S. A meter may be displayed, or a number or character corresponding to the specified start value S may be displayed. In this case, for example, the display mode of the same character changes according to the start value S (for example, the character's facial expression becomes darker as the value of the start value S becomes smaller, or the character's expression becomes larger as the value of the start value S becomes larger). The expression may be brighter, etc., or a different character may be displayed according to the start value S (for example, character A is displayed when S = 5, and character is displayed when S = 6. B may be displayed, and character C may be displayed if S = 7). As long as it is possible to suggest the specified start value S to the player in any form.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the game medium (in this example, the first start winning opening 13) in the predetermined period (in this example, the fluctuation display is 100 times) in the starting area (in this example, the first start winning award 13). , Game ball) is specified (start value S in this example), and a winning frequency suggestion display (in this example, speedometer 300) that indicates the specified winning frequency is displayed. Further, in this case, the winning frequency is specified based on the stay frequency of each reserved storage number in a predetermined period (in this example, the start value is based on the ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3). S is specified). Therefore, the situation of the gaming machine can be suggested to the player while reducing the cost.

  Specifically, in general, in order to accurately calculate the start value S, a game ball that has won a prize at each winning opening (in this example, the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the big winning opening) is detected. In addition, the game balls taken into the out port 26 are also detected, and the total number of detections of the game balls is obtained by calculating the total number of detections at each of the winning ports and out ports. Although it can be calculated by dividing by the number of shots, a switch (sensor) for detecting a game ball is also required at the out port 26. In general, a gaming machine is provided with a switch (sensor) for detecting a game ball at each winning opening, but the outlet (26) is not necessarily provided with a switch (sensor). For this reason, in order to calculate the start value S, it is necessary to exchange for a game frame in which a switch (sensor) is provided in the out port 26, and thus costs increase. Therefore, in this embodiment, based on the stay frequency of each reserved storage number in a predetermined period (in this example, the ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3) (and simulation data) Since the start value S is specified (estimated), a certain amount of start value S is specified (although the accuracy is not necessarily high) without incurring costs such as exchanging game frames. (Estimated) can be displayed and the player can be informed of the situation of the gaming machine while reducing costs.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a winning frequency suggestion display that can be changed according to the winning frequency is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the range of the start value S = 5 to 7). The current start value and its neighboring start values can be displayed). Therefore, the situation of the gaming machine can be suggested to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the winning frequency suggestion display in which different display ranges (in this example, the areas 301 to 303 in the speedometer 300 shown in FIGS. 42 and 43) are set according to the winning frequency is displayed. The winning frequency suggestion display is displayed in different display modes depending on the display range (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, if the start value S = 5, the indicator 304 is displayed in the region 301 and the region 301 is displayed in blue display color. If the start value S = 6, the indicator 304 is displayed in the area 302 and the area 302 is displayed in green display color. If the start value S = 7, the indicator 304 is displayed in the area. 303 and the area 303 is displayed in a red display color). Therefore, the situation of the gaming machine can be suggested to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  In this embodiment, the case where the speedometer 300 is displayed on the same display means as the display means (in this example, the effect display device 9) on which the effect symbol is displayed is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, when a sub liquid crystal display device is provided as a display device in addition to the main liquid crystal display device that performs display of variation of effect symbols, a speedometer is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display device to indicate the start value S. You may comprise. Moreover, you may comprise so that the display means for exclusive use for displaying the start value S may be provided. In this case, for example, it may be configured so as to include a display device simulating a speedometer and displayed so as to suggest the start value S by changing the position of the indicator on the display device. In addition, for example, when a dedicated lamp or LED is provided and the start value S = 5 is specified, the lamp corresponding to the start value S = 5 is turned on, or the start value S = 7 is specified. Alternatively, a lamp corresponding to the start value S = 7 may be turned on.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the storage means (in this example, the production data in this example) stores the simulation data (in this example, the simulation data shown in FIG. 41) in which the winning frequency and the stay frequency of each reserved storage number are associated with each other. ROM provided in the control microcomputer 100). Also, the stay frequency of each reserved memory number in a predetermined period is specified (in this example, the ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is calculated), and the stay of each specified reserved memory number The winning frequency is specified based on the frequency and the simulation data (in this example, the start value S is specified by comparing the ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 with the simulation data. (presume). Therefore, by using simulation data, it is possible to suggest the situation of the gaming machine to the player while reducing the cost.

  In this embodiment, the case where simulation data using a predetermined simulation tool is used has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, at the stage of setting in advance, measurement data of the correspondence between the stay frequency of each reserved memory number and the start value S is created using a pachinko machine prototype, etc., and stored in a ROM or the like. The start value S may be specified (estimated) using data.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the measurement of the predetermined period is started based on the fact that the game medium is first won in the starting area (in this example, to the gaming machine) The subtraction of the variation counter is started based on the fact that the game ball has first won the first start winning opening 13 after the power supply is started), and the winning frequency of the game medium in the start area during the predetermined period Is identified. Therefore, by starting the measurement with the winning of the game medium to the first starting area as a trigger, it is possible to suggest the situation of the gaming machine to the player while reducing the cost.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the display of the winning frequency suggestion display is restricted during a period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) after the power supply to the gaming machine is started. (In this example, the display of the speedometer itself is not performed until the fluctuation display is first ended 100 times after the power-on to the gaming machine is started). Therefore, by displaying the winning frequency suggestion display after executing the variable display a predetermined number of times, the player can be informed of the situation of the gaming machine while reducing the cost.

  In this embodiment, the case where the display of the speedometer 300 itself is not performed is shown from the start of power-on to the gaming machine until the end of the variable display for 100 times. It cannot be caught. For example, the indicator 304 and the display colors of blue, green, and red in each of the areas 301 to 303 are not displayed, and before the variable display is ended 100 times for the first time after the power-on to the gaming machine is started. The speedometer 300 itself may be displayed. The display of the indicator 304 and the blue, green, and red display colors in each of the areas 301 to 303 may be started at the timing when the first 100 fluctuations are completed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display of the speedometer 300 is started at the end of the first 100 fluctuations, the display of the speedometer 300 is continued until the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped. For example, the display of the speedometer 300 may be erased after a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since the last time the variable display was terminated and the customer waiting demonstration designation command was received. Good.

  In this embodiment, when the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped, the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are cleared and the start value S is also set when the gaming machine is turned on when the game shop is opened the next day. Although the case where the display of the speedometer is started from the end of 100 fluctuations in the cleared state is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a backup RAM is also provided on the production control microcomputer 100 side so that the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 can be backed up, and the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 can be changed even when the game store is opened the next day. Further, the start value S may be specified cumulatively and displayed on the speedometer.

  Also, according to this embodiment, it is assumed that a predetermined period has elapsed based on the execution of variable display a specific number of times (in this example, 100 times), the variable display of the specific number of times ends, and the variable display The display of the winning frequency suggestion display is updated when the display result is derived and displayed (in this example, the speedometer update process of step S8300 is executed when the variable display is terminated, and the value of the variable counter is zero) Update the speedometer display). Therefore, the situation of the gaming machine can be suggested to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  In this embodiment, the case where the predetermined number of times that the winning frequency suggestion display is limited and the specific number that is the update timing of the winning frequency suggestion display is the same variation number of 100 times is shown. The number of times may be different. For example, the winning frequency suggestion display is limited to a predetermined number of times 100 times as the specified number of times, while the display of the winning frequency suggestion is limited from the start of power-on to the gaming machine until the end of the 20 fluctuation display as a predetermined number of times. You may comprise so that it may be updated whenever a fluctuation display is complete | finished.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the display of the winning frequency suggestion display (speedometer) is updated as the predetermined period has passed every time the variable display is executed 100 times is shown. It is not limited to such a mode. For example, a timer for measuring a predetermined period may be set, and the predetermined period may be passed every time the timer times out. In this case, for example, assuming that a predetermined period has elapsed every 30 minutes using a timer, the display of the winning frequency suggestion display (speedometer) is updated at the end of the first fluctuation after the predetermined period has elapsed. You may comprise as follows. When a predetermined period is measured using a timer, for example, the timer is set when the game medium first wins in the starting area after power supply to the gaming machine is started, and measurement of the predetermined period is started. What is necessary is just to comprise so.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if a predetermined period (100 fluctuations) elapses, the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are not cleared, the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are counted cumulatively, and the non-reach PA1 Since the ratio of each variation pattern of -1 to non-reach PA1-3 is cumulatively calculated, as the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the 100th variation, the 200th variation, and the 300th variation are advanced. The accuracy of the calculated value of the ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 is gradually improved, and the accuracy of the specified start value S is improved. For this reason, the start value S indicated on the speedometer 300 becomes stable and changes less as the 100th, 200th, and 300th changes from the start of power supply to the gaming machine. If it is desired to make the player pay attention to the display of the speedometer 300 and obtain a so-called interleaving effect, the start value S shown on the speedometer 300 should be changed appropriately. Therefore, if it is desired to obtain a so-called interposition effect, the values of the fluctuation pattern counters 1 to 3 are cleared every time a predetermined period (100 fluctuations) elapses, and non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1. The ratio of each variation pattern of −3 may be calculated as an individual value for every 100 variations. With such a configuration, the start value S specified every time the predetermined period elapses can easily vary, and the display of the speedometer 300 can be easily changed. Further, for example, the display of the speedometer 300 may be configured to change frequently by setting the predetermined period to a short period (for example, 20 fluctuations). Further, for example, even when the specified start value S has not changed from the previously specified value when a predetermined period has elapsed, a display is made such that the indicator 304 once moves on the speedometer 300. If it is displayed again so as to suggest the same start value S, the player's line of sight can be directed to the speedometer 300, and an interval effect can be obtained.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the setting means (in this example, the speedometer setting switch 19) that can set whether or not to display the winning frequency suggestion display is provided. Therefore, display control according to the request can be realized. Specifically, in this embodiment, since a game clerk or the like is configured to be able to set display or non-display of the speedometer by operating the speedometer setting switch 19, the speed according to the request of the game shop is set. Meter display control can be realized.

  In this embodiment, the speed meter setting switch 19 is provided on the back side of the gaming machine, and the display or non-display of the speed meter can be set according to the operation of the game store clerk or the like. It cannot be caught. For example, a speedometer display or non-display may be set by the player using an operation means for effects such as the push button 120 or the stick controller 122. If constituted in this way, display control of a speedometer according to a player's request can be realized.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the speedometer is controlled to be hidden based on the fact that the speedometer setting switch 19 is set to the non-display side when the power to the gaming machine is turned on is shown. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, by performing a specific operation with a switch provided on the effect control board 80 on the back side of the gaming machine, a menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 or the like, and a game clerk or the like can display a speedometer from the menu screen. The display or non-display may be settable.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the setting of display or non-display of the speedometer, a predetermined period for updating the display of the speedometer may be configured to be settable by a game store clerk or player. In this case, for example, the predetermined period is changed to 50 fluctuations, 100 fluctuations, or 150 fluctuations by switching a changeover switch provided on the back side of the gaming machine or operating according to a menu screen displayed on the effect display device 9. It may be possible to switch to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes.

  In this embodiment, the case of calculating the ratio of each variation pattern of non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-3 as "stay frequency of each reserved storage number" is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, as the “stay frequency of each reserved storage number”, the ratio itself that the reserved storage number at the start of the variable display is a specific reserved storage number may be calculated. Hereinafter, as “the stay frequency of each reserved storage number”, Modification 1 for calculating the ratio itself that the reserved storage number at the start of the variable display was the specific reserved storage number will be described. In the first modification, in steps S705 to S707 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28, the number of reserved memory counts is 0 when the variable display is started instead of the variable pattern counters 1 to 3. Reserved memory number counter 1 for counting, reserved memory number counter 2 for counting the number of times the reserved memory number was 1 when starting the variable display, and reserved memory number being 2 or more when starting the variable display The pending storage number counter 3 for counting the number of times of the above is cleared.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the first modification. In FIG. 44, the processes in steps S8000 to S8005 are the same as those shown in FIG. In step S8006X, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first reserved memory number is 0 (step S8006X). Whether or not the first reserved memory number is 0 can be determined by checking the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (see steps S623 and S629). If the first reserved memory number is 0, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the reserved memory number counter 1 (step S8007X). If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first reserved memory number is 1 (step S8008X). If the first reserved memory number is 1, the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the reserved memory number counter 2 (step S8009X). If the first reserved memory number is not 1 (that is, if the first reserved memory number is 2 or more), the production control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the reserved memory number counter 3 (step S8011X). Then, control goes to a step S8012. In FIG. 44, the processes in steps S8012-S8016 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the speedometer update process (step S8300) in the first modification. 45, the processes in steps S501 to S507 are the same as those shown in FIG. In step S508X, the production control CPU 101 calculates the stay ratio of each reserved memory number based on the values of the reserved memory number counters 1 to 3 (step S508X).

  For example, when the variable display is first terminated 100 times after the power-on of the gaming machine is started, the value of the reserved memory number counter 1 is “48” and the value of the reserved memory number counter 2 is “30”. Suppose that the value of the pending storage number counter 3 is “22”. In this case, the production control CPU 101 calculates the ratio that the first reserved memory number was 0 at the start of variation as 48 / (48 + 30 + 22) = 48.0%, and the first reserved memory number was 1 at the start of variation. The ratio was calculated as 30 / (48 + 30 + 22) = 30.0%, and the ratio at which the first reserved memory number was 2 or more at the start of fluctuation was calculated as 22 / (48 + 30 + 22) = 22.0%.

  Also, for example, when 200 fluctuations have ended after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the value of the reserved memory number counter 1 is “42” and the value of the reserved memory number counter 2 is “28”. Assume that the value of the pending storage number counter 3 is “30”. In this case, the production control CPU 101 calculates the ratio that the first reserved memory number was 0 at the start of the fluctuation as 42 / (42 + 28 + 30) = 42.0%, and the first reserved memory number was 1 at the start of the fluctuation. The ratio was calculated as 28 / (42 + 28 + 30) = 28.0%, and the ratio at which the first reserved memory number was 2 or more at the start of fluctuation was calculated as 30 / (42 + 28 + 30) = 30.0%.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads out simulation data similar to or similar to step S509 of FIG. 40 from the ROM as simulation data for calculating the start value (step S509). Then, the effect control CPU 101 specifies a start value based on the read simulation data and the stay ratio of each reserved storage number calculated in step S508X (step S510X).

  In step S510X, for example, when the fluctuation display is first ended 100 times after the power-on to the gaming machine is started, the ratio that the first reserved memory number was 0 at the start of the fluctuation is calculated as 48.0%. When the ratio that the first reserved memory number was 1 at the start of change is calculated as 30.0%, and the ratio that the first reserved memory number was 2 or more at the start of change is calculated as 22.0% Compared with simulation data similar to or similar to that in FIG. 41, the production control CPU 101 is closest to the combination of the ratio values of the respective variation patterns corresponding to the start value S = 5, so that the start value S = 5. Identify (estimate). Also, for example, when 200 fluctuations have been completed since the start of power supply to the gaming machine, the ratio that the first reserved memory number was 0 at the start of the fluctuation is calculated as 42.0%, and When the ratio of 1 reserved memory number is 1 is calculated as 28.0%, and when the ratio of the first reserved memory number is 2 or more at the start of fluctuation is calculated as 30.0%, the CPU 101 for effect control Compared with simulation data similar to or similar to that in FIG. 41, the start value S = 6 is specified (estimated) because it is the closest to the combination of the ratio values of the variation patterns corresponding to the start value S = 6.

  In FIG. 45, the processes in steps S511 and S512 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  44 and 45, as the “stay frequency of each reserved memory count”, the ratio itself that the reserved memory count at the start of the variable display was the specific reserved memory count is calculated. Since the winning frequency (start value S in this example) is specified, it is possible to suggest the situation of the gaming machine to the player while reducing the cost.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the connection ratio and the role ratio may be displayed. Hereinafter, a modification 2 configured to display the connection ratio and the role ratio will be described. In the second modification, the gaming machine 1 is provided with two start winning ports, two special symbol display devices 8AX and 8BX, and four general winning ports. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the second modification example, in the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31, each winning opening (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general prizes). The number of game balls entering the winning award (hereinafter also referred to as “entry area”) is counted. Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1, information such as a connection ratio and a role ratio can be displayed on the display monitor 29 shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 provided on the main board 31.

  On the gaming machine manufacturer side, it is usual to design the game board surface so that the game medium enters the general winning area at a predetermined frequency (passes the test). Further, when the test is performed, it is confirmed whether or not the game medium has entered the general winning area at a predetermined frequency. Further, even after the gaming machine is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment is performed and, as a result of the adjustment, whether the game medium has entered the general winning area as frequently as designed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the second modification, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made in the gaming machine having the general winning area. In the following, display of an accessory ratio and the like will be described. Hereinafter, the display of the total of game balls on the main board 31 and the ratio of the bonus items will be described.

  A main board 31 shown in FIG. 46 is a board that performs control related to the game in the second modification. The main board 31 is enclosed in a board case 201 (corresponding to the board storage case 200) as shown in FIG. 48, and a display monitor 29 (in the center of the main board 31 is shown in FIG. 48A). For example, 7 segments) are arranged. The display monitor 29 is arranged in front of the main board 31 when visually recognized. Since the main board 31 is not visible when the glass door frame 2 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 31 is when viewing the back side of the game board with the glass door frame 2 opened. This is different from the front of the gaming machine 1. However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 31 and the front of the gaming machine 1 may be made common.

  The main board 31 has information related to game winnings, for example, the number of winning balls by winning at the first starting opening (heso), the number of winning balls by winning at the second starting winning opening (electrical chew), and the large winning opening ( The number of winning balls and the total number of winning balls are entered and aggregated, and the display monitor 29 is the ream of the total number of winning balls that is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the winning game (attacker). Ratio (%), the ratio of the total number of winning balls, which is the ratio of the number of winning balls for winning the 2nd start winning opening (Den Chu) and the number of winning balls for winning the large winning opening (attacker) (% ) Is displayed. The continuous ratio is a ratio of the total number of prize balls that is occupied by the number of prize balls (the number of consecutive feature-acquisition balls described below) by winning a big prize opening (attacker). The ratio is the number of winning balls in the 2nd starting winning entrance (Den Chu) out of the total number of winning balls and the number of winning balls in the big winning entrance (attacker) (the number of winning balls below) Is the proportion occupied. The total number of winning balls (the total number of winning balls below) is the number of winning balls for winning the winning prize winner (attacker), the number of winning balls for winning the second starting winning prize opening (Den Chu), and the winning prize opening This is the sum of the number of winning balls for winning in a winning port (first starting winning port, general winning port) other than (Attacker) and the second starting winning port (Den Chu). In addition, the big winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (electrical chew) are variable roles, and the winning percentage of the game ball is changed by changing the playable width of the game ball. is there. In addition, the winning ports (first starting winning port, general winning port) other than the big winning port (attacker) and the second starting winning port (electrical chew) are fixed features, and the passable width of the game ball is fixed. The expected percentage of winning game balls is a fixed character.

  As a method of counting and calculating information related to game winnings, the number of winning balls (general winning balls) by winning at the first start opening (heso) and general winning opening (sode) with 6000 winning ball numbers, 2 Special Dengaku Award, which is the number of balls in the regular electric role (number of electric chew awards), which is the number of balls won by winning in the starting winning opening (Denchu), Count the number of balls (the number of attackers). The total is set as one set, and the continuous ratio (%) and the winning ratio (%) for 10 sets, that is, 60000 pieces are calculated. In addition, the number of award balls (general award ball number), the number of ordinary electric award balls (the number of electric chew award balls), and the special electric roles The number of winning balls (attacker winning ball number) is recorded in the ring buffer, has a recording capacity of at least 11 sets, and is updated for each set. Furthermore, an equivalent amount (for example, several bytes) of 6000 storages for 11 sets is stored, and the cumulative ratio (%) and role ratio (%) can be calculated.

  The display monitor 29 switches and displays the continuous ratio (%), the winning ratio (%), and the cumulative consecutive ratio (%) and the winning ratio (%) for 6000 pieces at predetermined time intervals (for example, 30 seconds). be able to. That is, four displays are switched and displayed by one display means. In this case, it takes 2 minutes to display all, but the number of award balls won by winning at the first starting hole (hews) counted by the progress of the game, winning at the second starting winning hole (electric chew) The number of award balls due to, and the number of award balls due to winning a prize winner (attacker) will change. Then, for example, if the number of winning balls won after displaying the running ratio (%) for 6000 is reflected in the playing ratio (%) for 6000 displayed after that, There may be a discrepancy between the continuous ratio (%) and the 4,000 servings (%). Therefore, the number of winning balls by winning at the first starting gate (heso), the number of winning balls by winning at the second starting winning port (Den Chu), the number of winning balls by winning at the big winning port (attacker), the total number of winning balls If the numbers are input and aggregated at a predetermined timing in the switching display (for example, display timing of 6000 consecutive ratios (%)), such a discrepancy can be prevented.

  As an example of the calculation method, the total number of winning balls is 60000, and the number of winning balls by winning in the second starting winning mouth (Den Chu) and the number of winning balls by winning in the big winning mouth (attacker) A method for calculating the ratio of the winning combinations (ratio (%)) in the case where the total number of acquired winning balls is 42,000 will be described. In the following description, the total number of acquired balls refers to the total number of game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. In addition, the number of winning balls acquired means the total number of game media paid out when the game media wins an attacker and electric chew. In addition, the number of consecutively-acquired balls acquired is the cumulative number of game media paid out when the game media wins an attacker. For this reason, a connection ratio can be calculated | required by following (1) Formula. Further, the role ratio can be obtained by the following equation (2). Connection ratio = [number of consecutive feature winning balls / total number of acquisitions] × 100 (1) Role ratio = [(number of consecutive feature winning balls + number of winning features) / total number of acquisitions] × 100 (2)

  When the total number of winning balls is 60000 and the number of winning balls is 42,000, the bonus rate is obtained by dividing 42000 by 60000 and rounding down to 3 decimal places after 0.70. However, since the microcomputer used in the gaming machine cannot perform the calculation after the decimal point, the following method is required.

  First, the first calculation method will be described. In the first calculation method, first, the number of winning characters is multiplied by 100 to 4200000. Then, 4200000 is divided by 60000. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 70%. That is, by multiplying the dividend by 100, it is possible to obtain a calculation result up to two decimal places. Here, when the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point is obtained, it may be multiplied by 1000.

  Next, the second calculation method will be described. In the second calculation method, first, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 to obtain 600. Then, 42000 is divided by 600. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 70%. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, it is possible to obtain the calculation result up to two decimal places. Here, when the calculation result up to 3 digits after the decimal point is obtained, it may be divided by 1000.

  In this example, the total number of prize balls is 60000, but a 3-byte area is provided as an area for storing the total number of prize balls in order to calculate the ratio of a long-term bonus. That is, in this example, 00EA60h is stored in the 3-byte storage area. Similarly, 00A410h is stored in the 3-byte storage area for the number of winning balls acquired.

  Here, the microcomputer used in the gaming machine can only perform operations between values of up to 2 bytes. Therefore, in order to facilitate the calculation, the lower 1 byte may be truncated.

  Here, a third calculation method performed by simplifying the second calculation method will be described. In the third calculation method, the lower 1 byte of 60h is rounded down to 00EAh, which is a decimal number, with respect to 00EA60h, which is the total number of prize balls, in order to facilitate calculation on a microcomputer used in a gaming machine. Calculate 234 by notation. Similarly, 10h of the lower 1 byte is rounded down to 00A410h of the winning character acquisition ball number, and the winning character acquisition ball number is 00A4h, that is, 164 is calculated in decimal notation.

  Then, similarly to the second calculation method, 2 is calculated by dividing the total number of winning balls by 100 (273/100). Then, 156 is divided by 2 to obtain 78 as a quotient. From the 78 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 78%.

  In the third calculation method, calculation with a microcomputer used in a gaming machine is facilitated, but an error of + 12% occurs. However, the error when the total number of winning balls and the number of winning balls is 10 times is + 1%. That is, the error is reduced as the period for calculating the accessory ratio becomes longer, and approximates the original value.

  The substrate case 201 is made of a light-transmitting material so that the main substrate 31 and the display monitor 29 are visible. The board case 201 is formed with a hole (not shown) through which a wiring connector connected to the main board 31 is inserted, and a heat radiating hole for releasing heat of the electrical components of the main board 31. The display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 is arranged at a position where the heat radiation hole is not directly in front. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 is not blocked by the heat radiating holes. Here, “directly in front” means directly in front of the main board 31 as a viewpoint, and means between the main board 31 and an employee who wants to visually recognize the main board 31.

  The substrate case 201 is provided with a seal for displaying the type, model, specifications, etc. of the main substrate 31. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, when the display monitor 29 is arranged in the first part of the main board 31 (for example, the central part of the main board 31), the second different from the first part in the main board 31. Another electrical component or the like is disposed in the portion (for example, the peripheral portion of the main substrate 31), and a hole, a heat radiating hole, or a seal is disposed in a portion of the substrate case corresponding to the second portion of the main substrate 31. Good. In particular, the heat radiating hole is preferably provided in the vicinity of the display monitor 29 in order to release heat generated by the display monitor 29. Even in this case, it is preferable that the heat radiating hole is disposed at a position not directly in front of the display monitor 29. According to this, the visibility on the display monitor 29 is not hindered, so that it is easy to confirm information related to winning.

  Further, it is preferable that the wiring does not overlap with the portion of the substrate case 201 corresponding to the second part of the main substrate 31. Specifically, the portion of the substrate case 201 corresponding to the second portion of the main substrate 31 does not overlap the hole to which one connector of the wiring is connected and the connection destination to which the other connector of the wiring is connected. To. According to this, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 from being hindered by the wiring.

  The main board 31 is provided with a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine. In order to avoid misidentification with the 7-segment of the display monitor 29, the main board 31 is separated by a predetermined distance or other electronic components. It is preferable to arrange them with a gap between them. The other electronic components here are preferably large control components such as a CPU.

  Storage area for storing information related to game winning (ring buffer, 10 set total buffer (total of information related to game winning stored in ring buffer having 10 counters of 2 bytes at maximum), prize ball The total number buffer) may be stored continuously without being initialized when the reset button is operated. The ring buffer will be further described later. Note that the checksum of the stored value is calculated, and if an abnormality is detected, initialization is performed, the value of the number of winning balls is greater than the value of the total number of winning balls stored, Initialization of the storage area for storing information related to game winnings when an event that cannot occur as a situation is detected, such as when the number of consecutive feature-acquired balls is greater than the number of acquired balls Processing may be performed. Further, an error display or warning display may be performed without performing the initialization process, or an error display or warning display may be performed, or the initialization process may be performed after being performed. The error display and warning display will be further described later.

  For example, assuming that the total number of acquired balls is 34321 and the number of winning balls is 19876, 34321 are divided as a divisor for 19876 and the ratio is calculated. 1987/34321 = 0.57912... It is calculated that the role ratio (%) is about 57.9%. When calculation is performed in the game control microcomputer 560, calculation with a decimal point must be avoided. In the division of 19876/34321, 34321 of the denominator is divided by 100, and the decimal point is rounded down to be 19876/343 = 57.9475. Since the fractional part is rounded down, it is calculated that the ratio is 57% (%) and is displayed on the display monitor 29. In this example, the value calculated by accurate calculation is an error on the display. There will be no.

  The minimum value in 16 bits is 32768 (the value other than the value of the most significant bit is 0), and the value with the maximum error is when the total number of acquired balls and the number of acquired balls are 32799 respectively. When this is calculated by the above method, 32799/32799 = 100%, and when replaced with the calculation by the game control microcomputer 560, 32799/327 = 100.3%, which is an error of + 0.3%. When the calculation is performed with the decimal point rounded down, for example, when the accurate value is 69.9% and the value calculated by the game control microcomputer is 70.1%, 69% → 70% on the display. % Error may be displayed, but even in the display of 1% error, the duty ratio (%) (or continuous ratio (%)) can be displayed with a very small error.

  In addition, when the above calculation method is used, the total number of acquired balls is divided by 100. Therefore, when the total number of acquired balls is less than 100, the calculation cannot be performed. Further, the error gradually increases even when it is less than 32768. If it is less than 10,000, the error may exceed 1%, resulting in a larger error. That is, the smaller the total number of acquired balls, the larger the error. For this reason, until the total number of acquired balls of a specific number or more (for example, 32768 which is the minimum value of 16 bits) is counted by a counter, the display of the role (%) and the continuous ratio (%) is not performed on the display monitor. Even if the display is performed, the fact that the error may be large may be notified by emitting a dedicated lamp, outputting a notification sound, or blinking the displayed value.

  The display monitor 29 displays the role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) on 7 segments, and switches and displays each value for every predetermined period (for example, every 30 seconds). In this case, for example, while the role ratio (%) is displayed for 30 seconds, an event occurs in which a new game medium is awarded to an electric chew or an attacker, and the value calculated in accordance with the event is displayed after 30 seconds. %), The role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) may be different from each other. For this reason, it is preferable that the role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) are calculated in the same interrupt and are sequentially displayed.

  In addition, when the numerical value that can be displayed in 7 segments is 2 digits (for example, when two 7 segments are provided), it becomes impossible to display 100% as 100. In this case, 99 may be displayed instead of 100. In the display monitor 29 shown in FIG. 47, numerical values can be displayed in the lower two digits, but even in this case, the numerical values may be displayed without using the upper two digits. Alternatively, numerical values may be displayed in a part of the upper two digits under specific conditions.

  In addition, in the above calculation method, an example is shown in which the total number of acquired balls, the number of winning balls, and the number of consecutive winning balls are counted in a counter. It is detected that a game medium has been won by a sensor provided, and the number of winning balls is counted separately based on the detection result. The value to be aggregated may be calculated. In addition, based on the detection result, a sensor provided separately for the attacker and a sensor provided after the discharge passage through which the game medium won by the attacker and the game medium won by the electric chew are discharged are joined. Thus, a value to be added to the counter for the number of winning balls for the winning combination and the counter for the number of winning balls for the consecutive winning points may be calculated. Hereinafter, the display of the ratio ratio will be specifically described. In the following specific example, an example will be described in which it is detected that a game medium has been won by a sensor provided in each of an attacker and an electric chew, and the number of each winning ball is individually counted based on the detection result.

  A display monitor 29 is connected to the main board 31 in the gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 1, the main board 31 is provided on the back side of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine frame 30, as shown in FIG. In addition to the main board 31, other peripheral boards such as an effect control board 80, an audio control board 70X, a lamp control board 35X, a power supply board, a payout control board, and a launch control board are also provided on the back side of the game board. . The main board 31 is disposed at a position that does not overlap with each peripheral board other than the main board 31. The main board 31 may overlap with each of these peripheral boards. In particular, the main board 31 may overlap so as to be on the upper side of each peripheral board.

  The RAM 55 on the main board 31 includes a first gate passing number counter, a second gate passing number counter, a first starting winning number counter, a second starting winning number counter, a first general winning number counter, a second general winning number counter, A third general winning number counter, a fourth general winning number counter, and a large winning number counter are provided.

  The first gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the first gate switch 17A has detected a game ball. The second gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the second gate switch 17B has detected a game ball. The first start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first start port switch 22A. The second start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second start port switch 22B.

  The first general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first general winning port switch 24A. The second general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second general winning port switch 24B. The third general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the third general winning opening switch 24C. The fourth general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. The big prize counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  A clear switch is connected to the main board 31. The clear switch is arranged on the back side of the game board at a position where an employee or the like cannot easily operate. By operating the clear switch, data used for the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the RAM 55 described later is cleared. The clear switch is a switch that is operated when the calculation of the link ratio and the role ratio has to be performed again, such as when a failure occurs in the calculation of the link ratio and the role ratio. For this reason, it is a switch that does not need to be operated when collecting data for calculating a normal linkage ratio and a hand ratio. When the clear switch is operated, a clear switch operation signal is transmitted to the main board 31 in addition to clearing data.

  The main substrate 31 is provided with an RTC 506. The main board 31 can detect the current time by the RTC 506. The RTC 506 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by performing initial settings. In the second modification, the RTC 506 is capable of measuring the business hours of the game hall.

  The main board 31 is accommodated in the board case 201 as shown in FIG. Caulking pins 31B are attached to the substrate case 201. Since the caulking pins 31B are provided, the main board 31 is completely enclosed in the board case 201, and illegal acts on the main board 31 are prevented. The substrate case 201 is a crimped substrate case (hereinafter also referred to as “crimped substrate case”).

  The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31. In addition, a seal 31S is attached to the substrate case 201 to prove that the main substrate 31 has been sealed. For example, the seal 31S is pasted across the removed portion of the substrate case 201. The seal sticker 31 </ b> S is disposed at a position away from the main substrate 31, and is disposed at a position different from the position where the visibility of the display monitor 29 is blocked, such as directly in front of the display monitor 29. Thus, the display monitor 29 is disposed at a position that is not hidden by the sealing sticker 31S.

  The display monitor 29 includes a first display unit 29A, a second display unit 29B, a third display unit 29C, and a fourth display unit 29D. Each of the first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D is configured by 7 segments configured by seven segments that draw a character “8”, and dots disposed on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D can be turned on and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. In addition, these colors can be displayed in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing in an extremely short period.

  Each item of display Nos. 1 to 4 shown in FIG. The total period is displayed on the first display portion 29A and the second display portion 29B of the upper two digits, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third display portion 29C and the fourth display portion 29D of the lower two digits. In display No1, a short-term run ratio is displayed, and in display No2, a short-term role ratio is displayed. In display No3, the total cumulative ratio is displayed, and in display No2, the total cumulative ratio is displayed.

  The short term here means a period in which the number of awarded balls (acquired balls) was 60000. The period for obtaining the total cumulative means the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the ratio is once reset.

  In the above example, the run ratio and the hand ratio are calculated regardless of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the run ratio may be a ratio of the total number of winning balls that is occupied by the number of winning balls by winning a big winning opening in the big hit gaming state. Also, the winning ratio is the total number of winning balls. The winning ratio is the number of winning balls in the second starting winning opening in the high base state of the total winning balls and the winning winning opening in the big hit gaming state. It is good also as a ratio which the number of prize balls by winning a prize occupies.

  When the short-term ratio of display No1 is displayed, “y6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the short-term role ratio of display No2 is displayed, the first “Y7.” Is displayed on the display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. Further, when the short-term ratio of display No1 is displayed, the short-term ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and the short-term ratio of display No2 is displayed. In this case, the short-term role ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B.

  When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, “A6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the total cumulative role of display No. 4 is displayed, “A7.” Is displayed on the first display portion 29A and the second display portion 29B. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D, and the total cumulative combination of display No. 4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D.

  The main board 31 calculates the number of game balls that have entered the fourth general winning opening from the attacker, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the first general winning opening in calculating the run ratio and the winning ratio. Aggregating. In the main process, the CPU 56 performs the first gate switch 17A and the second gate switch 17B, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general prize port switches 24A to 4th general. A state confirmation process is performed to confirm the state of each switch (presence / absence of a detection signal) of the winning opening switch 24D.

  In the state confirmation process of each switch, it is specified which entry area the game ball has entered based on the detection signal output from each switch. When detection signals are output from the first gate switch 17A and the second gate switch 17B, the values of the first gate passage number counter and the second gate passage number counter are added, and the first start port switch 22A, When the detection signal is output from the second start port switch 22B, the values of the first start winning number counter and the second starting winning number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the count switch 23, When the value of the large winning number counter is added and a detection signal is output from the first general winning port switch 24A, the second general winning port switch 24B, the third general winning port switch 24C, and the fourth general winning port switch 24D. Is added to the values of the first general winning number counter, the second general winning number counter, the third general winning number counter, and the fourth general winning number counter, Aggregate entering the number of tricks cells (winning number of game balls to each of the winning openings). Note that the value of each counter is stored in the RAM 55.

  In this way, the step for counting the number of game balls entering each entry area is executed together in a series of processes for checking the switch status corresponding to each entry area (included in the switch status check process). Thus, the number of game balls entering each entry area can be counted without causing a separate counting program to be executed, that is, without causing a problem of insufficient capacity due to an increase in the number of execution programs. .

  The CPU 56 of the main board 31 calculates the number of winning balls by winning each winning mouth based on the total number of winning game balls to each winning mouth, and stores the calculated number of winning balls in the RAM 55 for each winning mouth. Let The number of winning balls for winning a game ball is calculated by multiplying the number of gaming balls to be paid out by one winning with respect to the winning opening and the number of winning for the winning opening. The number of winning balls for winning a game ball is predetermined for each winning opening.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the number of winning balls for each winning mouth divided here is a general winning mouth winning ball (a winning ball by winning from the first general winning mouth to the fourth general winning mouth (sode)), 1st starting prize mouth ball (award ball by winning the 1st starting prize port (heso)), ordinary electric role award ball (award ball by winning an electric Chu), special electric role award ball (winning an attacker) Is the number of prize balls. The RAM 55 also stores the total number of winning balls. The CPU 56 separately counts the number of game balls won in the general winning opening and the number of game balls won in the first starting opening, but the number of game balls won in the general winning opening and the first starting opening are counted. The number of winning game balls to may be summed up. In addition, although the number of prize balls for the general prize opening prize ball and the number of prize balls for the first start mouth prize ball are calculated separately, the number of prize balls for the general prize opening prize ball and the number of the first start mouth prize ball are calculated. May be calculated together.

  The RAM 55 includes a ring buffer and an active buffer for storing the number of prize balls. The ring buffer includes 10 first storage areas to 10th storage areas, each of which has a counter of up to 2 bytes for storing the number of winning balls by winning in each winning mouth for every 6000 winning balls. As described above, the ring buffer has a storage area of a predetermined unit (maximum 2 bytes). The active buffer also includes a 0th storage area composed of a counter of up to 2 bytes for storing the number of winning balls by winning in each winning mouth for every 6000 winning balls. In the 0th storage area, the number of winning balls for each winning mouth that increases as the game progresses is added. Eleven storage areas from the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area can store 256 × 256 = 65536 data, and up to 6000 data can be stored with a margin.

  In addition, the RAM 55 is provided with a storage area for the total number of prize balls (for 10 sets) stored in the first storage area to the tenth storage area and the total total for each winning opening. The storage area for the total of 10 sets and the total total is composed of a counter of maximum 3 bytes. Therefore, 256 x 256 x 256 = 16777216 data can be stored, and up to 60000 data can be spared. I can remember.

  Further, the RAM 55 is provided with a ratio ratio storage area for storing ratios and ratios of ten sets and the total cumulative number. The CPU 56 of the main board 31 calculates the roles and run ratios of 10 sets and the total cumulative based on the number of winning balls based on the number of game balls received in each winning opening for 10 sets and the total cumulative. In addition, it is stored in the combination ratio combination ratio storage area for storing the total cumulative combination ratio and combination ratio. Each of the combination ratio combination ratio storage areas for storing the ratios and the combination ratios of the 10 sets and the total accumulation is composed of a counter of 1 byte at maximum. For example, in the case of storing the set ratio and the continuous ratio of 10 sets and the total cumulative number as an integer, it can be stored with a margin by a counter of a maximum of 1 byte.

  Here, the memory space of the CPU 56 of the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a memory map of the CPU on the main board. The CPU 56 has a memory space for accessing the above-described built-in register, ROM 54, RAM 55, and the like. Specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 50, the address / data signal line of the ROM 54 is the ROM area of the memory space (0000H to 2FFFH (H is a hexadecimal number in Modification 2). ), 0000H to 2FBFH, 2FC0H to 2FFFH are allocated to the program management area), and the CPU 56 reads the data from the ROM 54 by designating this ROM area. In the second modification, the ROM area is managed by dividing the ROM area into eight areas from the first area to the eighth area, and the first area is an area starting from 0000H.

  The address / data signal line of the built-in register is assigned to a register area in the memory space (FE00H to FEBHFH in the second modification), and the CPU 56 reads data from the built-in register and registers the register via this register area. Write data to.

  Further, the address / data signal line of the RAM 55 is assigned to the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in the second modification) of the memory space, and the CPU 56 designates this RWM area and reads data from the RAM 55 or transfers it to the RAM 55. Write the data. In addition, the other area | region (In this modification 2, 3000H-EFFFH, F400H-FDFFH, FEC0H-FFFFH) is made into the non-use area | region.

  Further, a RAM area corresponding to the storage area of the RAM 55 (in the second modification, a 16 Kbyte area of 0000H to 2FFFH) is a RAM control area, a non-use area, a RAM data area, and other areas as shown in FIG. It is configured. In the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the RAM control area, instruction data (opcode) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU 56 and supplementary data (operands) necessary for the CPU 56 to execute each instruction are stored. Data for the configured control program (sometimes simply referred to as control program data) is temporarily stored, and the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the RAM data area is referred to by the above control program. (For example, the above-mentioned various lottery data) is temporarily stored.

  In addition, data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio is temporarily stored in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use area and the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other area. For example, the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use area is provided with a storage area for storing the total cumulative number of prize balls for each winning mouth and a total cumulative combination ratio storage area. The storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other areas includes an active buffer having a 0th storage area for each winning opening, a ring buffer having a first storage area to a 10th storage area, and the number of winning balls for each winning opening (10 sets). Min) total storage area and 10 sets of linkage ratio storage areas. Note that the storage areas of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use areas and the storage areas of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other areas respectively store data having different subroutine start addresses.

  In the second modification, 1 byte (8 bits) of data can be stored in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to each address of the RAM area, and each of the above-described data (command data, supplemental data, reference) If the data (management data) is data with a number of bytes exceeding 1 byte (for example, 2 bytes), the data is divided into bytes in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to a plurality of consecutive addresses in the RAM control area. I remember it.

  The main board 31 controls the display monitor 29 to display the connection ratio and the role ratio. Here, the main board 31 performs control to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 52A is a time chart showing display times of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 52A, when the display on the display monitor 29 is started, first, the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed. The display of the short-term connection ratio of display No1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No1, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-1), the character “y” is displayed on the first display unit 29A, and the character “6.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. Further, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the characters “4.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “1.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No1 continues for 30 seconds, the short-term role ratio of display No2 is displayed. The display of the short-term role ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term role ratio of display No2, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-2), the letter “y” is displayed on the first display section 29A, and the letter “7.” is displayed on the second display section 29B. Is displayed. Further, the short-term role ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term role ratio is 63%, the characters “4.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “3.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No. 2 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative connection ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative connection ratio of display No. 3 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative ratio of display No3, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-3), the letter “A” is displayed on the first display section 29A, and the letter “6.” is displayed on the second display section 29B. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the total cumulative continuous ratio is 58%, the characters “5.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “8.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No. 3 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed in red. As shown in FIG. 52 (B-4), the character “A” is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the character “7.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed on the third display portion 29C and the fourth display portion 29D. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the characters “6.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “8.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No. 4 continues for 30 seconds, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-5), the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed. Thereafter, the display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 to the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is sequentially displayed every 30 seconds. Moreover, the display color is only green for the short-term consecutive ratio of display No1, and the total cumulative ratio of short-term roles for display No2 to display No4 is red. In this way, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the total cumulative combined ratio, and the total cumulative combined ratio every 30 seconds.

  Further, in the main board 31, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches 6000 which is a predetermined capacity, the storage in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is updated. Furthermore, the storage of the total and total cumulative for 10 sets, and the storage of the combined ratio storage area for storing the ratios and continuous ratios of the 10 sets and total cumulative are updated.

  In the update in the active buffer and the ring buffer, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 53, the number of winning balls of the general winning opening in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area is “27” “81” “120” “36” “225” “87” “66”, respectively. “117” “45” “21”. At this time, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area of the active buffer reaches 6000, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 1st storage area to the 10th storage area is “27”, “81”, “ 120 ”,“ 36 ”,“ 225 ”,“ 87 ”,“ 66 ”,“ 117 ”,“ 45 ”, and“ 21 ”. Also, the number of prize balls in the 0th storage area is set to “0”, and the number of prize balls in the 10th storage area is deleted.

  When the number of prize balls stored in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area is updated, the number of prize balls stored may be temporarily deleted and a new number of prize balls may be stored. Or you may memorize | store a new number of prize balls in the form overwritten on the number of prize balls stored.

  In addition, the abnormality detection sensor group 226 shown in FIG. 46 includes a door opening sensor that detects the opening of the glass door frame 2. Opening the glass door frame 2 does not correspond to an abnormality when performed by an employee, but often corresponds to an abnormality when performed by a person other than the employee. For this reason, in the second modification, a door opening sensor that detects the opening of the glass door frame 2 is included in the abnormality detection sensor group 226. The door opening sensor transmits an opening signal to the main board 31 when detecting the opening of the glass door frame 2.

  The opening of the door includes normal opening of the glass door frame 2 by an employee and abnormal opening of the glass door frame 2 by a person other than the employee. Here, detection of door opening is performed assuming abnormal opening of the glass door frame 2. Further, even if the employee opens the glass door frame 2 normally, the door opening is detected, but the employee or the like has recognized the opening of the glass door frame 2. Because there are many, special problems can be avoided.

  Next, the control related to the display of the ratio ratio executed on the main board 31 will be described. In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM control area and the RAM data area in the RAM 55 are cleared. For this reason, when the power supply from the power supply board is started, the data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the unused area and other areas of the RAM 55 is maintained without being cleared. The data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the non-use area and other areas of the RAM 55 is cleared by operating the clear switch. Also, register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. After the initial setting, the CPU 56 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. The continuous ratio / role ratio related processing is executed by this timer interrupt processing.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the linkage ratio / ratio comparison process. In the main board 31, as shown in FIG. 54, it is determined whether or not an abnormal operation has been detected in the linkage ratio / ratio processing (step S101). Whether or not an abnormal operation is detected is determined by whether or not a clear switch operation signal is transmitted from the clear switch.

  As a result, when the clear switch operation signal is transmitted and an abnormal operation is detected (step S101; YES), warning display preparation is performed (step S102), and the process proceeds to step S103. If no clear switch operation signal is transmitted and no abnormal operation is detected (step S101; NO), winning information is acquired (step S103). As for the winning information, the game ball is detected by any of the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general winning port switch 24A to the fourth general winning port switch 24D. Obtained by.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current time is within business hours (step S104). Whether or not the current time is within business hours is measured and determined by the RTC 506. As a result, when the current time is within business hours (step S104; YES), it is determined whether or not the glass door frame 2 is closed (step S105). Whether or not the glass door frame 2 is closed is determined by whether or not an opening signal is transmitted from the door opening sensor.

  As a result, when the opening signal is not output from the door opening sensor and the glass door frame 2 is closed (step S105; YES), the game ball wins a predetermined number of balls or more per unit time. It is determined whether or not (step S106). Here, the unit time and the predetermined number of balls are set to values assuming a state in which a prize cannot be won in a normal game. Specifically, since the maximum number of game balls that can be fired is 100 per minute, for example, 100 balls can be appropriately determined as an upper limit per minute. More specifically, the predetermined number of balls is 5 when the unit time is 1 second, or the predetermined number is 30 when the unit time is 10 seconds. The unit time is measured by the RTC 506. Further, the number of winning game balls to the attacker is measured by the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  As a result, when the game ball has not won more than the predetermined number of balls per unit time (step S106; NO), the number of prize balls is added to add the number of prize balls according to the winning information acquired in step S103. Processing is performed (step S107). The award ball number adding process is performed when warning display preparation is not performed. Here, when the warning display preparation is performed, the linkage ratio / ratio comparison processing is ended as it is. In the winning ball number addition process, the general winning opening (sode), general winning opening (heso), ordinary electric winning ball (electric chew), special electric winning ball (attacker) in the 0th storage area shown in FIG. Add the number of each prize ball.

  In addition, in the prize ball number addition process, the general winning opening (sode), the general winning opening (heso), the ordinary electric winning ball (electric chew), and the special electric winning ball (attacker) in the 0th storage area in the active buffer. The total number of prize balls for each of the prize balls is calculated. Here, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches a predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is stored in the first storage area of the ring buffer. Move. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. Further, the numerical value stored in the tenth storage area in the ring buffer is deleted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the calculation timer has expired (calculation timer = 0) (step S108). As a result, if the calculation timer has not expired (step S108; NO), the linkage ratio / ratio comparison process is terminated as it is. If the calculation timer is up (step S108; YES), the calculation timer is set (calculation timer = 2000 ms) (step S109).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls (the prize ball total) obtained by addition in step S107 is the number of calculation executions (step S110). The calculation execution number can be an appropriate number, for example, a reference for moving numerical values stored in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area in the ring buffer to the first storage area to the 10th storage area, respectively. The number may be slightly less than the total number of prize balls of 6000, for example, 5900. Further, it is preferable that the calculation execution number is slightly smaller than the number obtained by subtracting the maximum payout ball number from 6000.

  As a result, when the number of winning balls (the winning ball total) is not the calculated number of executions (step S110; NO), the connection ratio / ratio comparison processing is ended as it is. Further, when the number of winning balls is the number of calculation executions (step S110; YES), a run ratio and a hand ratio are calculated (step S111). Here, the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the cumulative ratio (total cumulative ratio), and the cumulative ratio (total cumulative ratio) are calculated. For this reason, the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the cumulative combined ratio, and the cumulative combined ratio are all calculated within the same interrupt. Thereafter, the linkage ratio / role ratio display process is performed (step S112), and the linkage ratio / role ratio related process ends.

  If it is determined in step S104 that it is not within business hours (step S104; NO), or if it is determined in step S105 that the door frame is not closed (step S105; NO), an attacker per unit time is determined in step S106. If it is determined that more than a predetermined number of game balls have been won (step S106; YES), error display preparation is performed (step S113). Thereafter, the linkage ratio / ratio comparison process ends.

  Next, the continuous ratio / role ratio display control process will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the linkage ratio / ratio display control process. As shown in FIG. 55, in the link ratio / role ratio display control process, it is determined whether preparation for display of the link ratio / role ratio has been completed (step S201). If it is determined that the preparation ratio / ratio display preparation process has not been completed (step S201; NO), it is determined whether or not an error display preparation has been completed (step S202).

  As a result, when it is determined that the error display preparation is completed (step S202; YES), an error display is performed (step S203). Error display can be performed as appropriate. For example, “E” and “R” can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and “0” and “1” can be displayed in the lower two digits. In addition, when performing error display, a predetermined error display may be performed on another display device such as the image display device 9X, the first special symbol display device 8AX, the second special symbol display device 8BX, etc. The effect lamp 28X may be turned on or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined alarm sound may be generated from the speaker 27. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be performed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine provided on the main board 31. Moreover, you may carry out combining these.

  If error display is performed, it is determined whether or not warning display preparation is completed (step S204). Further, when it is determined in step S202 that it is not determined whether or not the error display preparation is completed (step S202; NO), it is determined whether or not the warning display preparation is completed (step S204).

  As a result, when it is determined that the warning display preparation is completed (step S204; YES), a warning display is performed (step S205). The warning display can be appropriately performed so as to be different from the display other than the warning display. For example, “E” and “R” can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and “0” and “6” can be displayed in the lower two digits. At this time, the display monitor 29 may be blinked or displayed while changing the display color of the display monitor 29 in order to indicate that a warning is being given. Or you may display by raising the brightness of the display of the display monitor 29. FIG. In this way, it is preferable that the warning display is made more conspicuous than other displays.

  In addition, when a warning is displayed, a predetermined warning may be displayed on another display device such as the image display device 9X, the first special symbol display device 8AX, the second special symbol display device 8BX, or the like. The effect lamp 28X may be turned on or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined warning sound may be generated from the speaker 27. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be performed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine provided on the main board 31. Moreover, you may carry out combining these.

  When the warning is displayed, the linkage ratio / ratio control process is terminated. Also, if it is determined in step S204 that the warning display preparation is not completed (step S204; NO), the linkage ratio / ratio control process is also terminated.

  If it is determined that preparation for display of the ratio / role ratio has been completed (step S201; YES), a short-term ratio display is performed (step S206). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the short-term continuous ratio display (step S207). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S207; NO), the process returns to step S206, and the short-term continuous display is continued. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S207; YES), the process proceeds to step S208. Thus, the short-term continuous ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds (30000 ms).

  Subsequently, a short-term role ratio display is performed (step S208), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the short-term role ratio display is started (step S209). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S209; NO), the process returns to step S208, and the short-term role ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S209; YES), the process proceeds to step S210. Thus, the short-term role ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, the cumulative continuous ratio display is performed (step S210), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the cumulative continuous ratio display was started (step S211). Here, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S211; NO), the process returns to step S210, and the cumulative connection ratio display is continued. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S211; YES), the process proceeds to step S212. Thus, the cumulative continuous ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, the cumulative role ratio display is performed (step S212), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the cumulative role ratio display was started (step S213). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S213; NO), the process returns to step S212, and the cumulative role display is continued. Thus, the short-term role ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S213; YES), the continuous ratio / ratio control process is terminated.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 described above, the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 displays the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative consecutive ratio, and the cumulative winning ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31 that controls the game so that the visibility is not hindered. For this reason, it is possible to recognize what adjustments have been made to game nails (fault nails), windmills and the like provided on the game board.

  Further, the display monitor 29 is disposed on the front surface when the main board 31 is viewed. For this reason, it can prevent that the visibility with respect to the display monitor 29 is prevented. Further, the main board 31 is disposed at a position where the heat radiation holes provided in the board case 201 are not directly in front. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 from being obscured by the heat radiating holes. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 can be prevented from being hindered.

  The main board 31 is arranged at a position that does not overlap with each peripheral board other than the main board 31. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 from being obscured by a peripheral board such as the effect control board 80. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 can be prevented from being hindered.

  In addition, the display monitor 29 can display a ratio and a role ratio relating to a relationship between a prize ball paid out by passing an electric chew or an attacker and a prize ball paid out by passing a general winning opening. . Moreover, the display monitor 29 can switch and display predetermined information such as a short-term connection ratio and a cumulative connection ratio every predetermined period. For this reason, there is no need to provide a display for displaying information about a plurality of periods, which can contribute to a reduction in the number of parts.

  Further, since the display monitor 29 displays the run ratio (short-term run ratio) and the role ratio (short-term role ratio) every time the number of prize balls reaches 6000, the total number of prize balls becomes 6000, etc. The numerical value of the period corresponding to a certain unit can be easily recognized. The period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be a period other than the number of prize balls of 6000. For example, a period in which the number of prize balls is 1000 or 10,000 may be used. Alternatively, time may be used instead of the number of prize balls. For example, the period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be an appropriate time such as 1 hour, 3 hours, or 10 hours.

  In addition, the display monitor 29 displays the continuous ratio (cumulative ratio) and the cumulative ratio and cumulative ratio in addition to the continuous ratio (short-term ratio) and the ratio (short-term ratio) every time the number of prize balls reaches 6,000. For this reason, it is possible to easily compare the short-term station ratio or short-term role ratio for each predetermined unit with the cumulative station ratio or the cumulative role ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31 accommodated in the caulked board case. For this reason, it can contribute to prevention of fraud such as tampering with the display on the display monitor 29.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes a detection unit that detects and detects fraud in which appropriate predetermined information cannot be displayed. Injustice here includes, for example, counting the number of winning balls outside of business hours, counting the number of winning balls while the door frame is open, and winning a gaming ball exceeding the allowable number of winnings. The gaming machine 1 operates within the business hours of the amusement hall, and the counting of prize balls at times other than business hours is highly likely to be fraudulent. In addition, the gaming machine 1 plays a game with the door frame closed, and the counting of prize balls while the door frame is open is highly likely to be an illegal act.

  Further, during the game of the gaming machine 1, the game ball cannot be fired beyond a certain speed. For example, game balls are fired at a maximum of 100 shots per minute. For this reason, the upper limit of the number of winning game balls per minute is approximately 100. Therefore, for example, when a winning of 100 gaming balls per minute or more than 20 gaming balls per 12 seconds is detected, the probability of fraud is extremely high.

  In the gaming machine 1, in order to detect fraud, when it is not in business hours, when the glass door frame 2 is not closed, or when a game ball is won more than a predetermined number of game balls per unit time by an attacker Eliminates the addition of numbers. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the tampering of the linkage ratio, role ratio information, and the like due to these frauds. It should be noted that fraud may be detected based on the number of payout balls per unit time, instead of the number of prize balls when a predetermined number of game balls are won by the attacker per unit time.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the 0th storage area of the active buffer included in the RAM 55 reaches a predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is deleted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from becoming insufficient in capacity.

  Further, the ring buffer is provided with the first storage area to the tenth storage area, and when the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 10th storage area is Erased. For this reason, since the data to be erased is set for each predetermined unit, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from being insufficient in capacity. Further, it is possible to increase the data that remains without being erased.

  When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 9th storage area in the ring buffer is moved to the 10th storage area. At this time, the data in the tenth storage area may be erased and the data in the ninth storage area may be moved, or the data in the ninth storage area may be overwritten on the data in the tenth storage area. Even in this case, a lack of ring buffer capacity can be prevented.

  When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 10th storage area, which is a part of the storage area, is erased in the ring buffer. For this reason, since the data to be erased can be reduced, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from being insufficient in capacity and to calculate the connection ratio and the role ratio with a large amount of data.

  When erasing the data in the ring buffer, not only a part of the data in the tenth storage area but also all of the data in the first storage area to the tenth storage area may be erased. . In this case, insufficient capacity of the ring buffer can be prevented more suitably. Further, some or all of the data in the ring buffer may be erased according to a predetermined condition. For example, at the beginning of business hours, all data in the ring buffer may be erased, and thereafter, part of the data in the ring buffer may be erased.

  In the above example, the movement of data in the ring buffer has been described. However, in the storage area for storing data other than the ring buffer, for example, the total accumulation, a part or all of the data is similarly deleted. May be.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 described above, each data of the short-term run ratio, the short-term role ratio, the cumulative run ratio, and the cumulative role ratio is displayed every 30 seconds. For this reason, each data can be compared easily. Note that the period for displaying each data is not 30 seconds, but may be an appropriate period. For example, it may be every 10 seconds or every minute. Alternatively, it may be every hour. Further, the displayed data may be data other than the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combined ratio, cumulative combined ratio, and cumulative combined ratio data, or only a part of these data.

  In addition, in displaying each data of the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the cumulative combined ratio, and the cumulative combined ratio every 30 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed differently from other data. Specifically, the short-term link ratio is displayed in red, and other data is displayed in green. For this reason, it can be recognized that new data is displayed from the short-term link ratio.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, a warning is displayed when an abnormal operation is performed. Specifically, a warning is displayed as an abnormal operation when the clear switch is operated. The clear switch is an emergency switch that is operated when a failure occurs in the calculation of the connection ratio or the role ratio. When this switch is operated, the data of the connection ratio and role ratio can be falsified, so that the operation of the clear switch is detected as an abnormal operation. Since the gaming machine 1 can warn of this abnormal operation by a warning display, fraud such as data tampering can be suppressed.

  In the above gaming machine 1, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning port switch 24A, the second general winning port switch 24B, and the third general winning port switch 24C. The connection ratio and the winning ratio are calculated based on the number of winning balls obtained based on the detection signal from the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. For example, a sensor (count switch 23) provided individually for an attacker and a sensor provided after a discharge passage through which a game medium won by an attacker and a game medium won by an electric chew merge are used, Based on the detection results, if the running ratio or ratio is calculated by counting up the counter for winning the number of winning characters and the counter for winning the number of consecutive winning characters, it is difficult to specify which winning opening is to be paid out. The calculation of the ratio and the connection ratio may be complicated. In this regard, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning port switch 24A, the second general winning port switch 24B, the third general winning port switch 24C, and the fourth general winning port. The game 24 is detected by the switch 24D, and the number of winning balls is determined based on the winning of each winning mouth by calculating the connection ratio and the role ratio based on the number of winning balls obtained from the detection result. it can. Therefore, it is possible to easily calculate the connection ratio and the role ratio and to calculate with high accuracy.

  In the second modification, a ring buffer provided with 10 counters with a maximum of 2 bytes is used as a storage area for storing information relating to game winnings. However, a counter with a maximum of 3 bytes or a counter with a maximum of 4 bytes is used. Can also be provided. At this time, the calculation for displaying on the display monitor 29 the two types of the above-mentioned ratio (%) and continuous ratio (%) based on the total number of acquired balls of game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. The method is not limited to the method described above, and may be as follows. As shown in FIG. 56, when counting each of the total number of acquired balls, the number of acquired bonus balls, and the number of consecutive acquired bonus balls using a counter configured with a maximum of 4 bytes, the calculation is performed using the upper 16 bits. You may go. By the way, if it is assumed that the number of acquired balls is 30000 per day by a 4-byte counter, 429483225 (4 bytes) / 30000 (number of acquired balls per day) = 1431611.2075, 143161.2075 / 365 days = 392, which is a calculation that can cover the total for 392 years.

  In the second modification, the example in which the display monitor 29 is provided at the center of the main substrate 31 accommodated in the substrate case 201 has been described, as shown in FIG. May be provided at other positions.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 57A, a main board 31C not provided with a display monitor and a display board 31D are provided separately from the main board 31C, and the main board 31C and the display board 31D are connected by a harness 31E. The display monitor 29 may be provided on the display substrate 31D. In this case, calculation of the link ratio and role ratio displayed on the display monitor 29 and reception of data used for these calculations are performed by the main board 31C. The main board 31C transmits the calculated connection ratio and role ratio, and further information related to the control for displaying them to the display board 31D via the harness 31E. The display substrate 31D may display the connection ratio and the role ratio on the display monitor 29 based on the data transmitted from the main substrate 31C.

  The main substrate 31C and the display substrate 31D are housed in a substrate case 201A that is a caulking substrate case. Caulking pins 31B are attached to the substrate case 201A in the same manner as the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. Since the caulking pins 31B are provided, the main board 31C and the display board 31D are completely enclosed in the board case 201A, thereby preventing an illegal act on the main board 31C. Also in the substrate case 201A, as in the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 48A, holes and heat dissipation holes are provided, and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29.

  As shown in FIG. 57B, the display substrate 31D may be provided outside the substrate case 201B which is a caulking substrate case, and the main substrate 31C may be enclosed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display substrate 31D is connected to the main substrate 31C by a harness 31E.

  As shown in FIG. 57C, the display substrate 31D may be sealed in the substrate case 201C, and the main substrate 31C may be sealed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display substrate 31D is connected to the main substrate 31C by a harness 31E. Also in the substrate case 201C, as in the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 48A, holes and heat dissipation holes are provided, and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29. The substrate case 201C enclosing the display substrate 31D may not be a caulking substrate case or may be a caulking substrate case.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (D), a label is affixed to the surface of the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 47 (A), and a caulking use record is written on the label 31R. Also good. Here, the label 31R may be arranged at a position where a part of the display monitor 29 is hidden. Thus, since a part of the display monitor 29 is hidden by the label 31R, for example, when the glass door frame 2 is opened, it is possible to prevent the player from visually recognizing the connection ratio and the role ratio. Even when the label 31R is pasted, it may be pasted at a position where the display monitor 29 is not hidden.

  Further, in the above-described modified example 2, as the movable combination, an electric combination such as a large winning opening (attacker) that is opened and closed by a solenoid or a second start winning opening (electric chew) is used. Instead, a so-called mechanical accessory that opens and closes by the weight of the game ball may be used as the movable accessory. Further, although the 7-segment LED is used as the display monitor 29, a dot display, a display screen, or the like may be used instead of the 7-segment. Moreover, it is good also as a liquid crystal display device, organic EL, a fluorescent display tube, etc. instead of LED.

  In the second modification, the glass door frame 2 may be opened to deal with error cancellation regardless of the contents displayed on the display monitor 29, for example, the display of the connection ratio and the role ratio. For example, a replenishment mechanism for replenishing game balls (supplement balls) may be provided on the back side of the game board 3 in order to pay out game balls. In this replenishment mechanism, when a ball is clogged, the error may be canceled by opening the glass door frame 2 to eliminate the clogging. When the error is released by opening the glass door frame 2 regardless of the content displayed on the display monitor 29, the display of the connection ratio and the role ratio on the display monitor 29 is not performed. Good.

  At this time, in order not to display the connection ratio, the role ratio, and the like on the display monitor 29, it is also possible to make it a condition that no error has occurred in the display of the connection ratio, the ratio, etc. Here, the error with respect to the display of the linkage ratio, the role ratio, etc. is, for example, detection of abnormal operation determined in step S101 shown in FIG. 54, acquisition of winning information within business hours determined in step 104, step S106. It is good also as detection of the predetermined number or more prize-winning with respect to the attacker per unit time judged by (1). By making the condition that such an error with respect to the display of the connection ratio and the role ratio does not occur, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the player sees information such as the connection ratio and the role ratio.

  Further, the glass door frame 2 is opened to cancel the error regardless of the content displayed on the display monitor 29. After the error cancellation is completed, a predetermined period until the display ratio, role ratio, etc. for the display monitor 29 is displayed. For example, it may wait for 1 minute and display after a predetermined time has elapsed. After canceling the occurrence of an error, the cause of the error cannot be completely removed, and the same error often occurs. By displaying the connection ratio, the ratio, etc. on the display monitor 29 after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to suppress the situation where the player sees information such as the ratio, the ratio, etc. even when such an error occurs. . The predetermined period here can be arbitrarily set, and may be a time longer than 1 minute such as 5 minutes or 10 minutes, or may be a time shorter than 1 minute such as 30 seconds. Further, a predetermined time may be set according to the cause of the error. For example, in the case of a ball clogging in the replenishment mechanism and in the case of a failure of the image display device 9X, the predetermined period of the ball clogging in the replenishment mechanism may be set longer.

  The main board 31 is provided with a display device other than the display monitor 29, for example, a 7-segment display (hereinafter referred to as “error display”) for displaying an error. This error indicator is preferably arranged at a position away from the display monitor 29. Specifically, the display monitor 29 may be disposed at the position 1/3 on the right side of the main board 31, and the error indicator may be disposed at the position 1/3 on the left side of the main board 31. Further, in order to make the display monitor 29 easy to understand, the position of the display monitor 29 on the main board 31 may be printed on the board case 201 with characters, or a sticker may be attached to the board case 201. You may keep it.

  Further, in the above-described modification 2, it has been explained that the ratio (%) and the linkage ratio (%) are calculated and displayed on the display monitor by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but in the slot machine, the ratio in the pachinko gaming machine is explained. A value corresponding to (%) or a continuous ratio (%) may be calculated and displayed.

  A method for calculating the connection ratio (%) in the slot machine will be described below. The slot machine can start changing the symbol by setting the number of bets, and a winning occurs according to the result of the changing symbol. For winnings in slot machines, shift to a special game state that increases the probability of occurrence of a prize-winning with the addition of gaming value, a re-game winning that allows the change of symbols to be started without setting the number of bets, and a prize-winning There is a bonus prize. Here, the continuous ratio (%) in the slot machine is the cumulative total of game values obtained by awarding a winning based on the result of the change of the symbol within the period in which the change of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (the aforementioned pachinko game The total number of gaming values obtained by awarding winnings as a result of symbol changes during the period of transition to the special gaming state (equivalent to the total number of balls acquired in the machine) (in the aforementioned pachinko gaming machine) (Corresponds to the number of consecutive winning characters). For example, in a period in which 6000 symbols are changed, if the number of medals, which is an example of the gaming value obtained in the period, is 16000, the prize is awarded in the period when the game state is shifted to the special gaming state. When the number of medals obtained by the above is 9000, 0.56 obtained by dividing 9000 by 16000 is the continuous ratio (%).

  In addition, although the example which displays the calculated duty ratio (%) and continuous ratio (%) on the display monitor (for example, 7 segments) provided in the center of the main board was shown, it is not restricted to this, a payout control board, etc. Display monitors may be provided on other boards, gaming board surfaces, gaming machine frames (base frames), and the like. Further, the display is not limited to a dedicated display monitor for displaying the duty ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%), but an existing display device (for example, the image display device 9X, 7-segment display for displaying an error). The combination ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%) may be displayed using a display device such as a credit display device or a payout number display device in a slot machine.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment and Modification 2, the specific area (in this example, the first start) to which value is given by passing the game medium (in this example, the game ball) passes. Predetermined information (in this example, the ratio, role, etc.) given to the winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening, the big winning opening, the general winning opening in the modified example 2) and the passage of the game medium to the specific area Information display means (in this example, display monitor 29). And the information display means is provided on the board | substrate which controls a game so that visibility may not be prevented (refer FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made.

  In the above-described embodiment and Modification 2, the case where the information display means (in this example, the display monitor 29) is provided on the main substrate 31 has been described, but this is not the only mode. For example, if the display monitor 29 is provided so as not to hinder the visibility, the display monitor 29 may be provided on another board such as the effect control board 80, the payout control board 37, and the relay board 177. . Further, for example, the display monitor 29 is provided on a dedicated board for displaying predetermined information (in this example, the connection ratio and the role ratio), and the predetermined information such as the connection ratio and the role ratio is displayed. It may be configured.

  Note that it is also possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification. That is, a gaming machine may be configured by appropriately combining a plurality of configurations of the above-described embodiment and modifications, or by combining all configurations.

  In the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation time, the type of reach production, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity (the production in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied during one variable display). In order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the mode, an example of transmitting one change pattern command when starting change has been shown. However, the change pattern is controlled with two or more commands. The microcomputer 100 may be notified. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. . When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko machine 8a First special symbol display 8b Second special symbol display 9 Production display device (main display device)
13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 9a 1st reserved memory display part 9b 2nd reserved memory display part 19 Speedometer setting switch 20 Special variable winning ball apparatus 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display based on the winning of game media in the starting area, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
A winning frequency specifying means for specifying a winning frequency of the game medium in the starting area in a predetermined period;
A winning frequency suggestion display means for displaying a winning frequency suggestion display suggesting the winning frequency specified by the winning frequency specifying means;
Setting means capable of setting whether to display the winning frequency suggestion display,
The gaming machine characterized in that the winning frequency specifying means specifies the winning frequency based on a stay frequency of each reserved storage number specified from a selection ratio of each variable display pattern in the predetermined period. The winning frequency suggestion display means displays a winning frequency suggestion display in which a different display range is set according to the winning frequency, and displays the winning frequency suggestion display in a different display mode according to the display range. Gaming machine.